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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, September 6, 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.
Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to include Solicitor time after review
of the minutes. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Ken Jones provided public comment and read a statement about the economic
conditions of our Country and the free spending habits of our Elected Officials.
Commissioner Ziobrowski asked Mr. Jones what his statement has to do with County
business? Mr. Jones responded that projects are taken on because they are feel good
projects and only satisfying the good ole boys network.
Jim Stahl also provided public comment and asked when the hearing problem
will be fixed in the Boardroom. Commissioner Keller responded the Board is looking at
fixing the problem in the near future.
The minutes of August 30, 2011 and September 1, 2011 meetings were read.
These will be approved Thursday, September 8, 2011.
The Board met with the County Solicitor who provided an update on the Blighted
Property Committee that the Board will consider establishing an Ordinance on
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September 13.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. Doug Amsley, CYFS Director
and Kyle Stoner, Fiscal Officer met with the Board to provide more information on the
Children & Youth Needs Based Plan and Budget that is in for consideration this week.
This item along with agreements and contracts will be approved Thursday, September 8,
2011.
The Board reviewed information regarding National Preparedness Month. David
Donohue, DES Director along with Emergency Management personnel and
Ryan
Fayetteville Fire Company were present. On a motion by Robert
Elborne, EMS Chief with
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to sign Franklin
County Proclamation #2011-14 proclaiming the month of September 2011 as National
Preparedness Month and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these
minutes.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator met with the Board to provide a
report of County Buildings. Mr. Hart reported there are 30 buildings with 617,647 square
feet and with a value of $77,160,460. He said these buildings are of various ages and
types of operations. Mr. Hart said the 2011 budget is $3,677,823 with 29.5% as
personnel costs, 32.3% utilities costs and 38.2% material and supplies. He said
Property Management performs over 15,000 work orders per year and 75% are
preventative. He stated that industry standards report the county should be realizing a
savings of 25-30% in equipment replacement and repairs by performing preventative
maintenance. He said Property Management has 16 employees with 8 individuals being
employed by Carter Goble Lee. These 8 employees equate to an approximate value of
$657,622 of the total personnel costs for Property Management staff. In conclusion, Mr.
Hart reported that by focusing on a preventative strategy the County is realizing savings
and efficiencies.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION #2011 -14
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
September, 2011
WHEREAS, "National Preparedness Month". creates an important opportunity for every resident
of Franklin County to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergency; and
WHEREAS, investing in the preparedness of ourselves, our families, businesses, and communities
can reduce fatalities and economic devastation in our communities and in our nations; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services public education campaign
and Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, Citizen Corps and other federal, state,
municipal, private, business, and Services are working to increase public activities in preparing for
emergencies and to educate individuals on how to take action; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility or every citizen of Franklin County and
all citizens are urged to make preparedness a priority and work together as a team to ensure that
individuals, families, and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of any type, and
WHEREAS, all citizens of Franklin County are encouraged to participate in citizen preparedness
activities and asked to review the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services website at
franklindes.org or the Ready Campaign website at Ready.gov and become more prepared.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Franklin County Commissioners hereby proclaim
September 2011 as National Preparedness Month, and encourages all citizens and businesses to develop
their own emergency preparedness plan and work together toward creating a more prepared
community.
In Witness Whereof, We have hereunto set our hand and have caused the seal of Franklin County to be
fixed this 6th day of September, 2011.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
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Robert G. Ziobrowski