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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 2, 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 April 23, 2019 and April 25, 2019 meetings.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute an amendment to the FY2017-18 Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness grant to provide additional funding for the approved projects for the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the amount $7,075.00, for the
period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This will fund staff to attend two
hazmat conferences.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $47,000.00 to provide budget for Over the Rainbow
(CAC) 2018 NCA Member Child Advocacy Center Grant. This grant pays for wages and
This is 100% state funding and there is no cost to the County.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $45,000.00 to provide budget for Over the Rainbow
(CAC) 2018 Endowment Act Grant. This grant covers various expenses related to
100% state funding and there is no cost to the County.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project
Modification Request to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
(PCCD) to request a six month, no cost, extension through December 31, 2019 for the
Intensive Reentry Case Management (IRCM) program.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subrecipient
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Over the Rainbow CAC to provide pass
through funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
2018 Endowment Act grant in the amount of $64,650.00. This funding will cover
expenses for forensic interviews.
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The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subrecipient
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Over the Rainbow CAC to provide pass
through funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
2018 NCA Member Child Advocacy Centers grant in the amount of $47,000.00. This
funding will cover personnel serving on the Multidisciplinary Investigative Team
Collaborating.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved amendment #8 to
the original agreement (signed April 25, 2018) between the County of Franklin and
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. to extend the contract term through June 30,2019 and increase
the maximum encumbrance to $114,110. All other terms and conditions of the original
agreement will remain in full force and effect.
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 proposal from Morefield Communications for
preparation for the move to the new data center, for increased efficiency for a centralized
data center in the amount of $15,000.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and CDI-Infrastructure, LLC dba L.R. Kimball to assist the county in developing
bid document requirements for the replacement of existing video surveillance
system/security system at the Franklin County Jail at a cost of $10,000.00, for the period
of May 1, 2019 through May 30, 2020.
The Board reviewed Planning Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subrecipient Agreement
between the County of Franklin and PathStone Corporation to pass through CDBG
funds for a first time homebuyers program, helping to fund a program director and
assistant, to assist low to moderate income families plan for and purchase their own
home; at a cost not to exceed $25,800.00.
The Board reviewed Solicitor Office 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 Saxton &
Stump, LLC to provide special construction counsel for the Franklin County Judicial
Center or other assignments as directed by the County Solicitor at a rate of $250.00 per
hour.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Deputy
Controller Etta Rotz for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Mark Singer,
Court Administrator; Dan Hoover, Chief Probation Officer; and Katie McGrath, Chief
Juvenile Probation Officer.
The Board reviewed information regarding Franklin County Correctional Officers
and Employees Week. Warden Bill Bechtold explained that every year the nation
recognizes correctional staff. He stated that the County is blessed to have great staff at
the Jail. He feels blessed to be a part of this team. He continued that staff present are a
good representation of staff at the Jail. Chairman Keller asked everyone to introduce
themselves. Chairman Keller thanked everyone for being present today and he knows
that they are helping people at the jail who are at the lowest point in their life and he
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Commissioner Thomas said the Jail is a community where everything needs taken care
of including food that needs prepared, sometimes differently because of various diets
that are needed. There are many inmates with mental health and drug and alcohol
levels of professionals which is what makes the jail cook. He continued that here in little
Franklin County we are the leader in a lot of areas and he gave an example of a new
grant that is available to the County where 10 million dollars will be available across
several states to implement sustainable drug treatment programs. Representatives
have already discussed with the Warden as we are already known as innovators of
programs that have been successful. They are part of a successful team that is being
recognized nationally in so many ways, he congratulated them. Commissioner
They recognize that the folks they have in Jail will be returned to society and they want
to return them to families as better people then when they came in. Chairman Keller
read the proclamation. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2019-13
proclaiming the week of April 28 to May 4, 2019 as Franklin County Correctional Officers
and Employees Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these
minutes.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:13 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Personnel and Potential Litigation matters. No action will be required
after executive session for the personnel matter but there may be action required after
the potential litigation matter. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:06 a.m.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved for the Board to enter into a contingent fee agreement with the
law firm of Marc J. Partners, LLP to represent Franklin County in litigation regarding the
recovery of all costs incurred by the County associated with the opioid crisis that is
currently plaguing the United States.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 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