Franklin approves club’s request for youth fishing day May 13

Franklin Township’s board of supervisors approved a request from the Pohopoco Rod and Gun Club to hold the eighth annual Youth Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 13.

Barry Reed, representing the club, spoke to the supervisors during the public comment period to request permission to use the dam for the event and a 30-day restriction.

“We’d like to keep it open for anyone under 16 to fish that day,” Reed said. “Last year, we worked in coordination with the Franklin Lions and the township approved us to have a 30 day restriction on that dam so that the youth of the township or the area can utilize that without a lot of competition from the adult fishermen.”

Reed said that most of the feedback from last year’s event, including commentary from Waterways Conservation Officer for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Scott Christman, was positive.

“It allowed the youth to get out there and fish, and hopefully it will keep them interested in that type of activity for the rest of their lives,” Reed said.

Reed said that Christman will obtain any forms for permission of use from the PA Fish and Boat Commission.

Chairman Jason Frey commended Reed and the Rod and Gun Club for the success of last year’s event, and offered help promote the event to interested parties.

“Each year it gets a better turnout, so if some people come in here you could maybe remind them of that event for us, and hopefully it works out pretty well,” Reed said.

Other business

• The board accepted a bid from Superior Plus Energy Services for 10,000 gallons of low sulfur diesel fuel and 6,000 gallons of heating oil at a price of $0.23 per gallon for each. Prices are to be in effect on Feb. 16, with an escalator clause in effect.

Due to a lack of bids, the township is conducting a rebid for 10,000 gallons of 87 octane no lead gasoline at-the-pump, with an opening at the March 20 meeting. At-the-pump prices are in effect on March 16, with an escalator clause in effect.

• Ronald W. Solt was reappointed as Franklin Township’s representative to the Central Carbon Municipal Authority for a five-year term, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018.

• Lehigh Valley Inspection Service’s Paul Jarrett was appointed as Franklin Township’s Floodplain Administrator Official.

• The Franklin Township Fire Police were approved to assist with traffic control from 9 a.m. to noon on April 14, May 5 and May 26, in addition to assisting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 6 for the farewell celebrations at Franklin Township Elementary School.

The board approved a motion to apply for the 2018 Spring Cycle Community Connector Grant Program for police equipment.