Regular
Meeting
The
regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to
order at
Following
the Pledge to the Flag, Chairman Kujawa called for public comment on agenda
items other than Development or Rezoning Applications.
No comments were received.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve payment of the
weekly General Fund bills in the amount of $444,169.99 and the Sewer Revenue
Fund bills in the amount of $57,221.23. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Chief
Carlotti requested that the following promotions be approved by the Board of
Supervisors which are necessary to maintain the current rank structure of the
Police Department due to the retirement of Lt. Daniel Goodman, and provided
officer information on each:
William
Detisch (28
years of service) – from Sergeant to rank of Lieutenant.
It was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve this
promotion effective
Richard
Skonieczka
(19 years of service) – from Corporal to rank of Sergeant.
It was moved by Mr. Figaski and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve this
promotion effective
A
public hearing was held on the following petition requesting a change in zoning
classification:
Mary
C. Bertges, for property located at 5319 Old Zuck Road, consisting of
approximately 6.8 acres of land, now zoned Agriculture District, asking for a
change of classification to “D” Residence District.
Mrs.
Maggio reported that the Millcreek Township Planning Commission recommended
approval, Erie County Planning reported it generally consistent with the Erie
County Comprehensive Plan, and the Millcreek Township Future Land Use Plan map
shows multi-family designation.
Stuart
Friedman, PIRL Developers,
Mr. McGrath cautioned that the Board considers the change of the current zoning
to what was requested and not the development plans at this stage.
If something transpires between the rezoning and submission of the land
development plan, the Board might have to consider something entirely different
for the new zoning. He also asked if
a contribution toward road improvements was mentioned to the developer.
Mr. Friedman indicated that the suggestion was made.
Mr. Kujawa said it is very important for the developer to work with the
neighbors.
Mike
DiMattio,
Mike
Robie, 2791 North Birch Run, also was concerned about traffic and safety in
their quiet neighborhood. The
neighbors will work with the developer and Supervisors on what is constructed
there. He does want to see a barrier
kept between the existing homes and the new development.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve the rezoning
from Agriculture District to “D” Residence District.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Regarding
consideration of the Land Development Plan to show the construction of relocated
Powell Avenue, the construction of a cul-de-sac at Marshall Drive and West 11th
Street and the extension of Runway 6-24 located east of Powell Avenue south of
West 12th Street in Tracts 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 which was tabled at the
Supervisors’ meeting on January 26, 2010,
John Camp of C&S Engineers, Inc. appeared with two signed Letters of Intent
from two neighbors on Marshall Drive involved in the provision of the Marshall
Drive turnaround project. A guard
rail will be constructed at the northern boundary of
Mr.
Kujawa and Engineer Morris visited the site yesterday.
Mr. Kujawa suggested that the two catch basins on the east and west sides
on West 11th Street be brought in two feet so they don’t interfere with the
sidewalks. The earth mound should be
built four feet wide and about ten feet further north.
The earth mound should have trees to create a six foot screen with
flowers and a sign indicating “No Thru Street.”
Much discussion followed on signage.
Gary
Nyberg,
Carl
Barry, Community Resources for
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve the Runway 6-24
Extension Land Development Plan with the following conditions.
1.
Earth
mound shall be four feet (4’) high with a two-foot (2’) base from the
existing catch basins on each side, 2:1 side slopes all around; planted with
flowers around arborvitae that will form six-foot (6’) tall green screen
within three years; no guide rail installed; and earth mound shall be ten feet
(10’) north of intersection.
2.
Provide
an easement agreement from the owners of the first driveway north of
3.
Reconstruct
the driveway apron and 35’ of driveway using six inch (6”) stone base, six
inch (6”) concrete and 6x6 10/10 WWF.
4.
Furnish
and install the following signs:
A.
NO
OUTLET
for southbound traffic south of
B.
DOUBLE
ARROW
on north side of
C.
NOT
A THRU STREET for
northbound on
5.
Provide
extended sidewalks with
Mr.
McGrath thanked the two neighbors who offered the use of their property for the
turnaround. Tyrone Clark, MGC-Erie,
thanked the Supervisors and the neighbors for their participation in the
resolution of this situation.
Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
On
the recommendation of George Riedesel, Millcreek Township Sewer Authority
Executive Director, who spoke on behalf of the planning module, it was moved by
Mr. Figaski and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve Resolution 2010-R-5; a Sewer
Planning Module for the Wattsburg Road Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve Resolution
2010-R-6; a Resolution to authorize exoneration of taxes assessed against mobile
homes deemed by the Erie County Bureau of Assessment to have been removed or
damaged to an extent rendering them worthless.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve Resolution
2010-R-7; a Resolution to authorize exoneration of
It
was moved by Mr. Figaski and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve Resolution
2010-R-8; a Resolution amending the schedule of charges and fees and charges
assessed for copies of services in providing records under the Right-to-Know
Law. Mr. Figaski explained the only
change being the charges for fingerprinting and this resolution will bring the
charges up to what others are charging. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to approve Resolution
2010-R-9; a Resolution endorsing inclusion of a
On
the recommendation of Treasurer Wolf, it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded
by Mr. Figaski to authorize the Secretary to sign a User License Agreement for
the computer voice stress analyzer software used in the Police Department that
was approved at last week’s meeting. There
will be a four-year on-site warranty at the cost of $300.00.
There being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath to commit to the purchase of road salt for the
2010/2011 season through Costars and not the Erie Area Council of Governments
who could not get the price Costars could. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Figaski. There
being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Kujawa reported that Garage Manager
Mr.
Kujawa announced the posting of the “Third Shift Winter Maintenance Foreman”
in the Streets Department position.
Mr.
Kujawa asked Mr. Figaski if he met with the Mayor about
It
was moved by Mr. Figaski and seconded by Mr. McGrath to appoint the following to
the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire December
31, 2010: Harry Renton, Gary
Garnavish, Ronald Wilga, Mario Loreti, Phil Fatica, James Globa (all previous
members), and Chuck Leone (new member). There
being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. Figaski and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the use of the
Fire Police for traffic control at the Kiwanis Club’s annual Antique Show on
It
was moved by Mr. Figaski, seconded by Mr. McGrath, to approve the use of the
Fire Police for traffic control at Discover Presque Isle Days on July 23, 24 and
25, 2010 at Presque Isle. There
being no public comment, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Robert
Mitchell, Chief Fire Inspector, requested permission to attend a Juvenile Fire
Setter Course I and II, Train the Trainer Certification Course on
Last
October, the Board visited the sidewalk situation in the Township and a draft
was presented on a revision to the Sidewalk Ordinance on November 11 but nothing
further has been done. Mr. Figaski
received a phone call from a resident who has a court date next month regarding
his sidewalk and asked if the Board could move forward on the draft ordinance so
court action would not be necessary. The
matter will be discussed with Attorney Adair at the Board’s regular weekly
meeting with him.
Mr.
Figaski told the other Board members that a situation has come up involving
residents who operate businesses out of their homes and the way they are billed
for sewer. There seems to be holes
in the Sewer Ordinance. Mr. Riedesel
said he would look at how the ordinance is written, but they are trying to be
very consistent on the enforcement of it. A
lot of homes have multiple uses and they try to adhere to the intent of the
Ordinance. Mr. Figaski does not want
to put Mr. Riedesel in the position of having to exercise administrative
discretion if there is something the Board can do to help plug the holes.
Mr. Figaski asked if the Sewer Ordinance could be reviewed.
Mr.
Riedesel informed the Board that delivery of the Schaffner Report will be
slightly delayed because the Schaffner firm has received additional information
that needs to be incorporated into the report.
It should be available by mid-March.
There
being no citizens to be heard or further business to come before the Board, it
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski to adjourn the meeting.
The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at
Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
Assistant Secretary
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APPROVED:
Joseph
S. Kujawa
Richard P. Figaski