HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-16 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 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.
Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to change the executive session to
discuss real estate matters instead of an executive session during Solicitor's Time to
discuss a tax appeal because the Solicitor was not able to be present today. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved
to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the January 9, 2018 and January 11, 2018 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, January 18, 2018.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following items
were approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, January 18,
2018.
The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved amendment#2 to
the original agreement between the County of Franklin and Maranatha Ministry, Inc. for
Candleheart, Inc. to provide shelter services to individuals from the Franklin County
Intensive Re-entry Case Management services to increase the maximum encumbrance
to $27,100.00, for the period of May 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. All other
terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the proposal from Zimmerman, Pfannebecker, Nuffort &Albert,
LLP to provide legal services related to hazardous material spills as referred by the
County Solicitor at a cost of$190.00 per hour, effective October 31, 2017.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the proposal from APEX Valuation Services to provide appraisal-
assessment of four parcels which are currently functioning as Sunnyway Foods and Rite
Aid Pharmacy in the Borough of Greencastle to estimate the market value for each
parcel. The amount of the proposal will be the amount of$2,500.00 and if expert
testimony or personal appearance in negotiations is required, APEX will bill separately at
a rate of$150.00 per hour.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Franklin County Redevelopment Authority to forward Housing
Trust Fund dollars in the amount of$25,000.00 to Franklin County Redevelopment
Authority to be used to provide recovery support housing in Franklin County.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau Board.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the following individuals for the period of January 31, 2018 through January
31, 2019: Katrina Gayman, Patti Nitterhouse, Jackie Mowen, David Keller, Scott Brown,
Georgina Cranston, Chris Ardinger and Amy Weibly and the following individuals for a
period of January 31, 2018 through January 31, 2020: Bonnie Shockey, Melodie
Anderson-Smith, Paul Luka, Mike Ross, Beth Thoresen, Brian McFeaters and Jamie
Stoner.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:47 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. No action will be required after the executive
session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:59 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS