HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-30 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 30, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of October 23, 2012 and October 25, 2012 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, October 18, 2012.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Ziobrowski questioned the need for tasers in the Sheriff’s Office. John Hart responded
that this is a nonlethal way of dealing with people and most times they calm down where
using a gun or mace in the courtroom setting everyone in the vicinity would be exposed.
Mr. Hart supports this as long as there is training and the deputies use common sense.
The following item was approved today and the remainder items will be approved
Thursday, November 1, 2012.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Declaration of
Disaster Emergency to direct the Franklin County Emergency Management
Coordinator to coordinate the activities of emergency response due to the severe
weather on or about October 29, 2012 and to take all appropriate action needed to
alleviate the effects of this disaster, to aid in the restoration of essential public
services, and to take any other emergency response action deemed necessary to
respond to this emergency. This Declaration shall take effect October 27, 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS