POTTER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The second regularly
scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on
Also attending were Chad
Stafford, Stan Wallace, Ann Glaser, Kathy Mothersbaugh, Mary Ellen Whalen, Dennis
Fallon, Sandra Rishel, John Mazich and Alan Decker.
At
Additions and corrections to minutes/financials
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Minutes of
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Financial Report
for
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Kathy M. asked the
status of CATA coming to Centre Hall.
Tom said he believes Park and Ride is on hold for now, but suggested she
call Jim Clause at the Legion who might allow parking in the legion parking
lot.
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John reported they
did not meet in February but as of their January meeting, Mt. View Estates is
pending and there have been no new taps in 2008. He was asked for a CHPSA Newsletter item.
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He gave the Board
written recommendations to zoning changes.
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Appointed a
sub-committee to work on the proposed sewage ordinance comments.
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Listened to concerned
citizen’s group on the Smith-Pletcher (Sheetz) subdivision.
Subdivisions
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Stan Wallace
for a potential business in Summer
Lane. He understands the road was never
offered for dedication. He was told the Township
would consider Summer Lane for a full time business.
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Stan Wallace
for Brian Vanada The Board said they
need a more detailed plan on paper with accurate dimensions.
Solicitor’s Report – written from Bob
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Bob commented on PSU farmland proposed insurance package. Tom will share with the other municipalities.
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He provided the SJM Enterprises Findings of Fact and Conclusions for
Board action.
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Presented bills
to be paid list for review and approval.
All bills were approved by all 5-Board members.
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Presented
Resolution #4 to pay the March land payment for the Fire Co. for $7,391.65 from
Fire Protection account, the Borough will pay $3,500. Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Dick,
motion carried unanimously.
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Presented
Resolution #5 to pay the May 4th insurance premium for the Fire Co.
from Fire Protection account for $3,722.00.
Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.
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Presented
Resolution #6 to pay one-half of the cost of 5-sets of new fire equipment. Cost is $6,250 each for the Township and the Borough. Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by
Ron, motion carried unanimously.
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Reported I sent a
letter to Todd Decker regarding the change in inspections for the Eutaw SFTF
following Bob Rayman’s review.
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Presented a
letter from Penns Valley Code Enforcement requesting time to present their
services to the Board. Was told to ask
them to an April meeting.
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CCATO Spring
Convention is March 31st at
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CCATO will again hold
a breakfast at PSATS Convention on Tues., May 13th - details to follow. Dick, Bob and Tom said to sign them up.
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At the last Secretaries
meeting we voted on a name and we are now Centre County Association of
Municipal Secretaries (CCAMS). Next
meeting is Wed., 3/19 with the
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I would like to
attend a Municipal Secretaries workshop in
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Reported Ehrlich
stopped in the office about 1. pest control and 2. vegetation control by
spraying. Board is not interested in a
presentation.
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Presented a
letter from Centre County PAWS requesting donation. Not in budget; may consider at budget time.
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Presented the County’s
CDBG paper that affirms the Township will mandate, by Ordinance, connection to
SBWJA’s sewer that will come up the
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As discussed with
Tom, I’m taking Thursday (3/13) off and the office will be closed.
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Reminded them of
Public Hearing on Tues., 3/11 at
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As listed and
distributed.
Tom reported he spoke with
Chuck Herr about SBWJA sewer going up
Road Superintendent’s Report - Budd
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Reported they are
repairing shoulder wash-outs and bridges and chipping trees.
Tom suggested the Township
purchase fall-protection equipment when working on bridges, etc. Purchase the equipment and get proper
training. Tom will get information to
Budd.
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Reported a memo was
sent to the residents updating them on the current work.
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Reported he and
Nittany Engineering discussed an alarm system with a phone hook-up in case of a
sewage emergency.
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Presented Chapter
94 Municipal Wasteload Management Report for signature. Bob made a motion, seconded by Ron, for Tom
to sign the report, motion carried unanimously. Chair signed.
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Presented mowing
bids to the Board for CCP. Robert Horner
is low bid at $70 per mowing. Discussion
followed with concern on his liability insurance. Bob made a motion, seconded by Ron to accept
his bid on the condition Bob Rayman approves the insurance, motion carried unanimously.
Tom asked Budd if he needs a
new tractor. Budd said no. Discussion followed.
Old Business
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Tom asked the
Board what they want to do on SJM Enterprises.
Bob made a motion to approve and sign the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions, seconded by Dick, motion
carried unanimously. Chair and
Secretary signed. Brenda will need to
mail Tuesday, 3/11.
Jake had a newspaper article “Shocking
Lawsuit” copied for the Board.
New Business
– none
Open Discussion – none
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Sandra suggested
CHPSA Newsletter news could include benefits to the
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Brenda set April
11th as a completion date for the Newsletter.
Adjourn
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At
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
CATA
– Centre Area Transportation Authority
CHPSA
– Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority
SFTF
– Small Flows Treatment Facility
CCATO
–
PSATS
– PA State Association of Township Supervisors
CDBG
– Community Development Block Grant
SBWJA
– Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority
CCP
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