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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 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.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Fred Young from Antrim Township provided public comment and wanted to
about the results. Mr. Ardinger and himself worked hard for his campaign. Mr. Flannery
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could not be here today because he is celebrating his 25 wedding anniversary so they
are here to take notes for him. Mr. Young has a few comments from himself, that he has
to eye but he was disappointed with the rhetoric that Mr. Thomas spread through
negative campaigning especially saying that Mr. Flannery was against farmland
preservation. He was glad that Dave Keller called Mr. Flannery to congratulate him on
his win but he has yet to receive a call from Mr. Thomas. Commissioner Thomas
responded that he planned to call him today and he disputes the comment that Mr.
Young said about negative campaigning.
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 May 14, 2019 and May 16, 2019 meeting.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller asked
John Hart, Project Manager, for more explanation on action item #3, Change Order from
Triad Engineering. Mr. Hart explained that when Triad was bringing up the concrete
next door they found two car lifts underneath that had lift cylinders with oil still in them.
They had to bring in a truck and pump them out.
The Board reviewed Aging 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 Food and Beverage License to the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture for the Tuscarora Senior Activity Center at a cost of $82.00 each. It is a state
regulation to have a food and beverage license renewed annually. There is no increase
from last year and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Block Grant.
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 the proposal from Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. to provide
engineering services for proposed demo/site/lot consolidation plan project for the Elks
Club site located in the Borough of Chambersburg. This proposal is at a cost not to
exceed $35,000.00.
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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 the Change Order from Triad Engineering, Inc. for
pumping and disposal of non-hazardous oil from two in-ground hydraulic lifts during the
Archives renovations project for an additional cost of $770.40. The original contract was
for $2,952.00, the total will change to $3,722.40.
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 $18,420.00 to transfer unspent funds for
services from the 2018 budgeted revenue into calendar year 2019 for expenditures.
The Board reviewed ITS matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Guardian Network
Solutions to replace Kaspersky Antivirus at a cost of $21,896.00 for the period of May
27, 2019 through May 26, 2022. The replacement solution for this is BitDefender. It will
provide the same level of endpoint antivirus protection we have now and is required by
various laws, including HIPAA and CJIS. Quotes were requested and this was the
lowest responsive quote.
The Board reviewed 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 the Chambersburg Area School District for the
School-Based Probation program. The school district agrees to provide $41,962.00 for
services during the 2019-2020 school year. Franklin County will carry liability insurance
for its employees and the program.
The Board reviewed additional 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 the Waynesboro Area School District for
the School-Based Probation program. The school district agrees to provide $18,619.00
for the services during the 2019-2020 school year. Franklin County will carry liability
insurance for its employees and the program.
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 quote from EZ Does It Tree Service to remove a tree stump
near Bridge #121 on Heisey Road in Mercersburg at a cost of $1,250.00. Quotes were
requested and this was the lowest responsive quote received.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Total Security Solutions to provide
a bullet resistant door, frame and hardware at MDJ Williams office in Greene Township
at a cost of $3,119.00. Quotes were requested and this was the lowest responsive
quote received.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 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