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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 4, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
The minutes of April 27, 2010 and April 29, 2010 meetings were read. These will
be approved Thursday, May 6, 2010.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved
Thursday, May 6, 2010.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Designation of
Agent Resolution to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for David Donohue,
Emergency Services Director to be the authorized representative to execute required
forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Application and Agreement between the County of
Franklin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for public disaster
assistance funds reimbursement for the February snow storm.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Rental Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Living Faith Chapel to use their facility for the Primary
Election being held on May 18, 2010 at a cost of $200.00.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board of the following
items: Received word that Senator Specter’s office is including our bridge replacement
allocation in their letter to the appropriations committee; Trying to schedule Carter Goble
Lee to meet with the Board on May 27, 2010 about facilities.
The Board reviewed MH/MR matters. This was the advertised date to receive
bids for the MR Custom Ceiling Track for Individual Living in the Community. No
bids were received. This will be rebid at a later date.
Dan Wolfe, Planner, met with the Board for the Community Development Block
Grant Public Hearing. Mr. Wolfe provided his recommendations to the Board. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved
following recommendations for the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program
and to sign Franklin County Resolution #2010-04, 2009 Community Development Block
Grant Application Adoption, which is attached and made a part of these minutes:
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Total Allocation $465,820
Administration & Planning @ 18% $85,822
Indian Lake Camp Corporation – Water system upgrades $55,000
Greencastle Borough – handicap accessible ramps on Madison Street $100,000
Quincy Township Municipal Authority – Water Line Project $75,000
Washington Township- Extend sewer line $100,000
Peters Township – Replace 60 septic tank fluid pumps in Upton $50,000
The Board reviewed information regarding Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
Month Proclamation. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2010-06
proclaiming the month of May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month and that the
attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The Board met with the County Solicitor to review related matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:24 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:48 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS