October 26, 2000

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the Township 
office, was called to order by Chairman John Sachar at 0810 hours with the 
Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were Sachar, Denver Ireland and David 
Henderson.

HEARING:  RECREATION GRANT/VFW-0810 HOURS.
No one present to make comment.

Henderson - if the VFW decides they want to apply for a grant, we should 
approve it.  Right now they are going to do it on their own.  Approve the grant but 
not submit it.  

Ireland moved to approve the grant application and to continue on with it if the 
VFW desires.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present.

MINUTES
Ireland moved to approve the minutes of 10/10/00 as presented.  Sachar 
seconded.  Carried.

REPORTS
Superintendent - Dave reported that we are behind schedule.  Larry Pieper has 
been off work for three weeks with a back injury received at home.  Rick and 
Dave have been pushing hard but need help.  General help is needed.  Dave 
Malone was asked but is not interested.  We can hire interim help.  Two were 
interviewed this week. 

Ireland - I don't think Gerry Caldwell is working, you could call him.  Discussion 
on who may be available with a CDL.

Henderson - we could get a temporary in here now and if someone else comes 
along, get them to fill in for Larry.

Ireland moved to hire a temporary worker as needed.  Sachar seconded.  
Carried.

Henderson - the Oshkosh is ready to go.  The box is not crooked, it's the way it's 
sitting on the truck.  I want to take the cab protector off and have it bent down 4 
more inches for more door clearance.  All agreed to have this done.  Crew is 
getting ready for plowing.  The one-ton is almost ready but will have to reduce 
the flow on the spreader.

Sachar - there are several washboards on some of the roads.  Will they be 
graded again?

Henderson - yes, if the weather permits.

Agility - Ray is finishing mowing for the year.
Falls Road Bridge #2 - waiting for the last payment from the State.
Generator - nothing.

Gravel Road Program - there is a class coming up that Dave will attend so we 
can apply for a grant.

Girard Township/Gudgeonville Road - in their letter to us, Girard Township 
requested our share of liquid fuels money if they take over Gudgeonville Road.  
Dave said a point of clarification is needed, are they taking over just the one 
section of the road or the whole road.  A new agreement would need to be drawn 
up.  Discussion on the money lost for the next 10 years if we give up our share of 
liquid fuels money.  Discussion on the value of that money for the next 10 years.

Ireland - find out if they want the whole road or just the one section.  Let them 
take the whole thing if they will.

Sachar - maybe they'll pave the whole thing.

Henderson - there are three points that need clarified:  1. what section or 
sections are they talking about, 2. what are they talking about, per capita or 
mileage, 3. are they talking about tar and chipping the entire length.

Sachar - does it matter to us if they tar and chip the whole thing?  If they take it 
over, it's their business.

Ireland - ask all the questions at once.

Attorney Felicia Schroeck arrived at 0835 hours.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills - Sachar moved to pay the bills as listed totaling $5,641.50 general fund; 
$2,521.16 equipment fund; $193.60 municipal building fund.  Ireland seconded.  
Carried.

Payroll - Sachar moved to approve payrolls #21-00 and #22-00 as presented.  
Ireland seconded.  Carried.

PLANNING, ZONING, RECREATION, SAFETY AND HEALTH
Planning Commission Minutes, Update Comprehensive Plan, Industrial 
Park/KOZ, VFW/Recreation Grant, Dave's Pond/Recreation Area, 
Abandoned Gas Wells - nothing.

Buren Update - Mrs. Buren applied for a building permit for the newer mobile 
home as a replacement for the existing mobile home used as a school that was 
removed.  She signed a statement on the application that the mobile home would 
not be used as a residence.

Henderson - as long as there is only one residence on the property they are 
allowed to have other outbuildings.

Storage Trailers - Ireland stated that we should charge a yearly fee even if the 
trailer is in on a temporary permit.

SOLICITOR
Western Trail/G. Antolik - Felicia Schroeck reported that Attorney Moorhead 
asked if the money owed for our engineering fees can come from the bond 
money held in escrow.

Ireland - then there is no money if the road needs repairs.  Would we need to go 
back to court?

Schroeck - he'd have to sign an agreement that he agrees to forfeit a portion of 
his bond money.  I don't think we'd need to go back to court.  Moorhead says the 
paving occurred on November 9, 1998.  Discussion on the cul-de-sac.

Ireland left the meeting at 0845 hours.

Henderson moved to have an inspection of the road done by our engineer before 
we agree to anything.  Sachar seconded.  Carried.

Henderson moved to direct the Solicitor to prepare the necessary documents to 
have Western Trail taken over as a Township road.  Sachar seconded.  Carried.

Ms. Schroeck will call Attorney Moorhead and inform him of the engineer's 
inspection.

Schroeck - he has a whole year yet.  I'll let Moorhead know that he hasn't met all 
the requirements so we can't release the bond money yet.

Sachar - Mr. Antolik never came to the Planning Commission with his plans for 
an extension of the road.  

Impact Fee Ordinance - nothing.

OLD BUSINESS
Lights on for Safety - nothing.

November Meeting Schedule - budget meetings are November 13 and 15.  
Last meeting of the month is November 30th.  Will pass a tentative budget on the 
15th and advertise so that final budget can be passed on December 12th.

NEW BUSINESS
Conditional Use for Cousins Property on West Stancliff - the property was 
given a conditional use not the property owner for a home occupation.  The 
property has a new owner.

Sachar - I would think the conditional use stays with the property.

Henderson - I don't want the future owners thinking they can operate the storage 
buildings as a business and/or expand without coming back to us.  I think he 
needs another conditional use.  Can we declare a new one for the new owner?  
Nothing else can be added without a conditional use.  Normally a conditional use 
is null and void when ownership changes.

Henderson moved to direct the Zoning Officer to send the new owners a letter.  
Sachar seconded.  Carried.

Letter to OTM/Burning - a complaint was received from a neighbor of OTM 
about their burning and trash from the burning blowing into their field.  Dave 
suggested that she call the District Justice and file a complaint.  When she did, 
she was told that it wasn't within the Justice's jurisdiction.

Henderson - it would be good to know exactly what DEP and the State's 
regulations are on burning and litter. 

The Zoning Officer was authorized to send OTM a letter after Henderson and 
Sachar have a chance to read and approve it.

Veteran's Day Ceremony - the Chairman of the Board was requested to speak 
at the ceremony on November 11 at 11 a.m.  

Bill Westerburg Dinner - all have previous commitments.

CORRESPONDENCE
Reviewed.

ADJOURN
Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 0915 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary