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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 20, 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 amend the agenda to include a proposal from
Compliance Management International (CMI) for hazardous materials inspections to the
board action listing. 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 11, 2018 and September 13, 2018
meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from
Compliance Management International (CMI) to provide hazardous materials inspection
of four buildings for the Franklin County Courthouse project at a cost of $6,495.00.
The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Final Report for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 submitted to the
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol (DDAP) for a total amount of
$1,396,354.00, detailing how each funding stream was used and reimbursements given
to each provider for services rendered.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Beidel Printing House, Inc. for the printing of ballots for the
November 6, 2018 General Election for a total cost of $18,260.25.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to
the contract with Pyramid Healthcare (dated April 25, 2018) to provide services for the
Jail to Community Treatment Program to extend the contract through September 30,
2018 and to increase the cost by $16,500.00, to be paid from Act 198 funds from the
Jail. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force and
effect.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal agreement between the
County of Franklin and Jail Advertising Network to provide a sign board program which
provides a listing service for bail agents and attorneys that is easy to access for
arrestees. This agreement is no cost to the county, bail agents and attorneys will
purchase space on the signboard providing revenue to the jail. The company ensures
the ads are compliant with state laws and governing insurance industry display ads.
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The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Amy Swigart of Inspiring Change, LLC to provide
trauma training for Juvenile Probation as part of the Juvenile Justice Systems
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Enhancement Strategies (JJSES) implementation plan. Training will be held October 2
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and 3 at a cost of $827.40. All costs will be covered by the Juvenile Justice Grant in
Aid allocation.
The Board reviewed additional Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the grant
agreement between the County of Franklin and Juvenile Court Judges Commission to
receive Grant in Aid Funds in the amount of $134,221.00, for the period of July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019. This funding is utilized to meet state mandated initiatives to
further Juvenile Justice Systems Enhancement Strategies (JJSES).
The Board reviewed Managed Care matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the staffing agreement
between the County of Franklin and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (TMCA) for the
period of April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, to pay for personnel with payroll and
benefits, at a cost not to exceed $510,000.00. Funds will be reimbursed to the County
by TMCA.
The Board reviewed Solicitor 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 letter from Zimmerman, Pfannebecker, Nuffort & Albert, LLP
to provide representation of Franklin County in a tax assessment appeal exemption case
at a cost of $190.00 per hour for attorney time and $95.00 per hour for paralegal time
along with other fees listed in the letter.
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
NPDES renewal permit application being applied by Nitterhouse Concrete Products for
yard storage expansion on property located in Guilford Township.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2018 expense
and revenue budget performance through July, 2018. Ms. Beckner advised that some
areas exceeded 50% of their expense budget. These are the same items and
departments she has mentioned in prior months. She also reminded the Board that the
county makes an upfront contribution to participating empl
months of the year until the impact of the contribution is mitigated. 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. As they monitor budget performance over the course of
She said general fund
expenses, including county share are at 53.1% of budgeted expenses through July.
That compares to 55.6% through July 2017. Ms. Beckner said revenues are 85.4%
collected of general fund revenue budget, slightly more than through July of last year,
which was 85.1%. Ms. Beckner reported that the
general fund revenue budget comes from property taxes. Property taxes, representing
bill
93.4% collected through July. The five year average from 2013 through 2017 is 93.1%
collected through July. Total property taxes billed for 2018 were slightly over $38.8
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million. So the 93.8% collected totals over $37.9 million. For 2018, one mill of taxes
assessed equals $1,464,665, an increase of .9% or $12,538 over 2017. The five-year
average growth in the value of a mill is 1.2%. Ms. Beckner also reported that she and
her staff are currently reviewing 2019 budget information that has been submitted by
departments. More information will be provided about requests for operating funds,
personnel expansion, and capital projects in the next few weeks.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 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
Robert G. Ziobrowski