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 POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2006

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Paul Zerby, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, and Tom Sharer present.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, Solicitor Robert Rayman and Secretary Brenda Burd.  Richard Poorman was absent.

 

Also attending were Brian Long, Eric Casanave, Bob Myers, Chuck Herr, Larry Ramsey, Mel Sammis, Frank Cummins, Aaron Smith, Stacy Zerby, John Zerby, Mick Rowles, Sandra Rishel, Ann Glaser, Alan Decker, Jeff Wingert and Eric Moore.

 

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

 

Minutes of the February 6, 2006 meeting and the Financial Report were approved as presented on a motion by Tom and seconded by Monty.  Bob Corman abstained and said he wants no association with any action taken by the Board at the February 6th meeting and asked the Board to consider striking the personnel issue from the minutes as it should have been handled under executive session.  Paul asked if there was any other discussion.  Hearing none he called for the vote; motion carried.

 

Citizens Concerns

  • Mel Sammis asked whether anything has been received regarding the Casselberry Study on Sinking Creek.  No.

 

Opening of Bids:

 

  • E-3 Oil                                    Eastern Industries           G.O.Hawbaker               Whitaker Roads

Delivered & applied                        $1.27/gal.                            $1.33/gal.                               $1.40/gal.      

 

Both had acceptable Bid Bonds.  Paul made a motion to accept Eastern Industries’ Bid, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.  The Board signed the low bid.

 

  • Aggregate                   Hanson Aggregates           Eastern Industries                                G.O.Hawbaker

1B stone delivered                      $9.95                                        $8.55                                      $9.25

2B stone delivered                      $8.95                                        $8.15                                      $9.50

2A modified delivered                $7.95                                        $6.85                                      $9.00

2RC delivered                              $6.95                                        $5.90                                      $8.25

Anti Skid delivered                     $8.45                                        $8.35                                      $9.25

4” minus delivered to

                Decker Valley Rd       $8.60                          $8.65                                    $11.25

D.S.A. Material tailgated         $10.60                                        $8.79                                    $12.95

 

All had acceptable Bid Bonds.  Tom made a motion to accept Eastern Industries’ Bid contingent upon Budd’s review and approval, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.  The Board signed the low bid.

 

At 7:15 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting for an executive session on personnel.

At 7:48 P.M. Chairman Zerby reconvened the regular meeting.

 

Country Club Park

  • Eric Moore presented a Water Quality Permit for signatures.  We will proceed with the bidding process for a tertiary filter.  Eric said there should be no problem extending the grant a second time.

 

Centre Hall Fire Co. – Brian Long

·          Brian advised Bob C. and Monty of the committee meeting January 22nd.  He said he thinks their carnival will be June 7, 8, 9 & 10 this year because that’s when they could get rides.

 

 

Planning Commission Report

  • Monty reported their meeting was mostly letters of extensions.
  • They approved State College Baseball plans.

 

Subdivisions

  • Designers Studio, Eric Casanave – asked for a waiver from Stormwater Management Ordinance as approved by Don Franson.  Tom made a motion to approve waiver of request for the pond as per Franson’s letter of January 14th, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously. 
  • Designer’s Studio – Eric presented the Planning Module.  Paul made a motion to approve the Planning Module and Resolution #3, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.  Eric planned to mail the Planning Module to DEP which Paul gave him authorization to do, however, Chuck Herr read a statement from the Code about the Municipality being responsible for forwarding the Planning Module to DEP.  So the Board said okay and Eric said a check to go with it will be brought to the office.
  • Designer’s Studio – Eric presented the mylar plan for signatures.  Monty made a motion to sign, Tom seconded, motion carried unanimously to sign the plan for Designers Studio.  The Chair and Secretary signed.
  • State College Baseball, Eric Casanave – asked for plan signatures.  The Planning Commission had signed only one-block until issues were resolved.  Eric brought both plans to show the changes.  Chuck Herr asked Eric if the concession stand was built; Eric said yes.  Chuck told him an interim inspection had been done before the concession was built.  There was never a final inspection so operation of the concession stand is not allowed until the final inspection is done.  Tom made a motion to sign the plan with one signature on the condition that no sales or use of the facilities until Chuck approves, Paul seconded, motion carried unanimously. 
  • State College Baseball – Eric asked the Board to consider an agreement on dedication of Summers Lane which is private until someone else starts using it; given to Bob R. for review.
  • Josh Tobey, Bob Myers – presented the Planning Module Component 1 for signature.  Tom made a motion to sign, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.  Bob M. asked if we adopted the in lieu of Ordinance; yes; the fee of which is yet to be determined.

 

Solicitor’s Report

·         The sewage case is pending and they need to have an executive session tonight Feb. 13 with Chuck.

·         With Eric Moore here tonight on Country Club Park permits and bidding, we need to be sure we keep The Meadows updated regularly to keep them fully aware.

·         Asked Brenda if the minutes he requested are copied; no.  He asked to have them yet this week.

·         The memo from him regarding a recent UCC case raised issues as to the exclusivity of building code inspectors in a municipality.  He is watching the case to see what develops and Potter may need to review their Ordinance.

·         Regarding Bob Myers’ question on the Township’s per dwelling fee, we need to determine an amount.  He will get some figures and give to the Board to think about.

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Presented Resolution #2-2006 to authorize payment from Fire Protection Account to the Centre Hall Fire Co.   Paul made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.

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

·         Asked approval to place $1,077.53 from the closed Omega Payroll account into the Jersey Shore Bank, General Fund.  Paul made a motion to put the closed Omega Payroll $1,077.53 into the Jersey Shore General Fund, seconded by Tom, motion carried unanimously.      

·         Presented Municipal Response Request for Dave Bierly.  The Planning Commission has not reviewed as yet.  The Board refused comment until the Planning Commission reviews.  Bring back to the March 6th meeting.

·         Presented the Component 1 Planning Module for Dave Bierly.  C. Herr has signed it, Zoning has not.  Tom made a motion to approve Component 1 on the condition it be reviewed and signed by the Zoning Officer, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.  After further review, the Planning Commission has not signed it yet so Tom made a motion NOT to sign Dave Bierly’s Component 1 Planning Module due to lack of proper signatures, seconded by Monty, this motion carried unanimously and replaces the first motion.

Chuck Herr advised the Board they should not review or sign any Planning Module until all other signatures are on it.

·         Asked the Board if I have permission to pay Bierly back the balance of his large SEO deposit.  After discussion, Paul made a motion to keep $200 in escrow and return the unused balance, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Passed around the resumes received for Zoning Officer.  Was told to copy them for the Board and get some dates for a special meeting.

·         Presented request from Mike Casper organizer of a fun-run for the SPCA on July 18th at 6 P.M.  They will park at Nittany Baptist Church and travel Mt. Back, Race Track, Dogtown, turn around near Tussey Ridge Farm and return same route.  Paul made a motion to deny because of the high liability risk this would cause the Township, seconded Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Presented and read the response letter to the ClearWater Conservancy I was asked at last meeting to draft in support of their work for a grant.  The Board signed the letter.

 

Correspondence

·         Letter from Jeff McClellan copied to Board

·         CH-PSA minutes of December 20, 2005 and January 11, 2006

·         Centre County Conservation to Designers Studio

·         Centre County Conservation to Yvonne Stover

·         Centre County Conservation to Sam McCartney (TeeJ Enterprise)

·         Storb Environmental on J.J. Powell, no spills

·         Centre Hall Fire Co. minutes of December 12, 2005

·         Township Planning Commission minutes of January 24, 2006

·         PSATS News Bulletin January 2006

·         CCMPO Coordinating Committee meeting report of January 24, 2006

·         Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables for January

·         Adelphia bankruptcy notice copied to Bob R.

·         Centre County Planning to Valley Business granting extension

·         Centre County Planning conditionally approving Tobey subdivision

·         Memo from Bob Rayman 2/13 copied 2/13

 

Bob C. questioned the Geisinger bill. Brenda responded two months increases (Feb. and Mar.) were billed on the same bill.  The increase is $355/month.

Bob C. asked about the Municipal Resolution he expected under Secretary’s report.  It is under PVRPC agenda.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·         When he gave his CCP update on Feb. 6th he neglected to report that the federal grant money he requested was in the amount of $450,000.  Tom asked about the commitment from the Meadows.  We have a letter of commitment from the Meadows.  They also discussed the involvement of the Sewer Authority.

·         He will write another letter to the County for CCP grant money.

·         Would like to open paving bids on March 13, 2006.  Roads include a section of Pond Lane, Colyer Road, Taylor Hill Road and sections of Wagner Road.  Discussion followed.  He and the PennDOT Municipal Services Rep will evaluate these roads.

Bob C. commented that he believes sending 2-trucks and 4-men to Lewistown with scrap used poor judgment.

Bob C. commented on Budd getting a new Nextel without Board approval and wants to see the bill.

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

  • Tom reported there is a meeting set for February 21st on inter-valley recreation.  Said if the Township supports this they should pass the Resolution tonight.  He’s gotten commitments from Gregg, Haines, Penn, Centre Hall and Millheim.  The resolution states Potter will be the host and if we aren’t host then they need to know so they can pick a host and move forward.  The resolution is for the study which will take about a year to complete.  Tom made a motion to approve Resolution #4 to support the parks and recs study for the inter-valley, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business

·         Tom asked if the phone line was removed as mentioned in the letter they received.  Brenda said she is handling.

·         Tom asked Budd if he had contact with PennDOT about their activity at Bear Meadows.  Yes.

·         Brenda was asked if new Planning Commission member’s names are sent to PSATS for “Township News”.  Yes.

 

Open Discussion - none

 

At 9:07 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting and called an executive session on legal and personnel issues.

 

At 10:23 P.M. Chairman Zerby reconvened the regular meeting.

 

Bob Corman gave a special thanks to Chuck Herr for coming to the meeting tonight and for his dedication to the Township.

 

They discussed a possible special meeting but Chuck did not have his calendar.  The Board also has tight schedules.  Chuck will fax his schedule to Brenda to coordinate.

 

Adjourn

At 10.25 P.M. Chairman Zerby adjourned the meeting.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

DEP – Department of Environmental Protection

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

CCMPO – Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization

PVRPC – Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

CCP – Country Club Park

 

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