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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 3, 2011, 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.
Bill Landis from Mercersburg provided public comment and asked for more
explanation of the Court Administration outside counsel expenses that’s on the board
action list. John Hart explained the Court Administration action during approval of
contracts to the satisfaction of Mr. Landis.
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 January 25, 2011 and January 27, 2011 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute Agreement between the County of Franklin and Arthritis Foundation Program to
co-sponsor exercise programs at Senior Activity Centers by two Aging staff at no cost to
the County for the period of February 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $20,000.00 for additional outside counsel expenses.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the 2011 Budget Adjustment in the
amount of $26,870.00 to purchase carpet from Porters Carpet & Furniture at Human
Services Building. Agreement approved on January 25, 2011.
The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Report on
food distribution in the amount of $3,515.34 for personnel, travel, copies, telephone,
supplies/postage, space costs, & liability insurance for the period of October through
December, 2010
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from Peters
Rice Associates to provide consultation services at the Nursing Home for the boiler
room, window replacement, and electrical upgrades for the Recovery Zone Bond Project
at a cost not to exceed $3,800.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Johnston & Associates,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES Permit Application being applied by Terra LLC for a 63 lot subdivision with 60
new single located in Greene Township.
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In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Delgrande and
Associates, LLC notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection Part 2 NPDES Permit Application being applied by Quincy Sewer Authority for
the purpose of improving operations and performance of the Quincy Wastewater
Treatment Plant located in Quincy Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, St. Thomas Developers,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection GP3
Permit Application being applied for a wet plant located in St. Thomas Township.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director and the Controller for Salary
Board and Personnel matters.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the Administrative Assistant II job description for the Tuscarora Managed Care
Alliance.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
The Board attended the Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting.
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