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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2009

 

The first regular monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 2, 2009 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 Zoning Officer Jeff McClellan, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd.  

 

Also in attendance were Thomas Bowes, Eric Lundy, Pam Winter, Chuck Herr, John Sepp, Sandra Rishel, Rod Humphrey, Craig Kissell and Ryan McCombie.

 

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 minutes

·         Minutes of February 9, 2009 were approved as presented on a motion by Dick, seconded by Bob, carried unanimously.

 

Citizen’s Concerns – none

 

Centre Hall Fire Co. – no show

 

Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority – no show

 

Charles Herr – Sewage Enforcement Officer

·         Reported he, Pam, Jeff and Tom met with DEP Feb. 26th – DEP would like our ordinance to be a “model” ordinance.  Asked the Board to set a work session date with the Supervisors, Planning Commission, Bob Rayman, Jeff McClellan and him & Pam to work exclusively on the sewage management program.  DEP’s changes need incorporated before the work session.  The Board confirmed the SEO and Solicitor should proceed.  Work session was set for Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 P.M. and Brenda was designated to take minutes.

 

Eric Lundy – Nittany Engineering for CCP

·         Reported on the meeting 2/13/09 with the Meadows, Ron & Brenda for the Township, Dave Henning for PennVest and a phone conference with DEP.  Eric pointed out a need for open discussions with the Board, Meadows and CHPSA.

·         Bob C. pointed out the need for the Meadows to commit or back out as he knows of options other than Meadows.  Eric will contact the Meadows with ultimatum.

·         Eric was asked for tapping cost per EDU.

·         Discussed Act 537 showing a lower cost figure than submitted to PennVest which reduces our chance to receive the funds requested of PennVest; we might be held to Act 537 amount.

·         Eric left 2008 Chapter 94 Report for review until 3/9/09 meeting.

·         Eric left Act 14 Notification letter of acknowledgement for Secretary to acknowledge receipt.

·         Eric provided NEA response to CHPSA for the Board to review until 3/9/09.

 

Solicitor’s Report

·         DCNR has contacted him regarding flood plain ordinance changes that need addressed or we won’t be eligible for flood insurance or FEMA funds in case of emergency.  He’s revised our Ordinance and submitted it to DCNR. The revised ordinance needs adopted by May 1 so we’ll need a public hearing.

·         NEA amended their contract to meet his recommendations and can now be signed.

·         Requested an executive session on a sewage issue Chuck Herr has and to discuss the response he received from L & I.

 

Roy and Mark Rupert – CCP monthly report

·         Handed out by Brenda.  The Board does not like what Ruperts gave them – it tells them nothing.  They want a written report of their activities.

 

Subdivisions

·         Tom Bowes for Mahaffy – presented Component II for her Dad’s residence and her business only.

·         Chuck, acting as Zoning, wanted to be sure Component II, item #9 says yes (it does), #10 says no (it does) & #11 says yes (it does).

·         Chuck, acting as SEO, asked the Board how often he should check Mahaffy’s meter.  He recommends 6-months and if that proves okay change to once per year, and reports sent to the office monthly.  Chuck said they’ll be in violation if the flow goes over 420 gal.  Dick made a motion to approve Component II with 420 gal. flow and inspect twice a year the first year and annually after that if all goes well, seconded by Bob, motion carried with Ron abstaining for personal reasons. 

·         Tom B. presented Resolution #7 to adopt the Mahaffy Component II.  Jake made a motion to adopt, seconded by Bob, carried unanimously.  Planning Module was left with Brenda.

·         John Sepp for United Rentals proposing United Rentals moving to Summer Lane and eventually replacing Shaner Baseball Field.  John was told to speak with Don Franson on the traffic and to be sure everything meets zoning and sewage.  Chuck pointed out a proposed office use at the same road entry.

 

Road Superintendent Report

·         Asked for a road check date.  March 28, 2009 at 8:00 A.M.; Budd should make a priority list.

·         Presented improvements to Weaver Road at Rte 45 for which a grant will be received.  Ron made a motion to proceed, seconded by Jake, carried unanimously.

Secretary’s Report – Brenda

·         Presented Resolution #8 to reimburse the Fire Co. for $2,568.15 for Glick & Miller Motor bills.  Bob made a motion to approve if we can get the truck number for the switches, seconded by Ron, carried unanimously.

·         Presented Insurance quote information from Kilmer Agency for all insurances.  EMC came down $4,700 to $17,688.  Okay.

·         Reported my Treasurer’s Bond came through for $1-million as requested.  Tom signed the paper work the last week of Feb.

·         Regarding the CCP loan, NEA recommends 10%-15% of the cost or $100,000-$150,000.  Was told to get the paper work for 3/9 meeting.

·         Presented SEO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for soil testing for Denny and Cindy Foust.  Ron made a motion, seconded by Bob to sign the MOU, carried unanimously.  Signed.

·         Presented CCATO’s request for scholarship fund money.  Dick made a motion to donate $50, seconded by Bob, carried unanimously.

·         Reported the 2009 E-3 Oil will be re-bid 3/9/09.

 

New Business

·         Tom reported the CCATO convention is Wed. 3/25/09

·         Tom reported receipt of a letter from Ron Sweitzer resigning from the Planning Commission effective immediately.  Regarding a replacement, Dick was told to speak with both Kevin Daniels and Mike Fuller.

·         Tom reported Norman Lathbury will retire in April then the State Dept of Ag office will be reduced from 8 to 2 people.

·         Tom said the dinner/meeting with the Fire Co. is 3/26/09 and Brenda should advertise it for 6:15 P.M.

 

Old Business

·         Proposed Sewage Management Plan – SEO update 3/2/09.  Joint work session on 3/24/09.

·         Township Building – on hold

·         Zoning map & Ordinance –public hearing on 3/9/09

·         Establish CCP water tap fees, then Resolution – NEA working on

·         Establish CCP sewer tapping fees, then Resolution – NEA working on

·         Approval of Benefits language – another change was added for Brenda to do for 3/9/09

·         Comments on Park & Ride Agreement – not discussed

 

At 8:50 P.M. Tom recessed the regular meeting and called an executive session on 2-legal matters. 

 

Adjournment

At 9:25 P.M. Tom closed the executive session and reconvened and adjourned the regular meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

DEP – PA Department of Environmental Resources

CCP – Country Club Park

CHPSA – Centre Hall Potter Sewer Authority

NEA – Nittany Engineering & Assoc.

DCNR – Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency

L & I – Labor & Industry

CCATO – Centre County Association Township Officials

 

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