November 9, 1993

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the
Township office, was called to order by Chairman Herbert Netzler
at 1945 hours with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were
Netzler, Benjamin Sitek, David Henderson and residents of
Silverthorn Road south.

HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST OF JERRY LECHEFSKY/1945 HOURS
Mr. Lechefsky, 11211 Silverthorn Road, is requesting a variance
from the side yard requirement of 15 feet.  Mr. Lechefsky also
owns the adjoining property.  No comments, no objections.

HEARING ON THE ZONING CHANGE REQUEST OF TIM VANCO/1948 HOURS
Mr. Vanco is requesting that his property at 11881 Silverthorn
Road be rezoned from A-1 to I-1.  In 1990 Mr. Vanco requested and
received a zoning change from I-1 to A-1 on the same parcel.
Vanco plans on establishing a wooden pellet and pelletized animal
feed business.

Pete Gregan - every time there is property zoning changes, it
effects my property.

Don Mead - expressed concern over increased traffic.  He said
Washington Twp. recommends using weight restrictions.

Netzler - I don't think Tim has the backing anymore in light of
recent events.

Henderson - this piece is the only one that's not I-1.  That
whole section of Silverthorn is I-1.  In light of Mr. Vanco's
present situation, I would recommend just leaving the issue set
until we must make a decision.

Mary Newhall - I'm concerned with the neighbors he gets in that
trailer.

Sitek - we will notify you when the issue is raised again.

The following neighbors of Mr. Vanco went on record with their
opinion of the zoning change request:

Don Mead - opposed to the change because of increased traffic.
Mary Newhall - opposed for the same reason.
Dana Volkman - opposed for the same reason.
Pete Gregan - opposed for the same reason.
Jim Pfadt - is not opposed, sees no problem with the change.

Ben Sitek, Jr. - voiced his objection with some of the materials
Vanco said he would use in the process, like plastic.

The regular meeting schedule began at 2007 hours.

VANCO REZONING REQUEST
Henderson moved to table the issue.  Sitek seconded.  Carried.

LECHEFSKY VARIANCE REQUEST
Netzler moved to approve the request.  Sitek seconded.  Carried.

MINUTES
Sitek moved to approve the minutes of October 28, 1993 as
presented but noted that the Thursday morning meeting mentioned
is on Friday the 19th.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

VISITORS
Denver Ireland - don't grade Silverthorn.

Sitek, Jr. - don't grade Silverthorn, there's not enough base. 
Until it's graveled, leave it alone.  It seems to be holding up
now even with all the rain.

Henderson - we top spread 30 loads of gravel on it this spring. 
The residents should get up a petition and sign up 51% of the
front footage on the road, present it to this Board and we have
to pave it.  Front foot assessment for paving is a one time cost.
Maintenance is up to the Township.  The cost is $7 per foot
spread over several years.  We'd have to get a bond for 10 years
plus interest.  Figure out your cost per foot and spread that
cost over ten years.  For those who can't pay, a lien would be
placed on the property.  Whenever it was sold, the lien would
have to be paid. 

Discussion on corner properties.

Netzler - we'd have to make sure you residents had the required
51%.

Henderson - each section of the road stands on it's own.

Ireland - I'm opposed to front foot assessment.

Sitek - in my opinion, the next section of road to be paved is
Fry to the McKean Twp. line.

Discussion.

Henderson - Silverthorn is scheduled for gravel in 1995.

Sitek, Jr. - my driveway has a 8-12" drop.

Henderson - your pipe is too high.  We need to ditch up past your
sister, take out the pipe and reset it.  We lose a half inch of
road a year.  The more often you work it the faster the erosion. 

Netzler - when roads are graded, we are not allowed to pick up
the blade for driveways, it's the law.

Ireland - do more ditching.  Ditch my property and put the dirt
in my yard.  I'll move it myself.

Henderson - we have been spot ditching.  Discussion.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that snow was plowed, roads
cindered, equipment is being readied, p.m.'s done, potholes
patched on Falls and Francis.  We lost an injector on the Hough. 
No parts are available and we're looking for alternatives.  The
mechanic from Anderson Equipment said he will pull the injectors
and turbo and put it back together for $500.  The parts will be 
sent out for rebuild.  Herb added that Erie Diesel can do the
work.

4-Year Road Plan - Dave said that for the budget process, we will
work with what's there.  Earl Koon, Washington Twp., said they
will ditch Koman by OTM.
    
Milled Material - no action until the Attorney is present.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - Sitek moved to pay the bills as listed totaling $3,917.27
general fund.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Ben moved to approve payroll #22-93.  Dave seconded. 
Carried.

Computer Update - nothing.

Tax Anticipation Note, 1993 - Dave moved to pay off the T.A.N.
with the snow plowing money, request forms for 1994, remaining
cash to go into the general fund.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Confidential Tax Info. Agreement - Dave moved to sign the
agreement.  Ben seconded.  Carried.  Dave moved to authorize June
Suhy as our representative to receive the info. and apprise her
of the confidentiality rules.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Industrial Parks Grants - coming along.
Building Permits Before Sup./P.C. - nothing.

Matha/Teed - certified letter will be sent, will bring up the
issue at the 19th meeting.

Koestel Rental/Cardullo - Herb reported that the Health Dept.
ruled the house is uninhabitable until repairs are made.

BOCA Code for Rental Units - Herb said the Health Dept. says you
can adopt the BOCA code for rental units only.  This could help
solve the problem of trashy mobile homes also.  Dave suggested
getting Joe Franks from MDIA here for the 19th meeting.  Will do.

Water in Basement/Koestal Rental - Herb reported that the
Solicitor feels the Township may be liable if someone drowns in
the water filled basement.  Dave asked about the Mitchell
property.  We will ask the Attorney what to do.

Copies of Zoning Ordinances from Springfield, Girard, Washington
Twp. - Dave moved to ask for copies of the above mentioned zoning
ordinances.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

P.C. Opinion on Res. as Cond. Use in B-1 - the P.C. recommended
changing "single family residence" to "dwelling" thus keeping the
wording the same as in I-1.  Henderson moved to amend the
proposed zoning amendment to "dwelling" instead of "single family
residence" and to advertise for a hearing.  Sitek seconded. 
Carried.

SOLICITOR
Cable TV - nothing.
Load Limit Ordinance - nothing.
Eminent Domain - nothing.
Girl Scouts/Tax Exempt - Attorney's letter says he is waiting for
a hearing to be set up by the Board of Assessment Appeals.

OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - nothing.
Clean Up Goodban School - refer to eminent domain.
Safety Meetings - nothing.
DER Contract/Recycling - waiting for revised contract.
FTVFD Tones - drop from agenda.
Health Care Provider List - waiting for response from Jim Orth.

Letter to Arthur Davis, DER - Dave reported that the letter to
Arthur Davis, DER was sent.  The reply received was a
bureaucratic whitewash.  No satisfaction.  Discussion.

NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Gary Shelhamer as Deputy Tax Collector - Netzler moved to
appoint Gary Shelhamer as June Suhy's deputy tax collector. 
Henderson seconded.  Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE
Upcoming meetings and training sessions reviewed.

ADJOURN
Netzler called the meeting adjourned at 2105 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary