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The first monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held Monday, December 3, 2001 at Township Building #2 with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Robert Corman, Tom Sharer and Allan Darr present.  Also attending were Budd Brooks, Road Superintendent and Robert Rayman, Solicitor.

•The meeting was called to order at 6:59 p.m.

•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 December 10, 2001, so Budd has a chance to look it over. 

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 Cycle Center.  We have no particulars on this HOP.  We will wait until Planning Commission has a chance to review this on what volume of use the HOP is for and the site distance.   

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     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 Upper Georges Valley Road for East Egg Hill Estates.  This will need Locust trees taken down and the bank cut back.  A letter will be written stating his concerns.

     Budd received several requests for a recycling bin to be put here at the Township Building.  The Supervisors stated that we could give it a try.  After it is in place, we will put this in the paper and have it stated in the newsletter and on the website.

•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 Penns Court on the Right of Way.  Budd asked them to move them.  They have more trees to plant and Tommy would like to have permission from the Supervisors to plant the rest of them.  After some discussion, some of the Supervisors would not have a problem with the trees planted on the edge of the right of way but they do have a problem with them too close to the curb.  Paul made a motion to keep the trees off the Township right of way.  The motion was seconded by Bob Corman.  Vote 2-3.  Allan, Tom and Monty opposed.  On a motion by Monty, seconded by Allan, we allow the trees in the right of way with the following conditions.  There is a maintenance and liability agreement drawn up.  The agreement must be reviewed and approved by Bob Rayman and Budd.  It must also state that the trees must be a minimum of 9 feet from the curb.  Vote 3-2.  Paul and Bob Corman opposed.   

•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 Lower Georges Valley Road, Sand Mountain Road and Decker Valley Road and they did not receive surveys.  The Secretary will get addresses to Brian Auman of residents living along these roads and Bob Corman suggested getting addresses for people along SR322 because they did not get surveys.

     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

 

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 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 9:45 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    Connie McClenahan, Secretary

 

CRMPO = Centre Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

CHPSA = Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority

PVEMS = Penns Valley Emergency Medical Service

PSATS = Pennsylvania State Association Township Supervisors

HOP = Highway Occupancy Permit

CAC = Community Advisory Committee

SCCCTS = South Central Centre County Transportation Study

CATA = Centre Area Transportation Authority

 

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