HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-04 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked what the cost would be for a
person to get the records, referring to board action item #1, agreement with Global Data
Consultants. John Hart, Chief Clerk, responded that there is a fee schedule and it
depends on the subscription or how many clicks the person would sign up for. He will
get Ms. Wertz the information at a later date. Commissioner Thomas responded that for
the average person that needs limited information there is no cost.
The minutes of the March 28, 2017 and March 30, 2017 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, April 6, 2017.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following item
was approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, April 6, 2017.
The Board met on the square with Dianne Kelso, Director of Children's Advocacy
Center (CAC), Doug Amsley, Children & Youth Director, Matt Fogal, District Attorney,
Rich Alloway, State Senator, along with State Police Officers, Children & Youth
caseworkers and many others including children from the Chambersburg YMCA
preschool center. Ms. Kelso welcomed everyone and thanked them for all they do to
keep our children safe on a daily basis. Mr. Amsley recognized the Children & Youth
staff and thanked them for the hard work they do. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Proclamation #2017 - 05 for the
purpose of proclaiming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and that the
attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation #2017 - 05
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH-APRIL 2017
WHFRF9S, children are vital to our future and deserve to have safe, stable, and nurturing
homes and communities that are tree from abuse and neglect and that foster well-being; and
WHEREAS, the County of' Franklin is dedicated to providing services to our children to
reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect and to foster the opportunity for our youth to
grow and become the leaders of tomorrow; and
WHERE S, preventing child abuse and neglect is not only a governmental responsibility but is
also a community responsibility that depends upon the involvement of all people touching the
lives of children, youth, and families.
THEREFORE, we, the County Commissioners of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, do hereby
proclaim April 2017 as ChiM Abase Prevention Month, and encourage all citizens of Franklin
County to recognize and report child abuse and neglect and to support efforts to reduce the
occurrence of child abuse and neglect and to foster the opportunity for our youth to grow and
become healthy, productive adults.
Given under our hand and Seal
This 4th day of April, 2017
Franklin County Commissioners:
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David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. 7' rowski