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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2007

 

The second monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday,

March 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Richard Poorman and Paul Zerby present.  Also attending were Secretary Brenda Burd and Road Superintendent Budd Brooks.  Tom Sharer was absent.

 

Also in attendance were Stan Wallace, Gene Moyer, John R. Zerby, Frank Cummins, Mary Ramsey, Mel Sammis, Mary Ellen Whalen, Sandra Rishel, Nancy Doty, Allen Ishler, Fred and Penny Waltz, Joy and Alan Decker, Ann Glaser, and Robin Bastress.

 

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

 

Additions and corrections to minutes/financials

·         Minutes of March 5, 2007 were approved on a motion by Bob C., seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·         Financial Report for February 28, 2007 was approved on a motion by Rich, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.

 

Planning Commission Report – Monty

·         Reviewed some correspondence

·         Discussed Zoning issues – got pens and overlays to work on map

 

Subdivisions

·         Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek – Stan presented “Surety Agreement to Install required Improvements” for Mid Penn Development Group; Kraft Foods Warehouse along S.R. 45. Surety Agreement has been approved by Franson, County and Bob R.  Paul made a motion to accept and sign the Agreement, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously and Agreement was signed by Vice Chair Strouse and Secretary Burd.

 

Old Business

·       Ken Strouse, Centre Hall Fire Co., presented 2005 and 2006 Financials and the 2007 budget.  Air packs were discussed.  Bob C. made a motion to support the purchase of new air packs, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·       Fire Co. land payment was discussed.  Bob C. made a motion to make a land payment, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

 

Solicitor’s Report – none

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Presented bills to be paid list for review and approval.  Approved by all four Board members.

·         Presented Resolution #9-approval to pay $20,000 toward air packs from Fire Protection; and Resolution #10-approval to pay $7,391.65 for the March land payment from Fire Protection; Bob C. made motion to approve both resolutions, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.  Both resolutions were signed by the four present Board members and Secretary.

·         Discussed Planning Commission opening.  Brenda was told to contact those who have letters of interest on file to replace Dave Henning who resigned.  Reported Jake Tanis agreed to extend his appointment through 12/31/07.  Bob C. made a motion to reappoint Jake Tanis through 12/31/07, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously. 

·         Passed around a letter on a Zoning Hearing Board Hearing scheduled for April 5th.

·         Reported Rick Hampton cannot attend tonight’s (3/12) meeting to discuss zoning contract; the Board suggested March 19th.

·         Presented a survey received from CCATO on Fire Protection.  They said I should complete it and get it back to CATO.

·         Presented a draft Newsletter for their comments.

·         Reported I’d be attending a conference Tues. March 13th.

Correspondence

·         Distributed on separate list to Board members and will be attached to the official minutes.

 

Zoning – Budd

·         Presented Zoning Report to Board

 

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd

·         Reported he and Chuck Herr will meet on the sewer management ordinance and Chuck suggested they include replacement of metal tanks or cesspools if he finds any.  The Board agreed.

·         The minor land development plan for the Township building addition is at the County.

·         He would like to open bids April 9th for paving.  He plans to pave Church Hill Road and part of Mt. Back Road.

·         Road check is April 7th.

 

Country Club Park – Budd

·         He had to replace a booster pump motor at the water plant.

·         He’s setting up a meeting with The Meadows.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission Report – none

 

New Business – none

 

Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns

·         Mary R. commented on our not advertising for Dave Henning’s opening on Planning Commission.

·         Mel S. commented on her conversation with the County on the turning lane on S.R. 144 at Sinking Creek Road.  Discussion followed.

·         Ann G. asked the Board about Jake Tanis’ Land Use presentation.  Jake will present it.

·         Ann G. asked about Spring Creek Watershed Ordinance not being approved.  Open end costs were the main reason.

 

Adjourn

·         At 8:00 P.M. Paul made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob C.  Vice Chairman Strouse adjourned.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

 

CCATO – Centre County Association of Township Officials

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