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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 2, 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.
Commissioner Keller recognized the death of Bill Sheaffer who had been Court
Administrator for 35 years.
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 24, 2018 and July 26, 2018 meetings.
for Franklin County Judicial Center Courtroom Mock-Ups. One bidder, GRC General
Contractor, Inc., submitted a bid with a total bid price of $62,695.00. There were also
several addendums included: Addendum #1 Deduct $3,947.00; Addendum #2 Add
$1,154.00; and Addendum #3 No change. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award to GRC General
Contractor, Inc. contingent upon staff and solicitor review and approval.
The Board reviewed On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Cooperation
Agreement between Franklin County and Franklin County Redevelopment Authority
pertaining to the Leg Up Farm Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
project.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved a Supplemental
Appropriation related to recording issuance of the 2018 General Obligation Bond. The
transaction resulted in net proceeds of $55,000,000.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Request to Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and CCAP for a Technical Assistance
and Training Grant in the amount of $600.00. Funds will be used to provide 30 training
manuals for a Mental Health First Aid Training which will be conducted by Pat Cambri.
The training course will be offered to Franklin County Jail Certified Treatment Specialists
and the public.
The Board reviewed Grants/District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Amendment #1 to
the contract dated July 6, 2017 between the County of Franklin and Cross & Crown for
the Get Back Up Program website. This amendment will extend the contract period to
December 31, 2018 and increase the maximum encumbrance by $2,000.00. All other
terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force and effect.
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The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the quote from KRONOS to provide software maintenance for the
KRONOS timekeeping system at a cost of $16,843.65, for the period of October 26,
2018 through October 25, 2019. KRONOS time clocks provide Jail and Emergency
Services employees the ability to clock in and out and to track hours worked.
The Board reviewed ITS matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the renewal quote from Adobe for use of Adobe Sign, which is used to create
electronic signatures which are mostly commonly used for signing contracts, at a cost of
$6,840.00 for the period of August 7, 2018 through August 6, 2019.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
Grant Agreement between the County of Franklin and Habitat for Humanity of Franklin
County to provide funds in the amount of $25,000.00 to be used towards the
construction of homes along South Fourth Street in Chambersburg. This agreement is
for the period of August 2, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
The Board reviewed Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Keystone Rural Health Center to provide mental
health and substance abuse services for the benefit of veterans participating in
Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). This agreement will be at a cost of $7,000.00,
which is being covered by the DDAP Veterans Treatment Services Initiative grant. The
term of the agreement will be for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
The Board reviewed additional Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Michael Flood, Counseling and Testing Services to
provide assessment, counseling and therapy support services for the benefit of veterans
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). This agreement will be at a cost of
$4,000.00, which is being covered by the DDAP Veterans Treatment Services Initiative
grant. The term of the agreement will be for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2019.
The Board reviewed additional Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and PA Counseling, Inc. to provide counseling and
therapy support services for the benefit of veterans participating in Operation REACH, a
e through the Department of Drug and Alcohol
Programs (DDAP). This agreement will be at a cost of $10,000.00, which is being
covered by the DDAP Veterans Treatment Services Initiative grant. The term of the
agreement will be for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
The Board reviewed additional Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment
to the Grant agreement between the County of Franklin and the Commonwealth of PA,
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (dated May 22, 2018) for Operation Save-A-
Vet/Save-A-Pet to increase the grant amount by $6,417.00, for a total grant amount of
$20,000.00. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force
and effect.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Shelly, Witter & Fox
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
permit application being applied by Richard & Cheryl Holloway for construction of a
single family dwelling, pole shed and horse barn located in Greencastle, PA.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Franklin County
Conservation District notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
for installing subsurface drainage in a cropped farm filed to drain a wet spot located in
Fannett Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Chief
Deputy Controller Etta Rotz for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Stacie
Horvath, Human Services Administrator; April Brown, Drug & Alcohol Administrator; and
Ashley Yinger, Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Early
Intervention Administrator.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the job description of Deputy
Administrator - MH/IDD/EI.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:00 a.m. this date for the
purpose to discuss a personnel matter. No action will be required after this executive
session.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:25 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. No action will be required after this executive
session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:42 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 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