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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 9, 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.
Mr. Allen Piper provided public comment and had a question about the agenda,
Community Services and Fiscal budget adjustments. What is involved and what do
these mean? Commissioner Keller responded that will cover this during contracts.
Commissioner Thomas explained that during budget time can’t anticipate some changes
throughout the 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 August 31, 2010 and September 2, 2010
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $46.00/day for the period of September 15,
2010 through September 14, 2011, in addition a one time payment not to exceed
$102.50 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $46.00/day for the period of September 15,
2010 through September 14, 2011, in addition a one time payment not to exceed
$102.50 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment to
the Agreement signed on January 14, 2010 between the County of Franklin and Amanda
Black to provide HPRP Case Management Services. This Amendment is to increase
hours to one-hundred hours per month at a minimum of 10 hours per week and total
maximum encumbrance shall be increased to $58,100.00 effective July 1, 2010. All
other provisions of the January 14, 2010 agreement shall remain unchanged.
The Board reviewed additional Community Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA Department of Agriculture to
administer the State Food Purchase Program for the period of July 1, 2010 through June
30, 2015.
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The Board reviewed additional Community Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010
Budget Adjustment in the amount of $10,079.00 to revise the Housing Assistance
Program 2010 Budget to include the additional funding received from the Housing Trust
Fund.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $4,048.00 for increase in expense and increase revenue per balance
remaining in 2007 JAG Grant.
The Board reviewed FSNRC matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Chambersburg
Hospital to perform pacemaker interrogation services for the period of September 1,
2010 through August 31, 2011. There is no cost to the County, the Hospital will bill third
party insurers.
The Board reviewed additional FSNRC matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Disbursement
Request No.1 from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) to
receive $9,009.20 from the Technology Grant from CCAP to be used for Upgrade of
Care Tracker to a web based system.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter from PA
Department of Public Welfare for the tentative Medical Assistance Transportation
Program (MATP) Grant Agreement for a tentative allocation amount of $857,868.00 for
FY 2010-2011.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Invoice Form from
Ridgerunner Publishing, LLC for advertising in the September/October and
November/December issues of Hagerstown Magazine at a cost of $2,034.00 for the
period of September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Invoice Form
from Ridgerunner Publishing, LLC for advertising in the Fall/Winter edition of
PeakSeason Magazine at a cost of $2,250.00 for the period of September 9, 2010
through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Invoice Form
from Lisa Harding to do info-commercials on MIX-95 for the FCVB Fall Campaign at a
maximum cost of $180.00 for the period of September 29, 2010 through October 31,
2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Invoice Form
from Main Line Broadcasting/MIX 95 to do ads promoting fall festivals, events, family fun
and the website at a cost of $2,016.00 for the period of September 9, 2010 through
October 31, 2010.
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The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Engagement
letter from Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC to perform audit of the Visitors Bureau for the
period ended June 30, 2010 at a cost of $4,000.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 67 & 68 notifications, Greenhorne & O’Mara notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water
Obstruction Permit application being applied by PA Department of Transportation for a
culvert replacement project located in Warren Township.
The Board reviewed Election matters and conducted a bid opening for the
Printing of Ballots for the 2010 General Election. One bidder submitted a bid. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to award to Beidel Printing House, Inc. for a total bid of $16,328.50. This
was the only bid received.
Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator and Clair Hornberger, MH/MR
Director met with the Board to provide an update on an Early Intervention Audit Report.
The County received the final letter from Office of Child Development and Early Learning
about the Childhood Early Intervention (CEI) audit. The State is holding the County
harmless for the $107,000.00 but could have expected reimbursed for $305,000.00. Mr.
Wynn summed up the audit procedures and explained the total process from beginning
end. The type of identified disallowed costs were salaries, rental of real estate and
automobiles. The County will seek reimbursement from CEI for the outstanding balance
and will review this matter with the county solicitor. John Hart reported that the State
wants to work with us when releasing any public statement and asked the Chairman to
call the gentleman at the State to work with them. Commissioner Keller will honor this
request.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS