HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-02 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 2, 2013, with the
following members present: David S. Keller 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of June 25, 2013 and June 27, 2013 meetings.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Franklin County
Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of this plan is to identify natural and human -
caused hazards that impact Franklin County, assess the vulnerability and risk posed by
those hazards to community wide assets, develop strategies for mitigation for those
identified hazards, present future maintenance procedures for the plan and document
the planning process. This plan will require updating and re- approval from FEMA and
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in five years.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement with the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency to provide funds from the Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant for
County personnel to attend radiation incidents training and provide for maintenance and
purchase of radiation instruments for a grant period of July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2014 in the amount of $6,585.00. Any funds that are not expended will be returned to
the Grant fund for redistribution.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the contract between
the County of Franklin and AUTOClear to provide an X -ray screening system, installation
and operator training at the Administration Annex, as part of the second year of the
Second Technology grant equipment. This is a onetime purchase with a total cost of
$18,521.00, 50% of the cost is covered by the Franklin County Security Technology
Grant. Three quotes were received and this was the lowest qualified quote.
AUTOclear is on the state contract list.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and Firing Line, Inc. to provide two walk- through metal
detectors and eleven hand -held scanners for the Administration Annex and the County
Jail. This is a one -time purchase at a cost of $8,490.00, 50% of the cost is covered by
Franklin County Security Technology Grant. Three quotes were received and this was
the lowest qualified quote.
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The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and NAC Divisions for the purchase of twenty -two
cameras, two recording stations and two monitors, as part of the second year of the
Security Technology Grant. This equipment will be distributed between the County Jail,
Adult Probation Office, Human Services /Juvenile, the Day Reporting Center and
Administration Annex buildings. This is a one -time purchase at a cost of $40,605.00,
50% of the cost is covered Franklin County Security Technology Grant.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the revised Income and
Expenditures Report to Department of Public Welfare for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 for
Early Intervention.
The Board reviewed Intellectual Disabilities matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the revised Income and
Expenditures Report to Department of Public Welfare for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 for
Intellectual Disabilities.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and Schaedler Yesco
Distribution for replacement batteries for the APC /UPS battery backup system at the
Emergency Services Building. There are eighty -eight battery sleeves with eight batteries
per sleeve for a onetime cost of $10,560.00. Three quotes were received and this was
the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Eslinger Lighting to provide
lighting system, technical support and atmospheric effects for the 1864 Burning of
Chambersburg on July 20th at a cost not to exceed $14,520.00 for the period of July 2,
2013 through July 22, 2013. Three quotes were received and this was the lowest
qualified quote.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit application being applied by Martin and Martin, Inc. for the surveying of a new
commercial development located in the Borough of Chambersburg.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notification Benesch notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection permit application being applied
by PENNDOT District 8 -0 to replace the SR 0016 structure over Buck Run located in
Peters Township.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director and Sam Thrush, Planner were present to
conduct a public hearing for 2013 Community Development Block Grant (C. D. B.G.)
Applications. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) have not released the CDBG allocation for 2013 but Mr. Tarquino feels the
allocation will be close to $300,000. Ten applications were submitted requesting a total
of $2,028,736.00. Sam Thrush went through a presentation showing information on
each application submitted.
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The Board opened up comments from the applicants. Mike Christopher from
Washington Township thanked the Board for their past funding of their sewer project.
There are 25 families in that area in need of public sewer, and Washington Township
has received '/2 the money so far. They are working on two years of funding and have
exhausted 2011 funds and 2012 funds will be started shortly. Mr. Christopher said
whatever they can fund for the township would be appreciated. This would eliminate a
health hazard in that area. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Tarquino said
the Planning Office will rank the applications and come back with a recommendation to
the Board once the State informs them the amount of the allocation.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS