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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 27, 2011, with the
following members present: David S. Keller 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Commissioner Keller announced that Commissioner Thomas is attending a
CCAP Board of Directors meeting today in Harrisburg.
Allen Piper provided public comment and questioned the Noelker and Hull
proposal to conduct building assessments. He stated the cost seems high and would
like more specifics about the proposal. Mr. Piper requested the Board to look deeply at
expenditures and if necessary to make some hard choices.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of January 18, 2011 and January 20, 2011 meetings.
The Noelker and Hull proposal was explained by Mr. Hart. This proposal is for
Noelker and Hull to conduct mechanical, electrical, plumbing evaluations for five
buildings. This work is the first step to meet the immediate needs of the courts to include
a fifth court room, additional space for hearing masters and improve security in the Court
House and Court House Annex. Commissioner Ziobrowski addressed Mr. Piper’s
concern about the proposal. Mr. Ziobrowski reminded Mr. Piper that CRG supported
improving and expanding court facilities and this work is necessary to meet the
immediate needs of the courts.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Acceptance and Authorization
of Additions and Exonerations to the Tax Collectors of Franklin County for the years
2009 and 2010, in order that the Tax Collectors listed may close their 2009 and 2010
County and County Library Duplicates and that the attached lists entitled “Board of
Assessment - Summary Report” dated January 14, 2011 be made a part of these
minutes.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to certify the amount of County and
County Library Taxes on real estate and mobile homes in the various political
subdivisions of the County and the name of the Tax Collectors of said political
subdivision for the year 2011.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc. to provide an analysis of five buildings owned by the
County at a cost not to exceed $62,250.00. This proposal will amend the original B101
Owner/Architect Agreement dated October 7, 2010.
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The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Maintenance
Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA District Attorney’s Institute to provide
maintenance on the PA SAVIN victim notification system at a cost of $3,294.17 for the
period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Certification of County
Maintenance Effort pursuant to Section 254(a) of HAVA and in accordance with HAVA
Title II Financial Assistance Agreement for the reporting period of July 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Election matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quarterly Working
Capital Request and Performance Report Title I Section 101 for the period of October 1,
2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Election matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quarterly Working
Capital Request and Performance Report Title I Section 251 for the period of October 1,
2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Engagement Letter from
Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC to provide 2010 Audit services at a cost of $104,130.00. This
agrees to the three year proposal dated January 2009.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Tyler
Technologies, Inc. to provide MUNIS operating system and database administration
support at a cost of $10,384.46 for the period of April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Request from The Jail to
designate the monies from sale of items at the Jail Annex in the amount of $20,445.55
and to keep in an account for future inmate projects.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and NCH Chemsearch to
provide a water quality assurance program to assure that the water in the Jail’s comfort
cooling and heating system will permit the most useful life and operation efficiency at a
yearly cost of $1,705.00 for the period of January 25, 2011 through January 24, 2012.
The Board reviewed MH/MR matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the IDIS OnLine Access Request to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
include Janice Trimmer as a grantee and requestor for the Emergency Shelter Grant.
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The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Forefront
TeleCare, Inc. to provide geropsychiatric assessments/recommendations via internet
video conferencing. This provider will furnish the hardware and will bill Medicare for
service and FSNRC is entitled to bill Medicare an encounter fee of up to $24.10. This
agreement is for the period of 24 months commencing 90 days after an initial trial period
that will begin on the date of the first completed practitioner consultation.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
renewal permit being applied by Warm Spring Road Estates.
Gregg McLanahan, Senior Managing Consultant with PFM, John Hart, Chief
Clerk/County Administrator, Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor and Teresa Becker,
Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss refinancing the county’s 2002 bond.
Requests for Proposals were sent to thirteen banks and five banks responded. Bank of
America had the lowest interest of 2.99% which will result in e a total net savings of
$401,638.00. The saving represents 5.33% of refunded principal value. Mary Beth
Shank presented the Ordinance required for this refinancing.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved Ordinance #2011-01 authorizing the incurrence of nonelectoral debt of the
County of Franklin by the issuance of a $7,672,000 general obligation note, series of
2011.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
to enter an executive session at 10:02 a.m. this date for the purpose to
approved
review Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:41 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS