ferguson township board of supervisors...jan 17, 2017 · lisa strickland to the centre region...

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 17, 2017

7:00 PM

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CITIZENS INPUT

III. MINUTES

1. December 19, 2016 Worksession Minutes 2. January 3, 2017 Organizational Meeting 3. January 3, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting

IV. REPORTS 1. Authorities Boards and Commissions Reports 2. COG Committee Reports 3. Other Non-COG Regional Committees 4. Staff Reports

V. OLD BUSINESS

1. An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1 Administration and Government 2. Discussion of Donation Policy

VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Recognizing and Acknowledging the Importance of a Sound Economic Development

Approach for the Entire County 2. Consent Agenda 3. Bowman Subdivision 4. Jerrold G. Condo Subdivision 5. Appointment to the Centre Region Planning Commission

VII. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD

VIII. CALENDAR ITEMS – JANUARY/FEBRUARY

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 7:00 PM

I. CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. CITIZENS INPUT (PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO 5 MINUTES)

III. MINUTES 5 minutes

1. December 19, 2016 Worksession Minutes 2. January 3, 2017 Organizational Meeting 3. January 3, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting

IV. REPORTS 1. AUTHORITIES BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS 35 minutes

a. Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority – Sue Mascolo b. State College Borough Water Authority – Steven Jackson c. University Area Joint Authority – Jonathan Dietz d. CATA – John Spychalski

2. COG COMMITTEE REPORTS 20 minutes

a. Public Services & Environmental Committee – Mr. Buckland b. Transportation & Land Use Committee- Ms. Whitaker c. Public Safety Committee - Ms. Dininni d. Human Resources Committee - Ms. Whitaker e. Finance Committee - Mr. Miller f. Parks Capital Committee - Ms. Graef g. Executive Committee - Mr. Miller

3. OTHER NON-COG REGIONAL COMMITTEES 5 minutes

4. STAFF REPORTS 20 minutes

a. Manager’s Report b. Public Works Director c. Planning and Zoning Director d. Chief of Police e. Treasurer’ s Report

V. OLD BUSINESS

1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT, PART 1 SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS, PART 2 ADMINISTRATIVE GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 204, PART 3, TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION, SECTION 303 CHART OF GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION, PART 4 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, A. GENERAL PROVISIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE, PART 404 APPOINTMENT, VACANCIES, REMOVAL, COMPENSATION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS REVISING PARAGRAPH 1; 406 MEETING PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS, REVISING PARAGRAPH 3; B. PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION 413 MEMBERSHIP BY

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ADDING PARAGRAPH 5; ADDING F. TREE COMMISSION; RENUMBERING G. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 456 MEETINGS; PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS REVISING PARAGRAPH 8; PART 6 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, SECTION 607 CITIZENS RIGHT OT BE HEARD, SECTION 608 RULES OF PROCEDURE REVISING PARAGRAPH 1, SECTION 610 CONDUCT 1.A. CONVICTION OF A FELONY OR CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 4, AND B. FAILURE TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 3 AND TEXT CORRECTIONS. 5 Minutes

NARRATIVE Provided with the agenda is a copy of the ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1 Administration and Government, commonly known as the Administrative Code. On December 5, 2016 the Board of Supervisors initially discussed amendments to the Administrative Code. Further discussion was held on January 3, 2017. The following general changes are being proposed to the administrative code: a) definition of the term “day”, b) correcting reference to the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority, c) adding the Tree Commission to the organizational chart, d) requiring notice of vacancies on ABCs to be provided to the Board of Supervisors, e) providing that special meetings may be held upon the call of either the Chairman or in their absence the Vice Chairman, f) providing for three alternate members to the Planning Commission, g) providing for Tree Commission membership, h) revising reference to Roberts Rules of Order, current addition Newly Revised. i) providing for rules and procedure for small boards and j) providing for hearings in the instance of Board members inappropriate conduct or failure to attend three consecutive meetings. Recommended motion: Move that the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1 Administration and Government.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Supervisors adopt the ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1 Administration and Government.

2. DISCUSSION OF DONATION POLICY 30 minutes NARRATIVE During the review and approval process for the 2017 Township Budget the Board discussed how donations to non-profits and other organizations were determined. Provided with the agenda is a copy of Resolution 2012-14, which has been the guiding donation policy for nonprofit organizations requesting funding from the Township. BACKGROUND Prior to establishing the 2012 Donation Policy, the Township on occasion would receive funding requests after the Township Budget was adopted. Examples of funding requests included Fourth Fest, First Night and Discovery Space. More recently the Board has received funding requests from the Centre County Housing and Land Trust. Multi-year funding requests from Discovery Space and funding for the Clearwater Conservancies Slab Cabin Run initiative. Under the current policy, the number of 501C3 non-profit organizations that could qualify for consideration of municipal funding is very broad. DISCUSSION To begin discussions Board member Rita Graef has provided several discussion points for consideration. Provided with the agenda is a list of those discussion points. At this point no action is required by the Board.


VI. NEW BUSINESS

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPORTANCE OF A SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROACH FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTY BY REAFFIRMING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DESIGNATION OF THE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY OF CENTRE COUNTY AS THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 5 Minutes

NARRATIVE Provided with the agenda is a copy of the resolution designating the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County as the point of contact for economic development in Ferguson Township. The Municipal Managers Committee of the CBICC recommended that the Centre County Board of Commissioners and municipal governments adopt the resolution so that the Centre County Economic Development Partnership is formally named the designated entity to serve as the contact point for leaders for economic development activities in Centre County. The Township has appropriated $25,000 to CBICC in its 2017 Operating Budget to assist with economic development initiatives. Recommended motion: Move that the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution designating the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County as the point of contact for economic development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution designating the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County as the point of contact for economic development.

2. CONSENT AGENDA 5 minutes

a. The Crossings Land Development Plan, Plan deadline March 5, 2017 - Time extension b. Voucher Report December 2016 c. Weis Gas-n-Go/Dunkin Donuts, Plan deadline March 18, 2017 - Time Extension

3. BOWMAN SUBDIVISION –

PLAN LAST DATED JANUARY 9, 2017 PLAN DEADLINE APRIL 9, 2017 5 minutes

NARRATIVE Provided with the agenda is a reduced copy of the Bowman Subdivision plan along with a memorandum from the Director of Planning and Zoning setting forth the outstanding conditions for approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Bowman Subdivision depicts an existing 0.748-acre lot being divided into 3 lots. The applicant is requesting a waiver from chapter 22 Subdivision and Land Development section 506.3.D, which states, “dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with a turnaround provision in accordance with municipal standards”. Provided with the agenda is an excerpt from Chapter 22 Section 501 General, dealing with the authority of the Board to grant a waiver from the requirements for a fire apparatus turn around. A waiver from this provision should include a requirement that any new buildings to be located on lots 1, 2 or 3 would include NFPA compliant sprinkler systems. This requirement has been recommended by Steve Bair, Fire Director. Note 14 on the subdivision plan delineates this requirement. Recommended motion: Move that the Board of Supervisors approve the Bowman Subdivision plan last dated January 9, 2017 plan deadline April 9, 2017 subject to the completion of the outstanding conditions and as set forth in the Planning and Zoning Directors memorandum dated January 10, 2017. Further that the Board of Supervisors approve a waiver from Chapter 22 Section 506.3.D subject to installation of a 13R sprinkler system with home construction on any of the 3 lots.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Supervisors approve the Bowman Subdivision.


4. JERROLD G. CONDO SUBDIVISION – PLAN LAST DATED DECEMBER 14, 2016 PLAN DEADLINE MARCH 14, 2017 5 minutes

NARRATIVE Provided with the agenda is a reduced copy of the Jerrold G. Condo Subdivision Plan along with a memorandum from the Director of Planning and Zoning dated January 10, 2017, setting forth the outstanding conditions for approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. This subdivision is located at 577 Johnson Road, portions of the property are in Franklin Township, Huntington County. The replot of an existing 5.37-acre tract will result in two tracts. Tract 1R consisting of 3.49 acres and tract 3R consisting of 1.88 acres. The property is located in the Rural Residential Zoning District. A letter dated January 6, 2017 is also included in the packet requesting the Board of Supervisors waive the requirement of Chapter 22, Section 512.D, requiring sidewalks along the property of the Jerrold Condo property. Recommended motion: Move that the Board of Supervisors approve the Jerrold G. Condo Subdivision plan last dated December 14, 2017 plan deadline March 14, 2017 subject to the completion of the outstanding conditions for approval as set forth in the Directors Planning and Zoning memorandum dated January 10, 2017. Further, that the Board of Supervisors approve a waiver from Chapter 22, Section 512.D, waiving the requirement for sidewalks be constructed along the portion of the Jerrod Condo property located in the Rural Residential Zoning District.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Supervisors approve the Jerrold G. Condo Subdivision.

5. APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRE REGION PLANNING COMMISSION 5 minutes NARRATIVE On Monday January 9th the Ferguson Township Planning Commission recommended appointment of Lisa Strickland to the Centre Region Planning Commission and Andrea Harman as alternate to the Centre Region Planning Commission. Recommended motion: Move that the Board of Supervisors appoint Lisa Strickland to the Centre Region Planning Commission and Andrea Harman as alternate member to the Centre Region Planning Commission.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD 10 minutes

VIII. CALENDAR ITEMS – JANUARY/FEBRUARY

IX. ADJOURNMENT

CENTRE REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 3

State College, PA 16801

Phone: (814) 231-3077 ● Fax: (814) 231-3083 ● Website: www.crcog.net

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE COG Forum Room 2643 Gateway Drive

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:00 Noon

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Jim Steff will convene the meeting.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda (five minutes per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on the agenda should be deferred to that point in the meeting.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Copies of the minutes from the October 11, 2016 meeting of the COG Public Safety Committee and the November 8, 2016 joint meeting of the COG Public Safety and Public Services and Environmental Committees are enclosed.

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Committee should elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for 2017. During 2016, Mr. Bruce Lord (Harris Township) served as Chair and Mr. Wise (Patton Township) served as Vice Chair.

Randy Brachbill Don Holderman (alternate)

Bellefonte Borough

Steven Lyncha College Township Laura Dininni Ferguson Township Mark Stevenson Halfmoon Township Nigel Wilson Harris Township Walt Wise, Dan Treviño (alternate) Patton Township Unknown at time of agenda prep (Council meets 1/19/17)

State College Borough

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5. MEETING DATES, TIME, AND LOCATION The Public Safety Committee should choose the location, time, and dates for its 2017 meetings. During 2016, the Committee met on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 Noon in the Forum Room of the COG Building. In the past, COG Committees have tried to schedule their meetings during the first two weeks of the month. This sequencing provides adequate time to refer issues to the Executive Committee and General Forum for action.

6. COG ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT Mr. Steff, COG Executive Director, will briefly review the COG Articles of Agreement as they relate to the Public Safety Committee. According to the Agreement, the duties of the Committee are:

To study and prepare recommendations on emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical services, and code administration as requested by the Executive Committee.

To provide policy guidance on the operation, apparatus, and facilities of the Regional Fire Protection program and to prepare recommendations for the General Forum.

To provide policy guidance on the operation of the Centre Region Code Administration (CRCA) agency and to make recommendations for permit fee and policy changes to the participating municipalities through the General Forum.

To consider for possible referral to the General Forum, recommendations from the Centre Region Emergency Management Council regarding the joint emergency management program.

To coordinate studies, plans, and proposals with the Public Services & Environmental Committee as they relate to energy, energy conservation, or environmental sustainability.

To consult with the fire and emergency services providers regarding the emergency services needs of the Centre Region municipalities and to prepare recommendations for addressing those needs for the General Forum to consider.

During the first six months of 2016, the General Forum asked each COG Committee to respond to five questions regarding its future work priorities. Enclosed is a copy of the responses provided by the Public Safety Committee. The Committee should review these responses and decide if any changes are needed.


7. CODE BOARD OF APPEALS — APPOINTMENT & RE-APPOINTMENTS Traditionally, the Public Safety Committee is asked to make recommendations to the General Forum for appointments and re-appointments to the Centre Region Building and Housing Code Board of Appeals. The General Forum then reviews and may endorse the Public Safety Committee recommendations and refers them to the participating municipalities for appointment. An appointment to the Board of Appeals includes a three-year term, and members may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms or a total of nine years. Municipalities in Pennsylvania are required by the Uniform Construction Code (section 501(c) of the Act (35 P. S. § 7210.501(c)) to establish and appoint members to serve on a board of appeals. According to the UCC, the “board of appeals shall hear and rule on appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the act or Uniform Construction Code has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the act or Uniform Construction Code do not fully apply or an equivalent form of construction is to be used.” The UCC also provides that “two or more municipalities may establish a joint board of appeals through an intermunicipal agreement under 53 Pa.C.S. § § 2301—2315 (relating to intergovernmental cooperation).” The six Centre Region municipalities have adopted ordinances to establish and maintain a regional board of appeals through the Centre Region COG. This year, there is one new appointment and four re-appointments being recommended. The recommendation for the one new appointment is:

Property Maintenance Board is: Ryan Solnosky

The five recommendations for re-appointment to an additional three-year term are:

Plumbing Board: Moses D. F. Ling, P.E., R.A. Mechanical Board: Moses D. F. Ling, P.E., R.A. (Alternate) Property Maintenance Board: Lisanne Semion (Alternate) Electrical Board: Richard Harris, P.E. and Kirk Lauer, P.E. (Alternate)

To proceed with the appointment and re-appointment of these individuals, the Public Safety Committee should consider forwarding the following motion to the Executive Committee for referral to the General Forum:

"That the General Forum forward the following slate of nominations to the member municipalities for appointment and re-appointments to the Centre Region Building and Housing Board of Appeals for a three (3) year term commencing February 15, 2017:

Property Maintenance Board: Ryan Solnosky


Plumbing Board: Moses D. F. Ling, P.E., R.A. Mechanical Board: Moses D. F. Ling, P.E., R.A. (Alternate) Property Maintenance Board: Lisanne Semion (Alternate) Electrical Board: Richard Harris, P.E. and Kirk Lauer, P.E. (Alternate)”

A copy of Mr. Solnosky’s resume will be distributed at the meeting.

8. APPOINTMENT OF ALPHA FIRE CHIEFS

During its August 27, 1996 meeting, the General Forum approved an agreement between the Centre Region COG and the Alpha Fire Company which defines each entity’s responsibilities. Section 2 of the Agreement reads:

“The Company shall select a Fire Chief and Assistants, in accordance with its by-laws. The names of these individuals shall be forwarded to the Centre Region COG for appointment.”

During its November 1, 2016 meeting, the Company elected their leaders for 2017. The President and Chief did not change, as they are in the midst of 2-year terms. To confirm these recommended appointments, the Public Safety Committee should consider recommending the following motion to the General Forum:

“That the General Forum appoint the following individuals to the positions of Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chiefs for 2017:

Chief Jeff Martin 1st Assistant Chief Jason Troup 2nd Assistant Chief Tony Berrena Health & Safety Officer Svend Pedersen”

For informational purposes, the Alpha Fire Company elected the following Corporate Officers to serve in 2017:

2017 Corporate Officers

President Charles “Marv” Robinson Vice President Svend Pedersen Treasurer Ronald Witmer Secretary Lyle Domico Financial Secretary Cliff Lutz Trustee Ted Gabriel – serving year 1 of a 3 year term Trustee Bill Markle – serving year 3 of a 3 year term Trustee Joe Wirtz – serving year 2 of a 3 year term


For informational purposes, the 2017 Operations Officers of the Alpha Fire Company are:

Rescue Captain Buck Harpster Engine Captain Mark Jermusyk*** Truck Captain Randy Clouser Engine Lieutenant Xavier Jimenez*** Engine Lieutenant John Egan Engine Lieutenant Mike Eckenrode*** Engine Lieutenant Darren O’Connor*** Rescue Lieutenant Jeff Watson Truck Lieutenant Todd Johnson Fire Police Captain C. “Marv” Robinson Fire Police Lieutenant Butch Sauers Fire Police Lieutenant Ken Johnston Fire Police Lieutenant Ted Gabriel

***Not yet officially appointed, but likely to be For informational purposes, the 2017 Chiefs, Safety Officer, Fire Police Captain, and Corporate Officers of the Boalsburg Fire Company are:

Fire Chief Van Winter Assistant Chief Rob Gordon Assistant Chief Mike Weyant Assistant Chief Nate Frey Assistant Chief Greg Alters Safety Officer Gary Billett Fire Police Captain Mike Gibboney President Ken Corl Vice President Austin Brown Treasurer Teresa Weyant Secretary Eric Garis Trustee Jeff Musser Trustee Bud Graham Trustee Randy Weaver

9. FUTURE CHANGE IN THE CENTRE REGION/BELLEFONTE ISO RATING

Mr. Schneider will provide a report that the Centre Region’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating may change because of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s failure to adopt the latest version of the building codes that is published by the International Code Council (ICC).


The Insurance Services Office (ISO) is a nationally recognized provider of information for the insurance industry. The ISO issues a rating every five years to the CRCA building and fire code officials to indicate the level of safety that can be expected by a community of their fire department and building code office as a way of benchmarking the Agency against a national standard. Examples of areas included in the national standards are: building codes administered, personal training and qualifications, staffing levels, business practices, and commitment to public education. Furthermore, the Agency is rated separately on the commercial and residential (one and two family homes) activities.

The ISO ratings range from one (outstanding) to ten (poor) with one being the highest rating. In May 2014, the CRCA was rated by the ISO and has improved to becoming the only code agency in the Commonwealth of PA to have a commercial rating of one and residential rating of two. This unique distinction may result in insurance savings to those who have property insurance in the area covered by the CRCA.

In addition, the ISO issues a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating that rates the fire department, water system, and emergency communication system. As part of this rating system there are additional points for community risk reduction that can be obtained to assist in offsetting other deficiencies. These are based on a jurisdiction’s code adoption and enforcement, public safety education program, and fire investigation program.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the building code adoption has become politically entangled and as a result, the Commonwealth is currently operating in the 2009 edition of the International Code Council family of codes with accessibility coming from the 2015 edition and some minor modifications to the International Residential Code. This lack of current unmodified code adoption is starting to result in a systematic reduction in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) rating for building code officials across the Commonwealth. It is anticipated that if no modifications are made in the building code adopted, in 2019 when the CRCA is rated again, our rating will fall from a one/two to a nine/nine. This drop will likely result in higher property insurance rates being paid by some local owners and businesses. In addition, the points obtained in the PPC rating schedule for the code adoption will also suffer, since the edition of the fire code adopted needs to coincide with the edition of the code that has been adopted by the PA UCC.

This is a discussion item for the Committee to start looking at the potential impact of this change on the community and possible actions that the committee may want to take to mitigate this change.


10. COMMITTEE UPDATES COG Staff will provide updates on the following topics: Code Administration (Walt Schneider) – The Code Director will report on the

following:

Major construction projects proposed for 2017.

Status report on the municipal reviews of the updated Centre Region Building Safety and Property Maintenance Code.

Upcoming customer satisfaction survey.

Plans to retain the services of a consultant to review the Agency’s job descriptions, pay rates, and organizational chart.

Fire Protection (Steve Bair) – The Fire Director will report on the following:

Status of the mezzanine project at the State College Borough Fire Station.

Emergency Management Program (Jim Steff) – The COG Executive Director will provide an update on the Benner Township/Centre Region COG Agreement for Emergency Management Services. The Benner Township Board of Supervisors requests that the term of the agreement be changed from three years to one year and if the time commitment from the Centre Region EM Coordinator exceeds 40 hours in a calendar year, then Benner Township’s approved is required. In addition, a meeting with the entire Board and EM Coordinator is planned for February 2017 to discuss the benefits of joining the Regional Emergency Management Program.

11. FUTURE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

Following is a list of potential agenda items that may be considered by the Public Safety Committee in 2017:

a. Continue discussion regarding incentives to increase the membership of non- students in Alpha Fire Company. During its December 2015 meeting, the Public Safety Committee recommended that the General Forum establish an Ad Hoc Committee to conduct a study to identify options and prepare recommendations for increasing the number of community volunteer fire fighters. The establishment of this Committee has not occurred.

b. Schedule a meeting with emergency medical service providers to identify potential concerns (early 2017).

c. Update the Articles of Agreement for the Centre Region Building and Housing Code Board of Appeals (mid 2017).


d. The Fire Director will present a 2016 Year End Report for the Regional Fire Protection Program (February).

e. The Emergency Management Coordinator will provide regular updates in relation to the progress of the improvements identified in the 2012 Centre Region/Penn State Emergency Management Exercise Improvement Plan.

f. Review the 2018 Program Plan proposals for the Code Agency, Fire Protection Program, and Emergency Management Program. (May/June 2017).

g. Review the results of a customer satisfaction survey of individuals receiving new construction code administration services.

h. Review the draft 2018 Code Agency, Fire Protection Program, and Emergency Management Program budgets (mid 2017).

i. The Committee will prepare a recommendation on building, fire, and rental housing permit fees for 2018 (mid 2017).

j. Conduct an annual joint Public Safety and Public Services & Environmental Committee meeting of fire, police, PennDOT, and utility providers to review emergency response plans (late 2017).

k. Implement customized programming fixes to provide for the exporting of code data to the Centre Region municipalities (late 2017).

l. Monitor CRCA and Regional Fire Protection’s relationship with PSU (on-going).

m. The Code Director will provide updates on the implementation of the Tyler code software service (on going).

12. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Matter of Record – Enclosed is a communication from Bellefonte Borough

notifying the COG that it may withdraw from the Agreement with Code Services that expires on June 30, 2017. In a discussion with the Borough Manager it was reported that Council wanted the opportunity to review the agreement before it was automatically extended for an additional two years.

B. Matter of Record The September – December 2016 monthly comparison of code statistics are enclosed in this packet, and permits issued/permits closed reports are enclosed electronically only. It should be noted that from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, over $500 million in new construction has occurred in the Centre Region and Bellefonte Borough.

C. Matter of Record – Enclosed is a thank you letter from Richard Fiore, Jr. to the Centre Region Code Administration recognizing the teamwork between the two organizations on the Fraser Centre and RISE projects. For the Fraser Centre project, the Code Agency and contractors met monthly to discuss building code


standards and safety concerns, which resulted in a successful grand opening of Target and H&M on schedule.

13. ADJOURNMENT

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FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Organizational Meeting

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 7:00 pm

I. ATTENDANCE The Board of Supervisors held its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building. In attendance were: Board: Steve Miller Staff: Mark Kunkle, Township Manager Peter Buckland David Pribulka, Assistant Township Manager Laura Dininni Dave Modricker, Director of Public Works Rita Graef Janet Whitaker Others in attendance included: Jendi Ammerman, Recording Secretary;

II. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Miller called the Tuesday, January 3, 2017, organizational meeting to order at 6:59pm. III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Buckland made a motion that Mark Kunkle act as temporary chair. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kunkle requested nominations for 2017 Chairperson. Mr. Buckland made a motion nominating Mr. Miller. Ms. Whitaker seconded the nomination. Ms. Dininni requested a Roll-Call Vote for the nominations. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: NO; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Miller requested nominations for Vice Chairperson. Ms. Whitaker made a motion nominating Peter Buckland. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: NO; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Miller made a motion to appoint Mr. Kunkle to the Secretary and Treasurer positions for 2017. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Ms. Graef moved to appoint an Assistant Secretary and Treasurer position for 2017. Ms. Dininni seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Buckland made a motion nominating Dave Pribulka to the Assistant Secretary and Treasurer positions for 2017. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 2 IV. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS

Ms. Whitaker made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint those individuals or agencies as listed in the agenda as Annual Appointments for the year 2017, excluding the appointment of the Solicitor. Ms. Dininni seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Miller made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint Joseph Green as Solicitor for the year 2017. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: NO; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES V. APPOINTMENTS TO AUTHORITIES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (ABCs) Ms. Dinnini made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint William Keough, from Ward 1, to the Planning Commission. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Ms. Dininni made a motion that the Board of Supervisors defer the appointments for the Zoning Hearing Board vacancies and advertise for the positions. Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Ms. Whitaker descending. Mr. Buckland made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint Mike Jacobson to the Tree Commission. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion that the Board of Supervisors defer the appointments for the Tax Review Board vacancies and advertise for the positions. Ms. Dininni seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni made a motion that the Board of Supervisors defer the appointments for the Industrial & Commercial Development Authority vacancies and advertise for the positions. Mr. Buckland seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint Steven Jackson as the State College Borough Water Authority representative. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Ms. Dininni made a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint Thomas Giles as the C-Net representative. Mr. Buckland seconded. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Miller announced that the appointments for the Centre Regional Planning Commission and Centre Region Planning Commission alternate will be appointed at the next Board of Supervisors meeting, due to the fact that the Planning Commission will be making recommendations to the Board.

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 3 VI. APPOINTMENTS TO C.O.G. AND/OR REGIONAL COMMITTEES Mr. Miller stated that the Transportation and Land Use Committee and Centre County MPO appointments serve for a two year period and those representatives were appointed last year and won’t need re-appointed until 2018. Ms. Graef made a motion appointing Steve Miller to the Executive Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: NO; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Laura Dininni to the Public Safety Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Steve Miller to the Finance Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Ms. Graef made a motion appointing Janet Whitaker to the Human Resources Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Miller made a motion appointing Peter Buckland to the Public Services and Environmental Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Ms. Whitaker made a motion appointing Rita Graef to the Parks Capital Committee. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: NO; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Miller made a motion appointing Peter Buckland as the primary representative to the Spring Creek Watershed Commission. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Laura Dininni as the alternate representative to the Spring Creek Watershed Commission. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Janet Whitaker to the Centre Area Cable Consortium. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Mark Kunkle as the primary representative to the Centre County Tax Collection. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 4 Mr. Buckland made a motion appointing Eric Endresen as the alternate representative to the Centre County Tax Collection. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES VII. APPOINTMENT TO POLICE PENSION ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Buckland moved that the Board of Supervisors appoint Janet Whitaker as the Board of Supervisors representative on the Police Pension Advisory Board. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VIII. ESTABLISH MEETING DATES FOR 2017 Mr. Buckland moved that the Board of Supervisors establish its regular meeting schedule for 2017 as the first and third Monday of each month except that it will meet on February 21, September 5th and on the first two Mondays in December. Ms. Dininni seconded the motion. Ms. Dininni made a motion to amend the previous motion to move January 16ths BOS meeting to Tuesday January 17th in support of Martin Luther King Day. Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The motion as amended passed unanimously. IX. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Supervisors appoint Jersey Shore State Bank as the township’s primary depository and any FDIC insured bank and the PA Local Government Investment Trust for investments per the townships investment policy. Ms. Whitaker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing on Resolution Establishing the Agenda Order of Business for 2017 This resolution is presented in compliance with the Administrative Code. The agenda format is revised from the historically used agenda and the more recent agenda dividing the meeting into worksession and regular meeting. The proposed agenda closely follows the agenda set forth in Roberts Rules of Order. Ms. Graef moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt resolution 2017-1 establishing the agenda order of business for 2017, while moving the approval of meeting minutes to follow the reports. Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Ms. Whitaker: YES; Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES

2. Public Hearing on a Resolution Adopting the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Procedures

The procedures have been reviewed by the Board at its worksession on December 19th and has since been amended based on that discussion. Ms. Graef moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt resolution 2017-2 approving the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Procedures. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Ms. Dininni suggested that page numbers and dates be added in the footer of documents.

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 5 Ms. Dininni showed concern with the last sentence in Section 3 (Communications Between Staff and Board Members), reading ‘Requests for information, historical, policy, status of projects, requests for items to be place on the agenda and other such communications all Board members should be copied on the communication.’ She suggested that it be reworded. Mr. Buckland moved to amend the last sentence in section three to read ‘Board members should be copied on all requests for information, historical, policy, status of projects, requests for items to be placed on the agenda and other such communications. Ms. Graef showed concern about it not including the responses from the Board back to staff. Mr. Buckland stated that the only thing his motion changed was taking the sentence fragment and making it a sentence. However, the content itself was not changing. It still required requests to staff from a Board member and all email communications in reference to, be shared with all Board members. Mr. Pribulka suggested the fragment be reworded to state ‘All Board members should be copied on all correspondence involving requests for information including but not limited to historical, policy, status of projects, requests for items to be placed on the agenda and other such communications.’ Mr. Buckland withdrew his previous motion and moved to adopt the language put forth by Mr. Pribulka. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni inquired about the relation of the first two sentences in Section 3 under Board/Staff Relationships. ‘It is the intent of staff to ensure Board members free access to information from the Township and to ensure that such information is communicated completely and with candor to those making the request. To carry out this responsibility, however, Board members must avoid intrusion into those areas that are the responsibility of staff.’ Mr. Kunkle gave an example of personal records. Board members do not have access to those records, therefore, it would be the responsibility of staff. Ms. Graef motioned to remove the warding ‘To carry out this responsibility, however,’ so that the second sentence begins with Board members must avoid intrusion. Ms. Dininni seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Dininni inquired about the meaning of ‘formal approach’ in the following sentence from Section 3, Board/Manager Relationship: ‘In addition to the formal Board meetings, there is a formalized approach by holding briefings with individual Board members through email memorandums in such a way that all Board members are treated similarly and kept equally informed.’ Mr. Miller believes that it was carried over from a previous document by mistake and suggests that maybe that sentence should be removed. Mr. Miller motioned to remove the sentence that reads ‘In addition to the formal Board meetings, there is a formalized approach by holding briefings with individual Board members through email memorandums in such a way that all Board members are treated similarly and kept equally informed.’ Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni stated that ‘not only’ should be removed from the first sentence under Introduction & Overview. Mr. Miller stated that it could be done without a motion. Ms. Dininni motioned to remove the second sentence, under the Introduction & Overview: ‘The scope of services and issues addressed by the Township organization go well beyond those frequently

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 6 reported in the newspaper or discussed at Board of Supervisors meetings.’ Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni suggested that the first sentence under Purpose of the Procedures Document be changed to read ‘The Board of Supervisors of Ferguson Township adopts these procedures by Resolution at the annual organizational meeting to document accepted practices and clarify expectations.’ Mr. Miller stated since it is just clarifying the sentence, a motion does not need to be made. Ms. Dininni motioned to remove the sentence, in Section 3 under Overview, reading ‘Ferguson Township has a long tradition of positive relationships between members of the Board of Supervisors and staff’. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dininni made a motion to add a sentence, in Section 3 at the end of the first paragraph under Board/Staff Relationship, reading ‘The entire Board should be notified of said attendance at the following regular Board of Supervisors meeting.’ Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Ms. Graef showed concern that it may force Staff to report on a project that they may be in the very early stages of developing and that they may not ever even move forward with. Mr. Buckland stated that it could get tedious, and the Board being agenda setters and decision makers wouldn’t need to know unless something needed done. Ms. Graef moved to call the question. The motion to call the question passed unanimously. The motion to add the sentence ‘The entire Board should be notified of said attendance at the following regular Board of Supervisors meeting’ failed 1 to 4 with Mr. Miller, Mr. Buckland, Ms. Graef, and Ms. Whitaker descending. Ms. Dininni made a motion to add the following sentences, under Section 3 Board/Manager Relationship, ‘On occasion the Township Manager may request the attendance of a Board member at a specific party directed meeting. Since the Township Manager is responsible to the entire Board of Supervisors, and not to individual Board members and so that Board members are treated equally and similarly informed, the Manager will inform the entire Board of said meeting at the next Regularly held meeting.’ Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. Ms. Dininni stated that party should be defined as it is in the Code of Ethics. ‘Party is a person, firm, corporation or other entity participating in and intending to participate in any transaction with the Township in any manner which would give the person, firm, corporation or other entity a personal or financial interest in the transaction.’ The amendment passed 4 to 1 with Mr. Miller descending. With no other motions, Mr. Miller called for a roll-call vote to adopt the resolution approving the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Procedures as amended. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Mr. Buckland: YES; Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Page | 7 XI. CITIZEN’S INPUT – No comments XII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Dininni made a motion to ADJOURN the meeting. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. With no further business to come before the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:42pm.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________________ Mark Kunkle, Township Manager For the Board of Supervisors

Date approved by the Board:

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Worksession

Monday, December 19, 2016

ATTENDANCE

Board: Steve Miller Staff: Mark Kunkle, Township Manager Peter Buckland David Pribulka, Assistant Township Manager Rita Graef

Laura Dininni Janet Whitaker CALL TO ORDER

• Worksession was called to order at 10:04 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016

CITIZENS INPUT

• No citizens were present

DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEDURES HANDBOOK

• Mr. Miller introduced the Draft Board of Supervisors Procedures Handbook • Ms. Dininni requested establishing a standing rule that would require all minutes reflect

the roll call of each vote. Specifically, who voted for or against a motion. Through consensus, the Board agreed that this will be handled as a practice of the Board.

• The Board discussed assigning an alternate member to represent the Board on each of the various committees. Currently, Board members select an alternate as needed if a conflict arises and they cannot attend. This item will be added to the Procedures Handbook for a vote as a standing rule.

• Correspondence from Board Members – Revise the sentence, “…members of Board should refrain from representing the Board position…” to “…members of Board must refrain…”

• Communications regarding undetermined issues – Revise the sentence, “...members should clearly indicate that they are not speaking for the Board of Supervisors…” to “…members must clearly indicate…”

o The following amendment is proposed – “In these circumstances, members must clearly indicate that they are not speaking for the Board of Supervisors, but for themselves.”

• Speaking for the Township o Discussed crisis communications and Board responsibilities in a disaster

response. Generally, Board members should not represent the Township in an emergency situation and a designated staff or regional spokesperson will be selected to provide updates to the media in response to a crisis situation.

• Press Conference o Strike the press conference section from the document entirely

• Interactions with Staff o Township Manager

Make the following revision: “Neither the Board as a whole, nor Board members individually, are authorized to direct staff members in performance of their duties to the township.”

o Board noted that the Procedures Manual does not supersede other governing legislation in terms of privacy and protection of certain types of information

DISCUSSION OF BOARD AGENDA FORMAT FOR 2017

• Board discussed reverting back to the original format of the agenda and eliminating the worksession, but limiting the time that would be assigned to each agenda item.

• Board Chairman will review the items on which members of the audience would like to speak and, as needed, rearrange the meeting as needed to be respectful of attendees’ time.

• Reports will be presented and then allotted questions for each report will be asked following all of the reports.

• Consent Agenda and Minutes will be voted on immediately after asking if any items are to be pulled out of the agenda.

• Ms. Graef recommended that Board members establish a timeframe for each agenda item so that, as representatives, they can better manage time and priorities.

• Draft of general order of meetings can be put together for review and discussion by the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

• Having no more business to attend to, the Worksession of the Board of Supervisors was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 7:30 pm

I. ATTENDANCE The Board of Supervisors held its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 immediately following the organizational meeting at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building. In attendance were: Board: Steve Miller Staff: Mark Kunkle, Township Manager Janet Whitaker David Pribulka, Assistant Township Manager Laura Dininni Dave Modricker, Director of Public Works Peter Buckland Chief Diane Conrad, Chief of Police

Rita Graef

Others in attendance included: Jendi Ammerman, Recording Secretary; Pam Salokangas; II. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Miller called the Tuesday, January 3, 2017, regular meeting to order at 8:48pm. III. CITIZENS INPUT – No Comments IV. MINUTES Ms. Dininni made a motion to APPROVE the December 12, 2016 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Miller announced the order of the new agendas and that there will be time limits on topics. At the end of the time limit the Board can vote to give the discussion more time, take a vote on the motion or move the item to a future meeting. V. REPORTS

1. Authorities Boards and Commissions Reports a. Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority

Ms. Salokangas gave a quarterly report on the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority. She reviewed Whitehall Regional Park and what options/decisions they are currently faced with. The Senior Center, soon to be the Active Adult Center, will be moving from their old space to a new space on January 13th. She announced that Centre Region Parks and Recreation has three job openings. Winter activities include Slab Cabin Hill, for sled riding, and the Blue Spring Ice Rink, for ice skating. She also reviewed the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and the comprehensive regional study. The next joint Parks Capital Committee meeting will be on January 12th. The agenda and minutes for the Authority, in the future, will be located merely on the COG website.

2. COG Committee Reports a. Executive Committee

Mr. Miller reviewed the Executive Committee meeting. There will be no general forum meeting in December.

3. Other Non-COG Regional Committees – None

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4. Staff Reports a. Manager’s Report

Mr. Kunkle stated that requests for qualifications were sent to 6 qualified executive recruitment firms with a response date of January 11th. The Township received two letters of appreciation, one from State College Borough for the assistance the Township Police provided after the Penn State Football Big Ten Championship win and one from First Night State College. Board members were invited to Save the Date to attend the PML Capitol Conference on February 13th in Harrisburg. Also the Township Safety Committee was recertified by the PA Department of Labor and Industry qualifying the Township for a 5% discount on its Workers Compensation Insurance Premium.

b. Planning and Zoning Directors Report Mr. Stolinas was unable to attend the meeting to give the report. However, a Planning and Zoning Report was provided with the agenda for review.

VI. OLD BUSINESS Ms. Dininni made a motion to add a discussion of the Administrative Code. Mr. Buckland seconded. Motion carried 4 to 1 with Ms. Whitaker descending. Ms. Dininni stated that in the Administrative Code the definition of day is reflected as calendar days unless otherwise noted. However, a holiday provision should be added. Mr. Kunkle stated that the Township Solicitor provided information on how “days” are computed. That computation states, ‘whenever the last day of any such period shall fall on Saturday or Sunday or any day made a legal holiday by the laws of the Commonwealth of the United States, such dates shall be omitted from the computation.’ Ms. Dininni made a motion that in the Administrative Code when it is required for citizens to state their name and address, it instead require citizens to state their name and municipality. Mr. Buckland seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Ms. Whitaker descending. Ms. Dininni made a motion that, the Administrative Code Part 6 1-608 #3, read that a supervisor MUST recuse themselves in a case of conflict of interest. Mr. Pribulka pointed out that Conflict of Interest is under definitions, Part 8 Code of Ethics Section 804, Discloser and Disqualifications and reads ‘All officials and employees shall upon taking office file a financial disclosure statement …etc… whenever the performance of his/her official duties shall require any official or employee to deliberate and/or vote on any matter involving his/her financial or personal interest he/she shall publically disclose the nature and extent of such interest and disqualify him/herself from participating in the deliberation as well as the voting.’ Mr. Miller stated since it is already within the Administrative Code a motion does not need to be made to add it. However, if an issue occurs where a Board member feels there is a conflict of interest and an individual should recuse themselves, then it should be brought up at that time. VII. NEW BUSINESS

1. Consent Agenda a. Guenot Subdivision – Time Extension b. Saybrook 9A Surety Release c. Saybrook 9B Surety Reduction 5

Mr. Buckland made a motion to APPROVE the consent agenda. Ms. Graef seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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2. Public Hearings a. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS FOLLOWS: (1) AMENDING APPENDIX H, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, BY ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING DEED OF DEDICATION: FROM THOMAS SONGER AND S&A CUSTOM BUILT HOMES, INC., NOW KNOWN AS S&A HOMES, INC., T/D/B/A JOHNSON FARM ASSOCIATES, A PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, TO THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, BEING KNOWN AS HAWKNEST ROAD; (2) CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15-201, MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, RELATING TO CERTAIN STREETS BY (A) DELETING ON AND ALONG HAWKNEST ROAD THE 25 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT BETWEEN PARK CENTER BOULEVARD AND RAVEN HOLLOW ROAD; (B) ADDING AND ESTABLISHING A 25 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON HAWKNEST ROAD FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH; (3) CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15-214, STOP INTERSECTIONS, BY (A) DELETING THE STOP INTERSECTION ON HAWKNEST ROAD AT THE INTERSECTING OR THROUGH STREET KNOWN AS PARK CENTER BOULEVARD FOR TRAFFIC TRAVELING IN THE EAST DIRECTION; (B) ADDING A STOP INTERSECTION ON HAWKNEST ROAD AT THE INTERSECTING OR THROUGH STREET KNOWN AS PARK CENTER BOULEVARD (NORTH) FOR TRAVELING IN THE EAST DIRECTION; (C) AND ADDING A STOP INTERSECTION ON HAWKNEST ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HAWKNEST ROAD AT THE INTERSECTING OR THROUGH STREET KNOWN AS PARK CENTER BOULEVARD (SOUTH) FOR TRAFFIC TRAVELING IN THE EAST DIRECTION.

Mr. Modricker stated that this ordinance a) accepts a deed of dedication for a portion of Hawknest Road, b) establishes a 35mph speed limit on Hawknest Road and c) establishes stop intersections at intersections with Hawknest Road. The portion of Hawknest Road being accepted has been inspected by the Township and meets township road standards, a maintenance bond has been posted and required engineering studies completed to establish the speed limit and stop intersections. Ms. Whitaker moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt ordinance 1027 accepting a deed of dedication for Hawknest Road and establishing a speed limit and stop intersections. Ms. Dininni seconded the motion. ROLL-CALL VOTE: Ms. Dininni: YES; Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES; Mr. Buckland: YES

b. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, COUNTY OF CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX D, GOVERNMENTAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BY REPEALING ORDINANCE 1022 AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A REGIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND MOBILE COMPUTER (RM/MC) SYSTEM.

Mr. Kunkle stated that the ordinance repeals Ordinance 1022 adopted on September 6, 2016 which authorized the Township to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement related to the purchase operation and maintenance of the Regional Records Management and Mobile Computer System. The Intergovernmental Agreement with State College Borough, Penn State University, Patton Township, and Centre County permits the acquisition and operation of a Regional Records Management and Mobile Computer, or RM/MC System. Upon further review the agreement approved in September was unacceptable to the County. Interpretation of one of

Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Monday, January 4, 2016 Page 4 the provisions was understood by the County to mean that the Centre Region Police Departments could require the County to upgrade its CAD system. This was not the intent but further language was added to clarify the interface between the CAD system and the RM/MC. This software system is used to store and retrieve the records of police services for the departments serving the Centre Region. The system allows for both in-car and office retrieval of records. Historically, this software has been acquired regionally to allow for the sharing of records information across jurisdictions. Under this agreement, Ferguson Township would own 12.5% of the regional RM/MC System, which would be maintained and housed at the State College Borough Municipal Building. The agreement has been reviewed by the Police Chiefs, Municipal Manager, and Solicitor in each jurisdiction. Ms. Dininni moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt ordinance 1028 repealing Ordinance 1022 and authorizing the Chairman to execute an amended intergovernmental agreement to purchase, operate, and maintain a regional records management and mobile computer system. Mr. Buckland seconded the motion.

ROLL-CALL VOTE: Ms. Graef: YES; Mr. Miller: YES; Ms. Whitaker: YES; Mr. Buckland: YES Ms. Dininni: YES

VIII. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD Mr. Buckland stated that he had a significant amount of communication about the Source Water Overlay District Draft Ordinance. He stated he will be sending communications to Mark Kunkle, Ray Stolinas and the Board. Ms. Graef stated she had communications with a resident, about Piney Ridge, and water run off issues. She stated she would be forwarding those communications. IX. CALENDAR ITEMS – JANUARY Mr. Miller stated that the Monday January 16th meeting will instead be held on Tuesday January 17th. Mr. Kunkle stated that February 2nd at 5 the Board is scheduled for a workshop on the Pine Hall Town Centre Revised TTD Masterplan. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Buckland made a motion to ADJOURN the meeting. Ms. Whitaker seconded the motion. With no further business to come before the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Miller adjourned the regular meeting at 9:43pm.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________________

Mark Kunkle, Township Manager For the Board of Supervisors

Date approved by the Board:

CENTRE REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #3


Phone: (814) 231-3077 Fax: (814) 231-3088 Website: www.crcog.net

FINANCE COMMITTEE COG Forum Room

Thursday, January 12, 2017 8:30 AM

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Graham will convene the meeting.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda (five minute per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on the agenda should be deferred until that point in the meeting.


A copy of the minutes of the November 17, 2016 Finance Committee meeting is enclosed.

4. INTRODUCTION OF MR. CARY ASENDORF

Mr. Cary Asendorf has accepted the position of Finance Assistant and is anticipated to begin working for the Centre Region Council of Governments on January 9, 2017.

5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Committee should elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2017. During 2016, Mr. Graham served as Chair and Mr. Myers served as Vice Chair. The 2017 membership of the Finance Committee is as follows:

Rich Francke College Township

Todd Kirsten Halfmoon Township

Bud Graham Harris Township

Steve Miller Ferguson Township

George Downsbrough Patton Township

Evan Myers State College Borough

Finance Committee Agenda January 12, 2017 Page 2 of 7

5. MEETING DATE, TIME & LOCATION

The Finance Committee should choose the date, time, and location for its 2017 meetings. During 2016, the Committee met on the second Thursday of the month at 8:30 AM in the COG General Forum Room.

In the past, COG committees have tried to schedule their meetings during the first two weeks of the month. This sequencing provides adequate time to refer issues to the Executive Committee and the General Forum for action.

6. COG ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT

The Executive Director will briefly review the COG Articles of Agreement as it relates to the Finance Committee. According to the Agreement, the duties of the Committee are:

i. To recommend an annual budget to the General Forum.

ii. To recommend revisions of the annual budget to the General Forum as necessitated by changing conditions.

iii. To review and present the annual Centre Area Transportation Authority budget to the General Forum.

iv. To recommend a capital improvement budget to the General Forum with annual and multiple year elements.

v. To approve monthly vouchers for payment as may be recommended by the Executive Director.

vi. To study and prepare recommendations on COG financial matters as requested by the Executive Committee.

During the first six months of 2016, the General Forum asked each COG Committee to respond to five questions regarding its future work priorities. Enclosed is a copy of the responses provided by the Finance Committee. The Committee should review these responses and decide if any changes are needed.

7. CATA FUNDING FORMULA

During the 2016 COG Budget Process, the State College Borough Council recommended the following:

“Council expressed a desire to review the Miller Formula prior to the next CATA budget presentation. Although the CATA Budget is not technically part of the COG Budget, it is a regional program and Council wanted the Finance Committee to be aware of its concern that the Miller Formula does not fairly allocate costs for transit services. Council is concerned that as student housing and ridership originating in suburban State College grows, the Miller Formula is unfairly attributing costs for routes that end in State College even though the ridership on many of these routes is almost exclusively township residents.”

Nine local governments receive transit and other services from CATA. For CATA’s 2016/2017 budget year, these municipal contributions totaled $417,557. CATA costs are


allocated among the municipalities based on the “Miller Formula”. This formula was named after Mr. Jim Miller, a former CATA Chair who proposed the formula in the early 1990s. It has been used since that time and has been modified on several occasions. In broad terms, the Miller Formula assigns local share matches based on each CATA route’s estimated ridership, mileage, revenue, and expense data. In addition, some routes have a regional component that recognizes that they have benefit to the entire community, not just to a single jurisdiction.

In response to this request, the General Forum asked the Managers of the municipalities that are members of the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) or receive transit services from it and the CATA General Manager to evaluate the current formula for assigning costs for CATA service to determine if there are formula options that are more fair and accurate.

In the spring of 2016, CATA met with the Managers of the five member and four contracted municipalities to review the Miller Formula and discuss possible adjustments. That process concluded with no proposed changes to the Miller Formula. CATA Staff has subsequently developed a new CATA formula for determining local match shares that will be explained at the Finance Committee meeting. This new formula has been presented to the Municipal Managers and received endorsement.

Additionally, there is only one year left of the agreed upon capital shares that were established to cover funding for CATA’s facility project. A new level should be set, and proposed amounts will also be presented at the Finance Committee meeting.

CATA General Manager Ms. Louwana Oliva, Director of Finance Ms. Kimberly Fragola, and Director of Transportation Mr. Ryan Harshbarger will be present to provide information and answer questions. Enclosed is a memo giving more detail on the new formula, and a table that shows how the new formula would work. Additional information on the capital component will be available at the meeting.

The Finance Committee should discuss the proposed formula recommendation and note areas of concern. The Committee should then decide how to proceed. The options are:

A. Continue to use the Miller Formula to allocate municipal contributions for the 2017/2018 CATA Budget.

B. Revise the proposed new formula in some way and ask CATA Staff to identify how the change would impact the distribution of municipal contributions.

C. Ask for additional information.

D. Decide to refer the recommended new funding formula to the General Forum for discussion and approval. Should the Committee select this option, a potential motion is:

“That the Finance Committee forward to the General Forum the new CATA formula for review and approval.”


8. REVIEW OF 2017 COG BUDGET PROCESS

During the past six months, the Finance Committee has considered the 2017 Budget Guidelines, 2017 Program Plan, 2017 Detailed Budget, and 2017 Summary Budget.

The Committee is asked to share its comments on the aspects of the 2017 budget process that went well and the parts that present an opportunity for improvement for the 2018 budget process.

Please note the enclosed December communication to the State College Borough Manager regarding the State College Borough’s comment on the 2018 budget.

9. BOILER REPLACEMENTS AT THE COG BUILDING AND FIRE STATION

In the past month, there have been unexpected boiler problems at both the State College Fire Station and the COG Building.

Alpha Fire Company – Borough Fire Station

In April of 2016, the Fire Station boiler that was installed in 2011 by the McClure Company was found to have significant damage. Staff investigated whether this could be a warranted item and discussed ways to proceed with its Solicitor. After much discussion it was determined that the best course of action was to repair the failed upper heat exchanger at a cost of between $15,000 and $20,000.

In the course of repairing the upper heat exchanger, McClure also discovered the lower heat exchanger had a small crack and needed to be replaced. COG Staff, already in the course of repairing the boiler, determined the best course of action would be for McClure to repair the lower heat exchanger as well. The total cost of both repairs is anticipated to be between $30,000 and $35,000 and will be paid out of the 2016 Fire Operating Budget – Building Improvements line item that had a $27,000 appropriation.

Because volunteers live or stay over at the station and much valuable equipment is housed there, the repairs were authorized by the Executive Director as an emergency expense.

COG Building

In late November 2016, it was discovered that both boilers original to the COG Building were having significant problems. One of the boilers had completely failed and the second boiler was having significant issues with its control board, a part that is no longer manufactured and cannot be replaced. This has been causing the boiler, on a regular basis, not to fire and heat the building.

COG Staff, realizing that time was of the essence, has been working to obtain multiple quotes for the replacement of one of the boilers. This repair has been deemed to be an emergency repair by the Executive Director due to the potential for damage to the COG Building and having Staff work in cold conditions. This means the full bid process is not necessary.


COG Staff is hoping to execute a contract in the next week or two with a vendor to replace the unit as soon as possible. The estimated cost to replace the boiler is between $23,000 and $30,000.

10. FUTURE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

For 2017, the following is a list of potential agenda items that may be considered by the Finance Committee:

The Committee should schedule a report from the Library Director on how the current Library funding formula is calculated and then assess whether or not it should be updated/revised. This work item is a request from Harris and Halfmoon Townships. (February/March).

Prepare a recommendation on whether the COG is interested in connecting to KINBER fiber optic lines for internet service. Currently, Comcast services are used. The Borough’s IT Director will be invited to a Committee meeting to discuss the concept and projected cost (February)

Discuss the Human Resource Committee’s response to Halfmoon Township’s budget comment that the COG ask PMHIC to evaluate the structure of the COG’s health insurance program and identify whether a health insurance account could save costs without harming the employees. (March through June)

Discuss whether a new Regional Parks Operating Budget be added to the COG Budget. This budget would track operating costs for Hess Field, Oak Hall Regional Park, and in the future Whitehall Road Regional Park. (February/March)

Discuss whether the Aquatics Operating Budget be considered an enterprise fund. Because of the assignment of new overhead costs to this budget, becoming an enterprise fund would likely result in higher fees for pool passes and daily admissions. (February/March)

Discuss the status of the Fulton Bank regional parks loan in light of development options for Whitehall Road Regional Park that may be proposed by the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority/Parks Capital Committee. The Parks and Recreation Director has established a working group to identify options for improving the parklands and to prepare a recommendation for the Authority/Committee to consider. This working group has met twice and will met again in February 2017. (March/April). The three loan options are:

Discuss with Fulton Bank the terms for extending the loan

Draw down the loan and deposit the funds in an interest bearing account until they are needed

Close out the loan and consider a new borrowing at a future time

Discuss a COG Staff evaluation of the current policy for Workers Compensation coverage and how costs are allocated among COG Agencies. (March/April)

Decide whether to establish budgetary guidelines for the development of the 2018 COG Budget. And, if so, what should the guidelines be? (April/May)


Review the 2017/2018 CATA Budget. (April)

Provide guidance on the expectations for the 2018 COG Program Plan, including recommendations for improving the document. (April/May)

Discussion related to the Pension Plans and the Pension and Risk Management agreement with the Borough of State College. (April/May)

Review the findings of the Information Technology Study that is to be conducted during 2017. The budget appropriates $20,000 to conduct this study (June/July).

Review the 2018 COG Program Plan and the 2018 to 2022 COG Capital Improvement Plan. (July). One capital item to discuss is whether the CIP should include funding for an emergency power generator for the COG building.

Discuss the 2016 COG audit with auditors. (July/August)

Review the 2018 COG Detailed Budget. (September/October)

Review the 2018 Summary Budget. (October)

Review the municipal comments on 2018 Summary Budget. (November)

Receive updates on changes to federal regulations relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the payment of employee. (Ongoing)

The Committee should review this proposed list of work items and note revisions, deletions, and additions.

11. MONTHLY REPORTS

The October 2016 voucher reports were distributed to the Committee in November 2016. To proceed, the Committee should consider the following motion:

“That the Finance Committee approves the October 2016 voucher report for the Centre Region COG.”

The November and December 2016 voucher reports are enclosed in the electronic copy of this agenda packet. Action on these voucher reports will occur at the Committee’s February 2017 meeting.

Copies of the November 2016 financial reports are enclosed, electronically. The preliminary December 2016 financial reports are also enclosed, electronically. Please note that year-end close-out and clean-up procedures are underway. The final 2016 unaudited year-end report will be distributed to the Committee at its February or March 2017 meeting.

Each month paper copies of the financial and voucher reports will be available at the meeting to folks who have requested paper agenda packets. If the Committee has any questions about any of the items in these reports, please let Finance Director Joe Viglione ([email protected] or 231-3062) know as soon as possible, so that the information can be researched prior to the next Committee meeting.

mailto:[email protected]


12. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Matter of Record – Enclosed is a communication from Bellefonte Borough notifying the COG that it may withdraw from the Agreement that it has with the Centre Region Code Administration for Code Services that expires on June 30, 2017. In a discussion with the Borough Manager, it was reported that Council wanted the opportunity to review the agreement and explore other options before the contract was automatically extended for an additional two years.

13. ADJOURNMENT

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10870 PNC INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS 12/15/2016ACH121516 POLICE PENSION WITHHELD 3,170.17

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11218 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS 45712/15/2016ACH121516 457 5,453.09


11381 VANTANGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS-706007 ROTH12/15/2016ACH121516 ROTH IRA 97.01

97.01 0.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 11381:

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11381 VANTANGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS-706007 ROTH12/31/2016ACH123016 ROTH IRA 97.01

97.01 0.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 11381:

10436 GLENN O HAWBAKER INC 12/15/2016161645 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP PINEY RIDGE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 90,155.00

90,155.00 0.00Total for Check Number 1:

10934 RHOADS LAW LLC 12/15/201612120616 REVIEW ACT 24 AMENDMENT IN BARGAINING/DRAFT ACT 24 ORD AMENDING 563.00

563.00 0.00Total for Check Number 12:

11192 WEST PENN POWER 12/15/2016581424-DEC16 STREET LIGHTS 313.97

3057-DEC16 STREET LIGHTS 737.48


11192 WEST PENN POWER 12/31/201659

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61645 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP PINEY RIDGE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 190,361.45


10742 NEW ENTERPRISE STONE & LIME CO INC12/15/20161161507151 PAVING 166,076.70

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11332 NTM ENGINEERING INC 12/15/20161175090 KANSA AVE 138.50

5090 KANSA AVE JOINT PERMIT & DESIGN 1,526.40

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10644 LOWES COMPANIES INC 12/31/2016154123016 7 EA QPR 50 LB PERMNT ASPHALT 92.96


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10031 ALLIED MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL12/15/20164728124218 FIX HEATER 150.00

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11246 CALEB CLOUSE 12/15/20164733120716 MILEAGE CLOUSE 75.60


10372 FASTENAL COMPANY 12/15/20164734PASTA133385 BOLTS/SCREWS 180.79


10374 FEDERAL EXPRESS 12/15/201647355-625-01349 STNDRD OVRNGHT 20.25


11217 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP POLICE ASSOCIATION12/15/20164736121516 POLICE UNION DUES 380.00


10380 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 12/15/20164737121516 TIF TRANSFER NOV 16 89,466.91


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120116 WINDSHEILD WASHER FLUID 51.48

120116 DIESEL OIL 72.68


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10488 CHARLES F HERR JR 12/15/2016474016\114 SEO FOR ATKINSON/SANTINA 600.00

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8126 ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE MORE THAN 4,542 LF. WORK PERFORMED 11/7/16 TH 1,689.48


10553 JAMAR TECHNOLOGIES INC 12/15/2016474233877 BATTERY CABLE/LED DISPLAY/BATTERY/TUBE CAPS 300.92


10565 JOHN TENNIS TOWING 12/15/20164743113016 WHEEL LIFT 50.00


10590 KISTLER OBRIEN 12/15/20164744640339 PANEL HALON 1303 PRIMARY INSPECTION SEMI-ANNUAL 379.00


11281 MNPG OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 12/15/2016474567480 PW TESTING 20.00


10724 MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER 12/15/201647468V DUI CHECKPOINT 8V 280.00

9V DUI CHECKPOINT 9V 280.00


10757 NITTANY OIL COMPANY 12/15/20164747161631 DIESEL FUEL 3,464.17


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CNIN059030 COPY COUNT 117.08


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11522 PAMELA R. WINTER, SEO 12/15/20164750D-11 SEO FOR WEBER/KARL & BARBARA 260.00


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10819 PATTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 12/15/20164752
















8V DUI CHECKPOINT 8V 106.78


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10839 PENNONI STATE COLLEGE 12/15/20164754723665 TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY FOR EAST PARK HILLS AVENUE 2,248.80


10893 PRINT O STAT INC 12/15/20164755DC012963 BASE RATE 11/18-12/17 109.00


10090 ROBERT W. BEHRER LLC 12/15/2016475610859 REMOVE AND REPLACE TREE DAMAGED IN FTPD INCIDENT. FTP201602001. 2,212.00


10955 ROTHROCKS LOCKSMITH 12/15/201647572996 LIFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY/INSTALL HARDWARE 125.50


11594 RUGGIERI ENTERPRISES LLC 12/15/20164758175405 WEEK END 12/4/16 FOR ANECKSTEIN, KRISTINA 1,041.99

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10958 S & A HOMES 12/15/20164759121516 SURETY RELEASE FOR STONEBRIDGE HOUSING SECTION 7 5,405.00

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24-463-148 CURB RELEASE 24-463-148 1,660.00

24-463-148 CURB INTEREST RELEASE 24-463-148 17.05

HUNTERS CHASE CURB RELEASE HUNTERST CHASE 1D 3,200.00

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121516 BANANNAS/BLUEBERRIES 16.92


11017 SOSMETAL PRODUCTS INC 12/15/201647611283051 BATTERY/THREAD SEAL/GLASSES/GOGGLES/BLADE/TAPE 248.00


11026 SPRING TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 12/15/201647629V DUI CHECKPOINT 9V 425.90


11037 STATE COLLEGE FORD LINCOLN INC 12/15/20164763112816 TRANS FILTER/GASKET 47.22
















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11298 SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY PROFESSION 12/15/2016476528665 EOB 20.00


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11106 TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA SOLUTIONS INC12/15/20164767113016 ID SEARCHES 25.00


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121516 ENG CELL USE NOV 16 59.69

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121516 POLICE CELL PHONE WITHHOLDING NOV 16 -111.00


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65955164 COPIER LEASE 3051CI 297.54

65979326 COPIER LEASE M3550IDN 86.50

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65996107 COPIER LEASE 3010I 131.33


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6438-DEC16 1209 N ATHERTON ST 19.71

7407-DEC16 PINE GROVE-BLINKER-WEST 6.90

7852-DEC16 PINE GROVE-BLINKER-EAST 6.90


10016 AFLAC 12/31/20165000121316 INSURANCE WITHHELD DEC 16 348.40


10066 ATLANTIC TACTICAL 12/31/20165001SI-80575258 PISTOL W/NIGHT SIGHTS 424.30














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10122 BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE 12/31/201650034414 2016 YARD WASTE RECYCLING/COMPOSTING PROGRAM 33,005.00


11224 CAMPBELL DURRANT BEATTY PALOMBO & MILLER PC12/31/2016500458608 FINAL CHANGES TO CONTRACT/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT/INTERGRATION OF 1,034.70


10201 CENTRE COUNTY UNITED WAY 12/31/20165005123016 U-WAY 172.00


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10215 WILLIAM CHAMBERS 12/31/20165008122816 MILEAGE FOR CHAMBERS 90.72

123016 MILEAGE FOR CHAMBERS 15.12


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536698862 GLOVES 89.00

536700594 PW UNIF CLN 11/29 79.77


10240 COLLEGIATE PRIDE INC 12/31/2016501056984 LADIES POLOS 5 EA 235.00


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113016 FILTERS/WIPER BLADES 166.18


10241 COLONIAL PRESS 12/31/2016501239607 1000 LETTERHEAD 144.00
















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10250 COMMONWEALTH OF PA USTIF 12/31/20165014123116 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK DIESEL FUEL 495.00


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11610 JOSEPH DIONISIO 12/31/2016501624-04-84 ES-373 80.00


10345 ECKS GARAGE INC 12/31/2016501764725 HUB CAPS 52.91


10354 WALTER EMBSER 12/31/20165018122816 MILEAGE FOR EMBSER 30.24


11608 EVERGREEN FARMS 12/31/20165019121416 PERSONAL BOND RELEASE 11,192.00

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11217 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP POLICE ASSOCIATION12/31/20165021123016 POLICE UNION DUES 380.00


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121708 SILICONE LUBRICANT 23.94


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10644 LOWES COMPANIES INC 12/31/20165029123016 MIX FOR SAWS 72.48

123016 SALT 26.00

123016 SMALL TOOL 56.94

123016 HM 48IN - ORNG REFLECTIVE 189.00

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120216 BINDERS/INDEXES/BOXES/POST ITS 3X3 309.87

120216 INK/CALCULATOR/RIBBON/INK PAD 113.34

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120216 ENVELOPES/IN/OUT BOOKS/INDEX CARDS/FILE JACKETS 186.00


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10702 MILLHEIM SMALL ENGINE INC 12/31/201650336549 SAW 113.88














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113016 CHIEFS UNIF CLN NOV 16 18.90

113016 CHIEFS DRY CLN NOV 16 6.60


10720 SHAWN MORRISON 12/31/20165035112316 MILEAGE FOR MORRISON 60.48


10760 NOERRS GARAGE 12/31/20165036121516 PEDAL/AIR FILTER/FILTERS/EXHAUST PARTS 653.20


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10813 TRAVIS PARK 12/31/20165040121516 MILEAGE FOR PARK 15.12


10838 PENNONI PHILADELPHIA 12/31/20165041722843 ES-301 134.00

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111716 BREAKFAST MTG TOYS FOR TOT HOLLIDAY/K 13.00


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11523 PITNEY BOWES INC 12/31/201650461002612376 POSTAGE SUPPLIES 184.97


11607 ROAN'S BODY SHOP 12/31/20165047120816 SIGN OVERPAYMENT 60.00


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11050 STOCKER CHEVROLET INC 12/31/20165050220-96432 WHEEL NUT 71.88


11115 TRAF O TERIA SYSTEM 12/31/2016505116013 PARKING TICKETS 2 BX 290.73


11136 U S MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC 12/31/201650526107968 SIGNS 96.45

6107969 SIGNS 42.50


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1054-DEC16 W COLLEGE AVE 01.433.036 60.80

1966-DEC16 225 SCIENCE PARK RD 01.433.036 45.06

2449-DEC16 WESTERLY PKWY BLUE CR 01.433.036 38.66

2510-DEC16 W CHERRY LN MARTIN ST 01.433.036 60.62

2691-DEC16 SCIENCE PARK ROAD 01.433.036 35.66

2711-DEC16 SCIENCE PARK ROAD 01.433.036 88.55

3377-DEC16 BRISTOL AVE 01.433.036 32.61

5290-DEC16 1901 CIRCLEVILLE ROAD 01.433.036 40.08














5727-DEC16 OFFICE COMPLEX 01.409.036 1,781.62

5843-DEC16 1301 W COLLEGE AVE 01.433.036 17.94

6113-DEC16 GARAGE/MAINT BLDG 01.409.036 434.66

6150-DEC15 OLD GATESBURG RD 01.433.036 111.84

6438-DEC16 1209 N ATHERTON ST 01.433.036 19.71

6651-DEC16 BIKE TUNNEL 01.433.036 146.20

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- A Home Rule Municipality -

TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON 3147 Research Drive • State College, Pennsylvania 16801 Telephone: 814-238-4651 • Fax: 814-238-3454 www.twp.ferguson.pa.us

TO: Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors FROM: Raymond J. Stolinas Jr., AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning

Lindsay K. Schoch, Community Planner DATE: January 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Bowman Subdivision This submission, made on February 27, 2015 by Penn Terra Engineers, Inc. on behalf of Joseph Bowman, is proposing to subdivide a 0.748 acre/32,598 square foot lot into three (3) lots. Lot 1 will be 0.257 acres/11,178 square feet; Lot 2 will be 0.231 acres/10,069 square feet; and Lot 3 will be 0.261 acres/11,351 square feet. When first submitted, the Plan did not meet the frontage requirements on Cardinal Lane (private). As a result of the Plan being redesigned and resubmitted, the three (3) proposed lots are in compliance with the Township’s Ordinances, with the exception of the following and attached remaining conditions:

1. The fee-in-lieu payment shall be determined using the following calculation: 2 x 2.54 x $1,225 = $6,223.00 (Chapter 22, Section 513.2.1.b.1). Please include a note on the Plan that this amount will be paid to the Township.

2. Proposed street address and address for each unit, if applicable, must be included on the plan. (Chapter 22, Section 401.A.3.q)

3. A time extension must be submitted with any revised plan. (Chapter 22, Section 303) 4. A digital copy of the plan in accordance with Township requirements must be provided to the Township

prior to final plan signature. (Chapter 22, Section 304.7) 5. The plan must be signed, all fees paid to the Township, and the plan recorded within the plan deadline

6. A Request for Modification to the Board of Supervisors is necessary for relief from the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Section 22-506.3.D.

Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Approve the Request for Modification from the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Section 22-506.3.D) and the Bowman Subdivision, last dated January 9, 2017 condition upon the remaining comments and waiver approval.

Part 5:Part 5: DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS

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§ 22-501 General. General.

1. 1. Design and Improvements. The design and physical improvements to the property being subdivided shall be provided, constructed, and installed by the subdivider as shown on the approved plan in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. If any provisions of this chapter are found to be unreasonable and cause undue and unnecessary hardship as they apply to his proposed subdivision, the Board of Supervisors may waive or vary the strict terms of such provisions. The criteria for the Board of Supervisors to apply in determining whether to waive or vary the strict applications of a provision are:

A. That there exist special physical circumstances or conditions which render the strict application of the requirements as undue or unnecessary hardship.

B. That the hardship created cannot be ameliorated by a reasonable change in plans.

C. That the unnecessary or undue hardship has not been created by the applicant.

D. That the waiver or varying of the strict terms of this chapter will not have the e ect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter.

E. That the property cannot be reasonably developed without the waiver or the varying of the strict terms of the chapter.

F. That the waiver or varying of the strict terms of this chapter will represent the minimum deviation that will a ord relief and will represent the least modi cation possible of the regulations in issue.

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Planning & Zoning Director’s Report Monday, January 16, 2017

PLANNING COMMISSION The Ferguson Township Planning Commission met on January 9, 2017 and included the following discussion

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The following officers were selected for the 2017 slate:

Chair: Marc McMaster Vice-Chair: Rob Crassweller Secretary: Lisa Strickland

The following members were nominated as recommended representatives to the Centre Regional Planning Commission for 2017:

Primary: Lisa Strickland Alternate: Andrea Harman

2016 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES

The 2017 meeting dates were determined and attached for the Board of Supervisors.

BOWMAN SUBDIVISION

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the subdivision of an existing 0.748 acre/32,598 square foot lot into three (3) lots. Lot 1 will be 0.257 acres/11,178 ft.2, Lot 2 will be 0.231 acres/10,069 ft.2, and Lot 3 will be 0.261 acres/11,351 ft.2. Attached with the agenda packet is a Memo outlining the remaining comments from Ferguson Township staff, Engineering Consultant, and Steve Bair, Fire Director. Also attached is a Waiver Request for relief from 22-506.3.D: “Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with turnaround provisions in accordance with municipal standards.”

JERROLD G. CONDO SUBDIVISION

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the two-lot subdivision located at 577 Johnson Road, partially in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County and Ferguson Township, Centre County. Jerrold Condo is proposing to replot his existing 5.37 tract in to two (2) tracts. Tract 1R: 3.49 acres and Tract 3R: 1.88 acres. Attached with the

agenda packet is a Memo outlining the remaining comments from Ferguson Township staff. Further,

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that the Board of Supervisors consider Chapter 22, Section 512.D, waiving the requirement for sidewalks be constructed along the portion of the Jerrold Condo property located in the Rural Residential Zoning District.

LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND OTHER PROJECTS

An Active Plan List is attached for the Board of Supervisors consideration (1/10/17).

ZONING AND SALDO UPDATE

The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2017. SOURCEWATER PROTECTION

Planning Commission members received the draft ordinance and map at the December 6, 2016 meeting to review and discuss at the January 9th meeting. Staff also received written comments from Township Supervisor Peter Buckland and others, Norm Lathbury, Susan Buda, Dr. Michael E. Mann and John Sepp/Dr. Gary Peterson. Comments will be distributed to both the Planning Commission and the Sourcewater Work Group for further consideration updating the draft ordinance. Staff will be scheduling a meeting with the Sourcewater Work Group to review the written comments and those presented at the Planning Commission meeting.



TO: Ferguson Township Planning Commission FROM: Raymond J. Stolinas, Jr., AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning

Lindsay K. Schoch, Community Planner DATE: January 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Active Plans in the Township In order to keep the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors up-to-date on the current

developments taking place, staff is providing a list of Active Plans in the Township.

Currently, the Township has eight (8) Active Plans, four (4) have not been heard by the Board and four

(4) have been conditionally approved. They are as follows:

Jerrold G. Condo Replot/Subdivision: This submission made on November 28, 2016 by Mease

Associates, Inc. on behalf of Jerrold G. Condon of 577 Johnson Road, PA Furnace, PA is proposing to

replot his existing 5.37-acre Tract in to two (2) Tracts: Tract 1R will be 3.49 acres and Tract 3R will be

1.88 acres. Plan Expiration: March 14, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended approval of

the Plan to the Board of Supervisors at their January 9, 2017 meeting. A request for a waiver for

sidewalks is on the January 16, 2017 BOS Agenda.

Guenot Subdivision: This submission, made on October 14, 2016 by Penn Terra Engineers, Inc. on

behalf of Ronald L. & Pearl P. Guenot is proposing the subdivision of one 84.393-acre property into

two properties. Proposed Lot 1R will be 83.381 acres and proposed Lot 2 will be 1.012 acres. This

property is located at 2245 West Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark, PA. Plan Expiration: February 19,

2017. The Board of Supervisors conditionally approved this Plan at their November 21, 2016 meeting.

DEP has denied the Planning Module for this Plan, therefore the Plan cannot be signed until this issue

is resolved and the DEP is satisfied with the Planning Module.

Specific Implementation Plan – The Crossings at State College: ELA Group, Inc. on behalf of State

College AL Investors, LLC has submitted a Specific Implementation Plan, which is an update to the

existing Master Plan for the Turnberry Traditional Town Development. This Specific Implementation

Plan is proposing a 93,342 square foot Personal and Memory Care Retirement Community (The

Crossings at State College) on 14.73 acres. The project also involves a parking lot, stormwater

management facilities, and associated infrastructure. A Conservation Easement exists on the property

that will continue to be preserved. This property is located between Blue Course Drive and Havershire

Planning Commission Active Plans in the Township January 3, 2017

Boulevard in the Turnberry TTD. Plan Expiration: January 19, 2017. Plan has been conditionally

approved and is in the process of obtaining signatures for recording. The Applicant requested their

third and final time extension to the BOS, which will give the applicant an additional 45 days to

ensure enough time to obtain signatures and record the Plan. The Plan has been signed and is

waiting for recording.

Dunkin’ Donuts/Weis Gas-N-Go Land Development Plan: HRG, Inc. on behalf of Weis Markets, Inc. is

proposing the development of Commercial property along North Atherton Street for a new (2,539

square foot) Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant with drive-thru, and a Weis “Gas-n-Go” automobile fueling

station. The project involves construction of the buildings, parking lot, stormwater management

facilities and associated infrastructure. Plan Expiration: 2/1/2017. The proposed development is

located at 1400 North Atherton Street between Hoss’s Restaurant and PNC Bank. Plan has been

submitted to the Township for signatures. The Applicant is requesting their third and final time

extension to ensure enough time to obtain signatures and be recorded by the Plan Deadline.

CSC Northland/Proposed Commercial Development-Buffalo Wild Wings/Corner of North Atherton

and Blue Course Drive: CSC Northland, LP is proposing to develop a portion of a 3.55 acre parcel with

a 5,440 SF restaurant. The site will also contain related site amenities and improvements inclusive of

parking, access roadways, lighting, landscaping, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. Staff

met via conference with Bohler Engineers to discuss any questions they had regarding the review

comment letter. At this point, they are not ready to resubmit, but have submitted a time extension

for an additional 90 days. Plan Expiration is 3/15/2017 Plan is on hold; Applicant is reevaluating traffic

improvements. No Update.

Bowman Subdivision/486 Circleville Road: This Plan proposes to subdivide a .75 acre parcel to create

three separate parcels (two .23 acres parcels and one .28 acre parcel). A meeting was held at a staff

level in late July to discuss how the properties will meet zoning regulations for frontage at the street

line. Penn Terra has been contacted for an update on the Plan. They were also notified that the Plan

expires on October 20. Plan Expiration Date: 3/9/2017 The Planning Commission recommended

approval of the Plan and waiver to the Board of Supervisors at their January 9, 2017 meeting. A

request for a waiver is on the January 16, 2017 BOS Agenda.

The Cottages at State College Final PRD/Whitehall Road and Blue Course Drive: Appealed to

Commonwealth Court. Plan Expiration is yet to be determined based upon any decision that comes

out of the court. No Update.

Whitehall Road Regional Park: Centre Region Parks and Recreation (CRPR) is proposing a 100-acre

regional park on Whitehall Road via the proposed Blue Course Drive extension, including a mix of

baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, basketball courts, a dog park, an area for community

gardens, an indoor turf facility, a future centralized CRPR maintenance facility and agency. Plan

Expiration: 3/31/2017 No Update

-A Home Rule Municipality-

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

2017 MEETING DATES

All 2017 meetings are held in the Main Meeting Room at the Ferguson Township Building located at 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801. One meeting will be held at the Centre Region COG Building, to be determined at a later date.

All Ferguson Township Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month and begin at 6:00 p.m. Due to the holidays, there will be only one Planning Commission meeting per month for the months of November and December.

January 9th 23rd

February 13th 27th

March 13th 27th

April 10th 24th

May 8th 22nd

June 12th 26th

July 10th 24th

August 14th 28th

September 11th 25th

October 9th 23rd

November 13th

December 5th *

*December’s meeting will be held on a Tuesday due to budget meetings.

TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON 3147 Research Drive State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Telephone: 814-238-4651 Fax: 814-238-3454 www.twp.ferguson.pa.us



TO: Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors FROM: Raymond J. Stolinas Jr., AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning

Lindsay K. Schoch, Community Planner DATE: January 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Condo Subdivision This submission, made on November 28, 2016 by Mease Associates, Inc., on behalf of Jerrold G. Condo of 577 Johnson Road, PA Furnace, is proposing to replot his existing 5.37 tract in to two (2) tracts. Tract 1R: 3.49 acres and Tract 3R: 1.88 acres. The Plan was revised and resubmitted on December 15, 2016. The outstanding items follow:

1. The shared lane on both properties will require an easement for access and a statement regarding maintenance of the driveway between property owners. Comment stands until maintenance agreement is submitted to Township and recorded with the Plan.

2. Proposed sidewalk locations, width, grades and ramps must be included on the plan. (Chapter 22, Section 401.A.3.m) According to Chapter 22-512.D this property is located in the RR Zoning District the Board of Supervisors needs to make the decision if sidewalks are required. Please submit a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting sidewalks not be required as a part of this Subdivision Plan.

3. Proposed street address and address for each unit, if applicable, must be included on the plan. (Chapter 22, Section 401.A.3.q)

4. A digital copy of the plan in accordance with Township requirements must be provided to the Township prior to final plan signature. (Chapter 22, Section 304.7)

5. The plan must be signed, all fees paid to the Township, and the plan recorded within the plan deadline.

Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors Approve the Condo Subdivision Plan, last dated December 14, 2016, condition upon the remaining comments.

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Mease Associates, Inc.

P.O. Box 520 Telephone 814-692-4225 Fax 814-692-1020 email: [email protected]

January 6, 2017 Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors 3147 Research Drive State College, PA 16801 RE: Jerrold G. Condo Subdivision / Replot Dear Board of Supervisors: On behalf of our client, Jerrold G. Condo, we are requesting the Board of Supervisors NOT require sidewalks along that portion of the Jerrold G. Condo property located within the Rural Residential Zoning District in Ferguson Township. (Chapter 22, Section 512.D) There is no evidence of sidewalks on either side of Johnson Road within Ferguson Township, Centre County or Franklin Township, Huntingdon County. The portion of the Condo property within the Rural Residential Zoning District of Ferguson Township is approximately 240 feet. Sincerely, Fred M. Henry, P.L.S. Cc: Jerrold G. Condo

From: "Graef,Rita" <[email protected]> Date: 1/11/17 11:54 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Miller,Steve" <[email protected]> Cc: "Kunkle,Mark" <[email protected]>, "Whitaker,Janet" <[email protected]>, "Buckland,Peter" <[email protected]>, "Dininni,Laura" <[email protected]>, "Pribulka,David" <[email protected]> Subject: propose a BoS agenda item: FT Donation Policy (Resolution 2012-14) I would like to propose a BoS agenda item: that the BoS consider FT Donation Policy (Resolution 2012-14, attached). 1. I would like to ask that as a board we review, discuss and draft modifications to the current policy that considers some of the following areas, while working to keep the process as simple and streamlined as possible: a. Basic information about the requester should be included in a standard application (the Donation Policy mentions an application that is required along with a cover letter - though I could not find an application on FT website, nor did our most recent funding requests include standard applications), ie:

o Nonprofit entity o Incorporation Date o Mission o Board/Governance o Location (in FT?) o Resources/Annual Budget o Activities, Outputs, and Impact (serve FT?)

b. Basic required info about the funding request :

o project/initiative description o amount requested, for what (limits may be placed on what kinds of expenses are allowed) o total budget for project/initiative (a match may/may not be required) o expected impact o how are results of funded projects to be evaluated

c. Basic requirements of recipient:

o evaluation of initiative/project success o actual impact

d. Intentions and limits imposed on funding:

o total funds allowable per calendar year ($ amount and frequency, multi-year funding allowed?) o what to do about larger requests than imposed limits o time frame for funding o who qualifies o how often guidelines are evaluated o recommended % of FT budget allowed for total annual funding requests

2. Additionally I would propose that we engaging our citizens in the decision making process of non-profit funding by revising the "review panel" (currently comprised of two Board members and a staff), to form instead a citizen advisory committee to review applications and make recommendations to the BoS for budgeting. Respectfully submitted, Rita Graef Ferguson Township Supervisor Representing Ward III 3147 Research Drive State College, PA [email protected] phone: 814-238-4651 fax: 814-238-3454 www.twp.ferguson.pa.us









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Manager’s Report January 17, 2017

1. The Township has received the attached letter from Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of

the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources congratulating the Township on receiving a grant of $52,200 from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grant will be used to improve ADA accessibility and other amenities at the Louis E. Silvi Baseball Complex.

2. The Township has received the attached communication from the Centre County

Commissioners advising that the 2016 County Liquid Fuels Application submitted to assist with funding the intersection improvements at Valley Vista Drive and Bachman Lane was not approved.

3. A contract with NTM Engineering has been executed on behalf of the Centre Region MS4 Partners and Penn State University to develop a Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plan. Total contract is $159,950.

4. The Board should consider an Executive Session on Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m.

to review and select the Manager Executive Search firm. This meeting would occur prior to the COG General Forum meeting that evening.

5. Advertisements and announcements seeking volunteers in addition to the incumbents

willing to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board, Industrial and Commercial Development Authority, and Tax Review Board are scheduled as follows: CDT - January 22-28 CNet -January 15- 21; February 5-11 Township Web Page – Currently posted Twitter feed – Currently being tweeted Applications are due by February 13- Applications will be provided to Board members on February 14 with appointments scheduled for February 21.

6. Report on January 14 Coffee and Conversation.

ACTING ADMINISTRATOR/

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

DENISE L. ELBELL

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR/

HUMAN SERVICES

NATALIE CORMAN

December 27, 2016

Mr. Mark Kunkle Ferguson Township 3147 Research Drive State College, PA 16801

Dear Mr. Mark Kunkle:

CENTRE COUNTY -~

Board of Commissioners MIC HAEL PIPE, Chair

MARK HIGG INS

STEVEN G. DERSH EM

[email protected]

RECEIVED DEC 2 9 2016

SOLICITOR

ELIZABETH A DUPUIS

Please accept this letter as a follow up to your 201 7 County Liquid Fuels Application. As requests totaled over $1,300,000, the county will not be able to allocate funds to Ferguson Township in 2017. You may apply again for funding in the fall of 2017. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact my office.

Sincerely,

Denise L. Elbell

Acting Administrator

Director of Financial Management

Willowbank Office Building , 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1488 Telephone (8 14) 355-6700 FAX (8 14) 355-6980

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State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 231-3077 ● Fax: (814) 231-3083 ● Website: www.crcog.net

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE COG Forum Room 2643 Gateway Drive

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 12:00 Noon

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Nigel Wilson will convene the meeting.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda(five minutes per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on theagenda should be deferred until that point in the meeting.


A copy of the minutes from the October 5, 2016 Human Resources Committee meeting isenclosed for approval.


The Committee members should elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for 2017. During 2016,Mr. Wilson served as Chair and Mr. Troxell, served as Vice Chair, until he resigned in late2016. Ultimately, the Committee had decided that a new Vice Chair would not beappointed until January 2017. The unofficial 2017 roster is as follows:

Anthony Fragola College Township Janet Whitaker Ferguson Township Andy Merritt Halfmoon Township Nigel Wilson Harris Township Dan Treviño Patton Township To be determined State College Borough

5. MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION

The Committee members should choose the time, location, and dates for their 2017meetings. During 2016, the Committee met on the first Wednesday of the month at 12:00

Human Resources Committee Agenda January 11, 2017 Page 2 of 6

Noon in the COG Forum Room. In the past, COG committees have tried to schedule their meetings during the first two weeks of the month. This sequencing provides adequate time to refer issues to the Executive Committee and the General Forum for action.


The Executive Director will briefly review the COG Articles of Agreement as it relates to the Human Resources Committee. According to the Agreement the duties of the Committee are:

i. To periodically review the Centre Region COG’s Personnel Policy, Position Classification Plan and Employee Evaluation Procedures to keep them current and operating effectively.

ii. To approve new or revised job descriptions as proposed by the Executive

Director. iii. To serve as the Grievance Resolution Committee and to perform other

personnel duties as identified in the COG’s Personnel Policy or other related policy documents.

iv. To study and prepare recommendations on the Centre Region COG

personnel policies and procedures as requested by the Executive Committee.

During the first six months of 2016, the General Forum asked each COG Committee to respond to five questions regarding its future work priorities. Enclosed is a copy of the responses provided by the Human Resources Committee. The Committee should review these responses and decide if any changes are needed.

7. GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE

The COG’s Personnel Policy establishes a Grievance Resolution Committee, comprised of three representatives of the Human Resources Committee and two representatives of the affected agency board. The purpose of the Grievance Resolution Committee is to hear appeals of disciplinary actions and employee grievances. In the last 22 years, five employee grievances have been filed (the last was in December 2009). The Human Resources Committee’s representatives during 2016 were Messrs. Brown, Troxell and Wilson. The Human Resources Committee should appoint its three representatives to serve on the Grievance Resolution Committee during 2017.

Human Resources Committee Agenda January 11, 2017 Page 3 of 6 8. ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

Under the terms of the COG’s Harassment Policy, the Human Resources Committee should designate one female and one male to review informal harassment complaints. During 2016, Ms. Whitaker and Mr. Buckland were the designated individuals. The Human Resources Committee should appoint two individuals (one female and one male) to serve during 2017.

9. UPDATE ON FLSA REGULATION, TIMECARD IMPLEMENTATION On Tuesday, November 23rd, a U.S. District Court judge issued a nationwide, preliminary injunction barring the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the revised Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulation that would change the salary threshold for overtime eligibility from $23,660 to $47,476. As a result of the injunction, the Department of Labor's revised regulatory changes that were scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 1st, have been halted. The Department of Labor is appealing this case; however, the injunction is likely to be in effect throughout this legal challenge. Although some employers had made changes to job descriptions and/or adjustments to salaries prior to the November 23rd ruling and have a separate set of challenges before them, COG falls into the group of businesses that had not yet implemented or officially announced changes to employees. This group of businesses have two choices before them and they are as follows; consider whether to take a “wait and see approach” pending resolution of the Final Rule litigation, or begin proactively reviewing FLSA compliance under the current exemption criteria (including the unchanged duties test criteria). COG staff has continued to follow the news closely and have continued to take steps to prepare in the event that the hold is lifted. The use of a standard timecard across all COG agencies has been implemented. The timecard is being utilized by all non-exempt employees, as well as exempt employees who may need to be reclassified as non-exempt if the new regulation goes into effect. Agency Directors have meet with the HR Officer and Executive Director several times to discuss the FLSA regulations, the development and use of the new timecard, payment of overtime and the proper uses of Compensatory and Flex Time within their departments. Throughout the process, an updated draft of the Overtime, Compensatory Time and Flex Time policy has also been composed.

10. DRAFT OVERTIME POLICY The attached is a draft Overtime, Compensatory Time and Flex Time policy. The HR Committee should review and offer comment and suggestions. The policy has not yet been reviewed by the COG’s solicitor.

Human Resources Committee Agenda January 11, 2017 Page 4 of 6 11. PARKS JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager position was created in 2012 to assist with the program plan and the budgeting process, as well as operational procedures, program planning and evaluation, and more. The former employee resigned as of December 30, 2016. In October/November 2016, prior to receiving the notice of resignation, the Parks Director and Program Manager began to review the Program Manager’s job description to see how the position’s tasks were working within the organizational structure and day-to-day operations. In addition, the Parks Director met with the agency’s supervisory staff to discuss how the position can best be defined as to meet the agency’s goals and work objectives. A plan was developed to present a revised job description and structure in 2017. Ms. Pam Salokangas will be in attendance to discuss how the Parks agency has grown and changed over the past 5 years, the tasks that are necessary moving forward into 2017 and the internal process that was used to develop the draft of the new job description for a Recreation Services Manager, formerly known as Program Manager, and the proposed organizational structure. While the new Recreation Services Manager position will have a marketing/public relations focus, as well as new responsibilities in the grant/fundraising/annual campaign area, the remaining tasks from the Program Manager’s job description still exist including assistance with the program plan and the budgeting process, assistance with operational procedures and program planning and evaluation, and more. The Parks Director and staff feel the new proposed changes to the organizational chart will greatly improve the organizational structure. Enclosed please find the draft job description for the Recreation Services Manager. Enclosed you will also find the existing and proposed organizational charts for comparison purposes.

12. FUTURE ACTIVITIES

For 2017, the following is a list of potential agenda items that may be considered by the Human Resources Committee:

• Continue the practice implemented in 2012 to review all proposed personnel

changes for the upcoming 2018 budget by June 2017. This single “big picture” will help the Committee to recommend priorities to the Finance Committee and other elected officials.

• Retain the services of a consultant to review the job descriptions in the Code Administration Agency, the pay rates for the updated positions and its organizational chart. The 2017 CRCA budget contains an appropriation of $10,000 to conduct this study.


• Review the 2018 budget proposal for the COG wellness program as proposed by

the Employees Relations Committee.

• Review the 2018 budget proposal from Employee Relations Committee.

• Participate in the review and update of the CRCA job descriptions. • Participate and support in the process to review the COG’s employee health

insurance program as requested by the General Forum. • Update the COG Personnel Policy Handbook. • Refine the review process used to evaluate the Executive Director.

The Committee should review this proposed list of work items and note revisions, deletions, and additions.

13. OTHER BUSINESS A. Matter of Record – In early 2017, Ms. Petitt will be contacting the Pennsylvania

State University Office of Corporate Learning to coordinate a Supervisory Training Session for all COG supervisory personnel. This is a continuation of an effort that began in early 2016 in effort to provide consistent training across all COG agencies. The two-day sessions held in 2016 were successful and we propose another training be held in 2017. The 2017 CRCA budget contains an appropriation of $4,000 to conduct this training program for COG supervisory staff (approximately 25 individuals).

B. Matter of Record – The following is status report on various vacant positions in the COG.

• Office of Administration – Finance Assistant: The position was advertised, 25 resumes were received and 5 individuals were interviewed. Reference checks were made on 2 individuals. Cary Asendorf was offered the position and will begin employment on January 9, 2017.

• Parks and Recreation – Staff Assistant for the Senior Center: The position was advertised and resumes will accepted until January 6, 2017. The former employee will be working on a part-time basis until the position is filled.

• Parks and Recreation – Program Manager: The former employee’s last day of work was December 30, 2016. The job description is currently under review and has been submitted to the Human Resources Committee for consideration.


• Parks and Recreation – Staff Assistant for the Administrative Office: The position is advertised and resumes are being accepted until January 6, 2017.

• Planning – Part-time Staff Assistant: Following a public recruitment process, Meria Flecha was offered the position and began employment on January 3, 2017.

• Planning – Part time Planner: Following a public recruitment process, Sara Dunmire was offered the position and will begin employment on January 17, 2017.

C. Matter of Record – Ms. Petitt will present the enclosed report on merit awards for 2017 and achievement awards for 2016.

D. Matter of Record – The following COG employees were recognized for length of service at the end of the year recognition dinner organized by the COG’s Employee Relations Committee:

5 YEAR AWARDS Jim Metzgar Code Administration Dave Barnett Parks and Recreation Jim Carpenter Parks and Recreation Mark Boeckel Planning Sara Getson Schlow Library DJ Lilly Schlow Library 10 YEAR AWARDS Joanne Lopinsky Code Administration Greg Kausch Planning Amy Madison Schlow Library 15 YEAR AWARDS Jeff Hall Parks and Recreation Molly Hetrick Schlow Library Wendy Huffard Schlow Library 20 YEAR AWARDS Tim Knisely Code Administration Colleen Fisher Schlow Library 25 YEAR AWARD Maria Burchill Schlow Library

14. ADJOURNMENT

Part I Crimes Summary

Previous Month

Dec. 2015

Current Month

Dec. 2016

Previous YTD

Dec. 2015

Current YTD

Dec. 2016 Homicide 0 0 0 1 Rape 0 0 1 2 Robbery 0 0 2 1 Assault 3 3 23 31 Burglary 6 4 19 28 Theft 21 12 121 113 Auto Theft 1 0 8 4 Arson 0 1 0 1 Total 31 20 174 181

Part II Crimes Summary

Previous Month

Dec. 2015

Current Month

Dec. 2016

Previous YTD

Dec. 2015

Current YTD

Dec. 2016 Forgery 0 0 3 8 Fraud 12 4 96 69 Embezzlement 0 0 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 1 0 3 0 Criminal Mischief 5 5 53 66 Weapons Violation 0 0 1 1 Prostitution and Commercialized Vice 1 0 1 0 Sex Offense 1 1 12 6 Drug Violation 0 0 23 13 Offenses Against Family 0 0 0 4 DUI 3 2 79 54 Liquor Laws (minors law, furnishing, false ID) 1 1 39 23 Public Intoxication 1 3 27 30 Disorderly Conduct 21 24 250 283 All Other Criminal 3 3 57 48 Total 49 43 644 605

Total Crimes

Previous Month

Dec. 2015

Current Month

Dec. 2016

Previous YTD

Dec. 2015

Current YTD

Dec. 2016 Part I Crimes 31 20 174 181 Part II Crimes 49 43 644 605 Total 80 63 818 786

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

DECEMBER 2016 Calls for Service

Other Calls for Service

Previous Month

Dec. 2015

Current Month

Dec. 2016

Previous YTD

Dec. 2015

Current YTD

Dec. 2016 Vehicle Code - Crashes 33 35 336 357 Vehicle Code - Other Traffic Incidents 30 40 430 497 Suspended License & Registration 0 1 27 23 Disabled Vehicle 11 0 149 66 Health and Safety – EMS Assist 61 60 697 676 Health and Safety – Fire Assist 6 10 97 107 Other Health and Safety Incidents 15 16 224 242 Alarms 13 18 170 185 Suspicious Activity 30 15 316 349 Unsecure Property 0 4 8 16 Found Property 0 8 44 76 Lost Property 2 2 62 48 Community Relations/ Crime Prevention 3 21 91 168 Car Seat Check 1 1 15 17 Ride Along 1 1 12 7 Township Ordinances 3 3 84 65 Request for Assistance – Attempt to locate 2 3 33 37 Request for Assistance – Can-Help 3 0 15 9 Request for Assistance – Civil Matter 7 5 73 81 Request for Assistance - Other 44 51 631 579 Missing Persons/ Runaways 0 0 11 7 Animal Complaints 13 7 199 191 Department Information 5 4 58 76 Assist Other Agencies 26 7 326 204 Total 309 312 4108 4083

Total Calls for Service

Previous Month

Dec. 2015

Current Month

Dec. 2016

Previous YTD

Dec. 2015

Current YTD

Dec. 2016 Part I Crimes 31 20 174 181 Part II Crimes 49 43 644 605 Other Calls for Service 309 312 4108 4083 Total 389 375 4926 4869


DECEMBER 2016 Calls for Service

DECEMBER 2016

2015 2016 Previous

YTD Current

YTD Notes:

Traffic Citations

35 43 992 818

Parking Tickets

45 53 878 1256

Traffic Stops 157 134 2692 2305

Criminal Arrests

18 18 281 214

Supplements 231 217 2584 2717

Hearings 40 21 390 243

Department Notes:

Seven officers attended a one day training on Diversity Topics (Cross Cultural Communication, Community Policing, Intercultural Competence, Unconscious Social Cognition (Implicit Bias), Crisis Intervention, Mental & Physical Health Assessments). The training was hosted by PSU.

Five officers assisted SCPD during the riot that ensued after the Big Ten Championship Game December 3rd.

A 34 year old woman from Tyrone fled from police who approached her due to the substantial fresh damage to the front of her car. The woman, pumping gasoline, fled the fuel pump with the nozzle still in her car. She was later apprehended after spike strips were employed and then taken to the hospital when she made statements about harming herself. Charges are pending.


DECEMBER 2016

Note: • Traffic Stops may not include pre scheduled selective enforcement details where two or more police vehicles

are assigned for specific enforcement purposes (such as Aggressive Driving Grant details). • Criminal Arrests are the number of people arrested, not the number of charges, counts or cases cleared.

These include arrests made at the time of the incident as well as those filed after an extended investigation.

DECEMBER 2016

FTPD utilized the Child Advocacy Center to assist in suspected child abuse cases thirteen times in 2016. This is 12% of the total number of Centre County cases brought to the Center (107) this past year.

1/10/2017Ferguson Township Report Activity For Incidents Reported 12/1/2016 12:00:00AM to 12/31/2016 11:59:59PM

Reporting AreaOCCURR_DATE

911 CALLER DISCONNECT

911 disconnect at America's Carpet Outlet Overlook Heights12/7/16ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Two vehicle reportable crash. No reported injuries. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/13/16ALARM, FIRE - PD ONLY

alarm sounding at residence StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/30/16ALARM, UNKNOWN TYPE

Burglar alarm, door found unsecure Aaron/Clinton12/27/16ALCOHOL, MINORS LAW

20 yom cited for Minor's Law. Blue Golf Course12/9/16ANIMAL, BARKING DOG

Barking Dog StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/15/16ANIMAL, DOG AT LARGE

Dog at large Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/2/16Caller saw two dogs running at large, dropped one off at Station Shingletown12/24/16Dog found at large Aaron/Clinton12/30/16ASSAULT, SEXUAL EARLIER

Female was sexually assaulted by known male Turnberry-Pine Hall12/9/16BAD CHECKS

Bad check for an online transaction. Sylvan View12/4/16BURGLARY, EARLIER

Someone attempted to gain entry into an apartment Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/16/16

Residence entered when occupant was away, unknown if anything was taken

Aaron/Clinton12/23/16

Female believes someone entered her residence through a window and took items.

Sylvan View12/16/16

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Community relations, request to visit with children College Township12/29/16COMMUNITY RELATIONS, COP

Community Relations-FTPD participating in buddy pack program State College Borough12/20/16COMMUNITY RELATIONS, RIDE ALONG

Leadership Centre County ride along Station Report12/4/16CREDIT CARDS

ten fraudulent charges to the victims credit card account StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/29/16Unauthorized charges on debit card Turnberry-Pine Hall12/29/16CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, EARLIER

Wiring to Christmas lights cut StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/23/16CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, NOW

Items being thrown at CATA bus Aaron/Clinton12/4/16CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, TO VEHICLE

Callers car was hit with eggs Blue Golf Course12/10/16Vehicle windshield shot with BBs Aaron/Clinton12/27/16CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, NOW

Concerns about rabbits Overlook Heights12/31/16DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

Concern about terminated employee StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/22/16Crime scene call out to process/collect evidence. Park Hills Area12/16/16Case pulled by mistake. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/13/16

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT, FIGHT NOW

Mutual fight between two people Aaron/Clinton12/3/16DISORDERLY CONDUCT, LOUD MUSIC

Loud Music Turnberry-Pine Hall12/3/16Report of loud music - GOA Aaron/Clinton12/2/16Disorderly Conduct for loud music - GOA. Turnberry-Pine Hall12/7/16Neighbor playing loud music in their car on the street. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/5/16Disorderly conduct noise, loud music Aaron/Clinton12/14/16Loud music coming from apartment. Aaron/Clinton12/15/16Loud music Aaron/Clinton12/11/16Loud music coming from apt. Aaron/Clinton12/10/16Loud Party Aaron/Clinton12/10/16Complaint of loud music coming from neighboring townhome Teaberry Ridge12/19/16DISORDERLY CONDUCT, LOUD VOICES / YELLING

Loud music and yelling Aaron/Clinton12/11/16Three males talking loudly outside his apartment building. Aaron/Clinton12/2/16DISORDERLY CONDUCT, PERSON(S)

People yelling/breaking glass bottles in parking lot SC Park Apts.12/4/16Disorderly male at the Geisinger Walk in Clinic. Aaron/Clinton12/16/16Patient upset because the methadone treatment clinic wasn't open yet StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/28/16DOMESTIC DISPUTE, EARLIER

Domestic- gone on arrival12/23/16Male assaulted female. Arrested.12/19/16Verbal Domestic happened in State College12/28/16Mother daughter domestic dispute.12/15/16DOMESTIC DISPUTE, NOW

Domestic dispute between a male and female.12/2/16Verbal domestic dispute between male and female.12/2/16Mother & daughter verbal argument; daughter made suicidal statements12/5/16Reported possible domestic dispute. Nothing located.12/5/16Physical domestic between girlfriend/boyfriend12/18/1612 yom domestic dispute with his father.12/26/16DUI

24 yof arrested for DUI. Overlook Heights12/3/16FRAUD

Unauthorized charges on caller's PNC debit card. Aaron/Clinton12/6/16Unauthorized bank transactions StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/23/16Reported internet fraud for two online purchases through Sears Overlook Heights12/20/16HARASSMENT, EARLIER

Husband and wife domestic dispute Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/31/16

Complainants wife received a harrassing text message from a known female.

StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/26/16

appliance repairman threatened to beat up the complainant StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/8/16HARASSMENT, PHYSICAL

Unknown male punched complainant in the face Northland Bowl Complex12/13/16HEALTH AND SAFETY, ASSIST INVALID

Assist EMS in helping a 92 yof to get up after falling, no injury Science Park/Pine Hall Dr12/29/16HEALTH AND SAFETY, EMS ASSIST

71 yom experiencing abdominal pain StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/24/16

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HEALTH AND SAFETY, EMS ASSIST (Continued)

Report of 87 yom with altered mental status - transported prior to police arrival.

Park Hills Area12/24/16

48 yof experiencing general weakness Aaron/Clinton12/18/1642 yof unresponsive - not breathing NARCAN Sylvan View12/27/1664 year old female with weakness. Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/25/16Called to assist the ambulance with a 3 yom who fell down stairs. Overlook Heights12/25/1664 yom feeling weak and confused. Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/26/16Female passed out while working out. Aaron/Clinton12/26/1664 yom conscious alcohol overdose Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/26/164 yof with breathing difficulty. Science Park/Pine Hall Dr12/24/1620 yom experiencing a seizure Glenview/Haymarket12/25/16Ambulance assist for leg pain- Refused transport to MNMC Park Hills Area12/23/1680 yof with knee pain. Glenview/Haymarket12/21/16Elderly female feeling weak. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/24/1690 yof was having trouble breathing. Aaron/Clinton12/21/16Male knocking on doors - possible overdose on prescription medications StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/19/1688 yom with leg cramps Park Hills Area12/18/16Ambulance assist for cardiac symptoms StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/23/1692 yof possible stroke Pine Grove Mills12/19/1620 yom passed out at Best Buy. Overlook Heights12/21/1681 yom experiencing Afib Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/20/16Assist an ambulance with an 87 yom who was depressed Park Hills Area12/29/16Assist an ambulance with an 84 yom with an altered level of consciousness Park Hills Area12/27/16Ambulance assist for GI bleeding Glenview/Haymarket12/28/1686 yof was feeling ill. Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/31/1657 YOM Cardiac symptoms Glenview/Haymarket12/28/1675 YOF fell Overlook Heights12/31/1658 YOF with chest congestion Aaron/Clinton12/31/1687 yof was complaining of general weakness. Aaron/Clinton12/30/16Ambulance assist for 19 yom with seizures Northland Bowl Complex12/12/16Ambulance assist for a 67 yof fall victim with severe bleeding StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/12/16Ambulance assist for 82 yom with illness Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/12/1671 yof vomiting and feeling ill. Glenview/Haymarket12/11/16Ambulance assist for 76 yom with back pain Glenview/Haymarket12/13/16Assist the ambulance with a 12 yof having a seizure Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/20/1686 yom fell. Needed assistance standing. Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/16/16 88 year old male with flu like symptoms-transported to MNMC StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/12/1684 yom with a rapid heart beat. Overlook Heights12/15/161 yo female with high fever and seizures Overlook Heights12/8/1675 yom ground level fall. Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/3/1670 yof experiencing seizure like symptoms Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/9/16Ambulance assist for 77 yof with back pain Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/6/1621 yof conscious alcohol overdose. Overlook Heights12/9/1683 yof experiencing breathing difficulty Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/10/1664 yo male diabetic emergency Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/10/1660 yof having problems breathing. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/13/1669 yof hip dislocation. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/10/1675 year old female with body pain Park Hills Area12/2/16Caller's husband passed out while he was doing physical therapy. Blue Golf Course12/5/1654 yom having suicidal and homicidal thoughts. Aaron/Clinton12/2/1625 YOM feeling sick Glenview/Haymarket12/3/16

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HEALTH AND SAFETY, EMS ASSIST (Continued)

89 yom with fluid build up. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/8/1684 yo female shortness of breath Overlook Heights12/8/16Request for transport for female unable to take care of herself. Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/5/16Assist EMS with 60 YOF who had her catheter fall out. Aaron/Clinton12/4/1675 yom fall patient. Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/5/1676 yom cardiac symptoms Pine Grove Mills12/4/1627 yom experiencing a diabetic emergency Pine Grove Mills12/5/1646 yom with illness Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/7/16HEALTH AND SAFETY, FIRE ASSIST

Empty apartment fire Aaron/Clinton12/26/16Barn fire-suspicious in nature Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/17/16HEALTH AND SAFETY, OTHER-NON URGENT

Call that woman may harm herself. Aaron/Clinton12/21/16HEALTH AND SAFETY, OTHER-URGENT

Caller concerned about his boyfriend's safety. Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/21/16Intoxicated 33 yom staggering into traffic Aaron/Clinton12/19/16interior water line froze, broke and flooded residence Pine Grove Mills12/17/1617 yof being disorderly inside the residence. Glenview/Haymarket12/11/16IDENTITY THEFT

Report of unknown individuals opening unauthorized accounts with complainant's information

Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/16/16

OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSIST, 32 ROUTINE

Missing juvenile male from State College located Aaron/Clinton12/18/16OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSIST, 32 URGENT

SCPD pursuit ended in reportable crash in Ferguson. Aaron/Clinton12/10/16TRT call out. State College Borough12/6/16OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSIST, 38 ROUTINE

Reported theft of cash from a wallet---outside investigation for another agency

Patton Township12/8/16

OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSIST, OTHER ROUTINE

Assist SCPD with riot State College Borough12/3/16PFA, RECEIVED

Emergency Temporary Protection from Abuse Order received Sylvan View12/21/16Notice of hearing and order received Park Hills Area12/29/16PFA, VIOLATION

Female believed ex was violating PFA order. No charges to be filed. Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/27/16PROPERTY, FOUND

Found wallet Blue Golf Course12/30/16Complainant discovered a firearm underneath their bath tub. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/5/16Credit card found left behind in card reader Glenview/Haymarket12/1/16insulin needles found in vehicle to be sent to auction Glenview/Haymarket12/8/16Found credit card left in card reader Glenview/Haymarket12/1/16PROPERTY, LOST OR STOLEN

found wallet Turnberry-Pine Hall12/1/16lost wallet SC Park Apts.12/23/16REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, CIVIL DISPUTE EARLIER

Male attempted to pay for gas by credit card but the credit card was not read correctly

Pine Grove Mills12/22/16

Civil dispute over parking Park Hills Area12/28/16

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REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, CIVIL DISPUTE EARLIER(Continued)

Vehicle left without paying for gas, attendant approved transaction without notifying the driver

Pine Grove Mills12/29/16

Complainant did not want someone living at his trailer anymore Park Hills Area12/4/16Roommate dispute. Overlook Heights12/6/16REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, LOCATE OR CONTACT

Complainant concerned since her sister hasn't contacted her in two days. Pine Grove Mills12/1/16Caller requested I check on the welfare of her husband. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/7/1638 yom did not return home from work Tadpole Rd.12/18/16REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, OTHER

Law Enforcement referral report received from Centre County CYS Park Hills Area12/15/16Electronic equipment found near dumpster Pine Grove Mills12/22/16Caller had questions about custody of her son. Overlook Heights12/24/16Car dealer lost dealer plate. Aaron/Clinton12/12/16Questions regarding retrieving property Glenview/Haymarket12/29/16Ex-wife taking pictures of husband taking cows to market. Marengo/Dry Hollow12/28/16Assist SCPD with perimeter for possible bomb in library Overlook Heights12/6/16False Fire Alarm Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/4/16Called to assist on an alarm at complex. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/1/16Subject asked caller's daughter to clean up after her dog. Teaberry Ridge12/4/16Male receiving concerning facebook messages. Referred to PSP. Misc. Jurisdiction/Agency12/8/16Caller wanted to see if he had to report his non-reportable accident. Fairbrook/Ramblewood/PA Furnace12/11/16Dad will not give son his money. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/18/16RETAIL THEFT, EARLIER

Female stole $97.43 worth of items. Aaron/Clinton12/23/16RETAIL THEFT, WITH SUSPECT

Male ordered and drank three drinks and refused to pay for them. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/19/16SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, OTHER

Fraudulent credit card application Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/19/16footprints through a field toward the scene of a barn fire Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/17/16Caller learned an account may have been added to her credit card. Aaron/Clinton12/25/16Door frame was cracked. Turnberry-Pine Hall12/20/16"Grandparent" scam phone call, recognized as scam Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/13/16Caller received a phone call from a subject claiming to be with the FBI. Aaron/Clinton12/5/16SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY, PERSON(S) - EARLIER

Caller stated 5 boys came to their door and then left. Fairbrook/Ramblewood/PA Furnace12/4/16

Report of an individual about to inject a substance in his arm in a parked vehicle

Glenview/Haymarket12/28/16

SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY, PERSON(S)-NOW

Energy company soliciting in area Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/22/16Caller believed someone to be in a business after hours. Pine Grove Mills12/3/16Unknown male banging on callers door in the middle of the night. Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/8/16Unknown male knocking on door Turnberry-Pine Hall12/16/16SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY, VEHICLE(S) - EARLIER

black rollback driving on the bike path Park Hills Area12/7/16Dark colored SUV was stopped in front of the caller's residence Glenview/Haymarket12/31/16SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY, VEHICLE(S) - NOW

Suspicious vehicle along roadway Shingletown12/19/16Caller concerned white delivery vans may not be legitimate. Pine Grove Mills12/24/16Vehicle followed the Complainant StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/26/16

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THEFT, EARLIER

Theft of a package delivered to the wrong address by mistake. Aaron/Clinton12/23/16Laptop removed from apartment SC Park Apts.12/10/16Delivered package from USPS was never received by complainant. Glenview/Haymarket12/10/16Theft of decoy deer. Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/10/16THEFT, FROM VEHICLE

Theft of appx. $40 worth of change from an unlocked vehicle Teaberry Ridge12/5/16TRAFFIC STOP

Vehicle stopped for speeding. Registration plate seized. Aaron/Clinton12/9/16TRAFFIC, NON-URGENT

School Bus Violation Science Park/Pine Hall Dr12/8/16School Bus Violation Aaron/Clinton12/13/16Subject slid into the back of the caller. Aaron/Clinton12/14/16School Bus Violation Aaron/Clinton12/5/16Vehicle ran red lights of school bus Aaron/Clinton12/5/16School bus driver reporting school bus violation. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/8/16School Bus Violation Science Park Rd/Gatesburg Rd Area12/1/16Caller believed her vehicle was struck Park Hills Area12/5/16TRAFFIC, RECKLESS OPERATIONS - NOW

Reckless Operation & Public Urination. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/8/16TRAFFIC, SUSPENDED LICENSE

Traffic stop for speeding - driver determined to be suspended. Aaron/Clinton12/2/16Suspended Driver Turnberry-Pine Hall12/2/16TRAFFIC, SUSPENDED REGISTRATION

Traffic stop on vehicle with a suspended registration SC Park Apts.12/30/16Vehicle stop for a vehicle with a suspended registration Turnberry-Pine Hall12/22/16TRAFFIC, URGENT

Subject ran the red light on school bus. Turnberry-Pine Hall12/5/16TRESPASS, NOW

27 yof refusing to leave apt. Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/10/16UNSECURED PROPERTY

Caller returned home to find front door wide open. StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/1/16Front door to apartment was wide open with no one inside. Turnberry-Pine Hall12/24/16Truck of vehicle found to be unsecure Pine Grove Mills12/26/16VACATION HOME CHECK

Vacation home check request Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/27/16Vacation home check from 12/21 to 12/30 Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/19/16caller requested a vacation home check from this date until Jan. 5th StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/17/16Vacation home check from 12/23 to 12/27 Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/20/16Vacation home check from 12/23 to 1/3 StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/20/16Vacation home check from 12/22 to 12/27 Glenview/Haymarket12/21/16Vacation home check from 12/22 to 12/28 StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/21/16Vacation home check from 12/24 to 12/30 Aaron/Clinton12/22/16Vacation home check from 12/24 to 12/26 Overlook Heights12/23/16Vacation home check from 1/6/17 to 3/3/17 Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/29/16Vacation home check from 12/15 to 1/1 StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/14/16Vacation home check from 12/23 to 12/26 Overlook Heights12/15/16Vacation home check from 12/21 to 12/27 StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/15/16VEHICLE CRASH - POLICE, EARLIER

Two vehicle non-reportable crash Overlook Heights12/14/16

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VEHICLE CRASH - POLICE, EARLIER (Continued)

Two vehicle parking lot crash. No injury; non reportable Aaron/Clinton12/11/16Three vehicle accident on Atherton in front of Champs. Overlook Heights12/12/16Single vehicle crash - no injuries Greenbriar/Chestnut Ridge Area12/11/16Car struck a deer. Non-reportable. Glenview/Haymarket12/10/16two vehicle non reportable crash Science Park/Pine Hall Dr12/6/16Vehicle was struck by a deer crossing Blue Course Dr Blue Golf Course12/6/16Vehicle struck a curb and damaged a tire StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/7/16Two vehicle reportable crash- no injuries Pine Grove Mills12/29/16

Vehicle accident with injuries-subject was DUI suspended on way to Methadone clinic

Shingletown12/20/16

Vehicle crash without injury. Overlook Heights12/21/16VEHICLE CRASH - POLICE, HIT AND RUN

Hit and run vehicle crash, non reportable Pine Grove Mills12/21/16Parked vehicle struck by unknown vehicle Park Crest Terrace Apts.12/6/16VEHICLE CRASH - POLICE, NO INJURIES

One vehicle reportable accident. Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/7/16Vehicle struck deer. Reportable. Whitehall/Nixon/Plainfield12/10/16Two vehicle crash with no injuries or disabling damage Overlook Heights12/3/16Two vehicle crash with minor injury and disabling damage Science Park/Pine Hall Dr12/4/16One verhicle crash - no injuries Turnberry-Pine Hall12/4/16Two car non reportable crash Aaron/Clinton12/3/16Two car rear end accident. Glenview/Haymarket12/10/16Single vehicle crash - no injuries Shingletown12/11/16Single vehicle accident. No injury. Reportable. Park Hills Area12/11/16One vehicle crash. Reportable. Park Hills Area12/11/16Vehicle struck deer. Non-reportable. Teaberry Ridge12/9/162 vehicle parking lot crash - no injuries/no tow. Aaron/Clinton12/14/1610-45A - non reportable StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/14/16Vehicle vs. deer. Deer dispatched. Nixon Road/ Wheel Estate Acres12/16/16Three car accident-driver cited for red light violation Overlook Heights12/17/16two vehicle accident, no injuries and both vehicles were towed StoneBridge/Coral Acres/Good Hope Farms/Cato12/23/16Two vehicle parking lot crash - no injuries Glenview/Haymarket12/26/16Car vs. deer non reportable crash Blue Golf Course12/22/162 vehicle crash - no injuries & no tow. Aaron/Clinton12/23/16Single vehicle non-reportable crash; 52 yom arrested for DUI. Pine Grove Mills12/28/16VEHICLE CRASH - POLICE, WITH INJURIES

Two vehicle crash. EMS denied. Reportable. Shingletown12/11/16WARRANT SERVICE

Traffic stop, driver had a warrant out of Florida Aaron/Clinton12/4/16

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TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON 3147 Research Drive State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Telephone: 814-238-4651 Fax: 814-238-3454 www.twp.ferguson.pa.us

Public Works Director’s Report to the Board of Supervisors for the January 16, 2017 regular meeting

1. West College Avenue Streetscape Sidewalk Project: Construction by M and B

Services, LLC is scheduled to start this spring. New sidewalk will be installed on both sides of West College Avenue from Corl Street to Buckout Street.

2. Stone Sill for Administration Building: RT Contracting started work on the administration building exterior sill on 1/9/17.

3. The Township is advertising for an Assistant Township Engineer to assist with capital

project management and other engineering tasks.

4. A request for quotes for professional architectural and engineering services for building and site design for a new LEED Gold certified public works building has been prepared and upon review and approval will be solicited to select firms.

5. RFQ for professional services to review and quantify MS4 project funding alternatives –

expect to complete RFQ in January and solicit in February

6. PSU Sustainability Institute – Staff will be working with various student groups in 2017 on various projects including the design of stormwater improvements in the Park Hills Drainage way, solar funding and collaboration, solar powered traffic signals, LEED design concepts for a new public works building.

7. East Park Hills Avenue Traffic Calming Study – Data collection and the initial report are

complete. An invitation to property owners within the study area was sent on 1/10/17 inviting them to a public meeting and presentation by staff and our consultant on January 25th at 7pm.

8. Research and prepare a draft revised Pave Cut and Highway Occupancy Ordinance – this

is a goal for 2017

9. Contract 2016-C11 ARLE Performance Metrics: This 2017 project, funded by the Automated Red Light Enforcement program, includes the engineering and construction of a system including hardware and software to improve traffic signal performance.

10. Contract 2016-C17 Fairbrook Park Parking Lot Paving: This project is in design for a

bid letting this spring and construction this summer.

11. Contract 2016-C19 Corl Street/W College Ave Traffic Signal Upgrade: Funded in part with a Green Light Go grant, this project is currently in design to upgrade pedestrian accommodations at this location.

12. Contract 2017-C1 Kansa Avenue: Design is near complete and this paving project is planned to be bid in the spring and constructed in late summer of 2017.

13. Contract 2017-C2 Valley Vista/Science Park and Bachman/Valley Vista turn lanes:

Intersection turn lane improvements are in design for both locations with construction anticipated in the summer of 2017.

14. Contract 2017-C3 Martin Street: FTPW will perform base repair and inlet repairs in

advance of this contract which includes milling the existing asphalt surface and paving and lining all storm pipes. The project is in design for a spring bid letting.

15. Contract 2017-C4 Sycamore, Meckley, Chestnut Street: These three roads are

candidates for cold in place asphalt recycling with a new asphalt wearing course. Sycamore Drive will require roadside swale improvements and driveway adjustments with culverts. Work should be completed in late summer 2017.

16. Contract 2017-C5 Meadows Park Improvements: Work includes the construction of a

pavilion and pedestrian access.

17. Contract 2017-C6 Concrete curb and ramp upgrades: As required by the American with Disabilities Act, as roads are paved and microsurfaced, pedestrian facilities at intersections are evaluated and upgraded or reconstructed as required. This concrete contract is let every year.

18. Contract 2017-C7a Fuel: Annually the Township bids gasoline and diesel for use by

FTPD and FTPW.

19. Contract 2017-C7b Street Signs and Supplies: As needed the Township bids or receives quotes.

20. Contract 2017-C7c Asphalt and Aggregate: Annually the Township bids various asphalt

mixes and aggregate types.

21. Contract 2017-C8 Pavement Markings: Annually the Township solicits for bids for pavement markings and other municipalities piggyback on this contract.

22. Contract 2017-C9 Microsurfacing: This method of pavement preservation involving the

placement of two courses of slurry and aggregate is bid annually and other municipalities piggyback on this contract. FTPW will perform significant base repair in advance of microsurfacing including work on Tadpole Road in 2017.

23. Contract 2017-C10 Sealcoating bikepaths and parking lots: Every year the Township evaluates bikepath and parking lot conditions and prepares a contract and lets bids for a double sealcoat application and line striping.

24. Contract 2017-C11 Pedestrian push button upgrades: As in years past, the Township

continues to upgrade pedestrian access at signalized intersections. Work is done by FTPW.

25. Contract 2017-C12 Traffic Signal LED replacements: Each year the Township

purchases LEDs and replaces them at signalized intersections after approximately 7 years of service. Work is performed by FTPW.

26. Contract 2017-C13 Street Tree Planting: A planting contract is typically let in February

for award in March for tree planting in April. This contract includes replacement of approximately 108 trees (mostly replacement of dead ash trees), 7 miscellaneous replacements, and 60 trees on Blue Course Drive. If agreements are in place, 16 trees will be planted in Thistlewood.

27. Contract 2017-C14 Stump Removal: Those stumps that need to be removed in advance

of replacement tree planting that are not dug out by FTPW will be removed by contract grinding.

28. Contract 2017-C15 Street Tree Pruning: Each year a contract for street tree pruning is

prepared. An effort is being made to have street trees on a 7 year pruning cycle. The arborist identifies the pruning needs for each tree that may include shaping, crown thinning, clearance pruning, hazard removals. The arborist and FTPW prune trees in the winter and as appropriate and as needed throughout the year to remove sight distance obstructions or hazards.

29. Contact 2017-C16 Oak Wilt Treatment: If needed, a contract will be let to control oak wilt

similar to the actions taken in 2016 and in accordance with the Oak Wilt Mitigation Policy.

30. Contract 2017-C17 Lois Silvi Baseball Field Improvements: Utilizing DCNR funding, improvements to the complex include construction of paved ADA parking and path, a concrete pad under the pavilion, sidewalk, removal of existing building(s), and installation of stormwater facilities in the fall or in 2018.

31. Contract 2017-C18 Haymarket Park Playground Improvements: Work includes the

replacement of an existing play structure. Staff prepares a contract for work by a certified playground installer.

32. Contract 2017-C19 Fairbrook Park Baseball Backstop: A new backstop is planned for

2017.

33. Contract 2017-C20 Tudek Dog Park Improvements: Staff has been tasked with the design of a new parking lot for the dog park with ADA parking and connecting sidewalk, landscaping, stormwater facilities, and a monument sign. The project is to be constructed in 2017.

34. Contract 2017-C21 Tudek Park waterline: This project includes the design and

construction of a new water service to the restroom, and a water service line to the butterfly garden.

35. Contract 2017-C22 Sidewalk Repairs: Each year FTPW staff inspect a portion of the

sidewalks in the Township right of way. A contract is put out to bid and awarded to a contractor to repair those sidewalks not repaired by residents.

36. Contract 2017-C24 Playground Safety Upgrades: Nothing currently scheduled.

37. Contract 2017-C25 Park Drinking Fountain Upgrade Program: Starting in 2017 with the

replacement of the Park Hills playground drinking fountain, it is planned to budget funds to replace a drinking fountain in each park each year until complete.

38. Contract 2017-P1 Winter Street Maintenance 2016/2017: Bid winter maintenance on

TTD streets in the fall.

39. Contract 2017-P2 Stormpipe Video Assessment: Each year staff puts out a contract to video and document the condition of storm pipes in advance of capital projects to determine replacement and maintenance needs.

40. Arborist and Ferguson Township Tree Commission: The first meeting of the FTTC for

2017 is on January 16th at 5:30pm at the Township Building. The road crew is assisting the arborist with tree removals and tree trimming during January and February as conditions and time permits.

41. Maintenance Section: Work for the next two weeks includes winter snow fighting

operations, tree removals and trimming, interior building maintenance, repairs and maintenance on equipment.


State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 231-3077 ● Fax: (814) 231-3083 ● Website: www.crcog.net

PUBLIC SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE COG Building – Forum Room

Thursday, January 5, 2017 11:30 AM

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Hameister will convene the meeting. 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda (five minutes per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on the agenda should be deferred to that point in the meeting.


Copies of the minutes from the December 1, 2016 Public Services & Environmental Committee meeting and the November 8, 2016 joint meeting of the COG Public Safety and Public Services & Environmental Committees are enclosed for approval.


The Committee should elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for 2017. During 2016, Mr. Hameister served as Chair and Ms. Stilson served as Vice Chair. The 2017 membership of the Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee is expected to be:

Carla Stilson College Township Peter Buckland Ferguson Township Barbara Spencer Halfmoon Township Dennis Hameister Harris Township Jeff Luck Patton Township Jesse Barlow State College Borough

5. MEETING DATES, TIME, AND LOCATION

The Public Services & Environmental Committee should choose the location, time, and dates for its 2017 meetings. For the majority of 2016, the Committee met on the first Thursday at 11:30am in the Forum Room of the COG Building. In the past, COG committees have tried to schedule their meetings during the first two weeks of the month. This sequencing provides adequate time to refer issues to the Executive Committee and the General Forum for action.

Public Services Committee Agenda January 5, 2017 Page 2 of 6


The Executive Director will briefly review the COG Articles of Agreement as it relates to the Public Services and Environmental Committee. According to the Agreement the duties of the Committee are: • To recommend and/or review programs, project initiatives, or other actions relating to

the energy/energy conservation and/or environmental sustainability of the Centre Region.

• To recommend bidding specifications for the refuse/recycling program to the General

Forum and to recommend actions on major policy issues affecting that program. • To recommend and/or review actions relating to the operation of sewer, water,

stormwater and other public infrastructures.

• To coordinate studies, plans and proposals with the Public Safety Committee as they relate to public utilities and public safety.

• To study and prepare recommendations on public services and the sewage management

program as requested by the Executive Committee. 7. UPDATE: KINBER FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY

One of the priorities identified in 2016 for the PSE Committee was Fiber Optic Infrastructure. Currently, State College Borough, College, Ferguson, Patton Townships, CATA, and COG have, via the Borough, a LAN/WAN service agreement with Comcast that expires on August 7, 2017. The five year cost of this contract is $450,000. As discussed at the April 7, 2016 PSE Committee meeting, an alternative to the Comcast system is available in the Centre Region. This option is the Keystone Initiative for Network-Based Education and Research (KINBER), which is a nonprofit membership organization, comprised of education, health care, economic development, libraries, public media, and other non-profit organizations devoted to fostering collaboration through technology. It is believed that the KINBER option, over the longer term, will provide the participating groups with improved service, more flexible service, and lower costs.

As a result of regional discussions, the General Forum passed the following motion at its May 23, 2016 meeting:

“The General Forum, as recommended by the Public Services and Environmental and Finance Committees, authorize the Centre Region COG to enter into a contract with KINBER, or a KINBER-identified contractor, to identify options and costs for a Wide Area Network to include the six Centre Region municipalities, CATA, UAJA, and COG, at a cost not to exceed $15,000 with the municipal contributions paid through


the COG Contingency Fund and the shares for CATA, UAJA and COG calculated at $1,667.”

Mr. Hernandez will provide the Committee with an update on the KINBER Study and expectations for 2017. This is an informational item and does not require action from the Committee.

8. UPDATE: EXTENSION OF UAJA REUSE WATERLINES INTO HARRIS TOWNSHIP

In 2016 UAJA received a request to consider extending the reuse water system to reach the Mountain View Country Club (formerly the Elks Club) and the proposed Ramada hotel project in Harris Township. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has required Mountain View to conduct studies of their water withdraws from both groundwater and surface water. At its January 20, 2016 meeting, the UAJA Board determined that extending reuse water in the direction of the Mountain View Country Club and the headwaters of Spring Creek is consistent with their mission statement. They noted that Tussey Mountain Ski Area could also use the water, and much of its use would be in winter. The Board also noted that the commercial land along Route 322 in Harris Township could be served by reuse water.

Because this particular location for beneficial reuse water is not part of the approved Act 537 Plan a Special Study is a method that can be completed to allow municipalities to supplement and/or revise their Act 537 Plan for a specific activity or project without preparing a comprehensive amendment to the entire Act 537 Plan. During its February 22, 2016 meeting the General Forum approved the following motion:

“The General Forum, as recommended by the Public Services and Environmental Committee, approve and request that the University Area Joint Authority perform a Special Study to consider extending the reuse water system to in the direction of the Mountain View Country Club and the headwaters of Spring Creek.”

Enclosed is a letter from DEP to UAJA approving a Plan of Study and Task/Activity Report for preparation of an Act 537 Minor Update Revision. The Plan of Study will evaluate extending a beneficial reuse water line from College Township to Harris Township with the intent of providing irrigation water to the Mountain View Country Club and potentially providing reuse water to other environmental and economic related uses. At its December 1, 2016 meeting the Committee heard a brief update from Mr. Miller and passed a motion to have Mr. Miller provide an update on this study to the General Forum at its January meeting. Upon completion of the Study, the General Forum will need to take formal action on a resolution to approve the Special Study, and if approved, forward the adopted Special Study to the DEP for its approval.


The PSE Committee should determine if they have any questions or comments for Mr. Miller. This is an informational item and does not require action from the Committee.

9. SPECIAL MEETING FOR REGIONAL ORGANICS PROGRAM DISCUSSION

COG Staff recommends the PSE Committee consider scheduling a special meeting in January for the exclusive purpose of discussing the regional organics program. A full meeting could be devoted to this subject in order to review the municipal comments, identify responses and consider any additional information that is needed to address the municipal concerns. The Committee should decide whether to schedule a special meeting; and, if so, at what time and date.

10. PSE COMMITTEE PRIORITIES

Enclosed is the memo summarizing the PSE Committee priorities identified from the 5 questions requested by the General Forum at its January 25, 2016 meeting. During the May 23, 2016 General Forum meeting, the Executive Committee recommended that each COG group annually update this information so that it is a current “living” document. Below are the priorities as identified in 2016. The Committee should review if any changes, additions or deletion should be considered. Several projects have begun and will require resources in 2017.

I. Environmental Initiatives o Regional organics recycling program (began in 2016) o Water resources plan o Comprehensive environmental policy /resolution action plan

II. Update to Act 537 Plan

o Policy regarding Penn State connection to the UAJA system (began in 2016)

o Beneficial Reuse – Service Area (began in 2016) o Centre Region Nutrient Management Policy for DEP Planning Modules

(began in 2016) o Includes review of the Sewer Management Program

III. Fiber Optic Infrastructure (began in 2016)

IV. Sustainability / Energy Conservation

o Municipal ordinances for solar panel, wind turbines, etc. Mr. Buckland and Mr. Hameister would like the Committee to discuss how to move forward on the Sustainability / Energy Conservation priority. It is understood that resources are tight and that additional resources would be needed to work on any


substantial projects. They ask the Committee to consider the following suggestions:

a) Ask each Committee member to report on their municipality’s projects and focus as they relate to sustainability. This activity will be helpful to see where collaboration would make sense and to also make sure the Committee’s focus correlates, but doesn’t overlap, with the municipalities.

b) Invite Doug Smith, the City of Lancaster’s Sustainability Coordinator, to a future Committee meeting. Mr. Smith’s position is relatively new and he may be able to provide insight as to how the City of Lancaster created interest and funding for the position. He can also discuss some projects that have been completed and are in-work as a result of his position.

c) Determine community input by holding a highly publicized evening work session. This activity will help to line up municipality sustainable project ideas with community member’s input and result in a listing of prioritized tasks. It is recommended that a facilitator be considered to run the meeting; if this is the case funding will need to be discussed.

d) Define the COG’s sustainability / environmental protection philosophy. Consider updating the COG mission statement to include this value.

e) Determine if there is regional interest in a position that could work together to support and benefit other entities, such as UAJA, SCBWA, CCRRA, and SCASD.

f) Consider an AmeriCorp volunteer to be able to support the tasks identified through the municipal and community input. The deadline for the 2018 cycle (August 2018 – August 2019, with a possible 1 year extension) is November 2017.

g) Include funding in the 2018 Budget for a position to carry out the tasks identified by the municipal and community input. It is thought this position would be in the Planning Agency. It could be an AmeriCorp volunteer, part time or full time position depending on the projects identified and resources available.

As the Committee discusses these suggestions, it should keep in mind that the General Forum should receive a report and be asked for their support before the Committee proceeds with any tasks requiring any significant manpower and/or resources (for example items c –g).

11. FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Besides receiving updates on the projects identified as the PSE Committee priorities, the following is a list of potential agenda items that may be considered by the Public Services & Environmental Committee in 2017:

• CITY-GREEN presentation

• Update by Code Agency on Sewer Management Program – hardship

• CCRRA presentation on Single Stream and Rate study


• Planning Agency presentation on the update of the Regional Development Capacity Report (REDCAP)

• Planning Agency presentation of new work task: Sustainability of Agriculture

• The DEP has advised the UAJA that they will continue to define beneficial reuse water as sewage. UAJA should update the Committee on the possibility of pursuing legislative change needed to redefine beneficial reuse water as something other than sewage

• Joint meeting with Public Safety Committee to discuss current issues as they relate to the use of public safety resources (fire, police, etc.) for managing utility and road construction projects or incidents. This meeting is typically in November.

• Potential Tours of CCRRA, State College Borough Compost Facility and CATA

12. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Matter of Record – Enclosed is a letter to Benner Township from COG in response their request to the UAJA to provide sewer service to the areas of Benner Township in the RGB and SSA on Shiloh Road. As discussed at the December 1, 2016 Committee meeting, this item will be a Matter of Record for the General Forum’s January Agenda.

B. Matter of Record – Enclosed is a fact sheet ‘What Climate Change means for

Pennsylvania’ released by the EPA in August 2016.

13. ADJOURNMENT

CENTRE REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Centre Regional Planning Agency

2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #4


Phone: (814) 231-3050 Fax: (814) 231-3083

TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE COMMITTEE

COG Forum Room 2643 Gateway Drive

Monday, January 9, 2017 12:15 p.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. May will call the meeting to order

and provide time for introductions of Committee members and staff.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda (five minutes per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on the agenda should be deferred until that point in the meeting.


The TLU Committee should elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2017. During 2016, Mr. Todd Kirsten (Halfmoon Township) served as the Chair of the Committee, and Mr. Jeff Luck (Patton Township) served as the Vice Chair. Mr. May will call for nominations for Chair and turn the meeting over after a successful vote for the Chair.

The 2017 membership of the TLU Committee is as follows:

Steve Lyncha College Township Janet Whitaker Ferguson Township Todd Kirsten Halfmoon Township Frank Harden Harris Township Jeff Luck Patton Township Theresa Lafer State College Borough Rob Cooper Penn State University

4. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The minutes of the December 5, 2016 TLU Committee meeting are enclosed.

5. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

This time is provided for open discussion of issues by members.

Transportation & Land Use Committee Agenda January 9, 2017 Page 2 6. MEETING DATES, TIME, AND LOCATION

The Committee should choose the dates, time, and location for its 2017 meetings. During 2016, the Committee met on the first Monday of the month at 12:15 p.m. in the COG Forum Room. In the past, COG committees have tried to schedule their meetings during the first two weeks of the month. This sequencing provides adequate time to refer issues to the Executive Committee and the General Forum for action. The following table shows meeting dates for 2017, should the Committee continue to meet on the first Monday of the month at 12:15 p.m.

COG TLU COMMITTEE POTENTIAL MEETING DATES – 2017

February 6 August 7 March 6 September 11 (second Monday to accommodate Labor

Day holiday)

April 3 (joint meeting with the Centre Regional Planning Agency at regular TLU meeting time)

October 5 (joint meeting with the Centre Regional Planning Agency at the regular CRPC meeting time, 6:30 p.m.)

May 1 November 6 June 5 December 4 July 10 (second Monday to accommodate Independence Day holiday)

January 8, 2018 (2nd Monday to accommodate municipal reorganization meetings)


The CRPA Director will briefly review the COG Articles of Agreement as it relates to the TLU Committee. According to the Articles, the duties of the Committee are:

i. To study and prepare recommendations on coordinating major land use and transportation plans.

ii. To discuss, as appropriate, matters considered by the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) [e.g. Centre County Long Range Transportation Plan and Centre County Transportation Improvement Program].

iii. To meet semi-annually with the Centre Regional Planning Commission to discuss regional planning issues of common interest.

iv. To provide input to the Centre Area Transportation Authority on an annual basis about proposed changes in service.

v. To study and prepare recommendations on transportation policy, issues, or projects as requested by the Executive Committee.

Transportation & Land Use Committee Agenda January 9, 2017 Page 3

During the first six months of 2016, the General Forum asked each COG Committee to respond to five questions regarding its future work priorities. Enclosed is a copy of the responses provided by the Transportation and Land Use Committee.

Action: The Committee should review these responses and decide if any changes are needed.

Attachment: Transportation & Land Use Committee excerpt from the 2016 COG Committees/Authority/Board Priorities Report

Next Steps: CRPA staff will make any changes recommended by the TLU Committee and forward the changes to the COG Executive Director.

8. POTENTIAL TLU COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

This item provides a list of potential agenda items that the TLU Committee may consider in 2017 based upon activities in the CRPA Comprehensive Plan Implementation Program (CHIP) and the CCMPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP):

a. Conduct a joint meeting with the Centre Regional Planning Commission (CRPC) in April to review the status of ongoing CHIP projects for 2017.

b. Conduct a joint meeting with the CRPC in October to potentially develop initial draft priority projects for the 2018 CHIP.

c. Receive occasional updates regarding projects to update the Regional Development Capacity (REDCAP) Report.

d. Receive occasional updates regarding a project to consider changes to the Administration of the Regional Growth Boundary and Sewer Service Area (RGB and SSA).

e. Receive occasional updates regarding a report on Multi-municipal Agreements to Share Land Uses in the Centre Region.

f. Receive reports about the status of highway, bridge, transit and pedestrian/bicycle improvements being implemented in the Centre Region and surrounding areas. This may include updates about activities on the Atherton Street Drainage/ Repaving project, I-99/I-80 Exit 161 Interchanges, Route 322/144/45 Corridors project, and Route 26/45 Intersection improvement.

g. Receive reports on land use/transportation-related projects, such as the potential implementation of a “road diet” on Boal Avenue, as recommended in the Boalsburg Small Area Plan, and implementation of recommendations that may result from preparation of the Halfmoon Township Small Area Plan on the eastern


end of the Township. Reports will focus on action items that require regional coordination.

h. Receive reports about recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists regarding the Region’s designation as a Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM.

i. Receive reports about the activities of the Centre Region Bicycle Advisory Committee (CRBAC).

j. Receive updates about actions taken by the municipalities and Penn State University to implement recommendations in the Centre Region Bike Plan, and in particular to consider activities that may require regional coordination.

Action: This item is for information only.

Attachment: None.

Next Steps: None.

9. UPDATE ON THE CHIP PROCESS

This item provides a follow up to discussion at the joint CRPC/COG TLU Committee meeting on November 3, 2016.

CHIP Process – The COG TLU Committee and the CRPC moved to amend the CHIP process to prepare the CHIP on a two-year cycle. To initiate this process, the CRPA will provide a status report on 2016 and 2017 CHIP projects at the joint CRPC/COG TLU Committee meeting in April 2017. The CRPA and COG TLU Committee will decide at that time whether to bring potential projects forward during the fall 2017 joint CRPC/COG TLU Committee meeting.

Consolidating Committee Functions – The CRPC and COG TLU Committee determined that consolidating committee functions was not practical at this time. The CRPA Director met with the COG Public Services and Environmental (PSE) Committee on December 3, 2016 to review this issue. The CRPA Director will generally schedule items for the PSE Committee agenda on months when there are not items on the COG TLU Committee agenda.

Amending the CHIP – The CRPA Director will provide a draft process to amend the CHIP at the joint CRPC/COG TLU Committee meeting in April 2017.

Action: This item is for information only.

Attachment: None.

Next Steps: None.

Transportation & Land Use Committee Agenda January 9, 2017 Page 5 10. POTENTIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEST PROJECT

This item provides a follow up to an economic development discussion from the October 3, 2016 TLU Committee meeting. At the conclusion of the discussion, the TLU Committee approved the following motion:

That the CRPA gather information on the logistics of sending a test project through the planning process.

Since that time, the CRPA reviewed the logistics and practicality of sending a test project thorough the development review process. The CRPA has the following observations:

The current development review process in the Region does not have a governing structure to effectively facilitate the detailed coordination of a highly complex project like Sierra Nevada. This would include coordinating various interests of municipalities; Centre County; the COG; the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC); water, sewer, and transit authorities; planning departments/agencies; public safety agencies; Centre Region Code Administration; PennDOT; PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); and others. Many of these groups have competing interests and individual governing boards, and that can hinder the development review process.

It is difficult or impractical for municipalities to provide the staff capacity, or hire consulting services, to coordinate individual economic development projects that are the magnitude of something like the Sierra Nevada project.

The Region does not, nor have the municipalities expressed an interest in, having a unified economic development policy adopted by all municipalities. There is still a strong local governing philosophy that could preempt fundamental, regional-level changes to the local development review process.

Many best practices and process improvements have been previously identified. Sending a test project through the process would be redundant, and it is doubtful that new insights on how to improve the development review process could be gained by completing this exercise.

The Region has a good track record in reviewing, permitting, and inspecting large projects, such as the State College Area High School, high-rise buildings in downtown State College, and multi-family residential complexes in several municipalities, in a professional and timely manner. These are not economic development projects per se, but are examples of complex projects that may illustrate strengths of the current development review process.

The Region and the County are in very good economic shape. There is an effort to increase the number of jobs outside of the education and government sectors.


Attracting and retaining private sector jobs, however, has largely been the charge of the CBICC/Centre County Economic Development Partnership as the single point of contact in the County.

Action: The TLU Committee should review the CRPA observations, consider the next steps listed below as alternatives to reviewing a test project, and provide direction to the CRPA moving forward.

Attachment: None.

Next Steps: The TLU Committee should consider the following items as potential next steps:

1. Review some actual projects that have been through the development review process, rather than scenarios or test projects. Reviewing several projects that have sailed through the development review process, and a few that have not, should suffice to illustrate what helps make a successful development review process and where projects fail. These are real world examples, not hypotheticals, and they can be utilized to itemize the actual challenges that consultants and municipalities face in the process.

2. Have the CRPA provide a general overview of the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) requirements, typical municipal review schedules, and organizational relationships that would help the TLU Committee understand some of the legal framework, timing issues, and institutional challenges involved in the development review process.

3. Consider seeing if the CRPA can help organize a session on improving the development plan review process at the American Planning Association, Pennsylvania Chapter’s (APA PA) statewide conference in State College in October 2017. There are other areas in the state looking at process improvements, and there may be traction for a session on this topic.

11. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Matter of Record – The next TLU Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:15 p.m. in the COG Building Forum Room, pending approval of the 2017 meeting schedule. Potential agenda items include an update on the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM Bronze designation and a review of the PennDOT Connects policy for earlier involvement of local officials in the project development process.


B. Matter of Record – The next meeting of the CCMPO Coordinating Committee will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at a location to be determined. Agenda items will include the election of officers, action on the repurposing of unobligated federal earmarked funding on the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and reports about the FY 2016-18 UPWP, the federal Functional Roadway Classification System update, and the new PennDOT Connects policy for earlier involvement of local officials in the project development process.

C. Matter of Record – The CRPA is pleased to announce two new additions to our staff:

Ms. Meria Flecha has been hired as the part-time Staff Assistant. Meria has related experience in higher education, government, the military, and with non-profits. She is a resident of Belleville and started on January 3, 2017.

Ms. Sarah Dunmire has been hired for the part-time Planner position. Sarah is a graduate of Penn State University and is Bellefonte resident. She will start on January 17, 2017.

12. ADJOURNMENT

FERGUSON TOWNSHIPMONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT

DECEMBER 2016

General Fund$6,137,849

StreetLightFund-$233

Hydrant Fund$1,527

Transportation ImprovementFund

$4,043,418

General Obligation Fund$0

Piney Ridge Fund$47

AgriculturalPreservation

Fund$67,967

Pine Grove Mills StreetlightFund

$21,513

Capital Reserve Fund$1,524,796

Regional Cap RecProjects Fund…

Liquid Fuels Fund$452,800

Park Improvement Fund$92,535

Police Pension Trust Fund$4,877,997

Non Uniform 401 Pension Trust$3,221,543

Tudek Trust Fund$130,229

Non Uniform 457 Pension Trust$1,900,874

CASH BALANCES BY FUND - DECEMBER 31, 2016

CheckingJersey Shore State Bank Operating (3245) 4,791,028.22JSSB Flex Plan Checking (8757) 3,285.37Ameriserv Money Market 2602 253,044.54PLGIT General Fund (3017) 83,992.52

InvestmentsMorgan Stanley Brokerage Account (@ market) 1,006,498.29

TOTAL GENERAL FUND 6,137,848.94

Fund 02 Street LightsJSSB Checking (4836) (232.98)

Fund 03 Fire HydrantJSSB Checking (4844) 1,527.00

Fund 16 General ObligationJSSB Checking (4852) 0.18

Fund 18 Piney RidgeJSSB Checking (4860) 47.08

Fund 19 Agricultural PreservationJSSB Checking (4879) 67,966.88

Fund 30 Capital ReservePaypal Account 2,323.34JSSB Checking (Employee Wellness Sinking Fund)(4909) 9,768.39JSSB Capital Reserve Checking (3555) 585,551.08JSSB Checking (Police Equipment Sinking Fund) (1711) 20,091.51JSSB Checking (PW Equipment Sinking Fund)(4895) 680,259.22JSSB Checking (Bldg Equipment Sinking Fund)(4887) 226,802.36

Fund 31 Regional Capital Recreation ProjectsJSSB Checking (3547) 544,447.31Ameriserv Money Market 2818 253,044.54

Fund 32 Transportation ImprovementJSSB Checking (3539) 3,790,373.19Ameriserv Money Market 2693 253,044.54

Fund 33 Pine Grove Mills Street LightsJSSB Checking (4917) 21,513.03

Fund 34 Park ImprovementJSSB Checking (4925) 92,535.18

Fund 35 Liquid FuelsJSSB Checking (4933) 445,345.02PLGIT Checking (3020 7,455.00

Fund 93 Tudek Memorial TrustJSSB Checking (4976) 9,879.03

Ferguson Township Treasurer's ReportDecember 31, 2016

Statement of Cash Balances

General Fund

Other Funds

Ferguson Township Treasurer's ReportDecember 31, 2016

Statement of Cash BalancesFNB Investments (@market) 120,349.58

TOTAL OTHER FUNDS 7,132,090.48TOTAL NON PENSION FUNDS 13,269,939.42

Fund 60 Police Pension TrustJSSB Checking (4941) 564.08PNC Enterprise Checking (9642) 30,754.95PNC Investments (@market)(includes accrued interest) 4,846,678.08

Fund 65 Non Uniformed 401a Pension TrustJSSB Checking (4968) 47.33ICMA-RHS Employee Retirement Health Savings Trust (@ market) 54,609.51ICMA-401 Employer Pension Investment Trust (@ market) 3,166,886.05

TOTAL PENSION TRUST FUNDS 8,099,540.00

GRAND TOTAL 21,369,479.42

Fund 66 Non Uniformed 457 Pension TrustICMA-457 Employee Pension Investment Trust (@ market) 1,891,626.04ICMA-ROTH IRA Employee Pension Investment Trust (@ market) 9,247.49

1,900,873.53

Employee Pension Trust Funds

Employer Pension Trust Funds

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12/31/2016

Fund/Check No. Check Date Clear Date Vendor/Employee No.System AmountVendor/Employee Name

01 GENERAL FUND

0 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10870 PNC INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS 3,170.17

0 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11216 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS 401 14,233.53

0 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11218 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS 457 5,453.09

0 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11381 VANTANGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS-706007 ROTH 97.01

3378 01/14/2016 Uncleared AP 11495 MILLER KISTLER & CAMPBELL 200.00

3599 02/29/2016 Uncleared AP 11173 WALKER & WALKER EQUIPMENT II LLC 429.49

3781 04/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11376 COLONIAL AUTO SUPPLY 448.52

4338 08/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10422 GEISINGER CLINIC 181.74

4512 10/14/2016 Uncleared AP 11240 CLEVELAND BROTHERS 1,125.67

4516 10/14/2016 Uncleared AP 11584 GRAEF RITA 138.24

4602 10/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11597 WITHERS KARYN 15.00

4625 11/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11219 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 50.00

4667 11/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10953 ROSE BRIAN 16.20

4722 11/30/2016 Uncleared AP 11049 STITZERS IMPRINTING & ENGRAVING SPEC 10.75

4736 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11217 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP POLICE ASSOCIATION 380.00

4739 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10486 HENDRICK RYAN 30.24

4742 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10553 JAMAR TECHNOLOGIES INC 300.92

4747 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10757 NITTANY OIL COMPANY 3,464.17

4749 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11332 NTM ENGINEERING INC 142.65

4751 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10816 PATCTECH 800.00

4754 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10839 PENNONI STATE COLLEGE 2,248.80

4756 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10090 ROBERT W. BEHRER LLC 2,212.00

4759 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 10958 S & A HOMES 10,349.08

4760 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11389 SAM'S CLUB 496.83


4766 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11494 TEAM BLUE CAR WASH STATE COLLEGE LLC 688.95

4770 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11192 WEST PENN POWER 56.81

5000 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10016 AFLAC 348.40

5001 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10066 ATLANTIC TACTICAL 424.30

5002 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10100 BEST LINE EQUIPMENT 144.97

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5003 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10122 BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE 33,005.00

5004 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11224 CAMPBELL DURRANT BEATTY PALOMBO & MILLER PC 1,034.70

5005 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10201 CENTRE COUNTY UNITED WAY 172.00

5006 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10203 CENTRE DAILY TIMES 840.87

5007 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10206 CENTRE LIFELINK EMS 690.00

5008 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10215 CHAMBERS WILLIAM 105.84

5009 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10225 CINTAS CORPORATION # 536 248.54

5010 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10240 COLLEGIATE PRIDE INC 235.00

5011 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11376 COLONIAL AUTO SUPPLY 835.79

5012 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10241 COLONIAL PRESS 144.00

5013 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10243 COLUMBIA GAS OF PA INC 2,016.45

5014 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10250 COMMONWEALTH OF PA USTIF 495.00

5015 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10316 DINCHER & DINCHER TREE SURGEONS INC 15,784.00

5016 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11610 DIONISIO JOSEPH 80.00

5017 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10345 ECKS GARAGE INC 52.91

5018 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10354 EMBSER WALTER 30.24

5019 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11608 EVERGREEN FARMS 11,222.59

5020 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10372 FASTENAL COMPANY 31.19

5021 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11217 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP POLICE ASSOCIATION 380.00

5022 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10409 FRED CARSON DISPOSAL SERVICE INC 165.00

5023 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10487 HERITAGE ELECTRIC 330.00

5024 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10492 HIRERIGHT SOLUTIONS INC 281.70

5025 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10568 K & S DISTRIBUTION 527.46

5026 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10592 KNISELY SHREDDING 60.00

5027 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10600 KUNKLE MARK A 28.82

5028 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10615 LAUDENSLAGER KEVIN J 105.84

5029 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10644 LOWES COMPANIES INC 440.97

5030 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10670 MAYER JONATHAN 750.00

5031 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10673 MCCARTNEYS INC 695.74

5032 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10674 MCCORMICK TAYLOR INC 840.00

5033 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10702 MILLHEIM SMALL ENGINE INC 113.88

5034 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10712 MONARCH CLEANERS 239.85

5035 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10720 MORRISON SHAWN 60.48

5036 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10760 NOERRS GARAGE 653.20

5037 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10762 NORTH CENTRAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS INC 684.15

5038 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10773 OLD DOMINION BRUSH 2,578.28

5039 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10798 PA ONE CALL SYSTEM 69.92

5040 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10813 PARK TRAVIS 15.12

5041 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10838 PENNONI PHILADELPHIA 1,114.00

5042 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10845 PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CO OP 84,136.30

5043 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10382 PETTY CASH 167.58



5044 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10861 PINEHURST HOMES INC 50.00

5045 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10864 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC 122.01

5046 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11523 PITNEY BOWES INC 184.97

5047 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11607 ROAN'S BODY SHOP 60.00

5048 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11594 RUGGIERI ENTERPRISES LLC 2,263.07


5050 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11050 STOCKER CHEVROLET INC 71.88

5051 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11115 TRAF O TERIA SYSTEM 290.73

5052 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11136 U S MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC 138.95

5053 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11188 WELKER CHARLES 5.29

5054 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11192 WEST PENN POWER 3,665.94

5055 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11201 WINDSTREAM 786.72

5056 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11203 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC 1,319.00

Fund 01Total: 218,100.00

02 STREET LIGHT FUND


Fund 02Total: 235.08

30 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

200 02/12/2016 Uncleared AP 10440 GLOBAL 999.00

273 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11558 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & DESIGN, LLC 3,274.79

274 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 11556 SUNBURY MOTOR COMPANY 41,880.00

Fund 30Total: 46,153.79

32 TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT FUND

117 12/15/2016 Uncleared AP 11332 NTM ENGINEERING INC 3,031.40

Fund 32Total: 3,031.40

35 LIQUID FUELS FUND

154 12/31/2016 Uncleared AP 10644 LOWES COMPANIES INC 92.96

Fund 35Total: 92.96

93 TUDEK PARK TRUST FUND

120 11/30/2016 Uncleared AP 10757 NITTANY OIL COMPANY 500.28


Fund 93Total: 513.42



Grand Total: 268,126.65


ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT, PART 1 SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS, Part 2 ADMINISTRATIVE GENERAL PROVISISONS, SECTION 204, PART 3, TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION, SECTION 303 CHART OF GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION, PART 4 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, A. GENERAL PROVISIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE, PART 404 APPOINTMENT, VACANCIES, REMOVAL, COMPENSATION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS REVISING PARAGRAPH 1; 406 MEETING PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS, REVISING PARAGRAPH 3; B. PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION 413 MEMBERSHIP BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 5; ADDING F. TREE COMMISSION; RENUMBERING G. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 456 MEETINGS; PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS REVISING PARAGRAPH 8; PART 6 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, SECTION 607 CITIZENS RIGHT OT BE HEARD, SECTION 608 RULES OF PROCEDURE REVISING PARAGRAPH 1, SECTION 610 CONDUCT 1.A. CONVICTION OF A FELONY OR CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 4, AND B. FAILURE TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 3 AND TEXT CORRECTIONS. The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Ferguson hereby ordains: Section 1: The Code of Ordinances Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 1, Short Title and Definitions, is hereby amended by adding the following definition: DAY The term “day” means calendar day unless a provision specifically indicates that “business day” is intended. Whenever the last day of any such period shall fall on Saturday or Sunday, or on any day made a legal holiday by the laws of this Commonwealth or of the United States, such day shall be omitted from the computation. Section 2: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 2 Administrative General Provisions, Section 204 Municipal Authority Not Affected by changing the reference from the Centre Region Recreation Authority to the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority. Section 3: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 3 Township Organization, Section 303 Chart of Government Organization is hereby amended by adding Tree Commission. Section 4: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 4 Boards and Commissions, A. General Provisions; Administrative is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 404 Appointments, Vacancies, Removal, Compensation and Term of Office of Members 1. Appointment. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint the members of commissions or

boards by a majority vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days of notification provided to the Board of Supervisors from the Chairman of the Board or Commission on which the vacancy occurs or upon receipt of a letter of resignation by the member.

Section 406 Meeting Procedure for Meetings 3. Special meetings may be held as needed upon the call of the chairman or in their

absence, the vice chairman, providing that appropriate notice of each meeting is given to each member and to the public in accordance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Section 5: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 4 Boards and Commissions, B. Planning Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 413 Membership

5. The Board of Supervisors may appoint by resolution no more than three residents of the Township to serve as alternate members of the Planning Commission. The governing body may appoint by resolution at least one but no more than three residents of the municipality to serve as alternate members of the planning commission. The term of office of an alternate member shall be four years. Alternates shall be govern by Article II of the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Alternates shall not serve as a member of the zoning hearing board or as a zoning administrator. Any alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the commission but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the commission nor be reimbursed.

Section 6: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 4 Boards and Commissions, F. Tree Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Creation and Membership. A. In accordance with Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances a Tree Commission is hereby created which shall consist of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, each of the five appointments to be subject to confirmation by a majority of all members of the Township Supervisors. Members shall be selected on the basis of education, experience or demonstrated interest in the fields of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture or urban design. B. Such Commissioners shall be appointed for four-year staggered terms. A vacancy on the Commission, which occurs for reasons other than the expiration of a term, shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors for the unexpired portion of the term. C. The Commission shall meet at least quarterly and may adopt appropriate by-laws to conduct meetings and business. The Public Works Director shall coordinate staff support for the Commission. Upon request, additional technical assistance may be provided by other Township departments. D. The Commission's role is advisory to the Public Works Director and the Township Manager. Section 7: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 4 Boards and Commissions, G. General Provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 456 Meetings; Procedures

8. All meetings of advisory boards and commissions shall be conducted in an orderly fashion and in accordance with the rules delineated in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order – Newly Revised.

Section 8: The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Administrative Code of the Township of Ferguson, Part 6 Board of Supervisors is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 607 Citizens Right to be Heard

1. The Board of Supervisors shall provide reasonable opportunity for Township residents to address the Board of Supervisors on matters of general or special concern. This opportunity shall be afforded the public either at the regular monthly Board of Supervisors meetings or at another regular monthly meeting specially set for this purpose. A citizen who wishes to be heard will address the chair, state his name and municipality of residence address for the record and confine himself to the question under debate. A member of the public may be asked by the Chairman, should the orderly procedure of the meeting so require, to limit the time of his remarks. Further, the public shall have the right to submit agenda items to the Board of Supervisors for the next scheduled meeting. These agenda items are to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting. Accepted agenda items are to be published as specified in § 2.13 of the Home Rule Charter.

Section 608 Rules of Procedure

1. The current edition of "Robert's Rules of Order – Newly Revised" shall be the official rules of procedure for the Board of Supervisors with the exception that rules governing small boards shall be used excluding the following: a. Motions need not be seconded. b. There is no limit to the number of times a member can speak to a debatable

question, Appeals, however, are debatable under the regular rules - that is, each member (except the chair) can speak only once in debate on them, while the chair may speak twice.

c. Informal discussion of a subject is permitted while no motion is pending.

The Solicitor shall be responsible for advising the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors on the application and interpretation of the rules of procedure.

Section 610 Conduct

A. Conviction of a Felony or Crime of Moral Turpitude (4) In the event that a Member of the Board of Supervisors subject to Section 1-610(A) contends that his or her conduct does not constitute an offense or offenses within the meaning of or involving “Conviction of a Felony or Crime Involving Moral Turpitude” a hearing before the other Members of the Board of Supervisors may be demanded, in writing, directed to the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, as the case may be, and a hearing shall be scheduled and held within 14 days of the demand for hearing. B. Failure to Attend Three Consecutive Meetings (3) In the event that a Member of the Board of Supervisors subject to Section 1-610(B) contends that his or her conduct does not constitute a violation of the above provision entitled “Failure to Attend Three Consecutive Meetings” a hearing before the other Members of the Board of Supervisors may be demanded in writing directed to the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, as the case may be, and a hearing shall be scheduled and held within 14 days following the demand for hearing.

Section 9: Text Correction Section 102 removal of the following incorrectly placed sentence, “In this chapter,

the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.”

ORDAINED THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017. FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _______________________________________ Steve Miller, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________ Mark A. Kunkle, Secretary

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CENTRE REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Centre Region Parks and Recreation 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #1

State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 231‐3071 Fax: (814) 235‐7832

JOINT MEETING OF THE PARKS CAPITAL COMMITTEE AND THE

CENTRE REGION PARKS AND RECREATION AUTHORITY

COG General Forum Room Thursday, January 12, 2017 – Annual Reorganizational Meeting

12:15pm

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Carla Stilson will convene the meeting.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on any items not already on the agenda (five minutes per person time limit, please). Comments relating to specific items on the agenda should be deferred to that point in the meeting.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A copy of the minutes from the December 8, 2016 joint meeting of the COG Parks Capital Committee and Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority is enclosed.

4. ANNUAL REORGANIZATION – 2017 CALENDAR YEAR

A. The Committee is asked to conduct the Election of Officers (Chair and Vice-Chair) for 2017. The following officers were elected for 2016: Chair Tom Daubert, Borough of State College Vice-Chair Carla Stilson, College Township

The official 2017 Parks Capital Committee roster is: Tom Daubert, Borough of State College Bruce Lord, Harris Township Rita Graef, Ferguson Township Carla Stilson, College Township Dan Treviño, Patton Township Open, Penn State University B. The Committee is asked to set their 2017 joint meeting schedule. The proposed dates below continue

the current schedule of holding the joint meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:15 PM in the COG Forum Room. The CRPR Authority will likely continue to meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month; this Board action is scheduled for Jan. 19. Upon approval of the meeting dates, a Public Notice will be published.

Proposed 2017 Joint Meeting Dates: 2nd Thursday (as needed), 12:15pm, COG Forum Room February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 January 11, 2018

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Joint Meeting Agenda January 12, 2017 Page 2

The Parks Capital Committee should review and discuss the Joint Meeting Dates for 2017. Should the Parks Capital Committee decide to approve the dates as proposed, a possible motion is:

“That the Parks Capital Committee approve the 2017 meeting dates as proposed with all meetings being held at 12:15pm in the COG Forum Room.

The Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority should review and discuss the Joint Meeting Dates for 2017. Should the Authority decide to approve the dates as proposed, a possible motion is:

“That the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority approve the 2017 meeting dates as proposed with all meetings being held at 12:15pm in the COG Forum Room.

C. Monthly Reporting & Disbursement of Agenda Packets (Pam Salokangas) As part of the reorganizational meeting, Pam is inquiring to the Park Capital Committee members who should be receiving the agenda packets electronically and who would like their packet mailed to them? Furthermore, we have an additional distribution list that includes township/borough managers, alternates, and other interested folks. Are there additional people who should be receiving the agenda packets?


The Parks Capital Committee (formerly known as COG Ad Hoc Regional Parks Committee from 2002-2008) should review its Committee Charge as noted in the COG Articles of Agreement (2008): A. To recommend the designation of regional park facilities (i.e., facilities involving joint capital funding such as

regional parks, swimming pools, nature centers, etc.) to the General Forum. B. To develop and recommend a funding strategy for the planning, development, and operation of regional park

facilities to the General Forum. C. To cooperate with the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority Board in the preparation of recommended

master site plans for regional recreation facilities for referral to the General Forum and/or the participating municipalities.

D. To study and prepare recommendations on regional parks as requested by the Executive Committee.

The agreement also provides for one vote per municipality and for each municipality to name an alternate representative, if needed. During the first six months of 2016, the General Forum asked each COG Committee to respond to five questions regarding its future work priorities. Enclosed is a copy of the General Forum questions and the Parks Capital Committee responses. The Committee should review these responses and decide if any changes are needed. Additionally, at the December, 2016 meeting, Chairperson Daubert opened a discussion about 2017 work items and took suggestions for 2017 projects; while those items were captured in the minutes, it may be worthwhile to review these along with the 2016 priorities.

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2017 Work Items suggested in December:

Regional Comprehensive Plan Process – possibly organizing our committee and topics in advance of receiving the grant funds in order to move project forward in a timely fashion. CRPR will be submitting its grant request this Spring; DCNR will provide grant notification in late 2017.

Phase 2 Discussion for Oak Hall Regional Park and Hess Field – reviewing the Master Plans and looking at methods to move the Phase 2 development for both parks forward in order to finish the master plans for these projects.

Whitehall Road Regional Park Planning – depending on timeline chosen, work may continue on this project at some point in 2017.

Are there additional projects?

6. WHITEHALL ROAD REGIONAL PARK – NEXT STEPS In December, CRPR gathered a group of interested people to work with Stahl Sheaffer Engineering to begin the process of reviewing the project tasks timeline and begin generating options for the Phase I development of Whitehall Road Regional Park within in the $4.8 million budget. Two meetings were held, one on December 19 and one on January 5. The results of those meetings include several suggestions regarding the Phase I amenities, the timeline, funding recommendations, and next steps. Pam Salokangas will provide an update on the results of these meetings and request input from both the Parks Capital Committee and the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority. The intention is to request recommendations from both groups so that Pam can present these recommendations to the General Forum on January 23.

7. MILLBROOK MARSH NATURE CENTER – PHASE II UPDATE

Due to the holiday break, this is only a brief update for the Phase II project at MMNC. The Advisory Group met in December 14 to review final suggestions for the design of the Education Building Addition as well as the Welcome Pavilion. The group also hosted a specialist from SunDirected Solar Energy Systems to review the current site and the future expansion in order to evaluate the possibility of solar-generated electricity for the new addition as well as a possible retrofit for the original footprint. The group also discussed cost estimates and reviewed the grant language, directing APArchitects to finalize some information with College Township in order to bring back an updated cost estimate. The next meeting to finalize design documents and cost estimates is Wednesday, January 11. The CRPR Director can provide a verbal update from this meeting.

8. ACTIVE ADULT CENTER The Active Adult Center received its Certificate of Occupancy in mid-December and the Relocation Approval from the State Office of Aging on December 26, 2017. The Center will be moving into its new space (Suite #990) on Friday, January 13 and will reopen in the new location on Tuesday, January 17 (Monday is a holiday). The Grand Opening is set for Friday, January 27, 2017 and the CRPR Director will be working with committee chairs, COG Executive Director, and

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the Active Adult Center Supervisor on invitations, speakers, and the overall schedule for that event, tentatively 10:00am-12:00pm on the 27th.

9. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Matter of Record – If approved, the next joint meeting between the Parks Capital Committee and the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority is scheduled for February 9, 2017, at 12:15pm in the COG General Forum.

B. Matter of Record – In February, CRPR will be presenting its Annual Report and Work Plan as

the January focus of the agency is to fill several key positions: Office Assistant in the main office, and the Office Assistant at the Active Adult Center. The Program Manager position’s job description and role within CRPR is being evaluated and an updated job description is being presented to the Human Resources Committee in early January. Once CRPR is ready to advertise, we will move forward with a recruitment plan.

10. ADJOURNMENT Enclosures: December 8, 2016 Meeting Summary 2016 General Forum Questions & Answers

RESOLUTION _________ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FERGUSON, CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPORTANCE OF A SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROACH FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTY BY REAFFIRMING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DESIGNATION OF THE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY OF CENTRE COUNTY AS THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

WHEREAS, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors has a long history of supporting economic development to promote growth and retention of current businesses, and attraction of new businesses, and

WHEREAS, The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County has established the Centre County Economic Development Partnership to serve as the single point of contact and the responsibility for County wide economic development, and

WHEREAS, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors has supported the efforts of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County by providing significant funding in support of the Chamber’s mission, and

WHEREAS, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors acknowledge and recognize the importance of a single point of contact to focus responses to economic development opportunities, and

WHEREAS, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors is an important partner in the Centre County Economic Development Partnership along with other private sector and public sector partners.

NOW THEREFORE, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize the Centre County Economic Development Partnership as the primary point of contact for economic development inquiries and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Acknowledgement of Program Support for the Centre County Economic Development Partnership.

RESOLVED THIS 17th DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _________________________________ Steve Miller, Chairman

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mark A. Kunkle, Secretary

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