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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-09 Commissioner Minutes WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, June 9, 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. The meeting was live streamed. Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to include consideration of a th proclamation to proclaim Sam Worley Day in celebration of S birthday and his service to our community. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda. There was no public comment. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. The minutes of the June 2, 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 that the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the new Judicial Center with Lobar is on the agenda today and that he is holding back $10,000 because there are a few minor outstanding items that Lobar needs to complete with the building. Commissioner Ziobrowski wanted to comment on item #2 extension to the agreement with the Capital Theatre for court purposes due to COVID that the total spent was D cooperation of the Capitol Theatre. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session. The Board reviewed Personnel matters. Carrie Gray, County Administrator explained that the Board previously approved this position description but there were two positions that the Director supervises that were missed in the previous action so a revised position description was needed. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Children, Youth, and Family Services Director position description in the Children & Youth Department. The Board reviewed information on Proclamation #2021-11 to proclaim June 13, 2021 as Sam Worley Day. Chairman Keller said the Commissioners wanted to highlight Keller said he appreciates his service. Commissioner Ziobrowski said he has known Sam all his life was over 25 years ago that Sam was a Commissioner, Borough Council member and Borough Council President. He hoped he would be like Sam and how he has stayed involved and engaged and maintains a level of activity and public service. He continued were open and he reached out to him and asked if there was anything he needed. It can fulfill his life as much as Sam has. He looks forward to honoring him on Sunday. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that Sam attends Retirement Board and he advocates on behalf of employees and the retirees. He always advocates for COLA increases even Continued on page 2 though h motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved Proclamation #2021-11 and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 11:14 a.m. this date for the purpose to review potential litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 12:06 p.m. No action was required after executive session. 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting. The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the motion to ratify the agreement signed by Chief Probation Officer Wilburne for the rental of a pavilion at the Greene Township Park at a cost of $140.00 for the purpose of an Employee Appreciation Lunch. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Fourth Addendum to the Lease Agreement dated July 6, 2020 between the County and The Capitol Theatre Center Foundation to extend the agreement through October 29, 2021. This lease is to provide additional space for judicial hearings, meetings and sales in compliance with applicable public health guidelines. All other terms of the Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Articles of Incorporation for the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority. The Franklin County Administrator shall be appointed to serve on the board of the authority. The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion from Lobar, Inc. for the general construction and punch lists #1 through #8 of the Judicial Center Project. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $70,760.00 to record the fourth shift funding for FY 2020-2021 within the Human Services Block Grant. This action shifts funding to the Housing Assistance Program for additional shelter support and case management services. Drug & Alcohol Services Development fund for continued support of the data warehouse project. The Board reviewed additional Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $160,300.00 to provide budget for the Body Worn Continued on page 3 Camera Grant provided by PCCD. Budget includes pass through grants to community police departments and the purchase of body worn cameras for the Jail and Drug Task Force. Grant includes required match from County of $25,938.00 for the Jail and Drug Task Force cameras. The Board reviewed GIS matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI, Inc.) to provide ArcGIS Hub Premium ArcGIS online community term license and additional 1000 ArcGIS online community creator term license at a cost of $10,747.00. ArcGIS Hub is an initiative-based community-engagement web platform intended to extend existing GIS infrastructure capabilities by creating GIS-integrated websites. The easy- to-configure platform organizes people, data, and tools around information-driven initiatives, and provides a focused avenue for public participation in County projects, such as the Comprehensive Plan. The platform will be offered as a service available through the GIS Department and will provide value by integrating with existing services and automation processes, decreasing duplication of work and saving time. Value expected from the platform includes more efficient data sharing with vendors and/or the public, a municipal collaboration mechanism, focused information and service delivery, and increased public trust and would be included as part of yearly maintenance contract with GIS vendor. The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the County and Pyramid Healthcare that provides inpatient services as part of the Good Wolf Treatment Court. This amendment extends provision of these services through 9/30/2021. All other terms of the contract shall remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Grant Application to Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership to request a grant amount of $40,991.55 for provision of 50% of the cost for Bulletproof Vests for the Sheriff's Department staff and the Franklin County Drug Task Force. The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Grant Application to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request a grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 29, 2022. This grant would be for services provided by the Good Wolf Treatment Court to include funding for the expansion and continuation of the coordination services performed by the Treatment Court Coordinator, the Gaudenzia Case Manager's salary and benefit costs including an expansion of the individual's interactions with GWTC participants. Additional funding will also cover the cost of Interpreter/Translation services for non-English speaking drug court participants. Additional funding will also be used to cover costs related to Trauma Informed Care training for the Case Manager and the Probation Officer. The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Grant Application to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 for the grant period of October 1, 2021 through September 29, 2022. This grant provides Medication Assisted Treatment to participants of the Jail to Community Treatment Program. Over the course of the last year, the number of participants in the program has more than doubled. This grant will allow for the expansion of services and will cover increased costs for staff and medications. Continued on page 4 The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from Dell for the annual bulk order to replace old PC equipment at a cost of $113,060.13. Computers are replaced every four years. The Board reviewed additional Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from PhiVTech Solutions to provide the finishing of the fiber run by terminating the ends and testing the cable at the new Judicial Center at a cost of $3,456.00. The Borough ran dark fiber between the Archives Building and the new Judicial Center. This will allow the Judicial Center to connect up to the rest of the County Network. The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreements between the County and Chambersburg Area School District, Tuscarora School District, and Waynesboro Area School District for school-based probation services for the 2021- 2022 school year totaling $73,070.00. The agreement amounts and terms are as follows with funds paid to the County in two equal payments: Chambersburg Area School District - $43,871.50, August 23, 2021 through May 27, 2022; Tuscarora School District - $9,732.00, August 19, 2021 through May 27, 2022; Waynesboro Area School District - $19,466.50, August 25, 2021 through May 27, 2022 In accordance with PA Act notifications, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 105 General Permit Application being applied for two temporary emergent wetland impact associated with the Grand Point Roxbury structures 11 & 13 replacement project located in Letterkenny Township. The meeting was adjourned at 2:09 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ John T. Flannery ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski