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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Chairman Keller responded to Josh Jones question asking if the County can
publish the agenda further in advance and read the following statement: In general, the
agenda is made public on Monday, which affords the commissioners and the public 3
days to consider the proposed action. The board feels that 3 days is sufficient time for
the board and the public to review the normal business of the county. During this time,
the public has two public comment opportunities to express opinion, ask questions, or
otherwise seek clarification on the matter before the board takes action at its Thursday
meeting. It has been the practice of the county – and will continue to be the practice of
the county – to notify the public of some upcoming agenda items earlier than the
Monday before the meeting. This has been done in situations of particular interest to the
general public, an example being recent discussions about court facilities.
Jim Stahl provided public comment and said in 2008 voters sent new people to
DC to change things and 85% of people wanted to cut spending. Mr. Stahl asked if this
would trickle down and affect the county? Mr. Stahl also asked if there will be a printout
of fiscal ending data at end of the year of what was spent and what is left over. The
Board informed Mr. Stahl the answer to both questions is yes.
Ken Jones provided public comment about the speaker system for boardroom, it
appears to be a small amount so the Board could see some way to come up with a few
bucks to get system put in sooner. Mr. Jones said there are some in the audience that
are hard of hearing and if the Board found $58,000 to do an emergency sewer repair job
at the Nursing Home then they could find the cost to do the sound system.
Commissioner Thomas responded that the sewer repair was an emergency and the
sound system is not an emergency.
The minutes of July 26, 2011 and July 28, 2011 meetings were read. These will
be approved Thursday, August 4, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. Phil Tarquino, Planning
Director was present to provide further details about the Sidwell Contract that is on the
Board Action listing for this week. All actions will be approved Thursday, August 4,
2011.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters and conducted a bid opening
for Carpet at the Human Services Building. The following bidders submitted bids: A&A
Decorative Design and Supplies - $40,585.00; City Floors of York - $43,000.00; DeGol
Carpet - $38,176.00; Porter’s Carpet & Furniture - $32,109.00; Spectra Contract -
$44,989.00. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to forward the bids received to the Maintenance Director, the
County Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for their review. The Board will award or
reject the bids on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 9:45 a.m.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS