HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-14 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 14, 2014, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 announced Commissioner Ziobrowski is representing the
commissioners at a Workforce Development event today. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
Chairman Keller announced the County is required to liquidate any debt
associated with the nursing home so a voucher has been prepared to authorize the
transfer of funds to liquidate any funds of the nursing home. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the special voucher to pay
off the debt from 2010. Commissioner Thomas asked John Hart, County Administrator
what these funds were used for. Mr. Hart explained the funds were to replace exterior
windows and upgrade the boiler.
The minutes of January 6, 2014, January 7, 2014 and January 9, 2014 meetings
were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, January 16, 2014.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following item
was approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, January 16,
2014.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation to
account for the payoff of the 2010 Series A RZED note related to the sale of the nursing
home. The debt was issued in 2010 for the purpose of building improvements at the
nursing home. Payoff is required in conjunction with the sale of the nursing home.
Steve Malesker, Engineer from C.S. Davison was present to explain item #1,
proposal for final design of Franklin County Bridge #116. Mr. Malesker explained this
bridge is on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the county has a higher
unemployment rate then the state average so the county share is 0%. Mr. Malesker
explained the process and what PennDot required for this bridge. The final decision is to
rehabilitate the bridge which will address all the issues in the inspection report. He said
our scope of work is set by PennDot and their consultant and that's why this agreement
needs Commissioner's approval.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS