Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         September 16, 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, Lawrence Curtis, Brian McGrath, Evan Adair, Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Deputy Chief Carlotti.  Mr. Kujawa was on vacation.

 

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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 2008.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath, in two separate motions, to approve payment of the weekly bills in the following amounts:

 

            General Fund                                                      $536,620.09

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                            $934,762.32

 

Motions carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Engineer Morris announced the following quotations received for ADA curb cut ramps at West Grandview Boulevard and LECOM:

 

A.      Anthony & Sons, Inc.

1450 West 21st Street, Erie, PA  16502                    $3,056.40

 

Dailey’s Concrete

11515 Lay Road, Edinboro, PA  16412                      $2,340.00

 

Montagna Concrete                                              No quote

Elk Creek Concrete                                              No quote

 

It was recommended by the Engineering Department, moved by Mr.Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to aware the contract to Dailey’s Concrete for $2,340.00.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the release of First National Bank Check 3267 in the amount of $8,000.00 for Whispering Woods Estates No. 3 (Whispering Woods, Inc.).  All public improvements were completed in accordance with Township specifications.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Laurel Springs, Phase II
(West Grandview Boulevard and West Street).  The issue with the detention basin located within a future road was resolved.  Engineer Morris said the drawing is confusing but does show the road north of the pond.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Engineer Morris recommended a six-month extension of the final subdivision approval for George’s Restaurant at West 26th Street and Caughey Road.  They have secured financing and should begin construction soon.  It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the six-month extension.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. McGrath presented the Building Construction Report for August as follows:

 

            Total Residential Structures                                               $1,380,000.00

            Total Non-residential Structures                                         $1,358,832.00

                                                                                                $2,738.832.00

 

            Zoning Permits Issued                                                                   36

            Zoning Permit Fees                                                          $      8,350.00

 

It was recommended by Treasurer Wolf, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to sign a grant agreement for $20,000 for the West Gore Road project.  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, seconded by Mr. McGrath, that Robert Mitchell, Director of Bureau of Fire Prevention, be permitted to attend a fatal fire investigation training course sponsored by Tripwire Training on September 19, 2008 at the Erie County Public Safety Building.  Mr. Mitchell was instrumental in arranging for this course and obtaining tuition funding for the arson investigators, Detective Lesley Mitchell, and for him.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Chairman McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. McGrath reported that William Hitchcock, Manager of the Township Garages, obtained the following quotations for a new trailer to haul the walk-behind roller for backwalls:

 

            Michalak Marine

            1540 West 26th Street, Erie, PA  16508

                        6’ 4”  x  10’                                                        $1,080.00

                        6’ 4”  x  12’                                                        $1,165.00

 

            Boyer RV Center

            8495 Peach Street, Erie, PA  16509

                        6’ 5”  x  12”                                                       $1,199.00

 

            Fabin’s Trailers & Truck Equipment

            5324 Kuhl Road, Erie, PA  16510

                        6’ 6”  x  10”                                                       $1,395.00

 

It was recommended by the Streets Department, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to purchase the 6’4” x 12’ trailer from Michalak Marine for $1,165.00 because it will haul both the roller and the tamper.  Mr. McGrath called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Attorney Adair, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that the Chairman be authorized to sign the final agreement for the transfer of the Erie Golf Course to Millcreek Township.  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. McGrath to change the status of Dispatcher Matthew Eicher from part-time to full-time employment effective immediately at the appropriate pay rate, conditioned on his successful passing of a physical and drug screening.  His employment is with the understanding that his position will be eliminated when Millcreek Township’s dispatching functions are assumed by Erie County sometime in 2009.  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. McGrath to accept the resignation of Gary Rictor, full-time dispatcher in the Communications Center.  His last day of employment will be September 19, 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. McGrath to employ Charles M. Priestap as a part-time dispatcher effective immediately at the appropriate pay rate.  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. McGrath that Cpl. Lesley Mitchell be permitted to attend a domestic abuse conference sponsored by Safenet on October 2, 2008 at the Ambassador Conference Center.  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. McGrath that Lt. Michael Dougan, Cpl. Wayne Forcier, Cpl. Lesley Mitchell, and Ptlm. Mark Keinath be permitted to attend a one-day seminar on October 14, 2008 at the Mt. Lebanon Police Department.  The seminar is on bank hostage case studies presented by the FBI and suicide by cop studies presented by crisis negotiators from the Seattle, Washington Police Department.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Chairman McGrath 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, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Curtis to employ Mary Weaver as a jewelry instructor at $7.15 per hour.  Chairman McGrath 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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    September 23, 2008

 

Brian P. McGrath

Lawrence G. Curtis