Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         March 18, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Chairman McGrath in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Brian McGrath, Joseph Kujawa, Phyllis Vollbrecht, Charles Pierce, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.  Supervisor Curtis and Solicitor Adair were on vacation.

 

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. McGrath to approve payment of the weekly bills in the following amounts:

 

            General Fund                                                                  $571,382.75

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                                        $  51,537.91

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

Dennis M. Styn/Millcreek Community Hospital, for property located at 5637 Peach Street, now zoned “C” Business District, asking for a change of classification to “B” Business District.

 

Mr. Pierce reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval and the Erie County Planning Department gave no recommendation.  The Comprehensive Plan calls for commercial zoning.  Mr. Pierce reported receiving an amendment to the petition to keep a 104’ x 40’ defined area as “C” Business for the purpose of erecting a billboard that would comply with all zoning requirements.

 

Dennis Styn, 4570 Pineview Court, appeared on behalf of the request and confirmed the above amendment.  No one appeared in opposition.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the rezoning of 5637 Peach Street with the above stated amendment.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Chen Kai Fan and Fei Chiao Chang, for property located at 4202 West Ridge Road, now zoned Light Industry, “A” Residence, and “B” Business Districts, asking for a change of classification to “B” Business District.

 

Mr. Pierce reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval and the Erie County Planning Department gave no recommendation.  The Comprehensive Plan calls for commercial and industrial zoning.

 

No one appeared on behalf of or in opposition to the petition.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the rezoning of 4202 West Ridge Road.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve a six-month extension of the Land Development Plan approval for George’s Restaurant at West 26th Street and Caughey Road.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the reduction of Citizens Bank Check #093965544-5 from $22,391.00 to $7,891.00 for Park Place Condominiums/Buckeye Apartments (Judy A. Buckeye, developer).  Items remaining to be completed include storm sewers, catch basin, pond excavation, and seeding.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath reminded everyone that next week’s meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, rather than 7:00 p.m. at Belle Valley, so that the Supervisors and Treasurer Wolf can attend a conference out of town and attend an ECATO meeting.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to direct Solicitor Adair to draft an ordinance for the following stop signs and speed limit signs:

 

Stop Signs

            Woodview Drive and Crosswinds Drive

                        Southwest corner making Woodview Drive the stop street eastbound

            Woodview Drive and Idyllbrook Lane

                        Southwest corner making Woodview Drive the stop street southbound

            Bison Court and Estate Drive

                        Northeast corner making Bison Court the stop street westbound

 

25 mph Speed Limit Signs

            Estate Drive from Golf Club Road north to Dunford Way

            Bison Court from Estate Drive east for the entire length

            West Gore Road from West Street east to Peach Street

 

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

 

Engineer Morris requested permission to attend a meeting in Meadville, PA on March 18, 2008 to discuss stormwater management with representatives of DEP and the Millcreek Mall.  The Township required stormwater management for Mall demolition/renovation work may be coordinated with stormwater management DEP will require in an effort to improve the water quality in the Walnut Creek watershed.  Travel will be by Township vehicle.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the request.  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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Cpls. Timothy Fallon and Christopher Hauber be permitted to attend a “Hand-On Electrical Fire/Arson Investigation” seminar on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2008 at the West Lake Fire Department.  Travel will be by Township vehicle.  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. Kujawa, seconded by Mr. McGrath, that Sgt. William Detisch and Cpl. Lesley Mitchell be permitted to attend a domestic violence conference on April 16, 2008 at the Bel Aire – Clarion Conference Center.  Travel will be by Township vehicle.  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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Sgt. Scott Irwin and Ptlm. Jason Shrader, Michael Inman, William Lawrence,
Michael Panighetti, and Kyle Caldwell be permitted to attend a three-day “Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner” course at the Erie County Public Safety Building.  Travel will be by Department vehicles.  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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Property/Evidence Custodian Friday Orr be permitted to attend a “Property and Evidence Management for Law Enforcement” course on June 25 and 26, 2008 in Allison Park, PA.  Attendance will contribute toward Mr. Orr’s certification as a Property and Evidence Specialist.  Travel will be by Department vehicle.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the use of Millcreek Fire Police for security and some parking control during at the 20th Annual Greek Festival from July 8 to 13, 2008.  The festival is sponsored by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.  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. McGrath to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 a.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

                                                                                                                                                Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    March 25, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa