LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING January9,2019  42301 Iroquois Avenue  6:00 p.m.  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Chief. J. Morell, Engineer  W. Petit, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Joe Golden, Charles Curtis  Visitors signed in to speak: Dale Major, Robert Gindlesperger, Dalel Durst  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag was performed.  Engineers Report:  -Lake Cliff Lift Station Installation of new cover scheduled for: 1/14/19 -Manhole and Pipe Relining Project All manhole rehabllitations have been completed. type brick. Repairs have been discussed with contractor. Contract extension willl be necessary. Urban is coordinating with BIU regarding final inspection of completed building. -Sewer Rates: All: 2019 information regarding news sewer rates has! been given to the Township issued once Agreement has been formally executed byt the Township. the motion and the motion was unanimously carried.  -Manhole and Pipe Relining CDBG Grant has been completed. Four Manholes remain to be re-lined-Infitration & inflow as well as wet soils have delayed completion. Three of the manholes exhibited structural Instability duet to cementitious -Salt Storage Shed - Concrete repair of spalled areas and steel plate installation at bolted connections were completed. Warranty registration for Accu Steel portion has been provided to Accu Steel and a Warranty Certificate will be issued. -Lakeslde Drive Storm Sewer Contractor was sent agreement for review and signing. Formal notice-to-proceed will be Commissioner F. Mussett made ar motiont to approve all reports as they: are presented. CommissionerT.Benovicseconded -Dale Public Major Comment: asked ift thel handicap sign that was placed on Smithson Ave., East side of the road could be removed as the signs were placed for the church and there Is only mass on Sunday. He said that there is no parking then for hlm or his family or friends on the designated days ift the sign remains in place. Police Chief Morell sald that he would reach outt to -Bob Gindlesperger asked if there was any progress on his Right to Know. Commissioner Cabaday said that both the -Dalel Durst asked ifthere is goingt to be any changesi Inr recycling requirements. Secretary Cunningham saidt that Lawrence Parki is under contract for 1morey year with Waste Management: 50 everything will remain asi is until through 2019, He: also informed the Commissioners that the Water Street parking lot has an old scale In the ground and it Is caving In. Commissioner Cabaday said thati it willl be looked into. Hea also questioned ift there wasarule: ast tol how longs someone can have dealer plates on their car. Chief Morell stated that it is permissible for an employee of a dealer to drive a car with  the Church to see Ifi ini facti they need the sign tol be on both sides oft the street. Township Solicitor and Engineer are currently working on getting him all of! his information.  dealer plates oni iti Indefinitely.  that the handicap person did not have  -Terry Culmer spoke on! behalf of the church handicap parking spot. He explained access to the: small parking lot behind the church therefore needingaspot.  Bills: Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion and  the motion was unanimously carried,  Minutes:  Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for: 12/26/18.  motion and the motion was unanimously carried.    Resolutions: -President Cabaday read  aloud Resolution: 2019-01-Tax Collector Exoneration and moved to approve with thet following  roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-02- -2019Tax Millage Rates and moved to: approve with thet followingr roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; VoTEtakenb by Secretary C, Cunningham; Commisionerr.Benowg, w,CmmhsbnerGisa, "aye';Commissioner -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-04 - Mark Ceccheti reappointment to Zoning Hearing Board with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday;  Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye", With alli in favor, Resolution 2019-01 was duly approved. Commissioner F. Mussett;' "aye". Witha alli int favor, Resolution 2019-02 was duly approved. F.Mussett; "aye", With: all int favor, Resolution 2019-03 was duly approved.  -2019 Sewer Rates andi moved to: approve withi the following roll call  President Cabaday read aloud Resolution2019-03-  "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all ini favor, Resolution 2019-04 was duly approved.  Old Business: Nothing to Report Commissloner F.  New Business: Mussett motioned to advertise for Ordinance 003-2019, Intergovernmenta Cooperation Act. CommissionerT. Benovic motionedi to advertise for al new Emergency Management Coordinator, Commisionerr.Muset Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to advertise all 2019! board meetings. Commissioner T. Benovicseconded; ther motion Commission Delegate appointments were tabled until at full board could attend. Commissioner Cabaday also suggested Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to reappoint Joe Golden to the vacancy board through 12-31-2019. CommissionerF.  Commissioner T. Benovics seconded; the motion unanimously carried.  seconded; the motion unanimously carried.  unanimously carried.  that each person that attends should provide a report or minutes from such meetings attended.  Mussett seconded; ther motion unanimously carried. to hire Darrell Pound tot the position. seconded; the motion unanimously carried.  that interviews had taken placet for a new maintenance position and asked for a motion  Commissioner Cabaday reported CommissionerT. Benovici motioned to hire Darrell Pound, Commissioner F. Mussett Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; motion  carried.  Respectfully Submitted:  Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commlisomerssecretany    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING January: 23,2019  4230 Iroquois Avenue  6:00 p.m.  Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. In Gerardine, Commissioner: S. Messina-Miller, Police Chief Morell, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Marion Armstrong, Robert Robert Gindlesperger, Charles Curtis, Tony Ferritto  Visitors signed in1 to speak:  Bell,  Visitors: Marc Rickard, Mitchell Fabry, Melinda Meyer, Bill Mclaulin, Dale Durst  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed.  Public Comment:  the  and details to the bridge over 41 mile creek that willl be replaced at Main agreement would affect the ambulance service for the Lawrence If there Is nobody there to take the call then one of the other  -Robert Bell from PennDot presented display  traffic during  construction. Traffic will be re-  Street. Bell reported that PennDot will provide a walkway for pedestrian  routed to Iroquois Avenue. Thej project willt take place in the Spring of 2020 and willt take approximately: 3 months, -Marion Armstrong asked if the newi Intergovernmental and Messina-Miller explained that there would not be al loss of ParkTownshipi Fire Department. Commissioners would Cabaday help the service with all calls being answered. Cabaday explained for al long time and that the Lawrence Park Police also respond to ambulance calls which is a rarity In municipalitles.  L.P. ambulance service but that this agreement that L.P. Fire Department will be the first to respond. -Robert Gindlesperger: customers were understanding was that Commissioner Cabaday: said  has been something that was needed  departments would respond. Commissioner Messina-Miller saldi this arrangement  asked about the sewer charges for single family homes, the school and his mobile home park. His  according to the size oft the water line servicing the business, residence, charged asked if the Township would be willing to sit down and discuss the charges.  establishment, etc. Mr. Gindlesperger that she would back In touch with Mr. Gindlesperger: at al later time. light! but that there isal breaker that keeps getting tripped within thel building that is In process of being repaired. questioned about why there iss 5o much snow pushed up: against all the cars parked int the: streets, Commissloner Cabaday explained that we: are now using 5-ton plowt trucks as opposed to pick-ups for better clearing oft the streets. Unfortunately,  get  It was explained  that there is no failure in the  Charles Curtis questioned why the Memorial light was not working again.  He: also  ify fyouparki in the street this is something that cannot be controlled. Tony Ferritto stated that he was very Impressed with the snow plowing year plow was taking the snow right to the curb and! keeping it all clear.  this down on Lake Cliff Drive. He said the  Bills: Commissioner T. Benovic made a motlon to pay! bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion and  the motion was unanimously carried.  Minutes: Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 1/9/19 and minutes from the EECEMS meeting  Commissioner S. Messina-Miller seconded the motion andi the motion was unanimously carried. -Presldent Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-05 = 2019 Amended Sewer Rates and  Resolutions: "aye"; Commissioner  moved to  with the approve  following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissloner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday;  E. Gerardine  Commissioner F. Mussett;' "aye',Commissioner Messina-Miller "aye". With all  "aye";  infavor, Resolution 2019-05 was duly approved.  tot the EECEMS! bylaws  -President Cabadayread: aloud Resolution: 2019-06-AReiolutiont to approve the! proposed changes  and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C, Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; Commisionerl.Cabaday "aye"; Commissloner E. Gerardine' "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye" Commissioner  "aye",  Messina-Miller "aye". With all int favor, Resolution 2019-06 was duly approved.    Resolution2019-07-/ Adoption ofa an intergovernmental. agreement for emergency medicai  -President Cabadayread: aloud with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T.  service and moved to approve Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye";  Commissioner E. Gerardine "ayel"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"  Commissioner Messina-Miller "aye". With alli ini favor, Resolution 2019-07 was dulya approved.  Old Business:  Commissioner Delegates and alternates were chosen: asi follows: EACOG: Delegate; Eric Gerardine/Altemate;, Jan Cabaday EECEMS: Delegate; Jan Cabaday/Alternate; Shelly Messina-Miller CZM: Delegate: Shelly Mesina-iler/Alemate, Cindy Jo Cunningham MPO: Delegate: Jan Cabaday/Alternate; Cindy. Jo Cunningham Planning: Delegate: Markl Kukla/Alternate: Tammy Benovic -Attorney A. Martinucci approached the Board to have a person appointed 2:301 in the: afternoon with the next one being in May. -Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to place an advertisement for  ECATO: All Commissioners  to the Erie County Signing Region Trust, He 2 weeks for the maintenance position as the  on a' Tuesday at motion andi the motion  said it does not need to be a Commissioner but could be an interested cltizen. Meetings are quarterly last personi intervlewed rejected the offer of employment, Commissioner F. Mussett: secondedi the Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion andt the motion was unanimously carried.  unanimously carried.  Felix & Gloekler as Lawrence Park" Township's auditor for 2019 and  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to appoint  -Commissioner F. Mussett explained that the contract will expire in late February with our current Building Maintenance contractor. His intent for 2019 ist to contract with Scobell industries as per their proposal tot the Township as presented. table but hei feels thatl It may be] Just a month tor month basis. Martinucci also presented an adjusted application future  addressed the  Lease amendment from the Commonwealth in regards tot the! State Police  Attorney A. Martinucci Barracks. He explained that they usage ofTownshlp and what needs tol be addressed.  didi not proposed wantt to get! locked Into ar multiyear contract. Therei isa 5-year extension ont the  formi for  Facilities form. He: suggestsal later discussion on the changes the! board mayy wantt to make int thei  New Business: E. Gerardine made a motion to hire 21 new part-time crossing guards, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded  Commissioner  the motion andt the motion was unanimously carried.  school district. Those properties  Commissioner Benovics spoke about a possible exchange of properties with thel Iroquols would Include the softball field which the Township ownsi in exchange fort the Sand' Volleyball courts as  well as thet tennis  School district. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to exchange properties with the  courts which Is owned by the  seconded the motion and motion was unanimously carried.  Iroquols School district, Commissioner. J. Cabaday  Ifi there is anything that the Township  -Commissloner Benovic: spoke to the representative for EMTA andi they are asking Commissioner Benovic: said that she would speak to them about these items.  and  would like to see In Improvements to thelr service within the Township. Shelters for patrons were discussed  Executive Session: Personnel Matters  Commissioner. J.C Cabaday called the meeting back to order after the executive session and Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Commissioner S. Messina-Miller seconded; the motion unanimously  carried.  Respectfully Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionersecretainy    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISIONERSMEETNG February13,2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissloner F. Mussett, Commissioner S. Messina, Chief. J. Morell, Engineer T. Podskalny, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Fire Chief. J. Crotty,  Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: signed int to speak: None  Visltors: Joe Golden, Robert Gindlesperger, Dale Durst  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Engineers -2018 CDBG Report: Granti Manhole and Pipe Relining Project (Advanced Rehabilitation Technology) Manhole repair materlal and cost! has been submitted byt the Contractor and approved by Urbani for the repair oft three (3) manholest that had exhibited structural instability during preparatory cleaning work due to the cementitlous type brick used in them. A Change Order for that work and a Contract Time Extension has been executed byt the Contractor and Erie County, The cost of the Change Order will be offset by savings in the original contract cost reallzed from a reduction In pipe lining length. Work will resume In Spring 2019 wheni temperature: andi flow conditions are: suitable. -Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer-A construction agreement has been executed for the project. Aformal Notice-to-Proceed will be issued to the contractor, Standard Pipe Services LLCI in the near future so that actual construction work may be Chapter 94 Report- Per Townshlpi request, Urban is preparing the annual Chapter 94 Municipal Wasteload Management -Soudan Lift Statlon Replacement- Per Township direction and authorization, Urban has begun design of the Soudan Lift Station. Urban's preliminary work has Included: preliminary design considerations for layout/location; flow calculations; force main and wet well sizing; assembly of preliminary details and specifications; and preparation of E&S and water Solicltor's -There havel Report been: some personnel issues being addressed as well as an unemployment hearing that was attended and will -The revisions to the Facilities usage agreement havel been completed and ready for review. The form has been updated andi nowr requires a $100 security deposit. Ifsomeonel leases Township facilities an employee will check the property after the event andi ifthere is no damage the deposit willl be returned. Ifan organization uses thet facilities overa a period of time one (1): security deposit wil! need to be placed until the end of engagement which again will be returned If there is no damage or clean-up costs incurred by the Townshlp. The deposit does not limit the person or groups liability nor doesi it cap damages. If damage occurs to the facility during use, they willl lose their deposit andi incur costs for clean up and or damages. -The Commonwealth of Pennsylvanla's lease on the building for PSP. What is beingl looked ati is a 3-year contract with 6- Chief Morell said the department will be hiring Kayla Pound and her start date is March 4, 2019; the police department Chief Crotty: saidt the department int the fiscal year 2018 is $30,000 under operating budget. He stated the department is Int need of volunteers. To date they! have! had 891 runs. Chiefs stated the department is looking into a couple different grant Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve all reports as they are presented. Commissioner F. Mussett  scheduled and completed within the stipulated 120-day contract time.  Report as required byt the City of Erie.  qualitymanagement permit plans and applications.  be continued.  -Somel legal research has been done regarding Codel Enforcement questions and issues.  month extensions. Police Report will then be! back at full complement. Fire Department Report  programs lookingi in particular at personal protection gear. seconded the motion and the motion was carried.    Public Comment: None Bills:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion and  the motion was carried, Minutes:  Commissioner E. Gerardine made ar motion to approve the Minutes for 1/23/19. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  motion and the motion was carried.  Resolutions:  President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-08- - Sewer Rates andi 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 5. Messina;" aye". With all In favor, Resolution 2019- -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-09 - 2019 Secretary Wages Resolution 2019-09 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 S. Messina;" aye".  08 was duly approved.  With alli int favor, Resolution 2019-09 was dulya approved.  Old Buslness:  -Commissioner Cabaday reported that the Township Handbook has been under review and changes have been made. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the changes in the Township Handbook, Commissioner E. Gerardine  seconded; the motion carried. New Business:  Commissioner Cabaday read a letter of Intent provided by the ECOG to participate in a study to ascertain which municipalities would be interested in participating in a study of the potential for joint/shared emergency management coordination. Ift there is enough Interest to proceed witha as study, DCED will engage the consultant: and pay fori it. Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to proceed ini the study, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the motion carried. Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to hire Michael Yokoff and Carrie Carpenter as part-time Crossing Guards, Commissioner T. Benovic explained that East Erie Suburban Recreation and Conservation Authority has been dissolved but we have received al request tol help pay some bills to close out Its obligations. At this time Benovic: sald: shev would like Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to accept the new conditions of the State Police Contract, Commissioner E. Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to accept the new facilities usage contract, Commissioner S. Messina seconded; Commissioner F. Mussett motloned to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m, Commissioner S. Messina seconded; motion  Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the motion carried.  tol looka al bit further intot thist matter before at final decision can be made.  Gerardine seconded; the motion carried.  the motion carried. carried. ResperttulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's: Secretary    LAWRENCE PARKT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING February27,2019  4230 Iroquois Avenue  6:00 p.m.  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner S.  Messina, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed int to speak: None  Visitors: Robert Gindlesperger, Charles Curtis, Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Mary! Medwid,. Jenn! Sheldon President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. The Pledge Allegiance  of  tot the was performed. Flagv  Public President Comment: J. Cabaday gave the floor to Mr.. John Kraus from Allegheny Financlal who presented the Board with the yearly financial reports for Uniformed and Non-Uniformed pension plans. He reported that 2018 was a difficult year in the market, The! Market value forl Uniformed Pension Plana at thee end of 2018 was $2,872,539.24.) Year-to-date gaini is currently at 8%. Market value of Non-Uniformed Pension! Plan at the end of2018 was $639,227.64. Vear-to-date gaini is currentlyat 6%. Kraus stated they do have some recommendations to rebalance some of the accounts wlthin the portfollos. Once Mr. Kraus sends those recommendations to the Township the Board can move to accept or decline those Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner S. Messina seconded the motion and  recommendations. Bills:  ther motion was unanimously carried.  Minutes:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motlon to approve the Minutes for 2/13/19 Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the  motion and the motion was unanlmously carried.  Old Business: None New Business: improvements  loant for  -Commissioner Mussett stated that! he met with Northwest Savings Banker Paul Kruszewski and had applied for al Engineering fees for salt shed, work on the Bell Street Garage, ADA improvements to the Township Building as well as cement improvements in front of the Township Bullding and the Fire Department. Mussett asked if Commissioner Gerardine along with himself would consider being a second: signer ont thel loan. Commissioner Cabaday made a motion toapprove thel loan as well as Commissioner Gerardine beingt the 2nd signer on thel loan, Commissioner Mussett seconded that they! have chosen Lawrence Park Townshipi tol bef featured int the Our Town Series. This would be: af focus ont the town andi its businesses. Arequest by WQLN to holda al Public meeting at the Township Bullding on March: 20th from 6-7:30 was made tot the! Board ofCommissioners. Amotion tol hold the meeting at the Township Building was made by Commissioner Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the  to the Township  Buildings $167,000. This will include fencing around the salt shed as well as paying off  the motion and the motion was unanimously carried. - Secretary C. Cunningham spoke to the Board  as well as the visitors about a phone call she received from WQLN: stating  Cabaday, Commissioner Messina seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously carried.  motion was unanimously carried. Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecretany    LAWRENCE PARKT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSI MEETING March 13, 2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J.C Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner: S. Messina,  Chief. J.I Morell, EngineerT. Podskalny, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed In to speak: Jlm VanDyne, Reese Cadwallader Visitors: Joe Golden, Mary Medwid Dale Durst  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Mrs.. Joyce Spitznogle stated there has been as steady flow of taxi money coming in and that all accounts are In order. -2018 CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Relining Project (Advanced Rehabilitation Technology) - Four (4) manholes remain to be re-lined. The necessary manhole repair work will be handled by Change Order. The repair work and contract extension havel been discussed with Erie County, bothi the change order and time extension have been signed, and ally work Chapter 94 Report: Urban! has completedi thel Wasteload Management Chapter 94 Report, and submitted! it February20". -Soudan Lift Station Replacement- - The design for the Soudan lift station has begun. Urban is working on the preliminary Initial flow determinations, specifications, E&S control plan and narrative, force main and wet well: sizing, plan sheets and details, water quality management permit, pump sizing, site layout, one call for existing utility information, design narrative, and the sewage facilitles planning module along with the applicable forms. Urban is also working on the preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and EJCDC contract for design as requested and required by the USDA for a rural -Lawrence Park Street Rehabllitation: Urban has not yet been directed to begin work on thes street rehabilitation project for 2019. Urban will coordinate witha appropriate Township personnel to determine a preliminary scope of work and costs -Salt Storage Bullding: Urban has received an inquiry from the Township in regard to fire retardant for the salt storage Chief stated for thei first time In 8 months the police department isi ini full complement with the addition of Officer Kayla We have conveyed the approved and signed PSP lease amendment back to the Commonwealth. They will circulate for -We are working on correspondence with the contractor to address curb damage. This project was sidetracked earlier because of the number of additional matters we were: asked to address, but we should be ready to send a demand letter -Wev were involved withe effortst toi resolve a code enforcement issue with aresident. Those efforts were unsuccessful, and Itisr my understanding that the matter has been rescheduled for al hearing before the MDJ. -We have addressed additional questlons from the Chief of Police regarding the recently adopted Processing and Equipment Reimbursement Agreement, and have prepared a repayment agreement to be presented to Mr. Larese, My understanding ist that a repayment plan! has been entered into with Mr. Larese. -We have completed, and are awalting a decision on, a recent Unemployment Compensation hearing. -Wel have worked with outslde counsel on discovery matters regarding the DeSantis lawsuit. -Wel have addressed questions concerning the next steps fort the Rankine Ave. properties recently damaged or destroyed -Wel have prepared, fort the Commbsorerscmiceraton, arevised Fireworks and Flammable Materials Ordinance, based Commissioner F. Mussett made ar motion to approve all reports ast they are presented. Commissioner: S, Messina: seconded  Treasurer Report: Engineers Report:  iss scheduledi to bet finished before April 31st.  calculations and starting the perm/tting process. Tasks being worked on include:  utilities servicet financial assistance loani to be applied for by the Township. based upont the amount off funding available once authorized to begin work. building cover. Urban is contacting the contractor to obtain information.  Police Report Solicitor's Report  Pound whol began March 4, 2019. Shei is currently Int training and willl be out on her own in April.  signatures on their end, and provide us with af fully-executed copy.  out byt the end of the month.  by fire.  on recent changes to state lawl Int that regard. the motion andi the motion was carried.    Public Comment:  -Jim VanDyne addressed the Board as the Secretary of the Historical Society. He asked If the bullding would be avallable for the Memorial Day Celebration. Commissioner Mussett has asked if they! have turned in their facility usage form yet. VanDyne sald he would make: surei iti is done immediately. Jim also asked fort the help of the Township staff tol help with thei invitations andvarious tasks that needt to be done. Secretary Cunningham said the Office: staff wouldi indeedl help with the preparations. VanDyne also reminded everyone that there would be a meeting March 20th at the Township Building -Reese Cadwallader said his street Is in need dire need of paving. He would also like to compliment the Township malntenance worker who plows thes sidewalk around Beute Parkandi the crosswalks. Cadwallader alsoi is concerned about the communication with the new owners (Wabtec) oft the old General Electric plant. Thel Board assured him that they are Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the motion and Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 2/27/19. Commissioner F, Mussett seconded the -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-10-County. Ald Fund Usage and moved to: approve witht thet followingroll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner S. Messina;" aye". With all In favor, Resolution 2019-10 was duly -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-11 - Northwest Bank Pension Signers and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissloner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner S. Messina;" aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2019-11 was duly President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-12- - Allegheny Financial Group Pension 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 F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner S. Messina;" aye". With alli ini favor, Resolution 2019-12  concerning Lawrence Parkl being on the' "Our Town" WQLN channel this summer.  actively looking intot this, Bills: the motion Was carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  motion and the motion was carried.  approved.  approved.  was duly approved. Old Business; Nothing to report New Business:  Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to hire Christopher Nies for the Township Maintenance Position with a 90-day Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to approve the recommendations of Allegheny Financial Group for Rebalancing the Portfolios of the Uniformed and Non-Unlformed pension plans, S. Messina seconded; the motion carried. Commissioner: S. Messina motioned to use outslde: services fori items to! be notarized, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; Commissioner. J. Cabaday stated that Commissioner E. Gerardine met with Northwest Savings Banker Paull Kruszewski and applied for a loan for $365,944 for street repairs. He asked for approval for the loan from the Board and to have Commissioner F. Mussett as his secondary: signer on: said loan. Commissioner S. Messina made a motion for approval of loan andi for Commissioner Franki Mussett ass secondary signer on thel loan, CommissionerT.Benovicseconded the motion Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; motion  probationaryperiod, Commissioner S. Messina seconded; the motion carried.  the motion carried.  and the motion carried. carried. Respectiulysubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecretaly    LAWRENCE PARK" TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING March 27, 2019  6:00p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner T.  Benovic, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed int to speak: Al Renshaw  Visitors: Robert Charles Curtis, Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Mary Medwid,  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag was performed. President. J. Cabaday gave the floori to Kyle Foust. Mr. Foust presented a verbal presentation of his company CityGrows which provides a cloud-based program for Local Governments. CityGrows helps governments manage forms and processes online providing a more efficient work environment, Foust stated that he would be willing to come back at al later date if the Board was interested in a demonstration. All Renshaw stated that the boat rampl had some damage during the winter, Commissioner Benovic said shei is aware oft the repairs that are needed and they will be addressed once the weather allows. He also said that there ai few trees that are across the creek down in Napier, Benovic said that she Is also aware of those trees and they will be addressed, Benovic also said she Is looking Into whose Dale Durst asked what the Board considers mining", Commissioner Benovic responded that primarily iti beach glass. Benovic said that there are signs stating what it means but she sald that she would have to go down and read the signs to see exactly what the signs say. Durst also asked about the trees that are down In the creek down at the golf course because there are trees are blocking the flow of water. He also said that there was an agreement made that the golf course was to clean the fish ramps and that is not being done. Commissioner E. Gerardine made ai motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion and  Public Comment:  responsibility iti is because Itn may be on Wabtec's property.  is rocks and  Bills:  the motion was carried. Minutes:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 3/13/19 Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  motiona and the motion was carried.  Old Business:  -Commissioner Cabaday stated that Commissioner Gerardine had applied for an additional loant for $7,756 as well as the 365,944 for streets and asked for a motion to consider Commissloners Mussett and Gerardine to be signers on the Northwest Loan. Commissloner Gerardine made a motion to approve Mussett and Gerardine as signers, Commissioner  Benovic: seconded the motion and the motion was carried.  New Business: Nothing to report motion was carried. Respectfullys Submitted: Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's: Secretary  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Commissloner F. Mussett seconded; the    LAWRENCE PARKT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April 10, 2019  6:00 p.m.  42301 iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J, Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Engineer T. Podskalny,  Solicitor. A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed in to speak: Dale Durst, Dale Williams, Kathleen Griffin, Steve McGill  Visitors: Joe Golden, Mary! Medwid,  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Mrs. Joyce Spitznogle stated there has been a steady flow of tax money coming In and there are 2 weeks left for the  Treasurer Report:  discounted period. She also saldt that: all accounts arei in order.  Engineers Report: Apri/30",  CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Rellning Project (Advanced RehallitatonTe-hnolegy, - Four (4) manholes remain to be re-lined. The contractor plans to be onsite to resume the work on April: 16th. All work is scheduled to be finished before -Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer construction agreement was executed. January 4, 2019 for the project for contract price of $71,350. A formal Notice-to-Proceed has been forwarded to the Township for execution which will be sent to the -Soudan Lift Station Replacement; The design fort the Soudan lift station Is continuing. Urban met with the Township on project status and alternatives, andi is proceeding on design and permitting, as well as the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and EJCDC contract for design as requested andr required byt the USDAI forarural utilitles: service financial assistance -Salt Storage Building; Per" Township request (Commissioner Mussett), Urban is coordinating the: solicitation of quotes for construction ofaf fence around ther recently constructed: Salt: Storage Bullding. Urbani met ons site April gth witha al Township representative and a prospective vendor to clarify scope-of-work; parameters, adding approximately 100' offencingt tol be able to entirely: surround the bullding. Urban has solicited quotes from four (4) firms, Once quotes are received, we will GE/Wabtec Industrial Sewage Flow Calculations; Urban is in the process of reviewing the Industrial sewer flow rate calculations for GE/Wabtec, and will forwardt them tot thet townshlp when complete (target date April'16"pendingi internal -2019 Root Control; Urban has met with Duke's Root Control to review which sanitary lines would be considered for ongoing root control maintenance, Urban reviewed the particular sewage lines with thel Township and received approval to proceed with work. Urban Is currently awaiting an agreement from Duke's to provide to the Township for signature. -Iroquois School District Baseball Field and Tennis Court Properties Land Swap; Urban has begun preliminary research work for the propertles. Urban has requested Commissioner Benovic to coordinate with School district personnel to obtain any existing record plans from previous surveys or designs for the School District facilities to aid In Urban's -Lake CliffLift Station-paving off former lift station area: Per Township request (Commissioner Cabaday) Urban Is preparing al bid package to construct bituminous pavementf for the area encompassing the prior location oft thelake Clifflift Station.  contractor, Standard Pipe Services LLCafter Township execution.  loan to be applied for byt the Township.  provide them to the Township for their review.  Urban review).  Once signed, Urban will coordinate the work with the" Township and Duke's as necessary.  subsequent field survey efforts tol bes scheduled int the near future. We anticipate being able to advertise for bids byt the end of April.    Solicitor's Report Secretary.  -We have received the signed PSP lease amendment back to the Commonwealth. Material will be sent to Township -We are working on correspondence with the contractor to address curb damage. I have shared a proposed -Wel have been engaged to assisti in: a couple of different code enforcement matters (includingt the Rankine Ave. properties -We are completing paperwork for the USDAI Rural Utilitles project, and will have that to Commissioner Cabaday before Commissioner F. Mussett made: ai motion to approve all reports ast they are presented. CommissionerT. Benovics seconded  correspondence with Commissioner Gerardine concerning our nexts stepsi in that regard. damaged or destroyed in the recent fire), and are proceeding with those.  the end oft the week.  -Icanr report that we were successful in our recent Unemployment Compensation hearing.  the motion andt the motion was carried.  Public Comment:  -Dale Durst asked when the pler will be fixed. Commissioner Benovic stated that she as well as Ricky' Watkins Inspected the damage donet to thep pier duringt thes winter storms. Aplanf for repair isi inp process. Durst saidt that aj police officer asked him to leave the beach because he was removing items from the area. Commissioner Cabaday said that if he had issue with that he shoulds speakt tot the chief of police. Durst claims that beach glass Is considered to be trash. Cabadayr reminded him that he has a copy of the Ordinance and it states no removal of items from the beach. He said that the Ordinance should be changed. Commissioner Benovic said that the Township needs a planning commission to be ablet to amend the Ordinance book. Solicitor Martinucci explained how the ordinance reads andi it doesi ini fact say" "items" arel listed and that could mean anything. Martinucci. stated accordingt to the written letter oft thel law you: should not bet taking! beach glass or -Dale Willlams andl Kathleen Griffin asked about paving the parking lota at the boat ramp. Williams presented a drawing of what he suggests for painting the lines, Cabaday said the engineer is actively working on that paving project. Willlams -Steve McGill also wanted to ask about picking upi items off the beach. McGill sald that! he is not a resident but enjoys  any other Item from the beach.  sald he would be willing to help with the painting once the loti is paved.  coming to the boat launch to look for glass.  Bills:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissloner F. Mussett seconded the motion and  ther motion was carried. Minutes:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 3/27/19 as well as the minutes fort the DCED study- EMCmeeting: Secretary Cunningham attended on! behalf oft the Township. Commissioner F.N Mussett: seconded the motion  andi the motion was carrled. Resolutions:  -Presldent Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-13 --Surplus 2010 Crown Victoria police cruiser 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". With all Ini favor, Resolution 2019-13 was duly: approved.  Old Business:  Commissioner Benovic said that the Tri-Community pool committee Is still In existence therefore Benovic said that the  Township will still contribute to that fund.    New Business:  -Commissioner E. Gerardine was absent from this meeting, therefore the streets bid process willl have to bet tabled. -Commissioner Cabaday spoke to the Board concerning hiring Linda Bliley who was working on programming and data entrywith our QuickBooks programs, Solicitor Martinucci: suggested that the Board! hirel hera as ani independent contractor and not al Lawrence Park employee. Martinucci said that he would draw up: a written. Agreement. Commissioner: S. Messina was absent from the meeting, therefore the 10-year contract was tabled. -Commissioner. J. Cabaday asked the Solicitor to explain what a conflict ofi interest policy is. Martinucci stated that as a practical matter the Township should have a Conflict of Interest policy inj place. The reasoning! being that when yous go out for loans the entity with the monies wants to make sure you have this policy in place. This policy is part of state law as well as state ethics guidelines. It tells you what you can and can't do as far as employees and their relatives and elected officiais and thelr relatives. What you can and can't enter into. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to accept the -Commissioner Benovic stated the Food Truck Festival will take place on. June: 1, 2019 and asked Ift the Board would waive both the open container Ordinance and to also waive the vendor fee for that day. Benovic asked for motion to suspend -Commlssioner T. Benovic asked to advertise for a parks part-time seasonal maintenance person for the summer. Commissioner J. Cabaday made a motion to advertise for the position; Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the motion Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m. Commlssioner F. Mussett seconded; motion  conflict of interest pollcy, Commissioner T. Benovics seconded; the motion carried. the open contalner and vendor fees, Commissioner Mussett seconded; the motion carried.  carried. carried. Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commlssloner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April24,2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  InA Attendance: CommissionerJ. Cabaday, Commissioner F. Myssett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner  S. Messina, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed in to speak: Michael McMillan  Visitors: Mary Medwid, Wade King, Dale Durst, Charles Curtis, Dale Williams, April Hodges, Joe Golden President J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was  performed. Public Comment:  -Michael McMillan stated that around 20 of his political signs were stolen and damaged and! he requested that the Township send letters to the residents. Commissioner Cabaday stated thati this is a police matter and that -Dale Willlams asked when the concrete barriers at the boat ramp would be removed, Commissioner Cabaday said she believes it will be the beginning of May! but that she would check with Commissioner Benovic,  he: should report it to the police department.  Bills:  Commissioner S, Messina made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the  motion and the motion was carried.  Minutes:  Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to approve the Minutes for 4/10/19 Commissioner E. Gerardine  seconded the motion and the motion was carried.  Old Business:  -Commissioner Cabaday stated that Commissioner Gerardine asked for approval to advertise for bids on the Streets repaving project. Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to approve to advertise, Commissioner F.  Mussett seconded; the motion was carried.  New Business:  -Commissioner Cabaday read Ordinance 006-2019 the Non-Uniformed Pension Plan Amended and Restated. Commissioner E, Gerardine made a motlon to approve the Non-Unlformed Pension Plan, Commissioner S. Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m, Commissioner F. Mussett  Messina seconded the motion and the motion was carried.  seconded; the motion was carried. RespertiulySubmitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's: Secretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING May 8,2019  6:00 p.m.  42301 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner, J. Cabaday, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner F. Mussett, Engineer W.F Petit, Chief  J. Morell, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed in to speak: Jim VanDyne  Visitors: Mary Medwid, Dale Durst, Kate Griffin, Dale Williams, Robert Gindlesperger, Charles Curtis President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order: at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Alleglance tot the Flag was performed. Mrs, Joyce Spltznogle reported she had placed all the money for the loans into capitol reserve sO that there will be approximately $700 per month Interest earned. The majority of the tax collection money has come in and has been -CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Relining Project (Advance Rehabilitation Technology): Four (4) manholes remain to bere- lined In the overall construction project. Once received, Urban will review the material for approval and will coordinate with the Townshlp: and ECDP1 fora a Change Order and cost sharing, ifrequired. An extension oft the completion date from Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer -Af formal Notice-to-Proceed was issued to the contractor, Standard Pipe Services LLC, on April 15, 2019. The! project's construction: should commence by mid-May once the contractor has materials in hand. Soudan Lift Station Replacement- The design for the Soudan lift station is continuing. Urban has met with the Township on project status and alternatives, andi is proceeding on preliminary design and permitting. Urban furnished a draft PER (Preliminary Engineering Report) to USDA to provide them withi neçessary documents fort the Township's loan application. -Salt Storage Bullding Per Township request (Commissioner Mussett), Urbani is coordinating fort thes solicitation of quotes fort the construction ofa at fence around the recently constructed Salt Storage Building. Urban recelved quotes from three (3) firms. With Township approval, the Township Solicitor prepared a Draft Contract to be entered into between the Township and contractor, which was forwarded tot thoset firms that have prevlously summltted quotes, with a request to provide revised quotes based upon the inclusion of applicable Contract provisions, including Bonds, that may not have been considered! byt them in their original quotes. To date, one (1) revised quote has been received. Urban will follow up -troquois Schooll District Baseball Field and Tennis Court Properties Lands Swap- -Urban! has completed preliminaryresearch work for the propertles and has performed the field survey to obtaln topographic information and recover available existing property pins. The. Township Secretary! has also provided pertinent information from the Township files for the existing lease area and easements for the cell phone tower on Township property. Preparations are being made, al base plan containing gathered informatlon, anticlpating to set up an office and/or field meeting with Township and School -Lake Cliffuift Station--Paving off former lift: statlon area. The project was advertised for bids on May 3rwithaE Bid Opening scheduled for May2 24hat 12:00r noon. Bid Recap and! Recommendation for Award will follow and allowi for an anticipated C Correspondence completed with the contractor to address curb damage. Solicitor will be checking to be sure that properly identified properties of the enclosures tot the letter with Commissioner Gerardine and we will mailit. Progress (orl lack ofp progress) is being monitored with regard to repair/clean-up of thel Rankine. Ave. propertles damaged or destroyed int thet fire. Deadlines are approaching regarding code enforcement notices issued on the one parcel listed as total loss; we expect those deadlInes will be missed. There was no insurance on the property, Ift the owner does not stepf forwardi to clean upt the site andi no third-party: stepsi Int tol buyt the property, itr mayi fallt tot the Township tot take actlon. Communications. continue withl USDAI for the Rural Utilities project. Clarificatlons! havel been made on several outstanding questions, and additional materials from the USDAI have been obtalned (iti had previously provided: ani incorrect template), *For this project, It is required that the Township enter Into a separate agreement with the Quinn Law Firm as Solicitor, so that costs andf fees specifically assoclate with thep project dor not come out oft the Township's general operating account, *Iti is also required that thel Township secure certified Bond Counsel because of the way the USDA/RUS loan) is structured. We have identified Attorney' Wayne Gerhold of Pittsburgh as our recommendation: for Bond Counsel. Wayne has over 47 years of experience inl bond and municipal finance matters. He Is' "Red Book Certifled," which means hei is a member of  Treasurer Report: deposited. Engineers Report:  April 30th tol May 31* has been coordinated with the ECDP fort the project.  with prospective firms that have not provided revised quotes by this Friday.  District by the end of Mayt to discuss the project. contract award at the June 12tTownship Meeting.  Solicitor's Report  Ifthat happens, the Township will havel liens on the parcel.    is  on  the American College of Bond Counsel, which is a requirement for this financing program. He currently working another USDA/RUS! project for Johnsonburg, PAonwhichl Linda' Thomas, thel USDArep we are wolingwthontispoke, *Feesi int these matters: are! based ona a percentage oft the amount financed, 5O we dor not! have at total at thist time. However, Linda Thomas indicated that thet total fees (for both the Solicitor and Bond Counsel, combined) typically falll -We have drafted a contract template to be used in contracts that fall! below the dollar limits for formal written bids, -We have filed an appeal to the MDJ decision regarding a code enforcement matter. That will proceed in the Court of Chlef Morellre reported April hadl been a very busy month. The department answered 782 calls andi manyl Investigations are Reports: Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the - Jim VanDyne spoke about a PAI Historical Preservation & Museum workshop being held in Pittsburgh. He stated the workshop Is free and provides grant opportunities. The Historical Society is looking into grant signage about Lawrence Park being al Historic district. Possible placement may be in front of the UEI Hall with the time frame being neart the end of Summer. Commissioner Cabaday stated the Township has been awarded a grant to begin a study on improving Main Street, sO delaying placing that marker until this project Is underway and/or completed may be warranted. VanDyne reiterated that the Board is invited to attend the Memorial Day Service. Solicitor Martinucci along with Englneer Petit discussed thei marker proposed by) VanDyne and suggested speakingt to. Jessical Horan! Kunco with the Erie County Regional Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bilis as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion and Commissioner F. Mussett made ar motion to approve the Minutes for 4/10/19; Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the Presldent Cabaday read aloud Resolution: 2019-15-B Bridge Rehabilltation Project Signers; witht thet followingr rollo callVOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissloner E. Gerardine: Commissioner F.  is alsoi involved.  between: 1.5%  and 3.5% ofi the amount borrowed.  Common Pleas. Police Report: ongoing.  motion and the motion was carried. Public Comment:  Signing Trust as well as PennDot as signage is veryr regulated byt thes state.  Bills: the motion was carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  motion and the motion was carried.  Mussett; "aye". With alll Ini favor, Resolution 2019-15 was duly approved.  Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve the 2019 Parks Employees applicants, Commissioner F. Mussett Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve Solicitor A. Martinucci to prepare and set up legal services Wayne Gerhold for the USDA Grant, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion andt the motion was carried. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve the cement work bid of Jack Watkins (Lowest Bidder). Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Commissioner E, Gerardine seconded; motion  seconded the motion and the motion was carried.  Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion and the motion was carrled.  carried. Respectfully: submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of CommisiomersSerretay    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING May 22, 2019  6:00p p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  InAttendance: CommissionerJ. Cabaday, Commissioner F.Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissloner  T.B Benovic, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed int to speak: Jim VanDyne  Visitors: Mary Medwid,. Joe Golden, Jalyssa Pabellon, Curra Liggett, Charles Curtis, Dale Durst, Stacy' Wisnewski, Jake Carr, Keri Carr, Rick' Watkins, MattTarr, Caitlin Wegemer, Jenna Biggie, Brandon Shank President J." Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was  performed. Public Comment:  Jim' VanDyne: asked ifthel Historical Societyneeded to fill outf forms to use the Township facilities, Commissioner Mussett told him it would be fine to use the building for the Memorial Day service. He also spoke about the Downtown Center Conference providing grant money, Commissioner Cabaday sald she had already been contacted and had received detailed information regarding this grant which will be available in 2020. VanDyne said that he and his wife would willing to help with the grant process, Cabaday said she would contact the  VanDynes when the grant is ready to move forward.  Bills:  Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  motion and the motion was carried.  Minutes:  Commissloner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 5/8/19 CommissionerT. Benovic: seconded  the motion and the motion was carried. Old Business: Nothing to Report New Business:  Commissioner F. Mussett asked for a motion to approve Konzel Constructions bid of $15,120 for fencing and gates around the salt shed. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve Konzel Constructions bid as Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Commissloner F. Mussett  stated, CommissionerT. Benovic seconded the motion andi the motion was carried.  seconded. and the motion was carried. Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecretaiy    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING June 12, 2019  6:00 p.m.  42301 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E."  Gerardine, Chlef. J. Morell, Engineer B. Petit, Solicitor. A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed in to speak: None  Visitors: Charles Curtis, Mary Medwid, Dale Durst, Pete Ogden  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Alleglance to the Flag was performed. Treasurer. Report: Mrs.. Joyce Spitznogle reported that the interest earned int the new bank account fare exceeds what was Engineers Report: - 2018 CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Relining Project-A change order for use of a Parson's Environmental concrete project to stabilize the last three (3) manholes of the project before final lining and a time extension to. June 28th were processed. The concrete stabilization has been completed. The prime contractor, Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, is scheduled to do final lining of those 3 manholes on June 12th-13th, which would complete -Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer - The contractor, Standard Pipe Services LLC, completed pipe Joint grouting and pipe lining of the concrete and HDPE plpe extension on May 21. 2019. A Change Order has been processed and approved for the addition ofr riprap: at the pipe outfall. Ther riprap was placed andy yard restoration was completed on! May 22, 2019, Afinal Change Order forf final item quantities willl be prepared and at final Pay Application from the contractor willl be processed Soudan Lift Station Replacement: The designi fort the Soudan lifts station is continuing: along with the coordination with the USDA fort the Township'sL Loan Application. (USDAI lowered the ratet fort the next quarter from 4.25% to 3.5%.) -Salt Storage Building: Quotes were received for fencing and contract was approved with Konzel Construction at the May 22, 2019 Township Commissioner's meeting. The Contract was signed by the Township on June 4, 2019 and forwarded to Konzel Construction. Urban Is coordinating with the contractor regarding a construction schedule and will -Iroquois School District Baseball Field and Tennis Court Properties Land Swap; Urban will set up an office and/or field -Lake Cliff Lift Station-Paving of Former Lift Station Area;" The project's Bid Opening was held on May 24, 2019 at: 12:00 noon. Three (3) bids were received with the low bids submitted by Cross Paving in an amount of $33,258.38. Bids were reviewed! by Urban and al Bid Recap andl Recommendation for Award letter was: sent tot the Township on May 29,2019f for an: anticipated award at the June 12th Township Commissioner'sl Meeting. With an: award tonight, we would anticipate a Solicitor's Report: - Attorney Martinucci reported that there is ongoing coordination for the USDA loan. Proposals have -A court date had been set for a code enforcement issue but had to be moved out to next month due to the Code Enforcement officer'savallability. The issues of amending some oft thec codes will need tol bel looked: ati int thef future. Terms of process and proceduralaspects will need tol be addressed. This particular issue presented some difficultyl In processing -Wel have received one notice of an insurance claim ofa downed tree. This has been referred to the insurance carrier. -Questions were raised concerning the purchase of the fire damaged properties. There has been interest by a party that would possibly like to purchase the property. Martinucci said that the Individual may contact hlm andl he will give them Police Report: Chief Morell reported there were 825 calls Ini the last month. He also noted the department successfully prosecuted a delivery resulting In death with that being the 3rd onel In Erie County to do so and also: 12 out of 13 charges, This was al huge achievement for the police department In tryingt to controli the drug dealers in our community. Commissioner E, Gerardine made a motion to approve all reports as they are presented. Commissioner F. Mussett  previously earned with the previous bank.  the! project.  for project closeout.  provide inspection services; a meeting is scheduled for. June 18, 2019,  meeting with1 Township and School District representatives! in. June to discuss the project.  start In late. July once the contract has been signed. been submitted and revisions willl be made.  Contracts have been drawn upf for cement workt to be done In the Township  due toi the code violation nature In Itself.  the approprlate Information regardingt that.  Chief Morell also agreed that several of the Ordinances should bel looked at.  seconded the motion andi the motion was carried.    Public Comment: Bills:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, beforeas second was made Commissioner Cabaday said the accountant would like guidance as to bill paying when a due payment falls between meetings which would result In late fees. Attorney Martinucci saldh he was not comfortable with the! bills being paid without Board approval and tos seei if jtisp possible for payment dates tol be changed. CommisionerT.Benovicseconded ther motionandt ther motion was carrled. Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the BOC Minutes for 5/22/19 and the Lake Cliff Pavement Construction Project 5/24/19. Commissloner F. Mussett seconded the motion and thei motion was carried. -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-14 - Approval of PennDot Payment for Bridge Project 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", With all In favor, Old Business: Commissioner Benovic wouldl liket to thank the Board on behalf ofthel Iroquois Foundation Food Fest; it was asuccess. Thanky yout toi the Lawrence Park Police department for their presence and providing safety during the event. CommissionerT.Benovicmotioned to award the Lake Cliff Paving project to Cross Paving LLC, Commissioner E. Gerardine Commissioner. J. Cabaday opened bid packets fort the 2019. Streets Paving Project with the bids being as follows: Mayer Brothers - $501,453.00., Lindy Paving $449,840.31., and Joseph McCormick Construction $387,229.81, With Joseph McCormick Construction being the lowest bidder Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to award the contract to Commissioner J. Cabaday read a request from the Erle County Council of Governments regarding a shared payment of $500 for a Census outreach coordinator. Commissloner E. Gerardine motioned to accept the request, Commissioner T. Commissioner T. Benovic reported that the PA! Sea Grant contacted the Township to see Ifv we were Interested inj planting trees along the East side of Water Street, Shes sald that many of those trees were removed due to safety issues. She will Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to hire Daniel LaFurla for the Township Maintenance Position with a 90-day Commissioner T. Benovic reported that Safety Town is currently underway at the Elementary school this week with approximately 351 five-year olds ina attendance. Thanks toi thel Lions Club, LPPD,t the Township, and the School District with It being aj Joint effort makingi itagreat program. The parks are now open ands staffed Monday - Friday from 10 am until4 4 pm., thet first street dancei is Friday, June: 14,2019: and thet first concert is" Thursday night. June 20, 2019. Commissioner E. Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; motion  Minutes: Resolutions:  Resolution 2019-14 was duly approved.  New Business:  seconded; the motion carried.  McCormick, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the motion carried.  Benovic seconded; the motion carried.  set up an appointment with Dave Skellie to discuss thisi further.  probationary perlod, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the motion carried.  carried.  RespettulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecretairy    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING June 26, 2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J, Cabaday, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Secretary C. Visitors: Mary Medwid, Joe Golden, Lori Duska, Charles Curtis, Robert Gindlesperger, Pete Ogden, Rebecca President J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was  Cunningham Arner performed. Public Comment:  Visitors signed int to speak: Bonita Herman, Dale Durst, Jim VanDyne, Suzanne Garman  -Bonita Herman from the Lawrence Park Garden Club spoke about the Blue Star Markers which are markers placed for men and women who have served our country. On August 27, 2019 at 1 pm they will be having a ceremony placing a plaque at memorial park. There will be approximately 75 people expected to attend. The club is concerned about parking. Ms. Herman thought that possibly they may be ablei to use the vacant church parking lot near the park. Commissioner Cabaday said she would check with EMTA to see if they would be avallable to shuttle people from the park to possibly the school. Herman also asked about the Club replacing some oft the old flower pots on Main Street. Cabaday explained that the Township is working with the COGto obtain a grant for restoring Main Street so the Club may want to wait until the studyi is complete. -Dale Durst stated there has been large amounts of asphalt being shaken off the tires of the semi's that are Involved with the paving project. Durst also questioned if a neighboring home applied for a permit for their -Jim VanDyne spoke abouti the WQLN Broadcast duet to! be shown on Thursday 6/27/19, VanDyne also said there isa lot of high brush at the boat ramp. Cabaday said she would talk to the maintenance crew about cutting It -Suzanne Garman presented to the Board, documented photos along with dates and times of the semi-trucks that are splattering large amounts of asphalt onto the streets, sidewalks, and front yards of residents. Garman said: she spoke with the project manager about these things as well as the high rate ofs speed that the trucks are running down the road. Secretary Cunningham said the complaints had been sent to. Joe Hosey, Vice President ofJ Joseph McCormick alerting him of all the materials messing up the streets as well as private cars.  fence, down.  Bills:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the  motion and the motion was carried.  Minutes:  Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve the Minutes for 6/12/19 Commissioner F. Mussett  seconded and the motion was carried. Old Business: Nothing to Report    New Business:  Commissioner J. Cabaday asked for a motion to approve Change Order #2 for Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer Rehabilitation. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Change Order #2, Commissioner E. Commissioner J. Cabaday asked for a motion to approve Payment #1 for the Lakeside Drive Storm Sewer Rehabilltation. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve Payment #1, Commissioner F. Mussett Commissioner J. Cabaday asked for a motion to approve the Legal Services Agreement for Bond Counsel. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve Legal Services agreement for Bond Counsel, Commissioner J, Cabaday asked for a motion to approve the Legal Services Agreement for Solicitor. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve Legal Services Agreement for Solicitor, Commissioner E. Commissioner J. Cabaday asked for a motion to approve hiring Emily McLaughlin as Part-Time Crossing Guard at the rate of $13.70 perhour. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion tol hire Emily Mclaughlin: as Part-Tlme Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner F. Mussett  Gerardine seconded and the motion was carried.  seconded and the motion was carried.  Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and the motion was carried.  Gerardine seconded and the motion was carried.  Crossing Guard, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and the motion was carried.  seconded andi the motion was carried. RespertiulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK1 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSI MEETING July10,2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, ChiefJ. Morell, Engineer  T.Podskalny, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Asst. Secretary S. Hillhouse  Visitors signed In to speak: Bonita Herman, Dale Durst, Jim' VanDyne, Pete Ogden, Janet Laboda Visitors: Mary Medwid, Joe Golden, Charles Curtis, Janet' Westcott, Mike Westcott, Molly Cipriani, Penny. Joint President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance toi the Flag was performed. Treasurer Report: Mrs. Joyce Spitznogle reported the month of. June had gone well. Spitznogle also presented a chart of Engineers Report: - 2018 CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Relining Project (Advanced Rehabilitation Technology)-All manhole. and! piper relining workh hast been completed by A.R.T.as ofJune 28, 2019. Afinal change order andi final quantities and costs will be prepared once final quantities have been received from the contractor, Afinal Invoice willl be prepared -Salt Storage Bullding: Fence installation has been finished by Konzel Construction and recommendation for payment of -Iroquois School District Baseball Fleld and Tennis Court Properties Land Swap- Urban scheduled and attended a meeting with Commissioner Benovic on June 25, 2019, The School District did not have a representative present. Based upon discussions and Urban recommendations at ther meeting, we will coordinate with Erie County ont the possibility of utilizing areplot of properties versus a subdivision plan for the proposed land swap. Urban will schedule an additional meeting with Township and School District representatives to discuss our coordination efforts and obtaln Township and School -Lake Cliff Pavement Construction at Former Lift Station Area: At notice of Award Letter (Dated. June: 14, 2019) was issued and a Contract Agreement has been forwarded to the contractor, Cross Paving LLC, for Signature. Once the Contract Agreement has been returned toi the Township with required bonding, the Agreement willl be dated and at formal Notice- -2019 Streets Paving Project- Urban has provlded construction Inspection services for this project being constructed by Joseph McCormick Construction Co., Inc. Pavement milling., scratch course placement, ADA ramp construction and wearing course placement! has been completed as of July 10, 2019, Final inspections of ADAI ramps will be: scheduled the -2019 Root Control Project-Dukes' Root Control, Inc., performed and completed this year's root control work on July 9, Community Center ADA Access Project-As requested! byt the Township, Urban continues our coordination efforts with the Architect, Gary Matczak. Adraft project Bid Package and specifications were forwarded on. July5 5, 2019 and the plan was forwarded onJ July 10th by Gary! Matczak to the Township for review. With authorization to: advertise at tonight's meeting, formal advertising will be on July 12, and. July 19 with receipt of blds by August 6, allowing for bid review, recap and Solicltor's! Report:-Therel has been noi further communications from any property owner or representative regarding the fire-damaged properties on Rankine, It is appropriate to move forward with the code enforcement process on those -Wel have assisted ini responses to al Rightt to Know request concerning records on McMillen's. Auto on East Lake Road, -On. July: 22, 2019 we are: scheduled to participate in an appeal to an MDJ decision regarding a code enforcement matter -We are working on an independent contractor agreement for accounting technical support services.  the difference of thel Interest earned compared tot that of 2018,  and: submitted for payment and project closeout.  the Involce for work has been forwarded tot the Township for payment.  District approval to proceed to final plan preparation,  To-proceed willl be issued to the contractor.  weeks of July8 8, and. July 15, 2019.  2019  tentative contract award at the August 14"Townshipr meeting.  properties.  -Legal services agreements! have been finalized and approved fort the USA/RUS'sewer project.  before. Judge Brabender Int the Erie County Court of Common Pleas.    Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as they are presented. Commissioner E. Gerardine Public Comment: Bonita Herman stated all plansf for the memorial service are underway. Herman said shes spoke to the -Jim VanDyne said there has been some people swimming near the boat rampl both day and night. Also he believes there iss some illegal activities going on in the evenings as well. Commissioner Cabaday asked him to please call the police. -Janet! Laboda askedi ifitv was possible toy putar memoriall benchi in ElbowT Treel Parknmemoyefherwone, Commissioner Bills: Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to pay bills as presented Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the motion Minutes: Commissloner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the BOC Minutes for 6/26/19 Commissioner E. Gerardine  seconded thei motion and the motion was carried,  department of healthr regarding service of cake and was told that Itis' "safe" to serve. -Dale Durst sald the: alley of Halley was in need of mowing along the fence. -Pete Ogden wanted to congratulate the Township ont the parade,  Cabaday sald she would: speak to Commissioner Benovic: about it regarding any regulations.  and the motion was carried,  seconded the motlon and the motion was carried. Old Business: Nothing to Report  New Business: Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to advertise for the ADA project for the front of the Township Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve payment for fence installation at the salt shed, Commissioner E. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to accept Lisa Martin and Kathy Moorhead on the Planning Commission, Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; motion  Building, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the motion carried.  Gerardine seconded; the motion carried. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; the motlon carried.  carried.  Respectiulysubmited: Saral Hillhouse  Board of Commisionerserretairy    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING July24,2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner S. Messina-Miller,  secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed in to speak: Dale Durst,  Visitors: Joe Golden, Mary Medwid, Charles Curtis, Linda Blum, Pete Ogden  Vice President T. Benovic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Alleglance to the Flag was -Dale Durst Stated PennDOT needed to be: alerted there have been several near accidents duei to the arrows not being repainted at the E. Lake Road and Water Street intersection. He also said the two garages on East Lake Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to pay bilis as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 7/10/19 Commissioner E. Gerardine -Vice President Benovic read aloud Resolution 2019-16 East County ALS 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"; Commissioner S. Messina-Miller," aye". With all in favor, -Vice President Benovic read aloud Resolution 2019-17-A Multimodal Fund Grant and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye"; Commissioner E.G Gerardine; 'aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye"; Commissioner S. Messina-Miller; "aye". With alll Int favor, -Vice President Benovic wanted to thank everyone that was involved with helping for the July 4th celebration. Commissioner Benovic explained there is a peer program for QuickBooks training and a letter of intent that needs a motion to approve to move forward. Commissloner S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve the -Commissioner Benovic asked for a motion to approve the Scope of work for the Main Street Study, Commissioner E, Gerardine madeamotiont toapprovethes Scope ofworkfort thes study, CommisionerF,Muset: Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motioni to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 p.m, Commissioner S. Messina-Miller  performed, Public Comment:  Road have numerous tires stacked outside. motion and the motion was carried. seconded andi the motion was carried.  Bills: Minutes: Resolutions:  Resolution 2019-16 was duly approved.  Resolution 2019-17 was duly approved. This year was again a great success.  Old Business: New Business:  letter of Intent, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and the motion was carried.  seconded andi the motion was carried. seconded and the motion was carried. ResperctiulySubmited: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commlsonerssecretainy    LAWRENCE PARK" TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING August 14th, 2019  6:00p p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner S.  Messina-Miler, Engineer W. Petit, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Assistant Secretary: S. Hillhouse Visitors; Dale Durst, Charles Curtis, Joe Golden, Linda Blum, Jenn Sheldon,  Visitors signed In to speak: Jenn Sheldon, Dale Durst  Presldent J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Thel Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Mrs. Joyce Spitznogle presented the Treasurers Report to each commissioner and stated thati there have been no major -The 2018 CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Rellning Project has been completed by Advanced Rehabilitation Technology. Urban reviewed and forwardedi the Contractor's. Application for Payment No.2-Final payment, to the Erie Co. Department of Planning for processing and payment, Available project CDBG funds of$ $73,203.00 will cover final construction costs of $72,897.10, including added manhole repairs, 50 no additional funds willl be necessary from the Township. Iroquois School District Baseball Field and Tennis Court Properties Land Swap: Urban has coordinated the use ofal Replot Drawing instead of a subdivision Drawing with the Eerie County Department of Planning Subdivision Planner. Urban has submitted a Final Draft Replot Drawing tot the ECDP which has reviewed, approved, and provided Commissloner Benovic -The Lake Cliff Pavement Construction at the former lift station area was completed on Monday, August 12th by the -The 2019 Streets Paving Project is complete and Urban has provided al letter to the Township recommending payment Joseph McCormick Construction Company's Application for Payment No.1 (Final) in the amount of $362,343.50. Urban -Int the case of Bonnie Roberts, thej judge ruledt that! becausei ith hadl been denieda at the district) justice level, double jeopardy applies and we were not in: ap position to appeal the decision, As our code currently provides, ift there is a clear violation of the code, the penalty would be at fine or possible incarceration. Martinucci suggested a revision oft this code to eliminate the posslbility of jail time, making the vlolation ofi the code a civil matter instead of criminal matter to avoid this situation -Dion Larese has failed to comply with the terms of his repayment agreement after leaving LPPD shortly after hire for a posltion with the City of Erie Fire Department.. At the request of Commissioner Cabaday and Chief Morell, Lawrence Park Township has filed a Judgement against Mr. Larese for the cost of equipment, training, and an additional estimated amount of $400 in attorney fees based ont the 10% penalty for counci! fees outlined int the repayment agreement. Martinucci suggested thatt the township consider asking for a reassessment oft the former General Electric property. This Reports: Commissioner S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded -Jennlfer Sheldon presented thel board with aj packet of information about her in-home daycare, Sheldon's1914 Daycare, at 811 Priestley Avenue. In vlew of recent tragedy at another local daycare facillty, Sheldon wanted to assure the Board and the publlc that she is compliant with state regulations and that annual inspections are conducted by certified -Dale Durst stated that at: 223 Halley Ave, a resldent cemented his driveway and extended the concrete out roughly 10 inches into the street. This matter will be addressed byt the: zoning officer, He also requested that the large pine trees on Harvey bet trimmed up. CommissionerT. Benovic assured him that this matter Is belng addressed: and parts oft thosei trees are dying. Commissloner. J. Cabaday stated that this isas safety hazard and poses a danger off falling on a nearby home and that itwouldi be int thel best interest oft the Township from af financial standpoint to have these removed before any major  Treasurer Report: changes since last reported in. June. Engineers Report:  with copies of the same for hert further coordination with the Iroquois School District.  contractor, Cross Paving, LLC.  of  alsoi forwarded all construction Inspection records to the Township for their files.  Solicitor's Report  of doublej jeopardy in the future,  could resulti in additional taxr revenues for the township. ther motion and the motion was carried.  Public Comment:  inspectors and an emergency plani isi inj place.  damage is done.    Bills: and the motion was carried. Minutes: Resolutions: N/A Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner: S. Messina-Miller: madea al motiont to payl bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine: seconded the motion Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes from the. June 24th, 2019 Commissioners meeting and the ADAI Bld Opening on August 6th, 2019, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the motion and the motion was carried.  Commissioner E. Gerardine made: at motion to approve payment of Invoice in the amount of $362,343.50 for work finished through July 15, 2019 to Joseph McCormick Construction for the 2019 Streets Paving Project, Commissioner S. Messina- Commissioner: S. Messina-Miller made a motion to approve payment No.2 (Final) ofl Involce from Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, LLC for the 2018 CDBG Grant Manhole and Pipe Relining Project (Gindy's) In the amount of $21,827,68, covered by CDBG funds. Commissioner T. Benovics seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner E. Gerardine made ar motion to award the bid for the ADA Compliance Project at the Township building to TIP Construction. CommissionerT. Benovic seconded the motion and thei motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner S. Messina Miller made a motion to approve overnight parking of personal vehlcles on Water Street to those only who are permit holders. Commissioner E, Gerardine seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously Commissioner. J. Cabaday offered tot the public to join in ona' "Kick-Off" meeting on August 20!h, at 3:00pm for the Mission Commissioner S. Messina-Miller motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded;  Miller: seconded the motion andt the motion was unanimously carried.  carried.  Main: Street Study. At this time, public comments and suggestlons will be accepted.  motion carried. Respectfully: submitted: Sara Hillhouse  Board of Commissioner's. Assistant Secretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING August 28, 2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  InA Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, CommissionerT. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner Visitors signed int to speak: Maryanne Chaffee, Amy Rowe, Dale Durst, Mark & Rita Nicolussi, Kelly Burkhard Commissioner J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was -Maryanne Chaffee and Amy Rowe from the North PA Regional College came to present to surrounding Townships/Boroughs ini the area that they will offer duel enrollment coursesi for high school students, as well as adults and associate degree programs, workforce training etc. The program is partnered with Gannon until the end oft this year. Offering accreditation courses, The point of contact will be Iroquois School, More information -Dale Durst asked what the time frame is for stumping a tree after removal. Cabaday said she will look into it. He also asked ift there is an Ordinance about cleaning up dog feces. Cabaday said immediately. Durst gave the. addresses of 438 and 445 Halley for that violation. Durst also asked how long a person can leave a tarp on a roof. Commissioners Benovic and Cabaday said that they willl have the Ordinance looked into it. -Rita Nicolussi presented pictures of her home as well as a home next to her showing that the connected row home owner next to her has built a dormer that is taller as well as wider and her concern is if there is a fire barrier to prevent it from spreading to her home as well as rain and snow draining down onto her dormer. -Kelly Burkhart asked how the Community could help with the skunk problem in the Township. Cabaday said the Issue Is that the residents are not placing thelr trash into cans and placing them on the ground as well as compost piles on the ground which is creating a food source for these rodents. She also stated that Code Enforcement will start sending letters to those who are not conforming to the Ordinance stating that they must Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded the Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 8/14/19 Commissioner F. Mussett Commissioners Cabaday and Benovici relayed tot the residents that they are working on: setting up a newsletter in coordination with the School district to inform residents of the goings on within the Township. This is something that will bet further looked Intol In the very near future. Cabaday spoke about the Blue Star memorlal ceremony that was held by the Garden Club at memorial park. This is a living memorial within the park that is taken care of by the L.P. Garden Club. Benovic said that September 11th is the Iroquois School district day of service. Students will be out in the Community doing acts of service throughout the Parks. She also said on October 19th the Positive Youth Development willl be hosting the 3rd Zomble Run. Also,i in October Serve Erie will be working around the Community. Cabaday encouraged residents to contact those who may need help  F. Mussett, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Mary Medwid, Charles Curtis, Joe Golden  performed. Public Comment:  will be presented later.  Cabaday said that she would talkt to the zoning officer.  place their trash in a can with al lid. motion and the motion was carried. seconded and the motion was carried.  Bills: Minutes: New Business:  beautifying their homes and or properties.    Adjournment:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic  seconded and the motion was carried. Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commisonersserretay    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING September11,2019  6:00p p.m.  42301 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Engineer T. Podskalny,  Sollcitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed in to speak: Jim VanDyne, Rita Nicolussi Visitors: Joe Golden, Mary Medwid, Charles Curtis, Dale Durst  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Mrs. Joyce Spitznogle reported that nothing has changed since her last report on August 14, 2019.  Treasurer Report: Engineers Report:  -Lake Cliff Pavement Construction at Former Lift Station Area: A Change Order for final Quantities was prepared, the Contractor's Final Application for Payment was reviewed and approved, and a Recommendation Letter for Payment was -Lakeside Boat Launch Repair Grant Application: Urban engineering staff met with Commissioner Benovic at the boat launch on August 30th to discuss proposed Grant application requirements and potential project repair/rehablitation scope, Urban is working with commissioner Benovic to provide a preliminary scope-of-work, plans/sketches and cost -Lake CliffLift Station: Urban met witht thel Township and' WCWeil att the! Lift Station on Thursday, September 5th to discuss Station operationali issues associated with pumppriming. WCWeil Inspected the LiftStation undert theirannual inspection agreement, cleaned some sensors and went over operational issues with Township staff present. There appears tol be an issue with the data that is being generated byt the station's Telog monitoring system. Telog was contacted and deferred -Community Center ADA/ Access Prolect: On an as-needed basis and only at the request ofthel Township, Urban continues  prepared and: submitted tot the Township. Paymenti is ont tonight's meeting agenda.  estimate fort the Grant application.  to the City of Erie WWTP, and Urban is continuing to attempt to contact the WWTP to discuss.  to help coordinate the project with the Architect, Gary Matczak.  Solicitor's Report:  -We have re-engaged on completing a review oft the building code and enforcement issues. -Wel havel been askedt to review ands suggestr revisions to Townshipordinances: -MpANS -We have reviewed and prepared a summary of proposed changes tot the First-Class Township Code. -We have researched: and responded to information requests on the USDA/RD project.  that project is now underway.  -We have continued to address the issue of Dion Larese's repayment agreement. After judgment was entered against him, we learned that Mr. Larese is in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, The bad news is that means we had to remove the judgement against him. The goodi newsi ist that, subjecttot thist Board'sapprovals landfollowing: ani inltiall lump-sum payment, repayment of an: agreed upon amounti in regular monthly installments would be Incorporated Intol his bankruptcy plan. -We have been engaged to address certaln matters in the ongolng litigation Involving Ms. DeSantis, Officer Kuffner, and Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  the Township. These developments will be discussed In executive sesslon.  motion; the motion carried. Public Comment:  -Jim Vandyne asked how the $100 deposit would be handled In the coming year regarding the Activities room. Sollcitor Martinucci explalned how a deposit checki is only good for a certaln length oftime. The Township does not deposit these checks unless damage Is done to the room. Each year any group that uses the facilitles writes a new deposit check for that year, VanDyne reported that people are parking on the grass near the! boat launch and he does not like the new 911 call system. Also, he sald the signs at the pier near the boat launch keep getting torn down. VanDyne asked about the money that the school district willl be getting from Wabtec, The Solicitor stated it is a difficult matter and that all things  willl be addressèd.    -Rita Nicolussi handed out) pictures of the dormer next to her home. She said nothing has been donet tos stop the erection of the large dormer next to hers with concerns that there will be damage to her home due to the overhang of the neighboring home. She asked that the large dormer construction be halted. Commissloner Cabaday: statedi this has been looked Into and as long as the person is in conformity with Township Ordnance the construction is allowed to continue as long as the required changes per BIU are made, Secretary Cunningham presented the Board with the building application as well as the Ordinance regarding this construction project. Cunningham also said BIU told the resident to remove the overhang as well as place fireproof dry wall inside his construction site. The fire walli is 1.5' away from the new construction andt the! pltch oft thel roofhas not! been changed, thereforehei isi inc compliance, Nicoluss! asked if damage happens what would happen, Solicitor Martinuccl told her it then! becomes a civil matter and: she would need to see the  District. Justice. Nicolussi asked ift these Ordinances çan be looked at int thet future.  Bills: Minutes: thei motion carried. New Business:  Commissioner T. Benovicmade ar motiont to pay! bills as presented, CmsbNAAMCNeNS ther motion carried. Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the BOC Minutes for 8/28/19 Commissioner F. Mussett seconded;  Commissioner T. Benovic reported that in observance of 9/11 the Iroquois school district did many service projects throughout the Community including! Lawrence Park. There were upwards of 600 students involved. Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to pay the 1* and final payment of $32,222.54 to Cross Paving for all final contract construction items and costs per Change Order #1 for the Lake Cliff Pavement Construction Project. Commissioner F. Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to approve hiring Nakima Williams as a part-time Crossing Guard, CommissionerT.  Mussett seconded; the motion carried. Benovicseconded; the motion carried.  At this time, Commissioner. J. Cabaday called for an Executive Session at 6:34 pm Commissioner. J. "Cabaday called the meeting back to order after the executive session.  Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to accept in satisfaction of Dlon Larese's repayment agreement with the Township the compromised amount of $3,500 andi to approve the debtors consent motlon to allow a paid clalm in the amount of $2,916.30 provided that Mr. Larese signs over to the' Township the refund of his pension contributions ini the amount of Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; the motion  $583.70. Commissloner T. Benovic: seconded; the motion carried.  carried.  Respectfullys Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commlsionerssecretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING September 25, 2019  6:00p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner).C Cabaday, CommissionerT. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner  F. Mussett, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed int to speak: Robert Gindlesperger, Gay Boutwell, Dale Durst, Al Renshaw  Visitors: Charles Curtis, Mary Medwid, Joe Golden, Pete Ogden  Commissioner J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was President. 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 2019 has been ag good year in the market with al long economic growth period. The Market value for Uniformed Pension Plan at the end of 6/30/2019 was $3,189,981,69. Year-to-date gain is currently at 11,4%. Market value of Non- Uniformed Pension Plan at the end of 6/30/2019 was 709,777.Vear-to-date gain Is currently at: 11.04%, Kraus stated they do have some recommendations to rebalance. some of the accounts within the portfolios. Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to accept the Allegheny Reports and Recommendations, -Bob Gindlesperger saidi in April a contractor was working on the manholes. When the truck left aj penelec line was pulled down and fell on a car and caused approximately $5000. worth of damage. He is receiving a claim from an insurance company for the bill. Commissioner Cabaday stated that she has spoken to the insurance company and explained since there had not been any witness to what happened basically the burden of proof -Gay Boutwell said the alley behind Iroquois has a lot of vegetation sticking out into the roadway causing cars to be scratched, also there is a large branch hanging over the alley that is about to come down. Boutwell also stated that people are heaping their garbage in their can and not putting a lid on it causing the trash to blow around into neighboring yards. Commissioner Cabaday said a letter would be sent regarding having the trash Dale Durst asked if the boat launch is going to be fixed. Commissioner T. Benovic stated that a grant is being -Al Renshaw asked if there is a place to take leaves and grass clippings. Commissioner Cabaday said that the Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve the Minutes for 9/11/19 Commissioner F. Mussett President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-18 - 2020 Uniform MMO 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"; and Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-19 -2020 Non-Uniform MMO and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J.  performed. Allegheny Financial Report:  Commissioner T. Benovicseconded and the motion was carried.  Public Çomment:  lies on the owner oft the car to prove who had caused the damage.  ina a can with al lid covering it, worked on regarding thei ramp.  Township is looking into a shared compostingarea.  Bills: Minutes: Resolutions:  motion and the motion was carried. seconded and the motion was carried.  Resolution 2019-18 was duly approved.    Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye" and Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-20 - Uniform Pension Plan Contribution Rate and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commlssioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye" and Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With - Vice President Benovic read aloud Resolution 2019-21 = Non-Uniformed Pension Plan Contribution Rate and moved to approve with thet following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; CommissionerT. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye" and Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". - Vice President Benovici read aloud Resolution: 2019-22-Funding Deficiency Transfer of $13, 055.02 and moved toapprove with thet following roll call VOTEt taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissioner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye" Commissioner E. Gerardine "aye" and Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With Per request of Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett motioned for the Civil Service Board to provide an updated list for potential hires for the police department, Commissloner E. Gerardine seconded: and Commissioner F. Mussett made a motlon to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic  Resolution 2019-19 was duly approved.  all ini favor, Resolution 2019-20 was duly approved.  With alli in favor, Resolution 2019-21 was dulyapproved.  alli int favor, Resolution 2019-22 was duly: approved.  New Business:  the motion was carried. Adjournment:  seconded and the motion was carrled. RespertfulySubmitted: Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commsonersecretainy    AWRENCEPABKTOWASHP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING October 9,2 2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner S.  Messina, Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors signed in to speak: Christie Mahany, Rita Nicolussi Visitors: Joe Golden, Dale Durst, Charles Curtis,  Vice President T. Benovic called ther meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag was performed. Mrs.. Joyce Spltznogle reported that nothing has changed since her last report on September 11, 2019,  Treasurer Report:  Commissioner T. Benovic gave the floor over to Christie Mahany from the Erie County Land Bank. Christie presented to Solicitor's -Provided the Report: Commissioners with recommendations regarding revisions to the Bullding and Housing Code, and have Revlewed ands suggested revisions to the Township Ordinances regarding' Waste Management and recycling. Researched and responded to Information requests on the USDA/RD project. The financing phase of project waiting on review and approval of aspects oft the project byt the Commonwealth'se engineer. -Following up on previous discusslons with Wesleyville regarding a potential intergovernmenta agreement on sewers, -Drafted a proposed independent contractor agreement forl Linda Bliley: and are working to complete that now. -Reviewed: and provided to the Township notification regarding this year's! lien free tax sale, -Working with the Township on a new proposed "superload" agreement for a proposed transport through both -We have been asked to provide an opinion regarding title tot the Lake Cliff Park as part oft the Coastal Zone Management project concerning thel Lakeside Boat Launch. We will provide that as soon as the title search has been completed. Continuing work on certain matters in the ongoing litigation involving Ms. DeSantis, Officer Kufner, and the Township. Reports: Commissioner E. Gerardine made at motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner S. Messina seconded the -Rita Nicolussi stated that the dormer construction that had taken place next to her home has stopped and her property has the potential of being exposed to the elements Ifiti is not finished before the weather changes, Township Secretary Cunningham: saidt that she willl bringt this before Code Enforcement andt thatal letterv will bes sent concerninganother: Zoning Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the motion Commissioner S. Messina made a motion to approvet the BOCN Minutes for 9/25/19 Commissioner E, Gerardine seconded; Commissloner E. Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Commissioner S. Messina seconded; ther motion  the Board what the Land Bank does and how the process works.  suggested that these materials be presented toi the Planning Commission.  that  is  -The Dion Larese matter has been resolved. similart toi the one entered into with Harborcreek.  Harborcreek and Lawrence Park.  These developments willl be discussed in executive session.  motion; the motion carried. Public Comment:  application as well as finishing the project ina at timely manner.  Bills: carried. Minutes: the motion carried. carried.  RespertiulySubmitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerserretaiy    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING October 23, 2019  6:00! p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner. J. Cabaday, CommissionerT. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner Visitors signed int to speak: Dale Durst, AI Renshaw, Marion Armstrong, RobertGindlesperger,  S. Messina, Secretary C. Cunningham Visitors: Charles Curtis performed. Public Comment:  Commissioner J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Alleglance to the Flag was Dale Durst brought up the boat launch area erosion and that the pier was falling apart. He also stated the newspaper said there was grant money available. Secretary Cunningham sald the Township has not been Al Renshaw said he saw the damage to the pier that has occurred over this past winter and throughout the Summer. He suggested to the Board thati if possible, repairs should take place before winter arrives again and hei is looking at getting a cost estimate for these repairs. He: also said hel has spoken tol Harrisburg, and the Game and Fish Commission and was alerted that there are grants available for such renovations as well as adding restrooms. Commissioner Benovic said the Township Office has been actively working on several applications for grants concerning Parks and Recreation and specifically the Lake Cliff Boat Launch area as well, but that Marion Armstrong brought pictures oft thei foot bridge showing the condition ofit. The board said they would address the issues that are the responsibility of the Township. Commissioners Cabaday and Benovic have attended the CZM meetings to look into grants for fixing the area stating that only during July and August can renovations take place due to the creek being stocked with fish. Commissioner Cabaday said she has been in contact with Wabtec and alerted them to the need for1 the area to be cleaned up. Bob Gindlesperger asked if there were going to be an increase in the sewer rates for 2020. Commissioner Cabaday sald that she does not have the exact numbers yet but she does not believe they will. Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 10/9/19 Commissioner S. Messina Commissioner S. Messina made a motioni to adopt the Intergovernmental Cooperatlon. Agreement with the Erie Commissioner T. Benovic said that the Planning Commission will table any changes to Ordinances regarding Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Commissloner T. Benovic  alerted to such grant monies Just yet.  these grant monies take time to be awarded.  Bills: the motion was carried. Minutes: Old Business: New Business: Adjournment:  seconded and the motion was carried.  County Land Bank Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded and the motion was carried.  Garbage and Recycling until a new contract has been reached.  seconded and the motion was carried. ResperctiulySubmited: CIndy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commlisonersseretay    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET MEETING October 23, 2019  Present: Pres. J. Cabaday, VP. T. Benovic, Commissioner S. Messina, Commissioner E. President. J. Cabaday called the 2020 Budget Work Session Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner J. Cabaday presented and discussed Commissioner F. Mussett's proposed Commissioner E. Gerardine presented his proposed 2020 Streets budget and discussed Commissioner T. Benovic presented and discussed the proposed 20201 Police Department. Benovic stated that the Police Dept. has brought in approximately $100,000 plus in revenues during the 2019 year. Benovic stated that previously General Electric had donated vests and cameras among other various items tot the Police Department. Benovic also presented her proposed 2020 Budget fort the Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner J. Cabaday presented and discussed her proposed amounts for the 2020 Sewers Budget as well as her proposed Budget fort the Administration Department. Commissioner S. Messina was not able to present her budget amounts in Sanitation due to the Garbage contract expiring December 31, 2019. Bids are presently being taken for Commission E. Gerardine motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by  Gerardine, Twp. Secretary C. Cunningham. and waived the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  2020 budget items for both the Building and Fire Departments,  his amounts fort the coming year.  the 2020-2023 contract,  Commissioner T. Benovic: and the motion carried.  Respectfully: Submitted,  Cindy. Jo Cunningham Township Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING November 13, 2019  6:00 p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J, Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Engineer T. Podskalny,  Solicitor A. Martinucci, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed int to speak: Kim Burney, Jenn Sheldon, Rita Nicolussi  Visitors: Dale Durst, Bryan Pol, Charles Curtis, Robert Gindlesperger, Julie Abet, Al Renshaw  President. J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was performed. Mrs, Joyce Spitznogle reported that nothing has changed since her last report on October 9, 2019,  Treasurer Report: Engineers Report:  -Lakeside Boat Launch: PerTownshipi request, Urban provided consultation: services regarding potential stabilization work -Sanitation Contract Bids: Per Township request, Urban provided consultation for thet revlew/analysis of blds received. Communlty Center Air Conditionlng & Airk Handling Upgrade Praject: PerTownship request, Urban is coordinating efforts fori final design andl bld package preparation for upgrades to the Township Community Center Building's air condition and airh handling systems. Urban is currently coordinating and soliciting proposals for design servicesi from Urban's MEP group as well as two independent MEP firms for the Township's review. It is the Township's Intention to bid and award the contract byt the Spring of 2020: so that system improvements are In place fort the 2020 cooling season, -Lift Station Telog! Modem Upgrades: Urbani is continuing our coordination efforts with the Townshlp, Erie WWTP,Trimble and' Verizon fort ther required Telogr modem updates fort the Cunningham ands Soudan! lift stations, whlchmust! be completed  proposed fort the boat launch and pier.  byt the end of 2019. Solicitor's Report:  -Since the Commissioner'si meeting on October 9, 2019, we have been engaged to address a number of different issues. 1. The Planning Commisslon has reviewed our recommendations regarding revisions to the Building and Housing Code. Arrangements for a meeting with the Commission to review and respond to any questions they might have willl be made. 2. Wer reviewed, and earlier today, suggest revision to Township ordinances regarding waste management: andi recycling. 3. There are no updates on the financing phase of the USDA/RDU project; we are still waiting on review and approval of 5. We completed the new proposed "superload" agreement for a proposed transport through both Harborcreek and 6.V Wep provided and opinionregarding titletothe! Lake Cliff Park as part oft the Coastal Zone Mamsgemempostcomenng 7, We continue to work on certain matters in the ongoing litigation Involving Ms, DeSantis, Officer Kufner, and the  The: adoption of these changes was tabled until the contracting process was completed. 4. Wel have completed a proposed independent contractor agreement for Linda Bliley.  aspects of the project by the Commonwealth's engineer.  Lawrence Park. the Lakeside Boat launch.  Township. These developments willl be discussed in executive session.  Reports:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded the  motion; the motion carried. Public Comment:  -Kim Burney spoket tot the Board regarding al home she purchased and would like to use it as a short-term rental property. Solicltor A. Martinucci told the Board to take this under advisement due to high level court cases and issues with short term rentals. Martinucci also told her that she would need to pay tax on her Income at the end of the year as well as charging a hotel/motel tax. She was asked to drop off any/all paperworkt to the Municipal office regarding her plans. Secretary C. Cunningham stated that Ms. Burney would. need to approach the Zoning Hearing Board to apply for this as  well.    Bills: Minutes:  Commisoneri.emokmada al motion to pay! bilisa as presented, Commissioner F. Mussetts seconded; the motion carried. Commissioner F. Mussett made ai motion to approve the BOC Minutes for 10/23/19, 10/23/19 Budget Meeting, and the  Sanitation Bid Opening 1/719,Commisionert: Benovic seconded; the motion carried.  Resolutions:  -Presldent Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-23- - A Resolution to approve Penndot Multimodal" Transportation Grant for Street Resurfacing 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"; With all in favor,  Resolution 2019-23 was duly approved.  New Business: the motion carried,  Commissioner T. Benovic made ar motion to award the sanitation bid to Pro Waste, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded; Commlssioner F. Mussett made a motion to appolnt Mark Kukla as the polnt of contact for the Erle County Land Bank, Commissioner T. Benovic motioned to accept the resignation of. James Weigle (alternate) from the Civil Service Board, -Commissioner F. Musset made al motion toa accept Linda Bliley as Independent Contractor for Administrative work In 2020  Commissioner T. Benovic: seconded; the motion carried. Commissloner F. Musset seconded; the motion carrled.  for the Township, Commissioner T. Benovic: seconded; the motion carried. At thist time, Solicitor. A. Martinucci calledi for an Executive Session at 6:34 pm CommissionerJ. Cabaday called the meeting back to order after the executive session.  Commissioner F. Mussett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner T. Benovic seconded; the motion  carried.  Respectfully: Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commissioner's: Secretary    LAWRENCE PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING November: 27, 2019  6:00 p.m. Cunningham  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Secretary C.  Visitors signed in to speak: Michelle Jaggi Visitors: Charles Curtis, Joe Golden, Dale Durst  Commissioner J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was N Michelle Jaggi from the Census Outreach spoke to the Board about the upcoming Census Outreach and what Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner F. Mussett seconded and the Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the Minutes for 11/11/19 Commissioner T. Benovic -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-25 EACOG Annual 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 F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2019-25 was duly approved. -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-27 MMO Police Pension 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 F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2019-27 was duly approved. -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-26 MMO Non-Uniformed Pension 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 F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2019-26 was  performed. Public Comment: Bills:  itd does regarding funding for Communities.  motion was carried. Minutes:  seconded and the motion was carried.  Resolutions:  duly approved. Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to advertise Ordinance 9008-2019 the 2020 proposed budget and Ordinance $007-2019 the 2020 Sewer Rates. Commissioner T. Benovicseconded; the motion carried.  Adjournment:  Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 p.m. Commissioner F. Mussett  seconded and the motion was carried. Respectfully Submitted: Cindy Jo Cunningham Board of Commissonerssecretary    LAWRENCE PARKTOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING December 11, 2019  6:00p.m.  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J, Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner E. Gerardine, Commissioner F.  Mussett, Engineer T. Podskalny, Secretary C. Cunningham  Visitors signed In to speak: N/A Visitors: Dale Durst, Joe Golden Treasurer Report:  President J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance tot thel Flag was performed. Mrs.. Joyce Spitznogler reported that nothing has changed since her last report on November: 13, 2019,  Engineers Communlty Report: Center Alr Conditioning & Air Handling Upgrade Project- Urban Is continuing coordinating efforts for final design and bid package preparation for upgrades to the Township Community Center Bullding's air conditioning and air handling systems. Urban has received proposals for design services from Urban's MEP group and twoi independent MEP firms which will be forwarded for the Townshlp's review and discussions, If/as applicable. The proposals acknowledge Soudan Lift Station Replacement- = The coordination with Township and USDA for the Township's Loan Application is continuing and additionally has included coordination with Dave Busch of Keystone Alllance Consulting for  that it is the Township's intention to bid and award the contract byt the Spring of 2020.  coumtreMmandhiasitame for required Report components.  Solicitor's -Sincet the Commisionesmetng: Report:  on November: 11,2019, wel have! been engaged to addressar number of different issues.  1. Imet with the Planning Commisslon to discuss proposed changes to the Bullding and Property Maintenance Codes. Wea arer makingf final changes therea andi will present them tot the Planning Commission: as soon as possible fort their adoption 2. We: are drafting the contract betweent the Townshipa and Prol Waste Services; Iwill havet that document tot the Township 3. Secretary There have tomorrow, been no updates on the financing phase of the USDA/RDU project; my understanding is that we are still 5. Wea addressed questions regarding relationships! between the Township, the School District, and the County! Land Bank. 6. We reviewed the proposed transfer of a surplus vehicle to the East County EMS. We have made recommendations that would allowi this, andi future, transfers to take place. We willl be presenting ac draft Resolution in. Januaryt that will put 7. We continue to work on certain matters in the ongoing litigation involving Ms. DeSantis, Officer Kufner, and the Reports: Commissioner E. Gerardine made a motion to approve all reports as presented. Commissioner F. Mussett seconded the  and recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.  waiting on review anda approval of aspects of the project byt the Commonwealth's engineer. 4. Wel had additional work ont the super load agreement. That transport has now! been completed.  inp place the policy necessary to make this happen.  Townshlp. These developments will be discussed in executive session.  motion; the motion carried. Public Comment: N/A  Bills: Commissioner T. Benovic made a motlon to pay bills as presented, Commissioner E. Gerardine seconded; the motion  carried.    Minutes: ther motion carried. Resolutions:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to approve the BOCI Minutes for: 11/27/19, CommissionerT. Benovic seconded;  -President Cabaday read aloud Resolution: 2019-26-A AR Resolutlon to enact Ordinance 007-2019 for 2020 Sewer Rates and moved to approve with thet 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 all In favor,  Resolution 2019-26 was duly approved.  New Business:  Secretary Cunningham spoke to the Board concerning placement of a Field Office trailer for PennDot to be plaçed on Township property during the bridge rehabilitation in May of 2020, The PennDot representative will come to Lawrence Commissioner E. Gerardine: motioned to adjournt the meeting ate 6:12 p.m. CommhswriheosewanaA the  Parkt tol look: at possiblel locations fort the traller.  motion  carried.  Respectfully. Submitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecratay    LAWRENCE PARK" TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING December 26, 2019  9:00a.m. Cunningham performed. Public Comment:  4230 Iroquois Avenue  In Attendance: Commissioner J. Cabaday, Commissioner T. Benovic, Commissioner F. Mussett, Secretary C. Commissloner J. Cabaday called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was M. Konieczko spoke about the different mixtures that are offered by. Joseph McCormick Co. and presented to D. Durst spoke about the difficulties of recycling properly. The Board let him know that this is an issue throughout the country and that there are many options being looked at on a state level for future recycling Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to pay bills as presented, Commissioner T. Benovic: seconded and the Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to approve the Minutes for 12/11/19 Commissioner F. Mussett President Cabaday read aloud Resolution 2019-29 enactment of Ordinance 5008-2019 the 2020 budget and moved to approve with the following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; CommissionerT. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner. J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With all in favor, Resolution 2019-29 -President Cabaday reada aloud Resolution 2019-30 EACOG 2018 audit and moved to approve with thei following roll call VOTE taken by Secretary C. Cunningham; Commissloner T. Benovic; "aye", Commissioner J. Cabaday; "aye"; Commissioner F. Mussett; "aye". With alli int favor, Resolution 2019-30 was duly approved.  Visitors signed in to speak: Michael Konieczko, Dale Durst  the Board what the company will be offering in 2020.  options. Bills: motion was carried. Minutes: Resolutions:  seconded and the motion was carried.  was duly approved,  Old Business: N/A New Business:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to accept a letter of intent for the EMC position with the Township Commissioner T. Benovic made a motion to advertise for all 2020 Board meetings, Commissioner F. Mussett  beginning. January 2020, Commissioner T. Benovicseconded; the motion carried.  seconded; the motion carried. Adjournment:  Commissioner F. Mussett made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 a.m. Commissioner T. Benovic  seconded and the motion was carried. RespetulySubmitted: Cindy. Jo Cunningham Board of Commisionerssecretany