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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2007

 

The first monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Monty Strouse, Bob Corman, Ron Sweitzer and Jake Tanis present.  Also attending were Secretary/Treasurer Brenda Burd and Road Superintendent Budd Brooks.

 

Also in attendance were Stan Wallace, Dick Decker, Mark Ralston, Alan and Joy Decker, Todd Bowersox and Sandra Rishel.

 

At 7:08 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.  Tom announced an executive session on a legal matter closed at 7:05 P.M.  Tom welcomed Jake Tanis to the Board.

 

Additions and corrections to minutes

·         Minutes of November 12, 2007 were approved as presented on a motion by Bob, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

 

Subdivisions

·         Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek Subdivision  Presented mylar plan for review, which Don Franson has signed.  Presented Surety for Fox Glove Drive which is the only road not completed this fall.  A letter was received from Don Franson approving the proposed surety.  Seeding and mulching needs done along all roads and swales.  Bob would like them to place barricades at Fox Glove so it doesn’t get driven on.  Bob made a motion to accept the surety for Fox Glove Drive contingent upon Planning Commission and County signatures – motion died for lack of second.  Stan said he cannot get County signatures without Township signatures. The surety represents the same as putting the road in.  Bob and Tom both want to hear what Anson has to say about it before they’ll sign.

·         Stan Wallace for road names for Mussey Subdivision Asked approval of Bethany Lane and Micah Trail.  Monty made the motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority – Mark Ralston

·         Mark read high points of their October minutes.  1. There were fewer taps this year than expected.  2. They are proceeding with a new office – the funding is coming from receipts.  3. Reported Dave is an excellent operator.  4. Dave presented a projected budget to CHPSA which showed they do not need to increase prices.  5. Discussed ammonia issues.

·         Mark asked how often the Board would like a report.  Quarterly.

·         Bob asked Mark about the cable company digging at CCP.  After some discussion, he was advised One Call always notifies Budd.

 

Centre Hall Fire Company

·         Monty presented bills already paid by the Fire Co. for reimbursement from Fire Tax account.     They total about $5,300.00.  Payment requires a Resolution, #20, approved on a motion by Bob, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Monty requested payment to the Fire Co. for $500 from the Fire Co. Operations account for fire prevention training at the schools, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.  It was recommended that money be included in the 2009 budget for the same.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·        Brenda distributed Jeff’s monthly report.

 

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

·         Presented Resolution #19-2007 to reimburse Centre Hall Borough $2,004 from the Fire Tax account for the Fire Co.’s annual Worker’s Comp bill which is 71.5% of $2,803 total (Centre Hall’s portion $799).  Monty made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously. 

·         Presented CDBG Agreement for consulting for SBWJA sewer extension, found acceptable by Bob Rayman.  Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·         Asked for approval of 2008 meeting dates.  The possible conflicts are May 12th during the PSATS convention next year and Labor Day, September 1st.  Advertise the 1st and 2nd Monday of each month except May 12th or Sept. 1st.

·         Recommended if they intend to purchase CD’s the end of this year as usual, to consider doing it now because interest rate trend is downward.  Bob made a motion to purchase 2-$10,000 CDs now, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·         Presented 2008 pay rates approved at September 17, 2007 executive session, for the Board’s signatures.

·         Presented CHPSA’s request to use the Township building for meetings the 2nd Wed. of every month in 2008.  Approved with the exception of a possible conflict in November.

·         Asked how to respond to a CCP request for shelter for school children.  Where they propose to put the shelter is private property and they need to ask that property owner.

·         Presented a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Parsons regarding their SEO bill.  Tom read the letter and will make inquiries.

·         Presented a letter from HRG Engineers.  They applied for a GP-5 Utility Line Permit to extend the SBWJA sewer and as required, asked if the Township has any comments for DEP.  No comments.

·         Presented a letter from our insurance company regarding “stacked limits” for the auto policy.  Tom will make some calls.

·         Ron asked if a letter was received from Penns Valley swim team requesting a donation.  No.

 

Old Business

·         Health Insurance – there’s been no update/renewal from Daryl.

·         Reorganize files by tax parcel # - Jeff said to report he is 60% done.

·         Proposed Sewage Ordinance – Tom said they need to pursue this.  Planning Commission hopes to provide their comments after next meeting.

·         Convert old meeting room in building 1 into a zoning office.  Bob made a motion to proceed contingent upon Harry’s advice, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·         Township Building addition – Tom said we’ll get started the first of the year.

·         Update zoning map – Dick said Planning Commission will work on the first of the year.

·         Ordinance for farm zoning – Dick said they will work on the first of the year.

 

New Business

·         Dick asked approval to attend a PSATS planner’s winter seminar for $75.  Ron made a motion to approve, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.

·         Tom reported Penns Valley EMS’ worker’s comp has increased to the point where they will probably ask municipalities to contribute.

·         Bob asked for a report on the EMS building fund.  It came in under budget; the minimum they will borrow is $200,000 @ 2%; and not all pledges have yet been paid.  Unused space is available for rent.

·         Ron asked on behalf of the Penns Valley swim team that we give $1,000 donation on the condition we receive a letter of request from the team, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.

·         Bob said to add the Vanada issue to Old Business agenda.

 

 

·         The easement for the John Ishler Farm was presented for approval.  It was questioned how much of the farm is in Gregg Township and is Gregg contributing to this purchase.  Brenda is supposed to ask Norm Lathbury for the map and Exhibit A, detail of the subdivision.  Was not approved.

 

Open discussion and Citizens concerns – none

 

Adjourn

·         At 8:47 P.M. Monty made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob, meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

CCP – Country Club Park

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

CD – Certificate of Deposit

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

EMS – Emergency Management Services

 

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