Borough Council - 2012

Borough Contacts
Phone: 610-376-7481
Fax: 610-376-8470
www.co.berks.pa.us/muni/wyomissing
Council Members
Frederick C. Levering, Pres.
Thomas M. Moll, 1st VP
Daniel A. Phelps, 2nd VP
Thomas M. Bausher
D. Michael Forester
Mitchell R. Darcourt
William P. Murray
Mayor
Robert J. Shuttlesworth
Treasurer
Paul W. Brass
Borough Manager
Kevin R. Tobias
ktobias@wyomissingboro.org
Police Chief
Jeffrey R. Biehl
jbiehl@wyomissingboro.org
Fire Commissioner/
Building Official
Bruce E. Longenecker
blongenecker@wyomissingboro.org
Public Works and
Property Manager
James V. Babb
jbabb@wyomissingboro.org
Recreation Director
Diane S. Hollinger
dhollinger@wyomissingboro.org
Borough Secretary
Marti Hozey
mheim@wyomissingboro.org
Business Manager
Phyllis Smith
psmith@wyomissingboro.org
Zoning Officer
Michele Bare
mbare@wyomissingboro.org
Please contact any Borough personnel
by e-mail with any questions or
concerns about the Borough.
Vol. 27 No. 1 Spring 2012
Borough Council - 2012
(L-R) Standing: Kevin R. Tobias, Borough Manager; D. Michael Forester, Thomas M. Bausher;
Daniel A. Phelps (2nd V.P.); Mitchell R. Darcourt;
Seated: William P. Murray; Dr. Robert J. Shuttlesworth (Mayor); Frederick C. Levering (President);
Thomas M. Moll (1st V.P.)
The function of Wyomissing Borough Council is to orchestrate the many vital
organizations within the Borough. They are a body of officials elected by the voters
of the Borough of Wyomissing.
The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month to review the minutes and
recommendations of the Borough’s many boards, committees and commissions. Council
addresses matters brought to its attention by the Borough Manager, as well as matters
brought to its attention by the Mayor or members of Council for discussion and/or action.
Borough residents and other interested parties are always welcome to attend the Borough
Council meetings as well as any advertised meeting that takes place in Borough Hall.
The meetings are listed on the Borough‘s website, or call Borough Hall at 610-376-7481
for more information.
“GARDen ART GOeS GReen” COnTeST
You are invited to have fun and express your creativity by designing a garden
ornament using recycled materials. Pick up your instruction sheet/entry form at
the Wyomissing Library or Borough Hall. Entries will be displayed at the Library
before April 21st and at Happy Hollow during Earth Day on April 21st from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Guests at our Earth Day event will be able to vote for the best design
in two categories, adult and child. The design with the most votes in
each category will receive a gift card. Let’s see how you recycle
and reuse in new ways.
NEW
Adult & Student
Categories
Published Periodically for the Residents of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

What Do I Do With Sticks?
The Borough is very fortunate to have a long history of tree lined
streets. Along with the many benefits these trees supply there are
also some drawbacks. Help us keep our streets clean by taking
advantage of our “curbside” pick up program. If you have sticks
that have fallen off trees, collect them and place them curbside
every Wednesday from March 14th until December 12th this year.
Sticks or other yard waste must be bundled with twine or placed in
paper “kraft” recyclable bags that are available at the Borough Hall,
Redner’s, Giant, Lowes, or Home Depot. Do not place sticks in the
gutter or on street malls. This practice makes sweeping our streets
far more efficient.
The West Side Emergency
Management Agency is capable
of delivering messages for general as well
as emergency notifications. The West Side
Regional EMA will use CodeRED for both
important general notifications and emergency
notifications. You can manage your preferences
at anytime by creating an account and
re-accessing it to make changes. This may be
done by simply clicking on the Code Red icon link on the Borough
web page: www.co.berks.pa.us/muni/wyomissing
Remember, you will only receive the call if you are in our database,
so don’t delay. Any questions should be directed to
West Side Emergency Management Agency at 610.898.8060.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
from 10AM to 1PM
Rain Date: Sunday, April 22, 1PM to 4PM
Happy Hollow Playground,
1100 Wayne Ave., Wyomissing
FREE youth sized Tee shirt & “green”
grocery bags (first come/first served)
Refreshments For Sale:
Featuring Stewart’s Root Beer Floats, burgers,
hot dogs, hand dipped ice cream, Italian ice,
cotton candy, and beverages.
Wyomissing Borough
earth Day 2012
Education
• Ask a Master Gardener
• Ask an Arborist
• Gardening with Nature
• Horticulture & Artistic Displays
• Recycling Demonstrations
• Alternative Fuel Auto
Children’s Activities
• Story Hour with Miss Corinne
at 10:30AM & 12:00PM
• Crafts
• Treasure Hunt
• Recycling Games
• Meet “Dumpo”
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJeCT FOR 2012
STREETS
Street work for the up coming construction season
includes overlays of Farr Road from Oriole Drive
to Summit Avenue and Berkshire Boulevard from
Ridgewood Road to Papermill Road. We are now
into phase 6 of Boulevard Reconstruction, this
year we will do Reading Boulevard from Wyoming
Avenue to Evans Avenue.
WATER
We will replace old cast iron water main in the
1500 and 1600 blocks of Cleveland Avenue with
new ductile iron main. We will also change out
two pressure reducing valves that operate in the
Birdland area.
SEWER
We will clean and televise Greenwood Mall and
a section of Wyomissing Hills. Based on results
from this work, we will then make the
appropriate repairs.
Borough of Wyomissing
2012

Citizens Social Committee Sponsors Annual
Barbecue & Yard Sale
The Wyomissing Hills Citizens Social Committee will have its annual CHICKEN BARBECUE on
Memorial Day weekend. The menu from Schmidt’s Poultry at the Shillington Market features
one-half chicken, baked potato, roll and applesauce.
Orders may be picked up on Saturday May 26, 2012 (no rain date) between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30
p.m. at the Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park under the large pavilion. If pre-ordered, the cost of
the meal is only $8.00. A limited number will be available for $9.00 on the day of the event. Please
made check payable to: Wyomissing Hills Citizens Social Committee and send to: Beth Linderman,
52 Downing Dr., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Any questions, call Beth at 610-670-1995. Pre-orders are
due by Saturday May 19, 2012.
Come to the Memorial Day Parade and services and eat, play some games, take home supper for
the gang, and support your community.
The Wyomissing Hills Citizens Committee will have its annual Wyomissing Hills Yard Sale on May
5, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Wyomissing residents are welcome to set up in the
Wyomissing Hills Pool parking lot. A $5 fee will be collected the day of the sale from all participants.
Questions, call Donna Gray-King at 610-678-9483.
Additional Yard Sale spaces are available in the Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center parking lot for
a small fee. Please contact the Wyomissing Area PTA at (610) 736-3524 for reservations and details.
Before You Go
On Vacation
Many Borough residents contact the Borough Police Department
with a request to have their homes patrolled while they are on
vacation. A Vacation Report Form can even be filled out on the
Borough website: www.co.berks.pa.us/muni/wyomissing.
Another item to consider before going away is to turn off your
water at the main shut-off valve. The main plumbing valve is
usually the first valve after the plumbing pipe comes into your
home. If you aren’t quite sure which one it is, check with your
plumber. If you don’t want to shut down your entire water
system, it is recommended that you at least turn off your toilets
and washing machine. These items seem to leak more often
than other household faucets. Obviously if someone is coming
to check on your house while
you are away and will be
watering plants, etc., you
won’t want to turn off the
entire water system.
ALLIGATOR
DOGS RUnnInG
AT LARGe
Please note that Borough Ordinance # 1246
prohibits dogs from being off- leash anywhere
in the Borough, (except private residential
yards), including the parkland and all Borough
parks. Please comply with this ordinance and
remind others to do so as well. The Borough
Police have received numerous complaints
lately and have stepped up enforcement of
this ordinance. If you want to report a dog
that is off-leash, please call the Police
non-emergency number at 610-655-4911.

A STAR SPAnGLeD SALUTe
PARADE: 10:00 A.M.
July 3 Deadline for registration of Homes Off The Parade Route must be made at Borough Hall. (610-376-7481)
NooN *If yOUR HOmE IS ON THE PARADE ROUTE, yOU DO NOT HAvE TO REGISTER.
July 4 Best decorated house/block contest judging (Decorations must be appropriate for patriotic theme)
8:30 A.M. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes awarded to BEST DECORATED HOUSE ON PARADE ROUTE, BEST DECORATED
HOUSE Off PARADE ROUTE, & BEST DECORATED BLOCK ON PARADE ROUTE.
9:15 A.M. Assemble for parade on 200-300 block of Wyomissing Boulevard.
9:30 A.M. to Judging of Parade Categories
9:50 A.M. 1. Boys Bikes
2. Girls Bikes
3. Scooters
4. Wagons
5. Baby Carriages
6. Costumes
7. floats
8. Pets
the Rubber Ducky Race
Support the Wyomissing Public Library
Participants must be 18 yrs or older
Sign-up for this fun event prior to the 4th at the
library and on the 4th at the Stone House.
Fire Cracker Fun Run
Sponsored by the Wyomissing Recreation Board and the
Wyomissing Area High School Cross Country team. Borough
residents are also invited to participate.
$10 registration fee
To pre-register, call 610-373-4029 or
register on Parade day at the Stone House.
Race starts promptly at 9:30 A.m. from beginning of the
parade route and runs the parade route (1200 Cleveland Ave.)
Categories: K-4th, 5th & 6th grade, 7th-9th grade,
10th-12th grade, 18 & over
Wyomissing Recreation Board
President / Jerry Wojciechowski
members / Chuck Barbera, Tom Bausher, Kristie Brunner, Eric Esterbrook,
Kelly ferrandino, meghan filoon, Randy Weidner, Pam Shields, Wyatt metzger
Recreation Director / Diane Hollinger
WYOMISSING, PA
Concerts, games, free pony rides, raft rides, balloon sculptures & refreshments
available at the Stone House following the parade. Have lunch & join the fun!
9. motorized floats
10. motorized Play vehicles
11. Groups - unlimited # residents within theme
12. Antique Cars - Over 25 yrs old
13. Classic Cars - At least 15 yrs old or discontinued model
14. Skates & Blades
15. visitors Entry
ALL CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CARS mUST LINE UP ON THE 1100 BLOCK Of READING BLvD. AT ASSEmBLy TImE.
10:00 A.m. PARADE - EVERY PARADE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR PARADE BADGE
11:00 A.M. Stone House Activities
NO PARKING ON PARADE ROUTE AFTER 7:00 A.M. & NO bUsINEss OR POlITIcAl ADVERTIsING AllOWED bY PARADE PARTIcIPANTs
RAIN DAtE: July 7 - 10:00 A.M.
Parade Featuring:
The Wyomissing Band, The Philharmonic Band, Buccaneer
Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band,
the Centerport Band, the Hawk mountain Highlanders, The
Happy Dutchman German Band, the Northeast variety Band &
Wyomissing Area High School marching Band
Novelty Games
6 yrs & under - Peanut Scramble
7 to 9 yrs - Sack Race
10 to 12 yrs - 3 Legged Race
13 to 15 yrs - Water Balloon Toss
16 yrs & older - Egg Toss
Pie Eating Contest
• 10, 11, 12 years old category
• Also, 13+ category
Sign up on day of event
FREE t-shirt for contestants
(Limit 20 participants in each category)
Pool opens
1:30 p.m.
Pool Games
4:00 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration Committee / Eric Esterbrook, Kelly ferrandino,
meghan filoon, Diane Hollinger, Randy Weidner, Pam Shields
Parade master / Denise Greenwood
Judges / Kristie Brunner, Kelly ferrandino,
Community Groups / meghan filoon
Pie Contest / Eric Esterbrook
Star Spangled Banner / David and Dail Richie

Honoring America’s True Heroes
Wyomissing Honors Our True
American Heroes
Join us Saturday, May 26, 2012 for a great Borough tradition
as Wyomissing honors True American Heroes from all wars at
our annual Memorial Day Parade Ceremony. Our day begins at
9:45am with a parade through the Wyomissing Hills section of
the Borough as detailed below, featuring military marching units,
bands, community representatives and dignitaries. A Memorial
Ceremony and Military Tribute immediately follow the parade in
the Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park.
In tribute to all of our nation’s fallen heroes, we ask all Wyomissing
residents to proudly fly the American Flag outside their homes
during this day, and throughout the Memorial Day Weekend.
Parade:
Parade participants should assemble in the Wyomissing Hills
Memorial Park on Valley Road no later than 9:00 a.m. The
Parade begins promptly at 9:45 a.m. and will follow the route
shown on the map below.
No parking will be allowed on the route until 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 9:45 A.M.
–No Rain Date
Featuring: The Buccaneer Alumni Association, Northeast Variety Band,
The Wyomissing Area Marching Unit, The Happy Dutchmen German
Band, Pretzel City Jazz Dixieland Band and The Rajah Chanters.
Assemble Here
Memorial Day Services
Immediately following the Parade in Memorial Park.
Welcome
Invocation
The National Anthem
Ceremonial Flag Folding
Grand Marshall Presentation
Laying of the Memorial Wreaths
Wreaths will be presented by local dignitaries and
members of the United States Armed Forces
Benediction
Rifle Salute and Taps – “Taps” and “Echo” by the
Buccaneer Alumni Association, Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps.
Parade Route

Summer Reading 2012
Dream BIG! @ Wyomissing
Public Library
June 11 through August 18
Catch a falling star and follow it to Wyomissing
Public Library for an unforgettable summer!
Catch a rare glimpse of nocturnal creatures
when they visit on June the 23rd. Snuggle up
with your coziest blanket for family movie
nights. Cool off with friends on Sprinkler Day!
The Yocum Institute will return with two stellar
performances and many innovative workshops
for children and teens.
Professional cartoonist Ben Caldwell of the
Yocum Institute will guide teens in creating
their own story boards. Perhaps the stars will
reveal the secrets of your future at our astrology
event for teens.
Remember to visit the library for easy access to
books on the Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior
High School summer reading assignment list.
Weekly story time with Miss Corinne and
Mini Mother Goose on the Loose will
continue throughout the summer. For more
information, call or visit our website or
Facebook page.
Wyomissing Public Library is the perfect
destination to enrich your child’s summer with
quality programs and events that are always
free of charge.
Corinne H. Brumbach, M.L.S - Children’s Librarian
Email: corinne@wyopublib.org
Wyomissing Public Library
9 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: 610-374-2385 • Fax: 610-374-8424
Borough of Wyomissing
Borough Hall
22 Reading Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-376-7481
Postal Customer
SUMMER RECREATION EVENTS
Recreation Department
April 21
Earth Day Fair – 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Happy Hollow Playground
Rain date –April 22 – 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
May 5
Fishing Rodeo – Stone House
Registration 8:30 A.M.
Rodeo - 9:00 – 11:45 A.M.
May 26
Memorial Day Parade at Wyomissing Hills
Memorial Park – 9:45 A.M.
May 26
Wyomissing Pool Opens at 12:00 Noon
June 14
Playground Registration for Happy Hollow
and Wyomissing Hills – at the playgrounds
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
June 15
Playground Registration for Happy Hollow
and Wyomissing Hills – at the playgrounds
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
June 14
Tennis Program Registration at Happy
Hollow and Wyomissing Hills
Playgrounds 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
June 15
Tennis Program Registration at
Happy Hollow and Wyomissing Hills
Playgrounds 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
June 18
First day of playground and tennis programs
June 24
Concert-in-the-Park at the Stone House
with the Maria Damore Ensemble
6:00 P.M. Rain date – June 25
Sponsored by VIST Financial
July 4
4th of July Parade - 10:00 A.M.
Rain date – Sat. July 7th – 10:00 A.M.
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Reading, PA
Permit No. 192
July 15
Concert-in-the-Park at the Stone House
with the Reading Pops Orchestra
6:30 P.M. – Rain date – July 16
Sponsored by Redner’s Markets
August 1
Concert-in-the-Park at the Stone House
with the Ringgold Band and the
Children’s Lantern Parade – 7:30 P.M.
Rain date – August 2 – 7:30 P.M.
Sponsored by Customers Bank
August 10
Last Day of Playground and Tennis Programs