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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 18, 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.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and asked a question on the inheritance
tax at the Federal level and Chairman Keller said he would check on it and get back to
Mr. Lightfoot.
Ken Jones provided public comment and asked about the supplemental
appropriation on the board action listing today. Chairman Keller responded that the
Board will address during contract discussions.
The minutes of October 11, 2011 and October 13, 2011 meetings were read.
These will be approved Thursday, October 20, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The Board addressed
the supplemental appropriation question raised by Mr. Jones and explained that the new
phone system will be paid for by a combination of funds that were being held in
contingency for other projects, as well as funds from reserves. The supplemental
appropriation represents the transfer of funds from reserves into the appropriate line
item in the budget for the new phone system. The amount appropriated from reserves is
consistent with the amount that Chief Administrator said would be needed when he
presented the project to the Board on September 15, 2011. John Hart also gave an
overview of the work release initiative. The Agreements, Contracts and Reports will be
approved Thursday, October 20, 2011.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters and conducted a bid opening for a
Wheelchair Ramp for a Mental Health Client. The following bidder submitted a bid:
Archwood Homes, LLC for a bid amount of $21,000.00. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to forward the bid
received to the MH/MR Director, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for their
review. The Board will award or reject the bids on October 25, 2011 at 10:15 a.m.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. for Tax Assessment
Appeals.
The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes met to hear tax assessment
appeals.
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The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS