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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2003

 

The first monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 3, 2003 in Township Building #2 with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Robert Corman, Richard Poorman and Tom Sharer present.  Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary Brenda Burd.

 

Chairman Zerby called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.

 

Minutes of the February 10, 2003 meeting were approved, on a motion by Rich and seconded by Bob C.  Motion carried unanimously.  

 

Citizens Concerns – none.

 

Kathy Confer

·        Kathy brought a letter from the current land owner authorizing Kathy to act on the property she is purchasing, a new letter requesting a zoning change, and a drawing of the proposed new driveway since the Supervisors requested she close the existing driveway.  She now needs a letter to PA DOT from the Township stating they are aware she is applying for a Highway Occupancy Permit.  Bob C. said to also make PA DOT aware that the Supervisors understand the existing driveway will be closed.  Paul made a motion, seconded by Bob C. for the Secretary to draft a letter to PA DOT.  Paul made a second motion, seconded by Tom to refer Kathy to the Township Planning Commission.

 

Old Business

·        Tom pointed out that with approving Resolution #1-2003 on February 10, 2003 for the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Penns Valley Multi-Municipal Planning they need a representative from the Supervisors and the Planning Commission.  Tom asked Sandra R. if the Planning Commission could appoint someone at their March 4 meeting.  Rich will represent the Supervisors.

 

Solicitor’s Report

·        On the Rallis Driveway, he submitted a brief and provided a copy to the Supervisors.

·        On Bonetti Subdivision, he spoke with a Realtor involved with Fred Henry about what may be put up in terms of improvements.  One thing is cash put in escrow but then an appropriate agreement is needed.  We need a Letter of Credit or Bond, some security.  Bob C. said there is a problem because Fred’s letter only mentions clearing brush and it’s more extensive than that so that needs clarified. 

·        He thinks the Emery Development is approved.  Discussion followed.  The county apparently approved Emery.

·        Regarding weight limits on the roads, Budd contacted PA DOT and they will do the study.

·        A property consolidation is needed for the 2-Township lots across the street.  Linn Auman will do a legal description of the revised lot.

 

 

Secretary’s Report

·        Presented Memorandum of Understanding from Linn Auman for Robert Holzwarth Subdivision Plan.  On a motion by Monty, seconded by Paul to sign the Memorandum.  Motion carried unanimously.  Memorandum was signed.

·        Asked if the Supervisors will meet April 7.  They will not, Secretary should cancel.

·        Jason Wert, for the Sewer Authority, asked if the Supervisors would have a worksession with the Sewer Authority and/or the Planning Commission, and maybe Centre Hall Boro to keep good communication especially with The Meadows issues.  The Supervisors propose March 17.

·        Received a request from the Office of Elections for the use of the Township Building as a polling place on May 20 and November 4, 2003.  Supervisors have no problem.

 

Correspondence

·        Centre County Planning Office granting 90 day extension for #1 Cycle Center Phase 2, Self Storage Facility.

·        Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority Minutes of December 17, 2002 – no meeting was held in January 2003.

·        E-mail from Wanda Guenot looking for volunteers for the Centre County Association exhibit at the annual PSATS convention April 6-8, 2003.

·        Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables total for January 2003.

·        Centre County Commissioners sent a thank you letter to the Township for their generous contribution to the Ag Conservation Funding. 

·        Letter from Bob Rayman with the Rallis brief.

·        HRG recap of their meeting with Mease on the Bonetti Subdivision.

·        Mease recap of their meeting with HRG on the Bonetti Subdivision.

·        Centre County Planning Office Monthly Report for February 2003.

·        Centre County Planning Office to Linn Auman about our lot consolidation.

·        Powers & Schram to HRG regarding Surety Posting for Snappy’s.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·        Would like permission to send a letter to John Koptchak regarding Ben Floray subdivision driveway coming onto Route 144.  Budd has no problem with it as long as there is enough site distance.  Letter approved.

·        Brush collection will be March 25, 26 and 27, 2003.

·        Riff raff will be May 2 and 3, 2003.

 

New Business

·        Monty presented the Fire Company Insurance to the Board.  It increased greatly but if divided three ways (Fire Company, Centre Hall, Township) it would be $2,470 each.  Bob C. made a motion to pay the bill out of the budget, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  Monty will let the Secretary know when the bill is due.

·        Action on the February 10, 2003 hearing - Bob Jacobs comments showed up in excess of the 30-day review period.

·        Ordinance #1-2003 to amend the zoning map.  Bob C. made the motion to approve as presented, seconded by Paul.  Tom asked if they didn’t think the support they got or the lack of support is a concern.  Bob C. replied there was plenty of time to respond but no one responded until the hearing.  However, we do appreciate the public opinion that did occur.  Motion carried with three votes for Ordinance #1-2003.  Tom opposed and Monty abstained.

·        Ordinance #2-2003 for residential district change of set-backs, Bob C. made the motion to approve, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·        Secretary was asked to reference in the minutes that Bob Jacobs comment letter came well in excess of 30 days of our December 19, 2002 letter to him.

 

Open Discussion – none.

 

Adjourn

·        At 7:35 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the meeting for an executive session on personnel.  Meeting was reconvened at 7:42 P.M. and motion was made by Monty to adjourn, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

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