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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 23, 2020, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery 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 John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the January 14, 2020 and January 16, 2020
meeting.
Commissioner Ziobrowski said he had a question on Tuesday concerning the
difference in solicitor amounts for elected officials and Ms. Gray has an answer to his
or
compares to the other, but the Controller informed her that the solicitor in his office
handles two matters which are Controller matters and Retirement matters. He said he
y use a
solicitor more often than other elected officials. Commissioner Ziobrowski said he does
he asked if the solicitors keep track of how many hours they conduct county business.
He wonders if we could tactfully ask for records of how often they use their solicitors.
Chairman Keller said he remembers we did ask row officers to track their solicitors
throughout the year to make sure they perform the hours they are being paid for. We
could ask for this again and when budget time comes around we can right size it. Ms.
Gray said that she will ask the Fiscal department to see if they are still tracking their
r.
The Board reviewed Area Agency on Aging matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Home and Community Based Waiver Services Enrollment to
the PA Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Living to continue use of
the PROMISe system to validate whether consumers are enrolled in Medicaid based
services, for the period of January 15, 2020 through January 14, 2025.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute Change Order #2 from Lobar, Inc. (General Construction) for the
Franklin County Administration Building for the removal of a storage tank and
contaminated soil for an additional cost of $11,630.35.
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The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #2 from Triad Engineering, Inc. for the
Franklin County Administration Building for additional testing fees related to the removal
of petroleum contaminated soil at a cost of $8,990.76.
The Board reviewed Controller matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and David C. Cleaver, Esquire to provide contract attorney services
at a cost of $13,830.74, for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Retirement
Plan Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Voya Retirement
Insurance and Annuity Company for benefit eligible employees the opportunity to enroll
in a deferred compensation retirement savings account. This provides employees with
more retirement planning options and allows employees to elect how their funds are
invested. Voya will conduct ongoing on-site education and enrollment sessions,
maintain recordkeeping of participant records and process transactions in a timely
manner, beginning January 1, 2020.
The Board reviewed Tax Assessment matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the certification of the
amount of County and County Library Taxes on real estate and mobile homes in the
various political subdivision of the county and the name of the Tax Collectors of said
political subdivisions for the year 2020.
The Board reviewed additional Tax Assessment matters. On a motion by John
T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the acceptance
and authorizations of additions and exonerations to the Tax Collectors of Franklin
County of the year 2018 and 2019, in order for the Tax Collectors listed to close their
2018 and 2019 County and County Library Duplicates.
The Board reviewed Treasurer matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Clinton Barkdoll, Esquire to provide contract attorney services at
a cost of $1,874.00, for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Shelly Witter & Fox notified the County
of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General NPDES Permit
being applied by Thomas C. Gift III for construction of a new storage building and new
driveway, located in Peters Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Edge Rubber Recycling, LLC notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Waste Management
Permit Minor Modification for the purpose of a property addition and De-wasting
Demonstration, located in the Borough of Chambersburg.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, SWCA Environmental Consultants
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter
105, General Permit 5 and General Permit 11 being applied by Texas Eastern
Transmission, LP to install protection on existing Line 2 gas pipeline system, located in
Greene Township.
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On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:48 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review personnel and real estate matters. No action will be required after
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:16 a.m.
Commissioner John Flannery left the meeting at 11:10 AM.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:17 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
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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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski