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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 6, 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 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 November 27, 2018 and November 29, 2018
meeting.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contracts between the
County of Franklin and Law Office of Taccino Law; Law Office of Eric Weisbrod; and
Kulla, Barkdoll & Stewart, P.C. to perform the duties of conflicts attorney for Franklin
County at a starting rate of $60,862.68. The rate will increase 2% each year with a rate
of $62,079.93 for the year 2020 and a rate of $63,321.53 for the year 2021. Printing
costs not to exceed $100.00, per case, will be reimbursed to the contractor. Printing
costs over $100.00, per case, will require a Court Order. In cases which go to trial, the
Contractor will be paid at the rate of $80.00 per hour including all time after the pre-trial
conference with the Court. This contract is for the period of January 1, 2019 through
December 31, 2021.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Statewide
Interconnectivity Funding Grant Agreement from Commonwealth of PA/PA Emergency
Management Agency. Funds in the amount of $154,859.32 will be put towards the
South Central Intercounty Communications Network (SCICNet) Maintenance Project.
Adams, Dauphin and Franklin Counties have each adopted ordinances and a formal
governance charter to establish the SCICNet, which established a regional radio system
with increased resiliency and redundancy while reducing the overall cost of ownership
and fund the lease payment and annual maintenance for shared components required.
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 Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and
including biometric screenings for any benefit-eligible County employee. Summit agrees
to provide web-based portal screenings, and collections may be done at any Summit
Lab. Reports of Glucose, HDL, LDL, triglyceride panels at $55 per person; $10
submission fee per person for previously completed labs; 1 time $200 administrative fee.
Summit will also provide displays at various Wellness Fairs and events throughout the
year. This agreement is for the period of August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
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The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Peters Township to award $25,259.00 from the Franklin County
Grant funds will be used to reconstruct bastions at the historic Fort Loudon, for the
period of December 6, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust to award
$941.00 from the Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant,
and software updates, for the period of December 6, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
The Board reviewed Purchasing/Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
agreement between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for
Children and Youth Services to be able to use E-ZPass on the PA turnpike. Tolls
charged through the E-ZPass system are less than when paying with cash. It also saves
money by not needing to prepare, approve, process, and pay employees' expense
reimbursements if they paid out of pocket.
The Board reviewed Purchasing/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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for
Juvenile Probation to be able to use E-ZPass on the PA turnpike. Tolls charged through
the E-ZPass system are less than when paying with cash. It also saves money by not
needing to prepare, approve, process, and pay employees' expense reimbursements if
they paid out of pocket.
The Board reviewed Tax Services 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 Printaway for printing and postage for tax collector
envelopes at a cost of $35,383.35, $33,482.35 will need paid upfront for postage. The
county will be reimbursed, in the amount of $12,929.36, by the townships and boroughs.
Quotes were requested, two vendors responded, and this was the lowest qualified
quote.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, SCS Engineers
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air
Quality Program renewal permit being applied by Blue Ridge Landfill for installation of an
additional LFG flare to provide additional LFG control capacity on property located in
Greene Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and the
Controller Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Sheriff
James Brown, Doug Wilburne, Deputy Chief, and Casey Bogner, Chief Public Defender.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 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