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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 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, a Moment
of Silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
John Hart, Chief Clerk asked to include 2 additional items to the agenda to be
considered today. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and said residents at the Nursing Home
are complaining about the food and they are not getting walkers when requested. Also
he is not able to find the main entrance and the various wings since there are no
directional signs.
Ken Jones questioned the cost of the repairs due to the fire and whether these
costs would be covered by insurance. John Hart, Chief Clerk, indicated that insurance
would be paying for these renovations costs. Mr. Jones also asked for a report of what
took place at the CCAP Conference that the Board attended earlier this week.
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 July 31, 2012 and August 2, 2012 meetings.
John Hart, Chief Clerk asked to include two additional items for board action.
The first item is the ESG-H Grant with PA Department of Community and Economic
Development which is the second allocation for 2011 to enable Human Services to
provide case management as well as financial and rental assistance for residents in
Franklin County who are either homeless or at risk of losing their housing. This grant is
in the amount of $240,000.00. The second item is two proposals for repair to the
Commissioner’s complex due to the fire in May. Glen L. Myers, Inc. to provide electrical
fire restoration, repairs and renovations to the first and second floor areas in the
Commissioners’ complex at a cost of $12,400.00. The second proposal is with Michael
Benedict Construction for repairs and renovations at a cost of $82,000.00. Mr. Hart said
the HVAC and plumbing work will be done in-house. Both these items will be
reimbursed by the contractor’s insurance company. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved these three items.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Certification
Statement of the Children and Youth Program to PA Department of Public Welfare. This
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4 quarter report in the amount of $8,386,961.00 is submitted to the State for
reimbursement for expenses incurred for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2012.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Tyler
Technologies to determine if the County is maximizing its investment in MUNIS and to
improve overall efficiencies and service through training for a one-time cost of $3,825.00
plus travel expenses.
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The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project
Modification Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the
Security Technology Grant 2012 to adjust funds to reflect expenditures of additional
security items for the Hearing Master Complex, Jury Assembly Room, and Courtroom
Five.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and Capital
BlueCross, the vendor for the County’s healthcare coverage for employees and retirees.
This service gives Capital BlueCross permission to coordinate with Medicare regarding
the Federal Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Laws and they will coordinate on the
County’s behalf to be sure we are complying with the laws. There is no additional cost
involved as this service is included in our full contract with Capital BlueCross.
The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Final
HSDF expenditure report for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 where the
County received $121,883.00 which is a decrease from last fiscal year of $53,893.00.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Allied Behavioral Clinicians to provide psychiatric services
through Forefront for residents of the nursing home, with charges billed through medical
assistance or third party payees.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Notice of Intent
to Award and Notice of Award to NAC Divisions for the Franklin County Courthouse
Renovation Security Equipment Installation bid for the amount of $34,588.00. The
Board awarded this bid on August 2, 2012 to NAC division.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS