Regular Meeting
The
regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to
order at
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
It was
moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve payment of the
weekly bills in the following amounts:
General Fund (
General Fund (
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
Mr. Dion reported that the Millcreek Township Planning
Commission recommended denial based on Lots 1, 2 and 3 and residue on
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,
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.,
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
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
The
installation of eight (8) 100-watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights on
16’ fabricated poles on
The
installation of seven (7) 100-watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights on
16’ fabricated poles on
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
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
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
Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
Assistant Secretary
APPROVED:
Joseph
S. Kujawa
Brian
P. McGrath