During their meeting Dec. 20, the Union Township supervisors conducted the following business. All votes were 3-0 unless otherwise noted. In attendance were Supervisors Steve Galizia, Pat Angiolelli and Kevin Guinaugh.

•Approved payment of $30,317.35 in bills. Of that amount, $10,828.69 was paid to Cargill Inc. for road materials.

•Set the sewer rate at a minimum of $70 per quarter. Actual rates are tied to usage. The sewer rate is set by township’s sewer authority and requires the supervisors’ approval.

•Announced the state will repair two West Washington Street bridges next year.

•Agreed to keep the township’s cable franchise fee at $1.99 per month per cable subscriber through 2013. The township’s current agreement with Adelphia Cable ends in 2008. Galizia said the Federal Communications Commission requires cable companies to open franchise fee negotiations two years prior to the contract’s termination.

•Entered into an agreement with Code.Sys to handle residential and commercial code services for the township.

•Promoted Patrolman Michael Mrozek to full-time status. The vote was 2-1, with Guinaugh opposed. Mrozek will work the midnight shift.

•Ordained the second phase of real estate developer Angelo Medure’s development, Maple Heights.

•Discussed the township’s participation in the countywide food distribution program.