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Home My WebLink About2012-03-15 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 15, 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. Chairman Keller asked to include an additional board action item as well as an appointment to the Redevelopment Authority for consideration on the agenda today. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda. Ken Jones provided public comment asked why positions are presented to the Board and acted on in the same day. He said private industry has 30 days before action is taken so they have time to review. Also, he said it did not go unnoticed that the gallery microphone was left off for 15 minutes while the people at the table were still talking. Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked how the County is going to handle the cuts in Human Services if they go through. She understands the cuts are in the judicial system and the Governor is being sued due to these cuts. She asked how will the Board handle education since there a lot of students that have low IQ’s and mental health organizations or departments that rely on the money. She said we can’t take the 1 million dollar cut without hurting the people that need the services. Chairman Keller responded that the Human Service cuts will be a topic of discussion in the next couple months. 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 6, 2012 and March 8, 2012 meetings. The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Redevelopment Authority . On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Michael Connor to fill an unexpired term through December 31, 2015. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute contract Change Order # 2 from W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc. for the Judicial Center renovations to include additional asbestos abatement at the Harmon Building for an additional cost of $11,551.00. The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Keyser Consulting Group to provide a second multipoint mobile video conferencing unit to improve communications and efficiencies between Courts and Corrections facilities at a cost of $12,171.00. This company is on the State COSTARS contract pricing. The Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Initiatives Grant covers $9,128.25, and the General Fund covers $3,042.75. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Beidel Printing House, Inc. to print, bind and deliver to the County the ballots for the General Primary Election to be held on April 24, 2012 at a cost of $17,414.00. This was bid and awarded to Beidel Printing House on February 28, 2012 and was the only bid received. The Board reviewed Grants 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 revised grant funds from Department of Community and Project Budget and Financing Plan to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) from previously approved and signed amount of $95,095.00 to $50,000.00 for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) that provides case management and assistance to individuals and families in need of housing support. The County is being asked to submit a budget for the total amount received during the grant cycle, which was originally $480,486.00 plus an additional $50,000.00 for a total of $530,386.00. This is a correction to action taken on February 23, 2012. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer & Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General NDPES Permit application being applied by Country Club Acres, Washington Township. In accordance with PA Acts 67,68 and 127 notifications, Red Barn Consulting, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES CAFO Permit application being applied by Steve Hykes, 1239 Hykes Road, Greencastle, PA. Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss the following items: Review of 2011 expense and revenue budget performance through January. Ms. Beckner advised that most departments are under budget except for a few where she mentioned their variances from the report. Ms. Beckner said revenues are consistent through January with 2.2% collected compared to 2.0% from this time last year. She said Fiscal is still working on final figures for 2011 and will be complete in a few weeks but the County is on track to have a general fund surplus in the amount of 2.1 million for 2011. Phil Tarquino, Planning Director and Dan Wolf, Planner were present to conduct a public meeting for the 2012 Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.) Applications. Six organizations submitted applications requesting a total of $935,000.00. CDBG Entitlement funding for 2012 has been set at $300,882.00, taking out 18% for administrative costs the County will have $245,822.00 to provide to grantees. Mr. Wolfe also brought to the Board’s attention the competitive application request from Quincy Township for the County to submit a competitive application on their behalf to run lines to a portion of the township. Robert Pismeny from St. Thomas Municipal Authority was present to provide more information on their application to the Board and asked the Board to consider St. Thomas Municipal Authority’s funding request. The Franklin County Planning Office will provide their recommendations to the Board at the final public hearing to be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Continued on page 3 Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor requested to go into an executive session. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:26 a.m. this date for the purpose to review Tax Assessment Appeals of David Cleaver, Daniel and April Strait and NTP Walgreens. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:44 a.m. Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal with David Clever, Docket #2008-4934. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to enter into a stipulation agreement with David Clever, Greencastle School District and Antrim Township for an assessment of $65,000.00. The County will refund Mr. Clever in the amount of $561.00 for the years 2009 through 2012. Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal with Daniel and April Strait, Docket #2010-5142. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to enter into a stipulation agreement with Daniel and April Strait, Greencastle School District and Antrim Township for an assessment of $102,658. The County will refund Mr. and Mrs. Strait in the amount of $735.21 for the years 2011 and 2012. Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal with NTP Walgreens, Docket #2010-5296. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to enter into a stipulation agreement with NTP Walgreens, Chambersburg School District and Borough of Chambersburg for an assessment of $615,000.00 for 2011 and $655,000.00 in 2012. The County will refund Walgreens in the amount of $4,787.78 for the year 2011. The County will realize a net increase in taxes in the amount of $10,196.01 for 2011 and an increase in the amount of $11,234.01 for 2012, from original assessment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS