HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-25 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 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.
Chairman Keller announced that Commissioner Thomas is out of town
representing the Commissioners on the Penn State Extension Directors Board meeting.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked the Board if they are still planning
on building a new courthouse and is the space going to be enough to bring all county
offices into the complex. If this is the case, she is 100% behind them but would like to
see the old courthouse become extinct.
The minutes of February 18, 2014 and February 20, 2014 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, February 27, 2014.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Ziobrowski asked for more explanation on board action item #13, lead and asbestos
inspection at the Coldsmith Property. Chairman Keller asked for more information on
board action #7, Subgrant Award Notice for STOP violence Against Women funds. John
Hart, County Administrator explained these items further. All items will be approved
Thursday, February 27, 2014.
The Board discussed the bond refinancing that Public Financial Management
(PFM) presented last Thursday. PFM recommended the County consider refinancing
the 2004 bond in a two-step process. Chairman Keller said ilt was clear at the time that
the board was in favor of that recommendation. The Board has not received any
comments from the public since that meeting. Prior to today's meeting, Commissioner
Thomas indicated to Chairman Keller that his feelings have not changed from last
Thursday and he is in favor of moving forward. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked Teresa
Beckner, Fiscal Director to address this and provide staff recommendation. Ms. Beckner
said she reviewed the same information sent to the Board from PFM. What they
provided is reasonable and she would recommend moving forward with the option of
refunding in two pieces. Chairman Keller reiterated his support for the two-step process,
because of the potential for greater savings and flexibility to re-finance after five years.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to move forward with refinancing the 2004 bonds. Ms. Beckner will contact
PFM to start the process.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS