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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 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.
Carrie Gray, County Administrator, asked to amend the agenda to include
consideration of an application for the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Grant.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the amended 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.
The minutes of the February 3, 2021 meeting were reviewed. These will be
decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Project
Manager explained change order number 006-EC from Frank B. Lesher Co and change
order number 28 from Lobar, Inc. both for the Administration Building. Ms. Gray
explained the application for COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program is from
Senate Bill 109 that became Act 1 of 2021 to provide funding for rental assistance and
support for the hospitality businesses that employ fewer than 300 employees. Franklin
County is eligible to receive $1,755,892 and the grant amounts to award are between
$5K to 50K to eligible businesses. She stated that the grant was announced this
morning and needs approved by 5:00 PM tomorrow so time is of the essence. She is
asking that they designate her to obtain the information and documentation as well as
executing the documents. She continued that we plan to contract with Franklin County
Area Development Corporation (FCADC) to administer the program and award the
grants. Ms. Gray will confirm with the County Solicitor that FCADC will be permitted to
play a more active and central role in managing the program and awarding the grants.
The items will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revision of the Deputy
Warden of Security position description for the Jail.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the February 3, 2021 meeting.
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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 #28 from Lobar, Inc., to provide tactile exit signs as
directed by response to RFI-GC-041 at the Administration Building project for an
additional cost of $835.44.
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 #006-EC from Frank B. Lesher Co.,
Inc., to provide two (2) combination CO/heat detectors in the mechanical penthouse as
requested by the owner at the Administration Building project for an additional cost of
$3,409.00.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2020
Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness Report and 21/22 Hazardous
Material Response Fund (HMRF) Grant Application to Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency (PEMA). The report provides PEMA the data needed to create the
required annual report to the General Assembly and application of HMRF funding. The
HMRF allocation and grant agreement will be provided by PEMA at a later date. These
grant funds are used for chemical emergency plans, purchase of hazardous material
response equipment, training and exercises.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the
amount of $9,000.00 to provide budget to spend interest earnings on County Relief
Block Grant funds received in advance.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $156,500.00 for 2020 budget appropriation related to the
FEMA/PEMA Emergency Protective Measures Grant and the reimbursement of COVID
PPE. This provides for expending the funds as well as the offsetting revenue.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract between the
County of Franklin and Chambers Apothecary to provide medication coverage and
dispensing services for individuals with substance use/co-occurring disorders, upon
services rendered and the cost thereof is attached as Exhibit A. Chambers
shall be in compliance with DDAP licensing regulations for the services that County
$10,000.00 for the period of February 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment
No. 3 to the contract dated December 27, 2018 between the County of Franklin and
Gaudenzia, Inc., for assessment and counseling services for Good Wolf Treatment
Court participants. This amendment is to extend the contract through September 29,
2021 and shall not exceed $117,947.00 and will be paid at an hourly rate of $34.78 for
services provided by the case manager. All other terms and conditions of the original
contract will remain in full force and effect.
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The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment
No. 1 to the contract dated October 1, 2017 between the County of Franklin and
Gaudenzia, Inc., for substance abuse treatment services. This amendment extends the
contract through 9/30/2021 and adds the Coal Township facility for detox at the rate of
$260.00 per day, short-term rehab at $217.00 per day and long-term rehab at the rate of
$197.00 per day. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full
force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment
House to increase the encumbrance by $19,000.00 for a total of $35,200.00 for
Recovery Housing Services. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will
remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the addendum to the contract between the
County and Prime Care Medical, Inc., for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program
(MATP). The program allows Prime Care Medical to administer generic Buprenorphine
tablets and Suboxone strips to reduce the chances of patients/inmates to continue their
drug use once they are released. The amount of the addendum is $60,000.00 for the
period of January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the addendum to the agreement between the County of Franklin
and Cleveland Brothers Equipment to remove the Courthouse Annex Kohler 175
Generator and adding 340 N. 2nd Street MTU100KW Generator. The CHA Kohler is
being removed from use and service and the new 340 N 2nd St generator is being
added. This addendum is at a cost of $6,995.00 for the period of January 1, 2021
through December 31, 2022.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved for the County Administrator or her assignee to take action as
necessary, including obtaining information and documentation as well executing and
submitting, the grant application under the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery
Program in the amount of $1,755,892.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 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