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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 7, 2013, 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.
Chairman Keller asked to include an additional executive session to the agenda
to discuss a personnel matter. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Allen Piper provided public comment and is glad to see various increases to
education in Governor’s Budget and he also saw there is going to be an increase for
Intellectual Disabilities at a magnitude. This will be good for the County and people that
need those services. There are a lot of good things that will help Pennsylvania in his
budget. Mr. Piper said it was nice to see sculptures during IceFest and nice to see the
Board helped with the Visitor’s Bureau ice sculpture. This was a good event for
Chambersburg and Franklin County and looked good for them.
Jim Wyrick thanked Chairman Keller for his appearance at the 9/12 patriot
meeting last month.
Ken Jones said the Public Opinion did their civic duty and had a full page
editorial on the Governor’s Budget but Democrats must not be that important because
they did not have a D behind their name.
Jay Lightfoot asked what the acreage is on #2 on the board action list, lease for
pasture and stable; he’d double the price and lease it.
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 January 29, 2013 and January 31, 2013 meetings.
Chairman Keller responded to Mr. Lightfoot’s question and will clarify acreage of
the lease for the Therapeutic Riding Center. Commissioner Thomas responded that the
Riding Center serves many disabled people and doesn’t cost a dime of taxpayer’s
money and wouldn’t give it to anyone else for $2.
The Board reviewed Aging matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the waiver request to PA Department of Aging (PDA) to allow 75/25
federal funds to be used for the General Assessment cost center. In January 2012 PDA
changed all Area Agency on Aging’s cooperative agreements pulling out MA
assessment and other various federal funding into a new agreement, entitled Title XIX.
PDA is requesting this Waiver be in writing.
The Board reviewed Agriculture Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the lease
agreement between the County of Franklin and Therapeutic Riding Center to lease the
stable, indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, pasture, old corn crib, fenced barnyard all
located on east side of 191 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg at a cost of $1.00 per
year for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015.
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The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children
Contract #1
with special needs for payment in the amount of: - $27.06 per day, in
addition a one-time payment not to exceed $ -0- to cover non-recurring adoption
Contract #2
expenses for the period of January 16, 2013 through January 15, 2018.-
$37.88 a day for the period of February 1, 2013 through July 23, 2014, in addition a one-
time payment not to exceed $-0- to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed Controller Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the quote from PressTek to provide maintenance and service for
the FD2050 Formax Folder/Sealer which covers labor and travel, parts, basic training,
four default inspections per year and priority response at a cost of $1,362.73 for the
period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and County of Cumberland to set forth in writing the
terms and conditions whereby 9-1-1 calls are properly routed due to telephone
exchanges within Cumberland and Franklin Counties that serve geographical areas in
both Counties. Franklin County will reimburse Cumberland County 70% of the net
revenues derived from the Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act (9-1-1) fee collected
from Franklin County telephone subscribers located in Shippensburg Borough.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
amendment to the software license agreement (dated May 24, 2007) between the
County of Franklin and VisionAIR that allows for the management of resources in the
Communications Center including additional components that allow for reporting and
data mining and also is a critical piece of pushing information out into the field. This
amendment is to properly reflect TriTech as the contracting party instead of VisionAIR
due to merging the two companies together. The terms and conditions of the original
agreement remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and Education and Treatment Alternatives, Inc. to
provide an aggression replacement training workshop for Juvenile Probation as part of
the Enhancing Juvenile Justice Grant in the amount of $21,500.00 to be paid 100% by
the grant for the period of January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal/Grants Management matters. On a motion
by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
amendment to the contract (dated January 1, 2012) between the County of Franklin and
the Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties to provide peer support
specialist services to improve treatment options for Jail Diversion participants to reduce
the cost to $9,000.00 and includes reimbursement for any out of pocket expenses due
from the patient when the patient has no other funding resources available utilizing PA
Department of Public Welfare medical assistance for consumers eligible to receive such
benefits and to extend the contract through December 31, 2013. All other terms of the
agreement shall remain unchanged.
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The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
(CCAP) to provide a secure platform for hosting the County’s website for the period of
January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 at a cost of $3,971.25 with no increase
over last year’s price.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract between the County of
Franklin and Jones Fire Extinguisher, Inc. to provide annual inspection, service and
maintenance services on the Jail’s fire extinguishers at a cost of $553.00 for the period
of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, this price also includes emptying and
testing each fire extinguisher and at a cost of $157.00 for the period of January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2014. This service is a requirement under State and Local
codes.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, C.S. Davidson, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES
Renewal Permit application being applied by Women in Need for commercial building, 4
residential houses and parking areas on property located in the Borough of
Chambersburg.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Controller, FSNRC
Administrator and County Administrator for Salary Board and Personnel matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Revised Activities
Director position description and Assistant Activities Director position description.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters and conducted a bid opening
for Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The following bidders submitted a
bid:
Rodney B. Smith Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Inc. for HVAC construction
Total bid of: $996,084.00; alternate #1 for $192,967; alternate #2 for $27,372;
alternate #3 for $27,363; alternate #4 for $55,768; alternate #5 for $174,367;
alternate #6 for $44,429; and alternate #7 for $226,288.
Oyler Electric, Inc. for the Electrical for a total of $109,925; alternate #1 for
$12,100: alternate #2 – NC; alternate #3 – NC; alternate #4 – NC; alternate
#5 – NC; alternate #6 – NC; and alternate #7 for $95,778.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to forward the bids received to the Property Management
Director, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for their review. The Board will
award or reject the bids on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 9:45 a.m.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:21 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review contract negotiations and personnel matters. The Board reconvened
into regular session at 10:53 a.m. No action was required after executive session.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS