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THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, April 26, 2018, 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.
The Board participated in “Take Our Child to Work Day” with 70 children and
their family members participating. Stephanie Craig, Administrative Assistant in Human
Resources, provided the itinerary for the day and explained this is the first event to
attend the Commissioners meeting where John Hart, Project Manager, will speak. She
explained that Mr. Hart was the Franklin County SERVICE values recipient for
Stewardship. Mr. Hart explained that stewardship is taking care of what is given to you
and referenced how he has to take care of his garden by pulling weeds or how the Board
of Commissioners are elected by the taxpayers of Franklin County and are expected to
be good stewards of the county. He continued that stewardship to him is something
given to you, whether its work, body, family or environment, it’s something given to you
and the need to take care of it. Chairman Keller added that one project the Board of
Commissioners is engaged in is the new court facilities project which has been in the
planning stages for ten years. The children were given a tour of the bank vault in the
Commissioners Complex since this will be last time the Take Our Child to Work Day
event that will be held in this building.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
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 April 17, 2018 and April 19, 2018 meetings.
Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to include a proposal from Team
LMI. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to amend the agenda. Carrie Gray, County Administrator, explained the
proposal with TeamLMI is to engage the company for recruiting purposes to enhance the
candidate pool for Chief Public Defender.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Food & Beverage License to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for
the Tuscarora Senior Activity Center at a cost of $82.00. It is a state regulation to have
a food and beverage license renewed annually. There is no increase from last year and
is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Block Grant.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Performance Agreement between the County of Franklin and John
Shindledecker and band to provide entertainment for the Senior Spring Break to be held
at Norlo Park on Friday, May 11, 2018. The band will perform two sets with a break in
between and will be served lunch for four. The cost is $100.00 and will be funded by the
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Block Grant.
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The Board reviewed Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and C.S. Davidson to provide engineering services in
conjunction with the 2018 Franklin County Bridge Maintenance Program in the amount
of $44,000.00, for the period April 2018 through November 2018.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the proposal from TeamLMI to provide recruiting,
advertising, screening and assessment services related to the hiring of a Chief Public
Defender; at a cost of $1450.00 per month, as well as 250.00 per assessment (beyond 3
candidates per month).
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and MCM Consulting Group to
conduct and evaluate a hazardous materials incident tabletop exercise, at a cost of
$6,400.00. MCM will provide all the necessary resources to develop, conduct and
evaluate the tabletop exercise and an after exercise report to identify strengths and
areas for improvement.
The Board reviewed GIS matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Software Maintenance Quote from ESRI, Inc. for the ArcGIS software used
by the GIS, Planning, DES and Tax offices to maintain parcels, road centerlines,
addressing, etc. at a cost of $21,700.00, for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2019.
The Board reviewed Human Services 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 agreement between the County of Franklin and
Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center to rent the facility for Human Services
Training Day on October 16, 2018. Rhodes Grove will provide breakfast, lunch and
snacks during the course of the day for 150 people, at a cost of $3,600.00. All expenses
are paid by Human Services Block Grant.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Varangian Services, LTD to
provide a week long tactical training for the Franklin County Jail CERT Team at a cost of
$14,700.00, for the period of May 1, 2018 through May 1, 2019. This training will help
save the lives of staff members and inmates in the event of riot situation. Quotes were
requested, 3 quotes were received and this was the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed Managed Care matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Professional
Contractor Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement Addendum between
the County of Franklin and Alan Collaut Associates, Inc. for technical services and
support for the purpose of the Health and Human Services Data Warehouse project at a
cost of $136,533.00, for the period of April 13, 2018 through April 13, 2020.
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The Board reviewed additional Managed Care matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Franklin and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance
regarding terms of payment to Alan Collaut Associates, Inc. for services related to the
Health and Human Services Data Warehouse. The County portion of the project will be
$81,919.80.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 10:10 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 11:04 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS