HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-15 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 15, 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 requested to amend the agenda to include Chairman's time to
answer a few questions from previous meetings. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller answered a question from Ms. Wertz regarding jobs at Proctor
and Gamble warehouse expansion. He said it's the Board's expectation that a majority
of the jobs will go to Franklin County residents. Ms. Wertz also asked about the Volvo
expansion and it's the Board's understanding that some Franklin County residents have
received jobs there. Chairman Keller also answered Mr. Piper's questions concerning
the impact on Franklin County in terms of education and county services for
undocumented immigrants. The County can't speak to the impact on education but in
terms of the county budget impact it is approximately $50,000 and most costs are
related to criminal justice.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and wanted to know if board action item
#4, uniforms for the Jail, is a yearly expense or a one-time expense.
Allen Piper provided public comment and provided Chairman Keller his first hand
opinion relating to last Thursday's meeting since Chairman Keller was not present. Mr.
Piper also said that he is concerned about using taxpayers' money to purchase the
Eagle Rock tract for conservation purposes. He thanked Mr. Ziobrowski for saying that
the county should not use general fund money for this purchase. He suggests the
Commissioners ask the land owner to reduce the price or donate the land to Michaux
State Forest on behalf of taxpayers.
The minutes of the July 8, 2014 and July 10, 2014 meetings will be reviewed on
Thursday.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, County
Administrator, explained item #4 which is for inmate uniforms. There is an assessment
done and they are ordered on an as needed basis. The following item required approval
today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, July 17, 2014.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant-In-Aid Continuing
Program Application to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for the State
Offender Supervision Fund Agreement services, requesting an amount of$1,239,275.00
for fiscal year 2014-2015. This program is to help fund the Adult Probation Department.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS