Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         April 8, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairman McGrath in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Lawrence Curtis, Brian McGrath, Joseph Kujawa, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.

 

Following the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman McGrath called for public comment on agenda items other than development or rezoning applications.  No comments were received.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the minutes of the Board’s April 1, 2008 meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve payment of the weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $87,684.91.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath announced the following bids received:

 

Resurfacing/color coating of tennis and basketball courts

 

            Paul O. Brown Company, Inc.

            126 Ball Circle, Syracuse, NY  13210                                              $19,800.00

 

            Nagle Seal Coating, Inc.

            7709 Maltlage Drive, Liverpool, NY  13090                                     $22,490.00

 

It was recommended by Parks and Recreation Director James Sperry, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to award the contract to Paul O. Brown Company, Inc. for $19,800.00.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

One (1) Used Forklift

 

            Erie Industrial Trucks, Inc.

            2419 West 15th Street, Erie, PA  16505

                        Used Mitsubishi FG45K-LPG (<600 hours)                          $28,888.00

                        Used Clark CMP50S – LPG (0007 hours)                              $36,699.00

 

            E. D. Farrell Company, Inc.

            2130 Loveland Avenue, Erie, PA  16506

                        New Yale pneumatic, Class V                                            $35,074.00

 

            PennWest Toyota Lift

            2860 West 23rd Street, Erie, PA  16506                                          

2005 Toyota forklift                                                          $20,750.00

 

It was recommended by the Operations Manager of the Township Garage, William Hitchcock, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to award the contract to PennWest Toyota Lift for $20,750.00.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the enactment of Ordinance No. 2008-3; an Ordinance of the Township of Millcreek, Erie County, Pennsylvania to establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour for Estate Drive, from Golf Club Road north to Dunford Way; for Bison Court, from Estate Drive east for its entire length; and for West Gore Road, from West Street east to Peach Street; providing for the erection of official signs to warn the traveling public of said speed limitation; establishing fines and penalties for violations; and including severability and repealor clauses.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the enactment of Ordinance No. 2008-4; an Ordinance of the Township of Millcreek, Erie County, Pennsylvania to amend Section 2 of Ordinance No. 64 enacted on September 6, 1966 and entitled “An Ordinance designating certain street intersections in the Township of Millcreek….as stop or yield intersections, requiring traffic to come to a stop or yield before entering said intersection, and marking the same as herein set forth,” and providing that at the intersection of Woodview Drive and Crosswinds Drive, Woodview Drive shall be the stop street; at the intersection of Woodview Drive and Idyllbrook Lane, Woodview Drive shall be the stop street; at the intersection of Bison Court and Estate Drive, Bison Court shall be the stop street; also providing for the erection of stop signs at said intersections; and further providing for penalties for violation of this Ordinance, severability and repealor.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the enactment of Ordinance No. 2008-5 with the correction of a typographical error in the first paragraph; an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2, known as the Zoning Ordinance, as re-enacted, amended and revised by Ordinance No. 100 and Ordinance No. 74-29 by changing the classification of certain parcels of land situate in the Township of Millcreek, County of Erie and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described as follows, to-wit:  A portion of the Property at 5637 Peach Street, now zoned “C” Business District, II Height and Area, to be rezoned to “B” Business District, II Height and Area; and Property at 4202 West Ridge Road, now zoned Light Industry, “A” Residence and “B” Business Districts, IV and I Height and Area, to be rezoned to “B” Business District, I Height and Area.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation and explanation by Attorney Adair, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to adopt Resolution 2008-R-10; a Resolution to approve an agreement with the County of Erie and the Millcreek Township School District pertaining to tax sales of properties located in Millcreek Township.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa, seconded by Mr. Curtis, that Christine Walter and Judy Zelina be permitted to attend the National Recycling Coordinators Conference and Expo from
September 21 to 24, 2008 in Pittsburgh.  Costs include hotel, meals, and transportation.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Attorney Adair explained that Engineer Morris received a letter from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources indicating that in connection with the grant to Millcreek from the Fish and Boat Commission, the Department had approved the substance of that agreement.  Part of that agreement involves the grant by Millcreek of a fishing access easement to the Fish and Boat Commission for areas along Walnut Creek on the Cassidy Park property.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the fishing access agreement; to record that agreement; and that the Chairman be authorized to sign and the Secretary to witness the same.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the assistance of Millcreek Police for traffic control and security at the annual March of Dimes Foundation “March of Babies” on Sunday, April 27, 2008, and the posting of temporary “No Parking” signs by the Building Maintenance Department along the walk route.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.  Also, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to authorize the Millcreek Township Fire Police to assist with traffic control during the event.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Ptlm. Donald Wells be permitted to attend training with the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators in Pittsburgh on April 17, 2008.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Voting yes:  Curtis, McGrath.  Voting no:  Kujawa.  Motion carried 2-1.

 

It was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Lt. Michael Tesore and Sgt. Carter Mook be permitted to represent the Police Department at a job fair at Edinboro University’s ninth annual Criminal Justice Day on April 15, 2008.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Mr. Kujawa asked if the Township has a problem with recruitment.  The Chief said this type of event allows Millcreek to present information to a targeted group about application to the Department.  Millcreek does require a minimum of 60 college credits.  Mr. Kujawa questioned sending a lieutenant and the only traffic officer.  The event is well worth while to the college community in the Chief’s opinion.  Mr. Curtis said Mr. Kujawa makes a good point but the Police Department is trying to get better educated officers.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Voting yes:  Curtis, McGrath.  Voting no:  Kujawa.  Motion carried 2-1.

 

There being no citizens to be heard or further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    April 15, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa