Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         November 13, 2007

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 a.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, Peter Dion, and Charles Pierce.

 

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 the minutes of the Board’s October 30, 2007 meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

            General Fund  (November 3, 2007)                          $  83,629.04

            General Fund  (November 8, 2007)                          $483,830.79

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                                        $  42,702.18

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Subdivision of Property:

 

Drew R. and Deborah A. Williams.  Subdivision Plan.  A subdivision plan to create two (2) 8,400 square foot parcels (Lots 1 and 2); a 9,000 square foot parcel (Lot 3); and a 7,200 and 5,920 square foot parcel located at the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Dudley Street in Tract 346.  Said 7,200 square foot parcel and 5,920 square foot parcel are to become integral parts of Erie County Tax Parcels 33-120-53-7 and 6 respectively.  (Tabled at Supervisors’ meeting on October 23, 2007.)

 

Mr. Dion reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended denial based on Lots 1, 2 and 3 and residue on Richmond Street having less than 10,500 square foot of lot area as required with public sewer, and providing on-lot water.

 

Mike Sanford appeared on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Williams asking for a two-week tabling to work out issues regarding water.  The 45-day time limit required for a decision will expire before the two weeks.  More time is needed.  The Board will require a waiver for the additional time from the allotted time under Section 5.08 of the Municipality’s Planning Code.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to table this subdivision plan for two weeks with the condition that a waiver be signed.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

John H. and Julie M. Willow, for property located at 1104 Selinger Avenue, now zoned Resort Business and Light Industry Districts, asking for a change of classification of the Resort Business portion of the property to Light Industry District.

 

Mr. Pierce reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission  and the Erie County Planning Department recommended approval.

 

Daryl Terella, 5 West 10th Street, spoke on behalf of the petition.  The owners wish to have the entire property zoned light industry.  The property is for sale or lease and is designed for a light industrial building for the highest and best use.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the rezoning as stated above.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Housing and Neighborhood Development Service, for property located at 5125 West Ridge Road, now zoned Agriculture and “B” Business District, asking for a change of classification to “D” Residence District.

 

Mr. Pierce reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission and the Erie County Planning Department recommended approval.

 

Chuck Scalise of H.A.N.D.S., 502 East 12th Street, appeared on behalf of the petition.  Senior housing is proposed for the 2.9 acre site. 

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the rezoning as stated above.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On motion by Mr. McGrath, seconded by Mr. Curtis, Resolution 2007-R-32 was adopted making application for a permit to install and operate traffic signals on West Grandview Boulevard (S.R. 4014) at LECOM driveway and Springview Drive.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to deny the request of D’Angelo Family Limited Partnership (Sumprop Investments, Inc.) for the release of PNC Bank Letter of Credit 18101205-00-000 in the amount of $61,886.00 because Pond A has not been given reasonable conformity by Hill Engineering.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the reduction of Citizens Bank Letter of Credit S903041 from $215,708.00 to $115,385.00 for Millfair Heights Subdivision No. 10 (Redinger Homes, developer).  Items remaining to be completed include pavement, sidewalks, storm sewer, monumentation, and signage.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the reduction of PNC Bank Letter of Credit 18100984-00-000 from $89,472.00 to $75,609.00 for Oak Hill Subdivision, Phase II (Citadel Development Company, developer).  Items remaining to be completed include pavement, sidewalks, monumentation, and signage.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the reduction of PNC Bank Letter of Credit S264160NWP for Shenandoah Meadows No. 4 (Pastore, Inc.)  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 of $116,917.00.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to deny the request of Whispering Woods Ltd. Partnership for a reduction in National Bank of North East Letter of Credit 241 from $222,952.00 to $48,240.00 for Whispering Woods Estates, Phase I, because Pond 2 has not been given reasonable conformity by Hill Engineering.  There is also an issue with fencing according to Mr. Kujawa.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to deny the request of Whispering Woods Ltd. Partnership for a reduction in First National Bank Check 3267 from $8,000.00 to $2,640.00 for Whispering Woods Estates, Phase 3, because an agreement called for the completion of all sidewalks by July 1, 2007.  The sidewalks are not complete.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

The installation of eight (8) 100-watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights on 16’ fabricated poles on Platinum Drive in Sterling Ridge, Phase 4 was approved on motion by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath with the condition that the developer pay the cost of installation of the poles and fixtures.  John Maleno, developer, signed both Phase I and II of the developer petitions.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

The installation of seven (7) 100-watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights on 16’ fabricated poles on Summit Place in Evergreen Subdivision was approved on motion by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath with the condition that the developer pay the cost of installation of the poles and fixtures.  Michael Peck of Citadel Development signed both Phase I and II of the developer petitions.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath presented the October Building Construction Report as follows:

 

            Total Residential Structures                                               $2,263,300.00

            Total Non-residential Structures                                         $   944,823.79

                                                                                                $3,208,123.79

 

            Zoning Permits Issued                                                                   37

            Zoning Permit Fees                                                          $    10,350.00

 

It was recommended by Treasurer Wolf, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the appointment of Buseck, Barger & Bleil, Inc. to perform the 2007 Sewer Revenue Fund and General Fund audit, and that Mr. Wolf be authorized to sign the engagement letter.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to permit Cpl. David Edward to attend a Sig Arms training course at Allegheny County Police Academy.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa thanked all veterans who made great sacrifices for the cause of freedom.

 

Mr. Kujawa thanked all those who voted last week in the snow storm and those who voted for him.  He pledges to work as hard in the next six years as he has in the past.

 

It was recommended by James Sperry, Director of Parks and Recreation, to employ Samantha Dylewski as a lifeguard at the MIHS pool at the rate of $7.15/hour.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath reminded residents to put up stakes along the edge of the road – every 50 feet, one foot from the edge of the road, out of the ground about four feet with reflective material on the top.  The stakes are very beneficial to the snow plow drivers and save a lot of lawn damage.

 

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 9:50 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    November 20, 2007

 

Joseph S. Kujawa

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis