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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 5, 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. Chairman Keller asked approval to amend the agenda to
include an additional board action which is a Notice of Intent to Award and Notice to
Award for the barn project. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S.
Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; 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 September 26, 2017 and September 28, 2017 meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Notice of Intent to
Award and Notice of Award to Waynesboro Construction Co, Inc. for the Franklin Farms
Lane Metal Barn Construction Project bid in the amount of $178,900.00. The Board
awarded this bid on October 3, 2017.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the quote from Carnegie Equipment, Inc. to replace the jail’s existing
dishwasher and hot booster heater at a cost of $44,825.59, including installation and
delivery. Quotes were requested and received, and this was the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and Keefe
Commissary Network to add a feature to allow inmates to receive emails for the period
of October 2, 2017 through June 1, 2020. Family and friends would fund credits to their
account. There is no cost to the county for this service.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer &
Associate notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
General NPDES Renewal Permit application being applied by Cold Spring Builders,
LLC. for a residential subdivision, located in the borough of Waynesboro.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
application being applied by Edge Rubber for an existing facility, located in the borough
of Chambersburg.
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The Board reviewed an appointment to the Franklin County Mental
Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to appoint Juanita
Comp for a term of October 2017 through October 2020.
The Planning Office held a public hearing for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program to present the budget and provide recommendations. Sam
Thrush, Planner, explained that they met with the Board Tuesday, October 3, 2017 and
provided the five applications that were received. He explained the total amount
received is $292,706.00 with administration cost of $52,687.08. The total to be
distributed will be $240,018.92. He provided more information on the following
applications that were presented Tuesday: The Borough of Greencastle is requesting
$139,652.17.00 for S. Jefferson Street reconstruction in the Borough; South Central
Community Action Program requested $12,000.00 to help fund the Gleaning Program.
Pathstone – Homeownership Program is requesting $25,800.00 to help fund the Franklin
County First-time homeowner program towards closing costs and assist with education
on how to pay for a home; and Quincy Township is requesting $240,651.00 for a 960
linear foot water line extension that will include 9 homes; Indian Lake Camp Corporation
requested $34,000.00 to cover legal, engineering and interim improvements for the
water treatment building which is the final phase of the water system improvement.
Angelo Tesorjero, Engineer for Indian Lake, was present to provide more information
and explained further the meetings being held with DEP and the residents of Indian
Lake. He said they are also talking to Metal Township to see if they are interested in
taking ownership of this project. He said everything is in limbo but he would like the
board to keep them in mind for funding. In the interim they will try to bring their billings
up to date and have more discussion with Metal Township and also research what the
system is worth. He said having grants in place will help to keep the system running.
Mr. Thrush provided the following recommendations: Provide $139,625 for the
Borough of Greencastle for S. Jefferson Street reconstruction project; provide $12,000 to
SCCAP for the Gleaning project; $25,800.00 PathStone Homeownership Program
closing costs and assist with education on how to pay for a home; $62,594.00 to Quincy
Township for the water line extension. Mr. Thrush explained the reason they are not
recommending any funding to Indian Lake is due to Indian Lake having issues and with
guidance from the State to get applications quickly approved and the State may not
approve legal and engineering fees. Plus they have received several notices of
violations from PA Department of Environmental Protection. Mr. Tesorjero explained
that some of the funds used in the past were for emergency repairs and even though
they fall out of the guidelines, some of the work being done is to keep the system
running. If they can get the rest of the funding in place, they can keep it running. Mr.
Tesorjero said he would hate to see that if they would have to revise the paperwork and
have to answer more questions from the State to be the reason they will not be given an
award. Chairman Keller asked if there were funds from prior years not spent yet and Mr.
Thrush responded that there is a small amount from 2012, 2013 and 2014. John Hart,
Chief Clerk, said the State had meetings with the property owners on concerns about the
viability of the system. He said there was discussion on ownership and if the County
allocates additional funds we need to be certain it is a viable system. Commissioner
Ziobrowski asked what happens if we do award Indian Lake the money and the State
decides not to give it to them. Mr. Thrush responded that the County could shift the
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money to another project if it gets denied and send a request to approve the change of
the budget to the State. The State would have to approve the shift in funding towards
another project. After the Board asked more questions on the Indian Lake request, it
was decided to have another Public Hearing in a few weeks so the Board can review the
information and get more questions answered before making a final decision.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS