Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         January 15, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman McGrath in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Lawrence Curtis, Brian McGrath, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.  Mr. Kujawa was not in attendance. 

 

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 January 7, 2008 organization meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the January 7, 2008 regular meeting. 

 

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 Interchange Road due to the requirement of additional stormwater management.  Motion 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 Stormwater Maintenance agreement for the Millcreek Pavilion – Towneplace Suites located on Interchange Road due to the requirement of additional stormwater management.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Carrollwood Development, Lot 3, located at Zuck Road and Palermo Drive.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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 West 18th Street and Hilborn Avenue.  L O C Inc. experienced a devastating fire on November 7, 2007.  They wish to build an identical building on the same footprint and using the original footer.  There will be no additional impervious area.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Street Light Clerk Gail Jares, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the installation of ten (1) 100-watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights on 16’ fabricated poles in Glen Meadows Subdivision, Phase 4 (Deerfield Drive, Marigold Lane, and Hollyhock Court).  Developer Robert Tidmore signed Phase I and Phase II petitions.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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 James Sperry, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to employ Charles Elliott, Arlene Elliott, and Al Bossar, all in the position of Barn Supervisors at the rate of $8.00 per hour.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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 January 31, 2008 in Edinboro, 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.

 

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
January 15, 2008 at the appropriate pay rate.  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 to change the classification of Patrolmen Mark Fritz and Michael Inman from Probationary to Class “D” Patrolmen, effective January 5, 2008.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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 9:42 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    January 22, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis