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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, September 17, 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 approval of the agenda with an additional change. He
funds that one of the fund managers, Clarion Property, has agreed to reduce their fees.
He is requesting approval of the agreement and without objection he would like to add
this to the agenda. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the September 10, 2019 and September 12, 2019 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, September 19, 2019.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Carrie Gray, County
Administrator, explained the three contract change orders for the Archives Building
Project. Ms. Gray also explained the hourly rate has decreased to $87.23 for John
ems were approved today while the remaining items will
be approved Thursday, September 19, 2019.
The Board reviewed Grants Management/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Letter of
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Wilson College to reserve a conference
space and catering services for one day for a half day retreat for strategic planning at a
cost of $627.50.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the Limited Partner Certification and Management Fee
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Marquette Associates, Inc. where
Clarion Lion Properties Fund, LP has agreed to reduce the fees from 1.10% to 0.95% for
the real estate p
A public hearing was held to receive public comment regarding the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2015 and 2016 program year funds to be reallocated
to existing projects to meet the contract expiration date. Steve Thomas, Planning
Director, explained that he is looking to reallocate project funding for 2015 and 2016 for
projects that have not begun moving. For the 2015 CDBG allocation he is requesting to
move remaining funding in the amount of $6,910.00 from the Letterkenny Township
Skyline Drive Sewer project; $90,000 from Indian Lake, phase 5; and $26,451.00 from
Homes for America exterior ADA and lighting improvements to Greencastle Curb and
Ramps project for an additional amount of $178,361.00 for a total allocation amount of
$233,621.00 for the Greencastle project. Mr. Thomas said the second component is
reallocating the fiscal year 2016 program funds which do not expire until the fall of 2021.
He is recommending to reallocate $93,000 from Indian Lake Camp Corporation Water
Well project to Quincy Township for their Tomstown Water Project. The new project
total for Quincy Township will be $175,527. Mr. Thomas said that moving forward he is
looking at redoing the three year plan on water projects. He explained that the ad for
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not receive any public comments. Steve Thomas turned the meeting over for public
comments. Kerry Bumbaugh, Quincy Township Supervisor, said there is still a lot of
need with the Tomstown Project as they have people coming to the Township for help
and even two elderly people that have failed systems. Bob Gunder, Quincy Township
Supervisor, said there are several people that are on the failed pump line so these funds
will help them. A resolution approving these changes will be submitted for approval to
the Commissioners within the next week.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 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