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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JULY 14, 2003

 

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

 

Chairman Zerby called the meeting to order at 6:59 P.M.

 

Minutes of the July 7, 2003 meeting and the Financial Report were accepted as presented, on a motion by Monty and seconded by Rich.  Motion carried unanimously.  

 

Citizens Concerns

·        Howard Hartley came to the meeting to see if he could get an answer to what building distance is allowed to place a portable or stationary building on the property line.  Tom said the Zoning Officer can answer.

 

Planning Commission Report – given by Monty

·        They reviewed and signed three Planning Modules.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·        Jeff brought in his Permit Reports prior to the meeting and they were put at the Supervisors places.

 

Subdivisions

·        Mike Clitherow presented his waiver, had spoken with Jeff about our Engineer’s comments and Jeff had no problem with any of it.  After discussion Bob R. recommended two conditions; first that there be a ROW Agreement and Maintenance Agreement, and second that there be no further subdividing on these lots and put a note on the plan that it is controlled by an existing ROW.  Bob R. said if the Board is in favor of a waiver, they need a motion in favor of granting a waiver subject to the conditions being the appropriate Right-Of-Way and Maintenance Agreement be reviewed and approved and the description in terms of no further subdivision.  Paul made this motion, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

 

Old Business

·         The Meadows Sewage Facilities Planning Module.  Bob R. recommends the Planning Module not be approved until some of the issues in Anson Burwell’s and Bob Jacob’s letters are addressed and to see what they have done in terms of studying alternatives.  Bob C. made that motion, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.  Bob R. will a draft letter for Chairman’s signature.

·         Penns Valley Multi-Municipal (PVMM) By-Laws and Ordinance were discussed.  The biggest concern is the voting issue.  Bob R. suggested the 2-municipal voting people discuss and agree before a vote how they will vote so there is no chance of canceling each others vote.  Bob also said that in the proposed Ordinance, Section 5 should refer to American Arbitration Association in the event of a dispute.

 

 

Solicitor’s Report

·        Mr. Giebel contacted him about Park and Ride.  Bob will draft a response.

·        He asked Tom if a meeting has been set with Penn State.  Tom reported he was able to talk to the Penn State contact and is waiting for him to call back with a meeting date.  Bob R. said he is concerned with the deadline in order to get the grant.

·        On The Meadows, after talking to Budd he realized our Engineer already gave us a $2,500 quote to do a study from Meadows to Country Club Park (CCP) and CCP cannot afford it.  We will wait to see what alternatives The Meadows have studied.

 

Secretary’s Report

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

·        Presented a letter to Bob Jacobs for Chairman’s signature, naming Potter Township’s representatives for the PVMM Joint Planning Commission.

 

Correspondence

·        Centre Hall Fire Company minutes for June 10, 2003.

·        Received Exhibit 2-1 through 2-10 (maps) from Steve Lyncha for Potter Township’s Spring Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Plan.

·        Centre County Planning Office, Anson Burwell’s comments on The Meadows Planning Module submitted by Larson Design Group.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·        On weight limit restrictions, the study has been done and he asked permission to meet with Bob R. and draft an ordinance.

 

New Business

·        Mark Ralston’s water study proposal was accepted on a motion by Rich, seconded by Monty for $9,170 “subject to an agreed upon project schedule.”  He should be informed of and respond to this condition before he proceeds.  Motion carried unanimously and the proposal was signed.

 

Adjourn

·        At 7:46 P.M. Chairman Zerby adjourned the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

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