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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 14, 2010, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Commissioner Ziobrowski is attending County Commissioners Association of
Pennsylvania (CCAP) meetings in Harrisburg today so is not in attendance.
Allen Piper provided public comment and had previously asked question
concerning expansion of prison and court facilities to take into consideration a blue
ribbon panel to discuss various options and be involved in process of expansion. Have
they thought of establishing a steering committee or blue ribbon panel? Commissioner
Keller responded that has been brought up in past and considering it in due time.
Commissioner Thomas also responded that CJAB is a blue ribbon panel, not only county
employees, but people from community and have been a part of this thing from
beginning, not sure how much more a blue panel can come from. Mr. Piper said he’s
familiar with the names of people on commission and most of people appointed to this
panel are people primarily from court system. Commissioner Thomas said that do have
to have people on from judicial side. Mr. Piper said could have attorney from different
parts of county, nurses, farmers, etc. These are also important people from our County
and that’s why brought it up few months ago. Have asked in past for blue ribbon
committee other then people on judicial committee. Has volunteered to sit on panel and
would volunteer services and be part of the panel.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of October 5, 2010 and October 7, 2010 meetings.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Annie R. Gomez, Esq. to provide fill-in Children & Youth
Solicitor Services when the current solicitor is on leave, or another legal proceeding at a
cost of $55.00 per hour not to exceed $8,000.00 for the period of August 25, 2010
through June 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Proposal from Zigmund Co., LTD to provide insurance consulting
services at a cost of $5,000.00 annually, plus an hourly fee of $100.00 consultation fee,
$50.00 clerical support time, federal mileage rate per travel mile and other expenses
incurred, if any, for the period of November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from Dell to
provide software to update current licenses/anti-virus software at a cost of $4,074.00.
Dell is on the State contract listing #4400007199.
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The Board reviewed District Attorney’s Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc. to purchase a Raven – RX Digital Recorder at a cost of
$8,750.00. This company is a Sole Source Vendor for this product. This equipment
purchase was approved as part of the District Attorney’s office 2010 budget.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Contract
Encumbrance Listing for Fiscal Years 2010/2011.
The Board Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the County of Franklin and
USAble Life Insurance who provides group life insurance to include employees serving
in the military to continue to receive the benefit while on active duty, effective September
1, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force
and effect.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Barley Snyder, LLC to provide Labor and
Employment Law Representation services at a cost of $225.00 per hour and will be used
on an as needed bases or until terminated by either party.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from RoData, Inc. to provide
videoconferencing equipment at the Jail at a cost of $2,935.00 for the period of
November 14, 2010 through November 13, 2013.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Senft Law Firm, LLC to provide legal services for the Jail at a
cost of $200.00 per hour for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Senft Law Firm, LLC to provide legal services for the Jail at a
cost of $200.00 per hour for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement between the County
of Franklin and United Churches of the Chambersburg Area to provide chaplain services
to inmates at the Jail at a cost of $15,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant-In-Aid Award
Notification and Funds expended under the Grant-in-aid Program for Juvenile Probation
Services and Specialized Probation Services to Juvenile Court Judges Commission for a
grant award of $112,292.00 for period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Contract Encumbrance Listing
for Fiscal Years 2010/2011.
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The Board reviewed Mental Retardation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Contract
Encumbrance Listing for Fiscal Years 2010/2011.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement between
the County of Franklin and A&B Fire Protection to provide annual maintenance on the
sprinkler system at Building 426 at a cost of $450.00 for the period of September 30,
2010 through September 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Quote from Rodgers Clock Service for repairs,
maintenance and corrective measures on the Court House Tower Clock at a cost of
$8,400.00. Four contractors were contacted but only Rodgers Clock Service responded.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from
DeShong, Inc. to provide exterior drivit repairs to the Administration Annex at a cost of
$2,171.00. These repairs are necessary to maintain the weather tightness and
protection of the building and must be performed by a certified installer.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from Infocon Corporation
to provide 8 Label Printers, software installation and training to print labels from the
Prothonotary System at a cost of $2,386.85 and a cost of $299.00 plus freight for labels.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement between the County
of Franklin and Allan P. Baumholtz to perform appraisal services on or about March 27,
2009 to assist the County and Chambersburg Area School District in the WASHCO
Highlands of Greenvillage vs. Franklin County Board of Assessment & Revision of Taxes
appeal at a cost of $326.25. Chambersburg Area School District is to pay $1,123.75.
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor was present to ask the Board to approve a
contract with Kennedy Law Offices to perform collection services for the Nursing Home.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved
the Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and Kennedy PC Law Offices to
provide legal services to the Nursing Home for collection work at a cost according to
hourly rates listed in the Agreement, effective July 1, 2010 and in effect until notified of
increase in fees.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board of the following
items: Update on energy conservation project. Staff presented to Board in December
2008 and were looking at reducing costs and improving carbon footprint. Due to a
number of initiatives energy costs have been reduced by $85,000 and natural gas costs
by $120,000. Staff is working with local communities and sharing information, will be
kicking off program and will be on website by end of the year. Nursing home is in need of
replacing boilers and windows. Boilers are very old and useful life is 2-4 years, windows
are in really bad shape. Newer windows would be more energy efficient. This initiative
would save approximately $100,000 a year. Also looking at upgrading the electrical
system which is a life safety issue. This would provide better quality of care and
backups. Proposing to utilize Recovery Zone Bond for these projects. Mr. Hart is asking
for approval to contact a security advisor to get process started. 1.5 Million is available
to County of Recovery Zone Bond funds. Have to have money dedicated and drawn
down by December 31, 2010. Will come back in 30-40 days with fiscal advisor and a
plan. The Board approved Mr. Hart to move forward and start process.
The Board recessed at 9:59 a.m. and will reconvene at 10:15 a.m. for budget
hearings.
The Board conducted Budget Hearings with Ernie Tarner, Director of Franklin
County Conservation District; Gale Kendall, Deputy Court Administrator; President
Judge Douglas Herman; Dan Hoover, Chief Probation Officer; Teresa Anthony,
Domestic Relations Director; and Doug Amsley, Children, Youth and Family Services
Director.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS