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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-30 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 30, 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 May 23, 2019 meeting. 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 Path Valley 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 an addendum to the lease between the County of Franklin and Chambersburg Lodge No. 600 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks dated October 23, 2019. This addendum is to provide 10 additional parking spaces for use by the County in addition to the 18 parking spaces listed in the original lease agreement and to extend the time period of an additional 30 days through July 20, 2019. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $35,660.00 to establish a budget for our self-funded dental program. The county is providing employee dental benefits through a self-funded program beginning in 2019. The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Real Time Networks/Keytracer Systems, Inc. to provide maintenance services on the key management system that gives the Jail access and total accountability of all security keys at a cost of $4,410.00 for the period of July 25, 2019 through September 1, 2020. This system provides the ability to create logs and inventories providing additional security safety measures. Continued on page 2 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 Tuscarora School District for the School-Based Probation program. The school district agrees to provide $9,308.40 for 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 Bricker Welding to make expanded metal grates for the hearing annex building at a cost of $1,200.00. 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 quote from HPG Windows to purchase a steel door, frame, hinges, hardware, etc. for the hearing annex building at a cost of $1,929.00. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Arcadis notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection general permit registration form for maintenance, testing, repair, rehabilitation of water obstructions and encroachments (BWEW-GP-11) being applied by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC for Line 1804 Dig ABS 109946.92 Project on property located in Warren Township. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Arcadis notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection general permit registration form for a temporary road crossing (BWEW-GP-8) being applied by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC for Line 1804 Dig ABS 121991.258 Project on property located in Warren Township. 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 registration form being applied by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC for Line 1804 Dig ABS 137055.513 Project on property located in Montgomery Township. The Board was asked to review a resolution to permanently acquire a right of way and temporarily acquire the easement for construction of a bridge along Heisey Road over the West Branch of the Conococheague Creek in Montgomery Township, Franklin County as it is in need of replacement and/or repair. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, provided clarification to the agenda that before the Board is an ordinance; not a resolution. She explained that the County Code was changed in 2018 and that eminent domain has to be done by an ordinance. In the past we typically did this by resolution. Ms. Shank continued that this is the Heisey Road bridge, in Mercersburg that engineers determined needed repaired or replaced. She is seeking approval to advertise the ordinance as a result of a small complication. Typically the board does not have this come before them as right of way issues are typically resolved without an ordinance. She explained further that we need to obtain a small triangle subset of a 0.1 acre permanently. She explained that agreements were reached with all surrounding landowners but no one can determine ownership of this piece of land. We need this completed to start the repair and replacement of the bridge. The ordinance would be to move this forward and address this issue. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked if we are seeking a quick claim deed. Ms. Shank responded yes so the county will own it and the bridge can be repaired. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that no one knows who owns o risk Continued on page 3 entering property that someone deems as theirs. No one is claiming this parcel, and no one wants it. She will provide service with all surrounding owners. This is just proper housekeeping that needs done. Commissioner Thomas asked how a little piece of land cannot be owned by anyone. Ms. Shank said there is no definitive owner. Commissioner Thomas said this bridge is being totally replaced, not repaired. Ms. Shank said after the ordinance is properly advertised she would like to put it on the consent agenda for approval by the Board. Commissioner Thomas said that a resolution was done in the past so what is changed in the county code with resolution vs. ordinance. Ms. Shanks said in the prior code it was not clear if it was a resolution or an ordinance. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize Ms. Shank to advertise the ordinance as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. Jean C. Byers Deputy Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ Robert L. Thomas ____________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski