BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The second monthly meeting of
the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on
Vice Chairman Strouse called
the meeting to order at
Minutes of the January 5, 2004
meeting and the Financial Report were approved as presented, on a motion by Tom,
seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.
Citizens Concerns – none.
Planning Commission Report – by Monty.
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They reviewed Ashford
Manor Subdivision and suggested that the developer make a loop in the
development instead of all the cul de sacs; also pointed out the problems that emergency
equipment would have getting into and around the development.
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Mark Ralston
presented the preliminary report on the water study.
Zoning Officer’s Report
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No written report
this month.
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He received a
complaint about the glare from #1 Cycle Shop.
The lighting at the Cycle Shop is as required, but Jeff will speak to
Mr. Yearick.
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Jeff asked to be
dismissed from the CHPSA because of a conflict in schedule. He recommended Sandra Rishel for the
position. Sandra declined. Jeff announced that apparently no one on the
Sewer Authority has a key to the Township Building; Secretary should follow-up
with the Sewer Authority office.
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Suggested the
Planning Commission look at
Monty told Jeff the Bonetti
Subdivision needs to be reviewed in the books regarding minimum lot size. Tom asked Jeff when the Zoning Books will be
ready. Jeff said they currently are
being done and asked who he should give the revised books to. Suggestion was made to keep a supply in the
cabinet in the meeting room. Bob R. will
ask Pelligrini for their book.
Dave Swisher, HRG, presented
Resolution #1 for Minor Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update. Tom made a
motion seconded by Rich to accept Resolution #1. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution #1-2004 was signed and sealed.
Subdivisions
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Stan Wallace
presented Ashford Manor Subdivision plan for conditional approval. The County Planning Office, the Township
Engineer, and the Township Planning Commission all have given conditional
approval and comments which Stan has addressed on the plan. Stan also met with Budd at the site about a
road permit. The developer must deal with
trees and shrubs on an adjoining property that hinder site distance. The open area will be stormwater management
and community area and will be maintained by a Homeowners Association. Monty made a motion to give conditional
approval once DEP approves Component 3 Planning Module and Budd issues the road
permit after the brush and site distance problems are resolved, seconded by Tom;
motion carried unanimously.
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Stan presented a
second plan for Ashford Manor. The plan
was re-sketched taking out one cul de sac, putting in a loop and adding three
homes. Only one of the developers has
seen this second plan and all the developers must approve this revision, but
this is basically what the Planning Commission suggested. If this plan is the more acceptable one, it would
change the Planning Module which DEP already has, so Stan asked DEP to hold the
first one until he notifies them.
Old Business – none.
Solicitor’s Report
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Received an
E-mail from the Penn State Lighting Engineer who reviewed the sample lighting
ordinances and gave Bob some comments to incorporate into the ordinance. The Engineer also recommended the simpler
version. Bob will do a draft for
February.
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Received a number
of Tax Assessment appeals that he is looking into.
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Received a letter
from HRG with the cost to replace the CCP wastewater treatment plant and
compared it to The Meadows Engineers cost analysis and they are fairly
close. Budd emphasized that The Meadows
Engineers cost estimate was based on the plant accepting their sewage at CCP.
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Reported that HRG
said they cannot prepare a cost analysis for CCP plant unless we sign a new
contract for that work. Bob told them
they are our Township Engineer and that includes all engineering work we give
them.
Secretary’s Report
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Presented bills
to be paid list for review and approval, including December bills paid as
received.
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Presented Liquid
Fuels Actual Use Report MS-965, in four originals for three Supervisors
signatures on each. Secretary has signed
and sealed the reports.
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Memo on Growth
& Transportation from Chris Price, CCPO, asking for comments by January 30.
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A Country Club
Park resident asked if the Township would offer a discount if a resident would
pay the annual fee in one lump sum. Bob
R. responded we cannot do that.
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PSATS reservations
are due Jan. 31 for the early bird discount.
Let the Secretary know either way.
Correspondence
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HRG Act 537
Revision and proposed Resolution.
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Sen. Jake Corman
advising that April 15-July 15 will be the opting-in/opting-out period for the
state building code.
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PSATS regarding
the state building code which reiterates the opting-in or opting-out period
will not be until April 9-July 8. Secretary
spoke with Labor and Industry who said the opting forms are not yet available
and could not give a date when they might be ready.
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Received a copy
of a letter from Centre County Conservation to Harold Bierly.
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CCSWA Recyclables
Winter Newsletter.
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CCSWA Monthly Recyclables
Report for December 2003.
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E-mail from a
resident asking for status of Park and Ride.
Bob R. responded he is waiting on a revised agreement from PA DOT.
Road Superintendent’s Report
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He will accept
bids for stone and oil
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Presented
Supervisors with proposed road projects for 2004.
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Tom asked about
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He and Don
Franson looked at
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They hope to
finalize a contract with Harry Roth, Seda-Cog, and the County by the January 26
meeting. They discussed the possibility
of putting news releases in the Valley
Vine to keep people informed.
New Business –
none.
Open Discussion
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Tom asked if
anything new is happening on Parks and Recreation. Nothing.
The office never received the survey that was supposed to be mailed with
the Newsletter nor did the office receive a response to inquiries about the
surveys status. The Secretary has a list
of persons interested in serving on a Parks & Recs committee.
Adjourn
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At
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
CHPSA - Centre Hall-Potter
Sewer Authority
DEP – PA Dept of
Environmental Protection
HRG – Herbert, Rowland &
Grubic
CCP -
CCPO –
PSATS – PA State Association
of Township Supervisors
CCSWA –