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MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 27, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING The nineteenth meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2008 was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with President Martha Bertolet presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer. Members Present - Martha Bertolet, Heather Berger, Elaine Swavely, Dale Schlenker, Roger Stetzler, Jeff AdamMembers Absent – Jeanette Heckman Also Present –Solicitor Zubey, Solicitor Antanavage, Kim Y. Berger, Office Manager/Recording Secretary, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Mayor Del Rosario (7:12 p.m.) Visitors – Chief Painter (7:08 pm), Dennis Degler, Kermit Frantz, Scott Kreider, Deena Kershner (7:10 p.m.) A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Elaine Swavely to approve the amended agenda. ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Dennis Degler questioned why there was a barricade at Apple and Franklin, not allowing traffic to 3rd Street. Manager Albright stated that it was a 90 day trial period due to the retaining wall at the south property deteriorating as well as the bad condition of the roadway. This will be reviewed after the 90 days are up. Kermit Frantz was present to voice his concern of the "puddle" that has been created in front of his house at 27 Church Street after the paving was done on Grandview, Catherine and Arthur. Councilman Stetzler, chair of the Road Committee will discuss this with the Public Works Supt. and have him take a look at it. Deena Kershner presented a lot of documentation for the Council to review. She will return in two weeks to see if anyone has any questions. A motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Elaine Swavely to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None A motion was made by Jeff Adam and seconded by Roger Stetzler to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Property Committee Report, Safety and Personnel Committee Report. ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None ENGINEER’S REPORT
Bid Item #1: Williams Street $26,784.00 Permanent Paving $11,160.00 Bid Item #2: North Third Street $11,600.00 Permanent Paving $1,800.00 Bid Item #3: North Forth Street $11,000.00 Permanent Paving $1,980.00 Total Contract Amount Awarded – Bid Items #1 thru #3 $64,324.00 The pre-construction meeting was held October 9, 2008.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE OCTOBER14, 2008 MUNICIPAL CENTER – 3 PM ATTENDING: Lynda Albright, Martha Bertolet, Elaine Swavely, Roger Stetzler, Jeff Adam & Dale Schlenker VISITORS: Guy Ketch, Rec. Director & Deena Kershner, OTF Guy Ketch continued with his lists of needs for the park/pool for next year. A number of these will be explored further to ascertain definite costs prior to a recommendation to Council. The Property Committee recommends to Council the purchase of ALL needed parts and supplies to replace the defective, and State mandated removal of the hot water boiler that supplies needed water to the food stand and the bath houses in the pool. The cost of these items is +/- $7300.00. The Property Committee also recommends Richard Schaeffer install the above at +/- of $2000.00 before winter arrives. Lynda continued discussion with a resident of South 6th St. concerning the installation of a wooden electrical pole by Met Ed. Deena Kershner updated the committee on the progress of the Riverfront project and indicated it’s almost finished. She also asked for a letter from the Borough, to OTF, for the Streetscape Maintenance Bond finalizing the program. Lynda will compose and send the needed letter. Next year and every year thereafter, all Hamburg Senior Citizens will be issued a permanent swim card to easily identify the individual entering the pool. The pool staff will have a check list notating which Senior enters and leaves the pool. The Berks County Graffiti Abatement team removed all the graffiti under the I-78 Bridge along the walkway, free of charge. Thanks. Lynda will begin the search to ascertain all insurances are in place for any individual, clubs, organizations and etc., which use the Hamburg Park, are up to date. She will also inform the committee on the costs incurred to use the park and update of costs will be reviewed. Lynda, again, will compose a letter, to PennDOT, asking for improvements to all of Fourth Street. Lynda will contact Carleybrook Gardens, the only bidder for trimming/tree removal at the Hamburg Park, and get a list of the most pressing tree issues and report to the committee on this issue. Some trees need to be dealt with immediately and a budget will be set after review. CHAIRMAN OF PROPERTY Dale R. Schlenker SAFETY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 21, 2008 MUNICIPAL CENTER – 6:00 PM ATTENDING: Jeff Adam, Lynda Albright, Heather Berger, Chief Michael Painter, Dale Schlenker and Roger Stetzler Revisited Mark Pavit’s handicapped parking request for South 3rd Street. Approved handicapped parking space to be in front of his home. Curb to be painted. Chief Painter discussed the need to properly enclose the evidence room. He would like to get permission to obtain three quotes. Approval to obtain quotes was given. Chief Painter indicated his five-year plan has been submitted. It will be reviewed by council prior to the next meeting. Chief Painted indicated he is looking to have Officer Gehring be the FTO (Field Training Officer) for the night shift. Currently officer Leymeister and Chief Painter are FTO’s; however, both are day shift and most officers’ field training occurs during second and third shift. The FTO reviews officers’ work and signs-off on documents verifying that new officers complied with all standards and regulations. This is not a supervisory position. This will be reviewed by full council. Chief Painter provided an update on the on-going conversations with Shoemakersville Borough about contracting police services. It was suggested that Lynda and Chief Painter contact the accountants to get a current costs on a full-time officer’s time and vehicle costs per hour. There was considerable discussion regarding the costs and liabilities the borough would carry in order to provide this service to Shoemakersville. There remain a number of questions and points of clarification that are needed. Chairperson Heather A. Berger October Personnel Committee Meeting 10/07/2008 Persons attending: M. Bertolet, J. Adam, E. Swavely, R. Stetzler, J, Heckman, L. Albright Items discussed: Looked at requests from non-uniformed employees for 2009. Decided to delay or postpone any changes in light of the economy. Heard some concerns from food stand personnel regarding procedures. Still considering a way to have an employee earn pesticide license. John Leonforte is being certified as a back-up. Approved board reappointments for 2009. Was informed of the termination of a fire police officer. Policy manual review and updates appears to be in order. Respectfully submitted, J. Heckman OLD BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker approving the placement of a handicap parking space in front of 312 South 3rd Street, Hamburg, PA ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None A motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker to rescind the original motion made on August 25, 2008 stating "erect a handicap sign in the location of 312 S. 3rd Street just south of the existing yellow line". ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None NEW BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Property Committee a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler approving the purchase and installation of a water heater at the pool by Allen Schaeffer at a cost of $9,300. (Councilman Schlenker clarified that there are going to be three heaters, not just one.) ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker approving the proposed Resolution banning the use of outdoor furnaces and other outdoor devices whose purpose is to provide a home heating source, until such time this can be reviewed in more detail.(Discussion: Councilman Adam questioned if this is permanent. Councilwoman Berger stated that this is not an ordinance; it will just get the ball rolling so we can be prepared. Berger thinks that this should be resolved within 90 days.) ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – J. Adam On the recommendation of the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker authorizing Masano Bradley to take the necessary steps for possible enactment of the proposed zoning ordinance, including review by the Berks County Planning Commission, public hearing and advertisement. ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Roger Stetzler to approve payment of invoices totaling $131,100.09 ROLL CALL: AYES – M. Bertolet, E. Swavely, D. Schlenker
NAYES – None (R. Stetzler abstained from his invoice due to direct income) LIST OF BILLS AR ADAM & SONS 150.00 LYNDA ALBRIGHT 300.00 BARRY ISETT & ASSC. 3,000.00 BERKS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION 15.75 BERKS CO. REPORTING SERVICE 159.00 CALENDARS 35.19 EMAC DAIRY BRUSH 39.00 JE FINK & SONS 42.45 FRANKLIN COVEY 34.36 HMA 204.72 HARTMAN JANITORIAL 1,100.00 HESS EMBROIDERY 20.00 ANDREW HESS 235.17 M & T BANK 77,944.82 M & T BANK 1,128.00 MASANO BRADLEY 7,719.64 JP MASCARO 11,332.00 EDWARD MICHALIK 225.00 PMHIC 25,083.34 PA DEPT. OF COMM. & ECC. AFFAIRS 76.00 MICHAEL PAINTER 100.00 PENN FUEL PROPANE 64.93 READING KUBOTA 246.46 SEMMATERIALS 969.57 ROGER STETZLER 98.00 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND 212.69 TASER INTL. 150.00 TRIANGLE COMM. 161.50 INFO USA 252.50 TOTAL $131,100.09 SOLICITORS REPORT An executive session was held from 7:25 to 8:18 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. A motion was made by Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker to appoint Rodger Gehring as a Field Training Officer for the evening shifts effective November 1, 2008 as per the contract at $100 a month. ROLL CALL: AYES – E. Swavely, D. Schlenker, R. Stetzler, H. Berger, J. Adam NAYES – M. Bertolet INFORMATION ITEMS
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on the motion of Heather Berger and seconded by Dale Schlenker. ATTEST:
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