Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         July 15, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairman McGrath in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Brian McGrath, Joseph Kujawa, Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.  Mr. Curtis and Attorney Adair were not in attendance.

 

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. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 8, 2008.  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 $357,903.53.  Motion 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 Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for the Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center at West 34th Street and Highland Road.  The facility will be owned and maintained by the developer.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for the American National Red Cross at Pittsburgh Avenue and West 50th Street.  The developer will own and maintain the facility.  Motion 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 Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Sterling Railing Amendment No. 1 at Colonial Avenue and West 26th Street.  The developer will own and maintain the facility.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris to approve the reduction of First National Bank Letter of Credit 1154 from $72,436.00 to $53,804.00 for Whispering Woods Estates, Phase 4.  Items remaining to be completed include sidewalks and the stormwater detention basin.  Mr. Kujawa asked whether there has been any conclusion regarding Phases 1 and 2   The detention pond and fencing will be looked at within the next week or two according to Engineer Morris.  Engineer Morris said Phase 4 has a separate detention pond.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the reduction.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the reduction of First National Bank Letter of Credit 1375 from $411,463.00 to $168,333.00 for Whispering Woods Estates, Phase 5.  Items remaining to be completed include pavement and sidewalks.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

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

 

            Total Residential Structures                                               $  2,017,186.00

            Total Non-residential structures                                          $12,026,050.00

                                                                                                $14,043,236.00

 

            Zoning Permits Issued                                                                     54

            Zoning Permit Fees                                                          $        9,700.00

 

Mr. McGrath reported that the Erie Area Council of Governments is in the initial stages of a Functional Cooperation Project and needs representatives to serve on various sub-committees.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to appoint the following:

 

            E-Government  -  Marylou Love

            Public Safety  -  Lawrence Curtis and Joseph Kujawa

            Water, Sewer and Storm Water  -  David Skellie (Planning Commission member)

            Public Works  -  Brian McGrath

 

Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Kathleen Benson, a Millcreek resident, appeared before the Board to ask the status of a Police investigation regarding the anonymous letter sent in March of 2007 to certain members of the community, the Superintendent of Millcreek schools, and other members of the central office staff.  She understood that there was an active investigation of this incident and is concerned that there has not been any follow-up.  The Superintendent, overseer of the 2nd largest school district in northwestern Pennsylvania, resigned and she does not want the investigation to be considered a moot point.  She feels this is a very serious matter and the person/persons involved should be brought to justice.

 

There being no other 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 at 9:44 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    July 22, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Joseph S. Kujawa