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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-13 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 13, 2019, with the following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting at the Jail. 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. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, provided public comment and introduced Emma Eshelman who is a junior at Chambersburg High School and is job shadowing her today. She is interested in government law. The minutes of the August 8, 2019 meetings were reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, August 15, 2019. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on board action items #3 and 4. Ms. Gray explained that item #3 with Compliance Management International is for a phase 1 site assessment on a property that is associated with the Court Facility Project. John Hart, Project Manager, explained that board action item #4 is for a storm water facilities maintenance agreement with the Borough of Chambersburg. He continued that we have signed several of these agreements for the facilities project and it allows the Borough to come onto our property to inspect and make sure we have a good storm water system. The following items were approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, August 15, 2019. The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G. th Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 4 quarter report to Bureau of Budget and Program Support, OCYF, showing revenue and expenditures of Act 148 funding for April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. The total amount of the report is $3,436,371.00 for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the proposal from Compliance Management International (CMI) to perform a phase I environmental site assessment on a property located in the Borough of Chambersburg at a cost of $2,250.00. The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Borough of Chambersburg to accompany the Land Development Plan for the Franklin County Administration Building. This agreement is a requirement of the Borough of Chambersburg and is to be filed with the Land Development Plan in the Franklin Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the motion to approve the grant agreement between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for the Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant in the amount of $6,585.00, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. This provides funding for the development of a detailed nuclear emergency response plan for areas surrounding nuclear generation facilities. Shelly Chilcote, GMS Project Manager, and Shawn Corwell and Travis Brookens, Greene Township Supervisors, were present to provide more information on Greene Grant. Ms. Chilcote provided the background on the County awarding the Tourism & Quality of Life Grant to Greene Township for the Conococheague Trail. She explained that there have been unanticipated challenges due to change in property ownerships that have put a damper on moving forward with the project. The township is proposing reallocating for a water trail in the Scotland area. The township bought a home that will be demolished and a parking lot and boat/kayak launch will be added. Shawn Corwell explained further that the original idea for the trail is not off the table and the Township would still like to continue with the trail from Caledonia to the Borough of Chambersburg but with having to negotiate with six to seven property owners instead of one property owner has created some challenges. He continued that at this time redirecting the money to be used for a water trail is the best option. Not only are they looking at demolishing the house and putting in a parking lot with a boat launch, they would also like to tear out the dams and redo the bank area. With these changes the township is hoping the State will stock this area for fishing as they used to in the past. Mr. Corwell mentioned that they own the property at Northwood Park off of Philadelphia Avenue and are hoping to put in a boat launch there also. He explained that Shelly did research and there is a kayaking group in Franklin County and even a local business that provides tours along the Conococheague. Their one suggestion was to have a water trail on the Conococheague. The business owner said that 2019 was a great year for his business and what the township is doing here will assist recreational businesses like his. She also found on the Franklin County Tourism recreational guide a picture of a young boy on a kayak to promote kayaking in Franklin County. Commissioner Ziobrowski commented that the proposed change is still in the guidelines for the grant money and if asked how much was allocated through the grant and how much is the township contributing to the project. Mr. Corwell responded that they have received two other grants that helped with purchase of the house and will be used for removing the dam and adding the pipe. engineering process so they have $95,000 left over from the grant. These funds would be used for demolition of the house, parking lot and the boat launch including a jhook for the kayaks in the water. Mr. Corwell explained the timeline for the project but to date it has not been approved by the township. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that they have invested over $200,000 for this project and $100,000 from the County; he is in favor of this request. Steve Thomas, Planning Director, said that the Planning Office is in favor commented there is significant interest in this type of recreation in our area. To have safely go in and safely go out. Having a place like this is huge. He favors this request. Chairman Keller said he is supportive of this request as well but he is still in favor of the walking/riding trail and asked that they keep the Commissioners posted on that project. This is still a viable use of the dollars and he sees them complimenting each other and making the Scotland area more accessible. He enjoys floating down the creek also as he sees parts of the county from a different perspective. He encourages everyone to try it sometime. Commissioner Thomas said that exercise calms the brain, so this will be an added benefit. Continued on page 3 On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:14 a.m. this date for the purpose to review real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:06 a.m. No action was required after executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ Robert L. Thomas ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski