HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-02 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JULY 2, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 2, 2009, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Public Comment was received from Allen Piper, President of Citizens for
Responsible Government asking the Board to attend the tea party being held on the
courthouse plaza on July 4th and support the protesters who are against higher taxes.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the minutes of June 23, 2009 and June 25, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Coroner Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Quote from Dell
for the purchase of a laptop with web cam and GPS at a cost of $4,310.40. This will be
paid from the Coroners escrowed training funds; no county dollars will be used.
The Board reviewed Court Administrator matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Jury Systems Inc. to provide training to staff in the
Court Administrators office on July 16, 2009 through July 17, 2009 for the Jury Software
system to better equip the staff to maximize the use of the software at a cost of
$3,316.53.
The Board reviewed Custodial matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and IESI PA,
Corporation to provide weekly trash pick-up at Building 426 at a cost of $80.00 per
month for the period of July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed FSNRC matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Consolidated Billing Agreement between the County of Franklin and Summit
Health to provide hospital based services both in-patient, diagnostic services and
therapeutic care to share billing information and to pay for services rendered at a cost
according to the fee schedule for established service codes for the period of July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Waynesboro School District to assist in funding the
School-Based Juvenile Probation program at a cost of $15,128.00 for the 2009-2010
school year.
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The Board reviewed additional Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Waynesboro School
District for the School-Based Probation program for the 2009-2010 school year to
include that all employees assigned to work in the Waynesboro School -Based
Probation Program shall be required to notify the County if they are charged, or
convicted of any criminal activity or child abuse. All other terms and conditions of the
original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Mental Retardation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Income and
Expenditures Report Revision #5 for Fiscal Years 2007-2008.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the 2009 Budget Adjustment in the amount of $13,605.00 to
transfer funds to account for custodial staff assuming the Admin. Annex building as a
part of its responsibilities.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the First Contract
Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Manito
Transportation Services to amend the service dates to begin on June 15, 2009 due to
summer therapeutic camp program start date instead of June 22, 2009. All other terms
and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Christopher Lowell to portray
Ben Franklin at July 4th festivities in Franklin County, particularly in Greencastle and
Waynesboro. Visitors Bureau will be taping him as Ben Franklin for YouTube and
website use, also for his image in the billboard campaign and also fee includes
electronic delivery of a dozen images and cost of props at a cost not to exceed
$3,200.00 for the period of July 3, 2009 through July 6, 2009.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67 and 127 notifications, CET Engineering
Services notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection General
Permits 5 and 3 being applied by Shippensburg Borough Authority for the construction of
a utility stream crossing and associated stream bank rehabilitation for a waterline
replacement project located in the Borough of Shippensburg.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Curfman & Zullinger
notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit
being applied by D-111 Group, LLC for storm water discharges associated with
construction activities at the Whiskey Run Development located in Hamilton Township.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director and the Deputy Controller for
Salary Board and Personnel matters.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters and conducted a bid opening
for Sale of Various Kitchen Equipment from the Old Jail. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to forward the bids
received to the Administrative Assistant for review. The Board will award or reject the
bids on July 7, 2009 at 9:15 a.m.
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Commissioner Keller entered the meeting room at 9:38 a.m.
Gary Martin, Assessor, was present to discuss a past appeal that needed
finalized. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to deny the assessment appeal of Franklin County Tax Parcel
#5D42-002 of Gabriel C. and Allison R. Fortmann.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director and Marianna Stratigos, Account Specialist met
with the Board to discuss Fiscal matters.
The Board recessed at 10:03 a.m. and will reconvene around 12:30 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 12:35 p.m.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Financing
Commitment Letter from Motorola, Inc. to finance $4,225,115.00 to be used for the radio
project for a term of ten and %2 years with a total of ten annual payments.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement between the County of Franklin
and Motorola, Inc. to lease-purchase the equipment for the radio project.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved Schedule A, Equipment Lease -Purchase Agreement for the Radio Project.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:58p.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS