HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-04 Commissioner Minutes MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Monday, January 4, 2016, with the following
members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Commissioner
Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; approved to
appoint David S. Keller as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for
2016. Chairman Keller abstained from voting.
Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, proceeded with the
business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; Robert L. Thomas
was elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2016.
Commissioner Thomas abstained from voting.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; Robert G. Ziobrowski
was elected as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2016.
Commissioner Ziobrowski abstained from voting.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the regular meetings of the Franklin County Commissioners, Salary Board, Election
Board and Retirement Board in the Commissioners' Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each
week beginning at 9:30 a.m. prevailing time, with the exception of the following dates: Thursday,
November 24, 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the County office hours being maintained between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch breaks will be one-half (1/2 hour) in duration and each
department head will be responsible for staggering employee lunch breaks so as to provide
services to the public for the full eight (8) hours of each business day.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the following holidays:
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - January 18
GOOD FRIDAY— March 25
MEMORIAL DAY - May 30
INDEPENDENCE DAY - July 4
LABOR DAY - September 5
VETERANS DAY - November 11
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - November 24 & 25
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - December 23 & 26
NEW YEAR'S DAY—January 2, 2017
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Board for the year 2016.
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On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to serve on the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities
Advisory Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Children and Youth
Advisory Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Drug &Alcohol Advisory Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Franklin County Library Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Local
Emergency Planning Committee for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Council of Governments Board for the year
2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski as the local elected official to the South Central
Workforce Investment Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the
Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Penn State University
Cooperative Extension Board for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Franklin/Fulton County Community Coalition for the
Prevention of Substance Use &Abuse for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Hagerstown Eastern Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Franklin
County Metropolitan Planning Organization for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Gary L. Martin as Chief Assessor for the year 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint John Hart, Jean Byers, Jessica Kuhns and Tiffany Bloyer as the
Administrators for the Franklin County Flexible Benefits Program for the year 2016.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
appoint D. Eugene Gayman for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2018 and Greg
Cook to fill an unexpired term through December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Blighted Property Review
Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Kathleen Newcomer, Paul Gunder and Michael Hicks for a three (3) year
term to expire on December 31, 2018.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Planning Commission Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Cindy
Lawver, Dr. John Benhart and Dr. George Pomeroy for a four (4) year term to expire on
December 31, 2019.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Letterkenny Industrial Development Authority
Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Mark Sheffield, Garry Gontz and Samuel Miller for a five (5) year term to
expire on December 31, 2020; and Bill Bechtold to fill an unexpired term through December 31,
2016 and Harold Gabler to fill an unexpired term through December 31, 2018.
The Board reviewed appointments to the General Authority Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Ernest
Tamer for a five (5) year term to expire on January 3, 2021.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Emergency Services Alliance
Committee. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to appoint Bryan Stevenson and Geoffrey Craven as Primaries for a one
(1) year term to expire on December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Barbara Eberly for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2018.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Library Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Ann
Schnabel and Peggy McCleary for a two (2) year term to expire on December 31, 2017.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Soil Conservation Board. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Paul Witter and Samuel Worley for a four (4) year term to expire on December 31, 2019.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Redevelopment Authority
Board. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Michael Connor for a five (5) year term to expire on December 31, 2020.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Board. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint John Van Horn and Charles Sioberg for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31,
2018; and Anthony Berger to fill an unexpired term through December 31, 2016.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau Board. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Bonnie Shockey, Beth Thoresen, Melodie Anderson-Smith, Paul Luka, Mike Ross and
Jamie Stoner for a two (2) year term to expire on January 1, 2018; and Jackie Mowen, Georgina
Cranston, David Keller, Patti Nitterhouse, Katrina Gayman, Scott Brown, Chris Ardinger, and
Amy Fisher for a one (1) year term to expire on January 1, 2017.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Assessment Appeals Board.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Phillip Pitzer and Thomas Donohue as board members and Richard Briggs and David
Edwards as alternates for a four (4) year term to expire on December 31, 2019.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Handbook and Personnel Policies with amendments
and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the same effects
these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Jail Handbook and Personnel Policies with amendments
and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the same effects
these policies. A copy of this policy is maintained in the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Emergency Management Services Handbook and
Personnel Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in
the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Court's Personnel Manual and include it as part of the
County's Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Risk Management Health and Safety Manual and include it as part of the
County's Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the HIPPA Policies and include it as part of the County's Policies with
amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the
same effects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in the Commissioner's
Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the list of policies and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in
so far as the same affects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in the
Commissioners' Office files.
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The Board reviewed the Tax Return Days for Tax Duplicates. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the following tax return days
of tax duplicates:
• County, Township/Borough, School, and the First, Second
Interim/Supplement duplicates for the Year 2015, along with 2014 Third
and Fourth Quarter Interim/Supplement duplicate will be returned by
Friday, January 15 , 2016.
• Year 2015 Third and Fourth Quarter Interim/Supplement duplicates will
be returned by Friday, January 13, 2017.
• Year 2016 Franklin County Tax Duplicates will be available at the Tax
Services office on Monday, January 25, 2016.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS