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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MAY 12, 2003

 

The monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, May 12, 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, and Secretary Brenda Burd.  Solicitor Robert Rayman and Zoning Officer Jeff McClellan were absent.

 

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

 

Minutes of the May 5, 2003 meeting and the Financial Report were approved as presented, on a motion by Bob C. and seconded by Paul.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizens Concerns – none.

 

Opening of Bids for 2003 4-WD Pick-Up with Utility Body

  1. Lake Ford                                $28,896
  2. Phillips Ford                             $29,681
  3. Murray’s Ford                          $29,883
  4. Day Fleet Sales                        $29,976
  5. Sunbury Motors                       $30,321
  6. Winner Ford                             $30,596.02
  7. Pacifico Marple Ford                $32,999

 

Paul made a motion to accept the bid of Lake Ford as long as Budd reviews it and finds the bid is up to specifications, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

 

Planning Commission’s Report-given by Sandra Rishel

·        They signed the Planning Module for Tom Gilmore, reviewed preliminary sketches for Kuhlman & Benton and advised Kathy Confer to go to the County Planning Office.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·        Permit Report for April 2003 was presented to the Supervisors prior to meeting.

 

Subdivisions

·        Ralph Houck presented DEP Planning Module for Tom Gilmore.  Bob C. made a motion to sign the Planning Module, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.  The Planning Module which is Resolution #3 was signed.

·        Kuhlman & Benton presented two preliminary sketches.  One was a lot addition to the Decker Valley Subdivision and one was of Mountain View Estates.

·        Mike Clitherow had a waiver request and presented a map of parcels which he previously discussed with both Jeff and Bob R. and they both recommended waivers.  The Board suggested that Mike get together with Bob R. about preparing the waivers.

 

Eric Loop, Legg Mason presented a portfolio of potential investments for the Township.

 

 

Subdivisions Continued

·        Bill Burkhard presented an update on the Shaner Sports Complex.  Discussion followed about whether the whole road or a portion of the road would be brought up to standards and dedicated to the Township.  Bill said the cost of the road they are supposed to build, is more expensive than the concession stand.  After discussion, Supervisors recommended the Shaner Group discuss possible cost sharing with the neighbors that share the road.  The road was put on hold; our Engineer does not need to do cores at this point.

 

Old Business

·        Dave and Darlene Bierly came to see if there were any new developments with the sewer line.  In discussion it was mentioned that the well head protection area may be very close to their proposed subdivision.  Supervisors recommended that John Sepp talk to Jeff.

·        On Shaner Complex again, John Sepp brought up Tusseyview Road.  He does not want the Township to put the road on hold for Shaner since Mike Taylor has provided the Memorandum of Understanding.  The Supervisors said that if they take the road at all, they do not want to take a piece this year and another piece in a couple years.  John said he will talk to Mike.

 

Solicitor’s Report-faxed to Brenda to read

·        He reviewed the revised Memorandum of Understanding for Taylor et al. and finds it acceptable. 

·        He recommends retaining Harry Roth as soon as possible.

·        The lot addition across the street is recorded and Budd has obtained the permits to proceed.

·        He asked if he should follow up with Lori of DCNR regarding her progress on Penn State property.

 

Rich reported that the Penns Valley Multi-Municipal Group is also doing a Comprehensive Plan for the whole valley and it would be a lot less costly for Potter Township.  It also appears from Bob Jacobs that there is the possibility that Harry Roth may also work with the Penns Valley Multi-Municipal Group to help develop their Comprehensive Plan.  They still need to apply for funding.  Discussion followed on whether we would develop our own plan or share in the costs of a plan for the valley and whether the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan could be done fast enough for our needs.  Paul made a motion to support the Multi-Municipal Plan, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.  Secretary was asked to let Bob R. know their decision.  Rich also asked the Secretary to ask Bob R. if he has reviewed “Attachment #1 By-Laws of Penns Valley Joint Planning Commission.”

 

Secretary’s Report

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

·        Presented “Municipal Response Request” from County Planning Office for CDG Properties Subdivision for the Supervisors to sign.  The plan was reviewed and Tom made the motion they have “no comment”, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·        Presented Township funds that are invested and available for Township use.  The penalty for early withdrawal of a CD is loss of interest for the remaining period.  Interest rates on the CDs coming up for renewal in May currently are in the area of 2.21%.  Discussion followed with possible designation of funds for the building addition.

Correspondence

·        Township Planning Commission minutes for March (revised) and April 2003.

·        Verbal thank you from Dave Henning for his appointment to the Planning Commission.

·        Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables report for April 2003.

·        Helena Jones of Centre County Solid Waste Authority asked if Potter Township would place the authority’s bulletin and/or press release regarding household hazardous waste collection on our web site and display their bulletin.  Supervisors have no problem with that and Secretary should talk to Mike about putting it on the Web Site.  Tom said the Solid Waste Authority has funds available for postage for our Newsletter providing we put something in the Newsletter about solid waste.  Secretary was asked to inquire about this funding.

·        DEP copy of letter to Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority that their annual report is now complete and accurate.

·        Postcard from Centre County Planning Office rescheduling Spring Creek Watershed Commission meeting from May 27 to May 28, 2003.

·        Memo from Allan Darr to Supervisors.

 

 Bob C. also reported the Centre County Planning meeting scheduled for May 20 has been changed to May 21, 2003 due to Election Day.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·        Waiting on a Performance Bond from low bidder to start building addition.

·        He would like to attend a grant workshop on May 14, 2003.  No problem.

·        He knows someone that is interested in doing the Water Study that Castleberry never did.  Supervisors told Budd to get a proposal from him.

 

New Business

·        Tom reported that Lori from DCNR met with Tom, Monty, Budd and Bob R. on May 7, 2003 about the PSU property.  DCNR is looking at a matching grant and the property must be designated recreation.

·         Tom asked if there is still an opening on the Planning Commission.  Yes and we have advertised. 

 

Open Discussion - none.

 

Adjourn

  • At 9:06 P.M. Bob C. made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Paul, motion carried and meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

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