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Police and public‑works updates: festival coverage planned, Bentley Run stabilization completed
Summary
Chief David Pernice reported additional coverage and overtime funding commitments for the French Creek Festival and ongoing policy updates; Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips said the Bentley Run stabilization is finished pending topsoil and seeding and reported completion of the 2024 paving work by Cross Paving and Suit‑Kote.
Union City Borough’s police and public‑works leaders briefed council on operational matters June 25, including festival coverage commitments, departmental policy updates, and completion of a road‑stabilization project.
Police Chief David Pernice told council he had secured additional coverage commitments for the upcoming French Creek Festival, noting Erie County detectives will fund overtime and provide 2–3 officers, and he has requested increased coverage from Corry PSP. Pernice also reported he is completing a background check required by Civil Service rules, expected by July 5, 2024, and that he is working with Lexipol to update department policies; changes are pending solicitor review.
Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips reported that Bentley Run stabilization work is complete in four areas, with remaining topsoil and seeding scheduled for completion. He thanked the Municipal Authority for assistance and confirmed that Cross Paving and Suit‑Kote work on the 2024 paving program is finished. Phillips also said crews will continue catch basin work and mowing; one employee remains out on workers’ compensation.
Context: the police updates indicate coordination with county resources to ensure festival safety while the streets report signals the closing phase of the borough’s paving program and follow‑up maintenance.
What’s next: the police chief will finalize Civil Service background checks and await solicitor review of policy revisions; Streets will finish final site restoration tasks and track millings reuse logistics with Union Township.
