February 24, 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 0804 hours.  Present were Sachar, Supervisors Denver Ireland and 
Dave Henderson, Solicitor George Schroeck and Peggy Harvey.  Secretary 
Bonnie Bernhardt was on vacation.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None

Appointment of Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
A motion was made by Henderson and seconded by Ireland to appoint Dave 
Henderson as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.  The Board could not remember, 
for sure, if this was done at the organizational meeting.  Motion passed 
unanimously.

Harvey Craft Show
Harvey discussed with the Supervisors the Bar None American Festival to be 
held the last two weekends in July on the Woods property on Fry Rd south of 
Crane Rd.  An application will be forthcoming as soon as the blank forms are 
available from the Township.

Peggy Harvey left the meeting at 0820 hours.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Sachar and seconded by Ireland to approve the minutes 
of February 8, 2000 with the corrections.

Correction: the SOLICITOR, Western Trail/G. Antolik minute on page 226 be 
changed to read: "we received a copy of a response filed by Attorney Marsh on 
behalf of Engineer Mark Corey to a suit filed by Mr. and Mrs. Antolik."

Carried with Supervisor Henderson abstaining because he was not in 
attendance.

SOLICITOR
Western Trail/G. Antolik - discussion was held on when we were to receive a 
complaint from Antolik's attorney.  It is due to be received soon.  Discussion was 
held on the engineer fees review.  Schroeck will try to set up a meeting with the 
engineer on March 8th.

Impact fee - nothing now.

Loyalty Oath - Schroeck reviewed the process of placing an "LS" meaning legal 
seal after a signer's signature for Henderson's benefit.  This option would 
eliminate having to take all employees and others to a notary public for signing.

REPORTS
Roadmaster - Henderson reported that some snow plowing and brining was 
done and repairs were made to equipment.  It was noted that roads were getting 
soft.  Some pavement breakup was observed by Ireland on the Silverthorn 
blacktop.  Fry blacktop was ok so far.  Henderson noted the gravel roads had 
many soft spots.  Henderson and Sachar noted that the gravel roads adjacent to 
paved roads where salt was being used were mushy from the salt softening the 
gravel surface.  If it gets worse some stone may have to be placed.

The Mager Undertaking - nothing.

Agility - nothing, but PennDOT will be contacted soon.

Falls Road Bridge #2 - no activity expected until a complete thaw occurs.

Generator - nothing.

Airport Millings  - Henderson reported that the Airport had called indicating that 
they would have about a 1,000 tons (600 Cu. Yds.) of millings available for us 
from a taxiway resurfacing job.  Russell Standard was contacted and agreed to 
haul the millings.  They may be the resurfacing contractor too but the bids have 
not been let yet.  Russell Standard will take some of the millings in payment for 
the hauling.  More will be known soon.

One-ton, Oshkosh, Summer Road Program - discussion was held on the price 
of diesel fuel and the penalty in increased cost that the Township will pay for 
graveling and hauling this year.  Henderson suggested the Board consider not 
hauling gravel this year and using the money to buy an Oshkosh and a One-Ton 
and/or do more pipe replacements than previously planned.  It was noted that the 
increased diesel price would probably cost the Township $3,000 to $4,000 more 
than planned.  Since more money is not available the amount of graveling would 
have to be reduced.  No decision was made at this time.  Discussion was held on 
what equipment to sell at the auction.  A motion was made by Ireland and 
seconded by Sachar to sell the One-Ton, Oshkosh and Mack at the county 
auction.  Motion passed unanimously.  The International cab and chassis and 
engine rebuild will be done later when time permits and when completed, will be 
sold separately.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - discussion on various bills.  A motion was made by Sachar and seconded 
by Ireland to pay the bills as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Payroll - a motion was made by Sachar and seconded by Ireland to approve 
payroll #4-00 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Tax Collection Form - a motion was made by Sachar and seconded by Ireland 
to approve the use of the new form only.  Motion passed unanimously.

Warrant Tax Collector - a motion was made by Sachar and seconded by Ireland 
to warrant the tax collector for $78,059.24.  Motion passed unanimously.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Review Planning Commission Minutes - none
Update Comprehensive Plan/Vision Committee - waiting for Vision Committee 
final report.
Industrial Park/KOZ - nothing.
Harvey Craft Show - see above
Erie County Subdivision Ordinance - waiting on a model ordinance from the 
county.  Secretary needs to follow up.
Andrew and Ella Buren Subdivision - the supervisors reviewed the current 
situation.  The Secretary is to suggest to the Buren's that they subdivide their 
property so that all three residences are on separate parcels.
ZHB Hearing, Roberts - discussion on the hearing scheduled for March 1 at 
7:30 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS
Lights on for Safety - nothing.

NEW BUSINESS
County Aid - a motion was made by Henderson and seconded by Sachar to 
apply for county aid and to use the money for the Falls Road Bridge #2 
construction.  Motion passed unanimously.

Remove Fire Department from Fleet Policy - a motion was made by 
Henderson and seconded by Ireland to remove the Fire Department's name from 
the fleet policy at their request.  Motion passed unanimously.

NWRECA Wastewater Monitoring Alliance - discussion.  A motion was made 
by Henderson and seconded by Sachar to participate in the wastewater 
monitoring alliance with REA.  Motion passed unanimously.  The Secretary can 
complete and mail the form to them.

CORRESPONDENCE
County Meeting - all Supervisors are planning to attend the meeting tonight.

Other Correspondence - the Supervisors reviewed and determined who will 
attend the upcoming county school sessions and the annual firemen's dinner.  
Other schools and correspondence were reviewed with no action.

ADJOURN
Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 0947 hours.

David G. Henderson, Assis tant Secretary