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 POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2011

 

The first regular monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Dick Decker, Bob Corman, Dennis Foust and Jake Tanis present. Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Supt. Budd Brooks and Secretary Brenda Burd. 

 

Also in attendance were Ellen Weaver & Anna Haag-Centre Home Care, Melvin Dutrow, John Zerby, Sandra Zerby, Robert Nix, Mary Ellen Whalen, Mel Sammis, Todd Bowersox, Ann Glaser, Sandra Rishel, Lawrence Bair, Alan Decker, Ron Shealer, Scott Bubb and Stan Wallace.

                                                                                                                                                    

At 7:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.

 

Public Comments – none  

 

Approval of minutes

·       Minutes of November 14, 2011 were approved as presented by motion of Mr. Foust, seconded by Mr. Decker, motion carried 5-0.

 

Centre Home Care

Ellen Weaver presented information on the home care services they provide.  They do home nursing & therapy, hospice care, maternal & child care, psychiatric care, attend Senior Centers, have flu clinics & have added bereavement services. The majority of their revenue comes from insurance reimbursement.

 

Rupert’s Report for November – distributed 

There were some issues at the sewer plant which needs addressed with the Ruperts.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report – distributed  

 

Subdivisions

·       Cedar Run Development  - Mr. Dreibelbis acknowledged receiving the Board’s decision to support Pat Ward’s (UniTec) recommendations on CCP water.  He stated he does not agree with Mr. Ward or his calculations and withdraws his offer to do the water system for the $55,000 offered.  He charges the Board to do the water system.  Mr. Dreibelbis said he is considering withdrawing the development of Phase II, along with the edu’s he’s reserved and new proposed revenue generating customers.

 

Solicitor’s Report – Robert Rayman

·  Mr. Rayman asked if the Earned Income Tax Ordinance was sent to DCED.  Brenda said a certified copy was sent to DCED.

·  He did a draft agreement with the Earned Income Tax collector & recommends putting it into place before December 31st.  He said she was agreeable with the percentage payment so the Board told him to put that in the agreement & send her a copy.

·  He asked the status of the code changes due 11/18. Mr. Decker responded it was mailed to the code people about 10 days after the due date.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd

·       The 1990 truck was sold & the new truck is nearly done.

·       PennDOT inspected & approved the newly paved area repaired by Harger along SR 45.

·       He spoke with Harpster Moving about moving us 12/17 & was quoted about $300-$400. Mr. Foust made the motion to hire them, seconded by Mr. Corman, motion carried 5-0.

·       Mrs. Fuller asked him about cleaning a ditch along her property but it’s been too wet.  

 

At 7:30 P.M. the meeting was recessed for a public hearing on proposed ordinance to add clubs, lodges & social halls as a Conditional Use in the Open Space/Forest District.

 

At 8:20 P.M. the public hearing was closed and the regular meeting reconvened.

 

Mr. Sharer confirmed with Mr. Rayman they have 45 days to make a decision. They tabled the decision until Mon., Dec. 12, 2011 to enable them to discuss the impact of the decision with Jeff.

 

Secretary’s Report – Brenda

·       Asked for approval to pay off the $800,000 Jersey Shore Bank Loan for CCP construction. The loan balance is about $7,775.54 ($4,639.60 principal and about $3,135.94 interest). I plan to use the balance in the construction fund of $1,466.80 then close that account, then pay the balance from the CCP regular account. I’ll call the bank for a pay-off figure.  Mr. Rayman told me we need to keep the loan open until the bond is released-I should call Jens Damgaard.  Mr. Foust made the motion to pay off the loan & close the construction fund account and the loan when applicable, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0.

·       Presented 2012 wage rates for official approval.  Mr. Decker made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0.           

·       Reported the PennVest Rep never came for the original ACH form to take to Harrisburg so I contacted a PennVest financial person who had me fax it to her & she emailed it to the Comptroller; changing the auto-debit from construction fund to the CCP regular account. On Dec. 1st they debited CCP regular account for $14.222.87 prorated back to June 1, 2011. I want to work with the local PennVest rep on getting our final payment from PennVest.

·       Asked what to do with the 3-Traffic Impact Studies for Jaybird from Wooster Assoc. I am to get an estimate from McCormick Taylor to review it, then let Jaybird know what the costs will be, then proceed with sending one to McCormick Taylor.

·       Asked for approval to pay Brenda Hile’s 2012 bond.  Yes.

·       Reported that Comcast called today for a move date. When I told them Sat. 12/17 they said it had to be a week day. The Board said to arrange it for Fri., Dec. 16.  They also decided TV cable should be in both 124 Short Rd locations.

·       Asked 1. about chairs for the waiting room area; 2. if I could get 4-2 drawer files cabinets covered with laminate topping for a work space for approx. $1,000.  Mr. Decker made the motion to proceed with these, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0.  Discussed the conference room table & chairs and decided not to purchase any new furniture at this time.

·       Asked about advertising 2012 meeting dates. Will decide at 12/12 meeting.

·       Reported I’m having dental work done Wed. (12/7) & will be closed in the afternoon.

All correspondence received was copied to the Board.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning – Dick Decker

Dick reported the revised priorities for the region were distributed.

 

Tri-Municipal Park – none

 

Old Business

·       General Code status – was mailed.

·       CCP water – discussed possibility of meters & revising the rate.

·       Penns Valley EMS work comp – nothing new.

·       Drop box – discussed a lockable mailbox outside the office.

·       Potters Mills 537 study – Mr. Decker reported some income surveys were returned but some were unsigned & they need signed. Discussed surveying the property we purchased. Mr. Tanis made a motion to proceed but motion died from lack of second-there seems to be no need for a rush.

 

 

(Old Bus. cont’d)

·       SMP ad hoc committee – after discussion, Mr. Corman made a motion to appoint Todd Bowersox, Ann Glaser, Tom Doman & Denny Grove, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0.  Their 1st task should be reviewing the SMP letter to be sent out March 2012 to try to prevent confusion.  The Board would like a 5 member board-Mr. Sharer knows a few people to contact.

·       New office floor – done.

·       Proposed ordinance for temporary retail businesses – nothing new.

·       New computers-Tom received quotes from Mike C. Brenda should copy them for the Board.

·       CCP Completion Certificate for Harger. Motion was made by Mr. Corman to approve, seconded by Mr. Foust, motion carried 5-0.  Mr. Sharer signed them.

                                                                          

New Business

·       Budd presented an agreement with Nittany Engineering to do Chapter 94 Report for CCP with a not-to-exceed $650 figure. Mr. Decker made a motion to approve it, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0.

·       Mr. Tanis reported being contacted by a school board member about his having signs in his field about school taxes/issues. He also reported he understands that people must sign up on-line to speak at the community center meeting on Dec. 14th. He & the Board agree this community center to be built on school property should be put on the ballot for all Penns Valley to vote on.

·       Discussed CCMPO committees. Mr. Tanis volunteered to serve on the Coordinating Committee and Brenda should contact the other Penns Valley municipalities with this info to see if they support Mr. Tanis or if they have their own candidates.

·       As requested, Brenda provided 2011 SMP costs to date & was advised to also consider the SMP reimbursement from DEP in 2009.

 

Open Discussion – none

 

At 10:00 P.M. Chair Sharer recessed the meeting for an executive session on personnel.

 

Adjournment

 

At 10:08 P.M. Chair Sharer closed the executive Session and reconvened and closed the regular meeting

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Brenda Burd

Secretary/Treas.

 

CCP – Country Club Park

DCED – PA Dept of Community & Economic Development

SMP – Sewage Management Program

CCMPO – Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization

DEP – PA Dept of Environmental Protection

MINUTES POSTED HERE ARE NOT OFFICIAL. THE MINUTES ARE POSTED ON THIS SITE AS A CONVENIENCE TO THE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS. THE OFFICIAL MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE FOR REVIEW.