Routes, storm drain openings, public transit stops, access route at the Municipal Building from the sidewalk, and access Public Right of Way routes to other Municipal facilities. Mr. Shaw explained the legal requirements under the ADA for existing buildings prior to 1/26/1992, and for newly constructed buildings and altered buildings post 1/26/1992. He listed and explained prior consent decrees and settlements from 2011 to the present and outlined the remaining claims with respect to noncompliant sidewalks in Millcreek Township, noting that these claims are the last unresolved issue remaining in the lawsuit. He stated that these obligations are expected to be completed in approximately twenty (20) years. Mr. Shaw provided drawings of the areas of sidewalk segment and heaving work, and areas of vegetative obstruction, and closed by reviewing the Township's funding obligations for these projects included in the proposed settlement agreement.
On recommendation of Solicitor Mark Shaw, it was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to approve the Voices of Independence Settlement Agreement and payment of VFI's legal fees, and to authorize Mr. Shaw to execute the agreement.
On recommendation of Public Works Director Robert Donikowski, it was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to approve the removal of the traffic light at Rt. 6/West Lake Road and Garloch Drive, as PennDOT traffic studies have shown it is not warranted by PennDOT specifications, and there have been no accidents at this intersection for the past 90 days.
On recommendation by Recycling Coordinator Jessica Stutzman, it was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to authorize Ms. Stutzman to apply for a PA DEP Household/Small Business Hazardous Waste Program Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $1,773.26 to cover costs of the Millfair Special Collection Event held on May 21, 2022.
On recommendation of Human Resource Coordinator Shawn McClelland, it was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to approve the hiring of William Townsend as a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic at an hourly rate of $20.38, effective June 29, 2022.
On recommendation of Human Resource Manager Diane Lyons, it was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to approve the hiring of five (5) Millcreek Police Officers at an hourly rate of $28.78, effective the following dates: Christopher Larsen – 06/29/2022, Justin Mysnyk – 06/29/2022, Eli Peyronel – 06/29/2022, Brandon Miller – 07/13/2022, and Jordan Query – 07/13/2022.
On recommendation of Human Resource Manager Diane Lyons, it was moved by Mr. Bock, seconded by Ms. Clear and carried by unanimous roll call vote to approve the termination of a seasonal, part-time lifeguard, effective June 20, 2022.
It was moved by Ms. Clear, seconded by Mr. Bock and carried by unanimous roll call vote to authorize eight (8) employees to attend the PSATS Regional Forum on August 4, 2022 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Bayfront Sheraton, at a cost of $99.00 per person.
Mr. Ouellet reported that the Board met with Mr. Shaw in Executive Session on June 16 and 22, 2022 to discuss legal and personnel matters.
Mr. Bock announced that the 55^{th} annual Fourth of July Parade will be held on Monday, July 4^{th} on West 12^{th} Street between Marshall Drive and the American Legion, and noted that West 12^{th} Street will be closed from 8:00 am – Noon.