The second regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2004 was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with President Adam Dries presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer.

Members Present – Adam Dries, Tammy Wilkinson, Dale Schlenker, Charles Figard, Jeanette Heckman, Tina Yoder, Martha Bertolet

Members Absent – None

Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor Shollenberger

Visitors- Kimm Montone (Pottsville Republican), Alean Tray, Richard Boyd, Kerry Delong, Pat Delong, Garnetta Heckman, Stephanie Smith, Moises Arce, Brad Breininger, Leon Balthaser, Kim Emes, Norman Taylor, Lori Guldin, Jeff Guldin, Scott Kreider, Merav Bushlin, John Timtishin, Acting Chief of Police Michael Painter

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the amended agenda.

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Richard Boyd stated that the borough still has criminals walking around and the police department is unable or unwilling to apprehend.

Mr. Boyd also stated that in regards to the crossing guard policy, if this is to be an official document it should have official titles, so the Chief of Police for Michael Painter should state Acting Chief of Police.

Mr. Boyd stated that the policy misses a key management prospective. A very important issue is that it gives no assurances before there is an incident, namely, inspections or periodic checks of the crossing guards in a timely manner throughout the year. Mr. Boyd stated that the policy lacks the subject of personnel files being kept on the crossing guards. The policy does not state it anywhere.

A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2004 meeting.

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Tammy Wilkinson and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Safety Committee Report and Personnel Committee Report.

(Councilman Schlenker stated that in the Crossing Guard Policy the title for Painter should be changed to Acting Chief of Police).

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

The committee met at 3:30 Tuesday 20, January 2004 with Lynda Albright, Dale Schlenker, Tammy Wilkinson, Sgt. Painter and Chuck Figard present.

The following items were discussed:

a. Request for a handicapped sign at 162 N. 3rd Street was approved.

b. Request for a similar sign at 257 S. 4th Street was denied pending further information.

c. Request for a 4-way stop sign at 3rd and Island Street was not approved.

d. Request of a shelter for school children at 3rd and Island Streets was not approved.

e. Replacement for the traffic light pole at 4th and Pine will be handled by Telco. The pole was side-swiped by a tractor trailer operator who was apprehended and charged with several offenses.

f. The transfer switch on the power pole at S. 4th and Rt. 61 has been installed. In the event of a power loss at that site firemen will be able to plug in a generator to provide sufficient power to keep the traffic lights operating on a limited basis. Rt. 61 traffic will see flashing yellow lights, S. 4th St. will see blinking red lights.

g. The police department has received a bill for $1,887.12 for Classic Harley-Davidson for repairs & parts necessary to convert the borough’s motorcycle to civilian style and re-sale. The borough will claim the replaced parts and offer them for re-sale to reduce the overall cost.

Truck routes in and through the borough when Penn Dot begins ramp construction.

Placement of chairs for King Frost Parade.

Chuck Figard, Chairman

7:00 P.M. – 8:30 PM (approximately)

Persons present: Councilpersons: J. Heckman, M. Bertolet, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, A. Dries, Lynda Albright, Borough Manager, Mayor Delrosario, Officer Schwoyer, School Resource Officer, and Allen Shollenberger, solicitor. Others present N. Berger, H. Breininger, M. Arce, L. Balthaser, and R. Boyd.

Business discussed:

1. Lynda read a list of park and pool employees to be hired for the

summer.

2. A first draft for guidelines for a junior councilperson was looked at for contemplation and revision. The Borough News website is going to be researched for other suggestions.

3. Officer Schwoyer distributed guidelines for crossing guards. Discussion and suggestions were scrutinized at length. Final form to be presented as soon as possible.

4. Executive session for the purpose of specific personnel matters was held.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Heckman, Personnel Chairman

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve releasing $46,975.19 from the Line of Credit to reimburse general account for expenses incurred under the Capital Improvements Project.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to approve the Crossing Guard Policy as presented and corrected.

(Councilwoman Heckman stated that there will be an addition made on the policy stating that personnel files will be maintained and the name change for Painter being Acting Chief of Police. Ms. Heckman also stated that there was no way to assure anyone’s work before it is performed. It must be evaluated as it happens. Officer Schwoyer met with the crossing guards and explained the policy and went over the personnel files being kept. Mayor Del Rosario also went over the policy with them at the crossing guard breakfast. Councilwoman Heckman stated that a line will be placed on the policy stating that personnel files will be kept on each crossing guards.)

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Sewer Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by to Tina Yoder approve the Fee Schedule as presented for Sewage Enforcement Activities done by Berks EnviroTech, Inc. for 2004.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

An executive session was called at 7:40 p.m. to discuss hiring of police personnel.

Meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to give full-time status to Officer Bill McEllroy and Officer Chris Hartz who have completed their one-year of probation effective February 4, 2004.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, T. Yoder, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. on motion of Tina Yoder and seconded by Martha Bertolet.

ATTEST:

Recording Secretary/Office Manager