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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2003

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 10, 2003 in Township Building #2 with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Robert Corman, Richard Poorman, Tom Sharer and Monty Strouse present.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, Zoning Officer Jeff McClellan and Secretary Brenda Burd.  Robert Rayman was absent.

 

Chairman Zerby called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.

 

Minutes of the March 3, 2003 meeting and the Financial Report were approved, on a motion by Bob C. and seconded by Monty.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizens Concerns – none.

 

Bill Burkhard for Shaner Sports Complex                            

·        Presented Land Development Plan for State College Baseball proposed concession stand.  Monty made a motion for conditional approval to proceed pending County approval, seconded by Bob C.  Motion carried unanimously.  Bob C. made a motion, seconded by Monty to approve the Memorandum of Understanding.  Motion carried unanimously.  Memorandum of Understanding was signed.  Mike Clitherow asked what the Supervisors just did and if the plans would get to the Planning Commission.  Response was yes, the plans will go to the Planning Commission, the County, and back to the Supervisors.

 

Planning Commission – Report given by Sandra Rishel.

·         The Emery Development was given conditional approval and one signature.

·         They are working with Kathy Confer but need more clarification before moving forward.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·        Presented Permit Report for February 2003.

·        He asked about Ordinance #1 and #2 approved March 3, 2003.  He was advised the ordinances were approved but not signed on March 3.  They are on the March 10, 2003 agenda for signatures.

·        He asked for the outdated zoning books from Monty and Paul and made a third request to Sandra Rishel for the Planning Commission’s book which has been outdated since May 2002.

 

Subdivisions

·        Stan Wallace presented Emery Subdivision, Section 3 for approval.  When Emery Road is done and approved by the Township and County Engineers they will then offer the road for dedication.  Paul made a motion, seconded by Rich to pass the final Subdivision Plan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Plan was signed.

·        Fred Henry presented the Bonetti Subdivision Plan for signatures.  They provided an escrow check to Potter Township through Bob Rayman.

 

Old Business – none.

 

 

Secretary’s Report

·        Presented bills to be paid list for review and approval.

·        Requested Chairman’s signature on Auditor General Form for Certification for Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Distribution & General Municipal Pension System State Aid.

·        Presented Ordinance #1-2003 for signatures.

·        Presented Ordinance #2-2003 for signatures.  Tom asked Jeff when these ordinances take effect and Jeff replied 5-days after adoption.

·        Requested approval of private road name “October Lane” per letter received from Norm Spackman.  On a motion by Paul to approve October Lane, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

·        Requested Chairman’s signature on a letter addressed to John Koptchak, PA DOT about Kathy Confer’s Highway Occupancy Permit as approved March 3, 2003.

·        Informed the Board that I still have received no response from Castleberry

 

Correspondence

·        January and February 2003 Minutes and 2002 Annual Report from Planning Commission.

·        E-Mail from Allan Darr about Zoning Officer response guidelines.

·        E-Mail from Allan Darr recommending Craig Weidensaul for the Penns Valley Multi-Municipal group.

·        The Roth Plan. 

·        Kathy Confer request for zoning change.

·        Centre County Planning Office conditional approval of Holzwarth Preliminary Plan.

·        Centre County Planning Office conditional approval of the Emery Subdivision.

·        Centre County Solid Waste Authority Monthly recyclables report for February 2003.

·        HRG letter recommending Bonetti post surety.

·        Fax from Bob Rayman that Bonetti conditions have been met and an escrow check received.

·        Fax from HRG recommending Snappy’s developer post surety.

·        Penns Valley Penguins Swim Team asking for donation.  Paul made a motion to donate the amount budgeted, seconded by Rich.  Motion carried unanimously.

·        Centre Hall-Potter Youth Baseball asking for donation.  A letter will be sent to the new CH-PYB President that their obligation is roadside clean up before a donation is given. 

 

Tom asked Jeff if he has seen the Planning Commission recommendation for Zoning Officer response guidelines.  Jeff responded he is aware of them but has not seen them.  

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·        Report was given to Supervisors on the road work he wants to do.  They have lots of brush and pot holes, and some pipes and drains to put in before they can pave.

 

Monty passed along compliments he received on the outstanding job done by the road crew this winter.

 

New Business

·        Jeff mentioned a concern.  He has received plan reviews 2-weeks prior to Supervisors signing the Memorandum of Understanding which is necessary for reimbursement.  It is a standard form so why do they need to vote on it at meeting.  Motion was made by Bob C., seconded by Paul for the Secretary to sign the Memorandum of Understanding from now on.  Motion carried unanimously.

·        Jeff also brought up the Road and Street Standards.  The Township standards state 5-lots.  The County standards state 7-lots.  The County enforces “lot structure dwelling unit”.  He and the County discussed the possibility of 1-lot having 10 condos on it on a road not up to standards.  Jeff was advised to write something up for Supervisors review.

·        Budd showed the Supervisors the plans for Building #1 addition.  Supervisors said to put it out for bid.

·        Tom asked about workers comp payments for the EMS.  The Township does contribute to EMS workers comp.

 

Open Discussion – none.

 

Adjourn

  • At 7:57 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting for an executive session.  At 7:58 P.M. the regular meeting was reopened to establish a public hearing date for Act 167 Spring Creek Stormwater Management Plan.  The earliest date available to allow 30-day review is the 3rd Monday of April.  At 8:05 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting for executive session.  At 8:35 P.M. the executive session was closed, the regular meeting was reopened and adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

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