Regular Meeting
The
regular meeting of the
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. Curtis to approve payment of the weekly
General Fund bills in the amount of $157,424.49. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A
public hearing was held on the following petitions requesting a change in
zoning classification:
Roger Zurn, for property
located at 3321 Zuck Road, now zoned “A” Residence
District, asking for a change of classification to “B” Residence District.
Mrs. Maggio, Asst. Code Enforcement
Officer, reported that the
Roger Zurn,
It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis
to approve the rezoning for
Joseph P.
Mrs. Maggio reported that the
Judy Jackson,
Mary Kay Kalivoda, 4403 West
28th Street, appeared in opposition.
County Lane is a very narrow lane maintained by the people who live on
that road. If apartments are built,
there would be no ingress or egress except on Country Lane which could not
handle that amount of traffic. There is
no place for children to play so they would end up on the West 28th Street
cul-de-sac. Also, there are no sewers on
Country Lane. She urged the Board to
keep the zoning as is.
Mr. Kujawa felt that this property seems too small to
do what is planned, considering the poor condition of Country Lane.
Mr. McGrath said his concern is the access to Country
Lane; even if it were developed as single-family, the parcel could not be
subdivided as long as Country Lane is private.
Unless Country Lane is improved at some point in time, the only way this
property could be developed is if it had access out to West Ridge Road.
Mr. Curtis said development of this property is
difficult with the car wash located where it is.
It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis
to deny the petition. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
It was
moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the enactment of
Ordinance No. 2008-10; an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 78-12, as amended,
which established and provided for collection and administration of the occupational
privilege tax, and establishing and providing for the imposition, collection
and administration of a Local Services Tax as authorized by the Local Tax
Enabling Act. The Board will increase
the LST from $10.00 to $52.00 ($5.00 of which goes to the School District)
using the additional funding for support of the volunteer fire departments in
hopes of recruiting and retaining volunteers and helping to offset some of
their expenses. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
On the
recommendation of the Engineering Department, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and
seconded by Mr. Kujawa to deny the request of Citadel Development Company for
the release of PNC Bank Letter of Credit 00260622-00-000 in the amount of
$69,972.00 for Oak Hill, Phase I. Items
remaining to be completed include sidewalks and monumentation. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by
Mr. Curtis to approve the release of PNC Bank Letter of Credit 00236936-00-000
in the amount of $34,267.00 for Shenandoah Meadows No. 2 (Pastore,
Inc., developer). All public
improvements were completed in accordance with Township specifications. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by
Mr. Kujawa to approve the release of PNC Bank Letter of Credit 00257084-00-000
in the amount of $16,942.00 for Shenandoah Meadows No. 3 (Pastore,
Inc., developer). All public improvements
were completed in accordance with Township specifications. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the adoption of
Resolution 2008-R-39; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township
of Millcreek: Providence Way from the
east line of Shenandoah Meadows No. 1 to the south line of Shenandoah Meadows
No. 2, and Heritage Drive from the south line of Shenandoah Meadows No. 1 to the
east line of Shenandoah Meadows No. 3.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
McGrath presented the October Building Construction Report as follows:
Total Residential Structures $1,402,239.00
Total Non-residential Structures $1,970,721.00
$3,372,960.00
Zoning Permits Issued 34
Zoning Permit Fees $ 8,250.00
It was
recommended by Treasurer Wolf, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa
that Susan Bardo, Phyllis Vollbrecht, and Gerald Wolf be permitted to attend a dotGrants seminar which is the new system PennDOT will use beginning in January of 2009 for
submission of Liquid Fuels and other DCED reports. There is no charge for the seminar. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to
accept the resignation of full-time dispatcher Leanna Catania effective
November 18, 2008, and that she be retained as a part-time dispatcher. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to
accept the resignation of dispatch trainee Richard E. Moore. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to
employ Edward Mascaro as a part-time dispatcher
effective November 18, 2008. Chairman
McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was
recommended by Deputy Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr.
Kujawa to approve Andrew D. Kilmer for training in the
Mr.
McGrath reported that yesterday the COG made their second attempt to open bids
for rock salt. No bids were
received. This allows municipalities to
go to the open market to purchase rock salt.
An agreement is in place with PennDOT for the
purchase of rock salt. However,
information has been received from American Rock Salt (the company
Mr. Curtis to enter into an agreement with American Rock Salt to purchase
approximately 3,500 tons of rock salt and that the Chairman be
authorized to sign the same. Chairman
McGrath 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 Mark Wells and Stephen Sharie be permitted to attend a water and waste water
systems seminar in
It was
moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis that Alfred Behr be permitted
to attend Asphalt Plant Operating class at Penn State from January 28 to 30,
2008 at the cost of $498.00. This will
enable him to secure his Level 1 Plant Technician certification. Chairman McGrath 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 employ Patrick Scutella (former summer help) in the Sewer Department over
the Christmas holiday season. Chairman
McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Kujawa said that recently the Board of Supervisors considered a consolidation
plan for the fire departments. He
announced that as of January 1, 2009, Lake Shore Fire Department will be the
sole responsibility of Fairview Township.
Attorney Adair advised the Board that the agreement with Lake Shore Fire
Department should be terminated and to amend the agreement with West Lake Fire
Department to extend their services.
It was
moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve Resolution 2008-R-40
for the submission of a grant application to the Gaming Authority for
improvements to the RELCO system in
William
Perry, Foreman of Buildings and Grounds, received the following quotations on a
new 11 hp trac-drive snow blower and cab:
Forest Park Garage $2,788.00
Miller Brothers Out
of stock
Street Track and Trail (Meadville) Out of
stock
Hector Sales (Jamestown, NY) $2,945.00
It was
moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the purchase of the
snow blower from Forest Park Garage for $2,788.00. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Perry also received quotations for a 1,000 gallon poly tank to replace the
steel tank used for the gas wells in the back of the Municipal Building:
Tractor Supply $640.00 - pick
up
Seneca Mineral $970.00 - pick
up
North Penn (Warren, PA) $637.34 + $85.00/hour
for delivery
It was
moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to purchase the tank from
Tractor Supply for $640.00. Chairman
McGrath 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. Kujawa that a representative from the
Engineering Department be permitted to attend a Stormwater
Requirements for Development program sponsored by the Erie County Conservation
District Office on December 11, 2008 at the cost of $11.00. Chairman McGrath called for public comment on
the matter; none was received. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Lou Arcovio, 3927 Vista Drive, appeared to ask if the letter
was sent to the Erie Water Authority that he asked about at last week’s
meeting. Mr. Curtis replied that it had
not been sent because there was still some information needed; however, the
Board instructed Mr. Riedesel to send what he
had. He and other residents are quite
upset to read about the Millcreek Water Authority considering the construction
of a water intake plant and the $47,000 expenditure for an engineering study of
the same. Mr. Arcovio
said they would like to get answers to some questions and asked if they should
try to get answers from Mr. Riedesel or the
Supervisors. Mr. McGrath said the Water
Authority meetings are open to the public.
When they attend, Mr. Arcovio said they are
asked to submit their questions before any business is attended to and the
Authority will reply in writing within several weeks and frequently they do not
get answers to the questions that were asked.
The construction of a water treatment plant would certainly not help to
lower their rates, but will increase them.
Mr.
Curtis replied that he is on board to look at consolidating with Erie Water
Works to see what they would charge to serve those 6,000 Millcreek residents
directly. He thinks the Millcreek Water
Authority approved the $47,000 engineering study expenditure hoping that an
intake plant would ultimately reduce these rates.
Mr. Arcovio stated there is a lack of communication between the
Authority and the public and they are the users. The residents need someone on the Board who
will communicate with them. Mr. McGrath
feels that maybe the Authority would respond to them as to changes in the
openness of their meetings. The Board of
Supervisors should consider a person the Cheaper Cleaner Water Task Force
submitted to the Board last year who is very qualified to serve on the
Authority. Mr. Arcovio
feels it would be advantageous to have a person on the Authority who knows all
about water treatment, and he’s not certain all the people on the Authority
do.
Mr.
Kujawa addressed the delay in the study which was caused solely because of
water issues with Summit and McKean Townships.
The same person working on the intake study was told to work on the
issues with Summit and McKean. Mr.
Kujawa said there is between $400 and $500 million the Erie Water Authority is
indebted to the residents of Erie and Millcreek they serve. The lines in Millcreek are undersized; some
of which on the north side would collapse in the event of a large fire. The number of fire hydrants on City lines
compared to Millcreek’s should be considered
also. The study just may show that an
intake plant is needed.
Roy
First, 4103 Vista Drive, appeared to say that the 6,000 residents on Millcreek
water would like something done, and done now.
They are charged 60 percent more than the 14,000 residents who are serve
by the Erie Water Works. He understands
the Erie Water Authority could take over the Millcreek Water Authority and
furnish water for all Millcreek residents for the same price as being charged
to Erie Water Authority customers. Mr.
McGrath said this is the second week the Board has heard this and if this is in
writing someplace, he would like to see it.
Mr. First recommended a merger of the two systems which would reduce the
cost of water for the 6,000 Millcreek residents and also so the Erie Water
Authority could easily promote the ample water supply to prospective businesses
outside the Erie County area. He thanked
the Millcreek Water Authority members who freely give of their time to
serve. Mr. First also had issues with
George Riedesel who he feels is an obstructionist with
his own agenda at the expense of Millcreek community. With that in mind, he asked the Supervisors
what action could be taken to remove him from office. Mr. McGrath stated that would be a
Ronald
Kolb, 4101 Vista Drive, asked about the statement regarding Erie Water
Authority having an inferior system. Mr.
Kujawa explained that he meant that some of the lines in the north section need
to be increased in size. If two fire
trucks were pumping off the same line, some lines would collapse. Mr. Kolb said that water customers deserve
the same rate across the board. Somehow
this should happen.
Mr.
McGrath said the Supervisors would prefer to see a lease rather than a
merger. The City of Erie owns the water
system and leases it to the Water Works and receives a tremendous amount of
money for that lease. Millcreek would be
very hesitant to ever consider giving our system to the City and then have City
Council owning our system. Mr. Arcovio said again that nothing can happen until Millcreek
gets a proposal from the Erie Water Authority.
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. Curtis to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carried and the
meeting adjourned at
Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
Assistant Secretary
APPROVED: December 9, 2008
Brian
P. McGrath
Lawrence
G. Curtis
Joseph
S. Kujawa