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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-11 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 11, 2017, with the following members present: David S. Keller 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 David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Waynesboro Mayor Dick Starliper provided public comment. He said that last Saturday night at American Legion Post 15 in Waynesboro, there was a Save-A- Vet/Save-A-Pet event that the Legion put on in conjunction with Justin Slep from Veterans Affairs. He said there was a meal and silent auction. Butch Willhide put this event together. There were six dogs at the event- four in service and two in training and they were very well behaved. Mayor Starliper said everything was donated and the Legion raised $6,300 for the program. Chairman Keller said the Board is grateful for the Legion's support. Kim Wertz provided public comment and said she is assuming the County has to bid the ballots for the elections but this is the only company that ever bids. Is there any way to forgo the bidding and do just a flat rate or multi-year contract? Chairman Keller asked to divert from the agenda. Last week the board was remiss in not acknowledging the recent passing of Manny Diaz who has been involved in several ways with the County. He was on the Drug &Alcohol Advisory Board and the Community Coalition for the Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse. He was past president of both organizations. Chairman Keller said they are very sad about his passing and they wanted to recognize him. He also acknowledged the recent passing of Ed Sponseller who was the father of Judge Todd Sponseller and brother of Prothonatary Tim Sponseller. He said Commissioner Ziobrowski was on the School Board when Dr. Sponseller was superintendent. He said that both of their impacts on the community and in Franklin County were significant. He said they will both be missed. The Board held a moment of silence in honor of Pastor Diaz and Dr. Sponseller. The minutes of the April 4, 2017 and April 6, 2017 meetings were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, April 13, 2017. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Chief Clerk, answered Ms. Wertz's questions about the bidding requirements for the ballots. He said that the County Code requires bidding and during a municipal election there are many variables which would make it difficult to have a fixed price or multi-year contract. Chairman Keller asked for further explanation on the upgrade of the Active Directory, board action item #6. Kurt Hoffeditz, Chief Information Officer, explained that as the County buys new equipment, we have no choice but to purchase Windows 10. He said that Active Directory works hand in hand with Windows 10 so it makes sense to go with a new directory service. Chairman Keller asked about board action item #7, wireless network at the Jail. Mr. Hoffeditz responded that the wireless network upgrades are needed to get full use of the new RFID inmate services tracking system. The following item was approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, April 13, 2017. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the combined 2016 Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness (HMERP) Report and FY2017- 2018 Hazardous Material Response Fund (HMRF) Grant Application to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). The report provides PEMA the data needed to create the required annual report to the General Assembly. The HMRF grant application was combined this year with the report, due to the same information required for the report and grant application. PEMA will pull report data to apply for the grant. The Board reviewed information regarding National Public Safety Telecom municators Week. John Thierwechter, Director of Emergency Services, was present and thanked the Board for considering this proclamation. He said it's a big deal to the Telecom municators and it gives them a chance to get recognized when they don't normally get recognized. He is pleased that the Board is recognizing them and supporting them. Chairman Keller said that it's important to point out that Telecom municators are not just connecting first responders to the incident but they bring aid and comfort to the person on the phone. He said sometimes they help someone give birth or they are proactive in finding missing persons, just to name a few examples. He said the Board is very grateful for everything they do. Mr. Thierwechter recognized Derek Hawbaker, Telecom municator, who has a great attitude and who is a great addition to their staff. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that with DES being at Letterkenny it is out-of-sight, out-of-mind, so it's important to remember that next week some of us will be spending time with our families during Easter but DES will have people working. It's important to recognize them and the sacrifices that they make. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2017-06 proclaiming the week of April 9-15, 2017 as National Public Safety Telecom municators Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, asked to go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and noted that action will be required after the executive session. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:56 a.m. this date for the purpose to review personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:06 a.m. Ms. Shank said during the executive session they discussed a settlement agreement for an employee which contains a confidentiality clause. She is asking for board approval to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to authorize the Chairman to sign the settlement agreement on behalf of the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Proclamation #2017 - 06 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15, 2017 Whereas emergencies can occur at anytime that require police,fire or emergency medical services; And Whereas when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; And Whereas the safety of our police officers,firefighters and emergency medical services is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services communications center; And Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; And Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio,providing them information and insuring their safety; And Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; And Whereas each dispatcher has exhibited compassion,understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County Pennsylvania declares the week of April 9 through 15,2017 to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County,in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe. N WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hand and caused our seal this 11t° day of April,two thousand and seventeen. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Davi _� .. .... ......_ .. .�.�.. W ,� Daid S. Kellar,Chairman I t' Robert L.Thomas Robert G. ZJo%vski ,