HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-28 Commissioner Minutes
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 28, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Terry Witmore provided public comment and wants to know more about an
agenda item back in July regarding a piece of land sold to the State and County was
asked to donate money for this?
Allen Piper provided public comment and wants to know who prepares the
Board’s agenda and do they review the agenda prior to voting or acting on the agenda?
Mr. Piper recommends that each line item or agenda item be discussed in it’s entirety at
an open meeting and voted upon at that meeting.
Mary Burkholder provided public comment and asked for more explanation on
the Liquid Fuels request on the board actions list. The Board will explain further during
contracts discussion.
The minutes of December 21, 2010 and December 23, 2010 meetings were
read. These will be approved Thursday, December 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved
Thursday, December 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment to
amend the budget to reflect Series A and Series B revenues and Expenditures and to
provide budget for receipt of proceeds of 2010 financing.
The Board reviewed Liquid Fuels matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Applications to
Encumber Liquid Fuels Tax Funds between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation for the following bridges in Franklin County:
Bridge #6 on Fifth Avenue – decrease by $52,637.37
Bridge #9 on Cold Spring Road – decrease by $20,000
Bridge #27 on Portico Road – increase by $350,000
Bridge #32 on Grapevine Road – decrease by $10,712
Bridge #60 on Muddy Run Road – increase by $85,712
Bridge #121 on Heiseys Road – increase by $61,000
Bridge #28 on Crottlestown Road – increase by $135,000
Bridge #91 on Goods Dam Road – decrease by $61,000
Bridge #118 on Shimpstown Road – decrease by $75,000
Bridge #131 on West King Street – decrease by $45,000
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The Board discussed appointments to the Capital RC&D Area Council Board.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Commissioner David Keller as the Commissioner Representative
for term to expire March 2014, Commissioner Robert G. Ziobrowski as Alternate
Commissioner Representative to expire March 2012 and George Hurd as Alternate
Member to expire on March 2012.
The County Solicitor met with the Board to review a resolution that needs
approved for purpose of cremation of unclaimed bodies for the Coroner’s Office.
The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Resolution #2010-23, which is
e of to provide for the
attached and made a part of these minutes, for the purpos
cremation of unclaimed bodies pursuant to section 2166 of the County Code and
authorizing the payment of actual costs and administrative expenses for said
cremation.
Commissioner Thomas asked to go into an executive session to discuss a
possible litigation issue.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L.
to enter an executive session at 9:50 a.m. this date
Thomas; unanimously approved
for the purpose to review Litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 10:12 a.m.
The Board recessed at 10:12 a.m. and may reconvene later today to authorize
the Board to sign paperwork in regards to Refinancing and Recovery Zone Bond.
The Board reconvened at 11:20 a.m. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS