LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING January 6, 2020  6:00p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  InA Attendance: Commissioner T. Benovic, Engineer T. Podskalny, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Commissioners Elect:. J. Cabaday, E. Gerardine, F. Mussett, Visitors signed in to speak: N/A Visitors: Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Rick Garman  V. President T. Benovic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed.  Ar moment of silence was observed in memory of past Commissioner Marion Armstrong.  Solicitor A. Martinucci administered the oath of office to. Janet Cabaday, Frank Mussett and Eric Gerardine.  Commissioner T. Benovic asked for nominations for president oft the Board. Commissioner E. Gerardine nominated Janet Cabaday. Second request for nominations-None. Secretary C. Cunningham conducted a roll call, T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner E. Gerardine; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Nomination for J. Cabaday carried 3-0 with Janet Cabaday abstaining. Commissioner J. Cabaday asked for nominations for Vice President of the Board. Commissioner F. Mussett nominated Tammy Benovic. Second request for nominations-None. Secretary C. Cunningham conducted a roll call, J. Cabaday; "aye", Commissioner E. Gerardine; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the Harborcreek Township Gravity Sanitary Sewer Project and the Soudan Lift Station Replacement: Urban finished the latest round of coordination on December 20, 2019 with the Township, Dave Busch and USDA to provide what we would deem Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as they are presented. CommissionerT.Benovicseconded  favor, Nomination for T. Benovic carried 3-0 with T. Benovic, abstaining.  Bills: motion carried. Engineers Report:  tol be thet final PER: ad relevant information to the USDA for the Township's! Loan Application.  the motion and the motion was unanimously carried.  Solicitors Report:  -We have completed the contract between the Township and Pro Waste Services.  -The Township has received requests for additionalinformation from the USDA/RDA relative to that project; we hope this -We are recommending a Resolution that would allow the Township to adopt a process by which certain surplus property withav value of lesst than $2,000.00 cant take place. We would ask that the Commissioners review the proposed resolution Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion for all Commissioners to continue to maintain the departments they are  Is an indication that iti is moving forward.  -We are reviewing a question concerning the status of a dedicated but' "unapproved" road.  so it can be ready for adoption in February. motion; the motion carried. Departments:  currently: serving. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried as follows:  Adminstration/sewer-Commissioner Janet Cabaday ans/Recreation/sately-Commisioner Tammy Benovic Streets-Commssioner Eric Gerardine Santaton-Commisoner Shelly Messina-Miller Buildings/Fire Department- Commissioner Frank Mussett    Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to the Re-Appointments of Township Offices. Commissioner F. Mussett (A)Treasurer- - Joyce Spitznogle, (B)Zoning - Mark Kukla, (C)Code Enforcement - Dennis Spitznogle, (D)Vacancy Board - Joseph Golden, (E) Solicitor Appointment (Quinn Law Firm = Art Martinucci), (F) Engineering Appointment (Urban Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to appoint Charles Ramsey as the Township Emergency Management Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to appoint Dane Klaproth to the Civil Service Board Alternate position, Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 12/26/19. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the President Cabaday reada aloud Resolution 2020-01 Secretary Wage and moved to approve withi the followingrollcallVOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine, "aye", Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2020-01 was duly approved. -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-02 Tax Collector Exoneration and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine; "aye", F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2020-02 was duly approved. -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-03-2020 Taxi Millage Rates and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine; "aye", F. Mussett; "aye". With all inf favor, Resolution 2020-03 was duly approved. Commissioner Cabaday reminded everyone of a special meeting fori the Main Street Streetscape that will be held at the Township Building on January 15, 2020 at 5 pm. Residents and Business owners are all invited to attend. Cabaday also reminded residents the Township Board of Commissioners meetings will now be held once monthly on the  seconded the motion; the motion carried as follows: Engineers Inc.), (G) Robert Angelucci - Civil Service.  Coordinator, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried.  Minutes: motion; the motion carried. Resolutions:  Old Business:  second Wednesday of each month beginning with the February meeting.  New Business:  Commissioner Delegate Appointments:  A. CM-DaspteCommisioner Tammy Benovic/Alternate - Sara Hillhouse  B. EACOG - Delegate - Commissioner E. Gerardine/Alternates: Commissioner. J. Cabaday & Cindy. Jo Cunningham ECATO - Delegate - Commissioner F. Mussett/ Alternates- Commissioner, J. Cabaday & Cindy. Jo Cunningham D. Erie County Planning - Delegate = Honey Stempka/Alternates- Cindy. Jo Cunningham/Sara Hillhouse E. East Erie Communications- Delegate- Commissioner.. Cabaday/Alternate- Cindy Jo Cunningham  F. Erie MIO-DepN-CmsierAc Cabaday/Alternate - Sara Hillhouse  Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to accept all Commission Delegate Appointments. CommissionerT. Benovic seconded; Commissioner. J. Cabaday stated the Civil Service Board has abolished the existing candidate list for new police officers Commissioner F. Mussett motionedi to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the motion  the motion; the motion carried.  and will be running newt testing in the neart future and will provide an updated list.  carried.  Respectfully Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commsonerssecretany    LAWRENCE PARKT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING February 12, 2020  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner S.  Messina-Miller, Engineer W. Petit, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors: Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Charles Curtis  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiancet to the Flag was performed" Joyce Spitznogle said that December and. January are: slow months at the tax office. She said that will change soona as the new tax bills have been printed and are ready to be picked up and will be sent out by March 1st. Continuation of coordinating efforts in final design and bid package preparation for upgrades to the Township Community Center Bldg.'s air conditioner and handling systems, also finalizing an agreement with an MEP firm to Coordination with the Township and the USDA for the Township's! loan is continuing. Urban has prepared thet formal Engineers joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) Engineering Agreement for the design of the facility and will forward to the Township for execution this week. Urban has also compiled copies of invoices submitted to the Township for the engineering and legal services performed for the projects to date and forwarded them directly to -The Township has received requests for additional information from the USDA/RDA relative to that project; a draft -Continue reviewing a question concerning thes status of a dedicated but "unimproved" road. The available property Conducted research into the issue of Short-Term Rentals, and provided materials to the Planning Commission for -Addressed proposed changes to the Building and Code Enforcement Ordinance with the Planning Commission. Police Chief J. Morell reported there were 667 calls to the police station int the month ofJ January. The department has Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovicseconded the  Treasurers Report: Engineers Report:  perform the design as as subconsultant to Urban.  the USDA per their request. Solicitors Report:  oft the preliminary financing documents has been produced by USDA/RDA. records are not clear, sO additional research is necessary.  consideration. Police Report: Reports:  been relatively busy with ongoing investigations.  motion; the motion carried. Visitors signed in to speak: N/A motion; the motion carried. Minutes: motion; the motion carried. Resolutions:  Bills:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner S. Messina-Miller seconded the Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 1/6/20. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-04 County Aid and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner S. Messina-Miller "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2020-04 was dulyapproved.    Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner T. Benovic spoke about the proposed language changes to the Building and housing code Ordinances. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to promote Officer Kayla Pound from probationary to Class "D" beginning March 4, 2020. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion. The motion carried with Commissioner S. Messina- Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to accept the 2020 Preventative Maintenance contract with Scobell Inc., "Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; the  After the changes are puti into an Ordinance it will be advertised.  Miller not voting.  CommissionerT. Benovic seconded the motion; the motion carried.  motion carried. 2 RespectiulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisonerssecretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING March 11, 2020  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner Eric Gerardine, Engineer T.  Podskalny, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Charles Curtis, Rick Garman  "Commissioner Benovic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance toi the Flag was performed" Vice President T. Benovic gave thet floort to Mr.. John Kraus from Allegheny Financial who presented the Board with the yearly financial reports for Uniformed and Non-Uniformed pension plans. He reported that 2019 was a great yeari in the market withi the accounts being up 17%. With thet threat of Corona Virus, the market is down al little. Kraus stated Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to accept the Allegheny Reports and any Recommendations, -Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project-urban is continuing our coordination efforts for final design and bid package preparation for upgrades to the Township Community Center Building's air conditioning and airl handling systems. Urban hasi finalized an agreement with CJL Engineering (an MEP firm) to perform the design as a subconsultant to Urban. A project kickoff meeting and building walkthrough with the Township is tentatively -Soudan Lift Station Replacement Project: Urban has prepared the formal Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) Design Engineering Agreement for the Soudan Lift facility in accordance with the latest USDA -Chapter 94 Report: Per Township request, Urban prepared and submitted the annual Wasteload Management Chapter 94 Reporttothe Cityof Erie Sewer AuthorityonFebruary20",meeting theirr request for submittal by February -Work proceeds on the USDA/RDA project; we are working with Bond Counsel on documents fori the initial round of -Wel have reviewed various pleadings and other court filings regarding the lien free tax sale, all of which appear to be -We are preparing thet formal Ordinance incorporating changes to the Building and Code Enforcement Ordinance, as approved by the Planning Commission and, provisionally, by you. That will be advertised for Public Comment and  Allegheny Financial Report:  that consumers should not remove any investments and to: stay the course. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and the motion was carried.  Engineers Report:  being scheduled for the afternoon Monday, March 16th.  comments and has forwarded it to the Township for review and execution  28th Solicitors Report: financing. in order.  possible adoption at the April meeting.  -We have reviewed al bid to purchase property from the County tax repository. -We have taken steps to: satisfy a municipal lien fora a property that recently sold.  Reports:  Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded  the motion; the motion carried. Public Comment:  Visitors signed in to speak: Charlene Nunez, Dale Durst  -Dale Durst asked if it was against an ordinance to break up a sidewalk leading from the front sidewalk in front ofa home up to the front door and to usei the ground up pieces as a walkway. Solicitor Martinucci said it is not a violation to use ground concrete on your property as a walkway surface but would have the secretary check into it. Durst also asked if it was legal for someone to use gravel as a driveway as well and Secretary Cunningham said she would have  the address checked for violation.    Bills:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; E. Gerardine made a motion to approve the Minutes for 2/12/20. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; -Vice President Benovic read aloud Resolution 2020-05 Allegheny Financial Signers and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye';Commissioner: F. Mussett; "aye", with all in favor, Resolution 2020-04 was dulyapproved.  the motion carried. Minutes: the motion carried. Resolutions:  Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to approve the sale of a parcel from Repository for Unsold Properties, Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to hire Linda Blileyt to replace Sara Hillhouse as Township accountant and signer on all legal documents/Danking/nvestment accounts. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the motion -Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to waive the vendor fee as well as the open container ordinance for. June 6, 2020 fort the duration of the food truck festival. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the motion carried. -Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to allowThomas Construction to set up al Field Office trailer (at the cost of $300 per month) on the corner of the Water Street parking lot for approximately 5 months during the construction of the PennDOT/Main Street Bridge. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried. "Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the  Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the motion carried.  carried.  motion carried. N ResperttulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's: Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April 8th, 2020  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING May 13, 2020  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner Eric  Gerardine, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Joe Golden Reports:  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  motion; the motion carried, Visitors signed int to speak: N/A  Bills:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 3/11/20 & 5/13/20 (Streets Resurfacing Bid) Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-06 - 2020 Tax Penalties Waiver and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; CommissionerT. Benovic; wrCmmisoner.Ghdn, "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", with all in favor, Resolution 2020-06 was Commissioner F. Mussett asked if there has been any movement in the sale/demoltion/land bank of the burned homes on Rankine Avenue. Commissioner Cabaday said the Solicitor has been working with the Solicitor oft the school Commissioner T. Benovic stated that due to COVID-19 and state recommendations that all Fourth of. July activities Commissioner Cabaday announced that the Historical Society has cancelled its Memorial Day Service due to COVID- Commissioner Cabaday spoke to the board about the possibility of obtaining a Grant Writer for the Township. With -Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to award the 2020 Streets Paving Bid to Joseph McCormick Construction, "Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the  the motion carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried.  duly approved. Old Business:  district regarding said properties. There has been no agreement reached at this time.  New Business: will be cancelled for 2020.  19.  all the attending Board members int favor she will move forward in pursuing: such person.  Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; the motion carried.  motion carried. N RespertfulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commssonerssecretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING June 10, 2020  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner Eric Gerardine,  Commissioner S. Messina-Miller, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors: Dale Durst Engineers Report:  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project -CJL is finishing thet final draft for the Air Handling Upgrade Project for the Township Community Center Building. Once thet final draft is done ar meeting willl bes set upt for review. -2020 Streets Resurfacing Project Milling is almost completely finished except for Putnam which will need another 2 passes. PennDot Coordinator Josh Montgomery has contacted Urban's inspector, Bob Petit, andi informed him to contact McCormick to get an estimate to install new loop sensors that are beingi impacted duet to the milling operation. McCormick will: send the -Soudan Lift Station Replacement-The coordination with the Township and the USDA1 for the Township's Loan Application is  estimate to thei township. continuing. Solicitors Report:  -Work proceeds on the USDA/RDA project; we are working with Bond Counsel on documents fori thei initial round of financing.  -We: are presently in discussions with Northwest Bank with regard toi interim financing. -Wel have reviewed the resolution for lieni free taxs sale, all ofv which appears to be in order. -We have addressed ani issue regarding: ai former employee'saccess to the Township's offices.  -Wel have addressed issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and plans regarding the repurposing of the Twinbrook nursing -Wel have reviewed and addressed questions regarding issues concerning the ADA compliance work on the Township building. -Wel have reviewed matters regarding questions about the "lowest responsible bidder" on the Township streets project. -We have been in contact with the insurance carrier for1 the row house at 1211 Rankine Ave. The structure is nowi in possession -la am recommending that the Township proceed with code enforcement actions as to 1211, 1213, and 1215 Rankine Avenue. The owner for 1213 Rankine. Ave. has no insurance but has not stepped forward to address the clean-up oft the property. 1215 Rankine appears tol be owned by someone in lowa; we have no indication that these owners have insurance, but hopefully receiving code enforcement citations will prompt them to contact anyi insurance company that might bei involved. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner S. Messina-Miller seconded the -Jim VanDyne said over the Memorial Day weekend there were al lot off fireworks going on andi the noise continued for 2-3 hours but when the police had been called the noise ceased. He also asked about residents that were painting their porches on their row homes "white". Commissioner Cabaday said that the row homes are not considered part of the Historical District therefore -Mark Nicolussi also spoke about the fireworks stating there have been numerous nights that the fireworks take place. He was wondering how to let people knowt that fireworks are illegali in Lawrence Park. Cabaday said that there had been numerous calls to the police department lately but also stated that when you call the Police Department they need to know "where" the fireworks are being set offn not just that youl heard a noise, She also saidt thati if you can visually record the people firing them off Commissioner S. Messina-Miller made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; the  facility.  of al bank; have askedi that the bank contact me to discuss itsi intentions regarding the property.  Reports:  motion; the motion carried.  Visitors signed in to speak: Jim VanDyne, Mark Nicolussi  the homeowner is allowed to paint them whatever they would like to.  itv would be very helpful as the officers know most all residents.  Bills: motion carried.    Minutes: motion; the motion carried. Resolutions:  Commissioner S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve the Minutes for 5/13/20 Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-07 - 2020 Lien-Free Tax Sales and moved to approve with thei following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E.G Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye';Commissioner. S. Messina-Miller; "aye", with alli in favor, Resolution 2020- -Commissioner Cabaday also read a county wide Resolution 2020-08 regarding Governor Wolf's continuation of keeping Erie County closed due to COVID19. Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to approve the Resolution asking for the immediate reopening of Erie County, Pennsylvania, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried. Commissioner Cabaday askedi ift there has been any movement on the Whitney Way parcel. Solicitor Martinucci said there would be a parcel search on that property if needed. Cabaday said that a resident was putting a dry well diverting water onto said Commissioner Cabaday called for a motion to hire. Joe Ropiecki as part time maintenance position. Commissioner E. Gerardine Commissioner Cabaday stated that the Township Clerk, Lori Duska is actively working on an email alert system for residents to take advantage ofi ift theywould liket these alerts sent tot them. AlI Commissioners' werei in agreement that the alert system would be a great asset toi the Township Residents andi that Lori willl be notified that she may go ahead with getting this set up. Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; the motion  07 was duly approved.  Old Business:  parcel whichi is unlawful. New Business:  made a motion to hire, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; the motion was carried.  carried.  Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner'ss Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING  6:00 p.m.  July8,2020  4230Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner S. Messina-Miller  Visitors: Joe Golden, Jim' VanDyne, Dale Durst, Rital Nicolussi, Carolyn Lauer  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance toi the Flag was performed" Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project - Urban is continuing our coordination efforts for the project. Urban will coordinate with the Township and CJL to schedule a meeting for the week of. July 13th or July 20th, with a Wednesday or Thursday preferred, to review preliminary analyses of existing conditions and options for upgrades on thet first and: second floors as -2020 Streets Resurfacing Project - Urban is providing construction oversight and inspection services for the Township for this project. Pavement milling and scratch course paving have been completed. ADA ramps are under construction. Replacement of traffic! loop sensors disturbed by milling operations ats several signalized intersections have been added tot the contract with Township -Urban recommends that a closeout meeting be held with the Township, PennDOT District 1-0Maintenance. and Urban personnel to -Work proceeds on the USDA/RDA project; we are working with Bond Counsel on documents for thei initial round of financing. Draft closing documents are being circulated. and commented upon/corrected. We are presently in discussions with Northwest Bank with regard to interim financing and are awaitingi information from Northwest Bank regarding the bridge loan request. -The Code Enforcement Officer has sent out the appropriate initial violation notices for the Rankine Avenue (1211, 1213, 1215) Commissioner: S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; -VanDyne stated hel had gotten a calli from Preservation Erie offering a 50/50 Granti fora al Historic Marker for Lawrence Park. VanDyne saidi the matching grant with the price being $2,120 making the bill $1,060 and he is askingt that Historical Society and the Township split the cost making it $530 each. He is asking the Board to take this into consideration. Commissioner Cabaday said the Board -Lauer expressed her concerns that Emmett Drive needs to be repaved. Commissioner Cabaday explainedi that streets are looked at by an reheramdareommenditon is made ast to what streets needi immediate attention. The goali ist that all streets will eventually Commissioner S. Messina-Miller made ar motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; ther motion Commissioner S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve the Minutes from 6/10/20. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  Engineers Report:  prepared by CJL.  approval andi that work! has been completed. Wearing course paving has begun. review this year's project and the set up of next year's project after construction is completed.  Solicitors Report:  properties involved in last year's fire. We are monitoring the situation.  Reports: the motion carried.  Visitors signed int to speak: Jim' VanDyne, Carolyn Lauer  would discuss it. be fixed. Bills: carried. Minutes:  motion; the motion carried. Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner S. Messina-Miller motioned to hire David Reed, full time in the maintenance department, Commissioner T. Benovic Commissioner Cabadayacknowledged. and accepted al letter ofi intent from Rita Nicolussi to be part of the Planning Commission. "Commissioner S. Messina-Miller motionedi to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic: seconded ther motion; the  seconded the motion; the motion carried  motion carried. - Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING  6:00 p.m.  August 12, 2020  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Joe Golden, Janell & Michael Peterson, Jan Conti, Charles Curtis, Al Renshaw, Dale Durst, Rita Nicolussi "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot thel Flag was performed" -Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project: Urban is continuing our coordination efforts for the project. The next meeting with the Township, CJL and Urban on the project will be held in mid-August at which time costs and system components will be discussed to obtain final direction and preferences from the Township prior to CJL finalizing -2020 Streets Resurfacing Project: Urban is continuing our construction oversight and inspection services for the Township for this project. Pavement milling, scratch course and wearing course paving has been completed. Replacement of traffic loop sensors disturbed by milling operations has been completed. A vast majority of the ADAI ramps have been constructed. Remaining ADAI ramps ati the Priestleya and Fieldi intersection will not be constructed until sucht timet that First Energy relocates a utility pole from the southwest to the northwest corner. Per current and tentative scheduling info from First Energy, that will not occur until mid-August at the earliest as electric crews have been diverted to the East Coast to helpi in reconstruction effort due tot the recent tropical storm damage. As such, a Change Orderi is recommended, and willl be prepared buy, Urban to extend the project's completion date 30 days, from. August 21st to September 215, which will be submitted for Township -Per the Township's request through Urban, the contractor has re-seeded and re-mulched areas disturbed by construction activities at: several locations. Urban will periodically monitor the grass growth overt ther next several weeks and, ifnecessary,  (Solicitor A. Martinucci via cell phone).  Engineers Report:  design plans.  approval.  request further re-seeding and re-mulching.  Solicitors Report:  -Since Commissioner's meeting on 7/8/20 we have been engaged to address ar number of different issues:  1. We have reviewed various code enforcement issues. 2. We have finalized the Ordinance to replace the current Property Maintenance portions of the Township's Building and Housing Code. This Ordinance adopts, with limited modification, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as mayl be amended from time-to-time, much like the Building Code incorporates the Uniform Construction Code. Adopting a recognized code such as this allows the Township to remain up to date on the subject matter covered by the adopted code without having to constantly study and revise its ordinances as recognized national and international standards change. These revisions also provide the Townshipv with the option to pursue property maintenance code compliance through civil, as well as criminal, means. In most instances, the Township has little need, and even less interest, in pursuing criminal charges against residents. The goal of the Township is not to punish, but rather toi incentivize compliance, It also allows the Township to pursue aj path of code enforcement that givest the Township itself the right to appeal an unfavorable decision at the MDJ level, something that is very difficult to pursue if a matter is prosecuted as a criminal offense, even at thes summary offense level. 3. The Tracey DeSantis matter has been settled by the insurance carrier, Select Insurance. Int fact, it was settled on May 1, 2020, althoughneitherinor: the Township were apprised oft the fact that settlement was being discussed, let alone that terms had been agreed-upon. Notice of the settlement was not provided to us until after the Township received an invoice for the deductible on. July 30,2020. The total amount of the settlement $35,000.001 The Township's deductible int the matter was! $2,500, which has been paid. 4. We have been asked to advise the Board of Commissioners with regard to a subdivision request which, we understand, may be presented to the Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the -Michael Peterson Addressed the Board concerning two parcels that he had purchased. He would like to sub-divide these parcels and asked the Boards permission to do SO. The Solicitor advised Mr. Peterson that he would need to approach the Lawrence Park Planning Commission before he brings them to the Board of Commissioners' for approval. Peterson said that  Board at tonight'sn meeting, and we are prepared to address that matter.  Reports:  motion; the motion carried. Visitors signed in to speak:    hei is adding onto another piece of property. The Solicitor told him iti is called a minor sub-division due to the fact that they are not looking for additions of utilities etc, Peterson stated that he had gone to the Erie County Planning Board and they had signed off. Solicitor Martinucci reiterated that he would need to go the Lawrence Park Planning Board and then bringi it -Jan Conti spoke to the Board concerning the burned properties on Rankine Avenue. Ms. Conti asked what if any progress has been made on these properties. She stated that there has been an abundance of animals, smells and children breaking in. She asked if the Land Bank could take the properties. Commissioner Cabaday asked Solicitor Martinucci if he would update her on the situation. Martinucci said that he completely understands her frustration and all the other neighbors as well as the Board. There are a number of things that have to happen first before anything can be done. The properties are all privately owned and insurance companies are involved as well as lack of insured. The Township has instructed Code Enforcement to move forward with proper notices being sent out this past month. Once alll legal steps! have been taken then the Township can proceed. Ms. Conti asked if the Township could level the properties, Martinucci said these are privately owned and proper steps must legally need to be taken to obtain imminent domain. Conti also said she has not seen any reported progress on these properties, she was told that all of matters concerning the property progress has been recorded int the BOCr minutes which are on the Lawrence Park Township Website as well as int the Solicitors reports within the minutes. Commissioner Cabaday said the Township has been taking care of ther mowing of the properties on an as-needed basis. A Al Renshaw reported the boat ramp: suffered damage once again. Renshaw asked if restrooms could be considered at a later date. Renshaw also asked about the foot bridge near Twinbrook, Commissioner Cabaday said that they have been in Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes from 7/8/20. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the Commissioner T. Benovic read aloud Resolution 2020-09 - Surplus Property withi following roll call VOTE taken! by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye";with all -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-10-2019 EACOG Audit withi following roll call VOTE1 taken by Secretary C.Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye';Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye";with: all  back to the Board of Commissioners.  contact with Wabtec and they are willing to let us work oni it.  Bills: motion carried. Minutes: motion; ther motion carried. Resolutions:  inf favor, Resolution 2020-09 was duly approved. inf favor, Resolution 2020-09 was duly approved.  Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to advertise, Ordinance 2020-1 Amending the Housing and Maintenance Code, -Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to approve Payment for invoice #1 for $441,189.98 for the 2020 Streets Paving project toJ Joseph McCormick's Construction, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the motion carried. -Commissioner Benovic reported that she has had 2 requests for memorial benches to be placed in elbow tree park. She is awaiting plans from residents. Benovic also stated that Friday, August 14 will be the last day that the parks will be staffed. "Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion;  Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the motion carried.  the motion carried. N Respectfully Submitted: Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING September 9, 2020  6:00p p.m.  42301 Iroquois Avenue  InA Attendance: CommissionerJ. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, CommissionerF. Mussett, Secretary Visitors: Joe Golden, Jim VanDyne, Harry Martz, Rita Nicolussi, Charles Curtis, Dale Durst, Doug Czerwinski, Linda Rodgers, Janell & "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag was performed" Presentation: Attorney Wayne Gerhold spoke to the Board concerning a' "bridge" loani that has been applied for concerning at future project for the Township. Gerhold presented Ordinance 2020-2 on behalf of the Township with roll call' VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner, J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett "aye"; (Commissioner. S. Messina-Miller was absent) with alli ini favor, Ordinance 2020-2 was duly approved.  C.Cunningham (Solicitor. A. Martinucci Via cell phone). Michael Peterson, Bob Henny, Amy. Johnson  Engineers Report:  Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project: Urban is continuing our coordination efforts for the project. CJL is continuing with plan development and cost estimating. Target date for plan completion is winter 2020-2021 2020 Streets Resurfacing Project: A change order was prepared by Urban and executed by the Township and Joseph McCormick Construction to extend the project's completion date 35 days, from August 21 to September 25th to allow time for First Energy to relocate a utility pole from the southwest to the northwest corner at the Priestley and Field intersection so that remaining ADA ramps may be constructed. As of this date, the pole has not been moved. Urban will again attempt Per the Township's Request through Urban, the contractor has again re-seeded and re-mulched areas disturbed by construction activities at several locations. Urban will continue to periodically monitor the grass growth and, if necessary,  with construction in 2021.  contact First Energy to try and determine their schedule for the work.  request further re-seeding and re-mulching.  Solicitors Report:  Since the Commissioner's meeting on August 12, 2020, we have been engaged to address a number of different issues.  We have reviewed and continue to review various code enforcement issues.  a. The Township has been contacted by representatives of the property owners at 1211 & 1215 Rankine, and we are b. The Code Enforcement Officer has recently provided additional information regarding a previous code enforcement The Code Enforcement Officer has raised the question of "quality of life" citations, such as have been attempted int the City of Erie. Ihave. suggested that the matter ber referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Wel have clarified one section oft the new Housing Property Maintenance Code, concerning the defense andi indemnification ofTownship employees engaged in Code Enforcement activities, which is covered by 42 Pa.C5.598545-8550. We have directed attention to various matters concerning the RUS/USDA funding for the sewer project; our Bond Counsel, Wayne Gerhold, isi in attendance. at today'sr meeting to address that in greater detail and present the Commissioners with an Ordinance allowing for bridge financing through Northwest Bank for the project. The Ordinance was advertised in the Erie Times News this past Saturday as required by the Local Government Unit Debt Act (53 Pa.C.S. 8801, et seq.), and may be We provided the Planning Commission with additional guidance concerning the recently proposed minor subdivision Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the  following up on those contacts. matter that we willl be following up on.  properly be considered and voted upon at tonight's meeting.  request. Reports: motion carried. Visitors signed in to speak:  Jim VanDyne presented two drafts for consideration concerning the Historical sign that will be erected in the Township. Commissioner Cabaday asked the residents who were present at the meeting byas show of handswhich draftt they preferred.  The majority of the room preferred version #1.    Harry Martz asked if he would bei informed if there were, going to be any zoning changes to the property that belonged to Eastminster Church located behind his property. Solicitor Martinucci stated that it would have to go before the Zoning Amy. Johnson the new branch manager of the Iroquois division of the Erie County Library asked if the directional signs were going to be changed in the parking area commonly used between the Township building and the Library. Commissioner Cabaday said it had been tabled due to lack of funds from the library and that possibly this would be addressed at a later time. Cabaday asked her to reach out to the Township Office with her contact information or with any questions or needs  Hearing board and that it would then be advertised ini the newspaper and on the Township website.  going forward.  Bills: carried. Minutes: motion carried. Resolutions:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; the motion Commissioner T. Benovici made a motion to approve the Minutes from 8/12/20. Commissioner F. Mussett: seconded the motion; the Commissioner J. Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-11 - minor subdivision with following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner). Cabaday; 'aye';Commisioner: E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-12 - Enactment of Ordinance 2020-1 amended Property Maintenance Code with following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett "aye"; with alli ini favor, Resolution 2020-12 was duly approved.  Mussett "aye"; with alli ini favor, Resolution 2020-11 was duly approved.  Old Business: N/A New Business:  Michael Peterson addressed the Board andi the audience concerning his request for his minor-subdivision. He stated that all hel has requested is toj joint two parcels. Ar resident askedi ift the property has been purchased yet, Peterson said that he could not dot the closing until the properties could bej joined andi that he was not going top pay fori it unless he was ablet to: subdivide.  However, County Planning has approved ita along with the original property owner.  "Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion; the  motion carried. N Respectfully Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING October 14, 2020  6:00p p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner Joseph Golden,  Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Charles Curtis, Rita Nicolussi  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  "Commissioner Cabaday asked for a motion to accept a resignation letter from Michelle Messina-Miller; Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to accept the letter of resignation; Commissioner T. Benovic secondedi the motion; the motion carried. "Commissioner Cabaday asked fora ar motion to accept al letter of intent and appointment ofJ Joseph Golden for the vacant Board of Commissioners. seat. Commissioner T. Benovicn made: ai motiont to accept thel letter and appointment; Commissioner F. Mussett - Solicitor A. Martinucci presidedi in the Oath of Office/Swearing into Office ofr newly appointed Commissioner. Joseph Golden. Commissioner J. Cabaday gave the floor to Mr. John Kraus from Allegheny Financial who presented the Board with the yearly financial reports for Uniformed: and Non-Uniformed pension plans. He reported that this wasa a unique yeari int thei market because the accounts were affected because of COVID but the downward turn has rebounded quickly. Over the next year they are expecting volatility. Kraus stated that consumers should not remove anyi investments and to stay the course. -trying to get a potentially! interested buyer fori the burned-out Rankine properties in touch with the owners.  seconded the motion; the motion carried.  Commissioner. J. Golden was then welcomed into office by the Board of Commissioners.  Allegheny Financial Report:  Solicitors Report:  -addressed ongoing property maintenance and Code Enforcement issues.  -RUSRDA loan process is ongoing. Engineers Report:  -Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project-Urban is continuing our coordination efforts fori the project. JCLi is continuing with plan development and cost estimating, and will provide an updated plan set with' VRF equipment and updated cost estimate in mid-October. A plan review and construction scheduling meeting willl be coordinated with the Township in mid to late October, prior to final design and construction plan preparation beginning in November. Target date for plan completion is winter 2020-2021 with: solicitation of quotes or bids in December to allow for construction in -2020 Streets Resurfacing Project: Change Order No.2 was prepared by Urban and executed byt the Township and Joseph McCormick Construction to extend the project's completion date an: additional: 35 days, from September 25th to October 30th to allow tiet for construction oft the remaining ADA ramps at the Priestley and Fieldi intersection now that First Energy has relocated a utility polet from the southwest to the northwest corner. Joseph McCormick Construction is working with their ADA subcontractor to: schedule the work, tentatively the week of October: 12thor1 19th. Urban will provide construction inspection  Spring 2021.  for the work once scheduled.  Reports: motion carried.  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner. J.C Golden seconded the motion; the -Pete Ogden stated he was concerned about what willl happen with the Christmas program this year. Commissioner T. Benovic said she has been speaking with Mr. Kennedy about how they are going to handle this year due to the ongoing pandemic, with the biggest concern being contact with Santa. Mr. Ogden asked hows social distancing will happen. Commissioner Benovic said that it would involve many volunteers to be able to cover the 6' distancing recommended. Mr. Ogden also asked about using the building for packing the Christmas bags if there was going to be a Christmas program. Commissioner F. Mussett said that  Visitors signed in to speak: Cindy and Chris Mack, Pete Ogden  usingt the building for that purpose would not be a problem.    Bills: carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 9/9/20 Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion; Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-14 Uniformed Pension Contribution and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-15 Non-Uniform Pension Contribution and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-16 the 2021 MMO Uniform Plan and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-17 the 2021 MMO Non-Uniform Plan and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-18 Transfer ofF Funds and moved to approve witht thet following roll callVOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; -Commissioner Cabaday called for a motion to pay off the bank loans with the existing $518,298.45 CD with the balance of the funds to be placed into Township Savings. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to payl bank loansv with the CD; Commissioner -Solicitor A. Martinucci explained the process of this sale and that the Code Enforcement officer has viewed the property and feels that iti isi in need of repair and thati it would be "ok" fors sale with expected renovations. Commissioner Cabaday called for a motion to approve the sale of Repository for Unsold Properties- 1810 Dee. Jay Ave., Erie, PA 16511; Commissioner T. Benovic -Commissioner Cabaday called for a motion to appoint Barry! Rodemaker tot the Vacancy Board position. Commisionerl.Golden -Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Commissioner. J.G Golden seconded; the motion carried.  Commissioner. J. Golden abstained; the motion carried.  Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner J. Golden; "aye", Resolution 2020-14 was duly approved. Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner), Golden; "aye", Resolution 2020-15 was duly approved. Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commisioner..Golden; "aye",Resolution 2020-16 was duly approved. Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner. J. Golden; "aye", Resolution 2020-17 was duly approved.  "aye"; Commissioner. J. Golden; "aye", Resolution 2020-18 was duly approved.  Old Business:  T.E Benovics seconded the motion; the motion was carried.  New Business:  made the motion; Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion was carried. made a motiont to hire, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion was carried.  Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Via Zoom November 11, 2020  6:00p p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, CommissionerT. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner Eric  Gerardine, Commissioner. J. Golden, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors: Richard Garman, Al Renshaw  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Reports:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. CommissionerT. Benovics seconded  the motion; the motion carried. Visitors signed in to speak: Al Renshaw Engineers Report:  Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project-Urbani isc continuing our coordination efforts for the project. CJLisp progressing with design for the' VRF option and enine/celingrepacemen. They will be conducting additional surveys in November, 2020 to finalize/update the backgrounds and celling grid and confirming duct routes. They are anticipating a 50% Construction Document (CD) set by the end of December, 2020 which willl be reviewed first with the Township and second by the contractor team. 95% CDs are estimated to be available by the end of January, 2021, with a 3-month construction 2020 Streets Resurfacing Project-The remaining ADA ramps at the Priestley and Field intersection were completed by the project's extended completion date of October 30, 2020. Urban is soliciting Joseph McCormick Construction for their final invoice and any remaining project documentation 50 that the project may be closed out in November, 2020. Urban will provide the Township with all project documentation and records fort their files once the final invoice has been reviewed and approved. 5181 Nagle Road Water Issue-Per Township request, Urban consulted with Township personnel regarding av water issue occurring at the referenced residential property. Erie Water Works performed a test excavation in the front yard adjacent tot the western shoulder and stated that there was not a water line leak, based upon both visual evidence from the excavation performed and chemical testing oft the water. Township staff visually inspected the sanitary sewer manholes both upstream and downstream of the residence and noted no apparent blockages or flow volume difference. Urban suggested that the Township camera the sanitary sewer line between manholes to document conditions for the Township's records. Urban's initial assessment of the conditions, based upon water flows being not attributable to either potable water or sanitary: sewer problems, is that flows may be associated with a springi int the area. Lakeside Boat Ramp-The Lakeside Boat Ramp experienced considerable damage from the last major storm/wind event. Per Township request, Urban has visited the site on several occasions over the last two weeks to observe the damage to both the concrete boat ramp pavement and underlying material, currently mainlyi ini the: southwest portion of thes site. Urban has been asked to coordinate our discussions  period.  with Commissioner Benovic, and is int the process of doing sO.  Bills: the motion carried.  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T.E Benovic seconded" the motion;    Minutes: Resolutions:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 10/14, 10/26 & 11/9 (budget) Commissioner -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-19 Northwest Multi-draw Loan and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; CommissionerJ. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", Commissioner J. Golden; Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-20 Northwest HVACI loan signers and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner.. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", Commissioner J. Golden; -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-21 USDA loan signers and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", Commissioner J. Golden; -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-22 EACOG 2021 budget and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", Commissioner J. Golden;  F.N Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried.  "aye", with alli ini favor, Resolution 2020-19 was dulya approved.  "aye", with all in favor, Resolution 2020-20 was dulyapproved.  "aye", with all in favor, Resolution 2020-21 was duly approved.  "aye", with all in favor, Resolution 2020-22 was duly approved.  Old Business: N/A New Business:  -Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to advertise Ordinance 2020-03 Preliminary! 2021 Budget, CommissionerT. -Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to hire Kenneth Youngberg to the L.P. Police Dept. with a start date of -Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to hire Nathan Angelo toi the L.P. Police Dept. (conditional) after required -Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to extend the Lawrence Park Police Department CBA until 12/31/26, -Commissioner Cabaday stated the December 9, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting has been moved to December 16, 2020 and has also been advertised both in the Erie Daily times as well as posted to the Township website. This meeting will not be held inj person due to the escalation of COVID-19 cases, but will take place via Zoom. Details willl be posted on the website as well as posted on the exterior door to the building "Commissioner E, Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Commissioner F. Mussett  Benovic seconded the motion; the motion carried.  11/16/20, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried. testing is completed, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion; the motion carried.  Commissioner. J. Golden seconded the motion; the motion carried.  seconded; the motion carried. N Respectfully Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Via Zoom December 16, 2020  6:00 p.m. Avenue  4230 Iroquois  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner J. Golden, Chief J.  Morell Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors: Jenna Crotty Reports:  "Commissioner Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Commissioner J. Golden made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic Ms. Crottyvoiced her concern about the leaf pick upt thisy year. Commissioner Cabaday explained that the first issue that happened was the leaf machine broke down then between illnesses and injuries the maintenance crew was unable to finish picking up the bagged leaves. The Township had Harborcreek come in and finish the route that had not been done the prior week. Pro-Waste has been denied the ability to transport leaves to the dump any further. The Township then secured with Harborcreek that residents can take their leaves to their compost pile. The Township is actively trying to find a solution for  seconded the motion; the motion carried. Visitors signed in to speak:. Jenna Crotty  2021. Engineers Report:  Community Center Air Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project-Urban is continuing our coordination efforts for the project. CJLiss still anticipating finishinga a 50% Construction Document (CD) set by the end of December, 2020 which will ber reviewed first with the Township: ands second byt the contractor team. 95% CD's are estimated to be available by the end of January, 2021 fora a final scope check with the contractors and BIU review. Anticipated construction: start is March 1, 2020 Streets Resurfacing Project: Final Change Order No.4 was prepared by Urban and accepted byt the Township and Joseph McCormick Construction Co., Inc. Final Application for Payment No.2 was submitted by Joseph McCormick Construction Co., Inc., and reviewed and recommended for payment by Urban. Final contract amount was $451,989.98, a reduction of $2,534.02 from the Lakeside Boat Ramp: Per Township request, Urban has provided drawings and specifications to the Townshipt for Armor stone or Riprapi materialsi to providei interim stabilization oft the boat ramp for the winter months. Per Township request, Urban has also provided copies ofe existing Permits for the Boat Ramp for Township use in coordinating stabilization work with the appropriate 2020 Sanitary Sewer Root Killing Maintenance: Duke's! Root Control willl be! performing root killing maintenance on approximately- 4,900 linearf feet ofs sanitary: sewer lines on Wednesday, December 16th. Urban will coordinate 2021 root killing efforts with Duke's next summer.  2021, with a 3 month construction period.  original contract amount of $454,524.00.  environmental agencies prior to construction.    Solicitors Report:  Wel have assisted with a municipal lien satisfaction. the various pleadings regarding that matter.  Wel have reviewed matters related to this year's Lien Free Tax Sale and have accepted service of We have directed attention to various matters concerning the RUS/USDA funding for the sewer We have reviewed al Notice of Claim regarding an alleged injury that occurred at or around the footbridge at Bell Street and Napier Ave. Iti is not clear where, in relation tot the footbridge, the alleged injury occurred, but the matter has been referred to the Township's liability insurance  project.  carrier to address.  Bills: motion; the motion carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  Commissioner T. Benovic made ai motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner J. Golden seconded the Commissioner. J. Golden made a motion to approve the Minutes for 11/11/20 Commissioner T. Benovic -Commissioner Cabaday reada aloud Resolution 2020-23 Enactment of Ordinance 2020-03 the 2021 Budget and moved to approve withi thet following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T.E Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner J. Golden; "aye", with all in favor, -Commissioner Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2020-24 Tax Millage for 2021 and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; CommissionerJ. Cabaday; 'aye';Commissioner. J. Golden; "aye",withalli int favor, Resolution: 2020-24 was Commissioner T. Benovic alerted the Township that Santa in the park has been cancelled for 2020 due to -Commissioner. J. Golden motioned to pay offt the Pennvest loan of $34,084.05, Commissioner T. Benovic -Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to approve change order #4 and final payment application to McCormick's for the 2020 Streets Paving project, Commissioner J. Golden seconded the motion; the -Commissioner. J. Golden spoke to the Board about a possible site for glass recycling to be placed in the Township and there would be no cost tot the Township for the first year. The Board voiced at few concerns over the possibility of illegal dumping and the maintenance department having to monitor the site as well as what the future cost would look like. Ati this time this is not something that the Township will pursue  seconded the motion; the motion carried.  Resolution 2020-23 was duly approved.  duly approved. Old Business: the Corona Virus Pandemic. New Business:  seconded the motion; the motion carried.  motion carried.  but a possibility in thei future.    "Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Commissioner J.  Golden seconded; the motion carried. 2 Respectfully Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of CommisonersSeretary