Regular Meeting                                                                                     February 17, 2009

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:35 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., Gail Jares, Richard Morris, P.E. and Chief Andrews.

 

Following the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman Curtis called for public comment on agenda items other than development or rezoning applications. Rick Figaski of 1528 Westwood Drive in Millcreek Township read a letter he had written requesting the Board of Supervisors to reconsider their proposal to expend $10,000.00 of taxpayer funds by employing a professional consulting service to study recruitment options in the future hiring and retention of police candidates by Millcreek Township. Mr. Figaski understands that this study would be directed at recruiting minorities and female candidates.  Brian McGrath stated that the Board discussed tabling the awarding of this contract prior to this meeting because of questions the Board had on proposals that were received. The Board will review and discuss his letter.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the Board’s December 23, 2008 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the minutes of the Board’s February 10, 2008 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 $541,589.09 and the Sewer Revenue Fund bills in the amount of $89,037.92. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to table awarding the contract for professional consulting services for two weeks. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Chairman Curtis reported that the following bids were received for a 2006 or newer articulated wheel loader:

 

            A.R. Beatty Diesel, Inc.    –          2006 Kawasaki 70ZV wheel loader 

Total - $88,000.00           

            Five Star Equipment, Inc.  –          New 2009 John Deere 524K          

Total - $92,500.00

            Highway Equipment Co.   –           2008 Hyundai “Toolmaster” (app. 50 hours)

                                                            Total - $87,900.00

 

Mr. Kujawa stated he received a letter from Bill Hitchcock, Garage Foreman, who recommended that Millcreek Township purchase the loader from the low bidder, Highway Equipment for a 2008 Hyundai model HL740-7A with 50 hours. The machine will be delivered with a two year warranty and a 2,000 hour warranty. It is comparable in size and power to the CASE-621, which is the loader we are replacing it with. Bill Hitchcock and Gary Walters, Foremen for the Streets Department traveled to Pittsburgh; they ran it for several hours and evaluated the machine. The loader comes with air conditioning, heated mirrors, quick coupler to change buckets and also has air-ride. It seems to be very well designed. It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to purchase the 2008 Hyundai HL740-7A for $87,900.00. Motioned carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the release of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Letter of Credit S068422 in the amount of $131,430.00 for G.E.I.D.C. & DHL (Greater Erie Development Corp., developer). All public improvements were completed in accordance with Township specifications. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to allow Millcreek Township Fire Police to help out with traffic control at Presque Isle State Park during Discover Presque Isle Days 2009 which runs through July 24th – 26th. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Chairman Curtis 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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

 

Gail Jares

Administration Clerk       

 

 

APPROVED:    February 24, 2009

 

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa

Brian P. McGrath