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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 13, 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 asked to include a general discussion item to discuss the West
Nile program. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended 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 September 4, 2018 and September 6, 2018
meeting.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the needs based
plan and budget for Children and Youth and Juvenile Probation, for FY2018-2019
Implementation plan and the FY2019-2020 needs based plan. This report shows all
expenditures and revenues requested for these periods.
The Board reviewed Sheriff Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the proposal from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (TASER) for purchasing of 32
dult Probation and associated equipment for
the Jail. This purchase is needed because TASER will no longer service most of the
current equipment. This proposal is at a cost of $122,820.00 and will be paid for during
a five year period and divided between the three departments with 17% of APO funding
being covered by Act 35.
The Board reviewed an appointment to the South Central Workforce Investment
Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint Tracie A. Maille for the term of September 13, 2018
through June 30, 2021.
The Board held a general discussion on the West Nile Virus Program. Chairman
Keller explained that Penn State Extension Office decided it will no longer implement the
grant starting in 2019 and that Carrie Gray, County Administrator, recommends
submitting an application for the County to take over the West Nile Program through
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). He explained that staff pursued a few
options, including possible partnerships with Franklin County Conservation District as
well as Adams and Cumberland Counties, none of which were viable options at this
time. Staff is recommending the Planning Department take over the grant program. PA
DEP requested an answer by end of this week. The Board thanked Mr. Nevada for
exhausting all other options and directed that an application be submitted for Board
approval at a later date.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 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