HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-08 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 8, 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
The minutes of December 1, 2009 and December 3, 2009 meetings were read.
These will be approved and signed on Thursday, December 10, 2009.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved and
signed on Thursday, December 10, 2009.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant Contract
(#0000046143) between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of
Community & Economic Development for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-
housing Program Grant for a grant amount of $480,386.00 for the period of September
17, 2009 through August 12, 2012. This is a correction to board action taken on October
29, 2009.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Capital Blue Cross
for employee insurance coverage for Medical/Rx, and Retiree Drug Subsidy for the
period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator met with the Board to provide an
update on the Greencastle Magisterial District Judge office and Facility Workgroup.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved that the premises
of Franklin County Tax Parcel #OM17-0106 of Franklin County Historical Society
shall be exempt from taxes for the tax year 2010. This exemption shall remain in
effect for the tax year 2010 and all future tax years.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to deny the exemption
request of Franklin County Tax Parcel #OD04-072 of Keystone Service Systems.
Commissioner Ziobrowski abstained from voting.
The Board met with the County Solicitor and the Assistant County Solicitor to
review related matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 9:27 a.m. this date for the purpose to
review Litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:09 a.m.
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Carrie Jenkins, Director of Grants Management met with the Board to provide an
overview of Grants Management and offer a proposal to make sure departments are
utilizing funds appropriately. Ms. Jenkins will provide a memo for the board to take
action to be forwarded to all managers to make them aware of the new initiative of the
County to make sure grants are utilizing the funds and personnel to the fullest extent.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
John A. Hart
Chief Clerk/County Administrator
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Thomas, Chairman
David S. Keller
Robert G. Ziobrowski