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TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 26, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the June 19, 2018 and June 21, 2018 meetings were reviewed.
These will be decided upon on Thursday, June 28, 2018.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, and John Hart, Project Manager, to explain
board action item #2, agreement with Noelker and Hull. Mary Beth Shank explained that
the contract with Noelker and Hull is a comprehensive agreement covering architect
services. She explained further that she went through the contract paragraph by
was to negotiate the costs of the contract. Ms. Shank provided more details to the
Board and gave a high-level review of the contract. She complimented Stuart
Christianson who worked with them well. John Hart complimented Ms. Shank who spent
a lot of time on this contract and Stuart Christianson for the long process of refining the
contract. He explained that the cost of this contract is 7.5% of construction costs and
that a previous contract signed in 2016 for $265,000 is rolled up into the 7.5%. Mr. Hart
shared that the contract covers from the beginning of the project to end of the project
with respect to programming, working with subcontractors, meeting with staff, looking at
historic space, reviewing current structures that we are going to remodel, and civil
engineering.. He continued that Noelker and Hull will handle the whole bid process and
meet with contractors. Mr. Hart said that back in 2010 a number of firms were
interviewed and Noelker and Hull and Silling Architects were the top firms to handle this
process. Chairman Keller explained that the Board charged Mr. Hart in 2016 to develop
a contract and Stuart has been involved from the beginning. He sees no reason not to
proceed. Commissioner Thomas explained that this is not designing a house, this is a
specific facility that needs to be designed as precisely as required. They are the
professionals and this is what you have to do to do it right. He has confidence that Mr.
Ziobrowski said that we went through an exhaustive process and Noelker in Hull came
up on top. He is pleased to move forward with Noelker and Hull. Commissioner
Thomas said that we are fortunate to have local people in our back yard to handle this.
The following items were approved today while the remaining items will be approved
Thursday, June 28, 2018.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between Noelker and Hull and Franklin County for
Architect/Engineering services from programming through construction administration of
the Judicial Center, to include the construction of a new downtown courthouse structure
and renovations to the existing courthouse annex and the historic county courthouse,
Administration Annex and Archive building. Scope includes all necessary on-site
improvements, including utilities, all general construction and any necessary demotion of
existing structures and s ite improvements. Architect/Structural Mechanical, Electrical
and Plumbing (MEP) fees at 7.5% of construction costs and additional fees for design
and civil engineering, as set forth in the Agreement.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation
in the amount of $10,000,000 due to incurring expenses related to proceeding with the
court facility improvement project and appropriate the funds in order to pay for them in
2018.
Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and members of the Special Thanks
and Recognition Committee (STAR) were present to honor the Employee of the Month
for June. Melissa Case has worked at the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging since
March of 2015. The selection for the June 2018 Employee of the Month was determined
by the STAR Committee based on the numerous nominations Melissa received. There
were a total of 11 nominations. The STAR nomination form asks what recent event or
changed the process as to how individuals become accepted into the Aging Waiver
Program. Before, consumers were unable to receive any services until they were
approved through the state. However, this new process allows consumers to be care-
managed through the Options Program, while they wait to be potentially approved for the
Waiver Program. Melissa has been absolutely fantastic in providing consumer
information about this transition, as well as preparing the families that will have
assistance in applying for the Waiver Program through
and always has an open line of communication with both clients and co-workers. Melissa
adheres to keeping organized records and client files. She has shared her methods of
becoming more efficient, timely, and accurate with other co-
above and beyond to help her consumers. She has spent many hours working with
consumers, their families, and other agencies to advocate for services. Melissa is willing
housing to avoid eviction. Melissa has devoted many hours to helping the couple get
housing and to ensure they have a proper financial representative payee, medical
attention, food, personal care, and transportation. The consumers obviously love her and
she honestly cares for her consumers. She has the gift of knowing how to diffuse
situations and sincerely listens to what people are say
peers. The nomination form described her as hardworking, trustworthy, resilient, and
understanding. As an Aging Care Manager II, she is a compassionate advocate for, and
is well-
are grateful to Ms. Melissa Case as she exudes a high standard of customer service,
excellence, and respect to the employees and residents of Franklin County. Melissa
Case said she is very humbled and appreciates being nominated. She works with a
great team of people that really care about the people they work with. She feels
anything about compassion, empathy and sympathy. Not only is she intelligent, smart
and handles the waiver program, she has a magic quality and it reflects well on the
Board so they thank her for that. Commissioner Thomas appreciates the comments
about team, they have a great team at the Aging Office and she is a partner of that team.
Commissioner Ziobrowski complimented Ms. Case for her patience and understanding
in her interactions with senior citizens. The Board congratulated Ms. Case.
Commissioner Ziobrowski left the meeting room at 10:05 AM.
The Board reviewed Jail matters and conducted a bid opening for the Sale of a
2006 Ford Expedition.
bid in the amount of $201.99 and Gary Shockey submitted a bid in the amount of
$200.00. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to award to Jessie Taylor for a total bid of $201.99. This was the highest bid
received.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
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