Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         February 12, 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, Julie Maggio, 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 meeting of February 5, 2008.  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 $68,339.01.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

A public hearing was held on the following petition requesting a change in zoning classification:

 

Colin Noble and Robert Attalla, for property located at 4915 Old Zuck Road, now zoned Agriculture District, asking for a change of classification to “B” Business District.

 

Mrs. Maggio reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval and Erie County Planning stated that the proposed rezoning change is generally consistent with the Erie County Comprehensive Plan.

 

Colin Noble, David Laird Associates, 1557 West 26th Street, Erie, PA, appeared on behalf of the petition.  No one appeared in opposition.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve this change.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the reduction of Citizens Bank Letter of Credit S900679 from $323,148.00 to $32,315.00 (10% of original) for Timberwood Estates (Landmark Developers, Inc.).  Items remaining to be completed include pavement, sidewalks, monumentation, and signage.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the reduction of Northwest Savings Bank Letter of Credit 20-17 from $28,430.00 to $1,000.00 (less than 10% as required by Developer’s Agreement) for Beacon Hill (Nanci L. and Patrick L. Lorei, developers) to cover only the 85% vegetative cover in the flood detention basin.  All other items are satisfactorily completed.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the release of Bank of America Letter of Credit 3084025 in the amount of $58,512.00 for Springhill Suites (Palmetto Hospitality of Erie, LLC).  All public improvements were completed in accordance with Township specifications.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Director James Sperry, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the following for the 2008 spring staff:

 

            Mark Coursey                 Outdoor Grill                              $  9.50/hour

            Alberta DeCrease            Art Supervisor                             $10.00/hour

            Charlotte Haggerty          Adult Dance Supervisor                Volunteer

 

Mr. McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to adopt Resolution 2008-R-7; PennDOT reimbursement for the design of the Old Sterrettania Road Bridge Replacement Project.  The preliminary engineering work is estimated to cost $80,000 to be split 80% Federal, 15% State, and 5% Millcreek Township.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Chief Andrews requested approval for Capt. Harry Love and Sgt. Scott Heidt to travel to Mechanicsburg, PA on February 19, 2008 to meet with officials from the Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority on February 20 to discuss the Department’s current grant application.  Travel will be by Department vehicle.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by
Mr. Kujawa to approve the request.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.

 

Chief Andrews requested approval for Crisis Negotiators Lt. Michael Dougan, Cpl. Lesley Mitchell, Cpl. Wayne Forcier, and Ptlm. Mark Keinath to travel to Mt. Lebanon, PA on March 11, 2008 for a training session.  Travel will be by Department vehicle.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the request.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.

 

Chief Andrews requested approval for Sgt. Michael Kabasinski, Cpl. Michael Little, Ptlm. Ben Bastow, and Ptlm. Brandon Heynes to travel to Harrisburg, PA on March 26 to 28, 2008 to attend the Pennsylvania Narcotics Officer’s Training Conference.  Travel will be by Department vehicle.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the request.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.

 

It was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the attendance of following officers at the spring 2008 training courses offered by the Pennsylvania State Police at the Northwest Training Center in Meadville, PA between March 1 and May 31.  All training is free of charge and officers will travel in Department vehicles.

 

FOCIS:  March 6, 2008

            Cpl. Wayne Forcier, Ptlm. Michael Schleicher, Ptlm. Jason Shrader

 

FOCIS:  March 20, 2008

            Ptlm. Christopher Gotham, Ptlm. Aaron Zacherl

 

FOCIS:  March 27, 2008

            Ptlm. Mark Fritz, Ptlm. William Lawrence

 

FOCIS:  April 10, 2008

            Ptlm. Scott Leone

 

FOCIS:  May 1, 2008

            Ptlm. John Eagley, Ptlm. Adam Hardner

 

Survival Spanish I:  April 22-24, 2008

Ptlm. Robert Bucko, Cpl. Anthony Chimera, Ptlm. Michael Fitzgerald, Ptlm. Mark Fritz, Ptlm. Mark Keinath, Lt. Christopher Lucas

Vehicle Stop Tactics:  May 13-14, 2008

            Ptlm. Kyle Caldwell, Ptlm. John Eagley, Ptlm. William Lawrence

 

Managing Crime Scene:  March 31-April 1, 2008

            Ptlm. Matthew Shollenberger

 

Auto Theft Prevention 101/102:  May 5, 2008

            Cpl. Anthony Chimera, Ptlm. Brian Fiorelli

 

Non-Traffic Death Investigations:  May 19-21, 2008

Ptlm. Michael Fitzgerald, Sgt. Scot Herman, Ptlm. Ryan Mays, Ptlm. Jason Shrader

 

Tactical Shooting:  May 19-20, 2008

            Ptlm. Brandon Heynes

 

Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

There being no citizens to be heard or further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

                                                                                                                                                Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    February 19, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa