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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 4, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Chairman Keller responded to the public comment question by Mr. Piper of how
the County’s manufacturing sector compares to other counties in the State. Chairman
Keller said manufacturing accounts for 8.5% of South Central PA manufacturing output
but that was all the information he could find at this time. Chairman Keller also
responded to the question asked by Mr. Stahl on how will federal spending cuts trickle
down to the County and Chairman Keller said it’s already occurring and based on a
presentation from Megan Shreve from SCCAP cuts have happened already to block
granting so yes there will be an impact to local services and in some cases to programs
administered by the County with less matching of tax dollars. He said affects are long
term and there are consequences when funding is cut and in some cases includes
administration of criminal justice. Chairman Keller also responded to the question of
finding money in this year’s budget to put a sound system in place because it only costs
a few dollars and said the Board will do something and will be hearing from them in near
future.
Ken Jones from Chambersburg provided public comment and hopes the Board
saw the great budget deal that came out of Senate and House this week. He is following
government proceedings and most of expenses of running government entities is 70-
80% in personnel and benefits. Mr. Jones said the best way to get debt under control
would be to eliminate positions and there are thousands in DC that could be eliminated
because this is where biggest expense is.
Allen Piper, of Chambersburg provided public comment and asked about the
27% cut in Human Services. He asked if they have any basic plan to compensate for
the 27% loss at this time relating to 2010/2011 budget? Anything do to counteract this
since this is an important service the county provides? Mr. Piper also had a question
relating to Visitor’s Bureau and the contract agreement with WJEJ out of Hagerstown
can they explain what that surmises and what type of advertising this is?
Jim Wyrick from Chambersburg provided public comment and read two
statements from a letter that Senator Toomey sent him about the debt issue. Mr.
Wyrick said we are in serious times and he is getting information out to people to let
them know what is going on but he is not implying that we have problems like in
Washington. Mr. Wyrick applauds the Board’s efforts that they are fiscally sound in
Franklin County.
Allen Piper wanted to reserve balance of his time and has a third question which
has been a concern of his for a long time and noticed that when there are presentations
the Board gives them unlimited time and the media but the people having public
comment only have a five minute limit. Commissioner Thomas asked to clarify his
question, does he want presentations only to be five minutes also? Mr. Piper responded
that he’s not saying equal time but if an individual like himself goes over five minutes
then it would be common courtesy to allow him to go longer and should be latitude given
if go over the allotted limit.
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On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of July 26, 2011 and July 28, 2011 meetings.
Before approving board actions Commissioner Thomas responded to the Visitors
Bureau question raised earlier by Mr. Piper and said radio broadcasting is a tremendous
way to reach the public and is used to educate and encourage people to come to
Franklin County to visit and spend money. He said there are limitations to how this
money is spent and advertising is one of them so he supports this contract. Chairman
Keller also commented that this sponsorship is to promote the Franklin County website
and events in the area and with economic times it’s important to keep visitors coming to
Franklin County. Commissioner Ziobrowski wanted to reiterate his support for the
Sidwell Contract and is proud and happy to move forward with this great project.
The Board reviewed Aging matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract listing of all
contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 for the Area Agency on Aging
department. Contract list is maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include
vendor name and address, type(s) of services provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Renewal contract between the County of Franklin and DEX for
the block ads in the 2011 CenturyLink phone directory for Aging, Drug and Alcohol, and
MR/MR/EI for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $715.00 per
month, paid by the three above mentioned departments.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
between the County of Franklin and CenturyLink for maintenance on the ECS 1000 (911
switch) at 911 back-up center located at the Court House so it is up and running in case
of a problem at the current 911 center which would necessitate center relocating to the
Court House to be operational there, providing security in knowing the back-up center is
prepared in case of an emergency. This contract is for the period of August 20, 2011
through August 19, 2012 at a cost of $26,376.12, covered by Wireline Funds grant.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA Emergency Management Agency for
the Emergency Management Performance Grant to reimburse the partial salary and
benefits of the EMA Coordinator position for a grant amount of $27,134.00 for the grant
period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment Update for
Calendar Year 2010 where the County was awarded $21,625.00 for the chemical
reporting from the facilities within the County.
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The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the New contract between the County of Franklin, Healthy
Communities Partnership and all Franklin/Fulton School districts for Student Assistance
Programs which are mandated three-way agreements between each school district,
MH/MR and D&A (the County) for defining clearly the roles of each entity bound by the
agreement, making it easier for students to gain needed support to overcome barriers to
their learning and to reduce service duplication. These agreements are for the period of
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Final HSDF
expenditure report for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 where the County received $175,776.00
which is a decrease from last fiscal year of $47,651.00 or 27%.
The Board reviewed additional Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Report to PA
Department of Agriculture on food distribution in the amount of $3,462.11 to reimburse
South Central Community Action Program for their Emergency Food Assistance
Program for personnel, travel, copies, telephone, supplies/postage, space costs, &
liability insurance for the period of April through June, 2011.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Contract between the County of Franklin and The Sidwell
Company to undertake a cadastral data conversion project that will create a seamless,
digital database delineating all real parcels of property within Franklin County. There are
approximately 71,150 parcels in the county. Sidwell will utilize subdivision plans, deeds,
surveys, digital orthophotography, existing tax parcel maps, property records database,
and other documentation to prepare the cadastral GIS for the county. The project will
include workflow analysis, the geodatabase design, system integration, and training to
implement the project. The cost of the contract is $744,720.00 for a three year period
through 2013.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between the
County of Franklin and WJEJ – Hagerstown Broadcasting for the Visitors Bureau to
sponsor morning news and sports on WJEJ a minimum of three days each week for a 26
week period for remainder of 2011 at a cost of $1,560.00 for the period of July 1, 2011
through December 31, 2011. Room Tax revenues covers the cost of this contract.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, Edge Rubber notified the County of
a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality Operating Permit
Renewal application is being applied for a process plant, 7A1, 7A2, 7A4, cooling water
tower, and a combustion exhaust stack on Progress Road, Chambersburg, PA.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Permit being applied by S&A Homes, Inc. for discharge of stormwater
from construction activities for the Eagle Rock Subdivision located on property in Greene
Township.
The Board met with the Human Resources Associate, Nursing Home
Administrator and the Controller for Salary Board matters.
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Dr. Barry Parks, Nursing Home Administrator, Carol Knisely, QUnique President
CEO, Mary Kimmel, Finance Manager and Alma Cullers, Director of Nursing met with
the Board to review the quarterly Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Governing Board Report which is attached and made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE BOARD
FALLING SPRING NURSING AND
REHABILITATION CENTER
JUNE-AUG, 2011
OPERATIONS:
WINDOW INSTALLATION PROGRESS UPDATE
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD REPORT
CENSUS
REHABILITATION THERAPY INITIATIVE
NURSING:
MDS (resident assessment process) SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS –RESULTS
Geropsychiatry TeleMedicine progress update
FINANCE:
MEDICARE BAD DEBT AUDIT RESULTS
FINANCIALS