HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-08 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, April 8, 2010, 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, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters and conducted a bid opening
fora 2007 or New Used Mid Size Sedan. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to forward the bids received
to the Juvenile Probation, Property Management, the County Solicitor and the
Purchasing Agent for their review. The Board will award or reject the bids on April
15, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.
Mr. Jay Lightfoot provided Public Comment and asked how the meeting with Mr.
Washabaugh went. It was explained that John Hart did not meet with Mr. Washabaugh
but was waiting for more information which was received and forwarded to the
Consultant.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of March 30, 2010 and April 1, 2010 meetings.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board of the following
items: Update on brush fire close to Whitetail and will receive more information later
today; Update on scanning project that employees have been hired and are in process
of working with departments to get organized; USDA may be moving in the end of May
or beginning of June.
The Board reviewed information regarding the April 2010: Official Earth
Celebration Day. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2010-03 proclaiming April
17, 2010 as Earth Celebration day in Franklin County and that the attached proclamation
be made a part of these minutes.
The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $5,000.00 to request additional appropriations for the use of Coroners
Escrow funds.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Products and
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and CenturyLink to provide a T-1
Line between the Tuscarora Tower and Warren Township Tower at a cost of $35,463.00
for the period of April 8, 2010 through April 7, 2015.
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The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Modification
Request to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to reduce the budget in the
amount of $85,873.00 for the Drug and Alcohol Restrictive Intermediate Punishment
Grant due to starting the program later than anticipated. The total grant request will now
be $240,103.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Service Agreement between the
County of Franklin and IESI to provide a dumpster for trash removal for the Old Jail
Project at a setup cost of $260.00 on an as needed basis. Final costs will depend on
how many pulls of trash are taken.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Housing and Urban Development Annual Progress Report (APR)
for the Shelter Plus Care Program for the period of November 20, 2008 through
November 19, 2009. This is a correction to action taken on March 25, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Continuum of Care Grantee Closeout Certification to Housing
and Urban Development for grant number PA01 B507010.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Indian Lake Camp Corporation to provide a Housing Trust Fund
Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used for operational expenses to be completed
by December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and South Central Community Action Program to
provide a Housing Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $68,000.00 to be used for housing
rehabilitation in Franklin County to be completed by December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Treasurer Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $9,996.00 for records improvement funds to be used for
dog license software.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Weber Business Services, LLC to facilitate a planning session to
review the mission and by-laws, better define the role and responsibilities of the advisory
board and develop strategic organizational goals for the Visitors Bureau for the next 3-5
years at a cost of $2,500.00 for the period of April 8, 2010 through September 1, 2010.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS