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POTTER
TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2008

 

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

April 7, 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 Glenn Ripka, Ray Hankinson, Mel Sammis, Mary Ellen Whalen, Wanda White, Alan Decker, Bill Hilshey, Sandra Rishel, Stan Wallace and Ann Glaser.  

 

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 and corrections to minutes

·         Minutes of March 10, 2008 need one correction: Page 2, Road Superintendent’s Report add the word equipment after fall-protection, with this correction Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

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

 

Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

Ordinance #1-2008 to add motels, hotels and transient lodging as a Conditional Use in the PCI District, in the Code of Ordinances-Section 309 of Chapter 27, was presented for signatures. Bob made a motion to sign, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

 

Clearwater Conservancy, William Hilshey

Mr. Hilshey presented information on their proposal to conserve about 260 acres of a 287 acre property along Route 322 in Potter Township that contains the headwaters of Spring Creek, a bird area & mammal area.  They are working with the landowner to place a conservation easement on 260 acres with an option to gift a parcel to the Bureau of Forestry.  The Conservancy is applying for a Conservation Grant through DCNR and asked the Township for a letter of support to attach to the grant.  Dick made a motion to support, seconded by Jake as long as the land owner is in favor of this easement, motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Hilshey will provide a sample letter.

 

Clearwater Conservancy, Geoff Smith

Geoff did not attend but Tom commented on the volunteer cleanup of Spring Creek watershed area in Potter Township April 20th and to volunteer, call 237-0400.

 

Subdivisions

Mark Torretti presented the Hooper Subdivision Planning Module, Component 1.  Jake made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Secretary signed.  Secretary was asked to copy Ordinance #1-2006 in-lieu-of parkland fee for Mr. Torretti.

Stan Wallace asked for Mr. Yearick for a Conditional Use Hearing date for transient housing.  Hearing will be May 5, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

As handed out.

 

Penns Valley Code Enforcement Office

Glenn Ripka handed out information on the agency.  Their Board meets April 24th in Millheim.

 

 

Secretary’s Report

·         Presented a letter from Bill Rockey, Jersey Shore Bank reducing our fixed interest rates on all of our Money Market checking accounts to a lesser variable rate effective 4/14/08.  The Board suggested I call about our contract with the bank and to also check other bank rates.  

Tom said to also check on Jersey Shore Bank requirements for the Penn State farm land account.

·         Presented a draft letter to support Millheim getting a DCNR grant to upgrade ball fields and playground equipment.  Jake made a motion to support, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.  Chairman signed letter. 

·         Presented Report of Abandoned & Unclaimed Property for 2007 for signature; there is nothing to report.  Bob made a motion for the Chair to sign, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Chairman signed. 

·         Asked approval of “Creekside Trl”, a new share driveway for Kolars & Himmelbergers, requested by Norm Spackman.  Ron made motion to approve, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda will write to Mr. Spackman.

·         Presented Municipal Response Request for Hooper Subdivision.  They made a motion to sign with the comment: they need to add verbiage for the in lieu of parkland fee and to pay that fee.  Ron made that motion, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda will give those comments to the County. 

·         Reported Bill Fleckenstein volunteered to be Ann Glaser’s alternate for both the Spring Creek Watershed Commission and the Spring Creek Canyon Committee.  Bob made a motion to appoint Mr. Fleckenstein as alternate, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Brenda will write appointment letter.

·         Kilmer Insurance called to follow-up on their insurance proposal for the Penn State Farmland.  Tom said it’s still undecided.

·         Reported the CDBG grant survey was mailed to CCP residents and I now need to follow-up on those who have not returned their surveys.

·         Draft Newsletters were distributed tonight (5/7).  They will go to print Wed. 4/9; please make any comments by then.  They told me not include the second page on Chesapeake Bay. 

·         Presented a Memorandum of Understanding for SEO services for Sam Lush who has paid one-half the SEO deposit.  Memorandum signed.

·         Regarding FEMA Flood Maps; 1. the County said both our Zoning Officer and our Planning Commission need to review the new map and be sure the flood boundaries lines are correct and provide any comments to the County.  2. I also need to find our Floodplain Ordinance and get a copy to the County so they can email it to Mr. Fitzpatrick in Harrisburg. 3. I have prepared the Community Information Sheet, ready to mail to Ms. Grubb in Philadelphia.  These must be done or Federal, State &/or Local funding could be held.

·         I copied & distributed the 2008 proposed resolutions for those who signed up for PSATS convention.

 

Planning Commission Report – distributed

·         Approved the Yearick Conditional Use Application and forwarded to the Board for a Hearing date.

·         Discussed duplex dwellings.  Dick was advised to talk with the SEO, Zoning and Code.

·         Discussed conditional uses in other Districts.

·         Listened to a presentation on Sheetz Subdivision

·         Plan to invite C. Herr & B. Rayman to their May 20th meeting to discuss the proposed Sewage Ordinance.

 

Open Discussion

The Board decided to meet with Mr. Kline of PennDOT on May 1st at 6:30 p.m.  Bob, Dick and Budd will represent the Township.


Budd presented a letter addressed to DEP for the Board to sign.  This follows-up on CCP and agrees to an Administrative Order.  Bob made a motion to sign, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.  Letter signed.

 

Possible tap fees were discussed but the Board learned they cannot just establish tap fees; it must be a recommendation of an Engineer.  Budd should talk with Nittany Engineering.

 

Ron presented Fire Co. bills for $2,296.62 for a resolution and payment from fire tax account.

 

Tom presented the Smith-Pletcher Minor Land Development Form for the Park and Ride facility.  Bob made a motion for the Chair to sign, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.   Chair signed.  Brenda needs to call Mr. Burwell at the County to complete the form.

 

Old Business

·         Health Insurance – no discussion

·         Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 18 On Lot Sewage Disposal – discussed under Planning Commission

·         Township Building addition – no discussion

·         Update Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance – no further discussion

·         Tom asked status of Jeff’s office – Jeff is spackling and dry walling tonight (4/7)

 

At 9:25 P.M. Chairman Sharer recessed the meeting for executive session on personnel.

 

Adjournment

At 9:50 P.M. Chairman Sharer closed the executive session, reconvened the regular meeting and adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

DCNR – PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources

PCI – Planned Commercial Industrial

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

CCP – Country Club Park

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

DEP – Department of Environmental Protection

 

 

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