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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, June 6, 2019, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Vice
Chairman Thomas 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.
Brad Graham, Antrim Township Manager, was present and provided the board
with an Antrim Township LERTA map from 2012 and a proposed 2019 LERTA change
to the map that he would like the Commissioners to consider. He mentioned that in the
past the Commissioners said they would consider a new LERTA map if there were
changes. He provided further information on the properties that were listed on the maps.
The school district has said they would participate in a three year extension but they will
make their final decision at the end of this month. The current LERTA expires in August
2019. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that he understands after discussing with DCED
Chairman Keller not present today, Commissioner Thomas asked for more time to
review with a full board and they will report back to Mr. Graham.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the correction of the May 14, 2019 minutes and the minutes of
the May 28, 2019 and May 30, 2019 meeting.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the quotes from Whitmoyer Ford for the purchase of
two Ford Utility vehicles to be used for field work and prisoner transports for a total cost
of $73,600.00. These vehicles will replace a 2007 Chevy Impala vehicle that was totaled
in a crash and a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer. This purchase includes up fitting for dual
transport prisoner cages that will save time, money and officer resources. Quotes were
requested and this was the lowest qualified quote. This company is on the Costars
contract price listing.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice Chairman of the
Board to execute the grant agreement between the County of Franklin and PA
Department of Aging to receive a grant in the amount of $5,300.00 from the Senior
Community Center Grant to be used to purchase six trees to be planted at Greencastle
Senior Activity Center and to provide six sessions of interactive history, exercise, dance
and social recreational experience to four senior activity centers.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and
Susquehanna Door Service to renew the maintenance agreement for the handicap
service door at the Chambersburg Senior Center at a cost of $340.00 for the period of
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
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The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
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Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 3 quarter
report to Bureau of Budget and Program Support, OCYF, showing revenue and
expenditures of Act 148 funding for January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. The total
amount of the report is $3,260,778.00 for the 2018/2019 fiscal year.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the Engagement Letter from Maher Duessel Certified
Public Accountants to audit the financial statements of the 9-1-1 program of Franklin
County for the years ending December 31, 2018 & 2017. PEMA has contracted with
Maher Duessel to provide these services.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Project
Modification to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request a six month no
cost extension through December 31, 2019 for the Good Wolf Treatment Court Project
Grant.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice Chairman of the
open base, manual tilt
warranty on parts at a cost of $16,149.50.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and
Global Tel Link Corporation (GTL) to upgrade the Jail Operating Management System
(OMS) Intelligence System, inmate phone system and educational tablets. This update
provides top notch jail operating software, support, training, maintenance, call
recordings, stored calls, OMS support, and phone commissions, tablet commission and
a technology grant. The cost of this upgrade is covered by commissions from the tablets
and phones and will be deposited into the store account.
In accordance with PA Act notification, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection general
permit application being applied by Specialty Granules, LLC for pilot plant for the
production of pelletized products using meta-volcanic rock as the base for pellet
production on property located in the Borough of Waynesboro.
In accordance with PA Act notification, WBCM notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion & Sediment Control
Permit and Water Obstructions & Encroachment Permit being applied by PennDOT
District 8-0 for a bridge replacement over Rocky Mountain Road Creek on property
located in Greene Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and the
Controller Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Teresa
Beckner, Fiscal Director.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 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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Robert L. Thomas
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Robert G. Ziobrowski