Regular Meeting February 24, 2009

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Curtis in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building. Present were Gerald Wolf, Joseph Kujawa, Lawrence Curtis, Brian McGrath, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, and Richard Morris, P.E.

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 meeting of December 30, 2008. 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 17, 2009 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve payment of the weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $64,499.12. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

A public hearing was held on the following subdivision plans:

Paul F. and Alice E. Niebauer. Subdivision Plan. A subdivision plan to create a 0.144 acre parcel located west of Norris Drive and south of Glenridge Road in Tract 343. Said 0.144 acre parcel is to become an integral part of Erie County Tax Index No. 33-118-466-5.

Engineer Morris reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval with the requirement that said 0.144 acre parcel is to become an integral part of Erie County Tax Index No. 33-118-466-5. Mike Sanford, Sanford Surveying and Engineering, appeared on behalf of the plan. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the plan with the requirement stated above. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Subdivision Plan. A subdivision plan to create a 1.427 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of West Ridge Road (S.R. 0020) and Wegmans Drive in Tract 313.

Engineer Morris reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended approval. John Morris, Urban Engineers, appeared on behalf of the plan and noted that the Board approved this plan in July of 2006 but it was never recorded. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Mr. Kujawa, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to approve the subdivision plan. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the new AFSCME Local 3530 Contract to be effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011 and that the Board and Treasurer be authorized to sign the same. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. McGrath reported that Streets Department Foreman Clifford Joslin got one quotation for a “rambo” nozzle for the jetter from A & H Equipment for $975.00. There is only one manufacturer of this type of nozzle. It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve purchase of this nozzle. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Clifford Joslin received the following quotations for 50 additional high intensity striped barrels:

Work Area Protection Corporation

$55.32/each Total - $2,766.00

Newman Traffic Signs

$70.50/each Total - $3,525.00 plus freight $542.42 = $4,067.42

Signs and Blanks

No quotation

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to purchase the barrels from Work Area Protection Corporation. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. McGrath reported that Buildings and Grounds Foreman William Perry requested approval for James Roose to attend an “Electrical Ladder Drawings, Schematics and Diagrams for Industrial Plants and Public Facilities” class on April 20 and 21, 2009 in Cleveland at a cost of $1,555.00, and an “Electric Motors, Drives and Control Circuits” class on May 20 and 21, 2009 in Joliet, Illinois at a cost of $1,730.00. It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the request. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Perry received the following quotations for the removal of the old overhead door and the installation of a new insulated overhead door for the north side of Garage 2:

Miller Overhead Door Company $3,365.00

Shirey Overhead Door, Inc. $3,938.00

Roseto-Suter Overhead Doors $3,955.00

It was moved by Mr. McGrath, seconded by Mr. Kujawa, to purchase the overhead door from Miller Overhead Door Company for $3,365.00. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis that Mr. McGrath, in his capacity as Roadmaster of District I, be permitted to attend a PSATS meeting on March 17, 2009 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All expenses will be paid by PSATS. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On motion by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath, approval was granted for Eric Smith to attend two makeup sessions for the 2007 and 2008 Act 180 municipal police training required to maintain police officer certification from the Commonwealth; one on February 25 and 26 at Mercyhurst College in North East and the second on March 9 and 10 at Beaver County Community College in Monaca, Pennsylvania. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Kujawa, that Sgt. William Detisch and Cpl. Lesley Mitchell be permitted to attend a Domestic Violence Seminar on April 15, 2009 at the Bel Aire – Clarion Conference Center in Erie. They will attend during their scheduled work day. Chairman Curtis 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 employ Renee L. Heinlein as a school crossing guard on an as-needed basis. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Kujawa, to employ Alan L. Millet as an IT Specialist at $40,000.00 per year, effective as soon as possible. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Christine Walter, Recycling Coordinator, requested permission to attend a breakfast meeting to discuss recycling on April 8, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at the Abiding Hope Church, 5312 Peach Street. She will use her own vehicle. It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the request. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Christine Walter and Judy Zelina requested permission to attend the PROP Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania at the total cost of $881.00. It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the request. Chairman Curtis 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. Kujawa that Engineer Morris, Parks and Recreation Director James Sperry, and Mr. McGrath be permitted to attend a DCNR
pre-application meeting for Cassidy Park in Meadville on March 11, 2009. Travel will be by Township vehicle. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to employ Dan Johnston during his spring break (March 9 to 13, 2009) at the appropriate rate. Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to grant a six-month extension to October 29, 2009 of the Millcreek Township Zoning Hearing Board’s adjudication on the application of Millcreek Township Town Center, LP for a variance (Appeal No. 08-37). 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. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

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APPROVED: March 10, 2009

Lawrence G. Curtis

Brian P. McGrath

Joseph S. Kujawa