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MINUTES FROM THE JULY 26, 2004 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The fourteenth regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2004 was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with Vice-President Tammy Wilkinson presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer. Members Present – Tammy Wilkinson, Charles Figard, Jeanette Heckman, Martha Bertolet, Dale Schlenker, Tina Yoder Members Absent – Adam Dries Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor Speicher, Mayor Del Rosario Visitors- Sylvia Summons, Norma Berger, Heather Breininger, Clara Moyer, Kerry Delong, June Hilbert, Mel Hilbert, Neven Dries, Eric Veronikis (Hamburg Item), Brad Breininger, Dolores Painter, Moises Arce, Tracy Arce, Chief Michael Painter, Rick Boyd, Lori Guldin A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the amended agenda by adding approval of Junior Councilperson guidelines and to amend the item of Crime Watch to include that members undergo a check as do the crossing guards. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Moises Arce stated that Lady T’s has obtained all the permits necessary to re-open their business. Mr. Arce stated that there are certain people in the community that are "out to get him". Today there had been an incident that involved his daughter. Mr. Arce stated that they can come after him with anything, however, now they are going after his young daughter and this is playing very dirty. Mr. Arce stated that there is a personal vendetta against him. Pool personnel allowed two females to question his daughter in a private room at the pool. Mr. Arce requested that a policy be established whereby the children are protected at the park and pool. Vice-President Wilkinson stated that this had been discussed earlier in the day after we found out what had happened and Personnel Committee will be discussing this. Christopher Dinger, resident of the borough and also a Reading City Police Officer stated that he can not understand why two individuals from any agency would speak with a child without a parent or police officer present. It just doesn’t happen. He also would like to give the police department copies of curfew ordinances as well as noise ordinances which are very effective in the city. Mr. Dinger was invited to the next Safety Committee meeting as well. A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2004 meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Safety Committee Report, Property Committee Report and Road Committee Report. (Councilman Figard stated there were two typos on the Safety Committee Report – date of the report should be July 19, not July 4 and #11 should read tractor trailer turns from 3rd Street.) ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None
HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
Flows at the plant are normal for this time of year. Storms of the past week or two have increased flows for a short time, but it appears that the Authority I & I work is showing results. Treatment is within normal parameters. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work on a preliminary design for the expansion of the wastewater plant. Planning modules are progressing for an expansion of the WWTP to 1.5 MGD. A verbal report will be presented to the Board. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is continuing dialog with DEP on the Connection Management Plan. The semi-annual report is due into DEP at the end of the month. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is completing that report for submission. MID-ATLANTIC CANNERS
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SAFETY COMMITTEE The committee met at 3:30 on the above date with Lynda Albright, Dale Schlenker, Tammy Wilkinson, Chief Painter and Charles Figard present. The following items were discussed: Police Mutual Aid Agreement with Shoemakersville. Chief Painter has informed Shoemakersville Council that Hamburg will no longer be able to handle routine calls to that borough. Only court appearances by their officers, accidents or other life threatening events will be covered. Our officers are presently spending too much time covering routine calls, especially on weekends, for Shoemakersville.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2004 MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 4 PM ATTENDING: Lynda Albright, Tammy Wilkinson, Martha Bertolet, Chuck Figard & Dale Schlenkler
ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING In attendance were: Tammy Wilkinson, Martha Bertolet, Dale Schlenker, Lynda Albright, and Richard Pickel Guests present were property owners of North 6th Street between the Service Road and Crescent Avenue and Deena Kershner (Our Town Foundation) Absent: Tina Yoder Deena shared information about the $700,000 grant the Our Town Foundation is applying for to improve the curb and sidewalks in the business district. Borough will take care of bidding the project on their behalf. Resident from North 6th Street asked for a letter from the Solicitor with a time line for the curb and road plan for their street which is long overdue. The road needs to be graded and Rick Pickel will contact contractors to find someone available to do this work. Residents will pay for the line and grade and curbing wor k which the Borough will be bidding. Street will be 33’ wide to accommodate possible future development. A generator for the building was mentioned for use in case of an emergency. Respectfully submitted Martha Bertolet OLD BUSINESS NONE
On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to authorize the Borough Manager, along with Solicitor, to pursue the purchase of the parking lot across from the NAPA building on State street at a purchase price of $5,000. All costs involved in this purchase will be borne by the Borough. (Question: Mr. Arce questioned what the total cost would be, will there be a sub-division and what will it be used for? Councilman Schlenker stated that there would not be a sub-division it is on separate "per-parts". As far as what it will be used for, Councilman Schlenker stated that it was yet to be determined.) ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard approving the request of the Hamburg Jaycees for use of the park over the Labor Day weekend, with the stipulation that they pay $125.00/day for use of the park, they provide the borough with a $500 security deposit and provide the borough with a signed contract for the repair of any damage done to the park. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard approving the use of Systems Design to aid in all areas of the uniformed construction code not currently covered by the building inspector. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder approving the mutual aid agreement between the Borough of Hamburg and the Borough of Shoemakersville for a one year period – 4/1/04 to 4/1/05. (this is a continuation of the previous agreement between both governmental bodies).(This will not be for routine calls, only emergency calls.) ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard approving the MCT (mobile communication system) agreement with the county of Berks, effective July 20, 2004. (this will give the police department an additional computer unit for their vehicle at no cost for the unit or installation of same). This computer will be placed in the Blazer. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard giving permission to the steering committee of the 100th anniversary of the Hamburg-er celebration to close Third street from Island to State Street, State Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth Street from State to Pine Street; in addition close Apple Street from the south end of the municipal parking lot exit to State Street. The date of this event would be Saturday, September 4, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Discussion was held regarding traffic. Chief Painter stated that it will be difficult but we have done it in the past and it is workable.) ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder that the Hamburg Borough Council show support to the Our Town Foundation the streetscape program and authorize the Borough Manager to write a letter indicating this action. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of Mayor Del Rosario, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tina Yoder approving the police department requesting the Berks County Fire Police Association in assigning a contingent of fire police for the annual King Frost Parade. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Dale Schlenker to hire Ryan Yoder as a part-time employee for approximately two months to work at the borough garage at a rate of $8.00/hr. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None *Tina Yoder abstained (Ryan is her son).On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker authorizing Chief Painter to prepare list of towing companies in the area for use by those in need. If unable to make their own decision and the officer must decide, it shall be done on an equitable basis. Kramer’s Towing is to be included with this list of towing companies. (Discussion: Mr. Arce stated that the Council President is employed by Kramer’s Towing and this could be a problem. In addition, this list should include any towing service that is in the area. Chief Painter has a problem with listing every towing service in the phone book. The key to any accident besides injuries and investigation is to open the roadway for traffic. The officers do not want to have to wait for an hour or so till a tow truck comes from Boyertown or wherever. Chief Painter stated that he would prefer to have only local companies including V & M Towing. Mr. Richard Boyd stated that the borough updated its towing ordinance and that it should be followed as well as having the necessary bonds. Mr. Arce stated that there is no bond requirement for towing only for impound.) ROLL CALL: AYES –, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – T. Wilkinson On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve reinstatement of Crime Watch to active status along with, the stipulation that the members must have a the same kind of check done on them as the crossing guards do. (Discussion: Mayor Del Rosario stated that the only checks done on the crossing guards is child abuse. Councilman Figard stated that whatever the crossing guards get done, the crime watch members should have done. Discussion was held about having the members go through a driver’s license check. After a lot of discussion, it was determined that the team member that is driving must have a valid driver’s license, however, the partner does not.) ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder to adopt the guidelines for the Junior Councilperson as follows: GUIDELINES – Proposal open for discussion, improvement and correction A junior councilperson for the purpose of educating a student into the meeting process of town government be selected on the following criteria:
ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker, T. Yoder NAYES – None Mayor Del Rosario read the following proclamation for one-way traffic around the park from 5 p.m. to Midnight on Friday, August 20, 2004 and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, August 21, 2004 for Community Days. Westbound on Franklin St. from N. 3rd St. to Park Rd. Southbound on Park Rd. from Franklin St. to Island St. Eastbound on Island St. from Park Rd. to N. 3rd ST. Northbound on Peach Alley from Island St. to Franklin St. A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve payment of invoices totaling $37,152.89. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None LIST OF BILLS AT & T 29.62 AQUA SERV 5.50 ARK RENTALS 107.49 CUSTOM CREATIONS 94.90 EMC INSURANCE 4,894.09 FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE 238.09 HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 281.66 HAMBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 746.57 IIMC 125.00 JSC LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES 152.63 LOUEES 434.00 J P MASCARO 6,580.88 PITNEY BOWES 181.50 PURCHASE POWER 2,020.00 QUILL 103.47 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 13,304.75 REED SMITH 218.95 SIMMONS GUN SPECIALITIES 50.34 SSI 32.75 SDE 219.01 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50 ZEE MEDICAL COMPANY 50.10 FRANK M. VACCARO AND ASSC. 7,111.09 TOTAL $37,152.89 SOLICITOR’S REPORT An executive session was called at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. Meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Martha Bertolet to appoint Sylvia Summons to the Planning Commission term to expire December 31, 2006. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Dale Schlenker to appoint Barbara Heffner to the Recreation Board term to expire December 31, 2006. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to direct the Borough Manager to send letters to two members of the Planning Commission to remove them from their office. They will have 15 days to appeal their removal and action will be taken at the August 23, 2004 meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION AUGUST 2, 2004 – 3:30 P.M. – STREETS COMMITTEE - CANCELLED AUGUST 3, 2004 – 4 P.M. – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AUGUST 9, 2004 – 6:30 P.M. – FINANCE COMMITTEE AUGUST 9, 2004 – 7:30 P.M. – COUNCIL MEETING There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. on motion of Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder. ATTEST: K im Y. BergerRecording Secretary/Office Manager |
