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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2004

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 8, 2004 in Township Building #2 with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Tom Sharer and Richard Poorman present.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, Secretary Brenda Burd and Jeff McClellan.  Attorney Rayman was absent.

 

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

 

Minutes of the March 1, 2004 meeting and the Financial Report were approved on a motion by Rich seconded by Tom with the following corrections:  At 7:17 P.M. change Adjourn and adjourned to Recess and recessed; also at 8:24 P.M. change Re-Open and re-opened to Reconvene and reconvened.  Motion carried unanimously.  The lack of Bob Rayman’s report was discussed and determined that since the report was given while the regular meeting was in recess for work session it is not part of the formal minutes.

 

Citizens Concerns

·         Ann Glaser asked if, with regards to the SCCCTS study, the Supervisors plan an open discussion on the different traffic routes proposed.  A lengthy discussion followed and it was decided that would be a good topic for the April 5 work session.

 

Opening of Paving Bids

 

            Eastern Industries          $92,603.50

            HRI                              $96,713.75

            Glenn O. Hawbaker      $89,849.25

           

They all had acceptable Bid Bonds.  Bob C. made a motion to accept Hawbaker’s bid based on Budd’s review and approval, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

 

At 7:25 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting for Public Hearing on PA Construction Code.  At 7:42 P.M. Chairman Zerby reconvened the regular meeting.

 

Bob Miller, The Meadows Psychiatric Center

·         He referenced March 8 letter from Larson Design.  Larson updated three sections of the Planning Module; Project Narrative, Alternative Analysis, and Flow Calculations.  This accommodates everything discussed between The Meadows and the Township.  Bob M. asked for Township approval to send to DEP.  Monty made a motion to approve the Planning Module, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.  Bob M. requested the approval be followed up by letter.

 

Tim Giebel for Park and Ride

·         Mr. Giebel asked that the Resolution and Agreement be signed so he can pursue an Agreement with the Legion’s Home Association.  The location will be the lot owned by the Home Association across Route 45 from the Legion next to the Sale Barn.  Supervisors do not support the location.  Design will be done by PA DOT once the agreement is executed.  He presented a draft layout map.  The Resolution authorizes the Chairman to sign the Agreement.  Paul made a motion to approve Resolution #4-2004, seconded by Monty.  Motion carried unanimously and the Resolution was signed.  Chairman Zerby signed the Park and Ride Agreement.

 

Planning Commission Report - by Monty.

·         They reviewed Centre Foods and Traband Land Development.

·         Discussed well head regulations for drilling wells.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·         Presented permit reports for December 2003, January and February 2004.

·         Advised the Planning Commission should look at Decker Valley area and regulations for pet horses.

 

Subdivisions

·         Fred Henry presented Centre Foods plan for approval.  Site distance was changed as requested.  Rich made a motion to approve the plan, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.  Discussion followed with an adjoining property owner asking questions about the development.

·         Jeff Kreger presented the Planning Module for Traband Land Development.  They propose two additional units for farm hands.  Tom made a motion to approve Component II Planning Module, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.  Planning Module required a Resolution be passed.  Paul made a motion to approve Resolution #5, seconded by Bob C.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary signed Planning Module and Resolution #5.

           

Old Business

·         The dedication of Township roads and the need for regulations were discussed.  Township roads will be discussed at the May 3 work session.

 

Secretary’s Report

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

·         Presented Resolution #3-2004 change in definition of Earned Income.  Rich made a motion to approve Resolution #3-2004, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·         Presented Ordinance #1-2004 Adopting PA Construction Code.  Paul made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1-2004, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·         Presented PA Uniform Construction Code: Municipal Election Form for Chairman’s signature.  Rich made a motion for Paul to sign the form to opt in, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.  Paul signed the form.

·         Advised the Board no minutes were received from the Fire Company since November 2003.

·         Advised the Board no minutes were received from the Planning Commission since November 2003.

·         Josh Tobey, Rimmey Road, called and requested the Board consider asking PA DOT to make Route 45 in the Rimmey Road area to be a no-passing zone.  He has contacted PA DOT and was told the request would have more impact coming from the Township.  The Board said good luck to him; they have been trying to get several areas in the Township classed as no passing zones and PA DOT takes no action.

·         Rick Hampton called to see if the Board had any questions or comments on his Information/Proposal Packet.  No.

·         Advised there is no bicentennial this year.

 

Correspondence

·         Chuck Herr, Jr. – purging and relocating Township files

·         Centre County Solid Waste Authority Monthly Recyclables for January and February 2004

·         Copy of HRG letter on Minor Act 537 update as sent to DEP

·         Copies of two letters from Centre County Conservation to Harold Bierly

·         Gary Hile expressing desire to be reappointed to CHPSA

·         PSATS asking the Township to consider contribution to the B. Kenneth Greider/PSATS fellowship scholarship

·         CHPSA minutes of January 20, 2004

·         Office of Commonwealth Libraries about grant program

·         Adelphia about Chapter 11 progress

·         Registration form from PA COG-Planning for Community & Economic Development

·         Storb Environmental – downstream public notice for J. J. Powell

·         HRG on SBWJA NPDES Permit asking comments

·         HRG on State College Baseball Club roads

·         Larson Design Group

·         Copy of Centre County Planning Office to Scott Tudor on lands of S. Farwell & M. Spigelmeyer

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·         Linda Marshall asked him to sit on a question and answer panel March 18 and asked if the Board had any objections.  No.

·         Asked the Board if there is any problem with Jeff mowing CCP.  Not as long as he has the liability insurance.

·         Brush collection will be March 29 and 30

·         Riff Raff will be April 30 and May 1

·         Presented a plan from John Koptchak, PA DOT on the former Thelma Brooks property.  Budd asked the Board for comments.  None.

·         Cabinets for meeting room were discussed.  Costs are: Shunk $7,300 includes electrical, Glick $4,300 no electrical, McClellan $8,225 includes electrical.  Paul was told to get Glick’s cost in writing to be sure it is what they want.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

·         They met with Harry Roth on February 23, 2004.  They worked up draft letters to invite certain groups to the meetings; those letters will be available at most libraries and their web site.  They will put ads in the Penns Valley Grapevine and will post meeting notes on their web site.  Township shares will be billed twice per year.

 

Open Discussion

·         Sandra Rishel asked status of the Grove Farm.  Response was they will need to re-submit some time.  Discussion followed on water and sinkholes. 

·         Budd had contact from Senator Corman’s office who will contact Rep. Benninghoff about potential grant.

 

Adjourn

·         At 9:43 P.M. Chairman Zerby adjourned the regular meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

SCCCTS – South Central Centre County Transportation Study

DEP – PA Dept of Environmental Protection

CHPSA - Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

COG – Council of Governments

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

NPDES – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

CCP - Country Club Park

 

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