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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked if board action #5 for Grants is in
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the May 4, 2022 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller asked Carrie
Gray, County Administrator, to answer the question during public comment. Ms. Gray explained
that the grant is something that is available for the Regional Housing Advisory Board (RHAB)
that will provide for additional housing services as identified by the county. She continued that
they reached out to us on the funding available and we discussed using the funds for outreach
and to provide care management services. Glenda Helman, Director of Grants Management
explained further that this program is not related to our HUD programs that we are currently
running. South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) ran this program through the
South Central RHAB but they do not have the staff or ability to continue providing this service.
With the opening of our Community Connections Division, this gives us the opportunity to use
the funds towards the housing position salary and can assist residents with rent and utilities.
Chairman Keller asked Ms. Gray for more information on action item #2, a Resolution to certify
provision of a local match. Ms. Gray explained that this is a combination of long time planning
and collaboration to provide additional transportation in Franklin County that is currently limited
to our shared ride program but we need more than what shared ride can provide. Rabbittransit
is recommending a micro transit service that will be limited to a 15 mile radius within the greater
Chambersburg area. The goal would be to provide transportation in Franklin County to more
than just medical services. Ms. Gray continued that the state has agreed to provide 85% in
funding for the program and they will take a look at the success during the pilot program to see
if it will continue in Franklin County. The cost will be $2 per one way trip and ideally riders can
schedule their trips from their phone on an interactive app but there will be a call-in option as
well. Ms. Gray said there will be a more formal roll out strategy on the program in the near
future. Commissioner Ziobrowski clarified that it will be a roughly 2 mile radius which is 15
square miles. Chairman Keller said that helping people get to work is the big component of this.
Commissioner Flannery mentioned the size of the bus will be more of a van with up to 12 or 15
riders and they can schedule to take people to and from work. The items will be decided upon
in the afternoon session.
The Board reviewed information regarding Older Americans Month. Tawnya Hurley,
Area Agency on Aging Director, explained that 1 in 4 Pennsylvanians are over the age of 60 and
in 10 years one-third of the population will be over 60. There are 4 million older Americans in
Pennsylvania now and that will increase in 2040. It is estimated that older adults will double
what we had in 2010. She said they have 3,600 consumers a month in their programs. She
Monday is Older Americans Mental Health Day. They continue to see an increase in older
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adults with mental health issues. Ms. Hurley explained some of the events they are having to
celebrate Older Americans month. She and her staff encourage all Franklin County residents to
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to
sign Franklin County Proclamation #2022-17 proclaiming the month of May 2022 as Older
Americans Month in Franklin County and that the attached proclamation be made a part of
these minutes.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. On a motion
by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to appoint
Milton Rotz to fill a vacancy through December 31, 2024.
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.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute
the quote from RAK Advertising, Inc. to provide 175,000 placemats to 6 local restaurants over a
three-month period for PA MEDI at a cost of $1,200.00 for the period of May 1, 2022 through
July 31, 2022. This is a Link MIPPA project that will be funded as a reimbursement from
Cumberland County PA LINK funds.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved Resolution 2022-18 for
resolution by Franklin County to certify provision of a local match in the amount of $50,000.00
for fiscal year 2022-2023 for a transportation pilot program.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $9,269.00. Due to supply chain issues, grant funds budgeted
and expected to be expended in 2021 for the Hazardous Materials Response Fund (HMRF) and
Radiation Emergency Response Fund (RERF) Grants for grant period July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2022 for gas meters, radio equipment, and emergency supplies were not expended by
12/31/2021. The 2022 budget needs to be increased for the expenditure of those remaining
funds in 2022.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by
John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of
$133,160.00 to record the first shift in funding for FY 2021-2022 within the Human Services
Block Grant. This appropriation shifts funding from the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol
programs to the Human Services Development Fund for continued support of the data
warehouse, wages and benefits for the Housing Navigation Coordinator position, training day,
the Military Share program, and the Leg Up Farm marketing campaign.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Center for Community Action and the County of Franklin for the
period of March 25, 2022 through October 31, 2022 in the amount of $127,000.00. Services
provided:
a. Outreach services to identify clients that would benefit from housing stabilization
services which will include, but not be limited to, activities focused on publicizing the
availability of the program to potential clients, eligibility, intake, and assessment of
potential clients, and, if appropriate, enrollment into the Homeless program.
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b. Case management services, which will include, but not be limited to, housing
counseling, referrals to supportive services such as legal counseling, and income
support services such as unemployment benefits, social security, medical, etc.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and Leg Up Farm in the amount of $20,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2022. This agreement is for a capital campaign for the Leg Up Farm facility in Franklin
County. Services include a campaign video, billboard campaign, brochures, mail campaign,
and graphic design. The goal is to reach Franklin County donors via Franklin County faces. A
team of local supporters will be featured in the campaign video.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from
Provantage to provide UPS equipment in the Historic Courthouse network closets at a cost of
$5,529.00. This is the third revision to this quote, the most recent being approved on March
30th. Some of the equipment has been purchased, but this remaining equipment was no longer
available. We have had to go to new sources which increase the last approved cost by about
$450.00 dollars.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the quote from Sage Technology Solutions to replace a Poly BorderProxy unit
that is at end of life and no longer supported at a cost of $14,455.60. The Judicial Center
Courtrooms received new Poly equipment that is too new to be used with the BorderProxy. The
new system, Border RealConnect, is the latest version and allows for all Poly equipment to
connect centrally to this unit and dial each other by extension, as well as let those outside of the
County do the same thing.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by
John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the addendum to the original contract from 2012
between the County of Franklin and NRG Building Services, Inc. to provide maintenance of the
Schneider Electric DDC Control System on the building's automation system at a cost of
$8,730.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. This system controls the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning equipment. (Roof top units - VAV's) The contract protects and
ensures that the controls receive calibrations and the adjustments to maintain the equipment
allowing it to run efficiently and effectively. When the equipment runs efficiently it minimizes
additional costs and any inconveniences.
The Board reviewed Sheriff matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by
John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from Pittsburgh Public Safety for purchase
of 10 sets of body armor at a cost of $11,879.60. Requests for quotes were obtained with three
responses. This is the lowest qualified quote received.
The Board reviewed additional Sheriff matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from Pittsburgh Public Safety
for purchase of 25 all-seasons performance jacket sets for new staff and to replace
worn/unserviceable jackets which is part of the office uniform at a cost of $11,874.25. Requests
for quotes were obtained with three responses received. Pittsburgh Public Safety was the only
company that fitted each staff member individually for a more accurate quote, makes our
patches in-house, and applies the patches at no charge. The other, less expensive vendors do
not include the patches and the least expensive vendor also did not include the embroidery
work, which Pittsburgh Public Safety would have to do at an additional cost.
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In accordance with PA Act notifications, GHD notified the County of a Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection Water Obstruction & Encroachment Permit and
NPDES Permit Applications being applied by Washington Township Municipal Authority for
proposed installation of a booster pump station and the installation of approximately 8,000 linear
feet of 12 inch water transmission main located in Washington Township.
The Board reviewed information regarding Emergency Medical Services Week. Douglas
Bitner, Assistant Chief /Supervisor for Penn State Health and President of Franklin County
explained that for the past two years they had a major challenge with the pandemic. He said
that statistically in 2021 residents of Franklin County called for emergency medical services
18,394 times. He explained that in Franklin County there are 15 emergency medical services
vehicle only responders; 15 emergency medical responders; 411 emergency medical
technicians; 5 advance emergency medical technicians; 73 paramedics and 11 registered
nurses. Also in 2021, 33 individuals received commendations from the Emergency Health
Services Federation (EHSF) Clinical SAVE Award on five cardiac arrest events that lead to a
discharge from the hospital and return to a normal life and 3 individuals received prehospital
delivery commendations for delivering babies. Mr. Bitner mentioned the companies represented
under the Franklin County Emergency Medical Services Council 16 Basic Life Support
companies in 17 locations and 4 Advanced Life Support Companies providing paramedic
responses from 6 locations. He explained that $11.5 million is the approximated cost to supply
the services mentioned above by the same delivery model/operations with full funded career
staffing for these services. Chairman Keller said it was great to see so many first responders
present today. He asked who they represent. Ben Myers from Chambersburg Fire Department
introduced everyone. Commissioner Flannery said they are the backbone of our community
and without them we would have serious problems. He thanked them for the service they
provide and that they do not get paid enough. Commissioner Ziobrowski said they ride with the
angels. He asked how many have a parent or family member that preceded them going into
this type of service. There were a good many that raised their hands. He continued that the
Board is aware of the financial threat of not having enough first responders. He thanked them
for their service. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2022-18 proclaiming the week of
May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County and that the
attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The Board held a Retirement Board meeting.
Lee Martin, Marquette Associates Managing Director, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 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