HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-21 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 21, 2019, 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 March 12, 2019 and March 14, 2019
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Needs Based
Plan Budget adjustment to the Bureau of Budget and Program Support (OCYF) due to
the FY17-18 program being over budget. This is a state requirement. An appeal will be
filed to request additional state funding.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute change order #3 from Lycoming Supply, Inc. for the demolition
project to include abatement and disposal of 155 LF of pipe wrap at a cost of $3,100.00
and the removal of 13 wall heater units with transit board at a cost of $1,625.00. The
new contract sum including this change order will be $1,281,333.00.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
amendment to the agreement between the County of Franklin and Noelker and Hull
(dated November 11, 2017) to provide additional services in connection with Matrix
Design Group, for the electrical and HVAC needs for the Franklin County Judicial Center
project, in the amount of $4,215.00.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute a letter of agreement between the County of Franklin
and Triad Engineering for site testing services and construction observation for the
Franklin County Archives project at an estimated cost of $2,952.00.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $282,110.00 to fund FY2018-19 expenditures for
reimbursement for services, administrative costs and the additional required county
share. A request will be made to the state for supplemental Federal and State funding to
reimburse the county.
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The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to the
agreement between the County of Franklin and Keystone Rural Health Center (dated
April 25, 2018), to provide services to participants of the Jail to Community Treatment
program, to extend the contract term through March 31, 2019. All other terms and
conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the application to
the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) in the amount of
$150,000.00 for Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) funding to expand the
Recovery Liaison position. This expansion will improve data collection/sharing, increase
awareness, and formalize procedures for and expand warm hand-off referral practices.
The Recovery Liaison will connect individuals in crisis with community based and natural
supports and help connect individuals with the Get Back Up Case Manager. If awarded,
the grant term will be July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the application to
the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) in the amount of
$500,000.00 to support the Jail to Community Treatment program which provides
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) using Vivitrol injections and intensive outpatient
treatment to assist inmates in their recovery during incarceration and after being
released from jail. If awarded, the grant term will be July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
The Board reviewed Information Technology 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 Tyler Technologies to design and
install Role Based Security for MUNIS. There is no cost to the County due to the use of
implementation hours that have accumulated from previous projects.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to the agreements
(dated December 19, 2018) between the County of Franklin and State Constables
Christopher Emory, Craig Leisher, Michael Northcraft and Shannon Strizziere to handle
approved transports for the Franklin County Jail. This amendment adjusts the
requirement for the Constables general liability insurance to $500,000 commercial
general liability and $500,000 for comprehensive automobile liability. All other terms and
conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect
The Board reviewed Property 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 proposal from Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. to provide
backflow preventer repair and re -test the sprinkler system at the Administration Annex
Building at a cost of $1,981.00.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $90,702.00 to complete the Prothonotary's scanning
project, records are being scanned by Metasource and the files are being uploaded by
Infocon/Harris Computer. These costs are covered by the Records Improvement
Committee funds.
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The Board reviewed Tax Claim Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to accept bids on
the repository sale list made by; Jerry Wadel in the amount of $100.00 to purchase a
mobile home located on Woods Road, and Troy Carbaugh to purchase 2 mobile homes
located on Iron Bridge Road in the amount of $100.00 each. These properties were not
purchased at the Judicial sale.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Arcadis notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Waterways
Engineering and Wetlands Chapter 105 General permit application being applied by
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC for Line 1804-195 SIAP-270 Class Change
Replacement Project, located in Quincy Township.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters and conducted a bid opening
for the printing of ballots for the Municipal Primary Election. The following bidder
submitted a bid: Beidel Printing House from Shippensburg, PA bid the following:
$12,975.00 for official two-sided DEM ballots; $15,975.00 for official two-sided REP
ballots; $12,348.00 for official one-sided special ballots (alternate No. 1); and $6,370.00
for Official one-sided NON ballots (alternate No. 2); $1,776.00 for official one sided
NON -Greene ballots (alternate No. 3) and $1,080.00 for official one-sided NON -
Southhampton ballots. Ms. Byers explained that alternates No. 1, 3 and 4 are no longer
needed due to receiving clarification from the State that the special election question can
go on the Republican and Democrat ballots and a third ballot for independents so they
can vote. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to award to Beidel Printing House for a bid of $12,975.00 for
official two-sided DEM ballots; $15,975.00 for official two-sided REP ballots and
$6,370.00 for official one-sided NON ballots (alternate No. 2). This was the only bid
received.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2019 expense
and revenue budget performance through January, 2019. Ms. Beckner advised that
again this year, the county made a contribution to the HSA plan for all eligible
participating employees. This upfront contribution was properly recorded in January, but
as a result, created a year-to-date variance in expense budgets for most departments.
She continued that consistent with prior years, the impact will be softened as the year
progresses. Ms. Beckner explained there were also payroll taxes, association fees and
dues and maintenance agreement fees, but at this time she expects them to balance out
over the balance of the year. She said general fund expenses are at 8.6% of budgeted
expenses, consistent with 2018. Ms. Beckner said revenues are 1.6% collected of
general fund revenue budget which amounts to $684,048.00. Ms. Beckner reported that
the tax bills for 2019 went out at the beginning of this month so revenues on the report
pertain to prior year supplemental and interim billings as well as tax claims. She
explained that relating to revenues, Juvenile Probation receives the biggest part of their
annual revenue budget in January each year from the State but they have not received it
to date. The Treasurer's revenues are trending ahead as a result of sales of dog
licenses at the beginning of the year. And within the fiduciary funds, unrealized gains on
pension investments are reflecting positively on our revenues so far.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. Ziobrowski