4/5/11
The Franklin Township Regular Monthly Meeting was held in the Township Municipal Building at 7:00 on Tuesday, April 5th. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Creamer. Present at the meeting were Supervisors Mark Creamer, Dan Depue, Arthur Starks and the Secretary/Treasurer. Also present were the people on the attached sign-in sheet.
The meeting was started with the pledge to the flag.
Minutes for the March meeting were read. Mark made the motion to accept the minutes. Arthur seconded the motion. The motion passed with 3 yes votes.
The Treasurer’s Report was read. Mark made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Arthur seconded the motion. The motion passed with 3 yes votes.
Correspondence:
We received a copy of the PA DEP permit approval for Unit 17 for Williams.
The Road Maintenance Agreement was available to read and it is also posted on the Township’s website.
An Act 14 Notification Notice was received from Rettew for the Depue Impoundment.
Rettew also sent an Act 14 Notification Notice for the Unit 19 Drill Pad Site.
Notification of Well Drilling or Alterations was received from Williams for the Herman site. This was a copy of the notice that was sent to affected landowners.
We received a copy of the Snake Creek Fire Company Audit.
A signed copy of the Road Maintenance Agreement was received from Williams. It is now in place. There has been no correspondence from Laser Midstream. Mark will contact them.
Mark stated that we are reorganizing the books and setting up a new Chart of Accounts. The Chart of Accounts was revised in 2006 but the Township is currently using the 2003 version. This created difficulty for the auditors.
Dan gave the report from the March 15th COG Meeting. The importance of the Census results for Townships was stressed at the meeting. COG is applying for a DECED Grant. The new code for sprinkler systems for 1 and 2 family houses has been rebutted in the House and is now in the Senate. The COG April meeting is canceled.
Dan gave the road report. Valley View and Forks Hill are not in good condition due to traffic from the gas companies. Roy Johnson and David Mitchell are attending a 2-day Dirt and Gravel Road course. A 1600 gallon water tank was ordered to place in back of the truck. This equipment will be used for dust control.
Williams has been sent 2 bills for materials for maintenance of the roads.
The Township will be filling the cinder building. We will use #2 stone and of cinders. The stone will come from Eastern Industries.
Mark made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Arthur seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeanne Sullivan
Secretary/Treasurer
| PNB General Checking | 55,190.88 |
| PNB State Checking | 95,955.95 |
| PBN Dirt and Gravel | 437.40 |
| Pennstar State | 12,791.12 |
| Pennstar Capital Reserve | 41,650.97 |
| Pennstar Equipment | 38,715.67 |
| Pennstar Fire | 4,585.77 |
The following bills were paid during the month:
General Checking:
Payroll Total $4352.75 – Check #s 6727, 6728, 6729, 6732, 6733, 6738, 3739, 6740, 6741, 6752, 6753
0 – PA Dept of Revenue 280.91
0 – IRS 2099.94
6730 – PSATS UCGT 193.00
6731 – PA UC Fund 17.84
6734 – Andre & Sons 239.93
6735 – Stadium International 319.54
3736 – Void
6737 – Airline Petroleum 453.74
6742 – Frontier 77.91
6743 – Fowler Tire 18.30
6744 – Times Shamrock 169.33
6745 – Healthassurance PA 1351.51
6746 – Erie Ins. –Auto 2486.00
6747 – Void
6748 – Erie Ins. – WC/Emp Lia 3534.00
6749 – Dempsey 180.57
6750 – Snake Creek Fire 50.00
6751 – R, Niederberger 1628.66
6754 – Franklin Township Fire 4585.76
6755 – Franklin Township EQ 3737.26
6756 – Franklin Township CR 317.29
6757 – Erie Insurance 5317.00
6758 – Penelec 138.57
6759 – Staples 15.49
6760 – Medico 202.83
State Checking:
2029 – Montrose Auto Parts 383.16
2030 – Airline Petroleum 604.67
2031 – Eastern Industries 4,496.06
2032 – Wayne’s Welding 507.79
2033 – Tri-City Spring 2,227.67
2034 – Airline Petroleum 441.20
2035 – Franklin Township 13,921.14
2036 – Bradco Supply 4,245.72
2037 – PNB 2,009.92
The following deposits were made during the month:
PNB General Account:
4/20/11 – Mary Evans 3,234.00
R. Neiderberger 36,767.29
Total 40,001.29
4/28/11 – Williams 1,037.50
Williams 1,062.50
Total 2,100.00
4/28/11- Franklin Twp. State 13,921.14
PNB State Account:
4/1/11 – Penndot – State Turnback 36,720.00
4/1/11 – Penndot – Liquid Fuels 72,767.08
Pennstar Capital Reserve:
4/20/11 – R. Niederberger 3102.68
4/28/11 – Franklin Township General 317.29
Pennstar Equipment:
4/28/11 – Franklin Township General 3737.26
Pennstar Fire:
4/28/11 – Franklin Township General 4585.76
Repectfully Submitted,
Jeanne Sullivan
Secretary/Treasurer
