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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2010

 

The first regular monthly meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Ron Sweitzer, Bob Corman, Dick Decker and Jake Tanis present.  Also attending were Zoning Officer Jeff McClellan, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd.  

 

Also in attendance were Binky Lush,  Mary Ellen Whalen, Mel Sammis, John Getz, Joshua Getz, Chad Stafford, Todd Bowersox, Sandra Rishel, Alan Decker & Sylvester Gallagher.

                                                                                                                                                                       

At 7:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.

 

Chairman Sharer reported they held an executive session at 6:30 P.M. on Security issues.

 

Citizen’s Concerns

·         Josh Getz, a Boy Scout, attended as a learning tool to help earn his badge.

·         The Board discussed which CCP checking account to pay interest on the construction loan. They believe it’s best from Construction Fund but Mr. Sharer will discuss with Eric Lundy.

 

Approval of minutes

·         Minutes of February 8, 2010 were approved as presented by motion of Mr. Tanis, seconded by Mr. Decker, carried unanimously.

 

Roy Rupert

·         Brenda handed out January’s and February’s written reports.

 

Eric Lundy, Nittany Engineering, Country Club Park

·         Brenda handed out Eric’s written report.

 

Subdivisions

·         Sylvester Gallagher asked if he needs to name his street.  Yes, coordinate with Norm Spackman.

·         Chad Stafford, PennTerra gave a preliminary review of the planned development at the Old Fort.

 

Zoning Officer’s Report – Jeff McClellan

·         Distributed February‘s zoning report and gave status of Sewage Management Program.

·         Mr. Sharer commented on Ashford Manor Assoc. wanting to use the Township Building for a meeting 3/25/10.  He will give the info to Mr. McClellan to call her.

 

Secretary’s Report – Brenda

·         Presented 4-M Construction’s surety questionnaire, completed with assistance from NEA, for signature.  Mr. Sweitzer made a motion for the Chair to sign, seconded by Mr. Corman, carried unanimously.

·         Reported receiving a call from Kimberly of DCED on CDBG grant for Centre Hall Mountain sewer project.  She wants to audit and close the grant but Pat Casher has retired.  I called Mr. Casher–the line was disconnected.  I emailed Mr. Casher and have not yet heard back.  The Board suggested I contact SBWJA also.

·         Presented 2-ELA Engineering bills to reimburse Tri-Municipal Park. 1/3 of Dec. 2009 is $2,664.85 & 1/3 of Jan. 2010 is $4,182.43. Mr. Decker made a motion to pay these amounts by In-lieu-of-fee account, seconded by Mr., Tanis, carried unanimously.

·         Presented 2009 Survey of Financial Condition for signature by Chair.  Mr. Corman made that motion, seconded by Mr. Sweitzer, carried unanimously.

 

(Secretary’s Report continued)

·         Presented Dept. of Auditor General Municipal Pensions and Fire Relief Program Form AG-385 for signature by Chair.  Mr. Corman made that motion, seconded by Mr. Decker, carried unanimously.

·         Received a request from Centre Hall-Potter Youth Baseball League for a donation.  Mr. Corman made a motion to donate $350, seconded by Mr. Sweitzer, carried unanimously.

·         Asked if we should get liability, worker’s comp, etc. insurance quotes this year.  No.

·         Asked if the “vernal pool management” article is okay for the Newsletter.  Not as written.

·         Presented CCP Chapter 94 Report for review/signature.  Tabled until 3/8/10 to sign.

·         Reported I will use overtime to run an errand 3/2/10.

·         Reported on the efforts Bill Rockey of Jersey Shore Bank puts forth on our behalf.

All correspondence received was copied to the Board 3/1/10

 

Old Business

·         Old 144 road name decision. Mel Sammis has no cooperation from neighbors on a road name change.  She will write to the County & all emergency responders and follow-up with the Township.

 

New Business – none

 

Open Discussion

 

Adjournment

At 8:10 P.M. Mr. Corman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Sweitzer, meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Brenda Burd

Secretary/Treas.

 

 

CCP – Country Club Park

DCED – PA Dept of Community & Economic Development

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

SBWJA – Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

 

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