Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         November 20, 2007

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:31 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, Anne Shingledecker, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.

 

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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the Board’s November 13, 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 General Fund bills in the amount of $67,797.70.  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 a six-month extension of the final approval for the Millcreek Marketplace, Amendment 1, Land Development Plan.  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 First National Bank Letter of Credit 1375 from $893,370.00 to $411,463.00 for Whispering Woods Estates, Phase 5.  Items remaining to be completed include pavement, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and signage.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adopt Resolution 2007-R-33; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township of Millcreek – Stone Creek Drive from the west line of Whispering Woods Estates No. 2 to the centerline of Mystic Ridge, Forest Crossing from the centerline of Stone Creek Drive to the south line of Whispering Woods Estates No. 5, and Mystic Ridge from the south line of Whispering Woods Estates No. 5 to the cul-de-sac.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Dahlkemper Landscape Architects on Norcross Road.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Sterling Ridge Subdivision No. 4 (Platinum Drive).  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa wished  a “Happy Thanksgiving” to everyone.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to approve the request of Streets Foreman Clifford Joslin to send Christopher Brenner, Asphalt Plant Operator to the Update Refresher Course offered at Penn State on March 28, 2008 at the cost of $230.00, plus room, meals, and vehicle.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

In anticipation of the planned retirement of Cpl. Jon Still on December 29, 2007, it was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to employ Kyle Caldwell as a Probationary Police Office effective November 20, 2007 at the appropriate pay rate.  His employment is conditioned on the passing of physical and psychological examinations and the successful completion of certification as a municipal police officer by the Commonwealth.  Chairman Kujawa 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 approve a job change by Leanna Catania from Dispatcher in the Communications Center to Police Department Records Clerk/Receptionist effective November 26, 2007 at the appropriate pay rate.  The position was posted in accordance with the current AFSCME Local 3530 Contract.  Chairman Kujawa 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 that Cpls. Timothy Fallon and Christopher Hauber be permitted to attend a Fatal Fire/Arson Investigation Course offered by the Public Agency Training Council in Warren, Ohio on December 10 and 11, 2007.  A department vehicle will be used for transportation.  Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Joy Robbins, 4002 Calico Drive, appeared with a concern about the Porreco Center being a proposed site for a new 1,500 student community college.  She presented a petition signed by
87 neighbors (Calico Drive, Marcella Drive, and Amherst Road) who do not want their very close-knit neighborhood affected in any way.  She cited safety and noise issues.  They are concerned about their property values.  Mrs. Robbins asked that if there must be a new community college in Erie, could the Supervisors find another site where it would not destroy neighborhoods such as theirs.  Mr. Kujawa stated that he thought the preferred site was Family First property.  Asst. Engineer Anne Shingledecker informed the Board that nothing has come into the Engineering or Zoning Offices regarding this.  Mr. McGrath applauded Mrs. Robbins for taking a pro-active stand.  He explained the land development procedure that would have to be followed in order for a community college to locate at the Porreco Center.  And, ultimately it would come before the Board of Supervisors for approval.  At each step of the process, neighbors within 400 feet would be notified.  Mr. Curtis, too, thanked Mrs. Robbins for appearing and alerting the Board about this issue.

 

Mr. Kujawa said that the sidewalks and EMTA bus shelter being installed on Porreco Center property are not in preparation for a new community college.

 

Paul Wilcox, 4001 Calico Drive, also appeared in support of everything Mrs. Robbins said.  They live in a great neighborhood that should be kept as is. 

 

There being no other citizens to be heard or 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 9:55 a.m. 

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    November 27, 2007

 

Joseph S. Kujawa

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis