BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The first monthly meeting of
the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at
7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with
Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Richard Poorman and Tom
Sharer present. Also attending were
Also attending were Brian
Long, Sandra Rishel, Alan Decker, Mike Clitherow, Katie Ombalski and Bill Pyle.
Chairman Zerby called the
meeting to order at
Minutes of the
Citizens Concerns
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Alan Decker
reported the danger on top of the
Katie Ombalski,
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Katie asked if
the Township would support installing signs at the head-waters of Spring
Creek. Signs would be in the State
Right-of-Way. The Conservancy would obtain the State’s permission and get the
signs through a grant. If the Township
agrees to install the signs, the Conservancy would reimburse the Township for
installing them. The Conservancy would maintain the signs. Tom made a motion of support, seconded by
Monty. Motion carried unanimously. She will send paperwork for signatures.
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Katie also asked
if the Township would support the name of Mackey Run, a tributary of Cedar Run.
Rich made that motion, seconded by Paul. Motion carried unanimously.
Centre Hall Fire Co.
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Brian asked if
the Township would support the fire prevention brochure as usual. $500 will come from the Borough, $500 from
the Township and $500 from their Insurance Co.
Monty made a motion to pay the $500, seconded by Rich. Motion carried unanimously. Checks should be made payable to Centre Hall
Fireman’s Relief Fund.
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The question
arose whether
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Brenda advised
the Board that the double payment they authorized toward the new fire truck, caused
problems with the loan company’s bookkeeping. They provided the Township with an Agreement Addendum
and a revised payment schedule. These
papers were given to Brian August 1st for Fire Co. action and signatures.
Secretary’s Report
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Presented
Resolution #9-2005 authorizing disbursement of funds from the Fire Protection
Account in the amount of $68,760.62.
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Presented
Resolution #10-2005 establishing a 25 mph speed limit for
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Presented Municipal
Response Request Form for Michael and Yolanda Dilliard Minor Subdivision. After review and discussion, the Board signed
the Form with “No Comments”.
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Presented Chuck
Herr’s request to the Board whether they would like a pre-payment for a 34 acre
tract subdivision which he estimates his fees to run $4,000 to $4,400. Discussion followed and Bob R. was asked to
prepare a Memorandum of Understanding for a developer/owner to sign before any
SEO services could be provided. Bob C.
made a motion, seconded by Rich; the Memorandum should request one-half the
estimated SEO fee up-front with full payment expected within 30-days of receipt
of the SEO bill. Motion carried
unanimously. I was told to wait until after
next meeting to advise Chuck.
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Confirmed a joint
worksession for
Correspondence
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Centre County
Planning Office on the Zerby subdivision proposed change.
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Centre County
Planning Office conditionally approving Puff Farm minor subdivision.
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Centre County
Planning Office conditionally approving Sinking Creek Subdivision.
Road Superintendent Report
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Requested a
Resolution for the changes made to the Streets and Sidewalks Standards. He will get verbiage from Bob R.
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Suggested electrical
changes be made to allow for a generator to be hooked up at the Old Fort
traffic light in the event of power outage.
Monty made a motion to proceed, seconded by Bob C. Motion carried unanimously.
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The smoke test
was done at CCP. Spring Benner Walker
Joint Authority will do the other test for an estimated cost of $3,000.
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Budd and Steve
will be attending a Dirt and Gravel Seminar August 3 and 4.
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Announced he has
an appointment August 2 to sign the 2005 Dirt & Gravel Grant.
Open Discussion
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Bob C. reported a
couple blind intersections for Budd to clear.
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Tom discussed the
PVRPC Comp Plan. Each Municipality
should give consideration to this at budget time. In November is a joint meeting of all
municipalities with the Comp Plan complete by December 31st.
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Tom said Jake
(Bob Jacobs) told him the appraisal for the Penn State land is $924,000 which
split in half, and with a 50% grant, would cost each municipality about $231,000. Paul recommends this issue be placed on the
ballot for this Fall, to let the voters decide on the
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Tom commented on some
of the supervisors not wanting this
At
At
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Tom asked if Jeff
should attend the August 15 joint worksession.
Yes, ask him
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Bob C. asked who
enforces a building violation when someone does not get a permit. He asked if
Jeff is the Policeman. Is Jeff supposed to be going out and policing violations
for Rick? Jeff is not the code
enforcement officer he is the zoning enforcement officer.
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Adjourn
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Respectfully submitted,
Brenda K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
SEO – Sewage Enforcement
Officer
CCP –
PVRPC –