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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 26, 2007 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The sixth meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2007was 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, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Roy Heffner, Dale Schlenker, Jeanette Heckman Members Absent – None Also Present – Solicitor Masano, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Office Manager/Recording Secretary, Mayor Roy Del Rosario Visitors – Chief Michael Painter, James Kissinger, Maria Herne (Pottsville Republican) A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the amended agenda.ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE James Kissinger, 121 State Street, was present to express his displeasure with the 2nd Street Redevelopment program that is coming. He stated that he is upset regarding the boroughs development plan to confiscate at least 5 properties in his neighborhood. There will be no public good that will come out of this development. Mr. Kissinger stated that his property value would go down as soon as the public hears that there is a proposed development. He will not be able to sell his property. Fair market value is not enough for his property. Mr. Kissinger asked what the timetable was for this process. Councilman Heffner stated that there was no timetable at this point. Mr. Kissinger stated that he had been planning on doing some work on the property, such as capping windows, replacing windows etc., now since this has come about he is not going to put another penny into the building. A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve the minutes of March 12, 2007 meeting as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None A motion was made by Elaine Swavely and seconded by Roger Stetzler to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Finance, Property and Road Committee Report. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The new wastewater treatment plant continues to meet discharge parameters. Systems Design Engineering, Inc., Keith Brobst and plant staff continues to watch the plant carefully to determine corrective action for the difficulties encountered in the past. Indications of upsets continue to occur and we have increased pretreatment review activities to determine possible causes. Seal problems with the new clarifiers created difficult issues. The stainless steel bands holding the sludge return seals broke allowing a short cycling of sludge from the clarifiers. The seals have been corrected. U.S. Filter and DESCCO are working on the problem. The broken bands are unusual.
WATER SYSTEM
The impoundment dam is full. The filter plant continues to be shut down due to difficulties with operation. All the water for this report period was produced from the wells. Bids were received for replacement of the control system of the filter plant. The Contracts have been completed and executed since the last meeting to expedite the project. A design meeting with plant staff was held February 21, 2007. The project is progressing on schedule. DOWNTOWN HAMBURG FIRE The recent fire in downtown Hamburg (Fourth Street) created a low pressure situation in numerous sections of the distribution system. Although many rumors spread about loss of water pressure, broken mains or no water, the system performed as expected. Loss of water pressure at the higher elevations during an extended heavy fire draw is expected with the pipe sizing of the water distribution system. Well 5 was used to regain pressures within the system with a manual start. Due to the loss of pressure at the higher elevations, a boil water advisory
was issued in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection. Two tests performed 24 hours apart were clear of all bacteria and
the advisory was lifted.
Requisition 253 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. $ 13,058.97 Requisition 254 Video Pipe Services $ 26,388.05 Requisition 314 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. $ 927.56 Finance Committee March 12, 2007 Attending the meeting were Lynda Albright, Tammy Wilkinson, Jeanette Heckman, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler and Martha Bertolet. Lynda reported that the Borough would be receiving the first quarter check from Berks EIT for $90,000.00. There is a bill from RJR for the pool construction. The $300,000.00 grant still needs the historical review done before it can be released. Lynda will check with Tim Holden’s to see if he can speed things up. Lynda reported that the DCED Administrative Study is almost complete. It will provide information showing the need for the additional girl in the office. Once the report is complete it will be submitted to the Borough Manager and Council for their review and recommendations. Also cross training of duties to begin shortly. The annual audit has been completed and will be submitted to the Borough shortly. Finance Chairperson Martha Bertolet PROPERTY COMMITTEE MARCH 13, 2007 MUNICIPAL CENTER – 3 PM ATTENDING: Lynda Albright, Tammy Wilkinson, Martha Bertolet, Roy Heffner, Roger Stetzler, Jeanette Heckman & Dale Schlenker VISITORS: Sylvia Summons (Rec. Board), Peg Diehl, Richard H. Bergeman III, & Douglas D. Dunsmore, Jr.
ROAD COMMITTEE 03-19-07 In attendance: Dale Schlenker, Roy Heffner, Lynda Albright, Rick Pickel, John Leonforte, and Roger Stetzler Visitors: Clarence & Loretta Budden, Scott Wagner, Randy Krick, April and Patrick Clark, Andrew DeLong, Dorothy Greenawalt, John Shults, Mike Lutz, C. Scott Delewski, Ruth Seaman, Marian Heffner, Linda St Clair, Joe and Mary- Alice Wertz, Debbie Seidel, Jeff Mengel, Michael McDermott About 25 residents were at the meeting from Catherine, Arthur, Grand View Terrace and Church. After some discussion, the committee is recommending we advertise for bids for the curbing on Catherine, Arthur and Grand View Terrace. A letter will be sent to the residents informing them of our intentions. We will have 60 days to award or reject the bids. Respectfully submitted Roger Stetzler Chairman OLD BUSINESS Nothing NEW BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Roger Stetzler and seconded by Dale Schlenker authorizing the appropriate officials to execute the contract agreement between the Borough and the County of Berks for the $50,000 project being funded by the CDBG for storm sewer work in the Borough. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler authorizing the appropriate officials to execute the contract agreement between the Borough and the County of Berks for the $250,000 project being funded by the CDBG for the Grand Street Improvements project located in the Second Street Redevelopment area. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, 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 Roy Heffner authorizing the renewal applications for handicap parking spaces at the following locations until 12/31/07 – 160 N. 3rd, l62 N. 3rd, 149 S. 3rd, 142 N. 4th, 257 S. 4th, 705 N. 5th, 522 S. 5th, 512 S. 5th, 560 S. 5th and 616 Windsor Sts. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Dale Schlenker authorizing the placement of new handicap parking spaces at the following locations until 12/31/07 – 258 Washington Street and 560 S. 4th Street (sign to be placed on Maple St.). ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler to accept the resignations of Sylvia Summons and Betty Angstadt, with regret, as members of the Recreation Board. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Elaine Swavely and seconded by Jeanette Heckman approving use of the Park by the Jaycees for their annual Memorial Day Festivities, with the same conditions as in the past. Dates for use of park are May 20 to May 28, 2007. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee a motion was made by Roger Stetzler and seconded by Jeanette Heckman approving use of the Municipal Parking lot at 4th and Pine by Barbara Starr (new owner of Hamburg Strand) and closing off Pine from 4th Street to Apple Street on Sunday, April 22, 2007 for approximately 3 hours to hold a "doggie parade", providing a hold harmless agreement is provided to the Borough. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Jeanette Heckman appointing Roger Stetzler as the Borough representative to serve on the newly organized Task Force regarding the Old Route 22 Corridor Improvements. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve payment of invoices totaling $206,656.92 ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, R. Heffner, E. SwavelyNAYES – None LIST OF BILLS AT & T 26.34 AR ADAM & SONS 715.00 BERKS COUNTY TREASURER 1,467.90 BLUE MT COMPUTER SERVICE 748.99 DELL 689.00 EMC INSURANCE 10,520.65 HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 113.11 HARTMAN JANITORIAL 710.00 HENN’S GARAGE 1,538.51 KISTLER O’BRIEN FIRE PROTECTION 99.50 J. P. MASCARO 11,606.40 WILLIAM MCELLROY 76.49 MET-ED 1,776.65 MOGEL SPEIDEL BOBB & KERSHNER 900.00 CASEY MOSER 120.00 PMHIC 14,540.53 SWIF 13,097.00 PATRIOT COLLISION 593.80 PHILADELPHIA BALL & BEARING 31.00 POWERCO 90.74 PRECISION DYNAMICS CORP. 149.77 PROAC 21,468.60 QUILL 203.60 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 20,120.66 RUSSELL STICHTER 89.99 STRATIX SYSTEMS 603.00 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND 212.69 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 161.50 RJR ENGINEERING 104,185.50 TOTAL $206,656.92 SOLICITORS REPORT An executive session was called after the meeting to discuss police litigation, No action will be necessary. UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION April 2, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – Streets Committee April 9, 2007 – 6:30 p.m.- Finance Committee April 9, 2007 – 7:30 p.m. – Council meeting Personnel Meeting scheduled for April 3, 2007 will be rescheduled at a later date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on the motion of Roger Stetzler and seconded by Jeanette Heckman. ATTEST:
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