HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-17 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 17, 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 David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the minutes of December 8, 2009 and December 10, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from Alcohol
Monitoring Systems, Inc. for alcohol monitoring equipment and supplies at a cost of
$15,300.00. This company is a sole source vendor and will be paid for through the
PCCD Restrictive Intermediate Punishment (RIP)/D&A Grant.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Exoneration list for
Shippensburg Area School District parcels for the 2009 County and County Library taxes
in 2010.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Updated Contract and
Amendment listing for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Funds expended under
grant-in-aid program for Juvenile Probation Services and Specialized Probation Services
to Juvenile Court Judges Commission for period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment to the
Agreement dated September 1, 2009 between the County of Franklin and Karen George
Nutritional Services, Inc. to provide flexibility on the hours of service. This amendment
does not change the maximum annual dollar amount. All other terms and conditions of
the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, CET Engineering
Services notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Program
General NPDES Renewal Permit being applied for by Washington Township Municipal
Authority to discharge sewage for the existing wastewater treatment facility located in
Washington Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Johnston and
Associates, Inc., notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Program General NPDES Renewal Permit being applied for by Dan Ryan Builders, Inc.,
fora 65 lot development named White Church Meadows located in Greene Township.
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John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator, met with the Board to provide an
update on selection of a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Hart described the process the
Committee has taken for advertising, reviewing proposals, interviewing firms and overall
ranking of the firms. The Committee recommended hiring C.S. Davidson as the
County's bridge engineer. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to accept the recommendation of the County's
Selection Committee and to appoint C.S. Davidson, Inc., of York, PA, as Franklin
County's consulting bridge engineer for County-owned bridges. C.S. Davidson has been
selected as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Policy in
Publication 93. The County's recommendation will be forwarded to the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation for their review and approval.
The Board met with the Planning Director to review related matters.
Dr. Barry Parks, Nursing Home Administrator, Jim Faust, QUnique, and Alma
Cullers, Director of Nursing met with the Board to review the Falling Spring Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center Governing Board Report which is attached and made a part of
these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS