HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-13 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 13, 2016, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski. The Board
attended the Prison Board meeting. 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 attending the
meeting today. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
James Moreland provided public comment regarding the mental health system at
the Prison and Probation Office. Mr. Moreland stated that he was mistreated while
incarcerated at the Jail and that inmates are only allowed out of their cell for 2 hours a
day and there are no programs available for inmates. Mr. Moreland also stated that he
is trying to press charges against a probation officer because he had some money
missing but no one will give him her name that was at his apartment. Chairman Keller
informed Mr. Moreland that Assistant County Administrator Gray would get his contact
information and set up a time for him to provide more details at a later date.
Megan Shreve, Director of South Central Community Action Program (SCAAP),
provided public comment and thanked the board for appointing Rick Wynn, Human
Services Director, as a political appointee to the SCCAP Board. She hopes they will
appoint another person after Mr. Wynn's retirement. Ms. Shreve also informed the
Board that next week SCCAP is having a hunger challenge, encouraging people to live
on $4 a day to get a feeling of being food insecure like many low income individuals and
especially seniors have to experience. Ms. Shreve also mentioned the reduction in ESG
funding coming down from Housing & Urban Development and the Department of
Community Economic Development. She explained that they cut their operating costs
and put the funds into the RAPID Rehousing program. SCCAP requested $130,000 but
will only be receiving $28,000. Chairman Keller asked Rev. Bill Burcher, who was in
attendance, about their reduction for the New Hope Shelter but Rev. Burcher did not
have the figures with him but he stated they would have to do more fundraising to make
up the loss in funds. Ms. Shreve wanted to point out that the ESG already has a dollar
for dollar match so they are already working hard to raise those funds.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the October 4, 2016 and October 6, 2016 meetings.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Report to the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services showing expenses and revenues of Act
148 funding for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, in the amount of$9,649,224.00.
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The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the quote from Morefield Communications to upgrade outdated phone
systems at MDJ Offices, at a cost of$42,787.99.
The Board reviewed District Attorney/Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Maintenance
Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA District Attorney's Institute to
provide maintenance on the PA SAVIN victim notification system at a cost of$5,143.86,
for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. The cost will be split
between the District Attorney's Office and the Jail.
The Board reviewed Grants/Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the contract between
the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) in the amount of$277,231.00,
for the period of September 19, 2016 through March 19, 2018. The funds support two
homeless shelters -- SCCAP and Waynesboro New Hope Shelter --with operating costs
and essential services such as homelessness prevention, case management, financial
and rental assistance.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Emerson Network Power to provide semi-annual
maintenance on the uninterrupted power service (UPS) and battery cabinet for DES/911
(Building 426)for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, at a cost of
$12,492.58.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Maintenance
Agreement between the County of Franklin and AutoClear LLC for preventative
maintenance on three of the County's x-ray scanners for a one-time cost of$2,100.00,
paid for by the Worker's Compensation Trust.
The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the quote
from AutoClear LLC to repair the x-ray machine at the Hearing Annex at a cost not to
exceed $6,117.00, paid for by the Worker's Compensation Trust.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. Steve Rock, Director of
Property Management, was present to recommend the Roof Replacement Project bid be
awarded to Bonded Applicators for both projects. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to award the bid for the Roof
Replacement Project for Franklin County Stone Bridge Building on Franklin Farm Lane
and Building 426 on New York Avenue at Letterkenny Army Depot both to Bonded
Applicators for a total bid price of$125,536.00 for Building 426 and $45,197.00 for the
Stone Bridge Building. This bidder was the lowest responsible bidder.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
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