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Union City council approves easements, subdivision, pension obligation and property purchase; greenway boat launch to proceed
Summary
Council approved a retroactive easement at 104 East High Street, accepted the 2025 MMO for non‑uniform pensions ($48,029), approved a subdivision combining portions of 92 West High with 88 and 90 West High, purchased a $500 parcel for a gazebo, and approved an easement with the American Legion for a kayak/canoe launch funded by PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Environmental Council.
At its Aug. 13 meeting, Union City Borough Council approved several administrative and property items, including easements, a subdivision, pension obligations and a small property purchase tied to a gazebo project.
Council retroactively approved an easement with property owner Anthony Hickey at 104 East High Street so the borough can install a catch basin that will connect to a PennDOT basin; the property owner will dig and maintain a ditch and install a pipe between the two basins, while the borough will accept responsibility for the two basins and approximately 60 feet of connecting pipe. The motion was made by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Kerns and carried unanimously.
Borough Manager Cindy Wells presented the borough’s 2025 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO): $48,029 for the non‑uniform pension plan and $0 for the police pension. Council approved the MMO (motion by Councilor Joyce, seconded by Councilor Kerns).
Council approved a subdivision request that combines a portion of 92 West High Street with 88 and 90 West High Street after Erie County Planning had approved the survey maps (motion by Councilor Osborn, seconded by Councilor Kerns). The solicitor will finalize the documents.
Council also retroactively approved purchasing a small portion of property from 8 South Street for $500 to connect a gazebo to Municipal Lot #3; the solicitor will complete the survey and purchase agreement (motion by Councilor Joyce, seconded by Councilor Kerns).
Separately, the solicitor is preparing an easement with the American Legion to allow installation and maintenance of a kayak/canoe launch at the ball field along French Creek. Council approved the easement (motion by Councilor Osborn, seconded by Councilor Joyce). Meeting minutes state that the launch is being installed with funds from the PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Environmental Council.
Council also agreed to shift regular meeting dates for September 2024–April 2025 to the first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m. Public Works agreed to assist the Union City Volunteer Fire Department with demolishing a shed at 10 Market Street without providing a backhoe.
