Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-13 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 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. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. There was no public comment. The minutes of the December 6, 2016 and December 8, 2016 meetings were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, December 15, 2016. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Thomas said item #6 is the newest advancement in technology that will enhance the services at the Jail. He said the RFID program is supported by CCAP and it was approved during the CCAP conference in the summer. Major Douglas Burget explained that the system is a real time based information system that will generate reports which are extraordinary. Jail staff will be able to tell where an inmate is while inside and outside the facility. He explained that during the presentation he attended that the paperwork will go away and everything will be logged in electronically. He can look at a monitor in real time to see how the process is being conducted. This system will be tied into the UCM system. The system can be modified to suit the Jail's needs. He could not find anything wrong with this system during the presentation and it will help immensely if there is litigation because there is a tremendous amount of records that they can draw from the system. Commissioner Thomas said that he understands that medical treatment can be tracked also so that will reduce risks. Major Burget responded that the system will track medication and it will be record based and real time. He said it's an outstanding system. Chairman Keller said that he attended the breakout session on this program and he was impressed with it. He said it's good for inmates, the correctional officers and good for the county in general as it will raise the level of information and mitigate liabilities that go with running a jail. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked if they can provide a presentation on this system at the next prison board. The following item was approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, December 15, 2016. The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the purchase of a 2017 Dodge Caravan from Apple CDJR of Hanover in the amount of$23,147.00. Act 148 will pay $18,054.66. This vehicle is needed to transport CYS staff and clients. Request for quotes were completed and this was the lowest qualified quote. John Hart, Chief Clerk, explained that when the preliminary budget was presented, staff met the outline and objectives with no mill increase, using reserves from last year and there are a multitude of initiatives that will be presented to the Board in the future. He said every day we are working on projects and trying to streamline and doing more with less. Staff met the goals and objectives with this budget and there are only minor changes from when it was presented a few weeks ago. Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, said that when staff looked at everything that needed adjusted it was so small that they decided to let it flow as is. According to county code, expenditures haven't increased by more than 10% in total or 25% in function. She explained that the budget was posted on the county's website and in the Commissioners' Office. She did not receive any questions from the outside or inside of the county. Chairman Keller said he's been out in the community several times at speaking engagements and he has heard nothing but positive feedback from constituents. He sees no reason not to move forward with final approval today. Continued on page 2 The Board presented the 2017 Franklin County budget for adoption this date. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the following resolution adopting the 2017 budget: RESOLUTION #2016 - 13 WHEREAS, the 2016 Franklin County Budget has been prepared in accordance with the County Code Act of August 9, 1955 (P.L. 323, No. 130) as amended. WHEREAS, the 2017 Franklin County Proposed Budget was approved on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 and was made available for public inspection for at least 20 days. WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget and date set for the final action on the budget has been made a matter of public notice. WHEREAS, the Adopted Budget does not have increased expenditures of more than ten (10) per centum in the aggregate or more than twenty-five (25) per centum in any function over the proposed budget as made available for public inspection. WHEREAS, the Adopted Budget reflects as nearly as possible the estimated revenues and expenditures for the year 2017. BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Franklin, PA, to adopt the 2017 Budget as presented this date. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the following Resolution be adopted fixing the millage rate for real estate taxes for the year 2017 and the specific sums established to be required for the specific purposes of County Government; hereinafter, set forth during the current fiscal year: RESOLUTION #2016 - 14 BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Franklin, PA. SECTION 1 - That a tax be set and the same is hereby levied on all real property within Franklin County subject to taxation for the County purposes for the fiscal year 2017 as follows: Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of twenty-five (25) mills of each dollar assessed valuation with an additional two and six tenths (2.60) mills for the purposes of retirement of County debt services. SECTION 2 - That for the expenses of the County for the fiscal year 2017 the following amounts are hereby appropriated from the revenue available for the fiscal year for the specific purposes, which amount are fully itemized in the County budget. SECTION 3 - That any Resolution, or part of a Resolution, conflicting with this Resolution be and the same is hereby repealed in so far as the same affects this Resolution. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the following Resolution imposing a total of one and five hundreds (1.05) mills of real estate taxes for the purpose of the County Library in voting districts that have approved imposition of such tax by referendum and as authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of PA in those voting districts. Continued on page 3 RESOLUTION #2016 - 15 BE IT RESOLVED, that a tax at the total rate of one and five hundreds (1.05) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2017 for the County Library purposes, shall be and the same is hereby imposed upon all taxable real estate in Franklin County as heretofore authorized by the voters of the various voting districts and as authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of PA. The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS