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TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 27, 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 Chairman’s time prior to public comment to
answer a question from a couple weeks ago. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to answer a question outstanding from Mr. Ken Jones
from a couple weeks ago. Mr. Jones was concerned with the Board taking action in a
manner that was perceived to be without sufficient time to consider the salary board
actions. Chairman Keller discussed the actions one at a time and highlight the time the
Board had to consider the actions. The Chief Information Officer was mentioned during
the 2011 budget time and two weeks prior to Salary Board there was a presentation from
Mr. Hart on justification for creating that position so board did have two weeks to
consider this position; the Drug Task Force Detective was proposed by Mr. Fogal during
2011 budget time and justification was presented at that time so sufficient time was
justified; the Assistant Court Administrator was under consideration during the 2010
budget time and the 911 Dispatcher was presented during the 2011 budget time; the pay
increase for the Human Resources Director was mentioned six months ago when the
Board took action to award the Human Resources Director a 6 month pay increase
based on terms of hire.
Ken Jones provided public comment and said he knows the CIO position was
covered two weeks before but he assumes that any position in the year can be acted
upon. He said the Board may find some public may object or have concerns about
adding employees to county rolls. Mr. Jones said budgets are strained across the
country but maybe Franklin County is the exception. He said saving is part of his goal.
Commissioner Thomas asked to respond to Mr. Jones statement. He said it’s
always the Board’s goal to save money also and when discussed CIO position didn’t
want to spend money to spend money but sometimes need to spend money to save
money.
The minutes of March 20, 2012 and March 22, 2012 meetings were read. These
will be approved Thursday, March 29, 2012.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked why the Adoption Assistance Agreements are monthly payments instead of daily
payments. Staff is attempting to find out the answer before Thursday’s meeting.
Commissioner Thomas asked about the homelessness report and why the Board is
signing this again for the third time. John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator
explained that the State is requiring additional information and they want the forms
completed together. He said no additional funds are being received. The items will be
approved Thursday, March 29, 2012.
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS