Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         August 5, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Lawrence Curtis, Brian McGrath, Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.  Mr. Kujawa was on vacation and Attorney Adair was absent due to illness.

 

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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the Board’s July 29, 2008 meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

            General Fund                                                                  $182,489.63

            Art Show Fund                                                                $      440.00

            Performance and Surety Bond Account Fund                          $  22,650.00

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                                        $512,358.83

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Regarding Resolution 2008-R-27; a Resolution for Sewage Facilities Plan Revision for the Upgrade of the Route 97 Sanitary Sewer Interceptor used by the Summit Township Sewer Authority, Engineer Morris explained that these improvements will provide additional capacity for Summit Township.  Summit Township agreed to cover all project costs.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath to adopt Resolution 2008-R-27.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve an increase in the hourly rate for crossing guards from $10.00 to $12.50 per session effective with the 2008/2009 school year.  The increase will be shared by Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Township School District.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Curtis was granted permission to attend the Pennsylvania Council of Governments meeting at Penn State on August 8, 2008, on motion by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath. 
Mr. Curtis will not be using a Township vehicle for travel.  Chairman McGrath 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 two Streets Department employees be permitted to attend a Pennsylvania One Call one-day seminar on September 18, 2008 in Cranberry Township.  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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    August 12, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis