December 14, 1993

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the
Township office, was called to order by Chairman Herbert Netzler
at 2000 hours with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were
Netzler, Benjamin Sitek and David Henderson.

HEARING ON ORDINANCE #6-93, DWELLINGS AS CONDITIONAL USE IN B-1
No comments.  Henderson moved to approve Ordinance #6-93,
dwellings as a conditional use in B-1 zoned districts.  Sitek
seconded.  Carried.

MINUTES
Ben moved to accept the minutes of November 18, 19, 1993 as
presented.  Herb seconded.  Carried.

VISITORS
None.

REPORTS
Superintendent -  Dave reported that employees are on lay off,
cindering was done as needed.

Four Year Road Plan - nothing.

Milled Material - the Attorney sent a letter stating that he
feels there are grounds for a lawsuit.

Henderson - set up a meeting with the Attorney to discuss the
matter further.  All agreed.  Will do.

Bill Board I-79 and W. Stancliff - Dave reported that the sign is
in the Township right-of-way.  PennDOT has no record of a permit
for the sign, nor do we.  He said he will contact 3-M and ask
them to move the sign.  Plans are to cut back the banks along the
bridge this spring.

Hough 2 Engine - Dave reported that the turbo charger is bad and
there may be parts in the engine.  He feels that if the cylinders
are bad it's not worth 3 or 4 thousand dollars in repair, will
keep for parts.

Netzler - after checking for parts in the engine, call me and
I'll check without pulling the injectors.  Discussion.

Cinders - Herb said he called Beute and Bliley and they thought
we'd received cinders.  Dave said we haven't.  He talked to the
driver and told him he could load the truck fuller.  Dan's
reaction was not to deliver any cinders.  Dave felt he
overreacted to the short load query.

Netzler - we can't afford to haul with our single axles.

Henderson - if we can arrange to have Russell Standard haul in
the winter, great, it's their off season.  If not, we'll have to
hire someone.  I've ordered 4 loads of anti-skid from Bed Rock. 
We'll see if it stays on the road any better.  We may eventually
need a three sided building.  Discussion on 2% money.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - Dave moved to approve the bill list totaling $9,664.54
general fund.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Ben moved to approve payroll #24-93 as presented.  Dave
seconded.  Carried.

Computer Update - nothing.

Exonerate Taxes on Gresh, Kavelish Trailers - taxes are for 1991
on Kavelish and 1992 on Gresh.  Gresh trailer was removed. 
Kavelish trailer is a small old camper type not lived in for
years.  Henderson moved to make the following resolution:

c8RESOLUTION #3-93

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Supervisors of Franklin Township,
Erie County do exonerate and forgive the municipal taxes owed on
the trailer owned by William Gresh index #22-6-20.0-5.51 for the
year 1992.  Also, to exonerate and forgive the municipal taxes
owed on the trailer owned by Esther Mae Kavelish index
#22-2-13.0-4.51 for the year 1991. 

Sitek seconded.  Carried.

Accounting Program Update - Dave presented literature on an
updated accounting program from Cougar Mountain.  He added that
no money was put in the budget for it but can adjust it to
include the amount of $599.50 plus shipping and handling. 
Discussion.  Dave moved to order the accounting package.  Ben
seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Industrial Parks - meeting Monday, 20th at 1:30 in Twp. office.

Matha/Teed - it was reported that they have moved out.  Dave
moved to file suit at D.J. Stuck's office and have the constable
serve the suit.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

BOCA Code for Rentals - code book from MDIA handed out. 
Supervisors will read it.

Harman Sign - Mr. Harman told the Planning Commission that his
neighbors refused to allow the sign on their property.  He plans
on erecting a large mailbox with the name on it.  Supervisors
agreed and a letter will be sent along with the approved mailbox
design.  The Harmans will then be in compliance with the
stipulations on their home occupation.

Billy Roberts Business in A-1 - Herb said he has a permit for his
garage.

Henderson - I'd like to see him move the business onto Rt. 98., 
less damage to the roads.   I'd like to get grant money to move
him.

Netzler - we're working on grants to move him.  I'd like to see
him off the dirt road too.  Are you changing that pipe on the end
of Eureka and Crane next season?

Henderson - there's money in the budget for it.  We can do it.

SOLICITOR
Cable TV - nothing.
Load Limits Ordinance - waiting for engineering study.
Girl Scouts/Tax Exempt - letter received and reviewed.
Eminent Domain - nothing.
Intra-Global/Szymanowicz - Joe said his variance was for light
industry not a home occupation.  Will check back minutes.

OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - nothing.
Safety Meetings - nothing.
Health Care Provider List - nothing.

Revised DER Grant Contract - reviewed.  Ben moved to sign the
documents.  Dave seconded.  Carried.  Signed.

NEW BUSINESS
Mining License - Dave moved to complete the form and send the
check for $300.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Acknowledgement of Employee Rights - form will be retyped and
presented next meeting.

National Heritage Inventory - reviewed the map.  If adopted by
the County it will restrict use of all areas listed.

Henderson - a large chunk of the county will be eliminated from
development.  There are no clearly defined boundaries. 
E.C.A.T.O. has objected to county council about this study.  They
said they wouldn't sign until further study.  The association
feels this would take away from the municipalities the right to
manage their own townships.  This has the appearance of another
wetlands issue.

Door Operator Building #2 - proposal from Lake Erie Supply
reviewed.  Ben moved to purchase and bill one opener this year
and purchase and bill one opener in 1994 for building #2.  Herb
seconded.  Carried.

Farmer Mylar - Ben moved to approve the Mylar.  Dave seconded. 
Carried.  Mylar signed.

Cummins Engine - received offer to buy.  Twp. will keep the
engine.

F.T.V.F.D. Contract for 1994 - Ben moved to sign the contract. 
Dave seconded.  Carried.

Attorney to Attend Organizational Meeting? - need not attend.

VISITOR
Ben Sitek, Jr. - said he fixed the end of his drive.  Can you
pick up the grader blade.  Dave said he couldn't do it.

CORRESPONDENCE
PSATS -  is asking for townships to request moving HB #2202-2214
from House Finance Committee to the floor.  Ben moved to send our
legislator a letter making this request.  Dave seconded. 
Carried.

F.T.V.F.D. Installation Banquet - Herb, Ben and Dave will attend.

ADJOURN
Netzler moved to adjourn at 2130 hours.  Meeting adjourned.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary