February 9, 1993

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the
township office, was called to order by Chairman Herbert Netzler
at 2003 hours.  Present were Netzler, Benjamin Sitek, David
Henderson, Pat Platz, Hugh Crandall, Greg Soltys, Gary Kulich,
Clarence Mischler, Daniel Parker and George Antolik.

MINUTES
The minutes of January 28, 1993 were approved as presented in a
motion by Sitek and second by Henderson.  Carried.

VISITORS
Clarence Mischler - questioned whether Steve Simon is paying
taxes in Franklin or Fairview township.  Netzler will check with
the Assessment office.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Henderson reported that roads were cindered and
brined, building was cleaned up, brakes were put on the Oshkosh. 
Parts are no longer available for the Hough.  If the steering
knuckles fail, will switch the steering axle back from the other
Hough and check with Langner for parts.

J.C.B. - All but the labor and travel expense was covered by
J.C.B., expense owed is $525.75.

Letter to PennDOT - Henderson and the secretary will compose a
letter to Don Dolecki.

Logging on Francis - Dave will check on who is hauling logs.

FINANCES AND TAXES
Bills - Dave moved to pay the bills as listed including the
E.I.T. claims and quarterly advances, excluding PA One Call,
totaling $5,011.67 general fund and 1,810.58 EIT claims.  Ben
seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - none to sign.

Renkis Report - nothing yet.

F.D. Fund, Workers Comp. - Dave reported that the workers comp.
premiums are not to be paid from the Fire Dept. Fund.  Money must
come from the general fund.  Next year we can reduce the millage
to the fire dept. and increase millage to the general fund.

Computer Update - Dave said the budget has $1,000 for updating
the computer system.  He feels we can buy new, sell the old and
the cost would be less than upgrading.  Dave recommended buying
new and will get figures for the next meeting.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
P.C. Report - P.C. members asked if another member could be
added, they have trouble making a quorum.  Netzler said they
should add two if more are added.  Dave feels it would be harder
to make a quorum with more members.  Soltys asked about staying
at five members and adding one as an alternate.  Will check the
legality of an alternate.

P.C. Chairman - Crandall reported that no one feels they have
enough time to be chairman.  As the township grows, more field
work will need to be done, more important decisions made. 
Netzler said all the chairman does is run meetings, M.D.I.A. does
the field work.  Henderson added that according to Act 247, the
chairman only runs the meeting.  Platz asked about violations. 
M.D.I.A handles those.  Dave added that the Township did not
adopt electrical codes so no letter needs to be sent to the
electric companies serving the Township.

Crandall asked if the Commission could work with M.D.I.A. as far
as expansion goes.  Henderson said that was the Planning
Commission's job.  Sitek said he doesn't think it's the
Supervisors job to check on violators.  He feels M.D.I.A. should
travel the Township once a month to check on violations.  Any
complaints from residents should be reported to the Township
office, it then goes to the Supervisors and then is forwarded to
M.D.I.A.

Antolik Subdivision and Road - Pat Platz said he sees this as a
major subdivision according to the zoning ordinance.

Sitek - who makes the decision on a major or minor.

Henderson - what's the end resulting difference.

Soltys - we are concerned with a high residential density in a
rural A-1 zone.

Antolik - all lots there now are according to A-1 regulations.

Soltys - I disagree.  It's not very low density according to this
zoning ordinance.

Netzler - it's not up to anyone in this room to deny a person
from doing with his ground what he purchased it for originally.

Sitek - what did Antolik buy the land for originally.

Crandall - the Township doesn't need to take over the road, it
can remain a private road.

Henderson - what is the advantage to us or the developer with a
major or minor subdivision.

Crandall - it's cheaper for a minor, there are no plot plans, no
new roads required.

Henderson - if it's a major, what does Antolik have to do.

Crandall - he has to come up with an extensive plot plan showing
curbs, streets etc.

Netzler - that doesn't need to be done to be built on.

Crandall - what's needed for a minor is an existing road.

Netzler - if so many people in the subdivision petitions the
court, the Township must take over the road.  The Township must
be careful how any agreement is written.

Crandall - a minor can't be created on a private drive, it must
be on an existing road.

Platz - we as a planning commission can not approve his plans for
a minor subdivision when it's located on a private road.

Soltys - do you feel you're talking very low density with that
road.

Henderson - it agrees with the way the ordinance is written, two
acre minimum with 250' frontage.

Netzler moved to have the Attorney look into whether George
Antolik's Western Trails subdivision is a major or minor
subdivision and whether it constitutes very low density. 
Henderson seconded.  Carried.

Henderson - as far as density of homes is concerned, his lots
meet A-1 zoning.  If he cuts smaller lots, he would have to
rezone.

Discussion on water and sewage capacity in that area.

Crandall - the Health Dept. thinks there will only be four houses
going in on this property.  It may end up with many houses.

Soltys - I have no problem with two acre lots on an existing
road.  I have a problem when you start cutting a new road.  It
doesn't conform with the intent of the ordinance for very low
density. 

Solicitor's Letter to D.E.R./Antolik's Sewage Modules - letter
was reviewed.  Henderson moved to send the letter to DER.  Sitek
seconded.  Carried.

Amendment to Zoning Law - reviewed the proposed changes. 
Henderson moved to advertise the amendment changes when
appropriate.  Sitek seconded.  Carried.  The Attorney will write
and place the ad.

Wagner Request - the Planning Commission recommended Mr. Wagner
ask for a variance or put his mobile home on his A-1 zoned
property.  A residence is not listed as a conditional use on B-1
zoned property.  Herb added that he could run his septic and well
lines from his A-1 land and hook into the existing well and
septic on the B-1 land.

Antolik Road - Netzler moved to have the Attorney draw up an
agreement, run it by M.D.I.A. and get it approved by the
Supervisors, George Antolik and M.D.I.A.  Henderson seconded. 
Carried.

Netzler - I agree with the Planning Commission if putting in a
road makes this a major subdivision and if it is contrary to very
low density for an A-1 zone.  Discussion.

Antolik - when bonding is done or money is put in escrow means
the road is to be turned over.  When the supervisors sign the
agreement, the Supervisors agree to take over the road for
dedication.  Roads in other subdivisions in surrounding townships
were dedicated as soon as topsoil was moved.

Henderson - if George builds his road and it turns out to be a
major subdivision, what's the difference in the end. 

SOLICITOR
M.D.I.A. - nothing.
Cable Television - nothing.
Szymanowicz Complaint - nothing.
Garbage/BFI - will discuss at Feb. 25th meeting.
F.T.V.F.D. Fire Police - being sworn in.
Load Limits Ordinance - nothing.

Kulich Conflict of Interest - the Attorney's opinion is that as
an adjoining property owner, Gary has no conflict as long as he
votes in accordance with the zoning ordinance and keeps an open
mind.  The fact of being a neighbor isn't a conflict.  Kulich
added that the problem may be with someone not liking his vote. 
He said he didn't want the Planning Commission or the Township to
get called on a technicality because of his vote.  The Planning
Commission has always looked out for the Township residents, the
taxpayers have always taken precedence.

OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - nothing.
Boy Scouts - nothing.
Ferrick/McKean Twp. - nothing.
F.T.V.F.D./Safety Seminars - nothing.

Clean Up/Town Hall, Corner of W. Stancliff and Eureka - Sitek
moved to send a certified letter to Claybro Development Co.
giving them until May 1, 1993 to clean up their corner at W.
Stancliff and Eureka advising them that if it is not done the
Township will do the work and bill them.  Henderson seconded. 
Carried.

Sitek moved to send a certified letter to Florence Chivari, owner
and Steve Chivari, Jr., caretaker giving them thirty days from
receipt of letter to clean up the grounds and secure the old town
hall building in Franklin Center advising them that if it is not
done the Township will do the work and bill them.  Henderson
seconded.  Carried.

Roof Leaks - Dave reported that repairs were made today.  The
eaves need to be painted.  Estimated life of the roof is five
more years, eight years maximum.  He suggested considering using
municipal building millage for roof replacement in five or six
years.

Mohawk Road/Liquid Fuels - Russ Atkins, PennDOT, has agreed to
carry the information through channels for us and will check on
reimbursement for past years liquid fuel money on that section of
Mohawk road.

Generators - Dave will call the surplus office on the generators
listed in the PA Bulletin.

NEW BUSINESS
Supervisors School - Dave will attend all four schools, Ben will
attend when possible, will pay his own way and then get
reimbursement.

F.T.V.F.D. Fund Raisers - Dave moved to approve the list as
presented.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Co-op Purchase Resolution - Dave moved to accept Resolution #1-93
as written.  Herb seconded.  Carried, one nay, Sitek.

c8RESOLUTION #1-93

REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
has enacted an Act known as the "Cooperative Purchasing Act", Act
31 of July 1971, and

WHEREAS, Act 31 of 1971 permits local governments to purchase
materials, supplies, and equipment from purchase contracts of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Franklin Township, hereby requests
authorization to participate in purchase contracts of the
Department of General Services, subject to the following:
       1.  That we agree to be bound by such terms and conditions
           as the Department may prescribe.
       2.  We agree that we will be responsible for payment
           directly to the awarded vendor under each purchase
           contract.

Enacted into Resolution this ninth day of February, 1993.

Industrial Parks - Herb asked for authorization to check into
grant money available for the two I-1 zones in the Township.  Ben
moved to grant Herb authorization.  Dave seconded.  Carried.

Title and License for Dodge 1-Ton - Dave reported that the State
would not send the necessary paperwork until the invoice was
paid. The check has cleared the bank so paperwork should be
forthcoming.  He will check with Scott Pepperman.

Herb recommended getting rid of our old municipal licenses and
taking the license off the Dodge until the paperwork is received.

County Council - Herb reported that Paul Foust is now our council
person.

CORRESPONDENCE
Upcoming meetings were reviewed.  Ben moved to authorize the
secretary to attend the upcoming secretaries workshop.  Dave
seconded.  Carried.

ADJOURN
Netzler called the meeting adjourned at 2203 hours.  

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary