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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, June 21, 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.
The Chairman requested to add general discussion under new business to the
agenda. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
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 June 12, 2012 and June 14, 2012 meetings.
The Board reviewed Clerk of Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the service agreement
between the County of Franklin and IMR Limited, an information management solutions
firm, to back up all the LANDEX Information Libraries and provide all services, software,
hardware and equipment necessary to host, maintain and support a backup service at a
one-time cost of $5,625.00 and $4,250.00 annually for a period of June 19, 2012 and
shall automatically renew until either party gives the other party a three month advance
written notice of termination.
The Board reviewed Register and Recorder matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the service
agreement between the County of Franklin and IMR Limited, an information
management solutions firm, to back up all the LANDEX Information Libraries and
provide all services, software, hardware and equipment necessary to host, maintain and
support a backup service at a one-time cost of $5,625.00 and $4,250.00 annually for a
period of June 19, 2012 and shall automatically renew until either party gives the other
party a three month advance written notice of termination.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $4,772.00 from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency CJAB Initiatives Grant Project Modification Request for the purchase of
Courtroom 1 technology, an additional video conferencing unit for courtroom 5 and six
laptops for the Jail. Grant is 75% Federal funds and 25% County match.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the grant application to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request funding for the Juvenile
Justice Strategic Enhancement Strategy – a state effort to incorporate objective
assessment and evidence-based practices into Juvenile Probation. The County will use
the funding available to develop a data collection, analysis, and evaluation process for
services and juvenile outcomes. This grant application requests a grant in the amount of
$49,983.00 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014.
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The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
contract amendment between the County of Franklin and South Central Community
Action Program to increase the rental assistance funding by $5,000.00 for a total
encumbrance of $118,659.00 for the Homeless Assistance Program for the period of
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
The Board reviewed Jail/Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $10,000.00 to provide budget for Loss Prevention Grant
from PCoRP to purchase duress and radio equipment for the Jail.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised allocation letter
from PA Department of Public Welfare for the Medical Assistance Transportation
Program (MATP) for Fiscal year 2011-2012. DPW increased the contract amount by
$13,920.00 for a total allocation amount of $858,980.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Shelly & Witter, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES
Permit application being applied by Tuscarora School District for land development plan
for the construction of tennis courts, concessions building and parking lot on property
located in Mercersburg, PA.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection Water Quality Permit application being applied by Mercersburg Water
Authority for installation of a new mud well and upgrades to recycle pumping system on
property located in Mercersburg, PA.
Chairman Keller asked to have discussion of the Board having a moment of
silence. Commissioner Thomas would like the Board to consider a moment of silence or
prayer after the pledge. Commissioner Keller looks to Commissioner Thomas as the
spiritual leader of the group and is in agreement that a moment of reflection should be
done. Commissioner Ziobrowski commented that he respects Commissioner Thomas’s
beliefs and although he believes in the separation of church and state, he can support a
moment of silent contemplation. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to have a moment of silent reflection before each
Board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS