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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2007

 

The second regularly scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December 10, 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.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd. 

 

Also in attendance were Norman Lathbury, Shawn Markel, Judy Heald, Cindy Winkelblech, Ann Glaser, Sandra Rishel, Mary Ellen Whalen, Dick Decker and Alan Decker.

 

At 7:05 P.M. Chairman Sharer asked everyone to stand and pledge allegiance to the flag after which he called the meeting to order. 

 

Additions and corrections to minutes/financials

·                     Minutes of December 3, 2007 were approved as presented on a motion by Bob, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·                     Financial Report for November 30, 2007 was presented.  Tom asked when we might receive the Liquid Fuels money-I think in May (after checking it is actually in March).  Tom asked if we will pay anything further out of the Fire Tax account in 2007-not to my knowledge.  Monty said a bill will come for the tanker that had problems at a recent fire.  Monty made a motion to approve November Financial, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

John Ishler Farm Easement

·                     Norman Lathbury presented the Easement and map for the Ishler farm.  A small portion of the farm is in Gregg but all taxes are paid to Potter.  In the future the farm could be sold but the easement would go with it, it must remain in Ag and farming; it cannot be developed.  Monty made a motion to approve the easement, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.  Signed. 

·                     Bob made a motion for Bob Rayman to sign this easement, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

 

Planning Commission Report – Dick

·                     Presented recommendations to the Board on the draft ordinance for on-lot sewage.  Brenda was asked to copy the changes for Bob Rayman for his comments.

·                     They plan to invite  property owners to their February 5th meeting

·                     Monty agreed to stay on the Commission for a few months.

 

Mr. Lathbury announced Sandra Rishel is donating a conservation easement of 30.10 acres to the Centre County Farmland Trust.  Sandra was applauded and thanked.

 

Subdivisions

·                                             Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek  Stan presented the revised Surety Agreement to install the required improvements for Sinking Creek Road, Sinking Creek Subdivision and additional improvements to be installed:  4” bituminous base course on Fox Glove Road, grading and seeding, stabilization of all excavation along all the roads and in the rights-of-way in the subdivision, along with the placement of shoulders along the road.  Stan corresponded with Bob Rayman and Anson Burwell who both supported the surety.  Bob made a motion to approve the surety, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·                                             Stan Wallace for Sinking Creek  Stan presented the mylar plan for approval and signature.  After review, Ron made a motion to approve, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.

·                                             Dunkle, Markle and Grieb subdivision was discussed because at the 11/5/07 meeting the Board requested in lieu of fee be paid.  Because this is commercial subdivision, in lieu of fee is not applicable.  This was voted and agreed upon by motion by Bob, seconded by Ron, motion carried with Monty abstaining.  Brenda was asked to write to Anson to let him know.

 

Open Discussion and Citizen’s Concerns

Cindy Winkleblech presented a letter to the Board requesting “watch children” and “school bus stop ahead” signs be placed on Upper Georges Valley Road.  Budd said the request must go through the school and they in turn contact the Township, then we contact PennDOT for their approval.  Budd said he was always advised not to use watch children signs because of liability reasons.  Ron made a motion for Budd to proceed with the signs if the school approves them, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.

 

Old Business

·                     Tom discussed Parson’s 11/30/07 letter requesting exemption from SEO charges for a removable skid shed.  Bob made a motion not to charge Parsons, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·                     Tom discussed a Franson Engineering bill for Park and Ride.  Brenda was advised to bill no one.

·                     Tom discussed a Franson Engineering bill for CHPSA.  Brenda was told to bill them.

·                     Burnside Township requested our support by writing to representatives regarding gypsy moth control.  The Board will think about it until next meeting.

·                     Tom reported that Pat Casher will support Potter in getting funds for CCP.

·                     Bob asked about the Vanada subdivision issue.  Budd has a meeting set to discuss it with Jeff.

·                     The EMC Auto Insurance letter presented at 12/3/07 meeting is not applicable to municipalities.

 

Solicitor’s Report – none

 

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report – Brenda

·                       Presented Resolution #20 for signatures only to reimburse the Fire Co. for repair bills totaling $6,257.25; the Resolution was approved at 12/3/07 meeting.

·                       Presented Resolution #21, appropriating specific funds to be required for specific purposes of the municipal government for 2008 for the Chair’s signature.  Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·                       Presented Tax Levy Resolution #22, setting Real Estate tax rates for 2008 at 0.58-mill for General Purposes and 1.0-mill for Fire Protection.  There is no tax change.  Ron made a motion to approve, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·                       Presented 2008 wage rates again for approval and signatures because the signed rates were not with my 12/3/07 meeting information.  Ron made a motion to approve and sign, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously, and signed.  Tom then found the copy signed 12/3/07.

·                       Presented bills to be paid list for review and approval.  Bills were approved by all five Board members.

·                       Presented Municipal Response Request for Rimmey subdivision.  After review of the plan and Chuck Herr’s letter dated 12/4/07 stating the plan does not meet requirements, Monty made a motion, seconded by Ron, that our comments are “we are awaiting resolution of the sewage problem before further review and enclose Chuck’s letter, and we are also waiting for the Township Planning Commission approval on some issues they have” motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·                       Reported Pat Casher will hold a public hearing on the CDBG grant we applied for on the SBWJA extension into Potter Township.  The public hearing will be at the Potter Township building at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday 12/18/07.  Tom will attend.

·                       Reported the Spring Creek Watershed Commission advertised their 2008 meetings for 7:00 P.M. although we received no official notice.  Ann Glaser was asked if she could continue her appointment on the Commission with meetings changed to evenings.  Yes.

·                       Asked permission to pay 2007 bills as received.  Bob made that motion, seconded by Monty, motion carried unanimously.

·                       Asked the Board if they will maintain all appointments until the reorganization meeting.  Monty made that motion, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·                       Monty made a motion for Bob Rayman, Solicitor, to attend and open the January 7th meeting until a Chair is elected,  seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·                       Advised them they need to think about Planning Commission appointments before the 1/7/08 meeting. 

Correspondence

·                     As listed and distributed.

 

Bob asked if Brenda received anything on the insurance renewal from Daryl.  No.  Tom asked for his phone number and Ron said he will call.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd

·                     They are doing winter road maintenance

·                     They are repairing holes in the back roads

 

Country Club Park – Budd

·                     Everything is running smooth at CCP

·                     Water usage is down to normal

·                     He spoke with John Sengle, a DEP representative, on running the sewer plant.  Mr. Sengle may have some ideas on keeping the plant running smoothly.

·                     Tom asked about the school bus shelter issue.  Brenda emailed Amy back and heard nothing further.

 

Tom asked if they should start working on a proposal for a tractor for 2008.  Budd was asked to start working on it.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission Report – Tom

·                     Tom reported the group will stay together as a commission for 2008 and discussed appointments to that Board.

·                     Bob discussed that Centre County Planning is still managing the funds for that group and would like to see it at a municipal level.

Peer to Peer Group – Tom

·                     The Peer to Peer Final Report was presented.  Brenda was asked to copy it for the Board.  The DCNR grant will now pay the 10% withheld.  The Peer to Peer group would like to form a group to continue this work into a park & rec type group.

 

New Business – none

Tom reported the “Township News” discusses the reorganization meeting on Page 30.

They discussed the “Planners” issues from PSATS.  Brenda was asked to find out who gets it.

Tom presented “PA Standards” for the office copy.

Tom suggested the Board should plan more for the Planning Commission for the coming year.

Tom reminded all new Board members to be sworn-in and provide their paperwork to Brenda.  They have.

 

Adjourn

·                     At 9:20 P.M. Chairman Sharer adjourned the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

CHPSA – Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority

CCP – Country Club Park

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

DCNR – PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

 

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