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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 9, 2012, 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 agenda.
Ken Jones provided public comment and asked about the first item on the board
action listing which is a report to DPW showing revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $4,354,593 for the Children & Youth department. He asked how can we add
revenues and expenditures together? Chairman Keller said the revenues match the
expenditures so should be the same amount.
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 January 31, 2012 and February 2, 2012 meetings.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the report to
Department of Public Welfare showing total revenue and expenditures for July 1, 2011
through December 31, 2011 in the amount of $4,354,593.00.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children
with special needs for payment in the amount of $40.00/day for the period of February
11, 2012 through February 10, 2017, in addition a one-time payment not to exceed
$474.50 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses. The different needs of the child
determine the cost per month. The County is reimbursed through the Federal Financial
Participation program.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters.
On a motion by Robert L.
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Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Proceed to W. Harley Miller Contractors for the Renovations to the Franklin County
Judicial Center bid.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters.
On a motion by Robert L.
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Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Modification Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for return
of unused funds due to lack of local inpatient provider from the Drug and Alcohol
Restrictive Intermediate Punishment (D&A RIP) Grant in the amount of $22,959.00.
The County is in the process of bringing in a local in-patient provider within the year in
order to provide these services.
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The Board reviewed Information Services matters.
On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
ontract between the County of Franklin and County
the Board to execute the c
Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) to provide a secure platform for
hosting the County’s website for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31,
2012 at a cost of $3,971.25.
The Board reviewed additional Information Services matters.
On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Supplemental Appropriation for Laserfiche Software license and maintenance renewal to
be paid through allocation of cost across all county operations in the amount of
$40,000.00. No additional County funds are required.
The Board reviewed Jail matters.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
request from the Jail to establish an
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
inmate fund in the amount of $20,445.55 to be utilized for county and community
service. The proceeds to establish the fund originated from the sale of items at the jail
annex.
The Board reviewed MH/ID/EI 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 (SCCAP) to provide
funds to Franklin County Homeless Shelter for personnel who provide security and
supervision at the shelter plus 2.5% administrative costs, funded by an Emergency
Shelter Grant in the amount of $80,887.00 for the period of December 1, 2011 through
November 30, 2013.
The Board reviewed additional MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Waynesboro New Hope Shelter to provide funds to
Waynesboro New Hope Shelter for personnel who provide security and supervision at
the shelter plus 2.5% administrative costs, funded by an Emergency Shelter Grant in the
amount of $21,695.00 for the period of December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2013.
The Board reviewed additional MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Income and Expenditures Report to Department of Public
Welfare for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 for Early Intervention.
The Board reviewed additional MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Income and Expenditures Report to Department of Public
Welfare for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 for Intellectual Disabilities.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the extension of agreement between the County of Franklin and
Continuing Care Rx to provide pharmacy services to expire on May 31, 2012. The
FSNRC is soliciting Request for Proposals to identify a pharmacy company to provide
these services.
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The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Contract between the County of Franklin and Kelly Generator
and Equipment to upgrade software on Blue Mountain tower site generator at a cost of
$580.00. This software will give the 911 center notification of any alarms or down time
of the emergency generator.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and
Landmark Elevators, Inc. to install a new emergency stop switch in the elevator pit at the
Commissioners’ Complex Building, 14 N Main Street, Chambersburg, at a cost of
$650.00.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the contract addendum between the County of
Franklin and Otis Elevator Company for monthly preventive maintenance on the elevator
in the Commissioners’ Complex Building, 14 N Main Street, Chambersburg, to increase
the amount of $69.60 for a total cost of $3,549.60.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and Mid-
Atlanticare for certified annual preventive inspection of mobile lifts at the nursing home at
a cost of $2,900.00 for the period of February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $35,539.00 for vehicle and personnel expense eligible to
be paid by the Workers Compensation Fund, not County operations.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the addendum between the County of Franklin and Medical Assistance
Transportation Program (MATP) allocation for Fiscal year 2010-2011, in the amount of
$1,001,196.00. The original allocation in the amount of $1,017,882.00 has been
reduced to $1,001,196.00 due to an error in calculation by the PA Department of
Welfare.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Rettew notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES Permit
application being applied by Summit Partners, Washington Township, for development
proposal of 25.60 acres into 160 townhouse units with off-street parking and
underground utilities.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Johnson Controls
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection State-
Only Operating Permit renewal application being applied by York Refrigeration located in
the Borough of Waynesboro.
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John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator reviewed with the Board the
alternate bid for a wheelchair lift in Courthouse Annex that was discussed on December
29, 2011 when the board awarded the contract to the general contractor W. Harley Miller
Contractors. In the award of that bid there was a condition that the contractor had to
hold alternate #4 to add wheelchair lift at Court House Annex in the amount of $55,000
for 60 days until the Board could make decision if wanted to proceed with that portion of
the project. Mr. Hart is asking the Board for direction so can stay in the 60 day
timeframe to notify the contractor. Chairman Keller said the intent was to visit a site,
which him and Commissioner Thomas did visit Susquehanna Township School District
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on January 23 where the mechanism was demonstrated for them. Chairman Keller
asked Commissioner Thomas his thoughts. Commissioner Thomas said he had
reservations of whole concept so that’s why they delayed it to see what it was and could
be satisfied to see if it was necessary. Commissioner Thomas said he is not suggesting
it’s a bad project or not needed but it’s a lot of money and sees an alternate by using
side entrances. He said if the County installs a product like this there are mechanical
problems so will be forced to use side entrance anyway. Plus this product will require
assistance from security guards and it’s a slow load time and exit time of lift that is an
inconvenience to the disabled. Commissioner Thomas is not in favor of this lift and
encourages the Board to support him in this manner and allow the ADA policy that have
now to remain in place. Chairman Keller echoes a lot of the concerns of Commissioner
Thomas and what have currently in Court House Annex would be more user friendly and
would be an easier solution to stick with what currently have in place. Chairman Keller
said in a perfect world would be easier to have one entrance and exit but not going to be
a major liability to continue to use side entrance from a safety point. This was not a bad
option but all things being considered should not opt for the wheelchair lift.
Commissioner Ziobrowski said he concurs with his esteemed colleagues but wishes to
revisit if balance between security and a better method presents itself in the future. Mr.
Hart will get back to W. Harley Miller Contractor with a change order deduct and come
back to board to take official action.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:04 a.m. this date for the
purpose to discuss contract negotiations. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:46 a.m. No action will be required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS