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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2009

 

The second regularly scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Jake Tanis, III, Dick Decker and Ron Sweitzer attending.  Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd.  Bob Corman was absent.

 

Also in attendance were Bob Decker, Eric Lundy, LeDon Young, Sandra Rishel and Ann Glaser.

 

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. 

 

Approval of the minutes

·         Minutes of January 5, 2009 were approved as presented on a motion by Dick, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously.

·         Financial Report of December 31, 2008 was approved on a motion by Ron, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously. 

·         The Board discussed the Fire Co. Operations Fund and decided to pay it back to the General Fund on a motion by Ron, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.

 

Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

Bob Decker & Eric Lundy, Nittany Engineering for CCP

·         Reported the 537 Plan was approved by DEP which means we can apply for 50% reimbursement of our engineering costs but they must first be paid in full.  They will apply for a State grant then pursue PennVest.  Discussed Act 57 tapping fees; the Township needs to decide the tapping fee and adopt a resolution for the tapping fees.  The Township also needs to pass a mandatory connection ordinance for CCP/Meadows and to be very careful considering growth with the maximum capacity limit.

 

LeDon Young – Library/Penns Valley Historical Museum

1.  Presented information on the Centre County Library costs.  The Township was asked to increase the budget from the 79˘ to $1.00 per cardholder increasing the donation to $1,200 for the County.  She was told we do budget in September & October of each year and 2009 has already been approved.

2.       The Historical Museum is planning a 100th birthday celebration of the round barn in Potter Township in 2010.  She asked for a Township representative to serve on the birthday board and may come back about donation. 

 

Planning Commission Report – Dick

·         At their organization meeting Dick was elected Chair and Ron Grove Vice Chair.

 

Subdivisions – none

 

Old Business – none

 

Solicitor’s Report – Bob

·         Reported he notarized the 2-Alirry Ridge easement agreements – they need recorded. 

·         Reported all parties have signed the farm agreement except Gregg Township.

·         Presented more information on Right to Know laws to copy for the Board.

·         Advised the Board to look at short term interim financing for CCP that can be paid when the grant money comes.  Brenda should talk to Jersey Shore Bank.

·         Commented on the Rupert’s monitoring error.  Brenda is supposed to be sure they follow up.

 

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report –Brenda  

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

·         Presented Elections Office request to use the Township facility May 19th and November 3rd.  Ron made that motion, seconded by Jake, motion carried unanimously.

·         Reported I’ve had no response on Maxwell’s Contract with the developer to finalize the Maintenance Bond.  Tabled again.

·         Presented Resolution #3-2009 to close out Peer to Peer Grant and allow the Chair to finalize paperwork.  Ron made that motion, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.

·         Asked if they want Insurance quotes this year. They said to have our agent get quotes.

·         Reminded them PSATS conference registrations are due 1/23/09.

·         Presented a letter to the Fire Co. for Tom’s signature.  Approved on a motion by Dick, seconded by Ron, motion carried unanimously. Tom will meet with them 1/13/09.

Correspondence as listed separately and distributed.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report - Budd

·         Reported they’re mostly doing snow removal.

·         He will have material bids ready for opening 2/9/09.

·         Discussed snowmobile crossing signs – we must apply for PennDOT permit from Crowfield to Decker Valley Road.

·         Reported he spoke with Rod Johnson about employment. (will discuss in executive session)

 

New Business

·         Need voting delegate for state convention.  Ron made a motion Tom be delegate, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously. 

 

Open Discussion

·         Dick complimented the road crew on their snow removal job.

 

At 8:35 PM Tom recessed the meeting for executive session on personnel.

 

At 9:00 PM Tom closed executive session and reconvened the regular meeting.  Jake made a motion to hire Rod Johnson on a part time trial basis over the winter months, seconded by Dick, motion carried unanimously.  

 

Adjourn

Chairman Sharer adjourned the meeting at 9:02 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

CCP – Country Club Park

DEP – PA Department of Environmental Protection

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

 

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