The twelfth 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

Members Absent – Roy Heffner

Also Present – Solicitor Zubey, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager

Visitors – Nikki Murry(Item), Mike Trask, Kerry Delong, Chief Michael Painter

A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the amended agenda.

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler,

E. Swavely

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

None

A motion was made by Dale and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the minutes of June 10, 2006 meeting as submitted.

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Finance Committee Report, and Safety Committee Report.

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, E. Swavely

NAYES – None

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ISSUES

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.

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:

General/Mechanical Contract DESCCO Design and Construction, Inc.

Amount of Contract: $5,866,184.00

Electrical Contract J.B. Electric Corp.

Amount of Contract: $983,469.00

HVAC Contract PSI Pumping Solutions

Amount of Contract: $70,900.00

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. Lack of rain and groundwater are also making the project progress smoothly.

Work completed this period:

Oxidation Ditch under slab piping complete and tested

Clarifier below slab piping completed and tested

Dutchland preparing clarifier base slab forms and rebar

Force main from Pine Street P.S. in progress

Sludge pump room base slab in progress

Construction of new road in progress

Applications for Payment

DESCCO Design and Construction Application No. 3 (Requisition 206)

Amount $281,891.00

Balance on Contract $5,417,181.00

J.B. Electric Corp. Application No. 1 (Requisition 207)

Amount $ 13,050.00

Balance on Contract $970,419.00

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. assists the Solicitor on financing issues as required. The self-liquidating debt report was completed and provided to Bond Counsel.

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:

General/Mechanical Contract Pikeland Construction, Inc

Amount of Contract: $585,000.00

Electrical Contract Pagoda Electrical, Inc.

Amount of Contract: $206,000.00

The Award and Notice to Proceed was issued on January 20, 2006.

Work this period included:

Wet well suction valves and force main tie-in complete.

Masonry work for the louvers and parapet wall repair.

Roof replacement in progress.

Electrical Contractor has begun work with the main power feed with all the panel installed.

Met-Ed has rebuilt the electrical service.

Applications for Payment

Pagoda Electrical Application No. 2 (Requisition 208)

Amount $ 28,800.00

Balance on Contract $171,800.00

Pikeland Construction, Inc. Application No. 4 (Requisition 209)

Amount $ 45,630.00

Balance on Contract $444,555.00

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK

The 1^st semiannual report of 2006 is progressing.

WISSAHICKON WATER

Wissahickon started production. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. and Keith inspected the facility and have instructed Wissahickon on procedures and some operational details.

PROJECTS

The force main upgrade of the Edenburg Pump Station has been approved by the DEP.

Information for the proposed force main location is being provided to the Solicitor and Keith. The lines are have been marked in the field.

WATER PRODUCTION

The impoundment dam has been to empty for the second time this year. Currently all water production is from surface water and Well 5. The staff completed a repair of a water leak of nearly 100,000 gpd.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Plant Personnel on new and proposed regulations that may affect the System in future.

WELL 5

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. submitted the minor amendment application for the cyclonic separator installed nearly 2-3 years ago.

WATER PROJECTS

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. works with staff on minor operation and maintenance issues as required.

REQUISITIONS

June 12, 2006

Attending the meeting were Lynda Albright, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Martha Bertolet.

We need to establish guidelines of the EMS Tax for next year. Penalties for late paying and other issues need to be taken into consideration.

The Berks EIT for this quarter was $111,000.00, which is more then budgeted.

Martha E. Bertolet

Finance Chairperson

6/20/06

Chairman: R. Heffner

Present: L. Albright, Chief Painter, D. Schlenker,

Reviewed several requests for Handicap Parking spaces. The requirements from the Handicap Policy will apply.

Request from the Mayor to reduce the speed limit on Mt. Ave. This was reviewed and denied.

Discussed the latest information on making 3^rd and 4^th streets one way. This will not be possible until all the construction is finished. Item has been tabled until that time.

Tabled the curfew ordinance indefinitely.

The two-hour parking limit on 4^th Street will be posted as discussed.

The Chief has been given permission to locate a part time officer in the event of an officer retiring.

The Chief will have the Crime Watch up and running by August 1^st, 2006.

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by and seconded by to approve placement of a handicap parking space at 113 North 3^rd Street until 12/31/06, at which time the continued need will be reviewed.

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler,

E. Swavely

NAYES – None

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler,

E. Swavely

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler authorizing the Borough Manager to contact the Borough Engineer to provide costs for the proper road improvements of all borough streets presently being used by the I-78 construction vehicles and submit to Balfour Beatty requesting that they post a bond or other appropriate assurances, in this amount guaranteeing that all roadwork will be repaired/replaced on borough streets at the completion of this project.

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler,

E. Swavely

NAYES – None

ROLL CALL: AYES – T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler,

E. Swavely

NAYES – None

AT & T 26.63

JOYCE CLAY 200.00

DANKA CORPORATION 160.00

EMC INSURANCE 13,051.11

GOLDEN MASANO BRADLEY 4,043.96

HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 105.42

KOZLOFF STOUDT 735.00

JP MASCARO 11,160.00

ROBERT MENGLE 325.00

MET –ED 2,453.07

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 641.93

RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 19,346.79

E.S. SAVAGE 128.00

TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50

US MUNICIPAL SUPPLY 124.88

TOTAL $52,672.29

An Executive session will be held after the meeting to discuss police personnel issues.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. on the motion of Martha Bertolet and seconded by Roger Stetzler

ATTEST:

Lynda G. Albright, Manager for

Kim Y. Berger

Recording Secretary/Office Manager