HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-03 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 3, 2014, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller began the meeting by reciting the following: "We hold
these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by
their creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness." Chairman Keller continued, saying that on the eve of the 238th
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we honor the memory of our founding
fathers who pledged to each other and to future generations their lives, their fortunes
and their families, all that our nation might be established wherein we might enjoy those
unalienable rights. We honor them for the risk they took, the sacrifices they made, and
the effort they put forth. And it's in that spirit that we being our meeting today and ask
you to join us for a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance.
Chairman Keller asked to approve the agenda with an addition to the board
action listing. The addition is an amendment to contractor's agreement with Maria
Acevedo to modify contract to include reimbursement of travel time to and from county
offices that was overlooked on the original contract. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and asked if the report that Pat Evans
provided to Council of Governments was complete. Chairman Keller responded that the
report is complete.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; approved the
minutes of the June 24, 2014 and June 26, 2014 meetings. Commissioner Ziobrowski
abstained from voting due to not being present at those meetings.
The Board reviewed Agriculture Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Penn State University for
West Nile Virus surveillance and control to protect the health of Franklin County citizens
from mosquitoes carrying the virus, for the period of January 1, 2014 through December
31, 2014 in the amount of$58,723.00, funded by the West Nile Virus Control Program
Grant.
The Board reviewed Controller Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the contract between the County
of Franklin and David C. Cleaver, Esquire to provide contracted attorney services at a
cost of$12,222.00, prorated at$6,111.00, for the period of July 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the amendment to the
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Maria Acevedo (dated May 22, 2014) to
provide English-Spanish translation services to the Franklin County Court System to
include the reimbursement of travel time.
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The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the Supplemental Appropriation
to record additional funding received as a result of State FY 2013-2014 re-budgeting and
to record the corresponding expenditures, in the amount of$46,192.00.
The Board reviewed Grants/Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the Supplemental Appropriation
to provide a budget for the 2014 Intermediate Punish ment/Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment grant, in the amount of$123,519.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and
the Department of Corrections (DOC) to utilize the State Correctional Facility in Camp
Hill's reporting line as a third party reporting entity to detect, respond and prevent prison
rape. This is a national requirement per the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the Pass-through Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Indian Lake Camp Corporation for the distribution of 2013
Community Development Block Grant funds, in the amount of$138,197.00, for the
completion of the Water Treatment Building System Upgrades (phase 5).
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the Pass-through Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Washington for the distribution 2013 Community Development
Block Grant funds, in the amount of$110,000.00, for the completion of the Calimer Drive
Sewer Extension Project.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the proposal from the Baxter Group for Lead Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure testing at the Coldsmith Building, located at 11 North Second Street, for a
one-time cost of$435.00.
The Board reviewed Purchasing/Sheriff matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the quote from New Holland Auto
Group for the purchase of a 2014 Ford 15 Passenger Van for the Sheriff's Department
and the installation of a three-station Prisoner Transport Cage in the amount of
$43,941.40. The quote does not include decals, striping or replacement of reusable
parts from the old van totaling $2,461.00. Three quotes were requested, this was the
lowest qualified quote. Company is on Co-Stars State Contract.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Supplemental Appropriation to provide a budget, in the amount of
$4,113.00, for the PCoRP Loss Prevention Grant. The grant will provide 50% of project
costs, the 50% match will be funded by Worker's Compensation Funds.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, the Borough of
Chambersburg notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General Renewal Permit being applied for the Orchard Park Generating
Station located at 1489 Sheffler Drive, located in Chambersburg.
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In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
General NPDES Permit being applied by Patriot Federal Credit Union for the
construction of a branch bank, located in Chambersburg.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, USDA notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Obstruction
Encroachment Permit being applied by Mary Shifflett for two permanent stream
crossings, located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, WM. F. Hill &Assoc.,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
General NPDES Permit being applied by Greencastle, Franklin County, Authority for the
wastewater treatment facility, located in Greencastle.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Letterkenny Army
Depot notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Permit being applied for a paint stripping tank in Building 350, located in Chambersburg.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved
to enter an executive session at 9:41 a.m. this date for the purpose to review pending
litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:00 a.m. No action
was required after the executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS