Regular Meeting                                                                                                                         September 30, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Vice Chairman Curtis in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.  Present were Gerald Wolf, Lawrence Curtis, Joseph Kujawa, Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.  Mr. McGrath and Attorney Adair were absent.

 

Following the Pledge to the Flag, Mr. 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. Curtis to approve payment of the weekly bills in the following amounts, with the addition of a payment to the DEP and that the Vice Chairman and Solicitor be authorized to sign the documentation for that payment:

 

            General Fund                                                                  $   690,834.24

            Art Show Fund                                                                $      1,125.00

            Pennsylvania State Fund                                                    $1,107,437.10

            Sewer Revenue Fund                                                        $   443,979.50

 

Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was recommended by Engineer Morris, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the release of Northwest Savings Bank Check 4667 in the amount of $1,000.00 for Beacon Hill Subdivision (Nanci L. and Patrick L. Lorei, developers).  All public improvements were completed in accordance with Township specifications.  The required vegetation has been established.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve Resolution 2008-R-32; a Resolution to accept as public streets of the Township of Millcreek – Beacon Hill Lane from the center of the curve at Richard Drive to the center of the curve to Beacon Hill Drive, Beacon Hill Drive from the center of the curve at Beacon Hill Lane to the center of the cul-de-sac, Richard Drive from the east line of Beacon Hill Subdivision to the center of the curve at Beacon Hill Lane, and Patridge Drive from the center line of Beacon Hill Lane to the east line of Beacon Hill Subdivision.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis, in two separate motions, to refer the following petitions requesting a change in zoning classification to the Planning Commission for consideration:

 

Roger Zurn, for property located at 3321 Zuck Road, now zoned “A” Residence District, asking for a change of classification to “B” Residence District.

 

Joseph P. Herbert, Ronald C. and Brenda J. Bennett, for property located at 4341 West Ridge Road, now zoned “C” Business and “A” Residence Districts, asking for a change of classification of the “A” Residence portion to “D” Residence District.

 

Motions carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

At the meeting on August 19, 2008, the Board approve the installation of 23 100-watt high pressure sodium street lights on 16’ fabricated poles in Whispering Woods Subdivision, Phase 6.  The developer, Steven Rapp, requested that the number of street lights be reduced to 18.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to approve the request.  Mr. 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 to approve the following requests:

 

Attendance by Christine Walter at the Tour of Compost Digester Program on October 2, 2008 at Allegheny College with a $10.00 fee, time off, and vehicle for travel, or if none available, use of her own vehicle.

 

Attendance by Judy Zelina and Christine Walter at the Data Management Re-Trac Training on October 14, 2008 at the Meadville DEP at the cost of $79.00 each, time off and vehicle for travel.

 

Both programs are sponsored by PROP and DEP.  Mr. Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Attorney Adair arrived at the meeting.

 

William Perry, Foreman of Buildings and Grounds, submitted the following quotations for the replacement of a unit heater for the paint shop:

 

            IRR Supply Centers, Inc.                                                   $   908.44

            Legion Wholesale Supply Company                         $1,095.00

            Standard Air & Lite Wholesale Distributor                           $1,017.00

 

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis to purchase a 200,000 BTU unit heater from IRR Supply Centers, Inc. for $908.44.  Mr. Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Mr. Kujawa reported that the Township must submit a project list to the Gaming Authority by December 1.  In conjunction with those anticipated funds, it was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. Curtis that Denise Bizzarro work two more days each week (currently approved to work one day per week) at the same rate of pay to collect data from various departments to apply for grants.  Mr. Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Chief Andrews announced that the Department is now accepting applications for employment in anticipation of establishing a new eligibility list for hiring police officers.  Applications are available for $30.00 during normal office hours at the Police Department and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on October 13, 2008.  Testing will be done on October 25, 2008 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

It was recommended by Chief Andrews, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa that Sgt. Scott Heidt and Cpl. Christopher Hauber be permitted to attend the 2008 Insurance Fraud Investigators Conference on October 27 and 28, 2008 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.  Costs will be paid by the Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority grant.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Mr. Curtis 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 that Lt. Michael Dougan and Cpl. Lesley Mitchell be permitted to attend a collection and processing of evidence from violent crimes with emphasis on sexual assaults course on November 10 and 11 in Fairfax, Virginia.  The course will be presented by George Mason University.  Travel will be by department vehicle.  Mr. Curtis 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 that the following officers be permitted to attend courses at the Pennsylvania State Police Northwest Training Center in Meadville, Pennsylvania, free of charge:

 

Auto Theft Prevention on October 14, 2008

            Sgt. Scot Herman, Ptlm. Shawn Wills

 

FOCIS on November 6, 2008

            Ptlm. C. Brandon Heynes, Ptlm. Aaron Zacherl

 

Search and Seizure on November 18, 2008

Cpl. Scott Sebulak, Ptlm. David Parmeter, Ptlm. Jason Shrader, Ptlm. Brian Fiorelli, Ptlm. Matthew Shollenberger

 

Survival Spanish on December 10, 11, and 12, 2008

            Cpl. Wayne Forcier and Ptlm. Ryan Mays

 

Ground Defense on December 15, 16, and 17, 2008

            Ptlm. Christopher Petsch, Ptlm. Benjamin Bastow, Ptlm. Aaron Zacherl

 

Mr. 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 and seconded by Mr. Curtis to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

 

Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

Assistant Secretary

 

 

APPROVED:    October 7, 2008

 

Lawrence G. Curtis

Joseph S. Kujawa