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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

 

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

September 17, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman and Ron Sweitzer present.  Also attending were Secretary/Treasurer Brenda Burd and Road Superintendent Budd Brooks.  Richard Poorman was absent.

 

Also in attendance was Stan Wallace, Sam Malizia, Mark Torretti, John Sepp, Brent Pasquenelli, Mary Ellen Whalen and Sandra Rishel.

 

At 7:01 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. 

 

Additions or corrections to Minutes/Financial Report

·         Bob wanted to review revisions made to the Zoning Permit before Minutes could be approved.  After review, Bob made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 10, 2007, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Monty made a motion to approve the Financial Report for August 31, 2007 as presented, seconded by Bob on the condition each in-lieu-of fee payment be specifically marked when used, motion carried unanimously.

 

Subdivisions

·         Frank Horner presented a Memorandum of Understanding for signature.  Monty made the motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Chair signed.

·         Frank Horner presented Component I Sewage Planning Module.  Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Chair signed.

·         The Shaner Sports Group presented an idea for the Shaner Baseball Fields.  Stating a decline of 20-30% in youth baseball they are looking at a more effective plan for the facility.  They informally propose an indoor sports shelter to include a soccer facility.  They were referred to zoning to first establish whether it’s an allowable or conditional use.

·         Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek presented a “Recording Document” that PennDOT now requires signed.  Bob made the motion to sign, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  The Chair and Secretary signed and sealed in 3-originals. 

·         Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek presented a revised and amended Memorandum of Understanding reviewed and approved by Bob Rayman.  The developers are awaiting the PennDOT HOP.  The developers must get the turning lane done by October 31st of this year or wait until Spring.  The Board raised concerns with time restraints and the developer selling lots, building homes and the traffic increase, concern with the developer possibly walking away with the turning lane not done.  The Board will discuss their concerns with Bob Rayman before they sign the memo. 

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Is October 31st okay for Trick or Treat? It appears most of Penns Valley chose that date.  Ok.

·         Reported I signed up for the next Census class on September 25, 2007 in State College.

·         Refreshments for Friday’s Secretary’s meeting-I will go with the low price and use petty cash.

·         Letter of concern to Spring Creek Watershed Commission was signed by Chairman Sharer.

Correspondence – list as handed out.

 

 

Bob asked the location of Ferne Ridge Lane mentioned on the zoning report, commented on construction in Ashford Manor and asked about road bonds.  Budd reported those roads are bonded.  Bob suggested the Board read CHPSA minutes.

 

Old Business – none

 

New Business – none

 

Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

Budget Work Session

·         Discussed some line item increases.

·         Discussed payroll and established wage rates for 2008.

·         Discussed employee benefits and health insurance at length and possibly making a new policy effective 1-1-08 but no decision was made.  Culbertson (Daryl) is supposed to get quotes from Health America and Geisinger and present at the October 1st meeting.

 

At 10:05 P.M. Chairman Sharer recessed the regular meeting for executive session on personnel and legal issues.

 

Adjourn

·         At 11:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer reconvened the regular meeting and adjourned.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

HOP – Highway Occupancy Permit

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

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