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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JULY 7, 2008

 

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

 

Also in attendance were Sandra Rishel, Mark Ralston, Mel Sammis, Mary Ellen Whalen, and Harry Wasson.  

 

At 7:02 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 June 9, 2008 were approved as presented on a motion by Ron, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizen’s Concerns

·         Mel Sammis asked about the Sinking Creek Road intersection inspections.  Budd and Don Franson do the road; PennDOT has an independent contractor inspect the intersection.

 

Mark Ralston – Reported he received notice from DEP reminding him CCP needs a water test following a ½-inch rainfall; it will cost nothing.  Mark asked if the Board would like him to handle this matter.  Ron made a motion to approve Mark coordinating the test, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

 

Subdivisions – none

 

Zoning Officer’s Report

·         June’s report handed out prior to meeting.

 

Secretary’s Report – Brenda

·         Due to potential danger of someone leaving the zoning office as the mail carrier comes, Jeff and I discussed options with the mail carrier.  The post office suggested we move the mailbox to outside the main office door.  Board gave permission to Budd to buy & mount a new mail box.

·         Notice was received from the CPA and PSATS of IRS increasing the mileage rate from 50.5¢ to 58.5¢ per mile effective 7/1/08.  Dick made a motion to approve the rate increase if it fits in the budget, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously. 

·         Reported Bob Rayman has reviewed and approved the Sinking Creek Irrevocable Letter of Credit.

·         Steve Zook for Mifflin County recycling asked whether we would like a dumpster for metals and receive 6¢ per pound.  After discussion, Board declined.

·         Centre County Solid Waste Authority will have a “roving recycling review” in the County this summer.  They want us to advertise the dates & times in our Township which are:  Snappy’s 8/4,

      9-11:30 am; Country Club Park 9/16, 9-10:30 am; next to the Township Building 9/16, 11:00 am 12:30 pm.  There will be give-a-ways & sign up to win a radio prize.  Board said okay. 

·         Presented a SEO Memo-Of-Understanding for Matthew Spigelmyer – signed.

·         Reported we received the signed CDBG grant contract for SBWJA sewer extension; Pat Casher has been informed & I’ve kept a file copy.

·         At Tom’s request, I asked Millheim about “flagger training and certification”.  It will be 7/22 8 am to noon and cost $15 to $25 per person.  After discussion, Jake made a motion, seconded by Dick for all 5-road crew members to get certified.  I will let Millheim know.

 

 

 

 

·         The Board discussed my memo of 7/2 of various items:

1.         Tabled a firm decision on changing the locks on Brenda’s door.

2.         Getting unmatched chairs for the meeting room, I’m to get prices for various matching chairs.

3.         Need action on Chuck Herr’s new mileage rates effective 7/1/08. Was discussed and Ron made a motion to accept, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

4.         Discussed eliminating 364-2456 land line at 124 Short Rd (meeting room).  The cost is $25 per month to keep.  I was told to eliminate it since Jeff has it active at 125 Short Rd.

5.         Asked Tom and Budd for a meeting date with Randy Albert to discuss liquid fuels transition.  July 31st is suggested. I will confirm with Mr. Albert.  

 

Road Superintendent’s Report

·         Presented Form MS-339 Application for County Aid for signatures.  Ron made a motion to approve, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  Signed.

·         Presented 2-proposed driveways from PennDOT for review.  No issues.

·         Said the Township received a $14,000 grant to upgrade Shunk Road.

 

Ron presented 3-Fire Company bills totaling $5,991.41.  Ron made a motion to approve Resolution #9 to pay these bills from Fire Protection, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

 

Old Business

·         Health Insurance – Brenda was asked to get 3-quotes for $1,000 and $2,000 deductible and if possible to ask for Potter coverage alone and for a combined group coverage.

·         Proposed Ordinance – Chapter 18 on lot sewage disposal.  Board will have recommendation by August meeting.

·         Township Building addition – on hold

·         Update Zoning Map – recommendation has gone to the Board

·         Update Zoning Ordinance for farming – recommendation has gone to the Board but are now discussing “duplexes”

·         Occupancy permits – Tom spoke with Rick who has taken care of Mr. Horner – nothing further

·         Tri-Municipal (farm) next meeting is July 15th at 10:00 a.m. with a DCNR rep.

·         Liquid Fuels payroll – Brenda worked with Xochi Confer on getting a cut off effective 7/1/08. 

·         Establish tap fees – Nittany Engineering has all info – Budd & Brenda will meet with them on 7/9

·         Centre Hall Mountain sewer extension – the signed grant was received 7/7/08.  Public Hearing on mandatory hook-up will be July 14, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.  Tom said there is hardship funding available for hook-ups.

 

Open Discussion

·         Dick purchased a DVD player for about $400.

·         Tom reported he spoke with Budd and the road crew today (7/7).  Some favor 4-10 hour work days.  After discussion, the Board decided against as it does not serve the Township favorably.

·         Brenda read 2-letters complaining about traffic speed both on Strawberry Hill Rd. and High St.  Strawberry Hill has speed limits posted and Budd will check into posting High St. by resolution.  They also discussed “rent a cop”. 

·         Tom handed out Real Estate Millages for all of Centre County

 

At 8:45 P.M. Chairman Sharer recessed the regular meeting for executive session on a legal issue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

At 9:10 P.M. Chairman Sharer closed the executive session and reconvened and closed the regular meeting. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

DEP – PA Department of Environmental Resources

CCP – Country Club Park

CPA – Certified Public Accountant

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

DCNR – PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

 

 

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