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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2007

 

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

October 1, 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.  

 

Also in attendance were Stan Wallace, James Confer, Brian Vanada, Barbara Vanada, Colleen Begley, Thomas Gilmore, Daryl Schafer, Mary Ellen Whalen, Sandra Rishel, Todd Bowersox, Mel Sammis, Penny Waltz and Carol Nevins.

 

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. 

 

Additions or corrections to Minutes

·         Bob made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 17, 2007, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

Tom announced Trick or Treat night will be October 31st.

 

Subdivisions

·         Brian Vanada proposed subdivision was discussed.  It is still undetermined whether this will be a zoning issue or street and road standards. It was suggested Brian meet with Budd, Zoning, our Solicitor and County Planning.

·         Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek presented a revised and amended Memorandum of Understanding reviewed and approved by Bob Rayman.  The PennDOT HOP is in the works but that means the turning lane won’t happen until spring 2008.  The Board discussed their concerns with Bob Rayman but continues to have concerns with the developer selling lots and building homes, increasing the traffic without the turning lane built.  After discussion, Bob made a motion to sign the MOU with the understanding that proper surety be posted and a good faith effort to start the turning lane as soon in the spring as possible, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·          Stan Wallace commented on a proposed project at No. 1 Cycle Shop.

 

Tom Gilmore’s SFTF Tom asked the Board if he could be put on annual inspections instead of twice a year with the operation going so well.  Chuck Herr concurs.  Bob made a motion to establish Gilmore’s inspection once per year, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda was asked to write a confirming letter.

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Asked who they want to name as Trustee on the pension plan to replace Paul and Rich who resigned from the board.  Monty made a motion to add Bob, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously. 

·         Reported the CCP loan interest rate dropped from 5.445% to 5.115% effective 9/18/07.

·         Reported a letter of interest received on behalf of Pam Winter, interested in serving on the Planning Commission, a copy of which was given to the Planning Commission.

·         Asked if they want a budget meeting set.  Yes, advertise for October 15 and 22 at 6:00 PM.

·         Reported receipt of a Spring Creek Watershed Community Report with a $551 invoice which I was unable to find that we pledged.  I was advised to contact Spring Creek.

·         Asked the Board on Rick’s behalf whether the service contract for the zoning computer should be renewed.  No.

·         Asked for discussion on my Food for Thought memo.  Board suggested I talk with Bob R.

New Business

·         Colleen Begley explained she’s converting the house at the PSPCA into a thrift shop whereby all proceeds will go to the PSPCA.  She explained the complicated process and the problems she’s had with zoning for at least 7-weeks.  Tom will speak with zoning.

·         Letter of resignation was received from Richard Poorman from the Board of Supervisors.  Bob made a motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda will send a copy to the Elections Office.

·         Daryl Schafer presented insurance renewal information.  Discussion followed.  Brenda was asked to do a spread sheet on percentages.

 

Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

At 9:03 P.M. Chairman Sharer recessed the regular meeting for executive session on personnel.

 

At 9:56 P.M. Chairman Sharer closed the executive session and reconvened the regular meeting. 

·         Following the Board’s review of zoning, a motion was made by Bob, seconded by Ron to change zoning officers, motion carried unanimously.  Tom will speak with Rick.

·         A motion was made by Bob, seconded by Ron to authorize Harry Burd to do Building Code inspections within Potter Township and to give Harry all the rights as Building Code Officer and the rights to issue Occupancy Permits, motion carried unanimously.

·         The Board authorized Budd to hire the two men interviewed for the road crew.

·         The Board appointed Craig Weidensaul to the Planning Commission at the Commission’s recommendation to fill Rod’s term.  Motion was made by Monty, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjourn

·         At 10:15 P.M. Chairman Sharer adjourned.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

HOP – Highway Occupancy Permit

MOU – Memorandum of Understanding

SFTF – Small Flows Treatment Facility

CCP – Country Club Park

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