HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-24 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, MARCH 2 , 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 2 , 2015, 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, a Moment
of Silence, 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.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the March 17, 2015 and March 19, 2015 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, March 26, 2015.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked about board action item #7 and what the improvements will be at the old
jail. Chairman Keller responded that the improvements are handicapped accessibility
issues with their restrooms but he will seek clarification from the Historical Society before
Thursday's meeting. Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on board action
item 5, grant for Veterans Affairs. Shalom Black, Grants Manager, was present and
explained that the grant is from the Veterans Trust Fund awarded to the County for the
new service dog program. Commissioner Thomas explained this is one of the Veterans
Affairs Director's initiatives to help serve our veterans and he is glad to see this grant
being received. Commissioner Ziobrowski mentioned a letter the Commissioners
received from the Amvets concerning a talk Justin Slep gave and how favorably
impressed they were with him. Commissioner Thomas said he has heard Mr. Sle
speak and he was impressed with him because he's on a mission. He said they did a
good job hiring him as the Veterans Director. Chairman Keller said when Slep was hired
the board asked him to expand the office's mission and he's done a good job so far.
This program will help veterans with disabilities or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and
the Board will look for updates as this project unfolds. The following item was approved
today. The remaining items will be approved Thursday, March 26, 2015.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Resolution #2015®
1 authorizing the County Administrator as the designated signatory for the execution of
documents, notices, contracts and management of projects through PennDOT's required
Electronic Contract Management System (EC S).
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, requested the Board consider a resolution to
approve tax-exempt financing for a portion of the construction of a new women's shelter
and advocacy center to be located in the County of Franklin. Ms. Shank explained the
Franklin County Industrial Authority agreed to issue tax exempt financing for 2.5 million.
There was a hearing on March 19th for the issuance of this obligation. She reminded the
Board that this does not obligate the county financially; rather, it is a public approval
requirement of the Internal Revenue Code. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Resolution #2015-02 and that
the attached resolution be made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS