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POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2010

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer Chaiman, Ron Sweitzer Vice Chairman, Bob Corman, Dick Decker and Jake Tanis, III attending. Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks, and Secretary/Treas. Brenda Burd.

Also in attendance were Eric Lundy, Binky Lush, Kathy Mothersbaugh, Melicent Sammis, Mike S., Dave & Dawn Nicholas, Gayle & Heather Kuhlman, Sara Martin, Lucille Martin, Sandra Rishel, & Mounty Litz.

At 7:00 P.M. Chairman Sharer opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag. An executive session was held with Sam & Binky Lush prior to the meeting.

Citizen’s Concerns

· K. Mothersbaugh commented on the high weeds at the Sinking Creek Rd & SR 144 intersection.

· M. Sammis commented on Chuck Herr’s sewage management fee.

· G. Kuhlman asked about options for her failing septic system. Mr. Sharer said the Board first needs to talk with Chuck Herr & Tom will ask the County about any possible funding.

Approval of the minutes

· Minutes of June 7, 2010 were approved as presented by motion of Mr. Corman, seconded by Mr. Decker, carried unanimously 5-0.

· Treasurer’s Report of May 31, 2010 was approved as presented by motion of Mr. Sweitzer, seconded by Mr. Corman, carried unanimously 5-0.

CCP – by Eric Lundy, Nittany Engineering (Country Club Park)

· Eric and the Board discussed concerns whether Harger will meet the critical DEP deadline.

· Presented Application #6 for 4-M Construction for $88,105.13; and

· Application #2 for Dave Kronenwetter for $74,847.26; and

· Application #2 for Harger Construction for $46,265.28; and

· Engineering bills for $13,074.53. Mr. Corman made a motion to approve these pay estimates, seconded by Mr. Sweitzer, carried unanimously 5-0.

· These pay estimates total $222,292.20 of which $147,123.62 will be requisitioned from H2O grant and $75,168.58 requisitioned from Jersey Shore Bank loan. Mr. Sweitzer made the motion to approve & sign these requisitions, seconded by Mr. Comran, carried unanimously 5-0.

· Presented the formal Change Orders approved by motion at 6/7/2010 meeting on Eric’s report.

· Mr. Sharer said they chose white for the roof to match the present concrete building.

· The PennVest application was resubmitted and accepted.

· A construction progress meeting will be 6/16/2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the job site.

· Mr. Sharer reminded Eric we need a proposal from Nittany Engineering.

Subdivisions

· Brenda presented a memo from Norm Spackman asking approval for ”Green Meadow Lane” for the Tobey Subdivision. Mr. Corman made that motion, seconded by Mr. Decker, carried unanimously 5-0.

· Fred Henry presented plans for Willis Dobson Estate. The Board reviewed the plans and determined the new lot is in Spring Township and not subject to our in-lieu-of fee and Bob Rayman will provide verbiage for Mr. Henry to put on the plan.

· Brenda presented the Municipal Response request for Willis Dobson Estate and per Bob Rayman, no new dwell units are being added in Potter Township & therefore no in-lieu-of fee required; any new dwelling unit will be built in Spring Township; approved by motion of Mr. Sweitzer, seconded by Mr. Tanis, carried unanimously 5-0.

· Ron Sweitzer presented a lot subdivision for Boyd & Jeanne Homan and asked to waive the number of lots for the street standards. Ron said Jeff would like the Board to waive the street standards like they did for Gallagher’s subdivision but they would still have to complete the subdivision paperwork. If they waive the standards, Homans won’t need the cul de sac. Mr. Sweitzer made a motion to waive the roads & street standards and Mr. Corman supports that if ‘as long as there’s no further subdivision’ is put on the plan; seconded by Mr. Tanis; discussion: Tom said there are some standards that must be met – the standards cannot be waived entirely; they don’t have to bring the road up to Township standards and pave it, but they must keep it mud free. Vote carried unanimously 5-0.

Planning Commission – Dick Decker (no meeting)

· Dick and Jeff met with General Code and they should have a quote to codify by the Planning meeting on 6/22. General Code would keep it maintained & updated.

· Brenda said she wrote to the new Planning member and advised him of the meeting dates.

Solicitor’s Report – Bob Rayman

· He received a report of a property that had an open septic tank with no lid; he contacted them about it being a hazard.

· Said we need to push the contractor at the Meadows to get done on time to keep DEP happy and so we can get our money.

· The State College Baseball tax case is in mediation.

· L & I (Labor & Industry) will be doing an audit of building permits.

· Brenda reported giving information to Bob Rayman from the Tax Collector about serving on Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Rayman will research the language and do a memo to the Board.

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report – Brenda Burd

· Presented Resolution #10-2010 for State College Baseball’s Component II approved April 12^th. Mr. Decker made a motion to approve seconded by Mr. Corman; carried unanimously 5-0.

· Presented bills to be paid list for review & approval. All bills approved by all Board members.

· Asked permission to post notice of a temporary job at the Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority. Ok.

· Reported I printed one copy of Homeland Security “Private Sector Resources Catalog” for our files.

· Presented info on “Tractor Rally in the Valley” for July 24^th. The Board said to send the event coordinator our criteria.

· Reported I resubmitted the PennVest application on 6/8/2010 but there was still a problem with their software and I may need to submit again.

· Reported our anti-virus expired and Mike Clitherow was in the office 6/14/2010 to download a new version on all 4 computers.

· Asked if the Board had comments for the CCMPO deadline 6/15/2010 – no.

· Asked if the Board had any questions/comments for PennDOT on their 6/10/2010 letter indicating their road work list. No.

· Correspondence I wrote: to Eric Lundy 6/8/10 approving his proposed Change Orders on 6/7/2010.

· To Michael Troyan of his appointment on Planning Commission & the meeting dates; and to the 2-persons interviewed that were not appointed.

· To PSATS to change “Township News” subscription from Kevin Daniels’ to Michael Troyan.

All correspondence was copied to the Board.

Mr. Corman commented on the ad prices for riff raff & brush collection.

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd Brooks

· They’re preparing for the paving job. (Sinking Creek and Manor Roads)

· They will prepare for the oiling & chipping project next.

· Doing bridge maintenance on Lower Georges Valley Bridge & painting the concrete abutments on Short Rd.

· Reported he needs to widen a section of Decker Valley Road to accommodate school buses.

Penns Valley Regional Planning Commission – no meeting

Tri-Municipal Park – no meeting

Next meeting is 6/15/2010. Mr. Sharer said they will review some By-laws so they can operate properly. Board decided 9 is a good number for an advisory committee - 3 from each municipality with at least 1 of the 3 being a Supervisor/Council member.

Old Business

· Brenda was asked to get some days/times from Mike Clitherow to meet with Mr. Sharer and another Supervisor.

New Business

· The Board needs to meet with Chuck Herr

Open Discussion

· A resident reported there is a letter in Homan’s Store about a sewer meeting tonight. The resident was advised this is not from the Township & no sewer meeting was planned.

· A resident commented on people speeding off S.R. 144 onto Tucker Rd.

Adjournment

At 8:30 P.M. Chairman Sharer adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

DEP – PA Dept of Environmental Protection

CCMPO – Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization

PSATS – PA State Association of Township Supervisors

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