HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-16 Elected Officials Salary Meeting Minutes
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery, and Robert G. Ziobrowski. The
meeting was held remotely and was advertised in the Public Opinion on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, proceeded with the business of the
day.
There was no public comment.
Chairman Keller announced that the last resolution by the commissioners regarding elected
officials salaries was enacted in 2018 and it established salaries through the end of 2023. This
shall be adjusted with this resolution and it becomes effective January 1, 2024. Commissioner
Flannery asked why are we dealing with salaries in 2023 and 2024. Chairman Keller responded that
Ziobrowski said by
law we have to set the salaries before elected officials enter office.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #2020-20
WHEREAS, The County Commissioners by P.L. 246, No. 82, Section 2 of November 1, 1979,
amended December 18, 1984 by P.L. 1067, No. 212, Section 1, are vested with the responsibility of
fixing the salaries of all county offices governed by the provisions of said Act, and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2018 the last adjustment granted to said County Officers was
set to become effective January 1, 2023, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the said Act the County Commissioners are prohibited from fixing
salaries in the calendar year in which they are elected and pursuant to the constitution of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted salary adjustments are not permitted for county officers
elected or appointed prior to the fixing of salary adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The 2024 and 2025 base salaries for all county officers permitted to be fixed under Public Law
246 of 1979 shall be set as follows:
1. 2023 base salaries for all said county officers shall be adjusted based upon the percentage of
positive change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from November 2022 to November
2023, effective January 1, 2024;
2. 2024 base salaries for all said county officers shall be adjusted based upon the percentage of
positive change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from November 2023 to November
2024, effective January 1, 2025.
Base salary adjustments shall not apply to any officer holding office on the date of adoption of
the resolution by virtue of an election or appointment to that office which occurred prior to the adoption
of this resolution prohibited by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The additional salary for officers holding multi-offices shall not adjust unless otherwise
provided by law.
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery; 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