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Home My WebLink About2020-07-22 Commissioner Minutes WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, July 22, 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. The minutes of the July 15, 2020 meeting were reviewed. These will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked for more clarification on items one and three. Stacie Horvath, Human Services Administrator, explained item #1 is a grant agreement with PA Department of Aging which was pre-COVID to continue the CoPilot program that is currently in a few centers. This grant would allow the remaining centers to have the CoPilot program installed. Ms. Horvath continued that the second piece of the grant is to assist with adding additional activities in the Centers Without Walls to encourage more seniors to attend the senior center activities. The plans are moving forward to utilize the money for more outdoor activities to keep social distancing and to slowly get folks back to the centers but with outside activities. Sandra Bolinger, Community Services Director, explained further that we may ask the State for funds to be used for more virtual or to modify the request for more outdoor activities since this grant was written pre-COVID. Ms. Bollinger provided more details on the CoPilot program. Tim Atherton and Tony Padilla from AllCom provided more information on the proposal for the new Milestone surveillance system that will integrate two systems together which would be the best direction for the County going forward. This system would include all cameras for Archives, New Judicial Center and Administration buildings. The items will be approved in the afternoon approval session. Mark Orndorf, County Solicitor, met with the Board to explain the need for a Radio Repeater Ordinance. He explained the reason for the ordinance is due to Antrim Township having concern that some of the warehouse structures in Antrim Township may not have radio capabilities inside their buildings. Mr. Orndorf explained further this is in line with County Code and it will ensure the emergency response team has adequate radio coverage. This ordinance that is drafted applies to new construction and it will enhance emergency network capabilities. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to proceed with advertising of the Ordinance and approval at the next Commissioners meeting. The Board reviewed appointing an individual to the Franklin County Board of Assessment Appeals Board. Chairman Keller said that Nicole Scott is a professional in the real estate business and he recommends her appointment but not only because of her real estate experience she will also provide some gender diversity on the Board. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Nicole Scott for the term of July 22, 2020 through December 31, 2023. Commissioner Ziobrowski wanted to mention that the County received three qualified applicants and he hopes if another appointment would be needed in the future that they would consider that appointment. Continued on page 2 The Board discussed appointing an individual to the AMERICA250PA committee. Chairman Keller explained that the committee was established by the Governor and th legislature to plan for the 250 anniversary of the founding of the United States which will occur in 2026. He explained that the County advertised to the general public and we received four applicants. All applicants were qualified but he feels that Janet Pollard from the Visitors Bureau would be the best fit for this committee. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to appoint Janet Pollard to the AMERICA250PA committee. Commissioner Flannery asked for further discussion and that he has gone back and forth on this appointment and he has received a lot of feedback by email and letters about appointing Robert Thomas to the committee. He asked if the State could appoint someone down the road for Franklin County for a different appointment. Chairman Keller responded that was his understanding. The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for final approval of the items that were reviewed. The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. 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 July 15, 2020 meeting. The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the grant agreement between the County of Franklin and PA Department of Aging to allocate $40,448.00 in funds to be appropriated for the development and improvement of our Senior Centers by implementing the CoPilot system into the (5) remaining Senior Activity Centers for data management and to provide equipment and advertising for the Centers Without Walls (CWOW), a fluid mobile program that engages, educates and provides activities for seniors. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolutions #2020-11 and #2020-12 to authorize the County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator to be the authorized signatories for agreements, notifications and invoices (ECMS) and required Reimbursement Agreement System. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from AllCom Global Services for the new robust Milestone surveillance system at a cost of $59,624.57. The system is being installed for the camera systems in our new construction buildings, at present. As surveillance systems are upgraded at the Jail and existing county facilities, they will be migrated over to this new system, as well. In accordance with PA Act notifications, St. Thomas Development, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Renewal NPDES Permit being applied for St. Thomas Development Quarry located in St. Thomas Township. Continued on page 3 Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director and John Frey, Director of PFM Financial Advisors were present to provide information to the Board on debt refinancing request for proposals. Mr. Frey explained that a little over a month ago he met with the Board to discuss refinancing some bonds for the County. They received great responses. After sending requests for proposals to 20 banks they received 7 bids which was a great result. He continued that the interest rates have remained stable. Mr. Frey provided the board with more information on the debt summary of all bonds that the county pays on its debt, summary of the bids received. The lowest overall interest rate was Chase Bank and he explained the two bids they provided. He continued there was a big range difference in the lowest bid provided by Chase and the next lowest bidder. Mr. Frey th explained that the interest rates will be locked in the morning of July 29then the Board can pass the ordinance at the Commissioners meeting that afternoon. He feels that the rates will remain stable in the next week. He recommends option 1A since that will save the county $385,879. He will work with bond counsel on advertising the ordinance and paperwork and next Wednesday he will make sure the rate is locked in. The Board informed Mr. Frey to proceed with the ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ John T. Flannery ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski