Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         July 24, 2007

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Kujawa in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Lawrence Curtis, Joseph Kujawa, Brian McGrath, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, and Richard Morris, P.E.

 

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

 

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

 

            General Fund                                                      $561,986.90

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                            $282,388.82

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

A public hearing was held on the following subdivision of property:

 

E. LaSalle and Dorothy Padden.  Subdivision Plan.  A subdivision plan to create a 5.02 acre parcel (Lot 1) located north of the intersection of Perry Highway (S.R. 0505) and Glenwood Park Avenue in Tract 342.

 

Engineer Morris reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval with the following:

 

Requirements:

1.                   Must show both zoning districts.

2.                   Must show sanitary easement.

3.                   Must show 100 year flood plain.

 

Ted Padden appeared on behalf of his parents’ estate.  The paint store wants to purchase the parcel on which it is located.  The family will keep the other parcel.  Mr. Padden understands and agrees to the requirements.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the subdivision plan with the requirements stated above.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Riehl Subdivision.  Subdivision Plan.  A subdivision plan to create three (3) 7,800 square foot parcels located along the west line of Marshall Drive north of West 10th Street in Tract 9.

 

Engineer Morris reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval but noted that the Transportation Plan shows the need for five feet (5’) of additional right-of-way along Marshall Drive.  However, they felt this was not necessary and would not recommend this request.

 

Chip Riehl, 2580 West 8th Street, appeared on behalf of the plan.  He stated the property was developed in the 70’s.  Three houses were built and approval of this subdivision would be a formalization of three separate lots.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the subdivision plan.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Riehl Subdivision No. 2.  Subdivision Plan.  A subdivision plan to create a 0.145 acre parcel and a 0.146 acre parcel located along the east line of Powell Avenue north of
West Lake Road in Tract 10.

 

Engineer Morris reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval with the following:

 

Variances:

1.                   Frontage less than 60 feet.

2.                   Total lot area less than 7,200 square feet.

3.                   Depth less than 120 feet.

 

Chip Riehl, 2580 West 8th Street, appeared on behalf of the plan.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the subdivision with the variances stated above.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Engineer Morris explained the need for a Sidewalk Construction Agreement for the Thomas A. and Patricia I. Petrone property at 1821 High Street.  The Petrones plan to demolish their existing home on the southeast corner of High and Summer Streets and rebuild.  A sidewalk will be constructed on the majority of the 117.5 feet High Street frontage.  Topography and large, beautiful trees prevent the Petrones from constructing sidewalks from the west 11 feet of High Street and the entire 136.8 feet of Summer Street frontage.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the Sidewalk Construction Agreement that defers construction of the above described sidewalks.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve a Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in the amount of $50,000.00 for the acquisition and development of Cassidy Park.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Curtis submitted the following quotations for approximately 400 lime green safety shirts, short sleeve and tank tops:

 

            Short Sleeve

 

            Silk Screen Unlimited                                          $4.85 up to XL

                                                                                    $1.00 more for sizes above XL

 

            L. Press and Company                                          $4.50 up to XL

                                                                                    $1.00 more for sizes above XL

 

            Carlotti International                                            $5.45 up to XL

                                                                                    $1.25 more for sizes above XL

 

            Creative Imprints                                                 $5.45 up to XL

                                                                                    $1.25 more for sizes above XL

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to purchase the short sleeve shirts from L. Press and Company for the prices shown above.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Tank tops

 

Creative Imprints                                                 $5.45 up to XL

                                                                        $1.25 more for sizes above XL

 

Silk Screen Unlimited                                          $5.45 up to XL

                                                                        $1.00 more for sizes above XL

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to purchase the tank top shirts from Silk Screen Unlimited for the prices shown above.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to approve an agreement with New World Systems which entitles Millcreek Township to a total of 71 standard authorized users for standard software site licenses on the new financial software the Township is getting.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to appoint William Baughman, 5139 Wolf Run Drive, as a member on the Planning Commission.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa reported that within the last six weeks, the grinder at the Recycling Center was damaged.  A settlement of $192,825.00 was reached with the insurance company.  A Vermeer and a Bandit grinder were demonstrated at the Center.  Discussions were held with DEP regarding the purchase of another machine, the application for a $20,000.00 grant, and the agreement with Fairview Township for them to pay 40 percent.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the purchase of a Bandit grinder under State Contract No. 4600008988 for $137,150.10 ($329,975.10 less insurance payment) with reimbursement of 40 percent by Fairview Township after the first of the year.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis that three individuals from Millcreek Township be permitted to attend the 6th Annual Economic Conference on August 14, 2007 at Behrend Campus sponsored by the Economic Research Institute of Erie at the cost of $75.00 for government organizations.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 

 

It was recommended by Attorney Adair, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the CDBG Funding Approval Agreement for the 2007 fiscal year which was received from the Erie County Planning Department and confirmed by the Housing and Urban Development and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the same.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Lorie’s Wildridge Restaurant at Route 20 and Swanville Road.  The owners will maintain the facility.  Chairman Kujawa 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. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

 

                                                                       

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    February 19, 2008

 

Joseph S. Kujawa

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis