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 POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2006

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 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, Richard Poorman and Tom Sharer present.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, Solicitor Robert Rayman, Secretary Brenda Burd and Zoning Officer Jeff Wingert.

 

Also attending were Rick Hampton, Frank Cummins, Mary Ramsey, Mel Sammis, Sandra Rishel, Ann Glaser, Alan Decker, Carl Smith, Dick Decker and Mick Rowles.

 

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

 

Minutes of the March 6, 2006 meeting and the Financial Report were approved with the following corrections:  (1) on the last page where it says ‘code’ it should say ‘building code’; where it says ‘permit’ (about 4-places) it should say ‘occupancy permit’ and where it says ‘We have a problem now.….’ it should say ‘We have a problem now with every Occupancy Permit.’ and the last paragraph should read: Bob Corman reported on the CCMPO Coordinating Committee meeting in which they voted down the SCCCTS and acid rock issues.  Bob asked the committee to consider some improvements on Route 322 and asked the Board to set priorities.

(2) Bob C. also made a correction to the minutes of February 13, 2006 page 3 that should read:  Bob C. commented that he believes sending 4-trucks (instead of 2-trucks) and 4-men to Lewistown with scrap used poor judgment.  (Minutes of February 13th have already been copied into the Minute Book, Page 51, signed and sealed; but correction is herein referenced.)  With these corrections Bob Corman made a motion to approve, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizens Concerns

  • Mel Sammis asked for an update on Sinking Creek.  There is none.

 

Opening of Paving Bids:

 

     HRI               G.O.Hawbaker         Eastern Industries          Whitaker Roads

$110,268.00                  $113,481.00                      $118,809.00                      $123,824.25 

 

All Bidders had Bid Security.  Tom made a motion to accept HRI’s Bid contingent on Budd’s review and approval, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  The low bid was signed.

 

Planning Commission Report – none

 

Zoning Officer’s Report – Jeff Wingert

  • Jeff confirmed he is maintaining office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 4 PM.  Discussion followed whether he should be here for two 8 hour days.  Bob Corman registered a complaint for the minutes that we may not be meeting the obligations for which we advertised and interviewed applicants.  Bob understood 2-days to mean two 8-hour days and it’s unfair that Jeff is not working those hours.  Tom asked Jeff if there are any 30-day deadline concerns.  Jeff said he does not believe so.  He reported will have all permit applications done on March 14th and reported his biggest problem is not having a working computer.

 

Subdivisions

  • Tobey Subdivision – Stan Wallace Stan asked the Board for a letter stating 1. they want a fee in lieu of land; 2. how much is the fee; and 3. when is the fee due.  He was advised the fee will be set tonight.
  • Sinking Creek – With regard to the meeting at the intersection of Route 144 and Sinking Creek Road, Stan said they discussed ways to make the intersection safer.

 

 

Old Business

1.  Adoption of Parks and Recs In-lieu of Fee

  • Paul made a motion to start at $1,250, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  Fee will be review every January at reorganization.  After discussion of when the fee should be paid, Paul made a motion the fee should be paid within 10-days of the subdivision plan being recorded, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda was asked to write to Stan and the County with this information.

 

2.  Peter Crum came to inquire about a Dollar Store he heard rumors about.  Stan Wallace said a Subdivision is taking place on that property but no land development plan has been submitted to either the County or the Township.  The Township Engineer has been asked to review the Stormwater Management Plan for the Subdivision.

 

3.  Country Club Park Tertiary Filter Bid opened March 6, 2006

  • They discussed the letter of recommendation from Eric Moore of Larson Design.  They discussed unloading the filter, hiring a crane to unload it and questioned who pays for the crane.  Budd was told to find out how much the filter weighs, how much is will cost to hire a crane and who pays for the crane.  Budd was also told to be sure the freight company is insured because the Bidder accepts no liability for damages during shipping and neither will we.  Paul made a motion to accept the tertiary filter bid based upon the Engineer’s recommendation letter and clearing up these issues, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  Bid was signed.

 

4.  Resolution from County Planning to adopt the Penns Valley Regional Comprehensive Plan of 2006

  • Although the Township has not received an updated Comp Plan, the Board approved the Resolution in good faith.  Tom made a motion to approve Resolution #5-2006 accepting the Comp Plan, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.  They also discussed the need to get our zoning map updated.

 

5.  Bob Corman asked to discuss the transportation priorities map for the Township.  They decided the first priority should be to look at Church Hill Road and tie it into Neff Road and the remaining priorities can stay the same.  Brenda was asked to write a letter to the MPO with these priorities.

 

6.  Mick asked about the meeting at Centre Hall on March 15th and whether the park study has been done.  Tom replied we are applying for the grant to do the study; and the March 15th meeting is the committee to buy the farm from Penn State.  Discussion followed.

 

Solicitor’s Report

  • Bob asked if they want him to do a draft Ordinance on on-lot sewage.  Yes.
  • Reported there will be a meeting on Alirry Ridge.
  • Discussed the Summers Lane Agreement.  Don’t need action at this time.
  • Reported The Meadows filed a challenge to a tax assessment.
  • Followed up on the status of the Yost/Emery Escrow.  Motion passed at March 6th meeting to close.
  • Suggested a meeting date be established with Chuck Herr.

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Presented SEO Memorandum of Understanding for Arnold Subdivision for signatures.

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

·         Reported receipt of Emery/Yost check from Mifflinburg Bank payable to Potter Township.  The bank needed our facsimile stamp on the closing form and asked for March 6th minutes of the Board action approving the closing of the Escrow Account.           

·         Reported that I received some Occupancy Permits from Rick Hampton.

 

Correspondence

·         Chuck Herr to Dominion Gas (distributed)

  • Chuck Herr regarding State College Baseball that reads: “there will be no occupancy or use of the restrooms or concession stands until final approval of onlot waste disposal system is granted”.
  • Chuck Herr to J. Houtz
  • Chuck Herr regarding Mt. Nittany Inn (distributed)
  • Chuck Herr to K. Searfoss
  • Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables report
  • Planning Commission minutes of February 7th and 28th
  • Don Franson’s comments on Dollar General
  • Centre County Planning Office comments on Dilliard Subdivision
  • DEP letter authorizing SEO to proceed on Tobey Subdivision
  • Centre County Planning Office comments on Bierly Subdivision
  • Centre County Conservation to DCNR – Bald Eagle Forest timber stumpage sale
  • Centre  County Conservation to Dominion Gas
  • Copy of letter from ClearWater Conservancy to Bob Rayman apologizing for the PennDOT liability issue last summer when Township agreed to put up watershed signs in PennDOT right-of-way
  • ClearWater Conservancy water shed clean up day April 22nd and requests Township participation
  • Keith Hite, PSATS, various house bills
  • “Transfer of Development Rights” conference April 28th at Penn Stater
  • “Better Stormwater Management the Site Design Watershed Academy” conference March 29th in Bellefonte
  • Larson Design Group letter of recommendation the CCP tertiary filter bid be conditionally approved

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

  • Sent letter to County Commissioners requesting Growing Greener II Grant Money for CCP
  • Sent wastewater treatment plant update to The Meadows
  • Sent wastewater treatment plant update to CCP residents
  • Dirt and Gravel Road Grant, for another 2,000-ft. on Decker Valley Road, is due March 31, 2006
  • Reported on repairs for 1990 International (transmission) and the 1995 International (ball joint)
  • Reported Wagner Road needs more work than expected; will pave all of Wagner Road
  • Bob Corman told Budd that intersections they swept are nice and Race Track Road is better where they have cut back the brush
  • Bob C. suggested the Board do a road check – it’s been a few years

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission

  • Tom reported there is a Regional meeting on March 27th

 

Bob C. asked Budd about Mike Clitherow’s bill.  The ‘router’ enables access to the internet to anyone in the building.

 

New Business

  • Tom gave the Peer to Peer Grant to Bob R. to review; Bob saw no problems with it and Bob Corman made a motion to approve the Peer to Peer Grant, seconded by Monty and carried unanimously.  Tom will meet with Brenda later in the week to wrap up the grant.
  • There is an April 18th Regional Recreation meeting.
  • Paul discussed the Penn State land purchase.  It is a big thing and will cost the taxpayers money.  Paul made a motion that the March 15th meeting on the Penn State Farm be deferred until they can have it at a more public place where more people can attend and voice their opinions, seconded by Bob Corman, motion carried three to two with Paul, Bob and Rich voting for deferral, Tom and Monty opposing.

 

Open Discussion

  • Mick agrees with Paul that the public needs to know about this Penn State land.
  • Rick Hampton reported on his recent insurance meeting.  His Company received the highest rating in PA which ultimately will help residents with their fire insurance rates.
  • Zoning for the Dollar Store location was questioned.  Paul said the Township does not “spot” zone; we cannot take one parcel and just change it.

 

 

At 8:45 P.M. Chairman Zerby recessed the regular meeting and called an executive session on a personnel issue.

 

Adjourn

At 9:15 P.M. Chairman Zerby reconvened the regular meeting, checked for people outside, and adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

DEP – Department of Environmental Protection

DCNR – Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

CCP – Country Club Park

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