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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2009

 

The first regular monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 3, 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 Charles Herr, Pam Winter, John Mazich, Sandra Rishel, Ann Glaser, Stan Wallace, Bob Decker and Sam Lush.

 

At 7:02 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 July 13, 2009 were approved as presented on a motion by Dick, seconded by Ron, carried unanimously.

 

Citizen’s Concerns

·         Ann thanked the Supervisors for allowing the Penns Valley Conservation Board to meet at the Township.  They will not need the facility for the August 12th meeting.

 

Bob Decker for CCP

·         Bob D. asked for permission to reduce the scope of the H2O grant application with the assurance we will still receive the full approved amount of H2O grant. NEA will do a letter to DCED with these scope changes for Brenda to copy onto letterhead and sign.  Bob Corman made a motion to approve the reduction of scope, seconded by Ron, carried unanimously.

·         Bob D. asked for approval to advertise for bids per Bob Rayman’s review, with a bid opening of Sept. 14th.

·         Discussed PennVest funding that will have other rounds of approval (next round Oct 27th) but suggests looking into local financing as an option. 

·         Bob D. advised the Board that project costs are needed prior to establishing sewer tapping fees and we won’t have them until bids are opened.

·         Tom presented the H2O Grant acknowledgement letter, Ron made a motion to sign, seconded by Bob C., carried unanimously.

 

Subdivisions

Stan Wallace presented Montminy Subdivision Component 1 Planning Module.  A new lot was created and the 2-lots will share a driveway.  Motion was made by Ron, seconded by Jake to approve Component 1, carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Ron, seconded by Dick to ask for fee in-lieu-of parkland, carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Ron, seconded by Bob to sign the Municipal Response Request with the comments they want in lieu of parkland fee (which is already on the plan) and they want the shared driveway named, carried unanimously. 

 

CHPSA – John Mazich

John handed out and reviewed a written report with the Board.

 

Rupert’s Monthly CCP Report

Report was handed out.  The Board likes the typed report.

 

 

 

Ordinance #3-2009-Building & Zoning Permit Ordinance (replaces Ordinance #2-2006)

Discussed both proposed options.  Bob made a motion to accept the option of the 150-ft. or under skid shed can get a permit for $25 without an SEO inspection, seconded by Ron.  VOTE:  Bob, Ron and Tom voting aye; Dick and Jake voting nay.  Ordinance was signed & is effective immediately.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report – Jeff

·         Distributed July’s report

 

At 8:48 P.M. The Fire Co. stopped by with their new tanker truck and Chairman Sharer recessed the meeting to look at the new tanker.

 

At 8:56 P.M. Chairman Sharer reconvened the regular meeting. 

 

Chairman Sharer presented a 21-day temporary events permit application for Sam Lush for the Board’s consideration.  There was lengthy discussion with Chuck Herr of the sewage laws and portable toilet usage for this special event permit with regard to his current sewage issues.  Jake made a motion to approve the 21-day events permit, seconded by Dick.  VOTE:  Jake, Dick, Bob and Tom voting aye, Ron voting nay.  Chuck Herr discussed portable toilet use and locking the water off and Dick made a motion that no permit is required for portable toilets, seconded by Jake, VOTE carried unanimously.  It was agreed there would be no water usage in the portable toilets and water will be locked off for this events permit.  Mr. Herr needs a copy of these approved minutes to send to DEP.

 

At 8:33 P.M. Chairman Sharer recessed the meeting for an executive session on legal issues.

 

At 9:40 P.M. Chairman Sharer closed the executive session and reconvened the meeting.

 

They discussed possible local financing for CCP.  Brenda should ask Eric Lundy to check rates at banks other than Jersey Shore Bank for comparison, then give the Board his recommendation.

 

Secretary’s Report – Brenda

·         Asked them to establish a conditional use hearing date for Sam Lush for the General Potter Barn.  They chose Mon., August 17, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. providing Bob Rayman can attend on that date.

·         Reported I wrote a letter to Grange Fair regarding the amusement tax check they submit to us.  They need to show us they are paying us 50% and they don’t.  Our next letter should come from Attorney Rayman.  Ron reported on a California group coming to Grange Fair in Sept.  Brenda should call Darlene about amusement tax on this event.

·         It’s time to renew our annual maintenance agreement with Nittany Office on the copier. Do you want to renew it or consider a new one?  I should check with Mike C. who was getting prices for new copiers.

·         Reported Comcast called 7/31/09 and the phone service portion of the contract is close to being done.

·         Reported that at the July 22nd CCAMS meeting we adopted By-laws and opened nominations for officers for which we will vote on at the Sept. 23rd meeting.

·         Reported I need to leave no later than 1:00 pm Friday, 8/7/09. No problem.

·         I handed out the proposed Geisinger renewal information from Rod Humphrey.  I should ask Rod to attend Aug 10th meeting.

Correspondence I’ve copied to the Board 8/3/09:

            5/19/09 Tri-Municipal Park notes

            Fire Co. land payment schedule

            5/12/09 Fire Co. minutes

            6/9/09 Fire Co. minutes

Jake commented on attending the last Fire Committee meeting; discussion was held on fire tax money distribution and their lack of providing a budget.

 

 

 

New Business

·         Bob Rayman’s letter to Attorney Fleming was discussed and is ‘okay’

·         Tom reported on Tri-Municipal Park discussions.  ELA Group has been volunteering input for the park and comment was made that at some point that service will need to be bid.

 

Adjournment

At 10:20 P.M. Ron made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jake, meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

CCP – Country Club Park

NEA –  Nittany Engineering & Assoc.

DCED – PA Dept of Community & Economic Development

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

CCAMS – Centre County Assoc. of Municipal Secretaries

 

 

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