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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2008

 

The second regularly scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Jake Tanis, III, Bob Corman, and Ron Sweitzer attending.  Also attending were Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd.  Dick Decker was absent.

 

Also in attendance were Nancy Doty, Mary Ellen Whalen, Sandra Rishel, and Joy and Alan Decker.

 

At 7:00 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 June 2, 2008 – Dick called Brenda with a correction he would like made to the minutes under Zoning Officer’s Report 3rd paragraph:  ‘Dick commented that every effort should be made to resolve this with Rick H. to avoid legal action and the cost involved and that Dick is willing to meet with Tom and Rick to resolve the issue.’  Bob pointed out “Senior” is misspelled under Tara Harlos’ request.  Bob said under Old Business at Liquid Fuels payroll – Brenda will work with Xochi Confer on getting a clean cut off effective July 1, 2008.  Bob asked about getting additional information to Nittany Engineering to establish tap fees.  Brenda said she needs to get some costs to them and is working on that information.  With all these comments and corrections, Bob made a motion to approve, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·         Financial Report for May 31, 2008 was approved as presented on a motion by Bob, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizen’s Concerns – none       

 

PennDOT letter dated May 20, 2008 proposing to widen S.R. 45 to provide a center turn lane from Segment 0410/Offset 1840 to Segment 0430/Offset 0000.  Project will include traffic signal upgrade at intersection of S.R. 45 and S.R. 144.

·         Brenda read the letter aloud.  Comments are:  Bob wondered where the turning lane will end.  Bob said the left turn into Snappy’s off S.R. 45 needs addressed as part of this project.  Budd was asked if he knew what they will do at the light.  Budd said they plan to put in turning arrows.  Bob opposes turning arrows.  The Board said to ask PennDOT to attend a Fall meeting.  

 

Planning Commission Report – none

 

Subdivisions – none

 

Solicitor’s Report – none

 

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report – Brenda

·         Presented Dean Smith’s letter of hire for approval and signatures.

·         Presented bills to be paid list for review and approval.  All bills approved by all 4-Board members.

·         Presented SEO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Nate Rimmey.  Ron made a motion to sign the MOU, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

·         Reported the Township received an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Sinking Creek from PennDOT, approved by PennDOT with PennDOT as beneficiary, the Township as Applicant and Valley Business as Co-Applicant.  The amount is $371,934.75.  Send to Bob Rayman for review/comments.

·         Asked if my vacation request is approved.  Yes.

·         Reported I signed the Planning Module for Seven Mountains Winery as approved by the Board June 2nd.

·         Correspondence I wrote:

            1. Centre County Planning Office on Barbara Bubb Subdivision in lieu of fee is not applicable.

            2. Centre County Planning Office that Pam Mussey paid in lieu of fees for 4-lots.

            3. Norm Spackman, 911 addressing specialist, approval of Centre Ridge Lane for Hooper Subdivision.

Correspondence received

·         As listed and distributed.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report - Budd

·         They are doing hot patching.

·         Preparing the roads for oiling and chipping.

·         They need to do some brush chipping for site distance at places.

·         They are mowing every day.

·         Reported he was asked for a permit for the Colyer 4th of July Parade.  He will talk to Bob Rayman to be sure the hold harmless clause is correct before issuing the permit. 

Country Club Park – Budd

·         The water is running okay.

·         The emergency phone system to the float was hooked up and DEP is aware.

 

Tom asked if they were ready to vote on Dean Smith’s hire letter.  Bob commented on and objects to the 80/20 insurance concept.  Jake made a motion to sign Dean’s hire letter as presented, seconded by Ron, motion carried with Tom, Ron and Jake voting aye and Bob approved but with concerns on the 80/20 benefit package for the family.  Letter of hire for Dean Smith was signed. 

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission Report – and – Peer to Peer – no meeting, no report

 

Old Business

·         Tom reported he spoke with Rick Hampton about the F. Horner issue and an occupancy permit was sent to Mr. Horner.  There was an address change issue.

·         Bob said he was approached by a resident that said he had to pay 3-fees for inspections but can’t reach Mr. Hampton to come back for final inspection.  Discussion followed on the lack of occupancy permits and missing zoning files.  Tom said he will talk with Dick about meeting with Rick.

·         Tom asked Brenda if Beth Ann responded on paying bills from Tri Municipal account – no.

·         Dick reserved a table at no charge for Grange Fair as proposed last meeting (6/2) to repeatedly show a DVD on septic management.  Jake made a motion to support the Grange Fair table, seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously. 

·         A motion was made by Jake, seconded by Ron, for Dick to purchase a DVD player with a flat screen for about $350 to use at Grange Fair and later can be used in the meeting room, motion carried unanimously. 

                                                                  

New Business

·         Tom reported on Penns Valley EMS.  They purchased a new ambulance last year, the mortgages are all paid off, and they have an income plus pledges for the next 3-years.  They are considering partnering with Mt Nittany Medical Center for coverage.  They also have office space for rent.

·         Jake commented on our need for a larger meeting room and asked Tom if he asked Bob Decker how much he would charge monthly.  Tom also suggested office space there as opposed to building on Short Road.  Tom will discuss prices with Mr. Decker. 

 

 

 

Open Discussion       

·         Tom asked Budd if there is a way the Township can cut costs in operations.  They discussed four 10-hour work days, less frequent trips back and forth from the job and doing shifts for the employees.  Budd was asked to consider ways to try to cut costs.

 

Adjourn

·         At 8:00 P.M. Jake made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ron; meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

DEP – PA Department of Environmental Protection

 

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