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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 19, 2018, 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.
Chairman Keller announced there was a bad explosion at Letterkenny Depot this
morning with three badly injured and possibly two missing people. He asked everyone
to keep the families in their thoughts and prayers. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the 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 July 10, 2018 and July 12, 2018 meetings.
The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the lease
agreement between the County of Franklin and Anvil Properties, LLC for office space in
Fulton County at a cost of $620.00 per month. This space will be utilized by TMCA,
MH/IDD/EI and Drug and Alcohol as they are joinder departments for Franklin-Fulton
Counties. Lease expense will be divided equally between the three departments; the
included MOU is between the County of Franklin and TMCA, MH/IDD/EI and D&A.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Pass Through
Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Borough of Greencastle for 2015
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $55,000.00, for
the period of July 19, 2018 through December 31, 2019. Funds will be used to
reconstruct/install curb ramps along Williamson Avenue.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Pass Through
Agreement between the County of Franklin and the South Central Community Action
Program (SCCAP) for 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the
amount of $15,000.00, for the period of July 19, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
The Board reviewed Property Management/Emergency Services matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Carlisle
cost of $12,400.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer &
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES permit application being applied by Otterbein Ministries for a building
addition and parking addition located on Park Street in the Borough of Waynesboro.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, martin and martin,
Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection PAG-
O2- NPDES permit application being applied by Parkview Corner for a 40-unit senior
housing apartment complex in the Borough of Chambersburg.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2018 expense
and revenue budget performance through May, 2018. Ms. Beckner advised that some
areas exceeded 5/12ths of their expense budget. These are the same items and
departments she has mentioned in prior months so they are still in place through May.
She also reminded the Board that the county makes an upfront contribution to
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expenses reflect a variance for the early months of the year until the impact of the
contribution is mitigated. That is the case for 10 departments through May. Ms. Beckner
explained there were also capital purchases, seasonal expenses, equipment
maintenance, and association fees, but at this time she expects them to balance out
over the remainder of the year. She said general fund expenses are at 38.4% of
budgeted expenses for May. That compares to 39.2% through May 2017. Ms. Beckner
said revenues are 8.9% collected of general fund revenue budget compared to 11.6%
for 2017 year-to-date. Ms. Beckner reported that the
general fund revenue budget comes from property taxes. That amounts to a total of
almost $40 million or 84.3% of the budget. Property taxes billed for 2018 amounted to
over $38.8 million. For 2018, one mill of taxes assessed brings in $1,464,665, an
increase of 0.9%, or $12,538, over 2017. For the 5-year period 2013 through 2017, the
average annual growth rate was 1.2%. As reported last month, through May, we
collected about $35.4 million, 87.6% of what was billed. That is compared with 87.5%
through May last year, and a 5-year average of 86.7%.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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Robert L. Thomas
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Robert G. Ziobrowski