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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

 

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

September 10, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Monty Strouse, Robert Corman, Richard Poorman and Ron Sweitzer present.  Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary/Treasurer Brenda Burd.

 

Also in attendance were Dick Decker, Rick Hampton, Chuck Herr, Pam Winter, Kurt Hausammann, Jr., Pat Leary, Henry Covert, Mary Ellen Whalen, Sandra Rishel and Harry Burd.

 

At 7:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer asked everyone to stand and pledge allegiance to the flag after which he called the meeting to order.  Tom introduced and welcomed Ron Sweitzer to the Board.

 

Additions or corrections to the minutes

·         Minutes of August 13, 2007 were approved as presented on a motion by Bob, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

 

Centre Hall Fire Co. – no one attended

 

Planning Commission Report – no meeting

 

Zoning Report

·         Brenda gave August report to the Board

·         Rick reported a meeting will be set with Park and Ride officials

 

Subdivisions – none scheduled

 

Brent Pasquinelli – no one attended

 

Solicitor’s Report

·         Reported Alirry Ridge will not be scheduled by year end

 

Penns Valley Regional Rec Study Group (PVRRSG) – Kurt Hausammann

·         Pat Leary began by saying the group should now consider a “Commission”, with a representative from each of the municipalities and Penns Valley School District.

·         Kurt Hausammann gave a presentation on ELRA (E. Lycoming Recreation Authority) and LARA (Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority) parks, followed by PVRRSG’s recommendations.  The next step is to create a Commission effective 1/1/08 consisting of 15 members, 2-from each municipality and 1-from the school district to coordinate recreation within the valley and write recreation grants.  Effective 1/1/08 the Commission should hire a full time Director which can be DCNR funded.  They should also start developing trails.  Kurt presented budgets for 2008 through 2012.  Most municipalities have the in lieu of fee in place to help with costs.  Some municipalities are not willing to participate in the Commission. 

  

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

·         Presented bills to be paid list for approval.  All bills approved by all five Supervisors.

·         Presented Act 205 Questionnaire & Report Form for Public Employee Retirement Commission for Chairman’s signature.  Bob C. made a motion to approve on condition the Chair reviewed the form, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Announced Potter Township will host the Sept. Secretary’s meeting on Friday, Sept. 21st.  The Board is in favor of having refreshments.

·         Reported receiving a letter from Don Franson with no objection to Mid-Penn’s Irrevocable Letter of Credit being reduced from $10,596 top $2,496.  Bob C. made a motion to reduce Letter of Credit based on Mr. Franson’s recommendation, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·         Asked if the Board would like to respond to Spring Creek Watershed Commission’s decision to change their meetings from evening to day time thereby excluding Potter Township from participation.  Yes, prepare a draft letter for 9/17 meeting expressing our concerns.

·         Asked for approval of “David Lane” for the road on Dick Decker’s subdivision.  David Lane was approved on a motion by Rich, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·         Asked approval to pay the Keith Luse Estate for $133.77 for a building that was double assessed for 5-years.  The request came from the County Assessment Office.  Monty made a motion to pay, seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.

·         Received a letter from Penns Valley Senior Center thanking the Township for the $150 donation and passed around their letter that says how funds are used.

·         Rod Humphrey’s resignation was received and sent to the Board.

·         CCATO Fall Convention reservations are due to Wanda by 9/14.

·         Elections office asks to be notified immediately if they cannot use the Township facility for the November 6th election.  Board says okay.

·         I’ve distributed Centre County Planning Commission’s 2006 Annual Report.

·         Reported some suggestions made at the Aug. Secretary’s meeting on how other municipalities handle check signing.

Sewage Correspondence

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

 

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd

·         Decker Valley Dirt & Gravel project is half done

·         Doing some hot patching

·         Keeping brush trimmed back for the buses

 

Country Club Park – Budd

·         Everything is working but we still need to get a spare pump

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission Report – no meeting

 

New Business – none

 

Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns

·         Henry Covert came to appeal the $100 charge for the SEO to re-inspect an addition long after the fact.  Tom asked him to put his concerns in writing to the Township.

·         Dick Decker showed the Board where he added the in-lieu-of fee to the subdivision plan and asked for in-lieu-of fee approval.  Rich made that motion, seconded by Bob C., motion carried unanimously.  Dick paid the fee 9/10/07.

·         Harry Burd asked the Board if they made any changes to the set backs with regard to his prior inquiry or could he request a variance.  Tom suggested he speak with Rick Hampton.

 

Old Business

·         Chuck Herr led the discussion on the proposed Ordinance for on lot sewage disposal, Chapter 18.  Brenda was asked to copy the proposed Ordinance, the maps and Chuck’s color coding memo for the Planning Commission to discuss at their 9/11 meeting to give comments back to the board.

 

At 8:35 P.M. the regular meeting was recessed for executive session on legal issues.

 

At 10:12 P.M. Chairman Sharer closed the executive session and reconvened the regular meeting.

 

Rick Hampton’s 90-day review was discussed and Tom will ask Brenda to establish a time with Rick by Oct. 19th.

 

Chuck will review permits issued and advise what billing action to take.  He will let Brenda know henceforth who to bill for inspections.

 

The proposed new zoning application was approved for use after the Keystone Inspection emblem is removed.

 

The Board gave approval to Chuck Herr to write to a resident who was issued a zoning permit but who is in violation of on-lot sewage standards on a motion by Bob C., seconded by Rich, motion carried unanimously.  

 

Adjourn

·         At 10:25 P.M. Chairman Sharer adjourned the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

DCNR – PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

CCATO – Centre county Association of Township Officials

 

 

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