HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-24 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 24, 2009, with
the following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
The Board of Commissioners observed a moment of silence to honor Warren
Vanbuskirk, Perry County Commissioner, who recently passed away.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the minutes of September 15, 2009 and September 17, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
(#0000046059) between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of
Community & Economic Development for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for a
grant amount of $51,250.00 for the grant period of September 2, 2009 through
September 1, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Community Services matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Sub-
recipient Agreement between the County of Franklin and South Central Community
Action Programs, Inc. for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program to be used for the
operations of the Homeless Shelter for a grant amount of $51,250.00 for the period of
September 2, 2009 through September 1, 2011.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Commitment Agreement between the County of Franklin and Alleman's Communication
to provide dish network services at a cost of $659.76 for year 1 and $779.76 for year 2
for a period of twenty-four months.
The Board reviewed additional Department of Emergency Services matters. On
a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the Mutual Aid Agreements to give emergency assistance to all Boroughs and
Townships in Franklin County, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata Counties and the counties of
the South Central PA Counter Terrorism Task Force.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
for a budget reduction in the amount of $58,286.64 due to the elimination of two Human
Resources positions and the re-classing of two HR positions (per Salary Board approval
of 8/6/09).
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from Dell
and GWAVA to provide groupwise integration for Retain (to archive all emails sent within
the County as well as any going out of or coming in to the County) at a cost of
$18,372.50. Dell is on the State Contract listing and GWAVA is sole source.
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The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Sharon Gladfelter to provide Medical Record Consulting Services
at a cost of $25.00 per hour, not exceeding a total of six hours a quarter without written
approval by the administrator, not to exceed $600.00 per year for the period of January
1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $9,400.00 for occupancy modifications related to new
Agriculture Heritage Building tenant.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009
Budget Adjustment in the amount of $7,000.00 for additional maintenance & repair
expenses at Human Services Building.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Renewal Application to the
Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation
The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Safety Program Renewal Application to the Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry, Health and Safety Division for the period of
December 1, 2009 through December 1, 2010.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget adjustment to
increase budget for miscellaneous revenue and increase budget for operational and
audit expense
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, Gregory Weller notified the County
of a Pennsylvania DEP Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit being applied to
install a dry hydrant on property located in Montgomery Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission notified the County of an Application being applied by Columbia Gas of PA
for installation of 8" gas pipeline located in Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, IESI notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for a permit renewal of their
existing solid waste permit no. 100934.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award the bid for
the Sale of Two Hot Water Heaters to Randy Jones for a total price of $10.00 each.
This proposal was the only bid received.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award the bid for
the Security Equipment Installation for Greencastle Magisterial District Judge to NAC
Divisions for a total price of $11,265.00. This proposal was the lowest responsible
bid received.
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The Board recessed at 9:45 a.m. and will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. at the Falling
Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
The Board reconvened at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Barry Parks, Nursing Home Administrator, Carol Knisely, QUnique
President CEO, Mary Kimmel, Finance Manager and Alma Cullers, Director of
Nursing met with the Board to review the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center Governing Board Report which is attached and made a part of these minutes.
The Board recessed at 11:00 a.m. and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for
Assessment appeals.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes met to hear tax assessment
appeals.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS