HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-18 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 18, 2010, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
The Board held a moment of silence in remembrance of Lance Corporal Thomas
Freeman, Jr. from Chambersburg who was killed while serving in Afghanistan.
Public Comment from Allen Piper, President of Citizens for Responsible
Government who would like more open dialogue between people represented and the
Board. Hopes this year is better than last year.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of February 9, 2010 and February 11, 2010
meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Updated 2009-2010
contract listing for Aging Department.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment to
the Sub-lease between the County of Franklin and Franklin County Area Development
Corporation to renew the sub-lease term for an additional year for the period of June 1,
2010 through May 31, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the May 1, 2007 sublease
and any amendments thereto shall remain ratified and confirmed.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Certification
Statement for County Children & Youth Social Service Programs for the period of July 1,
2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion
by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Clarification Letter from L. Robert Kimball to provide dates of service to the radio project
contract dated April 3, 2008. The dates of service will be June 24, 2009 through
September 30, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will
remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Updated 2009-
2010 contract listing for Early Intervention.
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The Board reviewed Grants Management and Jail matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Amendment to the Contract dated March 12, 2009 between the County of Franklin and
Keystone Rural Health Center to provide behavioral health outpatient services to extend
the agreement to December 31, 2010 and the maximum encumbrance for this
amendment is $12,700.00. All other terms of the agreement shall remain unchanged.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management and Jail matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the Amendment to the Contract dated June 26, 2008 between the County of Franklin
and Franklin/Fulton Mental Health Association to extend the agreement to December 31,
2010 and the maximum encumbrance for this amendment is $28,350.00. All other terms
of the agreement shall remain unchanged.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Change Order
from General Code to the agreement dated August 9, 2001 to upgrade Laserfiche
document imaging software version for the scanning project to reduce paper in court
offices, at an additional cost of $117,221.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment in the
amount of $7,591.00 to reflect use of the Jail's DUI Treatment fund to cover increased
personnel costs related to re-organization of inmate services.
The Board reviewed Mental Retardation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Updated 2009-
2010 Contract listing for Mental Retardation.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Pyramid Life Insurance Company and American Progressive Life
and Health Insurance Company of New York to provide Today's Options a Medicare
Advantage program and will be no charge to county, the County will be paid for services
provided, for the period of January 1, 2011 and will be ongoing with right of written notice
of termination.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. to provide annual inspection of automatic sprinkler
system at the Administration Annex at a cost of $220.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General NPDES Renewal Permit being applied for properties located at
Antrim Meadows a residential subdivision located in Antrim Township.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board of the following
item: USDA will be moving to the Agriculture Building in June. The County is moving
ahead with modifications.
The Board recessed until 9:30 a.m.
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The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters and conducted a bid opening for
suboxone medication for clients of the Drug & Alcohol and Alcohol Restrictive
Intermediate Punishment Program through the Franklin County Adult Probation
Department and the Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Department. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
forward the bids received to the Director, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing
Agent for their review. The Board will award or reject the bids on February 25, 2010
at 9:25 a.m.
Commissioner Thomas exited the meeting room at 9:37 a.m.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director met with the Board to discuss Planning
matters.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
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