The sixth 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, Tina Yoder, Martha Bertolet, Dale Schlenker, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Roy Heffner

Members Absent – None

Also Present – Solicitor Karen Cook, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Mayor Roy Del Rosario (7:35 p.m.)

Visitors –Tamra Adam, Jeff Adam, Ruthann Mikus, Nikki Murry (Hamburg Item), Tracy Herber, Casey Moser, Mike Trask (Reading Eagle), Heather Breininger, Norma Berger, Lori Guldin, Sylvia Summons, Kathleen Maberry, June Hilbert, Donna Sweigart, Lori Riegel, Scott Kreider, Lynn Ernst, Deena Kershner, Earl Bailey, Daniel Overton, Tonya Wanamaker

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler to approve the amended agenda by adding Deena Kershner, OTF under courtesy to audience.

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Tammy Adam, a resident for all of her life (except for 4 years while attending college) presented a petition with 169 names of parents, relatives and children to keep the pool open for the season. Mrs. Adam stated that they all realize that the pool needs to be fixed, however, why must it be done during the summer rather than during the off-season. It was suggested that council talk to Shoemakersville and ask their help with rates for the season ticket holders. Mrs. Adam is concerned about children heading to the river since the pool will be closed. Mrs. Adam also inquired if BARTA could be contacted to pick up the children to go to the Shoemakersville pool.

President Wilkinson stated that there was a feasibility study completed in October of 2003, the borough applied to DCED in September 2004, this money must be used by June 30, 2006, no extension was allowed. If we don’t use it we will lose it. A second application was submitted to DCNR in January 2005 for the whole pool. We were notified in July 2005 that we were approved and we finished the paperwork by October 2005. In January 2006, we received final notification from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture of final grant approval. Bid specifications should be complete by the end of the week. We cannot start the project until the project plans are reviewed and approved by DCNR.

Mrs. Adam questioned if we couldn’t do it in stages. It was explained that the pool will be completely reconstructed.

The BARTA bus situation will be taken under advisement.

Mrs. Adam questioned if council would contact Shoemakersville and plead their case. Manager Albright stated that she contacted the office several times. She stated that the office told her that if the residents were interested, they should attend the Shoemakersville council meeting.

Mrs. Adam again questioned if council would attend the Shoemakersville Council meeting to represent the community on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. President Wilkinson agreed to attend with the others that were presenting their cases.

Scott Kreider questioned what the total price is for the project. It was stated that the total price was estimated at $600,000.

June Hilbert mentioned that the Berks Co. Recreation transportation would be performing day trips from the playground. She will contact them regarding this info.

Mayor Del Rosario stated that maybe the borough should contact the Blue Mt. Olivet Camp as a place to have the children go for swimming. Manager Albright will contact them.

Ruthann Mikus stated that the kids are destroying the chlorine building with their bicycles. Council is aware of the vandalism and have asked the police to step up their patrols.

Deena Kershner stated that the Borough was chosen as the spotlight community out of the other 22 communities for the Blueprint Community. A thank you for all those volunteers who worked on the comprehensive plan.

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the minutes of March 13, 2006 meeting as submitted.

NAYES – None

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

NAYES – None

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ISSUES

The wastewater treatment plant is operating near normal. The sludge dewatering system continues to be used as required. It continues to be a time and cost saver in running the plant. Maintenance items are being completed with the time not used to run the belt filter press.

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,
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 are being completed for signature with the intention that the "Award" and "Notice to Proceed" will be during the week of March 14, 2006. The pre-construction meeting is being scheduled for the week of March 14, 2006 also.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. assists the Solicitor on financing issues as required. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. also is in contact with Representative Allen’s office in acquiring more information of the Commonwealth Financing Authority funds.

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. Pikeland has submitted shop drawings and Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is reviewing them as received. Work has started with the contractor beginning layout work and construction of the new internal piping.

Application No. 2 will be presented for $48,825.00 as Requisition 199.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is continuing dialog with DEP on the Connection Management Plan. The 2005 Report has been prepared and submitted. Copies have been submitted to the Authority and Superintendent.

Contact with Lisa Trakis from the EPA was accomplished to coordinate EPA and PA DEP schedules. Ms. Trakis has requested some additional information pertaining to the work completed, bypass events and Chapter 94 information. This information is being forwarded. Ms. Trakis stated she will provide in written form their consideration of the end of bypass dates that differ from DEP after receipt of the Chapter 94 information.

WISSAHICKON WATER

No items this report period.

PROJECTS

The application for the design of the force main upgrade of the Edenburg Pump Station has been submitted to DEP.

Requisition 198 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. $19,627.79

Safety Committee Meeting

3/21/06

Chairman: R. Heffner

Present: L. Albright, M. Bertolet, Chief Painter, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, E. Swavely, Roy Heffner

Personnel and Finance Committee
March 13, 2006

Attending the meeting of personnel and finance were Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Lynda Albright, Mike Painter and Martha Bertolet.

At the request of the Civil Service Commission and the recommendation of the personnel committee, request council take action approving the amendments to the civil service rules and regulations as presented.

On the recommendation of the personnel committee request council take action approving the hiring of Jasten Prutzman, Mike Ketch, Kristen Epting and Kyle Travaglini for the 2006 summer playground program.

On the recommendation of the Personnel and Finance Committee, request council take action appointing Kozloff Stoudt to perform legal services for the arbitration dealing with Dennis Schwoyer’s Grievance.

Lynda reported that $94,000.00 will be received from the Earned Income Tax Bureau in the near future.

Respectfully submitted

Martha Bertolet

Nothing

On the recommendation of the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve and accept the Blueprint Community Action Plan as presented (copy attached with packets).

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder giving Conditional Approval that Eric Armusik be permitted to build an addition to his property at 71 North 4^th Street to the present property line for the distance represented in his plan and contingent upon all building code requirements being met.

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Roger Stetzler and seconded by Roy Heffner approving a handicapped parking at 146 S. 3^rd Street, contingent upon receiving a doctor’s certificate and a copy of the handicap placard.

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Roy Heffner approving a temporary handicapped parking space at 253 Walnut Street for 90 days, at which time the need will be reviewed.

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder approving the "New Communities" contract between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Borough of Hamburg. (This contract is being done on behalf of the OTF for the 4^th year program).

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve payment of invoices totaling $78,727.19

NAYES – None

BERKS CO. TREAS. 460.29

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES 12,399.69

FOP 141.25

GENERAL CODE PUBLISHERS 622.50

GOLDEN MASANO BRADLEY 5,638.22

ROBERT GRUGAN 100.00

TERRY HECKMAN 79.99

KOZLOFF STOUDT 500.00

MARK-IT 113.10

JP MASCARO 11,160.00

MET – ED 2,070.11

PMHIC 23,176.74

QUILL 51.08

RARITAN 19,350.00

READING AUTO SPRING CO. 37.41

E.S. SAVAGE 326.12

RICHARD SCHAEFFER 181.54

ROGER STETZLER 60.00

SYNERGETICS ARCHITECHTS 120.00

TELCO 2,117.50

ZEE MEDICAL 21.65

TOTAL $78,727.19

Solicitor Cook explained that there was a Sheriff Sale at 108 Pheasant Court and the borough should be getting paid for the taxes, and any outstanding water, sewer and trash invoices.

March 28, 2006 – PROPERTY COMMITTEE – 3:30 P.M.

April 3, 2006– REC BOARD MEETING – 6:15 P.M.

April 3, 2006 - ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING – Rescheduled to 7:00 p.m.

April 4, 2006 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 3 P.M.

April 10, 2006 – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 6:30 P.M.

April 10, 2006 – COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 P.M.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. on the motion of Tina Yoder and seconded by Elaine Swavely.

ATTEST:

Kim Y. Berger
Recording Secretary/Office Manager