September 23, 1993

The special meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held
in the Township office, was called to order by Chairman Herbert
Netzler at 0834 hours with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present
were Netzler, Benjamin Sitek and David Henderson.

FOUR YEAR ROAD PLAN
Discussion on paving the remaining section of Fry Road and New
Road east.

Henderson - that section of Fry is cost shared with Washington
Twp, only 7/10's of a mile is ours alone.  It would take traffic
off Silverthorn and put it onto Fry.

Netzler - paving should be done to benefit taxpayers in the
Township.  It's cheaper to grade.

Henderson - if we pave there's less maintenance.  We would save
money on grading.  In the long term, it's not cheaper to grade.

Discussion on requiring bonding for heavy trucks using the road.

Tim Vanco arrived at 0845 hours.

Vanco - I would like to see the south end of Silverthorn paved. 
There will be more heavy trucks over that end when my business
goes in.

Henderson - there is a provision in the law that says a specific
bond can be required.  The question is whether the Washington
Twp. section would hold up.

Netzler - I object to rezoning that section.  To take the rest of
the taxpayers money for that section isn't right.

Henderson - it's a good spot.  It will limit maintenance over our
end of Silverthorn.  Vanco is just a short drive to a state road.
 There's grant money available for that.  It's hard to project 4
years into the future.  Maybe we should consider front foot
assessment.

Sitek - I can understand Herb's opinion on Fry but it will
relieve the traffic on Silverthorn and will finish that road off.

Tim Vanco left the meeting at 0856 hours.

The regular meeting of the Supervisors began at 0906 hours.

Tom Findley, Findley Realtors, arrived at 0907 hours.  Attorney
Mark Richmond arrived at 0908 hours.
   
Discussion on the 106 acre farm on Rt. 98 and W. Stancliff.

Findley - let's explore the Township's involvement in a sewage
plant.

Henderson - there is grant money available for sewers.  The
problem would be water.  We would have an advantage as far as
storm water and the Lake Erie water shed.  The system would be
brand new and storm water wouldn't be added.

Findley - said he would contact the property owners on the
northeast side of Rt. 98 and W. Stancliff to see if they were
interested in development.  He would also contact our legislators
to see what's available in grants and get back to us.

Discussion on grants, PennVest and the need for a water
feasibility study.  

Dave Wagner, Wagner Insurance Associates arrived at 0930 hours. 
Tom Findley left the meeting at 0940 hours.

SAFETY MEETINGS--TWP./F.D.
Wager - the requirements for a cost savings on workers
compensation insurance isn't worth the effort needed.  My
recommendation is for a statement of commitment to a safe work
area.  Each Supervisor could take turns being the inspection
agent.  A committee on safe practices must be formed.  You can
post a physicians panel.  The employee must go to one of the
panel within five days of any injury to be paid by workers comp. 
I also recommend sending an employee to a quick care facility
like Prompt Care or Immediate Care instead of the emergency room.
 The new attitude is on preventative care instead of waiting
until you're sick.

Wagner said that the cost of workers comp. for the fire
department can be passed along to them.  He also suggested that
each incident be investigated.  The injured party can be made to
sit before a safety committee and explain the situation.

Richmond - you don't want to create an inquisition and scare
people off, you have to be reasonable.

Wagner - you can make it clear that any work related injury must
be reported and the employer can take the person to the health
care facility.  Dave will send us information pertaining to
safety.
      
HONESTY BOND
Wagner - June Suhy's bonds for R.E. and E.I.T. are faithful
performance bonds which includes June and anyone working at her
direction.  Any assistant is covered.  It's a moot issue.  The
fire department members are employees.  The Relief treasurer is
bonded.  The only Township exposure is on the $4,000 donation and
you receive a listing of how the money was spent.  The Board
agreed with Wagner that nothing needs to be changed.  The issue
is settled.

MINUTES
Henderson moved to accept the minutes of September 14, 1993 as
presented.  Sitek seconded.  Carried.

VISITORS
None present.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that repairs have been made on
pipes and equipment.  Start on storm drains at FTVFD as soon as
donated pipe from Zurns arrives.  Some sign work done also.  Dave
suggested stockpiling 750 yds. of Girard gravel and 500 yds. of
Zessinger with Russell Standard hauling.  It was decided to haul
in 1,500 yds. of Girard gravel with Russell Standard hauling and
150 yds. of Zessinger using our trucks. 

Milled Material from Airport - nothing to report.

Henderson reported that he will be on vacation starting October 9
and returning on October 25.  Sitek will be in charge in his
absence.

Fry Road Incident - Dave reported that Scott Sayers says his wife
hit a rock on Fry at 2:30 p.m. and blew a new tire.  Dave said at
the time he had half the road raked.

Richmond - have them send a bill and send it on to the insurance
company.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - Fry Road expenses to be paid to Washington Twp. will be
as follows:  $40,000 from Permanent Improvement, $9,357 from
County Liquid Fuels, balance from General Fund.  Total owed was
$61,510.02 with $10,000 already paid from Permanent Improvement. 
Discussion on cost.  Dave said the project is over budget by
$2,400 over a two year period.  Most of that expense was in B-19
laid in soft spots in 3 major areas that we put down before the
paving.  Dave also suggested holding payment of the $9,357 until
the liquid fuel check comes.

Dave moved to pay the bills as listed excluding Custom Clutch
(jack is back there to be repaired correctly) and Hoover Sand and
Gravel totaling $5,499.88 general fund, $2,563.88 equipment fund
and $40,000 permanent improvement fund.  Green Distributors
(storm drains) will be held until the fire dept. can be billed,
hold $9,357 from Washington Twp. bill until liquid fuel check is
received.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Ben moved to approve payroll #19-93 as presented.  Dave
seconded.  Carried.

Thank You to Fry Rd. Residents - letter was signed.
Computer Update - nothing.

Smith Billboard Fee - Dave moved to return Bill Smith's $15
billboard fee.  Ben seconded.  Carried.  His request was shot
down by Harrisburg.

Monahan and Monahan - fee increase to $1,800.  No argument.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Industrial Park Grant - Herb reported that DER reps. said a
sewage plant can be installed and water would be no problem. 
Herb will call engineer Dave Johnson to come out.  

Henderson - questioned how DER finds out about water, could they
check on the water at Rt. 98 and W. Stancliff.  Discussion on
sewage lift stations.  

Building Permits Before P.C./Sup. - nothing.

Kuligowski Building Permit - Ben moved to extend Ed Kuligowski's
building permit for the lot behind his present home on Old State.
 Dave seconded.  Carried.

Matha/Teed Building Permit - after the work was done on their
building permit, they stated they didn't want it and didn't pay
the $20 owed.  Dave moved to pay MDIA the $20 owed them for work
done, to collect building permit fees up front and to send
Matha/Teed a letter requesting they pay for their permit or the
bill will be turned over to DJ Stuck for collection.  Ben
seconded.  Carried.

SOLICITOR
Cable TV - waiting for Bill Welsh.  Coaxial is still interested
in coming into the Township.

Henderson - with the new cable regs. the whole ordinance needs
revised.  We're hanging in limbo.

Netzler - REA said they have no plans to get into the cable
business.

Load Limit Ordinance - an engineering study needs to be done. 
Dave said at present we're just looking at Fry road which should
cost $400.  There are two ways to look at it, as a permanent
posting and under emergency situations.  No study is needed for
an emergency.

Dave moved to authorize D.A. Johnson to do an engineering study
on Fry Road.  Ben seconded.  Carried.  Dave suggested the traffic
patterns on all our roads be considered.

Netzler - we may only be able to post in March, April and May and
not all year long.

Mitchell House Fire - Lakeland Mutual sent a check for back taxes
owed to the Mitchells.  Tax Claim Bureau was paid.

Netzler - I'm concerned about leaving the mess as it is.  We need
to make sure the $13,000 in escrow is not paid out until the
property is cleaned up.  The law says it's their duty to clean it
up, if not, the Board can inform the insurance company that we'll
clean it up and they have to pay.
       
Ordinance #5-93/Fire Damaged Structures - Herb moved to advertise
a hearing for the ordinance.  Dave seconded.  Carried.

Girl Scouts/Tax Exempt - letter was sent to Talarico law firm.
Eminent Domain - nothing.

Hallett Clean Up - discussion on citing Mr. Hallett for clean up
of his property.  Netzler moved to have the Solicitor draw up
charges, have Ben file them and take a check to cover the filing
fee.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.
 
OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - Dave reported that a beef barbecue would be
$10 per with a minimum of 500 people.  A chicken barbecue by the
people who do the Albion fair would be $5.  A reservation system
is needed.  Dave suggested forgetting about the beef barbecue.
 
Goodban Clean Up - nothing.
Tones Through Washington Twp. Tower - nothing

DER Grant/Garbage Fence - the grant gives $2,000 for the
facility, we pay 10%, they pay 90%, the rest is for public
education.  Dave moved to hire Erie Fence to do the fencing for
$1,900 and the Township do the concrete work.  Ben seconded. 
Carried.

NEW BUSINESS
Storm Sewer/FTVFD - nothing.
Legislative Dinner - all attending.

CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Mrs. Cardullo - Dave moved to send a letter to Mrs.
Cardullo saying she's done the right thing by involving the
Health Dept. and to follow up with them.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Trash by Brine Tanks - Ben suggested having the fire dept. burn
and bury what's up there.  Herb said it would be better to burn
and take the remains to a land fill.  That is what will be done. 
Ben questioned whether a cable should be placed across the end of
the drive.  Herb said it wouldn't be necessary when ESTA comes
in. 

Ben moved to post "No Dumping" signs and get them from the Health
Dept.  Dave seconded.  Carried.

ADJOURN
Netzler called the meeting adjourned at 1200 hours. 

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary