HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-29 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 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 Chairman's time to the agenda. On a motion
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
adopt the amended agenda. John Hart, County Administrator, requested to include an
emergency resolution on the agenda to replace security cameras at the Courthouse
Annex. The Board did not oppose this addition.
Chairman Keller responded to Mr. Lightfoot's comments about the Board
clarifying each item on the board action listing. He said the list is provided to the public
on the county's website and provided in the office during each meeting. Chairman Keller
said the Board reviews items on the list as necessary. They make themselves available
during and after each meeting to answer questions. He stated this is the Board's
operating procedure and will continue to be so.
Richard Jones provided public comment and said he will make comments at a
later date on the rail to trail program that was discussed during a recent meeting.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment to state he feels there is a better use for
the money than to waste it on rail to trail projects.
The minutes of the April 22, 2014 and April 24, 2014 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, May 1, 2014.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator, asked the Board to approve an
emergency resolution #2014-10 for emergency replacement of hybrid DVR, analog & IP
camera recording station at the Courthouse Annex. This is needed due to security of the
building, customers and employees. He is asking the Board for this purchase to be
exempt from bidding. Mr. Hart explained that this vendor is a sole source vendor and
they are normally the lowest bid when they bid on projects for the county. Mr. Hart is not
sure of the cost but will provide to the board once he receives this information.
Chairman Keller asked Mr. Hart to disclose the cost publicly once we get the cost of the
equipment. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved Resolution #2014-10 for emergency replacement of hybrid DVR,
analog & IP camera recording at the Courthouse Annex.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The items will be
approved Thursday, May 1, 2014.
Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor, requested an executive session to discuss pending
litigation. 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 discuss Pending Litigation: Real Estate Tax Appeal 2012-4741 - In Re:
Appeal of estside Plaza Associates LP. The Board will also discuss real estate matters
during executive session. Action will be required on the pending litigation after
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:19 a.m.
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Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor, asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal with
Westside Plaza Associates LP #2012-4741. This appeal involves the Food Lion
shopping center on Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg and the assessed value is
$700,900 which equates to an implied market value of$4,935,915 when you apply the
common level ratio. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to settle for an implied
market value of$4 million for years 2013 and 2014, is equates to an assessment of
$568,000 and $588,000 respectively. Prior to the county's approval, the stipulation was
approved by Chambersburg Area School District and Franklin County Board of
Assessment.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
John A. Hart
Chief Clerk/County Administrator
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. Ziobrowski