HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-09 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 9, 2017, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting at the Jail. 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.
John Hart, Chief Clerk, asked to amend the agenda to include a quote from Barry
Best, Surveying, to provide civil engineering services for the Mercersburg Magisterial
District Judge facility project. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
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 Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the January 31, 2017 and February 2, 2017
meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the quote from Barry A. Best, Surveying, to provide civil services
for the tenant renovation for Mercersburg Magisterial District Judge office space at the
MMP&W Fire Company building on Veterans Way at a cost of$4,500.00. If site lighting
design is required, a fee of$1,800 will be charged. Municipal review fees are also not
included.
The Board reviewed Controller Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Korn Ferry Hay
Group to provide actuarial services for calendar year 2017, at a cost of$28,020.00 with
an additional maximum of$5,000.00. Contract will renew every January 1 unless a sixty
day termination notification is provided.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to record the change in the funding structure requirements for 911 (Act
12). This is solely an accounting entry; no additional funds are required.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Hotel Tax matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to increase the budgeted expenses and revenues to account for higher
than budgeted collection of 2016 Hotel Taxes and provide sufficient funds for payment of
the appropriate revenue share to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
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The Board reviewed Grants/Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$76,966.00 to provide a budget for the newly awarded
Mental Health Co-Responder grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency (PCCD).
The Board reviewed additional Grants/Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$52,260.00 to provide a budget for the newly awarded
ORAS Grant which will provide funding to integrate the Ohio Risk Assessment System
(ORAS) into UCMS for Franklin and Fulton Counties. All expenses are covered by grant
funds.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract listing
for all contracts and addendums for the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31,
2016. The contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include
vendor name, address, type(s) of service and rate(s) charged.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and
Tyler Technologies to study the MUNIS security architecture to determine the ability to
reorganize the security architecture and estimate the amount of effort needed to do so,
at a cost of$3,825.00. This would allow the County to implement more efficient and
granular security rights to accommodate workflows and operations of all departments.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and the County of Butler to house male and female adult offenders, over age
18, at a cost of$60.00 per inmate per day, for the period of January 20, 2017 through
January 20, 2018. All medical and transportation costs are the responsibility of Franklin
County. This facility is PREA certified and abides by all PA Title 37 regulations.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from GTL - DSI/ITI
to replace the imaging system at the jail at a cost of$25,473.71. This system captures a
photo of each inmate for identification purposes, as well as capturing identifying
characteristics including scars, markings, and tattoos. Cost will be covered by the
inmate store account.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, TeamAg, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
CAFO Renewal Permit application being applied by L&W Farms for an existing
concentrated animal feeding operation, located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Roxbury Holiness
Camp notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES Renewal Permit application for their existing operation, located in Letterkenny
Township.
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS