HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 15, 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.
John Hart, County Administrator, asked to amend the agenda to rescind a motion
from last week for the sale of jail shoes bid. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked for more explanation of board
action #5, agreement with Parsons Brinkerhoff and asked if it's for GIS or something
different.
The minutes of the December 8, 2015 and December 10, 2015 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, December 17, 2015.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked Mr. Hart to explain board action #5 to answer Ms. Wertz's question. Mr. Hart
explained this is a firm under a contract with the County and as more work comes along,
we adjust the contract. This contract is through the MPO and is to classify the various
road functions and volume of traffic on the roads. Commissioner Thomas added there
are designated areas of the United States that are considered urbanized areas and part
of Hagerstown comes into the Southern part of the county. This update is required by
Federal guidelines and is consistent with all the items Mr. Hart mentioned.
Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on board action item #1,
supplemental appropriation to adjust 911 funding. Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director,
explained with the change in funding, we used to keep track as two different pots of
money, wire and wireless. Effective in August, wireless money could be paid out of wire
funds so the wire fund is going up. We did not budget for a full year under wireless
funds because we didn't know what full funding would be. In addition, General Fund
expenses that were ineligible are now eligible and they can go to fund 21 for the 911
operations. She said it's a consolidation plus there is additional revenue. The items will
be approved Thursday, December 17, 2015.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to rescind the bid awarded on December 10, 2015 to Holmdel
Footwear, LLC for the Sale of Jail Shoes for a bid price of$1,680.00. This is being
rescinded due to the vendor not wishing to purchase shoes. They are a supplier trying
to sell shoes to the County.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:46 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review the tax appeal of Sayosha v. Board of Assessment; Docket#2009-
5716, 2009-5715 and 2009-5718. Ms. Shank will provide a recommendation after the
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:58 a.m.
Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor, asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal
with Sayosha; Docket#2009-5716, 2009-5717 and 2009-5718. This appeal is the
Clarion Inn and includes three parcels for the hotel, restaurant and overflow
parking. Ms. Shank is asking for approval of the assessed value of$580,000 which
equates to an implied market value of$4,360,000 for 2016. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to authorize Mary
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Beth Shank to enter into an agreement with Sayosha, Chambersburg Area School
District and Borough of Chambersburg. The County will refund Sayosha in the amount of
$33,968.73 for years 2010-2015.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS