Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         February 10, 2009

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Curtis in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Brian McGrath, Lawrence Curtis, Joseph Kujawa, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.

 

Following the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman Curtis 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 the minutes of the Board’s February 3, 2009 meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve payment of the weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $102,873.30.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Curtis announced the following RFP’s received and opened on January 14, 2009 for the evaluation of and recommendations regarding strategies for recruitment and retention by the Millcreek Township Police Department:

 

Problem Solvers Network, LLC, Attn:  Dan Sweny

P. O. Box 9037, Erie, PA  16505-8037                                              $30,750.00         

 

The Waters Consulting Group, Inc., Attn:  Linda C. Cobb

5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 625, Dallas, TX  75254-7593                      $33,200.00         

 

Capital City Strategies Group, LLC, Attn:  Kirk E. Ross

112 East Jeffrey Place, Columbus, OH  43214-1704                            $10,000.00

 

The firm submitting the lowest proposal will be contacted for discussion.  A contract may be awarded at the February 17 or 24 meeting. 

 

Mr. Kujawa announced the following bids received on February 6, 2009 for one 2006 or newer articulated wheel loader:

 

A. R. Beatty Diesel, Inc., Attn:  Tom Gresh                                                    

5251 Kuhl Road, Erie, PA  16510-4791                                            

                        2006 Kawasaki 70ZV wheel loader                                      $88,000.00                                                                                                                                 

Five Star Equipment, Inc., Attention:    Bill McDonald

#46 Route 97, P. O. Box 812, Waterford, PA  16512-0812                   

                        New 2009 John Deere 524K                                               $92,500.00

 

            Highway Equipment Company, Attn:  Tom Allen

I-79 and West Road, McKean, PA  16426                                        

                        2008 Hyundai “Toolmaster” (app. 50 hours)                          $87,900.00

 

One of the Streets Department Foreman and the Manager of the Township Garage intend to look at the two new machines and discuss them with PennDOT and the City because they have these machines.  A contract will be award at next week’s meeting.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to adopt Resolution 2009-R-6; a Resolution authorizing submission by Millcreek Township of an application for a grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Walnut Creek Stream Bank Stabilization at Zimmerly Road.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

            Total Residential Structures                                               $251,800.00

            Total Non-residential Structures                                         $  85,000.00

                                                                                                $336,800.00

 

            Zoning Permits Issued                                                                  8

            Zoning Permit Fees                                                          $   1,500.00

 

On the recommendation of Treasurer Wolf, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve a new one-year contract agreement for investment advisory services with Morrison Fiduciary Services.  This contract agreement is a continuation of the previous one but with an increase in the annual fee to $35,200.00.  This contract is renewable at one year increments with 90 days notice of cancellation.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the contract agreement and that the Supervisors be authorized to sign.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Treasurer Wolf, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that the Secretary and Treasurer be authorized to sign update agreements with PNC Bank for the update of their resolutions and authorizations for depository accounts.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Several years ago the Township purchased a significant number of orange barrels rather than renting them.  From time to time, the barrels get crushed and are brought back to the yard for straightening and repair.  Clifford Joslin, Streets Department Foreman, tried to get three quotations on a pickup truck mounted drum straightener but there is only one manufacturer.  Grainger and U. S. Municipal Supply could not offer the item.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to purchase the drum straightener from Tapco for $1,495.00 plus $50.00 shipping.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa reported that the following quotations were received for a welder for the Eastside Garage:

 

            Harbor Freight Tools (not repairable in town)                       $189.99

General Welding Supply, Inc. - Lincoln welder K1297             $560.00

Welders Supply Company - Lincoln welder K1297                  $499.50

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to purchase the welder from Welders Supply for $499.50.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

The Recycling Department reported a 9% increase in recycling materials collected in Millcreek Township in 2008.  Also, 4.5% less trash was collected at curbside which goes to the landfill.  There were 89.26 tons less garbage actually going to the landfill with 396.30 tons more recycling done in 2008.  Mr. Kujawa thanked Christine Walter, Judy Zelina, and the residents of Millcreek Township for outstanding recycling efforts. 

 

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.  Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    February 17, 2009

 

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa

Brian P. McGrath