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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 25, 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 asked to amend the agenda to include an additional board
action. Steve Nevada, Assistant County Administrator, explained that the program we
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individuals with substance abuse disorders. To continue the program using the grant we
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Manager, asked to amend the agenda to include an executive session to discuss real
estate matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
Commissioner Thomas wanted to mention how the County does a good job
collecting revenues for school districts and municipalities. He continued that there are
collected by the Tax Office that is going to school districts for property taxes. He said
this is an additional role the county has and the Tax Office does an excellent job. 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 July 16, 2019 and July 18, 2019 meeting.
The Board reviewed Coroner 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 quote from FERNO, in the amount of $27,015.50, for the purchase
responses were received, and this was the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed additional Coroner 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 quote from Com Pros, in the amount of $7,508.80, for the
purchase of a Motorola APX8000 all band portable radio. Quotes were requested, two
responses were received, and this was the lowest qualified quote.
The Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
-time recovery liaison staff
member to work with individuals living with a substance abuse or use disorder coming in
contact with law enforcement prior to custody. The Recovery Liaison will work alongside
local law enforcement and provide screenings, coordinate treatment, placement/referral
and engage in outreach strategies with the community. This agreement is at a cost of
$137,420.00 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. The costs will be
covered by the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program Grant.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to request a
shift in funding to train/certify 10 Summit Health/Wellspan nurses to provide forensic
medical exams at the CAC and Chambersburg and Waynesboro hospitals for the CAC
Medical Services for Victims grant.
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The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the scope of work and order from Kronos to upgrade the current
timekeeping system and add a scheduling competent for the Jail and Emergency
Services at a cost of $200,639.75, for the period of August 1, 2019 through August 1,
2022. This upgrade will increase efficiencies for payroll processing and scheduling.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services 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 Morefield Communications in the
amount of $9,622.75 to add an additional switch at the Drug Task Force office, as they
have outgrown the capacity of the existing switch, Morefield will configure and program
the new switch to be compatible with the existing network infrastructure and phone
configuration.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from Bortek Industries for
the purchase of a walk behind, self-propelled floor scrubber at a cost of $5,050.79.
Quotes were requested, three responses were received, and this was the lowest
qualified quote.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Borough of
Chambersburg for the Franklin County Jail to process individuals arrested by the
Chambersburg Police department including fingerprinting and photographing arrestees
transported by the Chambersburg Police and individuals arrested and ordered to report
to the jail by a Judge, for the period of July 12, 2019 through July 12, 2029. The
Borough of Chambersburg shall pay for updates to the LiveScan software.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from VOTI
Detection for the purchase of a 3-D X-
$42,814.30, with $20,000.00 being covered by a PCoRP Loss Prevention Grant.
The Board reviewed Procurement matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the amendment to the Software Agreement approved on June 16,
2016 between the County of Franklin and eLynxx Solutions for cloud-based software
used for quoting printing services. This amendment is to extend the agreement through
December 31, 2019. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain
in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Procurement matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and The Public Group, LLC. for an automated process
related to eProcurement , contract management and surplus sales. Public Purchase
and Public Contract are free services to the county. Public Surplus charges the bidder
10.5% with no charge to the county. The eProcurement platform will provide a larger
pool of potential bidders on county purchases and projects.
The Board reviewed additional Procurement matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the COSTARS Member Addendum between the County of Franklin
and U.S. Bank National Association to enroll in the One Card program which enables the
County to earn rebates on credit card purchases for the July 18, 2019 through March 31,
2021. There is no monthly fee, annual fee or interest rate.
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The Board reviewed Tax Claim matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2019 Exoneration of
taxes on mobile homes that were abandoned, destroyed or moved out of the County.
These same parcels will be exonerated for the 2019 County and County Library Taxes in
2020 after the returns are processed by the Tax Claim Bureau.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Shelly, Witter & Fox notified the County
of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit for
stormwater discharge associated with construction activities being applied by Grace
Bible Church for the construction of a building and multi-purpose facility, located in
Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, GHD notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 106 Floodplain
Management and Water Quality Management Permit being applied by Antrim Township
Municipal Authority for proposed upgrades to the water treatment plant, located in Antrim
Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Shelly, Witter & Fox notified the County
of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit for
stormwater discharge associated with construction activities being applied by Harold &
Traci Sweeney for the construction of a single family dwelling and driveway, located in
Montgomery Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and Chief Deputy
Controller Etta Rotz for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Mark Singer,
Court Administrator; and Judge Shawn Meyers.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:50 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:30 a.m. No action was required after the executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Steven A. Nevada
Assistant County Administrator
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