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The first monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of
Supervisors was held
•The meeting was called to order at
•On a motion by Bob Corman, seconded by Allan, we accept the minutes with the following corrections. Citizens Concerns, “Bob Rayman stated that it is a good idea to do what the court order states. Under Mike Clitherows report, “The E-mail query from the website was received from Bruce Homan”. Under Subdivisions, the second motion should be at the end of the sentences. Under Secretary’s Report, “The SPCA agreed to put in a ditch and some curbing” and at the end of the Secretary’s Report it should be “inspection by residents”. Vote carried unanimously.
•CITIZENS CONCERNS –
Sandra Rishel asked that someone from the CAC for the
SCCCTS group give a report at the Supervisors meeting. Bob Corman and Paul stated that there is
nothing firm decided yet. When they know
something they will give a report.
Sandra would like an update on what is happening.
•OPENING OF TRUCK
BIDS – Noerr’s Garage - $63,675.00. This bid was the only bid received. The award
of the bid was tabled until the next meeting on
•BILL TOBIN – PARK & RIDE – Bill Tobin was present to discuss the Park & Ride program. The Supervisors have been working on this with Trish Meek. Bill Tobin took over the project from Trish. Bill Tobin met with the American Legion at Old Fort to see if they would be willing to lease land for this project. The American Legion said that they would be willing to lease the land for a park and ride lot. Penn Dot, CRMPO and CATA are working together in this project. Bill wanted to know the level of interest is in perhaps partnering with the American Legion or negotiating some sort of agreement that would formally use one of the sites as a park and ride lot. The American Legion is very enthusiastic. The Supervisors are interested in working on an agreement. There will be a committee formed with representatives from Penn Dot, Township Supervisors, CATA, the American Legion and CRMPO. Bill would like to have the first meeting in mid to late January. Bill will be in contact with Bob Corman regarding this committee.
•ELA GROUP INC. – Chuck Haley and Matt Harlow were present from ELA Group and gave a presentation on their Engineering services. They handed out a pamphlet and fee schedule.
•OLD BUSINESS – Secretaries Report – The Secretary presented the Employee Benefit Policy for approval. On a motion by Tom, seconded by Monty, we accept and sign the Employee Benefit Policy for year 2002. Vote carried unanimously.
The Secretary has been working on setting up Quickbooks. We will need to order checks for the General Fund, Payroll and Country Club Park accounts.
Shut off notices will need to be sent to 2 residents at Country Club Park.
Chuck Herr would like the Supervisors to reappoint him at the December, 2001 meeting. For 7 days in January, we do not legally have an SEO. On a motion by Paul, seconded by Bob Corman, we reappoint Chuck Herr for the first 7 days of January, 2002. Vote carried unanimously.
We will use the Fax line for the internet connection.
The Boy Scouts collected 270 surveys. On a motion by Bob Corman, seconded by Tom, we will give the Boy Scouts $100 for their effort in distributing and collecting the surveys. Vote carried unanimously.
Plgit rate is 2.12%. Jersey Shore State Bank for a 6 month CD is 2.50%. We will keep the 6 Month CD where it is for now.
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Linn Auman
requested our comments on an HOP for #1
A resident wrote a letter requesting the Supervisors consider installing a flagpole and flag. The Secretary will call our Representatives to see if they will donate a flag. On a motion by Monty, seconded by Paul, we will install a flagpole and a light on a timer. Vote carried unanimously.
The Secretary presented a letter from Ruth Rishel thanking the Supervisors for the Brush Collection program.
We received an application and package for the 2002 Governor’s award for watershed stewardship and the minutes for September and October, 2001 for the CHPSA.
•ROAD SUPERINTENDENT – Budd presented a Right of way agreement from Allegheny Power for Country Club Park to get utilities to the new well building. On a motion by Bob, seconded by Monty, we sign the agreement. Vote carried unanimously.
Budd received a Minimum Use Driveway permit application for David Force along SR322 at Maggies Dip. On a motion by Paul, seconded by Allan, we will write a letter to Penn Dot. Vote carried unanimously.
There is another
Minimum use driveway along
Budd received
several requests for a recycling bin to be put here at the
•HRG – JASON WERT – Jason and Doug Weikel from HRG came to give a presentation on their engineering services. They gave each of the Supervisors a proposal with a fee schedule.
•TOMMY SONGER was
present to discuss Penns Manor. He
planted trees along
•NEW BUSINESS – Allan
asked if anyone knew what kind of return rate we had from the surveys. The Boy Scouts collected 270 surveys and the
Secretary received a large quantity in the mail and dropped off at the office. Tom stated that he talked to several people
along Upper and
Tom gave a report on the PVEMS. They are looking for Accounting Personnel to take over the books. They are talking of doing a study in the Township. There is a new ambulance ordered that will fit into the Centre Hall Fire Hall. They are also looking into purchasing land for a new building.
Tom has the Logo contest ready to go for the first of the year and it will be due by April. The Supervisors decided that all schools should be involved.
There should be
only one full membership of $100 to the PSATS Planning Association.
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There was discussion on the proposed AG Ordinance at the Planning Commission meeting.
Tom responded to Bruce Homan’s
E-mail. Tom feels that we need to
respond to the letter Penn Dot sent to the Township in February, 2001 regarding
a flashing warning device being installed on
the eastbound SR322 approach for the intersection on SR 322/144. This will be brought up at the next meeting.
Tom’s term for the Planning Commission is up
the end of December. He feels that
someone else should have a chance to be on the Planning Commission. He is not going to write a letter to be
reappointed.
Bob Corman stated that the Supervisors should take time and read the packet from CRMPO. The Supervisors should be involved.
Bob Corman wanted to know why Lynn Dutrow is on the CHPSA Board. We should check with Tom Kuhlman.
•OPEN DISCUSSION – There was no open discussion.
On a motion by Monty, seconded by Paul, we adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Connie McClenahan, Secretary
CRMPO = Centre Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
CHPSA = Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority
PVEMS =
PSATS =
HOP = Highway Occupancy Permit
CAC = Community Advisory Committee
SCCCTS =
CATA = Centre Area Transportation Authority