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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, September 22, 2021, with
the following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, a Moment
of Silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance, proceeded with the business of the day.
The meeting was live streamed.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz from Chambersburg provided public comment and asked where the
new sidewalk will be placed under action item #1 and she asked for more information on
action item #5. Chairman Keller responded that those questions will be answered during
review of board actions on the agenda.
Valerie Jordan from Fayetteville provided public comment about the following
told the County had no debt; 2,200 people availed themselves of the inoculation site but
then she hears that the Pfizer booster did not get approved so how many of those 2,200
students except if they come across the border; Chambersburg Borough wanting to buy
a tract of land for $6M but she thinks it's only worth $1M so she asked Alice Elia for at
least two appraisals; she thanked John Flannery for saying on the radio that he will vote
no on the request for that land. She told Dave Keller to vote no and to give Don Clapper
at Guilford Township the funds; The streets need repaired in the borough.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting were reviewed. These will be
decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked Carrie Gray to address the questions from public comment. Ms. Gray presented
a map on the screen and showed where the sidewalk will be at the Archives project.
She explained that this is to better shed water away from the building foundation.
Glenda Helman, Grants Manager provided information on item #5 which is to expand the
local Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and also look at a four county collaboration
between Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland and Perry. We are requesting $150,000 and
Cumberland is applying separately for $150,000 for multiple things that they are looking
for expansion of CIT and for training support for the new 988 system for the suicide
prevention program. She also provided more information on adding a co-responder in
Shippensburg and Mercersburg since there are no co-responders there. Chairman
Keller asked for more information on the Centers for Excellence. Ms. Helman
they have available. Commissioner Flannery asked if item #9 for installation for access
control was put into the budget. Ms. Gray said the estimate was included from the
architects under furniture, fixtures and equipment. The items will be decided upon in
the afternoon approval session.
Chairman Keller said he was remiss in recognizing municipal officials that are in
attendance today. He introduced Allen Coffman from the Borough of Chambersburg,
Allen Piper who is a current Tuscarora School Board member and Roger Blattenberger
who is a former Tuscarora School Board member.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Capital RC&D Area Council, Inc. On a
motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
to appoint Nicole Boling for a term of November 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024 and
Steven Thomas as an alternate for a term of November 1, 2021 through November 1,
2022 both to the Capital RC&D Area Council, Inc.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute Change Order #015 from eciConstruction, LLC to install an
additional concrete sidewalk at the Archives-Phase II project for an additional cost of
$4,640.00.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion forms from
Stouffer Mechanical Contractor for completion of Mechanical and Plumbing Construction
for the Judicial Center Project.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request for PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Provision of
Intermediate Punishment Program (Probation with Restrictive Conditions) for Franklin
County. This PMR adjusts personnel wage and benefit funding to reflect a change in
program Case Managers and adds funding for completion of assessments by vendors.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project
Modification Request for PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to request
a 12-month no-cost extension to fully expend allocated funds and matching dollars for
medication assisted treatment (MAT) services and medications. This would extend the
project to September 30, 2022.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Application for Franklin County Mental Health in the amount of $150,000.00 for a period
of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. This grant is for an expansion of the
South Central CIT Program by implementing CIT Support Training for 911; the Center
for Excellence to study intersections between behavioral health and criminal justice
systems; and a cloud-based data collection software system for real-time reporting.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote
from Adobe for renewal of the Adobe Sign which is used to electronically sign
documents in the County at a cost of $12,240.00 for the time period of August 13, 2021
through August 12, 2022.
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The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute Notice to Proceed and Agreement to Farhat Excavating, LLC for work
on the 2020 Sediment Removal Project on Bridges 3 and 25 at a cost of $164,680.00.
This project was bid and awarded on August 4, 2021 by the Commissioners.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Berkshire
Systems Group, Inc. in the amount of $4,992.00 for a period of one year. This is a
service agreement for the new Judicial Center to provide fire alarm system inspection
and testing services for the site at 14 North Main Street. This service contract contains
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from
AllCom Global Services for purchase and installation of access control & duress
hardware for Archives Phase 2 project at a cost of $43,412.67. The equipment will be
controlled by the Lenel OnGuard system already in place. GSA and best price discounts
have been applied to the final price.
The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by John
T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the renewal agreement between the County of
Franklin and American Red Cross to provide onsite training for the county workforce who
requires certification at a cost according to the price list attached to the agreement. The
price list includes the price for each training offered. Expenses are paid through the
Workers Comp Trust fund.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 2:07 p.m. this date for the
purpose to review potential litigation matters. No action will be required after the
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 2:36 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:36 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski