March 30, 2000

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the Township 
office, was called to order by Chairman John Sachar at 0800 hours with the 
Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were Sachar, Denver Ireland, David Henderson, 
Jim Pfadt and Nevearin LeSuer.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Pfadt - expressed his concern about the number of mobile homes located 
within the Township.  Can we restrict them?  Washington Township makes them 
use a permanent foundation.  Also is the craft fair permitted?

Henderson - she has been working with us.  We have a comprehensive Public 
Assemblies Ordinance and she is working on her permit.

Sachar - my observation is a trashy mobile home would be a trashy house.

Pfadt - a mobile home has no storage where a house does.

Henderson - a lot of mobile homes have been converted to houses.  If they are 
forced to put in a permanent foundation, you'd never get it converted into a 
house.  The Census will tell us how many mobile homes we have.

Nevearin LeSuer Mylar - Mr. LeSuer is subdividing two parcels with existing 
houses and outbuildings.  Lot 1 at 10944 Fry Road has 257 ft. of frontage with 3 
acres, lot 2 at 10956 Fry Road has 250 ft. of frontage and 2.87 acres.  Mr. 
LeSuer will build a new home on the remaining 49 acres with 212.77 ft. of 
frontage at 10922 Fry Road using a flag lot.  Discussion on the south property 
line with neighbor Ed Ignaczak and on future flag lots.  Ireland moved to approve 
the Nevearin LeSuer Mylar as presented.   Henderson seconded.  Carried.  Mylar 
was signed.

Mr. LeSuer left the meeting at 0823 hours.

MINUTES
Ireland moved to approve the minutes of 3/14/00 as presented.  Henderson 
seconded.  Carried.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that the roads were planed and are being 
planed again today.  He is holding off on grading until they firm up more.  The 
crew has been getting the equipment ready for auction.  They will take it over 
next Tuesday or Wednesday.  

Mager Tree Report - nothing.
Generator - nothing.
Airport Millings - nothing.
Summer Road Program - nothing.
Repairs to Silverthorn and Fry - nothing.  Denver said that Silverthorn seems 
to be settling down.

Agility - Dave reported that he had a meeting with PennDOT and we will be 
doing ditching, mowing and a couple of tail ditches for them.  The ditches are 
west of Mohawk on Old State and one on Hollobaugh's on Old State and 
whatever else they want done.

Falls Road Bridge #2 - the crew is back working on the bridge.  The delay was 
because there was no washed stone for backfill available.  They are hauling the 
stone from Townville.  They will begin the south wall next week.  If there are no 
major weather delays, they should be done a month from now.

Francis Road Dip - crew will fill in the dip by the under road pipe to widen that 
section between Mohawk and Brooks with the material from the bridge.  
Discussion.

One-Ton Purchase - some vehicles may be available in mid-May at the 
Palmyra auction.  Truck and Trailer had one here and will give us a price. 

Oshkosh Replacement - several pictures of trucks available were received.  
The Palmyra auction will have one also.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - discussion on various bills.  Dave said that he will use the R-3 stone by 
the banks of the I-79 bridge on West Stancliff and in the ditch on Eureka by Hugh 
Crandall's.  Sachar moved to pay the bills as listed totaling $8,239.34 general 
fund.  Ireland seconded.  Carried.

Payroll - Henderson moved to approve payrolls #6-00 and #7-00 as presented.  
Ireland seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING, HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Review Planning Commission Minutes - nothing.
Harvey Craft Show - she is finalizing her permit application. 

Update Comprehensive Plan/Vision Committee - they will present their final 
report on April 11th.

Industrial Park/KOZ - Dave reported that at the last sewer meeting, DEP issued 
an ultimatum to Edinboro Borough to create a regional sewer system.  DEP and 
the Boro will meet again and come up with a final plan for a system.  If the Boro 
says no, Washington Township's sewer rates will go up 40% for repair work.

Adopt Erie County Subdivision/Ordinance #1-2000 - Dave reported that we 
are in the final stages of review.  Denver asked if the Attorney has to review the 
whole ordinance.  Dave answered that he only has to review page 1.  We're 
adopting by reference.  Ireland moved to advertise a hearing for Ordinance #1-
00/new Subdivision Ordinance for May 25th at 8 a.m.  Henderson seconded.  
Carried.

Buren Subdivision - it was noted that there are steps up to the trailer now.  Mr. 
Buren has been going in and out of it.  Sachar directed the secretary to write to 
the Burens and ask them what's going on and to remind them that they are not 
allowed to live in it until the property is subdivided.

George Burbules Mylar - the Mylar for the subdivision of the former Pete 
Gregan property at the corner of Crane and Silverthorn was reviewed.  The Mylar 
shows 11 lots varying in size from lots with 250 ft. of frontage and a lot with 
2.1522 acres to a lot with 632 ft. of frontage and a lot with 9.713 acres.  Ireland 
moved to approve the Burbules Mylar as presented.  Henderson seconded.  
Carried.  Mylar was signed.

OLD BUSINESS
Lights on for Safety - nothing.
Census - will have another meeting with Congressman English.
Triathlon - waiting for insurance form.

Recycle Day - will check with the fire department and ESTA for June 3,10 or  
17.

NEW BUSINESS
Request from Weis Library U.M. Church Youth Group for Recycle Soda 
Cans - Sachar moved to allow the Youth Group to take the recycled soda cans 
from the Township garbage bin.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE
State Wide Building Code Meeting - Denver reported on the meeting that he 
attended.  MDIA estimates the cost for a residence would be $420 for six 
inspections.

Sachar - is there any talk on the county level?

Henderson - yes.  The meeting was for all officials to discuss how best and what 
methods are available for compliance.  Personally I think we should be in a group 
to hold down the cost to the resident.  A unified system is the most economical 
for economic development.  Discussion on what is exempt.

Attorney George Schroeck arrived at 0935 hours.

SOLICITOR
Western Trail/G. Antolik - we will reply with our rebuttal and file it with Mr. 
Simmons.

Letter of Complaint - reviewed an anonymous letter about several abandoned 
vehicles on a property on Crane.  No action taken as the letter was not signed.

ADJOURN
Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 0937 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary