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  POTTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Potter Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA with Supervisors Tom Sharer, Dick Decker, Bob Corman, Denny Foust and Jake Tanis attending. Also attending were Solicitor Robert Rayman, Road Superintendent Budd Brooks and Sec’y Brenda Burd.

                                             

Also in attendance were Eric Lundy,  Stan Wallace, Gary Way, Sam Grove, Andy Freeman, Scott DeBell, Kathy Mothersbaugh, Mary Ellen Whalen, Russell Judy, Dennis Grove, Bob Grove, John Zerby, Allen Homan, Harry Wasson, Bill Pyle, Dan Dixon, Mike Struble, Daniel E. Wasson, Craig Weidensaul, Todd Bowersox, Sandra Rishel & Rod Humphrey, Jr.   (Galen Dreibelbis also attended)

 

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

 

Public Comments – none

 

Approval of the minutes

·       Minutes of August 8, 2011 were approved as presented by motion of Mr. Tanis, seconded by Mr. Foust, motion carried 5-0.

·       Treasurer’s Report of August 31, 2011 was approved as presented by motion of Mr. Corman, seconded by Mr. Decker, motion carried 5-0.   

 

CCP – (Country Club Park)

·       The Force Main contractor (Harger) still needs to re-pave the area where it fell in along SR 45 to PennDOT specs. 

·       Brenda & Dennis Heggenstaller are working with PennVest on loan closing & Brenda reported she spoke with Rick Bair on the closing document requirements & Financials required.

 

Dennis Grove – Sewage Enforcement/Sewage Management & other concerns

Dennis G. raised questions & comments – some responses are:

·       The Board advised Dennis G. that 1. a 537 plan is a law mandated by DEP and we would be fined if we don’t comply with the 537; 2. in this sewage program we found some old wells being used for septic systems where sewage was getting into the groundwater; 3. DEP mandated the 3-year pumping; 4. we’re trying to stay ahead of DEP to avoid having to do a total Township 537 study and plan which is very involved & costly.

·       The zoning book is being codified now & it’s hoped to be completed & on line yet this year.

·       Todd Bowersox presented Mr. Sharer with a letter suggesting an ad hoc committee be appointed to obtain concerns of the citizens & the implementation of the SMP Ordinance - all findings would be reported to the Supervisors.  Mr. Sharer agreed there’s a need of better communications & asked Todd to put a proposal together to present to the Supervisors on this committee.

 

Rupert’s written report was received

 

John Mazich – Centre Hall-Potter Sewer Authority – none

 

Planning Commission – no meeting

 

Zoning Officer’s Report was received

 

 

 

Subdivisions

·       Stan Wallace attended for Cedar Run Investments – Stan & Mr. Dreibelbis commented on UniTech’s comments on the water at County Club Park.  It was determined to have a meeting to resolve the water issue with Mark Ralston, Pat Ward (UniTech), Eric Lundy, Budd Brooks and 2-Supervisors.  

·       Stan Wallace for Ron Kuhlman’s Small Flow Treatment Facility – the Water Quality Mgmt permit was issued & Stan presented a revised Agreement changing 3-SEO inspections per year to 1-SEO inspection per year reviewed & approved by Mr. Rayman.  Mr. Foust made a motion to approve the revised agreement, seconded by Mr. Corman, motion carried 5-0.

·       Stan Wallace asked about a road issue for the Jake & Sally Tanis subdivision.  The Supervisors want to see a sketch plan before they’ll make any decisions.

·       Scott DeBell, C.S.Davidson representing The Meadows building expansion. He presented a Sewage Planning Module Exemption for approval.  Discussion: Meadows first must make improvements to existing buildings to save water usage as agreed upon in the sewer capacity agreement before proceeding with building expansion. Mr. Decker made a motion to approve the planning exemption, seconded by Mr. Tanis, motion carried 5-0 with Mr. Corman voting aye ‘with reservations.’  

 

Solicitor’s Report – Robert Rayman

·       He’s made his codification comments and all comments need completed as soon as possible.

·       He worked up an Ordinance on temporary retail business for the Board to review. 

·       He’s working with Budd on a driveway issue which he hopes will be resolved out of court.

·       He reviewed paper work on the 60-mile 6-pack event which is all State roads but needs our permission to go through the Township to obtain a PennDOT permit. Paperwork is okay.

 

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report – Brenda Burd

·       Presented bills to be paid list for review & approval. All bills approved by all 5 Supervisors.

·       Presented 1. “Retirement Plan Recovery Act of 2008” and 2. “Form W-9” for Ameriprise Money Purchase Plan for a Trustee’s signature. Mr. Sharer made a motion for a Trustee to sign both documents, seconded by Mr. Foust, motion carried 5-0.  Bob Corman signed both.

·       Asked approval of revised “Guidelines for use of Township Roads…”, adding Paragraph 4 reviewed & approved by Budd & Bob Rayman, stating the event requires a road permit.  Mr. Decker made the motion to approve the revision, seconded by Mr. Foust, motion carried 5-0. 

·       Requested discussion of Penns Valley EMS Worker Comp solicitation.  Mr. Sharer will discuss with EMS.  Keep on ‘Old Business until resolved.’

·       Asked if we should bid diesel October 10th?  Yes.

·       Asked if everyone received their CCATO registrations?  Yes.

·       Reported I received a fully executed ATP (traffic plan) for Sheetz for the file.

All correspondence was copied to the Board.   

 

Rod Humphrey, Jr. – insurance

·       Rod said the approximate 4% increase in Geisinger health & Guardian dental is the Township’s best deal. Quotes for Health America came in way high. The Board said to renew Geisinger.

 

Road Superintendent’s Report – Budd Brooks

·       The paving is done; Hawbaker’s need to seal joints yet & we’re holding their check until that’s done.

·       They still have oiling & chipping to do.

·       We received County liquid fuels application for 2012, any ideas?  No.  He will request some bridge work.

·       He’s taking Sept. 15 through 19 as vacation & will leave his phone with Rodney J.

 

Penns Valley Regional Planning

·        That meeting is the same time as budget meeting so Ron Grove will attend. Priorities are needed for the Township.

 

 

Tri Municipal ParkDenny Foust

·        Tri-Municipal needs a tax deductible status so they can receive donations.

 

Old Business  

·       CCP water rate.  Brenda should discuss with Rick Bair.

·       Code comments – Tom will discuss status with Jeff.

·       Potters Mills 537 study – Mr. Decker received a quote on a bio treatment.

·       Drop box – tabled until we’ve moved into new office.

·       Paying new truck balance – working in with budget.

 

New Business

·       Ordinance 3-2009-Mr. Decker made a motion to void Ordinance 3-2009, seconded by Mr. Tanis, but motion failed because there is a procedure to follow & Mr. Rayman should be asked about it.

·       The new ordinance draft from Mr. Rayman needs reviewed before they can set a hearing date.

 

Open Discussion

S. Rishel asked about the SMP plan not being put on the web site as originally planned. She was advised that as necessary, some areas changed to suit the 537 study. It’s not a firm plan, only projected.

 

Adjournment

At 9:25 P.M. Mr. Foust made the motion, seconded by Mr. Corman to adjourn; meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

.  Resolution #5 was presented to spply for PennVEST funding.onded by Ron,  daily logs and report to the Board ,mopnthly.Brenda K. Burd

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

DEP – PA Department of Environmental Protection

SMP – Sewage Management Program

SEO – Sewage Enforcement Officer

CCATO – Centre County Association of Township Officials

MINUTES POSTED HERE ARE NOT OFFICIAL. THE MINUTES ARE POSTED ON THIS SITE AS A CONVENIENCE TO THE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS. THE OFFICIAL MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE FOR REVIEW.