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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2008

 

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

March 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Jake Tanis, Bob Corman, Dick Decker and Ron Sweitzer present.  Also attending were Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd and Road Superintendent Budd Brooks.  

 

Also in attendance were Mark Toretti, Stan Lindsay, Rick Bair, Sam Malizia, Alan Decker, David and Barbara Coopey, Todd Bowersox, Ann Glaser 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 and corrections to minutes

·         Minutes of February 11, 2008 were approved as presented on a motion by Bob, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.

 

Tom announced they had an executive session February 25, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. regarding legal issues on CCP.

 

Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

Rick Bair presented the Financial Audit at 12/31/07.  He reported we are financially strong.  Jake made a motion to accept the audit, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

SJM Enterprises Conditions

1. The project must be approved by the SEO and maintained in accordance with his guidelines with respect to sewage facilities.  2. Hours of operation for the indoor facility from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Hours of operation for the outdoor facility April – August is 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the remainder of the year 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  3. All outdoor lighting must be shielded and existing outdoor lighting must remain shielded as it is currently.  All new outdoor lighting must be pre-approved by the Board of Supervisors.  4. Outdoor lights, other than security lights, must be extinguished within 30-minutes after operation hours.  5. No additional seating may be added or construction done without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors.  6. A traffic impact study must be done and the recommendations followed taking into consideration the hours of operation.  7. In the event that the facility closes permanently, the structure must be maintained in good condition at all times whether used or not and if not properly maintained, it is the owner’s responsibility to remove the structure at the Board’s request if within a reasonable amount of time.  8. The retention pond(s) must be maintained and kept in good condition.  9. The approval is subject to any and all conditions currently in place for the property, including those in prior conditional use approval.  10. Provide a security plan for approval by the Board; including security lighting and locked gates so people can’t just drive in when they feel like it.  11. Provide “good faith” to respect use by the local community and schools.  12. Erect “no alcohol allowed” signs.  13. Allow no outside music concerts to prevent excessively loud noise and the Board reserves the right to restrict inappropriately loud indoor activities.  Brenda was asked to write conditions up and give to Bob Rayman for finalization.  Tom said he would speak to Mr. Rayman about a couple items to ensure legal verbiage.  Bob made a motion to conditionally approve SJM Enterprises upon finalization of legal verbiage of these conditions, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

Centre Hall Fire Co. – no report

Ron S. presented the Fire Co. May insurance premium of $3,722.00 for payment.  Bob reported the land payment is due in March.  Brenda will prepare 2-Resolutions for next meeting.

 

 

 

Subdivisions

Stan Lindsay presented a non-building Sewage Planning Exemption for Barbara Bubb Subdivision.  Ron made a motion to sign it, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.  Signed by Secretary.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

As handed out.

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Presented Resolution #3 to change verbiage in the Township’s CDL Drug and Alcohol Personnel Policy first approved by Resolution #13-1995.  Resolution #3 allows immediate re-testing for an employee who receives a ‘negative but dilute’ test result.  Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·         Presented 2007 annual Survey of Financial Condition, DCED Form CLGS-69 for approval.  Jake made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Signed by Chair.

·         Presented annual Auditor General Form AG-385 Municipal Pensions & Fire Relief Program for approval.  Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Signed by Chair. 

·         Reported received EMC Insurance new premium 4/1/08-4/1/09.  Premium came down about $60.

·         Asked if they accept 2-new building lots for the Heckman Subdivision, as 2-$1,250 checks were received.  Yes, okay.

·         SBWJA asked us to prepare an Ordinance to mandate hook-up to the sewer on top of the Mountain.  The Ordinance we have is only for CHPSA.  I spoke with Mr. Rayman who said we should do a separate Ordinance since it’s a different sewer system.  Do you want to authorize Bob to do a new Ordinance?  Tom said we first need input from Chuck Herr and he will talk to Chuck. 

·         Township received a letter from Chuck Herr supporting Todd Decker’s request to reduce the amount of inspections from 8 per year to 3 per year for only as long as there is no waste generating use within the Eutaw House structure and once any waste generating use opens, an inspection will be needed prior to the opening and then return to the 8 inspections per year schedule.  Bob made a motion to support Chuck’s letter, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Ask Bob Rayman who should write to Mr. Decker.

·         Reported they received notice from CCATO that they are open to ideas from municipalities on 2008 planning activities and meeting topics, etc.

·         Asked if they want a Newsletter to go out this spring and if so what do they want in it.  Tom suggested getting a report from the Fire Company.

 

Tom presented a Letter of Agreement from Nittany Engineering to update the Act 537 Plan for CCP.  Ron made a motion to sign the agreement, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Secretary signed.  The Board discussed status of CCP funds.

 

Tom signed a letter to the County prepared by Pat Casher in an effort to get CDBG grant funds for CCP.

 

Tom presented a proposal from our insurance carrier for Centre Hall-Gregg-Potter for the farm land.  Brenda was asked to give one proposal to Bob Rayman for his review and comments.  An advisory committee has not been established.

 

Tom reported he drove to Williamsport and picked up the meal tab for all personnel that attended the 2/11 DEP meeting on CCP.  He gave the bill to Brenda for reimbursement but asked the Board their thoughts.  Board has no problem with it.

 

 

Old Business

·         Health Insurance – no discussion

·         Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 18 On Lot Sewage Disposal.  Planning Commission will work on putting comments together

·         Township Building addition – Board will discuss after road check

·         Update Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance – Planning Commission will give recommendations following their March 4th meeting.

·         Tom asked status of Jeff’s office.  The permit came back from Harry and Jeff will do the work.   

 

Tom asked when the gas line will come into Potter.  Soon.

 

Sandra asked what influence the Board might have on the SJM traffic study.  It’s a PennDOT road and PennDOT ultimately decides.

 

Tom asked Budd to establish a meeting with PennDOT officials.

 

Adjourn

·         At 9:05 P.M. Ron made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob, Chairman Sharer adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

CCP – Country Club Park

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

CCATO – Centre County Association of Township Officials

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

DEP – Department of Environmental Protection

 

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