HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-11 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 11, 2016, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting at the Jail. 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. John Hart, County Administrator, asked to
remove board action item #2, CGL Communications, Inc., from the agenda for further
investigation of the contract. The Board approved to amend the agenda.
There was no public comment.
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 the February 2, 2016 and February 4, 2016
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the List of
Subsidized Adoption Assistance Agreements on behalf of the Franklin County Children
and Youth Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive
children, for the period of October 2015 through December 2015. Contract listing is
maintained for proper accounting of all contracts.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Liquid Fuels matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the report of
Franklin County Liquid Fuels Act 89 Tax Fund to Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation account for revenue and disbursements for the year 2015.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Second
Amendment to the Human Service Enhancement Grant Agreement between the County
of Franklin and Healthy Communities Partnership, Inc. to extend the term ending of the
original agreement to June 30, 2016. All other terms and conditions of the original
agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal/Human Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Second Amendment to the Human Service Enhancement Grant Agreement between the
County of Franklin and South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. to extend the
term ending of the original agreement to June 30, 2016. All other terms and conditions
of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal/Human Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Second Amendment to the Human Service Enhancement Grant Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Waynesboro Community and Human Services to extend the term
ending of the original agreement to June 30, 2016. All other terms and conditions of the
original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
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The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Waynesboro New Hope Shelter to enhance options for Offender
Reentry. New Hope will provide room and board, transportation and case management
for participants in Franklin County's Offender Re-entry Program for a maximum
encumbrance of$121,800.00, for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2016.
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 for professional wellness services between the County
of Franklin and Chambersburg YMCA, for a full-time Health Coordinator, to continue the
Wellness Initiatives for County Employees. The Coordinator's focus will be to improve
the health of the county workforce working in conjunction with our benefit vendors.
Benefits will include reduced Y memberships; County Wellness Committee and
newsletters with tips for prevention; metrics; history reports of ID scans; coordinate
biometrics; promote physical activities and assessment of a Community Healthy Living
index, at a cost of$60,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2016.
The Board reviewed additional 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 agreement between the County of Franklin and
Spherion Staffing Services to provide temporary employment services beginning March
1, 2016. Fees will vary depending on the position being filled.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
proposal Agreement from Morefield Communications for the purchase of a new Cisco
Switch, to be located at the Jail, at a cost of$11,463.60. This will connect the Jail to the
newly installed fiber network that runs between the Emergency Services building and the
Jail.
The Board reviewed Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention
(MH/ID/EI) matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract listing for all contracts and addendums
for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for the MH/ID/EI Departments. Contract listing is maintained for
proper accounting of all contracts to include vendor name, address, type(s) of service
provided and rate(s) charged for services.
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 amendment to the original agreement between the County of
Franklin and Tim Goetz to provide snow and ice removal on an as needed basis at the
Greencastle Senior Center. This amendment will extend the original agreement through
December 31, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain
in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Risk 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 agreement between the County of Franklin and PMA
Management Corporation to provide Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator
(TPA) services. The TPA pays claims, files bureau forms, coordinates claims handling
services and monitors claims. This agreement is at a cost of$16,500.00 for the period
of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
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In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General Permits for storm water discharge during construction and an erosion
and sedimentation control plan applications being applied by Quincy Township to extend
the water system to tie into the water system at Quincy Village (PSL). Quincy Township
owns and operates the Quincy Village System.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Red Barn Consulting,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
CAFO Permit Renewal application being applied by Acorn Farms, Inc. for an existing
swine operation, located in Lurgan Township.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters and conducted a bid opening
for Construction of Bridge 84 and 84a. John Hart, County Administrator, explained the
County had to wait on permits from Department of Environmental Protection which
delayed us from bidding for this project. I In the interim, CS Davison developed new bid
specs with a noon deadline to receive bids. The original bid specs had a 10 am deadline
to receive bids. The County did not receive the latest bid spec book so our ad said to
receive the bids by 10:00 AM. Mr. Hart explained further that Mary Beth Shank, County
Solicitor, reviewed and believes that we are on firm ground and we did not turn anyone
away. Steve Malesker, CS Davidson Bridge Engineer, was present for the bid opening.
Mr. Malesker explained these bridges are two existing bridges in Antrim Township on
Shinham Road. We will be replacing both bridges with concrete box culverts and
replace them both at the same time to save money. He explained that PennDot will be
busy replacing box culverts this year so his hope was to bid this early to get ahead of
them so we can get the project completed. Mr. Malesker said that money has been
encumbered for both these projects through liquid fuels funds. The following bidders
submitted bids: Doli Construction Corp. from Chalfont, PA bid a total amount of
$826,314; Shiloh Paving and Excavating, Inc. from York, PA bid a total amount of
$761,440.00; David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. from Chambersburg, PA bid a total
amount of$648,567.00; DL George & Sons, Waynesboro, PA bid a total amount of
$630,723.83; Abel Construction Company from Mountville, PA bid a total amount of
$847,614.45; George S. Hahn and Son from Fort Littleton, PA bid a total amount of
$708,659.47. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to forward the bids received to County Administration, CS
Davidson, and the County Solicitor for their review. The Board will award or reject the
bids on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS