HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-19 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 19, 2016, with the
following members present: David S. Keller 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.
Chairman Keller announced that Commissioner Thomas will not be in attendance
today. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the April 12, 2016 and April 14, 2016 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, April 21, 2016.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, County
Administrator, explained that item #4, engagement letter for Smith Elliott Kearns and
Company is needed due to the Fiscal department being without a key position for the
last few months and reporting documents are due. We will use the firm as needed since
we need someone with a CPA background. Chairman Keller asked if board action item
#2, agreement with Stiltner, Taccino & Hamilton, is replacing an attorney? Mr. Hart
explained that the firm is replacing the conflict attorney contract with Attorney James
Reed who has terminated his contract. The following items were approved today while
the remaining items will be approved Thursday, April 21, 2016.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved agreement between the County of
Franklin and the firm of Stiltner, Taccino & Hamilton to provide conflict attorney services
for Franklin County at a starting rate of$39,704.40 and will increase to a rate of
$58,499.30 for the year 2017 and a rate of$59,669.29 for the year 2018. The contractor
will be reimbursed for printing costs not to exceed $100.00 per case. Printing costs over
$100.00 will require a Court Order. In cases which go to trial, the Contractor will be paid
a rate of$65.00 per hour including all time after the pre-trial conference with the Court.
This contract is for the period of April 25, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Engagement Letter for Smith
Elliott Kearns and Company to provide accounting assistance to the Fiscal Department
during a staff vacancy, at a cost of$80.00 per hour through June 30, 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to appoint Jackie Mowen and Ronnie Martin to the Franklin County Industrial
Development Authority for a term of April 4, 2016 through April 4, 2019.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS