Regular Meeting                                                       April 7, 2009

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 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 , Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Carlotti.  Absent:  Attorney Evan Adair .

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.

Chairman Curtis called for a moment of silence for the three slain police officers in Pittsburgh .

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the minutes of the Board’s March 31, 2009 meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve payment of the weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $200,820.82.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Regarding the West 12th Street Sidewalk Reimbursement Agreement with PennDOT, Engineer Morris explained that the project includes sidewalks on both sides of West 12th Street from Pittsburgh Avenue to Asbury Road .  The Township is to reimburse PennDOT for 20% of the sidewalk construction.  The original PennDOT agreement included all sorts of stipulations regarding maintenance by Millcreek Township .  However, the Township’s sidewalk ordinance provides for maintenance of sidewalks by property owners.  This reimbursement agreement has been amended by the Solicitor by removing Township maintenance provisions and stipulating that maintenance responsibilities shall be governed by Township ordinances and shall not be the responsibility of PennDOT or the Township.  The State will solicit bids for this project.  It is a two-year project; 2009 is from Pittsburgh Avenue to Peninsula Drive and 2010 from Peninsula Drive to Asbury Road according to Mr. Kujawa.  Mr. McGrath said this is a very important project which is why the Board is willing to spend up to $400,000 as its share of the $2 million project.  Mr. McGrath recognized Representative Pat Harkins in the audience and said he would inform him of the details.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the West 12th Street Sidewalk Reimbursement Agreement with PennDOT and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the same.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to permit two Supervisors and certain staff members to attend the annual PSATS Convention from April 19 to 22, 2009 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and that some staff members be permitted to use a Township 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. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa that the West Lake Fire Police and the Police Department be permitted to provide services for the March of Dimes walk on the Peninsula on April 26, 2009 .  Details are available in the Police Department and the Secretary’s Office.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Engineer Morris requested permission to purchase a zoom upgrade for the sewer television camera to view large diameter pipes.  The quote from A & H Equipment in the amount of $25,306.25 was the low bid provided by Pennsylvania Public Works Equipment Company, LLP for Supplier Contract No. 016-013.  The cost will be shared by the Engineering Department ($13,000.00 budgeted item) and the Sewer Revenue Department.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the request.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Chairman Curtis administered the Oath of Office to Chief Carlotti.  Chief Carlotti thanked the Board for appointing him, the officers and support staff, his wife and two daughters, and his mother and father.  He recognized past Chiefs who were in the audience; Merrill Dever, Richard Nagosky, William Storten, and Richard Andrews.  He promised to uphold the high standard of excellence they all worked hard to establish.  Lastly, he thanked the people of Millcreek Township for being so supportive of this department.

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa that Sgt. Michael Kabasinski and Lt. Daniel Goodman be permitted to travel to Portsmith , Virginia on April 14, 2009 for an extradition.  The District Attorney’s will assist in expenses.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath that the Department’s Honor Guard be permitted to attend the memorial service being held on Thursday for the three slain Pittsburgh police officers.  The officers will travel in a Township vehicle.   No additional cost to the Township will be incurred.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On the recommendation of Chief Carlotti, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to promote Randy Faipler to the rank of Captain effective April 7, 2009 .  He will serve as commander of the Department’s Special Service Division.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On the recommendation of Chief Carlotti, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to promote Carter Mook to the rank of Lieutenant effective April 7, 2009 .  He will serve as commander of the Third Platoon.  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 set Chief Carlotti’s salary at $87,209.42 retroactive to April 1, 2009 .  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 

Archie Lewis, 2038 Andover Lane, appeared to ask the Board the identity of the candidate for Supervisor who submitted a Right to Know request for information form and Mr. McGrath indicated at a recent meeting that several employees spent a great deal of time putting the information together.  Mr. Kujawa replied that the law was not intended for political purposes.  The person who submitted the request was Sue Weber .

Mr. McGrath recognized former Supervisor Paul Martin in the audience.  He also thanked the former Chiefs and all the officers who attended the meeting.

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.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

                                                                                        Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

                                                                                        Assistant Secretary

APPROVED:    April 14, 2009                

Lawrence G. Curtis
Joseph S. Kujawa
Brian P. McGrath