POTTER TOWNSHIP

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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2003

The monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, April 14, 2003 in Township Building #2 with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Robert Corman, Richard Poorman, Tom Sharer and Monty Strouse present. Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, Zoning Officer Jeff McClellan and Secretary Brenda Burd.

Chairman Zerby called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Minutes of the March 10, 2003 meeting and the Financial Report were approved as presented, on a motion by Tom and seconded by Rich. Motion carried unanimously.

Citizens Concerns – none.

Opening of Bids for Addition to Building #1

Nevin Stitzer $70,891
Triangle Building Supplies $71,275
M & E Construction $79,965
John Spearly Construction $85,000

Action on bids was tabled for further review of the bids.

Rick Bair, CPA

· Presented Potter Township Audit Report as of 12-31-02.

Willard Muthersbaugh, EMA Director for Potter Township

· He was instructed by Federal Emergency Management Agency to update the emergency operations plan for Potter Township. He presented the plan to the Supervisors for review and signature on the Proclamation and the Resolution.

Planning Commission

· Allan Darr E-mailed their report to the Township office. They had discussed Kathy Confer, State College Baseball, Bob Holzwarth, and Act 167 Spring Creek Watershed. Paul asked if there were any questions from the floor - hearing none, he asked if there were any questions from the Board, and Bob C. said he had a couple concerns. Bob wondered why the Planning Commission (hereafter as PC) thinks an Antique Shop is allowed in an Ag Zone when it is not. Jeff concurred. Sandra was asked why the PC said it is allowed. Sandra replied it was their opinion only; they are not trying to rezone anything. Bob C. asked Sandra what the PC tells people at their meetings because he receives phone calls at home from people who were told by the PC that they should be allowed to have an Antique Shop in Ag after Jeff had told them no several times. These decisions need to go to Jeff, only he can interpret zoning.

· Bob C. also said that back in August 2002 the PC was asked to look at the water protection areas and asked Sandra if they have a report yet. Sandra said they have been working on it but were waiting on the Castleberry report which was due in November 2002.

· The Secretary was instructed to write Castleberry a letter advising him that he is holding up our whole process waiting on his report.

· Bob C. asked Jeff if the zoning books have been returned to him as he requested. Jeff said no.

Zoning Officer’s Report

· Presented Permit Report for March 2003.

· Jeff thanked the Supervisors for the executive session last month and handed Paul his letter of resignation effective June 2, 2003.

Subdivisions

· Linn Auman presented Holzwarth plan which proposes 2 private driveways: one serves 5-lots and the other serves 2-lots. PA DOT measured the site distance. The first issue is the Supervisors need to accept the road names “Belle Vista Lane” and “Pine Cone Ridge Lane” per letters from Norm Spackman and the Spring Mills Post Office. Paul made the motion to approve the road names, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously. The second issue is approval of the Planning Module. Rich made the motion to approve the Planning Module, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously. The third issue is approval of the plan. All conditions are satisfied and Sandra signed the plan for the Planning Commission. Paul made a motion to approve the plans, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously. The plan was signed.

· Linn Auman asked the Supervisors to sign the Lot Consolidation plan for Building #1 across the street.

· Kathy Confer asked for a decision on light commercial for an Antique Shop. An Antique Shop is not allowed the way the land is zoned. She was advised she can apply to the Supervisors to request rezoning and that the Supervisors need to see a detailed drawing of her plans.

· Ralph Houck discussed the Tom Gilmore Planning Module which is still in the 30-day comment period.

· Keith Powell of J.J.Powell for Snappy’s presented a Letter of Credit to the Secretary to hold. A Surety Agreement was presented. Paul made a motion to execute the Surety Agreement, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously. Agreement was signed.

· Dave and Darlene Bierly purchased the Dutrow Farm and presented 2 possible plans for subdividing part of the farm. They will also farm and preserve part of the farm.

· Dave Sweetland and Terry Gingher attending for Mike Taylor who sent a Deed of Dedication to the Township for Tusseyview Road which Terry thinks is now called Summer Lane. It is the road that goes into Shaner Complex. They were advised that first they need a standard form Memorandum of Understanding authorizing payment and then our Engineer needs to review the work.

Old Business – none.

Solicitor’s Report

· Linn Auman had to consolidate the new lot with our existing lot across the street. The County needs a letter from the Zoning Officer stating there are no zoning problems and Bob needs to do a minor change to the deed. He advised the Supervisors to sign the deed tonight so they can get it recorded so we can build the addition to the building. Monty made the motion to sign the deed, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously. Deed was signed.

· On the Penn State Agreement of Sale, the agreement is contingent upon us receiving money from DCNR. A DCNR representative will be in the Township May 1, 2003 and anyone able to attend should let the Secretary know. Monty made the motion to sign the Agreement with Penn State, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

· Bob asked what the Board is going to do about Land Studies. Monty made a motion for Bob R. to contact Roth to work up a scope of work for us, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

· He received a letter from the Meadows Engineer about their sewer line. Bob R. suggested we get a cost analysis from our Engineer with different options so the Board can make a good decision when the Meadows sewer line happens.

Secretary’s Report

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

· Requested approval of “Iron Horse Lane” new address for Earl Yearick’s new house and storage buildings per letter from Norm Spackman. Paul made the motion to approve Iron Horse Lane, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.

Correspondence

· March 2003 Township Planning Commission minutes.

· Thank you from Penns Valley Swim Team for our donation.

· Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority minutes of February 18, 2003 (no January meeting).

· Centre County Planning Office that the next Penns Valley Multi-Municipal Meeting is April 30 at Gregg Township Building.

· Centre County Agriculture Land Preservation Board thanking Potter Township for their 2002 gift.

· Bellefonte EMS notification that they will discontinue Advanced Life Support in Penns Valley effective June 30, 2003 but will continue Basic life support.

· Centre County Planning Office monthly report for March 2003.

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

· Centre County Association of Township Officials about the Spring Convention.

· E-Mail from Allan Darr which was the Planning Commission’s report for the Supervisors April 14, 2003 meeting.

· E-Mail from Trooper Montressor, PA State Police about his promotion.

· Casher Consulting about State College Baseball Club.

· Centre County Office of Transportation “Rural Transportation for Disabled”.

· Larson Design Group for The Meadows.

Road Superintendent’s Report

· Riff raff is May 2 and 3, 2003.

· He asked the Board if they want to keep Corby Shunk for mowing at Country Club Park. Bob C. made the motion to approve using Corby Shunk, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

· He asked the Board about central air for the office. After discussion, Bob C. made a motion to check the size of the Lennox unit and if it is at least 5-ton, to proceed, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.

· He asked the Board if we will proceed with the truck with utility bed. Paul made the motion to put it out for bid, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

New Business

· Scott Tudor presented Coyne Subdivision lot addition at the corner of Bubb Road and Polecat Road and requested signatures on “waiver request” for the planning module. Paul made a motion to sign the waiver request, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously. Waiver was signed.

· Mike Clitherow said he will have two waiver requests in May.

· Tom talked about the Penns Valley EMS and their Worker’s Comp Insurance which Millheim Boro has been supporting. Millheim wants to quit this support.

· Budd said the Surface Water Influence Monitoring Plan test must be running by May 1, 2003 and some equipment is on back-order until after May 1.

Open Discussion

· Paul said he spoke with the PLGIT representative at the PSATS convention about the bad interest rates. The Secretary was asked to obtain interest rates for the next meeting.

· Paul asked if they should discuss the Addition to Building #1 bids opened April 14 and make a decision. They discussed the plans and specs and requirements and Paul was asked to review the bids further to be sure the bids are all on the same level and give his recommendation at the May 5, 2003 meeting.

Adjourn

At 9:12 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting for an executive session on personnel. At 9:30 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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