Franklin Township has approved a settlement regarding the Christman Ballfield concession stand.

On a unanimous measure, supervisors recently approved the settlement, and to authorize board Chairman Fred Kemmerer to sign the proof of loss on behalf of the township with the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association regarding the concession stand.

The settlement is in the amount of $23,500, according to township secretary Brenda Cressley.

Previously, water pipes burst, which resulted in flooding that caused a mold issue at the concession stand.

Cressley said the incident happened around February of 2021, and was reported to the insurance company.

In February of this year, the board hired the law firm Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs to dispute the claim for Christman Ballfield’s concession stand.

LSA Grant

Supervisors also adopted a resolution requesting a Local Share Assessment Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for $130,425 on behalf of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company.

The grant would be used for the fire company’s extrication tools replacement and upgrades project.

The board also approved Kemmerer and township secretary Brenda Cressley to execute all documents and agreements.