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TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 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.
Chairman Keller announced there is a request to modify the agenda and asked
Carrie Gray, County Administrator, to explain further. Ms. Gray explained that she is
asking to amend the agenda to include an executive session to discuss a real estate
matter and she is also requesting a division of payroll vouchers from regular vouchers.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Gray explained that she is requesting the Commissioners approve the
nonpayroll voucher at this time but approve the payroll voucher contingent upon her
review, once it is ready. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid and the payroll
voucher will be approved contingent on review by Ms. Gray.
The minutes of the June 25, 2019 and June 27, 2019 meetings were reviewed.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked the Warden to explain board action #7, agreement with Art Beeler.
Warden Bill Bechtold explained that Prison Board made a recommendation to look at the
prison population. He continued that he has known Art Beeler for a long time and
mentioned his credentials and how he is world renowned in the corrections field. The
warden continued that Mr. Beeler will be here July 15-19 and he will be talking to a lot of
people involved in the criminal justice system. Chairman Keller asked for more
information on action item #6, quote from Tyler Technologies. Kurt Hoffeditz, Chief
Information Officer, explained that Tyler Technologies will be here to implement Tyler
Content Management (TCM) that the County purchased several years ago and is now at
the point to implement. He continued that TCM is trying to compete with LaserFische
will streamline the bookkeeping processes and make things more efficient.
Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on item #2, agreement for Tuscarora
Senior Center. Steve Nevada, Assistant County Administrator, explained that we do not
own that building but we do own equipment and items located in that space we are
renting. Risk Management asked that we execute a form to ensure we are not held liable
for anything that happens during the event.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation/Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of
Franklin and Avertest, LLC d/b/a Averhealth for drug testing at the Franklin County Jail
for the Work Release Program and general population inmates within the jail at a cost of
$16,320.00, for the period of August 1, 2019 through August 1, 2020. Averhealth can
provide confirmed laboratory results within 24 hours of shipment. Averhealth also
provides a database system for tracking and result information that can be integrated
ffender
Management System. The additional cost of this service will be covered by Act 35.
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The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Release and Indemnification
agreement with Haley Miller for use of the Tuscarora Senior Activity Center for a
wedding reception for approximately 50 people on October 5, 2019. There is no cost to
the county associated with this agreement.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the quote from CenturyLink for Geo-Diverse 911 system
maintenance and support extension in the amount of $37,669.63, for the period of June
24, 2019 through December 23, 2019. DES is currently in the process of upgrading this
system to VESTA, this extension will provide and support and maintenance of the
current Geo-Diverse system until VESTA is operational.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the application to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for 2019 Drug Court
Initiative Funds in the amount up to $200,000.00 for a grant period of October 1, 2019
through September 30, 2020.
services, and implementation of an orientation for new program participants, fund a
Certified Recovery Specialist position, travel/mileage for client transport for pro-social
activities and appointments, pro-social events, formation of an alumni group, purchase of
a computer and software, cell phone service and training and professional development
for staff.
The Board reviewed Grants/Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Supplemental
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the county.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Tyler Technologies for professional
services to implement the Tyler Content Management system within MUNIS at a cost of
$4,200.00. The Content Management will allow departments to generate and process
forms and content in MUNIS, this functionality is required to implement the new
Applicant Tracking System and to begin processing checks and other forms in MUNIS.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the service agreement between
the County of Franklin and Art Beeler to evaluate and provide recommendations on
addressing the jail population at a cost of $5,000.00, for the period of June 19, 2019
through December 31, 2019. The recommendations were requested by Prison Board.
The research will explore and identify current practices in procedures within the criminal
justice system to ease the demand for jail bed space. The report will include a future
population forecast and suggestions for programs and re-entry to reduce recidivism.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Language Line
Services, Inc. to provide high quality phone, video and onsite interpreting services at a
cost of $3,895.00 for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2024.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Dominion Energy notified the County of
their application for modifications to their State Only Operating permit for their
Chambersburg Compressor Station, located in Hamilton Township.
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In accordance with PA Act notifications, Borough of Chambersburg notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Renewal Permit
being applied for the Orchard Park Generating Station on Sheffler Drive.
The Board was asked to review information on authorizing the advertisement of
an ordinance to allow an intergovernmental agreement between Franklin County and the
Borough of Chambersburg for Franklin County to perform the intake and processing of
inmates that are arrested by Chambersburg Borough police officers. Carrie Gray
explained that there are multiple municipal police that use the booking center to process
offenders. Currently, the Borough of Chambersburg Police and the PA State Police
operate independently. The Borough would like to come on board and use the booking
center. We need to advertise an ordinance in order to do the intergovernmental
agreement. Warden Bill Bechtold explained further that Chambersburg Police use their
book offenders in the booking center we need to get that system information into our
system. He continued that other departments use CNet and are not happy with them so
they are looking at moving to the RMS system. This is a benefit for the Jail since we will
gain the extra information needed to book the offenders. Chambersburg Mayor Walt
Bietsch said that they will benefit because they will no longer have a live scan machine
and they will not have to have that additional cost each year. This is a win/win for them.
The Warden explained that the Chambersburg Police Department picks up an offender
and takes them back to their station to process them prior to going to the Jail. With this
agreement they will just take them directly to the Jail to process. This will also make it
easier for the Jail. Sergeant Greenawalt described their process further and explained
how this will benefit them. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, asked the Board to
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authorize the advertising of the ordinance and on July 16 the Board will approve the
ordinance and the agreement. She explained that legislation is pending at the state
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to authorize advertising the ordinance.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:58 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. No action will be required after the executive
session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:11 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 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