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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
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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.
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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
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski