BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The first monthly
meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday,
Also in attendance
was Barbara and David Coopey, Norman and Pam Knaub, Ellen Reay, Mel Kaulkin, Mary
Ellen Whalen, John R. Zerby, Alan and Joy Decker, Molly Kunkel, Karl Weber, Joe
Shulman, Jeff Haas, Jason Haas, Dick Decker, Alisha Jordan, Cindy Jordan,
Howard T. Swank, Kay and Dan Martin, Dolly Waltz, Mick Rowles, Bob and Marcy
Sprankle, Joanne Horner, Sandra Rishel, Mel Sammis, Rich and Holly Ellers,
Brooks Harris and E.V. Lundy.
At
Additions and corrections to minutes
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Minutes
of
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Stan
Wallace for Sinking Creek. Presented a second revised Memorandum of
Understanding reviewed and approved by Bob Rayman. The developers will pay all off site
improvements, improvements to
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Wayne
Engle, Knapka Surveying, for William Arnold. Presented a
plan of the
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Advised
the Board they received $225,000 from DCNR today (
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Advised
the Board I was notified the Fire Company Operations account has been inactive
since January 2006 and is now subject to service charges. After discussion, Bob made a motion to
deposit $1 from petty cash into this account until they can use the money,
seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.
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Asked
the Board if they want to set a fee to hold a hearing to transfer liquor
license (in accordance with Ordinance 3-2002).
Paul made a motion to charge $500 for a hearing, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously. Prepare a Resolution for next meeting.
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Presented
two letters from Penn DOT, each setting a different meeting date for Park and
Ride, which I copied to Rich.
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Alisha
Jordan requested permission to sponsor a race August 11th for her
senior project. She is getting sponsors
and there will be an entrance fee.
Support people will be at all intersections and a liability disclaimer
is attached. Paul made a motion to
approve Alisha’s race, seconded by Monty, motion
carried unanimously. Brenda should
have Bob Rayman review the disclaimer.
Old Business
Fastshoez Kart
Racing decision
Paul pointed out
it’s racing which is not allowed in PCI and the additional traffic at 322. Bob pointed out the traffic issue and a
traffic study; the noise issue, the lighting issue-off the road, the spill, the
height and type; signage; fence height defined in our zoning; the sound system
issue; Sewage Enforcement inspections;
all issues that would need addressed as conditions. In one way it would eliminate a problem with
the sewage by eliminating concessions (food preparation) and it fits in with a
sports complex, but citizens have expressed their concerns. Monty points out, that as a fireman he has
gone to many major accidents on 322 and he would not want to be responsible for
adding to that traffic; also the PCI district does not allow a race track. Rich said the application says racing, so it is
racing and that is not allowed in PCI.
Tom points out that he has a problem with the definition of race track, but
a race track is a race track, big or little, with motorized vehicles. Paul made a motion to not allow a race track
in PCI district, seconded by Rich, discussion followed with Paul adding all
Bob’s concerns for not approving, the traffic, noise, lighting, signs, fence,
sound, sewage, Rich still supported the motion, motion carried unanimously.
Tom said a letter should go to Mr. Haas and Ms. Rishel next day (6/5)
that they did not approve the application and that a formal letter will follow
from our solicitor.
Resolution
#14-2007 revising Joint Articles of the Agreement to purchase PSU land
They discussed the
changes DCNR wants made to the Agreement that the Board has already signed and
in light of the DCNR check being $25,000 short, the Board will not support the
revised agreement.
Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns
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M.
Sammis asked about the in-lieu-of-fee.
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The definition
of Open Space was asked and Tom read it.
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M.
Sammis asked Budd about a culvert on
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Board
was asked why
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The
Board was applauded for voting against the conditional use and protecting the
land in the way for which it is intended.
Work Session Items
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Spring
Creek Agreement signed
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Files
to tax parcel # - Sandra said all file folders are labeled and she’ll soon finish
labeling the hanging files. She’s been putting
parcel #s on the SEO permits and the Board said she could put in numerical
order and Stef can file them in zoning.
The parcel # files where plot numbers change because of subdivisions,
they suggested cross referencing. Board said
Brenda should continue to maintain the subdivision files and not have access to
zoning files. Everything else can go
into the zoning files by parcel # and zoning maintain their files an keep
locked.
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Proposed
Sewage Ordinance – Budd and Chuck Herr met with Bob Rayman who is re-writing
the ordinance. The Board will then meet
with Chuck to discuss. Tom suggested a
new septic map management program.
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Update
zoning map – Monty said they are working on it
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Ordinance
for farm zoning – Monty said they are working on it
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Health
Insurance – Tom spoke with Rod but he needs direction where to go. Bob suggested we ask CCATO to run an inquiry.
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Planning
Commission open position – Received a recommendation from the Planning
Commission to appoint Ron Sweitzer to Dave’s position. Bob made a motion to appoint Ron Sweitzer for
a full 4-year term effective immediately, seconded by Paul, motion carried unanimously.
Tom shared a letter
received from The Auditor General regarding inadequate control of signature
stamp in which they require a written response within 60-days. Tom will give to Bob Rayman to respond.
Paul requested an
executive session on personnel. At
Adjourn
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At
Respectfully,
Brenda K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
MOU – Memo of Understanding
DCNR – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer
CCATO –