POTTER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING OF
The second regularly
scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on
Also in attendance were Bob
Decker, Eric Lundy, Pat Leary, Joseph Cigich, Mary Ellen Whalen, Mel Sammis, Sandra
Rishel, Ann Glaser, Andy Freeman and Bob Jacobs.
At
Approval of the minutes
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Minutes of
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Treasurer’s
Report of
Tom signed the $150,000 loan for
CCP; which Brenda still needs to sign. Internet
banking will be discussed further at a later date.
They support T-ball up
through majors – all donations go toward operating costs for the fields. Joe said their goal is to have running water
at the fields. Jake made a motion to
approve a donation, seconded by Bob, carried
unanimously; $350 was decided.
Opening of
Glenn O Hawbaker HRI Eastern Industries Mid-State Paving
$16,291.50 $20,661.25 $16,264.00 $16,057.14
All bids appeared to be in order. Dick made a motion to accept the low bid from
Mid-State on the condition Budd and Don Franson both review and okay it,
seconded by Ron, carried unanimously.
Tom recapped the information
for a DCNR grant application to do a master plan for the 165 acres farm. Bob Jacobs commented if you ever try to get
state funds for the site, you need a master plan. Tom & Bob J. pointed out that applying
for the grant does not mean you will get the money or that you have to use the
money if you do get it. After
discussion, Ron made a motion to support applying for a grant to do a master
plan, seconded by Tom, vote failed
with Bob, Dick and Jake opposing.
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Eric presented a
revised Memorandum of Understanding between the Meadows and the Township. Bob Decker pointed out DEP basically got
commitment from the Meadows with the 537 plan and DEP needs to make Meadows
aware they have no option. Bob Rayman
suggested having a work session with DEP on how best to approach getting the
Meadows on board.
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NEA Engineering
Agreement was presented; Dick made a motion to sign it, seconded by Bob, carried unanimously. Agreement
signed.
Subdivisions –
none
Solicitor’s Report – Bob R.
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Bob needs a copy
of Ordinance #1 as soon as possible to send to DCNR.
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Recommends the
Township meets with DEP on CCP and Meadows.
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Asked status of the
sewer ordinance. Public Hearing will be
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Asked status of
Park and Ride agreement. Bob C. spoke
with Greg Kausch of Centre Regional Planning, who has sent the agreement to PennDOT
and to the Legion for their comments on the $1,000 amount that we questioned.
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Commented on
supporting Hope Miller – a support letter from us would be okay but; 1. we
don’t have direct involvement & 2.we shouldn’t use tax payer money for
financial support.
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Bob R was asked about
approval to pay bills since Brenda was sick and didn’t make the formal bills to
pay list. The bills list Brenda printed was
comprised of mostly standard monthly bills so Bob C. made a motion to pay the bills
pending review at next meeting, seconded by Ron, carried unanimously.
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Budd presented
Resolution #13 for signatures only – it was approved at
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Asked whether
Minor Subdivisions should have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) even though not
required, so we can recover our costs.
Was told to get a MOU whether a major or minor subdivision.
Correspondence as listed separately and distributed. (no questions)
Road Superintendent’s Report - Budd
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1.
Robert Horner $80 and 2. Shorty’s
Seasonal Services $95. Budd was told to
accept Horner.
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Asked if the
Board wants a road named at a new driveway on
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He and Jeff
reviewed the Agnes Homan Subdivision & presented their comments – does the
Board have comments? No, Jeff’s and
Budd’s comments are sufficient.
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After discussing the
new tractor specs and 2-prices, Dick made a motion, seconded by Ron, to buy the
John Deere at $39,151 less $6,775 trade-in, plus a spare tire, carried unanimously. Purchase will include
a full day’s training.
Old Business
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The Fire Co.
Advisory Committee meeting is
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The Township needs
to appoint a voting delegate and an alternate to the Earned Income Tax
Committee by
New Business
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Regarding S.R. 45
turning lane construction, the Board discussed recommending to PennDOT the work
be done at night. Ron made a motion to
recommend to PennDOT the turning lane construction be done overnight for safety
and business reasons, seconded by Dick, carried
unanimously. Bob C. will email PennDOT of their decision and
Brenda will write a confirming letter to PennDOT.
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Tom presented an
Adjournment
Ron made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Jake, meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda
K. Burd
Secretary/Treasurer
CCP –
DCNR – PA Dept of
Conservation and Natural Resources
DEP – PA Department of
Environmental Protection
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