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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 29, 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 the addition of an
executive session after Solicitor’s Time to discuss a personnel matter. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt
the amended agenda.
Allen Piper provided public comment and stated that he has concerns with the
Harmon building and potential liability. He stated that he represents CRG members and
requested that he be allowed to go through the building before it is torn down. He also
stated he is aware that someone else had been denied access to touring the building
because of unsafe conditions. He wanted Commissioner Keller to report back on this
request and also wanted to know if the borough and adjoining property owners have
been notified of its condition.
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 December 20, 2011 and December 22, 2011
meetings.
The Board reviewed Coroner Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the lease agreement
between the County of Franklin and Jeffrey and Phoebe Conner for lease of office space
to conduct Coroner business located at 1497 Loudon Road, Chambersburg at a cost of
$275.00 per month for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the extended contract
between County of Franklin and Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC for audit services for the
County’s Transportation Department for four years in the amounts of $7,800.00 for years
ending June 30, 2012 and 2013; $7,955.00 for year ending June 30, 2014; and
$8,115.00 for year ending June 30, 2015.
The Board reviewed Human Resources 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 AmeriFlex, to
assist the County in managing the accounts for all employees who enroll in the Medical
Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts with varying administrative
fees for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
The Board reviewed MH/MR/EI 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 Department of Community and Economic
Development (DCED) to cover partial operating costs to include personnel costs which
provides security and supervision at both the County Homeless Shelter (SCCAP) and
the New Hope Shelter in Waynesboro (faith-based) for a grant amount of $102,582.00
for the period of December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2013.
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The Board reviewed Property Management 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 Analytical
Laboratory Services, Inc. to provide asbestos removal specifications for the boiler
replacement project at the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehab Center at a one-time cost
of $1,200.00.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal
contract between the County of Franklin and Butler’s Specialty Cleaning to provide
service on exhaust system in the nursing home’s Dietary in the amount of $385.00 per
cleaning for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
renewal contract between the County of Franklin and Nitterhouse Alarm Communication
to provide service on fire alarm system including annual inspection and preventative
maintenance in the amount of $228.00 for the period of January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the proposal from Cleveland Brothers to repair a
generator internal leak at the Nursing Home while providing stand-by emergency service
throughout the repair process at a cost of $4,776.00.
The Board reviewed Liquid Fuels matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the applications to Encumber
Liquid Fuels Tax Funds between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation for the following bridges in Franklin County:
Bridge # 27 – Unencumbering $691,086.22
Bridge # 28 – Unencumbering $485,776.26
Bridge # 27 and 28 – Encumbering $901,000 combined
Bridge # 55 – Increase by $50,000
Bridge # 121 – Decrease by $211,000
Bridge # 54 – Encumbering $30,000
Bridge # 116 – Encumbering $30,000
Bridge # 131 – Unencumbering $50,000
Bridge # 133 – Unencumbering $95,018
Bridge # 134 – Unencumbering $32,105.75
Bridge Maintenance – Encumbering $415,000
(#s 2, 7, 15, 23, 26, 33, 39, 43, 44, 49, 50, 65,
88, 91, 98, 101, 112, 119, 125, 128, 131, 133, 134)
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Curfman and Zullinger
Surveying, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NDPES Permit application being applied by Landis N. Weaver for the
construction of a chicken housing facility located off Rowe Run Road, Orrstown, PA.
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The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award the bid for
the Franklin County Judicial Renovations to the following bidders as well as approving
Alternate #1- New Ramp at Old Courthouse, Alternate #3 – Alterations to Existing Stairs,
Alternate #4 – Add Wheelchair Lift, Alternate #7 – Add Carpet to Jury Assembly Room,
Alternate #8 – Substitute Abuse Resistant Gypsum Board and Alternate #9 – Bullet
Resistant Panels: General Contract to W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc. for a base bid
price of $1,325,000.00; Plumbing Contract to Edwin L. Heim Company for a base bid of
$86,435.00: Mechanical Contract to MidState for a base bid price of $179,893.00;
Electrical Contract to McCarty and Son, Inc. for a base bid of $141,712.00 and the
Elevator Contract to ThyssenKrupp Elevator for a base bid price of $48,800.00. Total for
all base bids is $1,781,840.00 plus $143,000.00 for the alternates for a grand total of
$1,924,840.00. These proposals are the lowest responsible bidders. The
Commissioners decided to maintain the option to include Alternate #4 in the contract but
outside the change order process. The Commissioners wish to visit a location that has a
similar lift in operation before approving this alternate. Commissioner Keller also stated
that he wishes to see what the rolled curbing would look on Lincoln Way East before the
decision is made to install this curbing. Mr. Hart advised that the plan is to not install
curbing and detail no parking spaces by striping and signs along Lincoln Way East.
Solicitor Mary Beth Shank asked the Board to approve a resolution authorizing
the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note with Farmers & Merchants Bank. Proposals
were requested and four banks responded. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolution #2011-19, which
is attached and made a part of these minutes.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 11:12 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
11:27 a.m. No action will be required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS