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MINUTES FROM THE JULY 24, 2006 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The fourteenth meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2006 was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with President Tammy Wilkinson presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer. Members Present - Tammy Wilkinson, Martha Bertolet, Tina Yoder Dale Schlenker, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Roy Heffner Members Absent – None Also Present – Solicitor Zubey, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager Visitors – Scott Kreider, Tim Neufeld, David Carroll (Reading Eagle), Kerry Delong, Chief Michael Painter A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the amended agenda. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Scott Kreider questioned the status of the stop signs on Church Street. Is it 90-day trial period? Manager Albright stated that the stop signs have been up for approximately 2 weeks. Mr. Kreider questioned why they were erected. Manager Albright stated that the citizens along Church Street requested them. A few of them had their cars struck and the fact that there is poor visibility around the curve. Mr. Kreider questioned the new rules and regulations for the park. Manager Albright stated that they are in the process of updating these rules. Mr. Kreider questioned the signal light at 4th and Pine Streets. Mr. Kreider questioned speed enforcement in the Borough. Chief Painter stated that they have been running Vascar. Mr. Kreider stated that he hasn’t really seen anyone out stopping vehicles for speeding. Chief Painter stated that they are at various locations at various times. A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the minutes of July 10, 2006 meeting as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Personnel//Finance Committee Report and Safety Committee Report. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The wastewater treatment plant continues to test our operator skill. pH levels require the addition of control chemicals. The sludge dewatering system continues to be used as required. The rain event of the week of June 26, 2006 caused bypasses from all three pump stations due to their record magnitude. No damage was caused at the wastewater plant as the river rose to within nearly 18 inches of the dike level. Treatment was provided throughout the event and flows are back near normal.WWTP PROJECT Bids were received for the Wastewater Treatment Plant on February 17, 2005. The Authority at their February 22, 2006 meeting issued the "Intent to Award" to:
Contracts were executed and the "Notice to Proceed" was issued on March 17, 2006 to all contractors. The pre-construction meeting was held on March 16, 2006. Work is progressing very well. The Contractor is maintaining the work site in a clean and safe condition. The rain event caused some minor dewatering requirements, but overall the site drained well. DESCCO Design and Construction helped plant personnel with some pumping issues to maintain treatment capabilities. Work completed this period: Oxidation Ditch base slab progressing Clarifiers base slab completed and precast walls set. Force main from Pine Street P.S. in complete and tested Sludge pump room base slab poured and side walls in progress Construction of new road in progress Preparation for outfall pipe in process Electrical Contractor working on conduit system Applications for Payment DESCCO Design and Construction Application No. 4 (Requisition 212) Amount $516,643.00 Balance on Contract $4,907,950.00 J.B. Electric Corp. None Amount $ 0.00 Balance on Contract $970,419.00 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. assists the Solicitor on financing issues as required.
PUMP STATION PROJECT Bids were received for the Pine Street Pump Station on December 16, 2005. The Authority has issued the "Intent to Award" to:
The Award and Notice to Proceed was issued on January 20, 2006.
WATER SYSTEM
The impoundment dam has refilled with the June rainfall. Most of the water production for this month came from the wells. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Plant Personnel on new and proposed regulations that may affect the System in future.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. submitted the minor amendment application for the cyclonic separator installed nearly 2-3 years ago. The application is under review.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. works with staff on minor operation and maintenance issues as required. REQUISITIONS
Requisition 213 Pikeland Construction, Inc. $76,567.00 Requisition 214 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. $27,899.87 Requisition 215 Parsons Environmental, Inc. $ 3,913.35 PERSONNEL/FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT JULY 10, 2006 – 6:00 P.M. Personnel/Finance Committee met this evening in the Caucus room, with the following present: Tina Yoder, Martha Bertolet, Tammy Wilkinson, Roger Stetzler, Dale Schlenker, Roy Heffner and Lynda Albright Hamburg, Pa July 24, 2006 7:30 p.m. The Committee interviewed Derek Leibensperger for a position as a junior recreation board member. Recommendation will be made to council for appointment for one year. Lynda presented amendments to the non-uniform benefits, which included changes to the performance evaluations and emergency call-out/consultation for both hourly and supervisory personnel. Recommendation for approval will be made to council for these amendments. Discussion held regarding the Recreation Director’s position. Lynda indicated interviews complete and she will be making a recommendation to Personnel shortly. Also discussed Code Enforcement issues. Discussed the need for the new tax collector Casey Moser, to be bonded for delinquent per capita taxes. Lynda will check with the solicitor for advice on this matter. Lynda also reported that the 6-month finance report is being prepared and when completed, will be sent to the Finance Committee. We will follow-up with a meeting for review, questions and other discussion; date and time to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. /S/ Tina Yoder, Chair of Personnel /s/ Martha Bertolet, Chair of Finance Safety Committee Meeting 07/18/06 Chairman: R. Heffner Present: L. Albright, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, T. Wilkinson
OLD BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roy Heffner approving Change Order #1 in the amount of $6,052 for the pool renovation project (includes $2,195.00 for relocating underground diving foundations and $3,857.00 for removal of additional wading pool floor thickness). ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None NEW BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Roger Stetzler and seconded by Roy Heffner to permit the placement of a handicapped space at 142 North 4th Street. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler to permit the placement of a handicapped space for a temporary period of 90 days at the northeast corner of S. 3rd and Walnut Sts. on Walnut Street. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve payment of invoices totaling $111,353.05 ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None LIST OF BILLS AT & T 27.28 BLUE MT. COMPUTER 150.00 CABELA’S 115.94 EMC INSURANCE 13,051.10 GOVT. FINANCE OFFICERS ASSC. 285.00 IIMC 125.00 KOZLOFF STOUDT 2,142.00 MASANO BRADLEY 4,019.17 JP MASCARO 11,160.00 MET-ED 2,521.01 NEXTEL 601.96 PMHIC 23,061.74 PA DEPT. OF COMM. & ECO. DEVE. 42.00 QUILL 320.42 RADIO MTCE. 306.60 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 19,346.79 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50 UNION FIRE CO. #1 OF HAMBURG 7,500.00 NORTH BERKS RECREATION 1,000.00 TOTAL $85,946.51. SOLICITORS REPORT An Executive session will be held after the meeting to discuss police personnel issues and pending litigation. UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION July 25, 2006 – PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING – 3:30 P.M. August 1, 2006 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 3 P.M. August 7, 2006– REC BOARD MEETING – 7 P.M. August 7, 2006 - ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING – 3:30 PM August 14 2006 – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 6:30 P.M. August 14, 2006 – COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 P.M. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. on the motion of Tina Yoder and seconded by Martha Bertolet. ATTEST: Lynda G. Albright, Manager for Kim Y. Berger Recording Secretary/Office Manager |
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