April 11, 2000

Chairman John Sachar called the meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin 
Township, held in the Township office, to order at 2004 hours with the Pledge of 
Allegiance.  Present were Sachar and Supervisor David Henderson.  Secretary 
Bonnie Bernhardt was on vacation and Vice Chairman Denver Ireland was 
attending the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors Convention in 
Hershey, PA

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no visitors present.

HEARING-CONDITIONAL USE, MIKE PONTORE, HOME OCCUPATION
There were no visitors present to give comments.  The Supervisors reviewed the 
Planning Commission's record.  Sachar moved to grant a conditional use permit 
for a home occupation to Mike Pontore under the conditions described by Mr. 
Pontore to the Planning Commission.  Seconded by Henderson.  Carried.

MINUTES
Sachar made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2000 meeting as 
presented.  Seconded by Henderson.  Carried.

REPORTS
Roadmaster-Henderson reported that the roads were suffering from the 
excessive rain and many potholes were appearing.  Grading will have to wait for 
a dry spell.  Repairs were in progress on the #5 Truck spreader.  A new lower 
hopper assembly has been ordered for both trucks to replace the rusted original 
equipment.  Also the chain is being welded to secure the pins in the chain.  It is 
expected that the #6 Truck spreader chain will also have to be welded.  The crew 
also prepared and cleaned the equipment that went to the auction.  The auction 
was held Saturday and the equipment went for very low values.

Mager Tree Report-nothing

Agility-The Roadmaster had a meeting with George Bacho, the PennDOT 
Assistant Manager for this area.  We will be doing the mowing and ditching as in 
previous years plus digging two or three tail ditches.  In return we will utilize 
PennDOT's seal coating crew for repairs on Fry and Silverthorn.  The amount of 
seal coating resulting from this trade of services will probably not be enough for 
the needed repairs on Silverthorn and Fry and will have to be supplemented by 
Russell Standard.  Next year we will be planning to use PennDOT's track hoe for 
doing the inlet work on the Francis pipe.

Francis Rd Pipe and Falls Road Bridge-Russell Standard had two trucks, a 
loader and bulldozer working for three days last week to move the pile of spoils 
from the Falls Road Bridge project to the Francis Road Pipe.  In addition, 
Shingledecker also had their bulldozer and a truck hauling directly from the 
bridge to the pipe.  The fill has considerably widened the road through the dip.  
With the large safety zone now established on the north side of the road, less 
guide rail will be needed.  It is expected that the guide rail can begin just east of 
the telephone pole and west across the pipe to the west end of the dip.  The 
south side will continue to have guide rail the entire length of the dip but it will be 
set back considerably allowing the road to be straightened through the area.  The 
end result will be a significant increase in the safety of the area for the motoring 
public.

Generator-nothing.
Airport Millings-nothing.

One-ton Purchase-The Gerry, NY auction this Saturday is not expected to 
have any one-ton diesels.  However, the Palmyra Auction on May 20th is 
expected to have several.  The Supervisors are planning to attend.

Oshkosh-The Supervisors will travel to Williamstown, NY to inspect a 1984 
Oshkosh that Williamstown has for sale.  Information was received via Teitsworth 
Auction on this vehicle.  Also, the Roadmaster has been informed that the Erie 
Airport may have an Oshkosh for sale.  He was unable to get information on the 
airport Oshkosh for this meeting but is expecting it soon.

Summer Road Program-nothing.
Pavement Repairs Fry and Silverthorn-nothing.

Scott and Marilyn Tait arrived at 2020 hours.

Gravel and Dirt Roads Program-The Roadmaster was requested by the Erie 
County Conservation District to provide them with locations on Township roads 
where significant erosion of gravel road surface or ditches was causing silt to be 
discharged into streams and creeks.  Gene Clemente and the Roadmaster 
visited all the sites and identified the characteristics of each subject area.  This 
information will be used to request funding for repairs through the new state 
program designed to reduce sedimentation and erosion from gravel roads.  The 
Roadmaster noted that two of the eight sites-Stancliff at I-79, and Eureka north 
of Blount's and South of Crandall's-were particularly bad and would be near the 
top of the Counties list based on sites that Clemente has visited.  This funding 
would be available in 2001.  The Roadmaster noted that he had been planning 
repairs this year to the two areas mentioned.  Since this funding is likely to be 
available, the repairs this year could be scaled back to just include lining the 
bottom of the ditches with riprap to prevent further scouring of the sides and 
bottoms of the ditches.  Next year the funds could be used for pipes and cross 
pipes, bank stabilization and graveling.  The Roadmaster will have to attend a 
school in the fall on erosion and sedimentation control to qualify the Township to 
receive the funds.

Western Trails/Antolik-The Tait's inquired about the progress on the 
independent engineer Bruce Simmons review of the Antolik bill.  Henderson 
noted that he and the attorney were preparing a rebuttal to Moorhead's memo.  
Once Simmons receives this rebuttal in about a week, a swift decision is 
expected.  According to the law, Antolik is required to immediately pay the 
engineering fees as determined by Simmons.  If he does not pay as he agreed in 
the last court order, the Township will have to go back to court in a contempt 
action.  Discussion.  The Tait's left at 2035 hours.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills-discussion on various bills.  The cost of the Zoning Hearing Board action 
with Roberts was discussed while reviewing the Elderkin law firm bill.  Attorney 
Steadman's bill has not yet been received.  Sachar made a motion to pay the 
bills as presented.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

Payroll-Sachar made a motion to approve payroll #8-00 as presented.  
Henderson seconded.  Carried.  Sachar noted that he felt our pay rates were low 
considering that there were no other benefits being paid to employees except 
vacations.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Review Planning Commission Minutes-The Supervisors reviewed the 
Planning Commission minutes and took note of the request of Don Kuhn to 
reduce the rear yard setback on the rental property he is planning to sell to the 
renters.  The proper way for Mr. Kuhn to request this action would be a variance 
through the Zoning Hearing Board.  The Planning Commission exceeded their 
authority in this matter.  Supervisor Henderson said he would talk to Mr. Kuhn.  
The easiest solution would be for Mr. Kuhn to observe the setback.  The property 
owners by mutual agreement could ignore the location of the fence.  This would 
be far less costly than a Zoning Hearing Board action.  Henderson made a 
motion to recommend to Mr. Kuhn to establish his rear yard line at 50' from the 
barn and ignore the fence.  Sachar seconded.  Carried.

Update Comprehensive Plan/Vision Committee Report-It was expected that 
the Vision Committee would be presenting their final report at this meeting.  
However, no one from the Vision Committee was present.

Industrial Park @ I-79 and Crane Road/KOZ-Supervisor Henderson indicated 
that he attended the Regional Sewer meeting on Friday.  Unfortunately, the 
Borough has sued DEP over the DEP's most recent requirements levied against 
the borough.  Further, an official action by some developers regarding Edinboro's 
537 Plan is also now in the legal arena.  Consequently, Borough representatives 
were not present.  They sent their attorney.  This leaves the progress up in the 
air for the time being.

Harvey Craft Show-The application for a Public Assemblies Permit has been 
received and must be approved or rejected at the April 27th meeting.  The 
Supervisors are to review the material and be prepared to make a decision.

Adopt Erie County Subdivision Ordinance/Ordinance #1-2000-The 
Supervisors are to review the Ordinance in their boxes.  The hearing and 
adoption is scheduled for May 25th.

Review Andrew/Ella Buren Subdivision-It was noted that a letter had been 
sent to the Buren's.  No response yet.

SOLICITOR
No action taken on the solicitor's agenda items.

OLD BUSINESS
Lights on for Safety-nothing.

Census-A meeting is still being planned with Congressman English.  The 
Census Bureau web site shows that Franklin Township is above average in 
returns.  The mail back target is 84 percent.  The remaining 16 percent will be 
enumerated in person.

Recycle Day-The best date seems to be Saturday, June 17.  Since neither 
Supervisor could think of any conflicts, it will be held that day.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

CORRESPONDENCE
Several training flyers were reviewed.  No action was taken.

ADJOURN
Chairman Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 2057 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

David G. Henderson, Assistant Secretary