HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-27 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, April 27, 2017, 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.
Commissioner Ziobrowski was not in attendance today. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The Board participated in "Take Our Child to Work Day" with 49 children and
their family members participating. Chairman Keller gave an overview of the duties of
the Commissioners. The children participated in an interactive group exercise with
juggling balloons to illustrate the challenges with directly overseeing, or having fiscal
responsibility of 52 departments, many of which involve other elected officials.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the April 18, 2017 and April 20, 2017 meetings.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the quote from
Stenograph to renew the Case Catalyst Software Agreement for the Court Reporter
machines and to receive support services on the software at a cost of$3,055.00 for the
period of May 3, 2017 through May 2, 2018.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the proposal from MCM
Consulting Group, Inc. to perform a commodity flow study of Franklin County to include
roadways, railroads and pipelines and to conduct a truck count at specified locations on
the interstates and other routes crossing Franklin County, rail car counts and placard
identifications at two locations. Each location will be evaluated for 8 hours during
business hours. This proposal is at a cost of$8,000.00 and will be completed by July
31, 2017 with $6,400.00 being covered by the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Grant.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the quote from
Priority Dispatch to purchase Emergency Fire Dispatch software licenses and Aqua
installation at a cost of$77,185.00. The 911 Center currently uses Emergency Medical
Dispatch and Emergency Police Dispatch and would like to purchase the Emergency
Fire Dispatch. Priority Dispatch is a sole source vendor.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Ag. Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and Penn State University
to conduct West Nile Virus surveillance and control as part of the Mosquito-Borne
disease control grant from PA Department of Environmental Protection. The amount of
the contract is $59,034.00 and is covered 100% by the grant, for the period of January 1,
2017 through December 31, 2017.
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The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Morefield Communications to upgrade the ShoreTel
phone system, including some hardware and all software at a cost of$34,994.02. This
will upgrade the back-end system as well as the communicator software for each
employee's computer. The quote from Dell is needed to purchase the new servers
required for this upgrade. This will also upgrade FaxFinder software which is at its end
of life and Call Copy hardware which is used by Domestic Relations.
The Board reviewed Jail Diversion matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the amendment to the contract
between the County of Franklin and Mental Health Association for peer support services.
This amendment is to increase funds in the amount of$3,714.00. All other terms and
conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in
the amount of$120,315.00 to transfer unspent 2016 funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 into
the 2017 calendar year expenditure.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Red Barn notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection renewal NPDES
CAFO Permit application being applied by Dream Farms for an existing operation,
located in Southampton Township.
The Board reviewed information regarding the Earth Celebration Day. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to
sign Franklin County Proclamation #2017-09 proclaiming April 29, 2017 as Earth
Celebration Day in Franklin County and that the attached proclamation be made a part
of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
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