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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 23, 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.
Carrie Gray, County Administrator, asked to modify the agenda to have the
Board consider a document from the Borough of Chambersburg for the land
development process. John Hart, Project Manager, explained that he received an email
this morning that the Borough requested the document be signed today. He will provide
more details about the agreement during review of agreements section of the agenda.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the April 16, 2019 and April 18, 2019 meetings were reviewed.
These will be decided upon on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Project
Manager, explained that the agreement from the Borough of Chambersburg is a
stormwater facility maintenance agreement. There is an underground retention pond
that has pipes going out to the street. We have to have a maintenance agreement to
make sure the drains are cleaned. The Borough has the right to come on to our property
and inspect it and make sure that we maintain it and follow code. Commissioner
Ziobrowski asked for more information on item #2, change order from Lycoming Supply.
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John Hart explained that Lycoming Supply is asking for an extension through June 15
due to asbestos in the building, the weather, and roof structure in the bank building
which had solid steel pipes that were not known about beforehand. This timeline will not
open for a long period of time or they would need water pumped out and also for safety
reasons. Carrie Gray explained item #4, consultant agreement for CDBG is a temporary
agreement to clean up the files for CDBG for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 while there
are vacancies in the Planning Department. She continued that if we want to continue
with consulting services for future grant years we will need to follow the federal
procurement guidelines. The following items were approved today while the remaining
items will be approved, April 25, 2019.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the Standard Stormwater Facilities Maintenance and Monitoring
Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Borough of Chambersburg for the
facilities project.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Urban Design Ventures to provide consulting services and
technical assistance for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
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The Board reviewed information regarding Earth Day. Chairman Keller informed
everyone in attendance that the proclamation will be presented during a ceremony at
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Renfrew Park in Waynesboro on Saturday, April 27. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to sign Franklin
County Proclamation #2019-11 proclaiming Saturday, April 27, 2019 as Earth
Celebration Day and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
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