February 8, 2000

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the Township 
office, was called to order by Chairman John Sachar with the Pledge of 
Allegiance at 2000 hours.  Present were Sachar, Denver Ireland, and Scott Tait.  
Absent was David Henderson who was on vacation.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Scott Tait - where are we in the process?

Sachar - the independent engineer has been selected, Bruce Simmons from 
North East.  We have paid our half of his retainer fee.  He has 30 days to review 
the bills.  I am not aware if Mr. Simmons has the billings.

Mr. Tait left the meeting at 2003 hours.

MINUTES
Ireland moved to approve the minutes of 1/27/00 as presented.  Sachar 
seconded.  Carried.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Denver reported that truck 5 had a break down.  There was a 
problem with it getting fuel. Truck 6 had the wing fall off and it ruined a front tire.  
Both have been repaired and are in service.  The new chains got 1265 miles per 
set, which includes a lot of paved miles.

Old Gas Tanks - Denver asked if the tanks can be repaired.

Sachar - it would be nice to have a spare.  We can check with Larry Gehrlein 
when he comes back in the spring.

Ruined Tire on #6 - Denver stated that we have no spare front tires.  Two are 
on order on state bid for #6.  We have a loaner on the truck now.  He told Rick to 
order a new tire so we will have a spare and are still waiting for the other two.

Falls Road Bridge #2 - the contractor went home due to weather related 
problems.  Bridge is on hold until the weather breaks.

Mager Tree Report, Generator, Agility - nothing. 

One-Ton - discussion on it's future serviceability.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - discussion on various bills.  Sachar moved to pay the bills as listed 
totaling $6,436.31 general fund and $21,725.82 PA Infrastructure Bank C.D.  
Ireland seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Sachar moved to approve payroll #3-00 as presented.  Ireland 
seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING, HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Review Planning Commission Minutes - minutes were reviewed.
Update Comprehensive Plan/Vision Committee - nothing.
Industrial Park/KOZ - nothing.
Harvey Craft Show - working on her permits.
Erie County Subdivision Ordinance - nothing.

Buren Subdivision - Mrs. Buren wants to move a mobile home onto a separate 
five-acre parcel on Clair Wright Road that the family owns.  Discussion.

SOLICITOR
Western Trail/G. Antolik - we received a copy of a suit filed by Attorney Marsh 
on behalf of Engineer Mark Corey against Mr. And Mrs. Antolik.

Impact Fee Ordinance - nothing.

Loyalty Oath for Employees - the Solicitor recommended that the employees 
sign an oath and put L.S. after their names.  Discussion.

OLD BUSINESS
Lights on for Safety - nothing.

NEW BUSINESS
Apply for County Aid - will do when Dave returns.

Zoning Hearing Board Hearing/William Roberts - hearing is March 1, 2000 at 
7:30 p.m.

CORRESPONDENCE
ECATO Meeting - ECATO meeting is February 24th at 7:30 p.m. at Summit 
Township.  Discussion will be held on the Hotel/Motel Tax.  All will attend.

RECA Meeting on New Wastewater System - all will attend the February 23rd 
meeting at 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURN
Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 2153 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary