FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Meeting
April 28, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Balsavage called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the Franklin Township Municipal Building located at 150 Century Lane, Dillsburg, PA.
ROLL CALL
Present were Supervisors Ed Balsavage, Naomi Decker, Larry Lambert, Don Lerew, John Shambaugh, Solicitor Ed Schorpp, Secretary Linda Hansen. Visitors included: Art Bert, Shawn Haines, Rodney Decker, MA Williams, Wayne Kober, George Valentine, Cynthia Jones.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER
Chairman Balsavage led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the opening prayer.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mowing Bids – John Shambaugh made a motion to reject all bids since it would be more cost effective to have a township employee do the mowing. The motion was seconded by Larry Lambert. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The secretary was directed to send a letter to all bidders.
Road Crew Position – Larry Lambert stated he and Gary Ocker interviewed Glenn Harlacker. Mr. Harlacker only wants to mow. He is not interested in doing the road work. An application was received from Greg Jacoby who worked for the township several years ago. John Shambaugh made a motion seconded by Larry Lambert to offer the mowing position to Greg Jacoby at the rate of $10.00 per hour. Ed Balsavage modified the motion by adding a review would occur at 30 days with a possible pay increase. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Supervisor Lambert said he would call Mr. Jacoby.
Comprehensive Plan – Ed Balsavage stated the Board will probably be required to take action on the plan in June or July. Wayne Kober reported that Carroll Township is considering doing an amendment to the comprehensive plan and Monaghan Township is considering withdrawing from the plan. Some members from the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee may go to talk to Monaghan Township. Solicitor Schorpp stated a public hearing must occur in each municipality before the plan can be adopted. The solicitor stated he has not seen documentation that started the comprehensive plan. Mr. Kober said if the plan is adopted Franklin Township should consider zoning. A zoning ordinance could take 18 months or longer to develop and be adopted. Solicitor Schorpp stated that zoning is the only way to control land use. Mr. Kober said it could cost $30,000 - $50,000 to implement the comprehensive plan and zoning. John Shambaugh was concerned that there is a lot of misinformation going around about the plan. If Monaghan Township does not adopt the plan, Monaghan Township owes nothing. Ed Balsavage made a motion to form a committee to investigate grants and zoning. The planning and zoning committee will only be a fact finding committee. The committee is not authorized to obligate the Board of Supervisors. Wayne Kober would be the chairman of the committee and will solicit volunteers. Mr. Kober will report monthly to the Board of Supervisors. The motion was seconded by John Shambaugh. Vote: Balsavage, Lambert, Lerew, Shambaugh – Aye; Decker – Opposed. Naomi Decker said the reason she is opposed is because of the letter Mr. Kober sent to Franklin Township. She feels he has a global view that goes way beyond our region. Motion carried. The secretary was directed to inform the planning commission about the committee and ask Phyllis to put Mr. Kober on the agenda.
Larry Lambert expressed his concern with the slow movement of the Board of Supervisors regarding the control of land use in the township. Supervisor Lambert proposed an amendment to the subdivision and land development ordinance that would increase lot size to 5 acres for areas of the township that do not have public water and sewer. Large lot sizes require less municipal services and burden on the school district. Solicitor Schorpp indicated that lot sizes of 5 acres could be challenged. At the next Board meeting this change can be proposed to the subdivision and land development ordinance.
Uniform Construction Code (UCC) – John Shambaugh stated the secretary should contact different inspection services to obtain fee proposals to act as the township’s third party agency. This should include BCO and inspection services. Solicitor Schorpp stated the fee resolution should include a percentage to cover the township’s overhead. The solicitor has the boiler plate ordinance. The township also needs to make a decision on the Board of Appeals.
Paving Bids – The road inspection was completed today. The schedule of projects include: Chain Saw Road, Bethel Church Road, Coffeetown Road, and Whiskey Spring Road. Ed Balsavage made a motion seconded by Larry Lambert to advertise the paving bids. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
American Towers – Solicitor Schorpp asked for the Board’s direction on the appeal filed by American Towers. There are 18 towers in York County and American Towers has filed appeals on all of them. Ed Balsavage made a motion seconded by John Shambaugh to have the solicitor stay the action. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Regional Recreation Study – Currently the recreation resources in the Northern York Region are being cataloged. Ed Balsavage made a motion seconded by Larry Lambert to have the secretary contact the consultant who is doing the study and report back to the Board at the May meeting. Vote: Balsavage, Lambert, Lerew, Shambaugh – Aye; Decker – Opposed.
Correction to Minutes of the January 5, 2004 Reorganization Meeting – A motion was made by John Shambaugh to modify the January 5, 2004 reorganization minutes to coincide with the January 2003 reorganization minutes in regards to Conventions, Seminars and Meetings. The motion was seconded by Ed Balsavage. The following are the payment and reimbursement rates.
A. County Convention (Rate of pay, Expense Reimbursements & Attendance Guidelines)
1. Employees (Current Hourly Wage & Reimbursement for Expenses & Mileage)
2. Supervisors/Other Elected Officials (Section 1401 of Second Class Township Code – Reimbursement of mileage and expenses.
B. State Convention (Rate of Pay, Expense Reimbursements & Attendance Guidelines)
1. Employees (Current Hourly Wage & Reimbursement for Expenses & Mileage)
2. Supervisors/Other Elected Officials (Reimbursement of Actual Expenses & Mileage)
C. Seminars (Rate of Pay, Expense Reimbursements & Attendance Guidelines)
1. Employees (Current Hourly Wage & Reimbursement of Expenses & Mileage)
2. Supervisors/Other Elected Officials (Reimbursement of Actual Expenses & Mileage)
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
John Shambaugh stated copies of certificates should be on file in the township office for all courses paid for out of township funds. John Shambaugh made a motion seconded by Ed Balsavage that all copies of certificates for courses paid for by the township must be on file in the township office. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Dave Young Property - John Shambaugh stated there is a problem with this property’s septic system. The complaint must be in writing in order for the supervisors to address it.
APPROVAL & PAYMENT OF BILLS
Ed Balsavage stated the Board should let the treasurer pay the bills as they come due in order to avoid late fees. Supervisor Balsavage said a mid month bill list should be made and Supervisor Lambert will authorize payment of the bills. John Shambaugh asked Larry Lambert if he would contact the companies who are charging late fees. Larry Lambert said he would be willing do this. Larry Lambert made a motion seconded by John Shambaugh to pay the bills. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
John Shambaugh stated the general engineering bill from KPI should be itemized for certain items such as the MS4. Supervisor Shambaugh will call Engineer Tim Knoebel regarding this.
Larry Lambert made a motion seconded by Don Lerew to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Linda J. Hansen
Secretary