Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         January 20, 2009

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:40 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 Board’s January 13, 2009 minutes.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve payment of the weekly bills as follows:

 

                        General Fund                                                      $698,996.31

                        Sewer Revenue Fund                                            $455,969.10

 

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 approve the amended land development plan for Superior Toyota located at Peach Street and West 56th Street due to revised locations to the sanitary, water and stormwater management systems.  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 approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Superior Toyota located at Peach Street and West 56th Street.  The developer will own and maintain the facility.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

The Building Construction Report for 2009 was reported by Mr. McGrath as follows:

 

                        Total Residential Structures                                   $24,101,291.00

                        Total Non-residential Structures                             $40,338,131.00

                                                                                                $64,439,422.00

 

                        Total Zoning Permits Issued                                                362

                        Total Zoning Permit Fees                                      $     112,850.00

 

On the recommendation of Treasurer Wolf, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Anne Flickinger be employed as part-time clerical (two days per week) in the Police Department at $9.50 per hour retroactive to January 1, 2009.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

On the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Director James Sperry, the following were approved for the 2009 spring staff on motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa:

 

            Julie Eckendorf                Lifeguard                                               $  7.65/hour

            Al Bossar                       Barn Supervisor                                       $  9.00/hour

            Dave Wayman                 Tai Chi                                                  $  9.50/hour

            Kathy Wayman                Tai Chi                                                  $  7.65/hour

            Mark Dietz                    Photography                                            $  9.50/hour

            Megan Merz                   Painting                                                 $10.00/hour

            Joanne Miller                  Qi Gong                                                 $10.00/hour

            Mark Coursey                 Outdoor Grilling                                      $10.00/hour

            Kathy Jury                      Jewelry Making                                       $10.00/hour

            Margaret Cacchione         Preschool & Toddler Aerobics                    $10.00/hour

            Charlotte Haggerty          Adult Dance                                           Volunteer

 

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 the Secretary be authorized to send communications to Jabe Construction and Equipment to terminate the Township’s agreement dated June 23, 2006 for services relating to the leaking supply line from the Asphalt Plant.  All repairs have been done by Jabe.  Another company will now monitor and finish the agreement with DEP.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath thanked the Streets Department employees and mechanics for their performance so far this winter with record amounts of snow.  There have been many phone calls thanking the Township for a job well done and very few complaints.  He reminded residents of Ordinance No. 99-7 which requires vehicles to be moved from the streets during a weather event.  The ordinance provides for a warning and towing, at the owner’s expense, if the vehicle is not moved within the required time frame.  He pointed out that some vehicles have been parked in the same place all winter which makes the snow plow driver’s job so much more difficult.  This causes a safety hazard for our drivers and emergency vehicles. 

 

Mr. Kujawa also thanked Streets and Garage employees.  He thanked Ptlm. Michael Schleicher, Police Department, for his quick response in shutting the water off after a sprinkler head ruptured at about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.  This saved the building from more damage than what was already done.  The elevator in the building is not working, so visitors who cannot use stairs should wait for several days before coming to the building. 

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Christine Walter, Recycling Clerk, be permitted to attend a Kiwanis meeting to speak about recycling on March 18, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.  She will use her own vehicle for transportation.  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 that Christine Walter be permitted to attend a Regional Recycling and Sustainability Forum on January 21, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jennings Conservation Center in Mercer County.  She will be traveling with Fairview Township.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa requested permission to advertise for bids for a used hi-lift as one of the Streets Department’s hi-lift is now down.  He asked Treasurer Wolf if this was included in the budget.  According to Treasurer Wolf, this was included in the budget, but he informed the Board that the Township was notified that a former employee filed for and was granted unemployment compensation which has potential of a non-budgeted $20,000-$25,000 expenditure.  Mr. Kujawa felt the hi-lift could be purchased for under $100,000.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to advertise for bids for the hi-lift.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Curtis also thanked Lt. Tom Luschini who had access to the building’s schematics on Sunday morning and worked with Ptlm. Schleicher to get the water turned off on Sunday morning.  Had they not reacted as they did, there would have been much more damage.

 

Millcreek Township has been requested to send representatives to PennDOT’s pre-construction conference for the intersection improvements of West 12th Street and Peninsula Drive and
West 26th Street and Peninsula Drive on January 28, 2009 in Oil City at 10:00 a.m.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Traffic Engineer Dick Whitbread, Township Engineer Rick Morris and Supervisor Brian McGrath be permitted to attend and that a Township vehicle be used for travel.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

With the retirement of Capt. Harry Love on January 20, 2009, Chief Andrews recommended the following promotions to maintain the rank structure in the Investigative Services Division.  The officers recommended have satisfied the requirements of the promotion process and are eligible for advancement.  There will be no new expenditures necessary as a result of these promotions.

 

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to promote Lt. Michael Tesore to the rank of Captain in the Investigative Services Division.  He will command the entire division.  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 promote Sgt. Scott Heidt to the rank of Lieutenant.  He will now lead the Criminal Investigation Section of the Investigative Services Division.  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 to promote Cpl. Michael Little to the rank of Sergeant.  He will remain an investigator in the Investigative Services Division but will assume additional responsibilities.  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, seconded by Mr. McGrath to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    January 27, 2009

 

Lawrence G. Curtis

Brian P. McGrath