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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 16, 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.
There was no public comment.
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 September 7, 2010 and September 9, 2010
meetings.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Contract
with Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the
Emergency Shelter Grant to be used for operations for the homeless shelter for a grant
amount of $73,190.00 for the period of August 5, 2010 through August 4, 2012.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract and
Amendment listing for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, which is attached and made a part of
these minutes.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the County Application and
Agreement for HAVA Financial Assistance Blanket Amendment No. 3 to the
Pennsylvania Department of the State to change the grant period to June 30, 2016.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
KRONOS for timeclock maintenance on the WorkForce TimeKeeper at a cost of
$12,304.83 for the period of October 26, 2010 through October 25, 2011.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Annual Program Report
(APR) for Franklin/Fulton County Homeless Assistance Project 1 to Housing and Urban
Development.
The Board reviewed additional Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Rescind action
taken on March 30, 2010 Revision #1 of the Mental Health 08/09 Income & Expenditures
(I&E) Report due to this report not agreeing with what the State has on file. The original
I&E was signed by the Board on November 24, 2009 and this is the only report the State
accepted.
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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. All other provisions of the
January 14, 2010 agreement shall remain unchanged. This is a correction to action
taken on September 9, 2010.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, William A. Brindle Associates, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
permit application being applied for Quincy Township Water Line Project located in
Quincy Township.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved Resolution 2010-12, which is attached and made a part of these
minutes, to designate the Franklin County Area Development Corporation as the
County’s Industrial Development Organization.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director met with the Board to provide an update on the
following items: Informed the Board of the Franklin Fall Farm Fest at Vernon Hearst
Farm this weekend, Planning will have a table there on Agriculture in Franklin County;
Long Range Transportation Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) to retain a consultant, as
soon as receive approval from PennDot will release it next week; Still working on scope
of work for Comprehensive Plan; Wrapping up pilot study for GIS; Representatives
from South Mountain Partnership is meeting with the Board next week who are currently
working on a strategic plan.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS