{"id":491,"date":"2011-10-14T14:47:51","date_gmt":"2011-10-14T18:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/franklintwp.info\/?p=491"},"modified":"2011-10-14T14:47:51","modified_gmt":"2011-10-14T18:47:51","slug":"2011-october-board-of-supervisors-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/franklintwp.info\/?p=491","title":{"rendered":"2011 October Board of Supervisors Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

9\/6\/11<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Franklin Township Regular Monthly Meeting was held in the Township Municipal Building on Tuesday, September 6<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> at 7:07 P.M.\u00a0 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Creamer.\u00a0 Present at the meeting were Supervisors Mark Creamer, Dan Depue, Arthur Starks and the Secretary\/Treasurer.\u00a0 Also present at the meeting were the people on the attached sign-in list.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting was started with the pledge to the flag.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minutes from the August meeting were read.\u00a0 Mark made a motion to accept the Minutes.\u00a0 Dan seconded the motion.\u00a0 The motion passed with 3 yes votes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Treasurer\u2019s Report was read.\u00a0 Mark made a motion to accept the report.\u00a0 Arthur seconded the motion.\u00a0 The motion passed with 3 yes votes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Correspondence:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sent a notice that the pedestrian footbridge at Salt Springs State Park would be replaced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Act 14 Notification was received from Rettew for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit and a General Permit Registration to the PADEP at the Knapik Pad.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Act 14 Notification was received from Rettew for the Snake Creek Gathering Pipeline which connects the Knapik, Hollenbeck, Webster and Herman pads.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Williams sent a Notification of Well Drilling or Alterations for 7 wells on the Mitchell property.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Williams sent a Notification of Well Drilling or Alterations on the Sadecki pad with 4 wells.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

PSATS sent a notice that the Township\u2019s pension contribution for 2012 will be $6447.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Susquehanna County Planning Commission sent a Subdivision Review for Jay and Sandra Birtch, Jr. Mark made a motion to accept the subdivision plan.\u00a0 Dan seconded the motion.\u00a0 The motion passed with 3 yes votes.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark went through the Ordinance Book for information about the Sewer Ordinance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Township had an Ordinance 1973-1 that required a permit for on lot sewage systems.\u00a0 In 2001 we relinquished our authority to COG for enforcement of Act 537. Act 537 has a clause stating all prior ordinances were repealed.\u00a0 One of the stipulations of the agreement was that COG enforced the rules uniformly for all Townships.\u00a0 Mark said the permit could be signed and approve for Bob Coy.\u00a0 If Ordinance 1973-1 needs to be officially repealed it can be done, advertized in the newspaper, approved by the Supervisors, and filed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Roadmaster Report:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dan gave a report on flood damage that occurred on August 28<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup>.\u00a0 Dan thanked Dave and Roy for their work and the many hours they put in.\u00a0 Betty Jean Depue, the Township\u2019s EMA Coordinator and Dan rode around the roads assessing the damage.\u00a0 A Declaration of Disaster was submitted.\u00a0 The County was approved for public assistance.\u00a0 Dan submitted damages on August 29<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> of $30,000, but when the PEMA Representative was in the Township he raised the total money amount of the damages to about $80,000.\u00a0\u00a0 Dan was told that trees can be removed from creeks but waterways can\u2019t be changed. \u00a0The DEP will issue emergency permits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Supervisors had a meeting with Williams on August 30<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0 The company wanted to move onto the Bailey pad.\u00a0 They were given permission with the understanding that they would rebuild Hawk Road and Bailey Road.\u00a0 Dan has also met with Williams and Vestal Asphalt.\u00a0 Vestal Asphalt has another way of building the road by grinding the surface.\u00a0 They will be meeting with Dan on Thursday, September 8<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> to see the roads.\u00a0 The gas company vehicles will use Franklin Hill Road. The Township has not yet received the check for $65,000. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Heidi Mitchell asked that an e-mail that was sent to some of the Township residents be read at the meeting.\u00a0 Dan didn\u2019t read the entire e-mail but gave a synopsis.\u00a0 If residents are approached by one of the gas companies, contact an attorney or someone knowledgeable before signing a contract.\u00a0 Any changes that you want made in the contract need to be made before you sign. \u00a0This was in regards to pipeline, gas pads, etc.\u00a0 If anyone would like receive informative e-mails contact Heidi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All paperwork has been submitted for the Dirt and Gravel Grant Project.\u00a0 We should be receiving a check for $20,212 in the future. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One mile of Salt Springs Road at the 4 corners has been opened. The Township has been receiving Liquid Fuels money for this section of road.\u00a0 Dan will contact Ed Sumski from PENNDOT to tell him the work is complete.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Art Donato, the 911 Coordinator, contacted Dan.\u00a0\u00a0 Oteyokwa Lake would like the Township to pass a resolution making New Milford their primary ambulance. \u00a0Dan made a motion to make New Milford the primary ambulance for Oteyokwa Lake Association.\u00a0 Mark seconded the motion.\u00a0 The motion passed with 3 yes votes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Residents should contact Betty Jean Depue if they have flood damage that their homeowners insurance didn\u2019t cover.\u00a0 Individual assistance may be available in the future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark made motion to adjourn the meeting.\u00a0 Arthur seconded the motion.\u00a0 The motion passed with 3 yes votes.\u00a0 The meeting was adjourned 7:56 P.M.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jeanne Sullivan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Secretary\/Treasurer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PNB General Checking<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0155,929.57<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PNB State Checking<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 28,806.82<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PNB Dirt and Gravel<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 437.40<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennstar State<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 12,797.73<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennstar Capital Reserve<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 54,119.43<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennstar Equipment<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 44,709.36<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennstar Fire<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 21,346.45<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The following bills were paid during the month:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

PNB General Checking:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Payroll Total \u00a0$6114.85 -Check #s 6898, 6899, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6910, 6911, 6912, 6913, 6922, 6923, 6924, 6925<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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6900-\u00a0 Waste Management\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 79.26<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6901 \u2013 ACN Communications\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 22.01<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6905 \u2013 Airline Petroleum\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 907.66<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0\u00a0 IRS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1396.33<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 PA Dept of Revenue\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 206.66<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6906 \u2013 J & J Springs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8.50<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6907 –\u00a0 Andre & Son\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 14.97<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6908 –\u00a0 Montrose Auto Parts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 13.36<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6909 –\u00a0 Scholenberg Salt\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1504.80<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6914 \u2013 R. Niederberger\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 213.30<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6915 \u2013 Frontier\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 77.81<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6916 \u2013 Fowler Tire\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 26.00<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6917 \u2013 G\u2019s Excavating\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20,000.00<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6918 \u2013 Healthassurance PA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1,351.51<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6919 \u2013 Bill White\u2019s Contracting\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 230.00<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6920 \u2013 Fleet Pride\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 358.95<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6921 \u2013 Penelec\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a052.98<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6926 – \u00a0Randy Lewis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 480.00<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6927 \u2013 Waste Management\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 79.33<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6928 \u2013 Staples\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 119.99<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PNB State Checking:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2056 \u2013 Franklin Twp Gen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11,862.88<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2057 –\u00a0 Airline Petroleum\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 881.22<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2058 \u2013 Airline Petroleum\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 340.26<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2059 \u2013 PNB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2009.92<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deposits for the month:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PNB General Checking:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/12\/11 \u2013 Mary Evans\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0673.06<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R. Niederberger\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a03,455.07<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Williams Gas\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a065,000.00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Total\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 69,128.13<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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9\/19\/11 – Franklin Twp. State\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11,862.88<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9\/26\/11 \u2013 PA Foreign Fire\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 8,417.36<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9\/27\/11 \u2013 PA Gen Mun. Pension \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010,712.10<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Respectfully Submitted,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jeanne Sullivan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Seccretary\/Treasurer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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