Supervisors' Meeting 6/9/2026

The Millcreek Township Supervisors' meeting on June 9, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and budget matters related to public safety and infrastructure. Key procurement decisions included awarding a $3.88 million contract to Lindy Paving for the 2026 milling and paving project and a $141,700 contract to Empire Snow Management for pedestrian sidewalk improvements funded by a $331,000 state grant. The board approved a $875,787 budget amendment to expand the 2026 paving program, citing increased material costs and a larger scope of work. In public safety, the board discussed and tabled the purchase of a $2.24 million 100-foot tower ladder fire truck with a 40-month build time, planned for the 2029 capital budget, including financing options. They also approved the purchase of a $4,288 fire hose testing machine to bring testing in-house and authorized a $465 annual agreement with Erie County for emergency notification system administration. Several hiring approvals were granted across departments, including a new HR director and seasonal public works and parks staff. Policy updates included amendments to meeting conduct rules and public comment procedures. Public comments raised concerns about privacy and surveillance related to AI-enabled camera systems. Overall, the meeting addressed significant capital improvement projects, equipment acquisitions, and personnel actions impacting township operations and services.