HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-04 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 4, 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 approval of the agenda with the addition of one board
action item that is at the request of the County Treasurer. The Treasurer asked to
update the list of depositories to include Adams County National Bank. Mr. Secor has
certified that this bank meets the depository requirements as per the County Code. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
to adopt the amended agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and would like the Board to discuss each
item on the board action listing.
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 G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the August 26, 2014 and August 28, 2014 meetings.
Commissioner Thomas abstained from voting since he was not present at last week's
meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolution 2014—
1 , to designate a depository or depositories for all County funds to be deposited. This
action is needed to include ACNB Bank on the list of depositories.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation to reallocate $491,000.00 in unencumbered P wireless funds from
Fiscal Year 2012-13 for use in Fiscal Year 2013®1 towards eligible costs. No additional
County funds are required.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation to shift funding within the Human Services Block Grant for Y013®1 to
appropriate funds, in the amount of$8,000.00, from Children and Youth to Intellectual
Disabilities. No additional county funding is required
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the service
agreement between the County of Franklin and Ehrlich for the baiting and monitoring of
termites at the barn on 151 Franklin Farm Lane in the amount of$1,256.00 for the period
of September 1, 2014 through September 1, 2015.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote
from Keystone Petroleum Equipment, Ltd. for the decommissioning and abandoning of
the 12,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank located behind the Courthouse in the
amount of$15,106.00. Quotes were requested, two quotes were received and this was
the lowest qualified quote.
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The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from CDW-G for
the purchase of seven desktop scanners and one large format scanner for the
Prothonotary's Office, in the amount of$12,658.96. The cost of the scanners will be
funded by the Prothonotary's Automation fund. Three quotes were received and this
was the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation in the amount of$993.00 for the purchase of computer monitors to
accommodate the transition from Routernatch to Ecolane. The purchase is being funded
from the proceeds of vehicle sales; no additional County funds are required.
Carrie Gray, Assistant County Administrator, was present to provide an update
on the Human Services Enhancement Grant program. Ms. Gray met with the Board on
August 14, 2014 to explain the development of the program and the guidance from the
Board was to come back as soon as possible with more detail on the application process
and timelines for the program. Ms. Gray explained the enhancement grant will provide
up to $300,000 in increments up to $50,000 each to eligible human service agencies that
serve Franklin County residents. The proposals would be submitted and reviewed by a
review panel made up of County staff and a consumer or family member. Ms. Gray
explained that the timeline will start with an announcement on September 12th, pre-bid
conference on October 9th, proposals due by November 14th, review by the committee
end of November and recommendations to the Board beginning of December for their
review and award at that time. The contracts would be finalized in January, the projects
could start February or March, 2015 and the final reports would be due March-May 2016
from the awarded agencies. Ms. Gray answered a few questions from the Board. The
Board agreed with the process for the grant program as outlined by Ms. Gray and
agreed to move forward. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize staff to move forward with the Human
Services Enhancement Grant program guidelines and dates as outlined today.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS