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TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 28, 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.
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 May 23, 2013 meeting were reviewed. These will be approved
Thursday, May 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The Board had
questions about the following items: Item # 3, C.S. Davidson for engineering services
and John Hart, County Administrator responded this is for engineering services only;
Items #9 & 10 PA Department of Community & Economic Development amendments to
the Emergency Shelter Grant program and Carrie Gray, Assistant County Administrator
explained the history of the grants and changes the state has done. The following items
were approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, May 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Commissioners office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and DEX for
the block ads in the July 2013 CenturyLink phone directory for Aging and MH/ID/EI, and
for a bold line ad for Drug and Alcohol for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013 at a cost of $316.50 per month, paid by these three departments, a decrease of
$245.50 per month from last year.
The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the quote from Jennings
Chevrolet to purchase a new 2013 GMC Yukon XL to update current vehicle at a cost of
$45,458.05. Four quotes were requested, two quotes were received and this was the
lowest qualified quote. This vendor is a member of the Co-Stars program.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved first contract
amendment to the Grant between the PA Department of Community and Economic
Development and Franklin County for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program to include
additional funds. Grant term is December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2013 for an
additional amount of $104,842.00 for a total grant amount of $207,424.00. Funding is to
be used for operating costs at Waynesboro New Hope Homeless shelter, costs for case
management and rental assistance to serve families who are homeless or who are near-
homeless. New Hope Shelter will provide a match of 50% to bring total amount to
$418,131.00.
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The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
revision to original Emergency Solutions Grant contract (dated September 2012)
between the County of Franklin and PA Department of Community and Economic
Development (DCED) for the New Hope Shelter to cover rapid re-housing (rent and
financial) assistance, case management, and administration to serve families who are
homeless or near-homeless. The contract is $98,590.00 with a match of $98,590.00 to
be provided by New Hope’s Agency donations.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:55 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
12:25 p.m.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to authorize staff to proceed with developing information for a
potential real estate transaction.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS