HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-22 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 22, 2009, with
the following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and
the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Public Comment was received from Allen Piper, President of Citizens for
Responsible Government who has concerns about unemployment in the area,
401 K's being taken away, and healthcare costs are rising. Mr. Piper is asking that
administrators and executives turn back their salary increase to the general fund or
give it to charity due to these issues.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of January 13, 2009 and January 15, 2009
meetings.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Request from Lewis
Stern for a list of timberland owners who own 50 acres or more.
The Board reviewed Clerk of Courts matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between the
County of Franklin and David C. Wertime, Esquire to provide contracted attorney
services at a cost of $4,213.00 per year for the period of January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman
of the Board to execute the Proposal from Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc. to
provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment at a cost not to exceed $3,775.00.
The Board reviewed Controller's Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $56,530.00 as 2009 original appropriations for the
Controllers Office.
The Board reviewed Coroner's Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
between the County of Franklin and Jan Sulcove, Esquire to provide contracted
attorney services at a cost of $90.00 per hour, with no more than 100 billable hours
annually without consent and approval by the Coroner, for the period of January 1,
2009 through December 31, 2009.
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The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Leasing Contract between the County of Franklin and Pitney
Bowes for lease of two postage machines for Magisterial District Judge's Rock and
Pentz at a cost of $51.49 each for the period of January 22, 2009 through January
21, 2013.
The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter of
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Rainbow International to provide
floor maintenance at the Day Reporting Center at a cost of $350.00 for re-finishing
and $155.00 monthly maintenance for the period of January 2, 2009 through
December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Notice of
Intent to Award and Notice of Award to Capital Area Communications for the
Franklin County Department of Emergency Services Spectracom Netclock bid for a
bid amount of $11,986.50.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from A-
1 Motors to purchase an enclosed trailer at a cost of $6,222.00 to be paid from the
CERT Grant. Three quotes were received and this was the lowest quote.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between the County of
Franklin and Stephen Maitland to provide specialized mental health counsel under
the Jail Diversion Grant program for an annual rate of $60,000.00 for the period of
January 15, 2009 through January 14, 2010.
The Board reviewed MIS matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quotation from Dell Computer
to purchase a file server at a cost of $7,042.52. This company is on the PEPPM
State Contract.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and CCI Cleaning Connection, Inc. to provide
janitorial services at District Justice Hawbaker's Office at a cost of $40.00 per
cleaning session for the period of February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for
the Chairman of the Board to execute the Maintenance Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Control Systems, Inc. to provide maintenance on the building
environmental systems at the Human Services Building at a total cost of $5,636.00
for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and year to year
thereafter until terminated by either party.
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The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quotation from Avail
Business Systems for a mobile file system and removal of a lektriever at a cost of
$17,325.86. This will be paid out of the Prothonotary's technology fund. This
company is on the PA State Contract #4400002570.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter of
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Theodore Sofish, MD, MPH to
provide services as a Medical Director for wellness programs, ordering physician for
influenza vaccine, PPD testing, and Hepatitis B immunizations at a cost of $500.00
for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Great State Publishing/Maryland
Magazine to provide a center spread in the Maryland Life's Traveler at a cost of
$3,800.00 for the period of January 22, 2009 through February 15, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the Count~r of Franklin and Bollman
Charter Service to provide the bus for the February 7t Live and Learn bus tour at a
cost of $600.00 for the period of January 22, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and KG Media
Solutions to produce two commercials for IceFest and Live & Learn Weekend at a
cost of $500.00 for the period of January 22, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Wilson
College for the Visitors Bureau to use the Wilson College Science Center Auditorium
for the February 7t" AM portion of the Live and Learn weekend at a cost of $240.00
rental fee and $4.65 per person for refreshments, not to exceed $600.00 for the
period of January 22, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and
Chambersburg Council for the Arts for the Visitors Bureau to sponsor the IceFest
Fireworks in return for promotion on the IceFest website, billboard promoting the
fireworks, press releases and other media at a cost of $3,800.00 for the period of
January 22, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
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The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and
Chambersburg Ballet Theatre for the Visitors Bureau to sponsor Firebird a ballet
production during IceFest in return Visitors Bureau receives logo on posters and free
advertising in program, cross promotion of upcoming events, press release
recognition, display of FCVB banner at shows and 20% discount on tickets to be
used in the Stay and Play IceFest package. Total cost of contract will not exceed
$3,000.00 for the period of January 22, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Comcast
Spotlight, Inc. to provide 126 commercials for IceFest and 252 commercials for Live
& Learn at a cost not to exceed $2,394.00 for the period of January 22, 2009 through
February 22, 2009.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, Iscdesign notified the County of a
PA Department of Environmental Protection BDWM-General Permit No. 7 to register
one minor road crossing to facilitate the construction of Rutters Farm Store #5
located in Greene Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection Joint
Permit being applied by Accent Developers, LLC for the Paradise Estates Project
located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental General
NPDES Permit being applied by Stone Bridge Farm, LLC for a residential
subdivision located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Remington &
Vernick Engineers notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental
Protection Joint Permit application for Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and
Encroachment Permit and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit being
applied by Shively Motors to extend an existing culvert beneath parking lot located in
Hamilton Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection
renewal permit application for discharges of stormwater from construction activities
for the Sam Armstrong Warehouse Site.
The Board met with the Planning Department and representatives of the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation concerning Rural Planning Organization
(RPO) Grant Agreements.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved Resolution #2009-02, which is attached to these minutes, to
authorize the Chairman to sign all grant agreements for the Rural Planning
Organization (RPO).
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On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the Master Grant Agreement (#520865) between the County
of Franklin and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for
transportation planning and programming for the Franklin County Rural Planning
Organization for the period of January 22, 2009 through July 1, 2010.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the Annual Grant Agreement (#520865-A) between the
County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation to provide for transportation planning and programming services for
Fiscal Year 2008-09 and Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for a total grant amount of
$60,151.50.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss Fiscal matters.
The Board recessed at 10:45 a.m. and will reconvene at 11:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
John A. Hart
Chief Clerk/County Administrator
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Thomas, Chairman
David S. Keller
Robert G. Ziobrowski