March 31, 1994 The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the township office, was called to order by Chairman Benjamin J. Sitek with the Pledge of Allegiance at 0901 hours. Present were Sitek, Herbert Netzler, David Henderson, Attorney Mark Prenatt. Also attending the meeting arriving and leaving at various times were Alan from Hoover Sand & Gravel, Denver Ireland, Cheryl from BTN, Joe Franks and Jan Bosak from MDIA, Jeff Allio and another representative from DER, and Brent Hulings. A motion was made by Netzler and seconded by Henderson to approve the February 24, 1994 minutes with corrections to the transcribed Rosemary Palmer section as provided by the attorney and to approve the March 8, 1994 minutes. Unanimous. BID OPENINGS--Asphalt Paving Materials, Gravel Crushing, Gravel Hauling at 0905 hours Asphalt Paving Materials-- Russell Standard Corp 9,700 gal of E-5 Asphalt EmulsioN @ $.80 per 8gal. totalling $7,760.00; 1,000 gal of E-3M 8Asphalt Emulsion @ $.80 per gal. totalling 8$800.00; 105 tons of #8 Limestone @ $11.90 per 8ton totalling $1,249.50; and 30 tons of #9 8Limestone @ $12.90 per ton totalling $387.00. Motion by Henderson to accept the Russell Standard bid. Seconded by Netzler. Unanimous. Gravel Crushing-- Hoover Sand & Gravel 20,000 cu. yds of gravel crushed to 2RC 8gradation @ $1.95 totalling $39,000.00 Discussion on the inclusion of the Hi-lift price bid appearing on Hoover's bid. It was agreed by Alan of Hoover's that this was for the gravel hauling and was not related to crushing. Motion by Sitek and seconded by Netzler to accept the Hoover bid for crushing excluding any hi-lift work which is included in the $1.95 a cu. yd. bid price. Unanimous. Gravel Hauling-- Bids were received from Gary L. Hoover Trucking, Russell Standard Corp., and Frank Tucci, Inc. Hauling/hr Hi-lift/hr Hoover $42.00 $70.00 Russell Standard 42.00 54.00 Tucci 42.00 65.00 Discussion on the fact that Hoover's bid for hi-lift work was included on the form used for crushing but applies to the trucking bid. Motion by Henderson to accept the Russell Standard bid for gravel hauling and hi-lift work. Seconded by Netzler. Unanimous. The secretary is to send a letter to all bidders thanking them for their bids. Motion was made by Netzler to hold road inspection during the Supervisor's meeting April 28, 1994. Seconded by Sitek. Unanimous. REPORTS Superintendent - Henderson reported that a number of under road pipes have been heaved by the frost and have begun to sink back down. Several have been repaired by filling with material. Equipment repairs are underway to the Mack and Hough. The Mack will require some additional work to the front motor mount where a bolt is stripped and a seal needs replaced. Some snow equipment is being removed so that one truck can be used as a dump for springtime work. Discussion was held on acquiring a pager for the superintendent. Motion was made by Henderson to purchase a pager at $79.00 plus a monthly fee of $12.00 for service from Professional Communications. Seconded by Sitek. Passed with Netzler voting no because he stated that the Township would not pay for his pager when he was superintendent. FINANCIAL AND TAXES Bills - Three bills presented for payment were PNC Bank, $2,563.88; Millcreek Business Systems, $2,115.00; and GTE, $78.85. The remainder of the bills received have due dates for consideration at the next meeting. Motion was made by Netzler to pay the bills presented. Seconded by Sitek. Unanimous. Payroll - Motion was made by Netzler to approve payrolls #5-94 and #6-94 and the quarterly supervisors payroll. Seconded by Sitek. Unanimous. PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT Huling's zoning change - Brent Hulings desires to change the zoning of his property on Rt. 98 to I-1. He will approach the Planning Commission with his request. Industial Park Grants - Netzler is preparing a letter of intent that must go out by April 10th. MDIA - Joe Franks from MDIA presented suggested changes to the Zoning Ordinance that should be considered by the Planning Commission. He will attend the next Commission meeting to offer assistance to the Planning Commission on creating a new, updated zoning ordinance. DER - representatives from DER were in attendance to discuss issues relating to on-lot sewage systems and economic development in the township. Sitek left the meeting at about 1100 hours. Vice Chairman Netzler took over the meeting. SOLICITOR Cable TV - awaiting replies from inquiries sent out by the secretary. Several calls were received but no formal proposals. Load limit on Fry Road - Discussions were held on milk trucks traversing the paved portion of Fry to get to other customers not on Fry. They should not do this. Motion made by Netzler to rescind the previous action by the Supervisors to exempt the farming operations from the weight limit restriction. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. The superintendent will attempt to catch the truckers and send them around via unposted roads. Silverthorn paving--front footage survey - Deeds will be researched soon to ascertain front footage for the petition for paving. Tax Sale - Motion was made by Netzler to have the secretary draw a $300.00 check payable to the county for the tax sale of the property at the corner of Eureka and Stancliff. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. Health Department Investigations - Now that the snow is off, Homchenko will be inspecting the Intra-Global and travel trailers for proper septic systems. Airport Millings - An executive session discussion was held prior to this meeting to discuss legal actions being taken in this matter. Garbage Hauling Contract - The solicitor has received Millcreek's ordinance. It was noted that the sections in their ordinance regarding mandatory recycling can be disregarded as we are not a mandated recycling municipality. He is reviewing the ordinance. OLD BUSINESS All old business items are in process--no discussion or action. NEW BUSINESS Sexual Harassment Policy - Motion was made by Netzler to accept the Sexual Harassment Policy as presented. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. Warrant of the Tax Collector - Motion was made by Netzler to warrant the tax collector in the amount of $63,858.12 for the taxes to be collected for 1994. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. ESTA - PennDoT is requiring the township to agree to maintain the outfall pipe from the pond and to improve the driveway onto Rt. 98. A new highway occupancy permit is required. The driveway will become a no left turn from the drive onto 98 and a no left turn from southbound 98 into the driveway. ESTA will pay for the cost of improvements to the driveway entrance. Motion was made by Netzler to accept the above conditions. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. Discussion was held on trying to convince PennDot to change the no left turn rules. This matter will be taken up with PennDoT later. Federal Disaster Assistance - Motion was made by Netzler to send letters to the President, Governor, Senators, Congressman, State Representatives and State Senators asking that we be included in the Federal Disaster Assistance allocation. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. Weather Service Leaving Erie - Motion was made by Henderson to send letters to President, Senators and Congressman and to the ECATO and its members to send letters to ask that the Weather Service Office in Erie be kept open and at full 24-hour strength with local radar and warning capability. Seconded by Netzler. Passed. Senate Bill 1153 - Motion was made by Netzler to send to the State Senators a letter of support for Senate Bill 1153 requiring that at least 20 vehicles in each state auction be reserved for purchase by local municipalities. Seconded by Henderson. Passed. CORRESPONDENCE The Annual County Conservation District annual luncheon will be held April 21. Both Supervisors Henderson and Netzler will attend. Supervisor Sitek will need to be asked. ADJOURN Vice Chairman Netzler called the meeting adjourned at 1304 hours. David G. Henderson, Temporary Secretary