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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 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 John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz from Chambersburg provided public comment and asked if action item #1
licensing agreement for a senior center will stay at $82. She is not disputing the cost but she
has a feeling that the cost will increase. She also asked about item #3, sale of a vehicle and if
the funds go into a specific maintenance procurement fund or the regular general fund?
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the June 29, 2022 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller asked Carrie
Gray, County Administrator, to provide feedback on the questions asked during public comment.
Ms. Gray explained that, with item #1, the $82 fee is set by the Department of Agriculture but it
would be wise to budget an increase. She continued that, with item #3, she would have to
double check with Fiscal but with this particular vehi
General Fund. Commissioner Flannery stated that with the PA Department of Agriculture
one in1995. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon session.
Steve Thomas, Planning Director, and Rochelle Barvinchack, Planner III, met with the
Board to provide information on the Franklin County Addressing and Road Naming Policy and
Intergovernmental Agreements. Mr. Thomas explained that the policy identifies the procedure
and criteria for assigning house or structure numbers within county limits. He said they
partnered with GIS and the Department of Emergency Services whose concern has been for the
residents. When a resident calls 911 for help, first responders need to make sure they can get
to the correct address. Along with the policy there is a need for agreements with municipalities.
Ms. Barvinchack explained that they provide addresses for 10 municipalities now and the
remainder do their own or ask for assistance from the Planning Office. Commissioner
Ziobrowski asked if the developer of a subdivision currently requests road names from the
Planning Office. Ms. Barvinchack responded that the names can come in on the plan and if
recently. Commissioner Flannery asked if we have the authority to approve or decline the
requests. Ms. Barvinchack responded that most denials are a duplicate or too similar to another
name. Ms. Gray explained that this policy would specify the process if the municipality would
sign over the authority of assigning of road names and numbers to the county. Mr. Thomas
policy first and then the intergovernmental agreements where the municipality can opt in or out.
They can ask for road naming or addressing or both. This would solidify everything and would
mitiga
municipalities may resent the county taking over naming from them. Steve said it was brought
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up during the Municipal Summit last year and at a Council of Government (COG) meeting and
at that time he did not receive any negativity. He explained that Rochelle called all the
municipalities and let them know it was coming. She emailed a copy of both items. The
reception has been good and she did not see it as a negative. He continued that a lot of the
continue doing the service. Mr. Thomas said that for those who retain the right to continue
addressing, they are encouraged to communicate with 911. But so far the feedback has been
positive. Chairman Keller said the Board is fine with everything and they will look for the policy
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 11:20 a.m. for the purpose of reviewing pending
litigation matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to reconvene into regular session at 11:33 a.m. No action was required
after the 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.
The Board will review Aging Office matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the
application to renew the Waynesboro Senior Activity Center's food and beverage license at a
cost of $82.00. The cost of the license is required in order for the Center to serve congregate
and home delivered meals to Franklin County Seniors. The license will begin September 1,
2022 and will end August 31, 2023.
The Board reviewed Fiscal Office matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount
of $400,000.00 to transfer funds from the Records Improvement Committee funds to Court
Facility Improvement Project funds to subsidize the Archives building project.
The Board reviewed Procurement matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolution 2022-23 for the sale of a 2001
GMC Safari SLE Minivan which no longer serves any purpose to benefit the County and is
being stored with no current or future use planned.
The Board reviewed Tuscarora Managed Care matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the staffing agreement
between the County of Franklin and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance to reimburse the County
for salary and benefit costs for all staff assigned. The total encumbrance is not to exceed
$585,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Controller Harold
Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director;
Steve Thomas, Planning Director; Justin Slep, Veterans Affairs Director (attending virtually);
Robert Povlich, Director of Department of Emergency Services; Stacie Horvath, Administrator
for Human Services; Stacey Brookens, Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
and Early Intervention (MH/IDD/EI) Administrator (attending virtually); and Erin Nye, Deputy
MH/IDD/EI Administrator.
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The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously the following position descriptions: Lead 911
Telecommunicator in Department of Emergency Services and Senior Accountant in the
The meeting was adjourned at 2:46 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