Borough of Hamburg

The agenda for the Reorganizational Meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council includes the call to order by the Mayor, Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer, swearing in of elected council members, and the election of the President and Vice President of Council. Under New Business, the Council is requested to take action on several appointments for 2026, including the Building Code Official, Borough Solicitor, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Sewage Enforcement Officer, Fire Inspector, Fire Marshall, Emergency Management Coordinator, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, and tax collectors. Additionally, the agenda lists reappointments to various boards as detailed in Exhibit A. Informational items schedule subsequent committee and board meetings.

The Hamburg Police Department's vision is to cultivate a safe, united, and thriving community founded on trust, integrity, and service. This is achieved through proactive policing, meaningful community partnerships, and continuous professional development. The department operates under core values including Service, Integrity, Honor, Courage, Commitment, and Duty.

The meeting includes discussions and potential actions regarding the donation of a bucket truck for the Public Works Department, amending the Non-Uniform Personnel Handbook, allowing Perfetto Insurance Company to use a Borough room for Medicare meetings, and modifying the contract with Arlan R. Wessner, Inc. for the Etchberger Park Pickleball Courts Project, including awarding the court painting contract to Miller Sports Construction. The agenda also includes approving payment of invoices.

The Hamburg Borough Council meeting agenda includes several key items. The Finance Committee recommends approval of resolutions for price adjustments on bituminous materials and the purchase/lease of a street sweeper. The Property Committee recommends approval for the Jaycees to hold the Hamburg Family Festival. The Personnel Committee recommends promoting a Public Works employee to full-time status. The Borough Engineer and Solicitor recommend approval of a Stormwater Management Agreement with Lehigh Valley Health Network. The meeting will also cover reports from various borough departments and committees, old business, and the approval of invoices.

The Hamburg Borough Council meeting agenda includes several key items. Reports from various borough departments (Borough Manager, Police, Road Committee, Property Committee, Personnel Committee, Finance Committee, Safety/Public Relations Committee, and Treasurer) will be reviewed and approved. The council will consider resolutions regarding a loan guarantee for the Union Fire Company, an application for Main Street Program Designation, and the distribution of funds from the Volunteer Fireman's Relief Fund. A waiver for a minor subdivision plan will be considered, along with the appointment of a school crossing guard. The council will also address the distribution of funds from the General Municipal Pension System State Aid program, certify MMOs for pension plans, and approve submitted invoices. An executive session is scheduled for personnel contract negotiations.