April 12, 1994

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

MINUTES
The minutes of March 31, 1994 were approved as presented in a
motion by Netzler and second by Henderson.  Carried.

VISITORS
Larry Wolfe Variance Request - Mr. Wolfe is asking for relief
from the I-1 front set back of 100' to 75' and side yard
requirements of 50' to 15' so he can build a pole building on his
property at 6159 Crane Road which is zoned I-1.

Netzler moved to hold a hearing on May 10, 1994 at 1945 hours. 
Henderson seconded.  Carried.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that it's been raining a lot so
planeing is behind schedule, gravel is being trucked to bad
spots.  Truck #6's ram was to be done today, it will go to Eau
Claire, PA when it's ready.  Herb suggested stripping it down
beforehand.  Herb reported that the Mack is coming along well but
may need a steering cylinder.

Plows for Grader - Dave will get prices from vendors to have
delivery by snow season.  He estimates a used front plow at
$3,000, a new one at $5,000 and a wing at $10,000.  Herb said to
buy one at least as big as the one on the Oshkosh and that we do
not need a wing on it.  Dave will get vendor prices, Herb will
get surplus listings.

First Responder/HazMat - Dave reported that township personnel
are likely to have to respond in a support function and need a
minimum level of training.  There is a course offered at Villa
Maria Conference Center on April 22-24.  Supervisors and
employees need to attend.  Dave will look into having Joyce Berry
teach us the material here.

Denver Ireland arrived at 2017 hours.

Buren Driveway Pipe/Clair Wright - Ben reported that the grader
tore up an end of the pipe which is 10" on one end and 12" on the
other.  Upon research, he found that there was no permit for the
pipe, it is all rusted out and there needs to be a larger one
installed (a 15" pipe).  Herb moved to have Mr. Buren buy the
pipe and the Township will install it free.  Dave seconded. 
Carried.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - discussion on the number of cutting edges on hand.  Herb
suggested doubling up on edges to extend the life.  Dave said he
is using carbide blades now on the front.  Dave moved to pay the
bills as listed excluding the Anderson Equipment bill for JCB
repair totaling $6,770.26 general fund and $8259.60 state fund. 
Herb seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Ben moved to approve payroll #7-94 as presented.  Dave
seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Replacement for Zoning Hearing Board - Herb moved to appoint
Denver Ireland to replace Joe Szymanowicz who moved onto the
Planning Commission.  Dave seconded.  Carried.  Denver accepted.

Industrial Parks Grants - letter of intent will go out tomorrow.

SOLICITOR
Cable TV, load limits ordinance, eminent domain, Intra-Global,
airport milled material, front footage on Silverthorn, specs for
garbage collection contract - all items on hold.

Ireland - what's happening with the airport millings?

Henderson - it's in the discussion stage.

OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - Edith is working on the book.

Safety meetings, health care provider list, employee rights, man
in travel trailer on Mohawk - all items on hold.

NEW BUSINESS
Parent/Community Advisory Group/G.M.S.D. - Herb moved to send Ben
Sitek, Jr. a letter asking him if he will serve on the committee.
Dave seconded.  Carried.  Discussion.

CORRESPONDENCE
Upcoming training sessions reviewed.

ADJOURN
Sitek called the meeting adjourned at 2030 hours.

The secretary thanks Dave Henderson for filling in for her while
she was on vacation.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary