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THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, June 7, 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.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the May 29, 2018 and May 31, 2018 meetings.
The Board reviewed Ag Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $65,173.00 to provide budget for the 2018 Mosquito-
Borne Disease Control Grant. The funds will pass through the county to Penn State
University as the subcontractor.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the first amendment to the
agreement (dated May 26, 2017) between the County of Franklin and Linda Campellone
Seilhamer to provide a registered nurse to sign off on all LCD assessments completed
by the FCAAA Staff. This amendment is to increase the encumbrance by $2,500.00 for
a total maximum encumbrance of $11,300.00. All other terms and conditions of the
original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Senior
Community Center Grant Agreement between the Franklin County Area Agency on
Aging and the PA Department of Aging for a grant award amount of $31,983.00 to
purchase software for three senior centers. This software will allow seniors to track their
own activities in the center and will help the manager provide more accurate data on
meal and center utilization.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request additional funding
beyond the grant allocation of $150,000.00 to carry the Intensive Reentry Case
Management program through to the project year end of June 30, 2018. An additional
$15,244.00 will be needed to finish out the grant year. This PMR reflects additional
funding from the Day Reporting Center budget, which will be used during the current
grant year, and to make adjustments to various line items moving funds to the areas
where they are needed.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Jennings
Chevrolet GMC Buick to purchase a Chevrolet Trax in the amount of $21,148.50. This
vehicle will be used by Appraisers to visit and value property. Quotes were requested
and two responses were received. This quote is the lowest qualified quote.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Gwin Dobson &
Foreman notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
permit application being applied by Bear Valley Joint Municipal Authority for a corrosion
inhibitor chemical addition for existing water treatment plant, located in Peters Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Osman
Environmental Solutions, LLC notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection Air Quality Program renewal permit being applied for Warrior
Roofing Manufacturing of PA, LLC to reauthorize existing operations for another 5 years,
located in Greene Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director; the Controller
Harold Wissinger; Mark Singer, Court Administrator; Rick Ackerman, Deputy Chief of
Juvenile Probation; Kurt Hoffeditz, Chief Information Officer; Nina Redding, District
Extension Director for Penn State Ag. Extension; and Bill Bechtold, Warden for Salary
Board matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job description
for the Correctional Treatment Specialist and the Prison Records Specialist position
descriptions in the Jail.
John Hart, Project Manager, asked the Board to enter into an executive session
to discuss real estate matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:39 a.m. this
date for the purpose to review Real Estate matters. No action will be required after
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:11a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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Robert L. Thomas
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Robert G. Ziobrowski