Regular
Meeting
The
regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to
order at
Following
the Pledge to the Flag, Mr. 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 bills of the General Fund in the amount of $204,374.41, which motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
McGrath noted that the Erie Area Council of Governments had recently solicited
and received bids for various materials used in construction and maintenance
of streets and that, as has become the practice, bids for provision of
trucking services were then sought so that potential bidders would know where
materials would be hauled from. Mr.
McGrath noted that bids have been received and tabulated, with all detail
available for review at the
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be awarded
to the low bidders for provision and trucking of 500 tons of 2-A sub-base
aggregate to A.C.A. Sand and Gravel ($7.50/ton for materials) and McClylmonds
($5.75/ton for trucking), a total of $13.25/ton.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be awarded
to the low bidders for provision and trucking of 9,000 tons of Type A, Crushed
Aggregate AASHTO #8, 1-B Limestone to Carmeuse Lime & Stone ($17.58/ton
for materials) and J. D. Diversified ($2.59/ton
for trucking), a total of $20.17/ton. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be awarded
to the low bidders for provision and trucking of 5,000 tons of Type A, Crushed
Aggregate AASHTO #57, 2-B Limestone to Carmeuse Lime & Stone ($17.58/ton
for materials) and J. D. Diversified ($2.59/ton
for trucking), a total of $20.17/ton. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be awarded
to the low bidders for provision and trucking of 1,500 tons of Type C,
Crushed/Washed Aggregate AASHTO #57 to Girts Sand and Gravel ($7.00/ton for
materials) and A.C.A. Sand and Gravel ($7.04/ton
for trucking), a total of $14.04/ton. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It
was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be awarded
to McDonald Sand and Gravel for provision of both 9,000 tons of Type B-3
Asphalt Sand and trucking of it for prices of $4.20/ton for materials and
$3.00/ton for trucking, a total of $7.20/ton. Mr. McGrath noted that this
recommendation was made because, in combination, the total cost was the lowest
aggregate cost bid, though each component part was not.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
On
recommendation by Jerry Gleisner, Sign Foreman, it was moved by Mr. McGrath
and seconded by Mr. Figaski that, pursuant to bids received by the Council of
Governments, a contract be awarded to Chemung Supply Corporation for sale and
purchase of 3-1/2 foot short post, 10 foot large post and lap splice for
U-Channel bar post at prices of $4.74, $13.62 and $8.25 (total of $26.61) and
for 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 ground penetrator, 10' x 2 large posts and square tube bolts
for galvanized square posts at $9.14, $20.78 and $1.74 (total of $31.66).
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
As
to school marking signs and on recommendation of Jerry Gleisner, Sign Foreman,
it was moved by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that contracts be
awarded to the low bidders, as follows:
To
Vulcan Signs for 24" x 30" 25 mph and 35 mph signs at $20.60,
30" x 30" stop signs finished prismatic at $24.40, 36" railroad
crossing signs at $35.49, 36" triangular Yield R1-2 finished prismatic
signs at $17.33 and 4" high intensity letters (25-pack) at $6.44.
To
Garden State Highway Products, Inc. for 6" x 24" double-faced high
intensity extruded green blanks at $6.88.
To IBIS Signs
for 6" x 12" 3-way and 4-way finished prismatic signs at $2.34.
Each
of the three motions carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Following
explanation by Keith Malone of the Millcreek Township Water Authority that the
project would have no effect upon water hydrants in the area, it was moved by
Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Figaski that the Board approve Resolution No.
2010-21, a resolution pursuant to Section 6(s) of the Municipal Authorities
Act to approve the plan of construction and estimated project costs of the
Water Authority’s Old Sterrettania Road Water Main Extension.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
On
recommendation by Mr. Morris, Mr. McGrath moved and Mr. Figaski seconded that
action on a proposed amendment to the previously approved land development
plan for the property of Sisters of Saint Joseph on
On
recommendation by Mr. Morris, Mr. McGrath moved and Mr. Figaski seconded
approval of the stormwater maintenance agreement for the Peninsula Drive Pizza
Hut/Five Guys
Burgers & Fries land development. Mr.
Morris noted that while the Township’s ordinance encourages infiltration,
Hill Engineering approved a plan that called for less infiltration, largely
because of the property location and potential impact on nearby properties.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Wolf recommended that the Board employ Barbara Miles at the rate of $8.00 per
hour beginning
On
recommendation by Mr. Wolf, Mr. McGrath moved and Mr. Figaski seconded that
the Township establish an interest-bearing depository account named the Glen
Eagles Escrow Account with PNC Bank, N.A.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Noting
that the Township was awaiting a recommendation from BIU regarding the roof
and that the Township had previously opened and announced bids for
installation of solar panels, Mr. Kujawa moved that a contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Keystone Electric, for a price of $193,763.00.
Seconded by Mr. Figaski, the motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
Mr.
Figaski moved and Mr. McGrath seconded that the Board authorize Corporal
Donald Kucenski and Corporal Mark Irwin to travel to the Western Pennsylvania
SWAT Commanders meeting in
Mr.
Figaski moved and Mr. McGrath seconded that Dispatchers Timothy Stevenson and
David Morgan be authorized to attend a mandatory NCIC/CLEAN meeting at Clarion
University on June 22, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with travel by Township
vehicle, no overtime costs being involved but a part-time dispatcher needed
for eight hours that day to cover Mr. Morgan’s shift.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Figaski moved and Mr. McGrath seconded that Paul Schwanke be used as a
part-time dispatcher with the communications center, retroactive to
Mr.
Figaski moved and Mr. McGrath seconded that Cheryl Sidun-Lego be hired as the
new police clerk effective June 1, 2010 at the pay rate of $14.933 per hour.
Mr. Figaski and
Mr. Kujawa noted that a large number of persons had submitted applications for
the position. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
Mr.
Figaski, in the form of a motion, requested permission to attend as
Administrator, Captain Scott Heidt’s graduation from the
Mr. McGrath, the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Jack
Whipple, residing at
Louis
Aliota, residing at
Mert
Small, residing at 2592 Corvette Drive, stated that he lives in Belle Valley,
is a customer of Erie Water Works and is dissatisfied with its service,
including what he believes is a lack of concern for inadequate water pressure
in that area. Mr. Small stated
that he does not want residents now served by the Millcreek Township Water
Authority to experience such problems.
Robert
MacIsaac, residing at
No
other citizens wishing to be heard, on motion by Mr. McGrath seconded by Mr.
Kujawa and duly carried, the meeting was adjourned at
Phyllis A. Vollbrecht
Assistant Secretary
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APPROVED:
Joseph
S. Kujawa
Brian P. McGrath
Richard P. Figaski