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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-13 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 2018 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 13, 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. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the minutes of the December 4, 2018 and December 6, 2018 meeting. The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $786,450.00 to increase the revenue and corresponding expenditures for additional State, Federal, and Program Income received during calendar year 2018. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the lease agreement between the County of Franklin and the Pennsylvania State University to lease the stable, indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, pasture, Franklin Farm Lane Barn facility and garden areas all located on the east side of 191 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg at a cost of $1.00 per year for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Keyser Consulting Group for the purchase of one Polycom unit for Court of Common Pleas and ten Polycom real presence applications for Magisterial District Judges at a cost of $6,148.94. Cost of the purchase will be reimbursed by AOPC grant funds. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the correction to the action taken on 11/8/18 for Court Administration for a quote from Keyser Consulting Group for the purchase of a Polycom video conferencing unit at a cost of $10,519.60. Cost of the purchase will be reimbursed by AOPC. This will correct the description of the purchase from a Polycom video conferencing unit to the purchase of a video conference bridge. The bridge allows multiple video conference calls to be routed through ITS. This is a correction to the board action product description only, there is no change to the quote. The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $51,630.00 to transfer unspent 2017 funds for fiscal year 2017-2018 to calendar year 2018 for expenditures. The Board reviewed Grants/Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of Veterans Trust Fund grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to cover costs associated with dog training services for Operation Save A Vet, Save A Pet for the term of June 1, 2019 through June 1, 2020. The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. Harold Wissinger, Controller, was present to express his support for the resolution relating to self-funded dental insurance program. He explained that his office has been working with Human Resources and County Administration and they are in support of this action and even looked at how this would lower the costs and also to evaluate how the process works and gain a better understanding of the process with the potential of doing this for health insurance. He understands with the additional savings there can be additional risks so he wanted to see how it operates. His office is willing to work with the group on it being successful and sees it as a win for the County. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the consideration of a resolution to authorize the payment of certain ongoing claims related to the County's self-funded dental insurance program. The Board reviewed additional Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and Penncares Support Services to provide five compassion fatigue trainings at $400 per training, which will focus on compassion fatigue; differentiate burnout vs. compassion fatigue; secondary traumatic stress related to various traumatization from repeated exposure to traumatic material. There will be a mix of lecture, activities and video. The trainings will last approx.2-3 hours and all of the trainings will take place in 2018. The county will also reimburse the presenters for mileage and food, not to exceed $400. The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $20,141.00 for the Human Services Development Fund to transfer unspent 2017 budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 into calendar year 2018 for expenditure. 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 Amberson Valley Historical Society to award $1,200.00 from the Hotel Tax Fund. Grant funds will be used for publishing a book on the history of Amberson Valley, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Capitol Theatre Center to award $20,000.00 from the Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant, utilizing the Theatre, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the first amendment to the 2017 Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant between the County of Franklin and the Franklin County Historical Society for the climate control for the Old Jail project. This amendment is to extend the original agreement to December 31, 2019. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Historic Letterkenny Chapel and Franklin County Veterans and 911 Memorial Park to award $12,000.00 from the Franklin County Tourism funds will be used for repairs to the bell tower, replacement of the air conditioning system and installation of interactive cameras, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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 MACWell to award $5,625.00 from the Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant, utilizing the Marcellus Shale funds. Grant funds will be used for signage for Johnstons Run Streamside Trail, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc. to award $20,000.00 from the Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant, utilizing the Redevelopment Project, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Mont Alto Historical Society to award $1,600.00 from the Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant, utilizing the headquarters, for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the quote from Everbridge, Inc. to implement an internal mass notification system which will be used by Administration, DES, Commissioner's Office and Risk Management for immediate notification of incidents and/or events that affect county employees, departments, buildings and operations, at a cost of $75,166.79 for the period of December 13, 2018 through December 31, 2023. A RFP was issued for this service, three companies responded, and Everbridge provided the best qualified proposal. The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the quote from SSS Printing to prepare and print the county tax bills for 2019 in the amount of $5,677.00 Request for quotes were requested with 2 responses. SSS Printing was the lowest qualified quote In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Falling Spring Environmental Services, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES permit application being applied by Harman Snack Group, Inc. for discharges of stormwater associated with the Wastewater Treatment Facility on property located in Antrim Township. Justin Slep, Director of Veterans Affairs, was present to provide a certificate of completion to a service dog and her handler, Charles Martin who is a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Slep provided an update on the program and that there are 10 dogs that are currently in training. There is one more dog that will be getting placed in the next few months. They are also in the process of teaming up two more veterans with program dogs. Mr. Slep explained that the service dog named Abby is a 3 year old chocolate lab mix who was trained by Helen Carlson with Good Dog Training. She completed her required testing in November. Helen Carlson said she is always honored Commissioner Thomas said that these programs are getting more recognition due to orrectional Institute in Hagerstown, MD. He asked Ms. Carlson how a dog adjusts when something Carlson explained that dogs are very resilient and can transition very well. The Board presented Mr. Martin with a plaque and thanked him for his service. The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ Robert L. Thomas ____________________________________ Robert G. 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