BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The first monthly meeting of
the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, June 7, 2004 in
Township Building #2, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Paul
Zerby, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Rich Poorman and Tom Sharer present. Also attending were
Chairman Zerby called the
meeting to order at
Minutes of the
Citizens Concerns – none.
At
At
Paul
made a motion to approve Ordinance #2-2004, seconded by Bob C. Motion carried unanimously and Ordinance was
signed.
Subdivisions
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John Sepp presented the No. 1 Cycle Center Storage Facility plan for
signatures. The facility was approved a
long time ago, it has been built, inspected, and the Township Planning Commission
signed the plan at their June 1 meeting. He asked for signatures so he can get it
recorded at the County. Chairman and
Secretary signed.
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Stanley Wallace presented Thelma Brooks Component I Planning Module. The Township Planning Commission signed it June
1st at their meeting. Paul made a motion
that Component I be signed, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously. Chairman signed.
George Wool
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George Wool attended representing Nittany Valley Machinery. On
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Bob C. responded this is a zoning issue and Supervisors have nothing in
it.
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Tom asked George how much money the permit cost. George said $100, and he was informed that
every activity he does, would cost him another permit fee
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Jeff said that is correct. This is a special event with vendors, not just
farming.
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Paul asked Bob R. if this needs to go before the Zoning Hearing
Board. Bob R. said it is not an issue
for the Supervisors because it is a Zoning issue. Paul told George if he does not agree with
Jeff’s decision he needs to go before the Zoning Hearing Board. The Supervisors cannot deal with Zoning issues.
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George asked what that procedure is and Jeff responded.
Zoning Officer’s Report
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Presented May 2004 monthly report and July 2003-June 2004 annual report.
Secretary’s Report
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Presented a letter from Dana Boob regarding Centre Hall Well #11 asking that
comments be sent to DEP. After review,
they said they would like to have some information here at the Township; how
can they comment when they have no information.
They would like to see DEP’s comments regarding the water quality. Bob C. would like volume results and DEP
results because he is concerned with the well drawing from our aquifers.
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ELA Group requests Larry Campbell’s new private drive name be changed
from
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Asked if SCCCTS should be removed from the Township web site. Yes.
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When I contacted the Fire Co. about the savings bonds the Board approved
as prizes, I was told I was too late because the tickets were already printed. Monty said it is not too late that he was
told the bonds will be given away.
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Asked if there will be a quorum for July 5 meeting which is a legal
holiday. Yes
Correspondence
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CCPO comments on schools in Ag Zoning District.
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DEP new Local Government Liaison Dave Vilello introducing himself.
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PSATS workshops: Implementing your
Multi-Municipal Plan;
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Penn Terra to Anson Burwell about No. 1 Cycle Center revised plan and
Anson Burwell response to Penn Terra.
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E-mail from Lachlan McIntosh who has two original Potters Mills account
books from
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Received applications for the John Auman Leadership and the Bob Donaldson
Planning Awards to be given out at the CCATO Fall Convention.
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Note from CCATO regarding UCC Appeals Board. The CCPO is considering this as a
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Harry Roth’s draft Comprehensive Plan for
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“Growing Greener,” distributed.
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County Comprehensive Plan Phase II, distributed.
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Ashford Manor final plan from Anson Burwell asking for comments prior to
the County’s
In
reviewing Jeff’s report, Tom asked Jeff about a special event permit and if this
permit is for the monthly event that Company has. Jeff said yes they get a permit each time
they have a special event; price is $100 and permits are good for 21-days. Tom also asked Jeff about a sign on a trailer
on top of the
Road Superintendent’s
Report
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Presented price quote to paint the meeting room, secretary’s office and
2-bathrooms. Tom made a motion to hire
the painter per his quote, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously. The total is $995 for labor and materials.
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Tom asked Budd if we should hire a commercial cleaner to scrub and wax
the floors. Budd said probably after the
painting is done.
Open Discussion
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Bob C. asked the status of the new fire truck. Monty said the chassis is ready, but the
truck will not be here for the carnival.
Bob asked what the Fire Co. is doing for money. He thinks instead of handing out money to the
fire company, they should approach the Township if they need money and if they
do not need money, then the Township needs to think about cutting back the fire
tax. Bob C. asked to go on record that
this truck is much and long needed but after this truck is gotten we need to
consider hard whether we can drop that fire tax and give the citizens less of a
burden. Paul agreed and said that is
what the Township promised to begin with.
Bob C. said the Fire Co. needs to get away from getting a new fire truck
every three years. With the start of
this new purchase they were up front with the Township and now they tell us nothing. We should not continue collecting fire tax
and not know what is going on.
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Tom handed out Legislative Alert on Growing Greener II and discussed
Parks and Recs. He spoke with Lori with
DCNR about the grant evaluation and proposed land. She told Tom we can get $1,700 by just filling
out the grant application. We need to
know if we have support from the other municipalities and the community. Tom asked if we should apply for this grant
and received an okay. Tom said he and
Brenda will work on the application.
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Monty said the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Ordinance
#3-2004 for PCI district set back change and depending on how the building is
placed on the lot, the proposed set backs will not work.
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Bob C. complimented Brenda and Budd on the outstanding Newsletter.
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Brenda publicly thanked Sandra Rishel and Carol Clitherow for their
assistance with the Newsletter mailing.
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Bob R. presented three copies of the American Legion Lease for the Park
and Ride for signatures and asked Brenda for a copy of the Cooperative Agreement
and the Resolution.
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Bob R. asked Paul to call an executive session on litigation.
At
At
Adjourn
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At
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
DEP – Department of
Environmental Protection
SCCCTS –
CCPO –
PSATS – PA State Association
of Township Supervisors
CCATO –
UCC – Uniform Construction
Code
DCNR – Department of
Conservation & Natural Resources
PCI – Planned Commercial
Industrial