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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 27, 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.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; 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 September 18, 2018 and September 20, 2018
meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office 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 Dennis E. Black to provide
engineering services for field surveys, proposed door locations, site topography survey,
preparation of a site/grading plan proposing new storm water drainage systems,
modified paved surface grades and soil erosion and sedimentation controls related to
the construction of the courthouse facility and annex sites, at a cost not to exceed
$13,000.00.
County Administrator, explained this quote was replaced to reflect a change in the
project. The monument will now be moved to Fort Chambers Park at the request of Paul
Cullinane and Bill Vandrew. There is a change in price from originally presented on
Tuesday. 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 Shull-
Koontz Memorials to remove and store the Vietnam Memorial from the Square at a
removal cost of $2,719.00 if not pinned or $4,384 if pinned to existing
concrete/foundation.
The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to
the agreement (dated January 1, 2018) between the County of Franklin and Keystone
Rural Health to provide mental health services for Jail Diversion participants. This
amendment adds the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat individuals
with Major Depressive Disorder who are not responding to or have adverse side effects
to medications. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
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The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the FFY 2018 State
Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA
Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to provide federal funds to coordinate
planning, organization, equipment, maintenance, training and exercise needs for acts of
terrorism and other catastrophic events. The grant agreement is in the amount of
$1,641,757.00, for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021. Franklin
County is identified as a sub grantee or political subdivision comprising of the South
Central Counter Terrorism Task Force with includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin,
Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties.
The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $41,041.00 to increase the budget for
Human Services Administration due to reorganization of administrative functions. There
is no impact to the general funds; the re-organization is funded by the Human Services
programs that are supported.
The Board reviewed MH/IDD/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the updated contract listing
for all contracts and addendums for FY 2017-2018 for the Mental Health, Intellectual
Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention Departments. Contract listings are
maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include vendor name, address,
type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed additional MH/IDD/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract listing
for all contracts and addendums for FY 2018-2019 for the Mental Health, Intellectual
Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention Departments. Contract listings are
maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include vendor name, address,
type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the annual Safety Program Renewal (HandS) Application to the PA
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Accident and Illness Program, as required by self-insurance regulation.
The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the -Insurance Renewal
$100.00, for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This application
is necessary to maintain our self-insurance status.
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
BWEW-GP-11 General Permit application being applied by Joseph M. McDowell, P.E.
Martin and Martin, Inc. Consultants to replace an existing concrete box culvert on Rice
Hollow Road, located in Montgomery Township.
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The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised Forensic Case
Manager Job Description in the Day Reporting Center. This change was needed to
reflect the current duties of the position.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:49 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review pending litigation matters. No action will be required after the
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:25 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 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