HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-01 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, June 1, 2017, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas 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.
John Hart, Chief Clerk, said the agenda needed to be amended to include an
additional board action item. He explained that with Bridge 84, it took some time to
negotiate the right of way agreements but everything is in order now. This change order
is to increase the amount by $1,963.00 and to extend the contract date by 150 days to
complete the project by August 21St. He is recommending that the Board approve this
change order. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Shelly Schwartz provided public comment concerning action item #5, approval of
the Human Services Block Grant plan and budget. He said he has been on the Block
Grant Committee since the start and they have gone through a lot with this program but
five years later they are doing fine. He asked why are they doing fine. He wants to
commend the staff, as they have done a marvelous job in putting this package together.
He appreciates all that the staff has done and that it could not be done without their
dedication. He said they really care about their community. He did ask for one item to
be added since there is a lot of jargon in the application. He asked that they include
explanations on the abbreviations to the website version so that anyone reading it will
understand their meaning.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. Commissioner Thomas
wanted to add a comment to his approval that it's important to point out that half a million
dollars are going to schools with this voucher payment. He said the Tax Office was
criticized recently about the job they do but all the school districts are getting a hefty
amount of money due to the Tax Office staff's good work.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the May 23, 2017 and May 25, 2017 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Intermediate Punishment Plan which is required in order for the
Courts to receive authority to sentence offenders to intermediate punishment programs.
This is in accordance with the Intermediate Punishment Sentencing Act and allows the
County to apply for funding administered by the PA Commission on Crime and
Delinquency that are available to support IP programs. This plan is for the period of July
1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
The Board reviewed Clerk of Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Change Order from General Code to purchase three Laserfiche
licenses for office staff to scan and look up case files at a cost of$2,683.50.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the change order to
David H. Martin to increase the original contract rate for Bridge 84 & 84a culvert
replacement by $1,963.00 and to extend the time period by 150 days to August 21,
2017.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal/Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$16,926.00 to provide budget for PCoRP Loss
Prevention Grant revenues and projects. The PCoRP Grant will fund a fire alarm system
upgrade at the Human Services Building and protective vests for Jail staff carrying
firearms.
The Board reviewed Grants/Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Assurance of
Compliance of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to comply with State
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Block Grant requirements and for Board approval of the draft
FY2017-18 Block Grant Plan.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification to
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the RSAT Grant which funds the In-Jail
portion of the Jail to Community Treatment Program moving $14,316.00 in funds from
Assessments, Vivitrol Injections, Case Review and Oral Naltrexone to budget lines for
training, mileage and supplies. This allows for reimbursement to providers for mandated
training hours/mileage and purchase of a laptop and accessories for Primecare to use
for tracking. This Project Modification is also for a six month extension to complete the
training.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and PrimePay, LLC for Affordable Care Act (ACA)
reporting and tracking requirements for a cost of$8,556.00. This is required to meet
reporting obligations under current ACA regulations.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and Language Line Solutions Company to provide high quality phone, video
and onsite interpreting, translation and localization as well as bilingual staff and
interpreter testing and training at a cost of$1,200.00, for the period of May 11, 2017
through May 1, 2018. This is a requirement that is needed to fulfill the PREA
certifications.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and the County of Armstrong to house adult female and male
offenders over the age of 18 in accordance with the ability of cell space at a cost of
$55.00 per inmate per day for the period of May 18, 2017 through May 18, 2018. The
facility is PREA certified and abides by all PA Title 37 regulations. Armstrong County
reserves the right to accept offenders at their discretion.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to the
Contract dated April 23, 2015 between the County of Franklin and Greene Township
Municipal Authority to receive Competitive Community Development Block Grant funds
for the Fern Grotto Circle Sewer Extension. This amendment is to extend the agreement
through September 1, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will
remain in full force and effect.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, P. Joseph Lehman,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
BWM-GP-11 General Permit application being applied by New Enterprise Stone & Lime
Company, Inc.. for a proposed replacement of the bridge over Dry Run Quarry Road
located in Fannett Township.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. This was the advertised
date to receive bids for the Bullet Resistant Construction Materials for Mercersburg
Magisterial District Judge Construction Project. John Hart, Chief Clerk, reported that no
bids were received. According to County Code, since this is the second time that no
bids were received, the County is able to negotiate a purchase. Mr. Hart said no action
is required of the Board and he will direct Steve Rock, Director of Property Management,
to go out for pricing and use Co-stars if available.
The Board met with the Controller and the Court Administrator for Salary Board
matters.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS