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 POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MAY 8, 2006

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Richard Poorman and Paul Zerby present.  Also attending were Secretary Brenda Burd, Solicitor Robert Rayman and Road Superintendent Budd Brooks.  Zoning Officer Jeff Wingert was absent.   

 

Also attending were Brian Long, John Zerby, Mick Rowles, Pam and Timothy Treaster, Dennis Foust, Frank Cummins, Amy Grove, Ann Glaser, Sandra Rishel, Janet Zerby, and Joy and Alan Decker.

 

At 7:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer opened the meeting by asking everyone to stand and pledge allegiance to the flag after which he called the meeting to order.

 

The Minutes of May 1, 2006 as handed out at the meeting, and the Financial Report were approved on a motion by Bob C. and seconded by Rich.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizens Concerns – none

 

Planning Commission Report

  • They reviewed correspondence from the county.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report – absent

 

Subdivisions – none

 

Old Business

  • Paul pointed out there had been no prior motion to change the first meeting to a work session.

 

Solicitor’s Report

  • He suggested that the parcel partially in Gregg and partially in Potter be subdivided because of some issues involved.
  • Asked the status of the Letter of Intent regarding Summer Lane.  Brenda said it was mailed to the Board April 27th.
  • Inquired about a Public Hearing for the Zoning/Building Permit Ordinance.  It’s been advertised for June 12th.
  • He handed out copies of a mutual release form for the sewage case.  Paul made a motion to go forward with it, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

 

Secretary’s Report

  • Presented bills to be paid list for review and approval.
  • Announced the County–wide burn ban handed down by the Commissioners Resolution #10-2006.  PA State Police will enforce.
  • Reported that both Hydro reports and two citizen’s letters were sent to Meiser & Earl for their professional evaluation.
  • Received notice from U.S. Geographic Names officially approving “Black Hawk Gap Run”.  It is entered into the Nation’s geographic names repository.
  • Presented Sewage Memorandum of Understanding for the Kathryn O for 3-signatures.
  • Advised the Board of a Worker’s Comp audit May 10th.
  • Asked how to address an e-mail from a resident asking if the ‘proposed park’ in the township will be voted on at a township meeting.  I was told when there is a special meeting it will be well advertised.
  • Reported that Jersey Shore Bank currently has a CD special and asked the Board if I should take advantage of this offer when two CD’s come due the end of May.  It was suggested I speak to the bank about waiving the penalties and taking the CD’s out early, including the large CD coming due in August.
  • Presented Sinking Creek traffic study review from Ron Seybert received late today (5/8).  They will discuss at next meeting.

 

Correspondence

  • E-mail from Allan Darr copied to the Board
  • E-mail from Allan Darr about Newsletter costs; which I explained why we mail it the way we do
  • E-mail from Dennis Foust regarding Verizon DSL; Brenda should write to Verizon 
  • DEP Drought notice received - encourages water use reduction
  • Centre County Solid Waste Authority monthly recyclables for April
  • Centre County Solid Waste Authority Spring Newsletter
  • Centre County Conservation to G. O. Hawbaker
  • Centre County Conservation to Dominion Gas
  • Centre County Planning Office to C. Cowher
  • Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority Minutes of February 8th
  • Governor’s Annual Report
  • Adelphia regarding local franchise agreement legislation
  • Centre County began their West Nile Virus surveillance and control; the Board should refer concerned citizens to County Planning & Community Development Office

 

Centre Hall Fire Co. – Brian Long

  • Reported closing on the land purchase will be this week
  • After discussion, Brian will attend meetings quarterly instead of monthly unless he has something to report; then he should call Brenda and ask to be put on the agenda. 
  • Fire Co. minutes and web site were discussed.  Brenda is not receiving minutes but they discussed it being redundant putting minutes on their web site and ours.  Brenda will talk to Mike about getting a link to theirs.

 

 Road Superintendent’s Report

  • Green Horizon was low bidder for CCP 2006 mowing and a contract was signed.  Paul made a motion, seconded by Monty to support the contract with Green Horizon.  Motion carried unanimously.
  • Reported they fixed a CCP sewer line.
  • Reported that riff raff was heavy this spring.  Bob C. said the advertising cost is outrageous and we need to find methods other than CDT to advertise.
  • Told the Board that Centre Hall Borough is selling their riding mowing and they will decide a price later this week.  Paul made a motion to purchase it if it’s under $1,000, seconded by Rich, carried unanimously with the condition it’s only to be used on Township property.
  • Discussed Dave Bierly’s driveways. Budd is supposed to tell Dave, Lot 3 cannot have a separate driveway; Lot 3 and Lot 4 must share one.
  • Budd was asked how much his new Nextell phone cost.  Budd said it cost nothing.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission – none

 

New Business – none

 

Open Discussion

  • Paul suggested instead of having no meeting the first Monday of the month, they have a brief meeting before work session to allow subdivisions to move forward and neither Budd, Brenda nor Bob R. need to attend the first Monday meeting.  They discussed the tape recorder we have and Paul made a motion to purchase a better quality tape recorder with a mike, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.
  • Monty reported he received Cove’s final impact statement for the Dominion Gas project and gave it to Brenda. 
  • Ann G. asked if Spring Creek Water Shed Commission could use the Township meeting room for a meeting.  The Board said yes, check with Brenda for scheduling.

 

Adjourn

At 7:45 P.M. Bob C. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Monty, motion carried and adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

CD – Certificate of Deposit

CCP – Country Club Park

CDT – Centre Daily Times

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