Regular Meeting                                                                           March 31, 2009

The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:32 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 , Evan Adair , Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Richard Andrews.

Following the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman 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. McGrath to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 10, 2009 .  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.  It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 24, 2009 .  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 $521,753.47, and the Sewer Revenue Fund bills in the amount of $1,046,199.01.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa, an Easement Agreement between Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Township Water Authority was approved to provide construction and permanent easement for the water line on the north side of Cassidy Park along Zimmerly Road.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Kujawa reported that the Millfair Road Recycling Center will open tomorrow, April 1.  Hours will be Monday-Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , closed on Thursdays, Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m. , Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Mr. Kujawa reported that Buildings and Grounds Foreman William Perry received the following quotations for cabinets for the Garage Foreman’s Office:

            Modern Builders Supply Company, Inc.       $689.96

            South One Supply & Home Center              $698.00

            Chardon Kitchens Distributors, Inc.             $826.00

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to purchase the cabinets from Modern Builders Supply Company, Inc. for $689.96.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was requested by Mr. Kujawa that he, an Engineering representative, and a Building Maintenance representative be permitted to attend a stimulus funding class sponsored by PSATS on April 8, 2009 in Westmoreland County (Greensburg, PA) from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.  A Sewer Authority representative will also attend.  There may be $480,000 available to Millcreek Township .  The class costs $45.00 each and all four will travel in a Township vehicle.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the request.  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Chief Andrews reported that he has completed the D.R.O.P. program and today is his last day of service with the Police Department.  It is privilege to recommend Deputy Chief Thomas Carlotti as his replacement.  Tom is a 27 year veteran of the Department and has served in every division in excellent fashion.  In concurrence with the recommendation of Chief Andrews, it was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to appoint Thomas E. Carlotti as Chief of Police effective April 1, 2009 .  Chairman Curtis called for public comment on the matter; none was received.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.  For the Police Department, Chief Andrews thanked the Board.  Mr. Curtis said that Chief Carlotti’s swearing-in ceremony is schedule for next week’s meeting.

Mr. McGrath said that it has been a real honor to have worked with the Chief for many, many years.  He wished him and his wife a very long, happy retirement to have a lot of fun. Mr. Kujawa expressed the same sentiments.  He said the Chief put the Department and Township first and thanked him for that.  Mr. Curtis said his career at Millcreek has coincided with Rich Andrews’ becoming Chief of Police.  He has been the liaison with the Department and has seen the quality of leadership.  It’s been a pleasure working with him—he’s been a wonderful Police Chief, but a better person.

Joy Greco, Chief of Staff for State Representative John Hornaman, presented the Chief with a citation signed by the Speaker of the House and Representative Hornaman in honor of his service to the public for over 30 years. 

The Board presented the Chief with a Certificate of Recognition and again thanked him for his service to the citizens of Millcreek Township .  After 33 years of service, Chief Andrews thanked his wife, Sally; the men and women of the Department past and present; the Board of Supervisors; and the people of Millcreek Township .  He asked the citizens to continue to support their municipal police department.

In February, 2008, the State Legislature passed the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, Act 3 of 2008, according to Mr. McGrath.  It was enacted to provide easier access for the public to records of both local and State governments.  This Board is in agreement with that.  Recently, however, the Township has been asked by a candidate for supervisor for a considerable amount of information which was compiled at a great deal of time by municipal employees.  Even more recently, more information was requested (mileage reimbursement forms) which also has been compiled by Township employees.  Mr. McGrath is not so sure that the State Legislature wanted to tie up municipal or State employees with a candidate’s search for information.  The information the candidate requested is available. 

There being no other citizens to be heard or further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

                                                                        Phyllis A. Vollbrecht

                                                                        Assistant Secretary

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APPROVED:    April 7, 2009

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