Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         February 5, 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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the minutes of the Board’s meeting of January 29, 2008.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve payment of the weekly bills in the following amounts:

 

                        General Fund                                          $481,241.68

                        Sewer Revenue Fund                                $  99,587.32

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to adopt Resolution 2008-R-4; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township of Millcreek:  Edgewater Circle from the north right-of-way line of Arbuckle Road around loop and back, and Forest Run from Edgewater Circle to end of pavement.  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-5; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township of Millcreek:  Timbercrest Court from the east right-of-way line of McCreary Road to the cul-de-sac.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to adopt Resolution 2008-R-6; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township of Millcreek:  Tuscany Lane from the south right-of-way line of Heidler Road to the cul-de-sac.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to reduce First National Bank Letter of Credit 1333 from $33,079.00 to $5,000.00 for the Garrett A. and Tina M. Geib property on West 38th Street.  The vegetative growth has not been 85% established in the detention basin.  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 S700118 from $24,538.00 to $15,200.00 (10% of original amount) for Briarwood Village No. 7 (Leonard E. and Walburga Kobl, developers).  The detention facility must be completed.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Kevin D. and Lorie L. Pustelak requested approval to release National City Bank Letter of Credit SCL013991 in the amount of $48,796.00 for Lorie’s Wildridge Restaurant; however, sidewalks must be completed after the Township relocates Swanville Road.  Engineer Morris recommended the amount be reduced to $1,320.00 to cover the cost of the 60 feet of sidewalk they are required to install.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve a reduction of this Letter of Credit to $1,320.00 for the reason stated above.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by William Hitchcock, Manager of Township Garage, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Garage from Princeton Ford on State Contract 4600010644 – Item 40 for $16,682.00.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Hitchcock requested permission to attend the Work Truck Show in Atlanta, Georgia from February 25 to 28, 2008.  If booked now, $600.00 would cover his flight, four nights’ hotel and car rental.  He has a free pass for the show.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the request and to provide a meal allowance.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  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 rate changes for the 2008 spring season staff:

 

            Nylene Baney                  Weight Training Supervisor                       $9.50/hour

            Samantha Dylewski          Lifeguard – MIHS                                    $7.65/hour

            Lizzie Schraven               Water Safety Instructor – MIHS                 $9.00/hour

            Lauren Stucznski             Water Safety Instructor – MIHS                 $9.00/hour

            Julie Owens                    Water Safety Instructor – MIHS                 $9.00/hour

 

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

 

The Streets Department received the following quotations for the removal of two trees, including stumps, on Michigan Boulevard:

 

            Dibble Tree Service                                                         $   750.00

            Jake Thomas Tree Service                                                 $   995.00

            Lindenberger Tree Service                                                $1,100.00

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to have the trees removed by Dibble Tree Service for $750.00.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by William Hitchcock, Garage Manager, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the purchase of a new Vogele Model 5203-2 Paver from Groff Tractor & Equipment for $290,000.00 under State Contract 4600008931, Item 82.  The Township’s two old pavers will be sold at a future date.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

William Perry, Foreman of Buildings and Grounds, received the following quotations for one (1) panel saw for the wood shop:

 

            Perry Mill Supply Company                                               $1,284.00

            Grainger Industrial Supply                                                 $1,109.70

                        (State Contract)

            SouthernTool.com                                                            $1,299.95

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the purchase of the saw from Grainger Industrial Supply for $1,109.70.  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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to adjourn.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

 

Phyllis a. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    February 12, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa