Regular Meeting                                                                       September 8, 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 , Evan Adair , Esq., Phyllis Vollbrecht, Richard Morris, P.E., and Chief Thomas Carlotti.

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.

It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve payment of the weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $137,320.55.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve Resolution 2009-R-33; a Sewer Planning Module for Ridgebury Apartments located on the south side of West Ridge Road west of the existing Sisters of Saint Joseph nursing facility.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

On the recommendation of Engineer Morris, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to approve the reduction of Northwest Savings Bank Letter of Credit 1205012261 from $407,439.00 to $59,167.00 for Tuscany Lane Subdivision (Pistone/Scavella, developers).  Items remaining to be completed include sidewalks, storm sewers, monumentation, and signage.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Engineer Morris recommended approval of a change order for the Glenridge Road Reconstruction Project (S.R. 505 to Woodland Hills Circle) which included additional milling, additional wearing course, a design change during construction due to a utility line conflict, a deduction in the HDPE pipe, and unnecessary quantities for the undercut of unsuitable material as well as concrete and bituminous drive adjustments.  All of this resulted in deductions of $9,530.19 and additions of $19,511.87 updating the contract amount to $258,982.18.  It was moved by Mr. Kujawa and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the change order.  Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was recommended by Treasurer Wolf, moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to conditionally approve a contract with PNC Merchant Services to implement the use of credit/debit cards, effective October 1, 2009, at the Millfair Recycling Center as long as the contract meets Township’s requirements.  The contract had not been delivered to the Treasurer prior to the meeting.  There being no public comment, the 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. Kujawa to approve the following for the 2009 fall season staff:

            Lauren Stephen               Lifeguard                                   $7.25/hour
            Brittany Pearson              Water Safety Instructor                 $9.00/hour

There being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

The Streets Department received the following quotes for the removal of trees at 1139 Greenfield Drive :

            Lindenberger Tree Service                                                            $230.00
            Dibble Tree Service                                                                     $400.00
            J. Thomas Tree Service                                                                $260.00

It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Kujawa to award the contract to Lindenberger Tree Service for $230.00.  There being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Kujawa stated that because of the announcement that FEMA would not provide any money after the most recent flooding, Evans Road would be closed until a meeting is scheduled with those residents to decide how to proceed with that section of road.  A temporary turn-around is a possibility.  Also, he will contact PennDOT to find out about the condition (possible structural failures) of the bridge on West 38th Street over I-79 as was published in the Erie Times News .

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Patrolmen Jeremy Green and Christopher Gotham be permitted to attend the basic SWAT training course from September 14 to 17 at Erie City Hall at no cost.  There being no public comment, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Sgts. Michael Kabasinski and Michael Little be permitted to attend financial investigative techniques training at Mercyhurst College on October 15 and 16, 2009, at no cost.  There being no public comment, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath that Patrolman Ryan Bolash be promoted from Probationary to Class “D” Patrolman effective September 2, 2009 .  There being no public comment, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.

It was recommended by Chief Carlotti, moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the assistance of the Police Department with traffic and security at the Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation annual walk on October 4, 2009 in the West 6th Street /Waldameer Park/Presque Isle Park area.  The Building Maintenance Department will post temporary “No Parking” signs prior to the walk.  There being no public comment, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.

David Dennison, representing the Elks Lodge at 2409 Peninsula Drive, requested a meeting with the Board and the Engineering Department for assistance in resolving a stormwater problem the Lodge has with the creek that runs along the west side of their property.  He presented an outline of the issues. 

Richard Figaski, 1528 Westwood Drive , asked the Board what they’ve done to assist the owners of Fuhrman’s Cider Mill to rebuild in Millcreek Township .  Mr. Kujawa explained to him all the meetings and encouragement the Board, Engineering, and Zoning has given to them.  There are many issues involved in rebuilding on the same footprint or if the business expanded. 
Mr. Figaski feels more should be done to keep businesses within the Township.

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 10:06 a.m.

                                                                        Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
                                                                        Assistant Secretary

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APPROVED:    September 15, 2009                         Lawrence G. Curtis
                                                                        Joseph S. Kujawa
                                                                        Brian P. McGrath