THE MINUTES POSTED HERE ARE NOT OFFICIAL.  THE MINUTES ARE POSTED ON THIS SITE AS A CONVENIENCE TO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS.  THE OFFICIAL MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP FOR REVIEW.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2003

 

The first monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 4, 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. 

 

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

 

Minutes of the July 14, 2003 meeting were accepted with the following two corrections:  Old Business, PVMM By-Laws, the last sentence should read:  Bob also said that in the proposed Ordinance, Section 5 should refer to American Arbitration Association in the event of a dispute.  The Road Superintendent’s Report should read:  On weight limit restrictions, the study has been done and he asked permission to meet with Bob R. and draft an ordinance.  Bob C. made a motion to accept the July 14, 2003 minutes with those corrections, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.  

 

Citizens Concerns – none.

 

Old Business – none.

 

Secretary’s Report

·        Presented Resolution #6-2003 for posting 35 mph speed limit signs on T-438 Pond Lane.  Tom made a motion to approve Resolution #6-2003, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.

·        Asked the Supervisors if they will meet on Labor Day, September 1, 2003?  Yes.

·        We received a letter from HRG who conducted a final inspection of the Bonetti Subdivision on July 29, 2003, finds everything satisfactory and recommends release of Bonetti’s financial security.  Bob C. made a motion to release Bonetti’s financial security, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

·        Questioned the Fire Co. bills I was given.  Monty will review them with me after the August 4 meeting.

·        Asked for authorization to transfer all Plgit monies into Jersey Shore Bank and obtain Certificates for better interest rate.  On a motion by Bob C., seconded by Monty to transfer Plgit monies into Certificates at Jersey Shore Bank, motion carried unanimously.

 

Correspondence

·        Centre County Planning Office for Penns Valley Multi-Municipal (PVMM) By-Laws, Ordinance and Request for Proposal (RFP).

·        Centre County Planning Office for PVMM Comprehensive Plan RFP.

·        Centre County Planning Office PVMM Joint Planning Commission members.

·        Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables for June 2003.

·        Centre County Planning Office County Comprehensive Plan update, report for July 2003.

·        Received a copy of Larson Design Group response to Anson Burwell’s July 3, 2003 comments.

·        Received our check from the County for completing the Municipal Emergency Operations Plan.

·        Minutes of April 22, 2003 Spring Creek Watershed Commission Meeting.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·        Requested a public hearing be set for September 1, 2003 on a weight limit ordinance.  Approved.

·        Had many complaints of excessive speeding at Sinking Creek Road and Weaver Road and would like to ask PA DOT to do a study.

·        Reported we still have drainage problems on Mountain Back Road at the church.  Was advised to have HRG look at the situation.

·         Reported a bad pipe and a hole in the pavement on Dogtown Road and he has asked PA DOT to look at the situation.

 

New Business

·        Tom reported a meeting is set for August 5, 2003 with DCNR, Penn State, Tom and hopefully Bob R. regarding the land purchase.

·        Penns Valley Multi-Municipal By-Laws, Ordinance and RFP Memo issues were discussed.

·        Penns Valley Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan RFP was reviewed and the Board had no further comments.

 

Open Discussion

·        Paul said the new building looks real good and discussed the pavement approach.

·        Budd asked what to do about electric service for Building #1.  He was advised to get prices from a couple electricians.

·        Sandra Rishel asked if the new zoning map is available.  It was confirmed that the new Ordinance text and maps are in effect but no one has yet received their updated copy.  Bob R. will discuss the status with Jeff.

 

Adjourn

·        At 7:43 P.M. Bob C. made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.  Meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

THE MINUTES POSTED HERE ARE NOT OFFICIAL.  THE MINUTES ARE POSTED ON THIS SITE AS A CONVENIENCE TO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS.  THE OFFICIAL MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP FOR REVIEW.

 

 Back to Minutes Index