Regular Meeting
The
regular meeting of the
Following
the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman McGrath called for public comment on agenda items
other than development or rezoning applications. No comments were heard.
It was
moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the
It was
moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to approve payment of the weekly
General Fund bills in the amount of $99,051.34.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to deny the request of Pastore, Inc. for a reduction
in PNC Bank Letter of Credit
00252915-00-000 from $122,650.00 to $161,567.00. A reduction in the number of items is
granted; however, due to increased costs, the security value is actually higher
for the reduced number of items than currently is. Therefore, the security amount could be
increased but will remain at the current level.
Items remaining to be completed include pavement and sidewalks. Motion to deny carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to re-approve the Land Development Plan for Millcreek Pavilion – Towneplace Suites located on
It was
recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to re-approve the Stormwater Maintenance agreement
for the Millcreek Pavilion – Towneplace Suites
located on
It was
recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Carrollwood Development,
It was
recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to approve an exemption from the Land Development Ordinance No. 94-26 for L O C
Incorporated at
It was
recommended by Street Light Clerk
Mr.
McGrath presented the December Building Construction Report along with the
totals for 2007 as follows:
December
Total Residential Structures $ 153,000.00
Total Non-residential Structures $ 139,200.00
$ 292,200.00
Zoning Permits Issued 3
Zoning Permit Fees $ 1,550.00
2007
Totals
Total Residential Structures $31,110,071.00
Total Non-residential Structures $57,951,624.00
$89,061,695.00
Zoning Permits Issued 411
Zoning Permit Fees $ 143,2370.00
It was
recommended by Parks and Recreation Director
Sewer
Department Foreman Richard Bridger requested permission to send four Sewer
Department employees to a required “Methods of Nutrient Testing” class on
February 13, 2008 in Linesville, Pennsylvania and that they be permitted to use
a Township vehicle for travel. It was
moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the request. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Richard
Bridger also requested permission to send six Sewer Department employees to a
“Water Protection” class on
Attorney
Adair reported that at the end of December, the Township acquired property to
the north of its main parcel and a condition of the subdivision approval for
that parcel was that it be made an integral part of the northwestern most
Township parcel. A deed has been
prepared to do that. It was moved by Mr.
Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Mr. McGrath,
Mr. Curtis to sign and Mrs. Vollbrecht to attest a deed that would be recorded
to accomplish this condition. Chairman
McGrath called for public comment; 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
to approve the promotion of Patrolman Mark W. Irwin to the rank of Corporal
effective
It was
recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath
to change the classification of Patrolmen Mark Fritz and Michael Inman from
Probationary to Class “D” Patrolmen, effective
Chief
Andrews requested permission to send Capt. Donald Tombaugh and Friday Orr,
Assistant to the Emergency Management Coordinator, to an “Incident Command
System – 300” course required by FEMA as part of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) on January 19, 20 and 27, 2008 at the Harborcreek Fire Department. The course is needed for staff level officers
involved in multi-agency coordination during emergencies. There is no charge for the course. Chief Andrews said this will be done on basis
of comp time reimbursement. 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. McGrath to adjourn the meeting at
Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
Assistant Secretary
APPROVED:
Brian
P. McGrath