Polk Township supervisors are in the process of updating their COVID-19 policy.

“I was here working alone on a Friday. I felt fine in the morning. Then about 12:30, I was sweating. Later, it felt like I had been hit over the head,” said Brian Ahner, chairman and roadmaster.

He left the office in the afternoon and tested positive for COVID. He was out for 10 days. Later, another colleague tested positive and had to quarantine. His three colleagues quarantined also.

“Being sick isn’t the problem. We want you to be at home and resting so you get better,” said Vice Chairman Michael Hurley.

The problem is the uncertainty of how many paid sick days the township should be paying those who test positive, as well as those who are not sick but in quarantine.

It is also causing a slow down in productivity due to the reduced manpower.

“I get it, most people don’t want to be around someone who is sick,” said Ahner.

The township is currently paying up to 10 sick days for employees out due to COVID.

But what if they get COVID a second time, or have to quarantine again? These are the questions the supervisors are examining.

Solicitor James Fareri said he would look at other local municipalities’ policy and the current CDC guidelines.

“This is a work in progress,” said Supervisor Carl Heckman.

The Park and Recreation Committee will host a community day in the walking park on Oct. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. So far 15 vendors have signed up.

Parking will be in the field across the street from the township office, and the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Department will direct traffic and set up cross walk areas.