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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-01 Commissioner Minutes WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, December 1, 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. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to adopt the 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 November 24, 2021 meeting and November 19, 2021 Election Board meeting were reviewed. These will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Boozer, Project Manager explained board action item #2, change order from Lobar for the Judicial Center Project is for reworking of nesting tables that were designed in the project to allow flexibility in the courtrooms. The team that worked on this wanted to change and completely rework the area. Everyone worked hard to minimize the impact for us and this is the best answer. This is to outfit the tables for AV, data, telecom and power systems. Corey Fake, Paralegal, provided more information on board action item #12, approval to accept a bid for repository sale of a home. She explained that repository sales are for property that is not purchased at a judicial The list includes all unsold properties and they are still exposed for taxes but liens are wiped out. Ms. Fake will get more information on the property for the 2:00 PM meeting. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon approval 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 November 24, 2021 meeting and November 19, 2021 Election Board meeting. As a followup to the discussion this morning on tax repository sales Anita Keller, Tax Assessment Director, was present to provide additional information on the process. Chairman Keller announced that they were able to find the location of the property so that has been cleared up. Ms. Keller explained that this property went through the Upset and Judicial Sales and it did not sell. They then do a sealed bid process and the bidders have to complete an affidavit and other forms to turn in a sealed bid. The minimum bid for mobile homes is $100 and for property is $300. Once they receive a bid they hold it for 30 days and communicate with others that a bid has been submitted. After 30 days they open the bids jointly and they award to the highest bidder. Her office then sends out approvals to the municipality and the school district where the property is located. The bidder for this property was the only bid received. Commissioner Ziobrowski stated that this property is a landlocked parcel behind the old state police station so there could be issues with ingress and egress. Ms. Keller responded that the Continued on page 2 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 Change Order #EC-022 from Lobar, Inc. to relocate furniture whips and circuitry as requested by the Owner at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $649.51. 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 Change Order #EC-023 from Lobar, Inc. to install 10 additional poke-thru floor boxes in Judicial Center courtrooms and refeed tables with power and data as requested by the Owner at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $15,885.95. 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 Change Order #EC-024 from Lobar, Inc. to add the Judicial Center Fire Pump to emergency power as requested by the Owner at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $897.50. 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 Change Order #EC-025 from Lobar, Inc. to add cell phone booster receptacles as requested by the Owner at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $779.44. 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 Change Order #EC-026 from Lobar, Inc. to add fire alarm modules in rooms B059, 1059, and 2049 as requested by the Owner at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $1,257.21. 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 Change Order #004-Elevator from Oracle Elevator Holdco. Inc. to remove the cab handrails from elevators #8 and #9 (forme Department at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $2,250.00. The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order to the original agreement between the County of Franklin and Motorola Solutions (signed December 23, 2020) for the return and reordering of radios, make changes in the paging system design (including T1 connection to the Warren Township Tower) and one year of alarm monitoring. All other terms and conditions will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Terminix Commercial Pest Control to provide pest control services at a cost of $2,760.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This includes semi-monthly service with no more than two times per month unless otherwise approved or contacted. The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Franklin and County of Butler to house adult offenders over the age of 18 for both male and female in accordance with the availability of cell space at a cost of $60.00 per day per inmate, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This facility is PREA certified and abides by all PA Title 37 regulations. Butler County reserves the right to accept offenders at their discretion. All medical expenses accrued will be the responsibility of the County of Franklin. Continued on page 3 The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Franklin and Contact Helpline to complete the FY 2020 PA 211 and Emotional Listening Support Hotlines project. This project will utilize $9,300.00 in CDBG funds to cover roughly 1,400 calls by Franklin County residents who call the hotlines and are referred to an income-limited public service for assistance. This agreement is for the contract period of November 24, 2021 through July 28, 2025. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from AllCom Global Services to provide duress buttons in six senior centers located in: Fort Loudon, Greencastle, Path Valley, Tuscarora, Upper Strasburg and Waynesboro at a cost of $12,293.00. The Board reviewed Tax Claim matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to accept a bid made by Josh Speiss in the amount of $500.00 on the repository sale of a home on property located at S. Main Street/Parcel B in the Borough of Chambersburg. The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Controller Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance were Stacie Horvath, Human Services Administrator, and Controller Wissinger who presented the actions for their departments. The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job descriptions for the following Payable Specialist, Accounting Specialist II, Accounting Office Supervisor and Lead Accounts Payable Specialist. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 2:44 p.m. this date for the purpose of reviewing potential litigation and pending litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 3:09 p.m. There will be action after the executive session. Presented to the Board of Commissioners were three (3) stipulations to settle the tax assessment appeals of Adam Hager & Crystal Hager (2020-2954), Chambersburg MZL, LLC (2020-3533), and Washco Highlands of Greenvillage (2016-4134) pursuant to the terms and conditions contained therein. Solicitor for the county Attorney Orndorff requested the authority to execute the aforesaid stipulations on behalf of the County. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Solicitor to execute the documents on their behalf. The meeting was adjourned at 3:11 p.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ John T. Flannery ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski