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TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 19, 2011, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Vice
Chairman Thomas 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 Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Thomas announced that
Commissioner Keller will not be in attendance today.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of July 12, 2011 and July 14, 2011 meetings were read. These will
be approved Thursday, July 21, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. Commissioner Thomas had
questions about the Morefield/Avaya contract and Strickler Agency proposal and Mr.
Hart provided more information on these items. The following Board Action items were
approved and the remainder will be approved Thursday, July 21, 2011.
The Board reviewed Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the Renewal Purchase Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Morefield Communications, Inc. for Avaya PASS basic software
support for the County’s telephone system, required for Avaya support on any possible
software issues associated with any one of the County’s telephone switches at a cost of
$5,344.00. It would be too expensive to pay for Avaya support without this maintenance
agreement, and it is for the period of June 22, 2011 through June 21, 2012.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
Proposal between the County of Franklin and Strickler Agency, Inc. to provide broker
consultant services for group health benefits at a cost of $50,000.00 for plan year
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Services include assessment of current
benefits; developing alternative plan design and funding options; writing comprehensive
Request for Proposal; marketing ideas to multiple insurance carriers and Third Party
Administrators; summarizing and recommending best options; implementing and
educating staff; consulting on various topics requested by Franklin County.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS