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TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 28, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the May 23, 2019 meeting was reviewed. These will be decided
upon on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked for an update on the self-funding for the dental. Carrie Gray, County
Administrator, resp-funded dental insurance is
working overall, but the process seems to be working well so far. Teresa Beckner,
Fiscal Director, explained that the supplemental appropriation is needed due to how they
account for handling it as a self-funded program. They are putting the funds into its own
account for the funds. Chairman Keller said that for item #8, modification with Canon
that there are still entities that use fax numbers so this addendum is needed.
Commissioner Thomas asked about action #9 and 10 for the hearing annex building.
Ms. Gray said that a door is being added in the conference room and window security
was identified as an enhancement. Commissioner Thomas asked for more information
on the X-ray machine at the Jail and Ms. Gray explained that this will be in addition to
today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, May 30, 2019.
The Board reviewed Grants/ CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the grant application to the Office of Justice Programs in the
amount of $11,714.52 to purchase 16 bulletproof vests for Adult Probation Officers and
The Board reviewed additional Grants/ CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the grant application to CCAP PCoRP to request a grant in the
amount of $20,000.00 to be used for a 3-D X-ray machine to be placed in the lobby of
the Ja
The Board reviewed Procurement matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the addendum to the 48 month lease agreement between the
County of Franklin and Canon Solutions America, Inc. to replace device C3530 with a
C5535 in Ag. Extension and to include second fax lines to four machines for an increase
of $109.00 per month for a total of $5,232 for the life of the agreement. All other terms
and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
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Charles Martin, Human Resources Generalist, and members of the STAR
(Special Thanks and Recognition Committee) were present to award Dr. Kim Eaton as
the Employee of the Month for May. Dr. Eaton has been employed with Franklin County
since 2005. She currently serves as a Reentry and Clinical Quality Assurance Program
Director for the Reentry Services Center. The selection for the May 2019 Employee of
the Month was determined by the STAR Committee. There were a total of 14
nominations. The STAR nomination form asks what recent event or occurrence made
Dr. Eaton organized a month of events, that included community movie nights in
Waynesboro and Chambersburg, a Reentry Month Kick-Off & Press Conference,
Comfort Kitchen events which included a Franklin Together Presentation and Dinner, a
Judicial Candidates Panel, a podcast with the Franklin County Coalition for Progress, a
vigil for April 30th in Waynesboro to support community members and reentering citizens
as well as their families who have suffered collateral consequences from their loved
one's incarceration. Dr. Eaton was responsible for the planning of the Reentry Summit
that was held on April 3 at Rhodes Grove. Dr. Eaton invited Keynote speaker Rob Reed,
who is the Executive Deputy Attorney General of Community Outreach, along with a
panel of returning citizens, a community advocate, and a mother whose son is
recovering from a substance use disorder and reentered the community from jail. It was
really a great event for the County to host. In addition, Dr. Eaton presented at the
Commissioner's office for the Reentry Proclamation. She has worked tirelessly to
engage the community in the Reentry initiatives for this month and has worked to
highlight the importance of understanding the struggles of returning citizens and gaining
community support for these individuals when they are returning to the community from
incarceration. The Reentry Summit had great turnout and support from the community
as well as Franklin County government, including the Commissioners. Dr. Eaton is an
active member of the Franklin Together Coalition and is an active member on many
subcommittees including Great Barrier Relief and the Case Review Task Force. She
also manages the IRCM program, which helps inmates gain housing and needed
services upon release from jail, and helps them gain stability in the community. She
does a great job representing the County and helping community members in jail as well
have not gone unnoticed by her peers. The nomination form describes her as
possessing honesty and integrity; her strong moral principles make her a great asset.
She is also passionate and committed, and has played a major role in orchestrating
County reentry initiatives for more than a decade. Delegation and empowerment are two
additional characteristics Dr. Eaton possesses. She works well with community
members and helps reentering citizens become empowered. Her delegation among
other programs in the County is vital in helping returning citizens. She is a great
resource broker and is able to connect returning citizens with different programs to help
them gain stability and manage appropriately in the community. We are grateful to Dr.
Kimberly Eaton as she exudes a high standard of customer service, excellence, and
respect to the employees and residents of Franklin County. Dr. Eaton said that this is
quite an honor t
continued that as a parent we want to be proud of our kids but secretly we want our kids
a reminder of what all Dr. Eaton does, she is involved in a lot of different initiatives in the
County that she oversees or is involved in one way or another. He also mentioned the
volunteer work she does in the community. She brings special talents, and the ability to
work with people and help them get to the place that they can turn their lives around.
Commissioner Ziobrowski stated that Dr. Eaton is analytic in her research, and her
recommendations are data-driven. Yet she remains empathetic and sympathetic in her
approach to dealing with people who need help. Commissioner Thomas said that Dr.
Eaton is passionate.
done and she is the complete package. When he worked in radio sales years ago he
looked for three things when hiring people: attitude, skills and knowledge and Dr. Eaton
has all three of them and that to him is very beneficial to the many thousands of people
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in Franklin County. He continued that there are people in the County who are trying to
get rid of reentry. She is doing a great job and putting families back together and people
back in the workforce again. You have to get smart about turning it around and making
is a winner in this area.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:54 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
11:02 a.m. No action was required after the executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 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