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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JULY 11, 2005

 

The monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 11, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Richard Poorman and Tom Sharer present.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Solicitor Robert Rayman.  Bob Corman and Brenda Burd were absent. 

 

Also attending were Stan Wallace, Brian Long, John Miknis, Sandra Rishel, and Alan Decker.

 

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

 

Minutes of the June 13, 2005 meeting and the Financial Report were approved as presented on a motion by Tom seconded by Monty.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizens Concerns – none.

 

Fire Company – Brian Long

·         Reported that it is time for the annual pump maintenance and asked the Township to support it again this year.  The Board said okay.

·         Monty presented a bill for the first payment of the new rescue truck for $34,380.31 due July 20th.  He recommended making a double payment which after discussion, Paul made a motion to pay a double payment, seconded by Tom.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was suggested the Fire Company ask Centre Hall what they can pay.

·         Brian said they are slowly moving ahead with purchasing a piece of land.  Brian was asked to check into what the Charter says regarding location.

 

Planning Commission Report

  • Monty reported they reviewed Sinking Creek Subdivision of 74 homes and the Puff Subdivision.

 

Subdivision

·         Mt. View Estates – John Miknis believes the Planning Commission’s concerns are now addressed and asked for conditional approval of the Mt. View Estates Preliminary Plan.  Tom made a motion to conditionally approve the Preliminary Plan upon meeting all the Planning Commission’s conditions, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously. 

·         Puff Family Farm Subdivision – Stan Wallace presented Component 1 Planning Module for approval for the Puff Subdivision.  Monty made a motion to approve the Planning Module, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·         Sinking Creek Subdivision – Stan Wallace presented Component 2 Planning Module for approval for the Sinking Creek Subdivision.  The Preliminary Plan shows 74 lots on 228 acres, each with its own well and on-lot sewage system.  The owner will offer 40 acres as open space.  Roads will be offered for dedication and if not accepted, there will be a Home Owners Association.  A note was put on the Plan that no second residence will be allowed on Lot 67 without prior approval of Centre County and Potter Township.  Stan will place an ad in the paper for a 30-day comment period.

·         Paul made a motion to approve the Planning Module, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

·         Stan said the Planning Module includes a Transmittal Letter to be signed by Brenda.  There is also a Resolution to be adopted then signed by Brenda.  Paul made a motion to adopt the Resolution with the next consecutive number, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

·         The Transmittal Letter and Resolution were given to Budd for Brenda’s signature as authorized.

·         Stan said one portion of the Planning Module asks if this subdivision affects Prime Ag soils and if so, how are you dealing with it?  The answer is yes this subdivision does affect Prime Ag and Stan gave Bob R. a sample letter used by another Township to address these questions.  Bob R. suggested this letter be called “Zoning Compliance Letter” and Stan will prepare it and have Jeff sign it.

·         Zerby Subdivision – Paul turned the meeting over to Monty and presented Component 1 for his subdivision.  He asked for conditional approval upon the Planning Commission’s approval.  Rich made a motion to give conditional approval, seconded by Tom, motion carried with Rich, Tom and Monty voting aye and Paul abstaining.

 

Monty turned the meeting back over to Paul.

 

Old Business – none.

 

Solicitor’s Report

·         He distributed a proposal for the Township Manager’s position for the Supervisors to review by next meeting.

·         The Country Club Park Agreement was signed by the CHPSA.  He and Budd will meet with Kerry Benninghoff regarding grant money.  He asked Budd how the CCP tests are coming.  Budd said the smoke-test date is established but he is still looking for a contractor to clean, flush and video.

·         Received a letter from Chuck Herr addressing concerns at the Eutaw House.

·         Asked if Mary Butler has returned the Agreement.  No.  Discussion followed.

·         He asked if a committee has been formed from each municipality for the Penn State property.  Tom said he will follow up on this.

·         He received a call from an individual saying the Township is holding up their lot purchase in Ashford Manor.  Discussion followed which concluded there is no reason why a lot cannot be purchased.

 

Secretary’s Report – by Budd

·         Reported she heard nothing yet on from Shaner Amusement Tax.

·         Reported she signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Owner of Sinking Creek Subdivision.

·         Asked the status of the SEO services form.  Bob R. said Chuck has been too busy to work on it with him.

·         Presented Municipal Response Request for the Puff Farm Subdivision.  There were “no comments”.

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

 

Correspondence

·         Letter from Bert Phillips – thank him for his letter but refer him to PA State Police for speeders

·         Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization Minutes

·         5-letters from Chuck Herr

·         Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority to PennDOT abandoning the sewer line extension up Centre Hall Mountain

·         Centre Hall Fire Co. Minutes

·         PVRPC Minutes

·         Adelphia, Comcast transaction

·         DCED workshop July 12

·         Kevin Kline successor to George Khoury.  Establish a meeting to meet him.

·         Potter Township Planning Commission Minutes

·         Centre County Planning Office granting State College Baseball extension

·         Centre County Planning Office granting Mt. View Estates extension

·         Sen. Jake Corman

·         CHPSA minutes

·         Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables

·         Don Franson – Ashford Manor surety reduction

 

 

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

  • He would like a Speed Limit Resolution adopted next meeting for Hoot Road.
  • Reported paving is complete.
  • He has a couple small paving jobs for which he will get a few prices.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

·         Tom said there should be a joint worksession with the Supervisors and Planning Commission before the July 25 PVRPC meeting.  July 18 was tentatively set; Tom will advise Budd on July 12th.

 

New Business – none.

 

Open Discussion – none.

 

Adjourn

·         At 8:10 P.M. Chairman Zerby adjourned the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

CCP – Country Club Park

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

PVRPC – Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

DCED – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

 

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