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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, November 10, 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.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting were reviewed. These will be decided
upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller wanted to
mention that board action #7 the Grant-In-Aid for Probation Officers in the amount of
$161,227.00 for a portion of the wages for 23 officers. The Grant-In-Aid amount will only cover
percentage of probation officers salaries. He said it would be great if the Commonwealth would
help the County out more with that. Commissioner Ziobrowski commented that he appreciates
appropriate. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
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 November 4, 2021 meeting.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the updated contract listing for all
contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for the Children & Youth department.
Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include vendor name and
address, type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
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 #GC-110 from Lobar, Inc. to revise dedicated lactation room 2036 door
hardware to privacy set at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $850.72.
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 Change Order #GC-111 from Lobar, Inc. to paint wood base and wood door
casing/trim at Historic Courthouse first and second floors at a cost of $8,976.45.
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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 Change Order #GC-112 from Lobar, Inc. to paint walls in historic courtroom
208 at the Historic Courthouse Project at a cost of $5,714.45.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Lease Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Derwood Martin DBA Clearview Farm, for lease of land for
agriculture purposes on Franklin Farm Lane for a lease amount of $1,581.07 per month,
payable to the County on the first of each month, for the period of January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2024. Request for bids was advertised, this was the only bid received. The
Commissioners awarded the bid to Mr. Martin at the October 27th Board meeting.
The Board reviewed Court matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin
and Veronica Brestensky to provide legal services for juveniles involved in the delinquency
process to ensure juveniles are adequately represented during case processing at a cost not to
exceed $62,400.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency
for the Grant-in-Aid to pay a portion of the wages of 23 officers in Adult Probation for a grant
amount of $161,227.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
The Board MH/IDD/EI matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation to transfer unspent fiscal
year 2019-2020 funds into calendar year 2021 for expenditures in the amount of $108,585.00.
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
wn & Garden for purchase of a Ventrac 4500 tractor to be used
for snow removal at a cost of $35,989.46. Quotes were placed on Public Purchase and the
quote from Eby's was the lowest provided, in addition to being able to meet the requested
delivery timeframe.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Suez Franklin County General Authority
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Renewal
Permit being applied for the treatment plant located in Greene Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 p.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery; seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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