April 28, 1994

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the
Township office, was called to order by Chairman Benjamin Sitek
at 0900 hours with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were Sitek,
Herbert Netzler, David Henderson and Attorney Mark Prenatt.

MINUTES
Minutes of April 12, 1994 were tabled.

VISITORS
None.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that grading is being done, sink
holes filled, road inspection this a.m., replaced pipes at Mohawk
and New and at Eureka north of Old State.  There is still one to
do on Mohawk south of Francis.  The Mack power steering is done
but it needs seals on the rear axle which have been ordered.  The
tank needs some welding.

Four Year Plan - nothing.

Plow for Grader - Herb had information from Valk Mfg. for a new
plow, Hovis has one, Canton, Ohio has a field full of them priced
from $600-800.  Herb suggested taking a trailer if someone goes
to look at them.  State surplus says if any are available they
will be advertised in the PA Bulletin.

First Responder Course/Hazmat - Joyce Berry will instruct, will
schedule for rainy days in June.

Buren Driveway/Clair Wright - letter signed.

Letter to Pekelnicky - Ben moved to send a letter to Mr.
Pekelnicky asking what he would charge if he would clean up his
field that was damaged by the grader this winter.  Dave seconded.
 Carried.

Orders from the Board - Herb suggested that this be placed on the
agenda as a reminder to the Board.  Will hold up on any orders
until after road inspection.

Russell Standard Proposal - Proposal was on cost to fix Fry road.
Dave said the road has three main bad spots that need to be dug
up and the base replaced.  He added that the right way to do the
job is to cut out the bad area down to 18", put in B-19, seal the
edges, put FB material back on and seal.  The proposal is for FB
but would recommend using cold patch and seal.  We could do the
patching and Russell Standard would seal it.

Netzler - if you're undercutting, go down to the hard pan even if
you have to go past 18".

Henderson - I was just replacing the base with stone.

Netzler - if you don't dig through the soft spots, you're wasting
your time.  Discussion on undercutting.  I can agree with the
plan but undercut to the hard pan, use crushed material from
Zessinger pit for back fill and use our trucks.

No decision at this time.

Driveway Marking - Dave reported that several driveway pipes were
damaged by the grader this winter when it was pushing snow back. 
These driveways were not near any homes or buildings and were not
visible to the operator.  Should we allow these drives or should
we force the property owner to mark them.

Sitek - you'd plow the marker down the first time you plowed. 
You should be more careful not to plow out so far.

Netzler - the one on Carbury needs to be trimmed off.

Henderson - we'll keep track of them on road inspection.  We will
have less trouble with them in the future with the wing on the
grader.  This season we had the front wheel by the ditch.

Sitek - the wing is down on the ground and is throwing dirt 15
feet into yards.  Discussion on plowing.

Will ask property owners to mark drives.

Weather Service - Dave reported that he had talked to Carl Ishman
of PennDOT.  Two important things to encourage them to do:  they
have weather forecasts prepared for specific areas one of which
is Franklin Township, we would like to get that information; they
have a computerized weather radar available, we need to tap into
that information.  Ishman didn't know any details.  Dave proposed
sending a letter to Ishman on how PennDOT can provide us with
that information.  Discussion on the weather service leaving
Erie.  Sitek moved to send a letter asking PennDOT to consider
forwarding that above stated information to Franklin Township. 
Netzler seconded.  Carried.

JCB Pump - the factory warranted half the cost of the pump,
$542.11.  We will owe $1,197.86 on the bill.  The machine is 4
years out of warranty.

Netzler to Attorney Prenatt - I don't think there's a limit on
material and workmanship no matter how long out of warranty. 
Research it and send them a letter.

Henderson - we did ask them to pay and they allowed $542.11. 
They must think they were at fault.  We signed the original
warranty.  The pump was 5 years old with 2400 work hours on it.

Prenatt - protest before you pay the bill.  I think you'd be
bound by the one year warranty.  The question is on the low work
hours on it.

Henderson - the low work hours may have affected JCB's decision. 
Anderson said the JCB rep. said they had no obligation to pay. 
The bill was for $1330.97 parts and shipping, $80.00 mileage,
$329 labor.

Att. Prenatt will research and report back for the next meeting.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - Sitek moved to pay the bills as presented less Anderson
Equipment (JCB) totaling $6516.12 general fund, $6656.88 state
fund.  Herb will also attend the ECLGSA meeting ($12.00). 
Netzler seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Sitek moved to approve payroll #8-94, Netzler seconded.
Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING, HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Industrial Park - nothing.
Wolfe Variance - next meeting.

Sewage/Washington Twp. - Dave said we need a combined sewer
authority with Washington Twp.  We would like to see them extend
their sewer line down Crane to the west side of I-79 and 6N. 
Earl Koon is not happy with the idea as they are almost to their
capacity.  Sooner or later they will have to increase their
capacity.  Washington Twp. says it is not feasible to put lines
under I-79.  We wouldn't pay for their line, only for the line
that comes into Franklin Twp.

Sitek - I don't see the benefits to us.

Netzler - we need to get our area farmers to file a class action
suit and hang DER and get back the 10 acre law.

Henderson - if they go under I-79, that's cheaper than going down
Crane and around to 6-N on Silverthorn.  You can eliminate the
pumping station to pump our area to Washington Twp.  We should
make an official request to Washington Twp.

Netzler moved to request Washington Twp. to consider our proposal
for their future expansion plans.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

SOLICITOR
Cable TV - Coaxial was the only response to our letter.  Their
attorney sent a proposal and agreement.  They will only cable
certain areas of the Township and suggested we review our
ordinance.

Henderson - they don't like our original ordinance because it
requires them to reveal the Mead family finances and soon we
won't need cable.  You'll soon be able to go to Sears and buy a
unit and have 150 channels.  I recommend waiting for several
months before we take any action.

Henderson moved to table cable television.  Sitek seconded. 
Carried.

Eminent Domain - Prenatt reported that the county will take the
property and hold it as trustee for the future buyer.  When the
township purchases the property, we are liable for clean up of
any hazardous waste.  The agreement indemnifies the county from
the clean up.

Henderson moved to sign the Release Indemnification Agreement. 
Netzler seconded.  Carried.  Agreement signed.

IntraGlobal - Health Dept. is on strike.
Man in Travel Trailer on Mohawk - Health Dept. is on strike.

Airport Milled Material - will set up meeting for middle of May.

Front Footage/Silverthorn - Mark said he is looking into the tax
maps but can only estimate frontage using them.  We can mark the
assessment as estimated.  I would suggest that when we need the
exact frontage, the property owner pays to get theirs surveyed.

Netzler - get the 51% first.  If they want to challenge the
estimate, they pay for surveying. 

Att. Prenatt will move ahead on the issue.

Spec. for Garbage Contract - we need to advertise in July. 
Included will be curbside and bags with only one hauler.

Henderson - our ordinance excludes curbside pickup.  We need to
amend the ordinance.  The contract should exclude hazardous
material and other things like refrigerators.  I don't think
leaves and grass clippings are acceptable at the land fill.

Evacuation Plan - Mark called PEMA who said the only person to
order an evacuation is the governor.  His order leaves no choice
on whether to leave.  The Supervisors can advise or suggest that
people leave but can not force them to go.  The police chief and
fire chief also have that power.

Netzler - the law says the governing board.  The fire chief is
our employee.  We need to move ahead on this and get it in black
and white with McKean and Edinboro.

Henderson - we already have it in black and white in our
emergency plan that was passed by the Board.

Netzler - we still need an agreement.

Penn Lakes Girl Scouts -  Herb said the rental houses in our
township should be taxed.  The camp is in Fairview Twp. and
should be exempt.

Henderson - the camp custodian lives in one of the rentals and
they rent the other two.  

Attorney Prenatt was instructed to go for 100% taxable on the
three rental houses.


OLD BUSINESS
Sesquicentennial - the book has hit a snag.  Dave said he talked
to Bob Berry who said he would get on it.  Dave moved to send Bob
a letter.  Ben seconded.  Carried.

Safety Meetings - we will ask Dave Wagner of Wagner Insurance
Associates to set up a meeting on a Thursday evening.  Our
employees will be paid to attend.

Provider List - waiting for Erie Insurance provider list.
Employee Rights - waiting for Erie Insurance provider list.

NEW BUSINESS
Crime Watch - Ben said he thinks it's a good idea to have a crime
watch program in effect.  Dave moved to have Ben contact Anne
Firestone and have her attend one of our meetings.  Ben seconded.
Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE
Reviewed.

Gledhill Plows - the factory reps. will come and look at them on
May 11.

BTN Article - Cheryl Cross asked if the Supervisors would be
interested in running a column once a month or so on pertinent
issues.

Supervisors left for road inspection at 1100 hours.

Supervisors returned from road inspection at 1320 hours.

ADJOURN
Sitek called the meeting adjourned at 1320 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary