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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 11, 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda. Chairman Keller announced that Commissioner
Ziobrowski is preparing for a meeting being held at the Chambersburg School
Administration Building with legislators.
Ken Jones provided public comment and asked if the information provided in the
Public Opinion on telecommunications was correct? Commissioner Keller responded
that the information in the paper was correct. Mr. Jones asked if the Nortel system is a
better buy or does Morefield Communications have a friend in the County?
Allen Piper provided public comment and asked what the additional equipment is
relating to the Morefield Communications amendment? Mr. Piper also asked for more
clarification on the Zigmund proposal and what insurance consulting services are being
provided? Commissioner Keller informed Mr. Piper that the Board will discuss his
questions during Board Actions. Commissioner Thomas responded to Mr. Jones
comment about impropriety and informed him that the Board does not know anyone at
Morefield and he didn’t know anything about the other proposal, however, staff was
aware and they reviewed and determined the USG system was not what the County
needed. Commissioner Keller also responded that staff put together basic requirements
that the system needed to satisfy and based on conversation with USG their system
would not meet those needs. He said Morefield has staffing and experience to do the
work and USG didn’t even meet the basic criteria so was appropriate not to receive a
proposal from them.
The minutes of October 4, 2011, October 5, 2011 and October 6, 2011 meetings
were read. These will be approved Thursday, October 13, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Mr. Hart provided
more information on the Morefield Communications and why an addendum was needed.
Mr. Hart also explained further the Zigmund contract and all the services they provide
and that the County does not have the expertise to provide this service in house. The
following item was approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday,
October 13, 2011.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion
by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the proposal between the County of Franklin and
Schneider Electric / APC Sales & Service Corp. to service the APC UPS system as a
one-time service at a cost of $920.00. If additional labor/repairs are needed, the cost will
not exceed $3,999.99.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for Tax Assessment
Appeals.
The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes met to hear tax assessment
appeals.
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Commissioner Ziobrowski entered the meeting room at 1:45 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
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