August 9, 2005

The meeting of the Supervisors of Franklin Township, held in the Township 
office, was called to order by Chairman John Sachar at 2008 hours with the 
Pledge of Allegiance.  Present were Sachar, David Henderson and Gary Truitt.  
Supervisor Jarrett Miller was out of town.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments.

MINUTES
Henderson moved to approve the minutes of 7/28/05 as presented.  Sachar 
seconded.  Carried.

REPORTS
Roadmaster – Dave reported that some grading has been done.  Discussion on 
wash boarding of the road surface.  Some Athey ditching was done, 
approximately 2 miles, and the Athey ran fine.  Some pipes have been installed 
and waterways have been ditched and mowed.  Since it’s repair, the mower has 
been working well.  Discussion on the State’s tail ditches.

Agility, CDL Driving Hours, Equipment Repair, Dirt and Gravel Road Grant 
Application, Francis Road Big Pipe, Grader Agreement with Washington 
Township – nothing new to report.

Falls Road Bridge #1 – Mark Corey reports that he is very close to having all 
needed approvals.  If construction can begin in September, the bridge should be 
done, except for the asphalt, by Thanksgiving.  Corey is targeting August 25th for 
the bid opening.

Blocks for Anti-Skid Building – PennDOT is working on prices for the blocks.

FINANCIAL AND TAXES
Bills – discussion on various bills.  Sachar moved to approve the bill list for 
payment totaling $6,224.19 general fund and $983.63 equipment fund.  
Henderson seconded.  Carried.

Payroll – Henderson moved to approve payroll #16-05 as presented.  Sachar 
seconded.  Carried.

Clean and Green Reassessments – ECATO took no action on this at their last 
meeting.  Dave said that he would ask them again if they want to take a position 
on this issue.

Procurement Cards, Employee Benefits Credit – nothing new to report.

EMS Tax – Dave reported that the State Legislature is considering several bills 
on this matter.  The name would be changed to Municipal Services Tax and the 
exempt income threshold would be set at $12,000.

PLANNING, ZONING, RECREATION, SAFETY, SANITATION/RECYCLING, 
HEALTH AND THE COMMON GOOD
Planning Commission Minutes – reviewed.

Regional Planning Commission/Update Comprehensive Plan – our hearing 
date for the comprehensive plan will be September 13, 2005 at 8 p.m.  County 
Planning sent their review of the plan.

Industrial Park/KOZ/KIZ – there will be a meeting coming up in August with 
PennDOT and State representatives to discuss the Washington Township 
proposal, possibly in the Erie office of DCED, arrangements to be finalized.

Storage Trailers – the issue was revisited at the last Planning Commission 
meeting.  Dave will rewrite the proposed ordinance.

History Grant – waiting for a DVD update.

Ordinance Review/Zachary Smith, 8244 Crane Road – the matter is still under 
investigation by the Zoning Officer.

Recycling, Edinboro Lake Watershed, SFTF – nothing.

Shooting Range – a letter was received from Lt. Fetterman concerning the 
upcoming schedule.  No response as yet from Joe Weindorf to our recent letter.

Attorney George Schroeck arrived at 2030 hours.

Junk Yard/Swanson Property at 9648 Mohawk Road – a signed complaint 
under the Nuisance Ordinance was received.  Photos taken of the property on 
various dates were reviewed.

Executive session to discuss this issue began at 2038 hours.  Executive session 
ended at 2050 hours.  

Sachar moved to authorize the Solicitor and the Township Code 
Enforcement/Zoning Officer to file and post the necessary paperwork and notices 
required to proceed with a Nuisance Ordinance hearing and to charge the owner 
with a violation of the Junk Yard Ordinance.  Henderson seconded.  Carried.

Denny’s Bar and Banquet Noise Complaint – at a recently held Bike Night, 
several residents filed noise complaints with PSP.  PSP told them to contact the 
Board of Supervisors.

Henderson – we need a good noise ordinance.  I will get a copy from EPA that 
we can review.  Discussion.

Schroeck – it was up to the PSP to do something.  That was disorderly conduct.

SOLICITOR
Vittorio Judgment – hearing date is set for 9/22/05 at 1:30 p.m. with District 
Justice Stuck-Lewis.  Discussion.

OLD BUSINESS
Internet Broadband, PA One Call – nothing.

NEW BUSINESS
Nothing.

CORRESPONDENCE
Reviewed.

ADJOURN
Sachar called the meeting adjourned at 2114 hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary