HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-05 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 5, 2019, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the list of Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreements on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children, for
the period of July 2019 through September 2019. Contract listing is maintained for
proper accounting of all contracts.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and Automated Logic
Contracting Service, Inc. to perform a turnkey scope comprised of furnishing and
installing Automated Logic WebCTRL Building Automation System for the Data Center,
including all necessary engineering, software, hardware, installation, project
management, commissioning, programming, and a warranty for the complete system.
The costs for the Archives building is an amount not to exceed $15,426.78 and the
Courthouse Annex is an amount not to exceed $10,638.59.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute change order #1 from Triad Engineering, Inc. to
include impacted soil disposal and tank removal at the Franklin County Administration
Building Project for an additional cost of $10,573.40 for a new contract sum of
$31,852.40.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the grant application and agreement between the County of Franklin and
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — Department of State for the County to receive HAVA
Grant funds in the amount of $152,626.04 towards the purchase of new voting
equipment.
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The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreements between the County of
Franklin and State Constables Craig Leisher, Michael Northcraft, and Shannon Strizziere
to handle approved transports for the Franklin County Jail at a cost of $30.00 for the first
hour plus $3.50 each additional quarter hour plus standard mileage, for the period of
January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Constables are required to follow State,
Local and Franklin County rules, regulations and policies.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the quote from Government Software Services Inc. to print and mail the
Homestead Farmstead applications that are required to be mailed each year at a cost of
$17,025.00 for the period of December 3, 2019 through December 31, 2021. This cost
is reimbursed by the school districts each year.
The Board reviewed additional Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Cost Share
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Shippensburg Area School District to
share costs related to real estate tax assessment appeals. The County and the School
District will share the costs of litigation, i.e. appraisals, discovery costs, etc. pertaining to
the Shaool tax assessment appeals. The County will pay 20% of the costs and the
School District will pay 80%. This formula is based upon 2012 millage rates, which are
the applicable millage rates for the appeal this agreement covers.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General
Permit being applied by Mercersburg Water Authority for Buck Run Well located in
Mercersburg, PA.
Charles Martin, Human Resources Generalist, was present to provide a
fundraising check to the Wellspan Oncology Bridge Fund for the "No Shave November'
Fundraiser. He explained that they raised $1,476.00 which is the most Franklin County
Government employees have raised. He continued that in 2016 employees raised $185
and the donations have increased every year since. In 2017, they raised $515 and in
2018 they raised $870. Mr. Martin said the new addition to the fundraiser this year was
dress down days. He said the baby face category participants were: Charles Martin,
Human Resources; Jason Goetz, Planning; Joel Burkholder and Noll Wilt both from ITS,
Nova Andrews, Sheriff Office; and Travis Newman, Jail. The habitual hairiness category
participants were: James Sullen, Jail; Jason Miller, Emergency Services; Brian Cramer,
Jeffrey Sarver, Jorge Jimenez, and Raffael Kissoon all from the Sheriff's Office; and
Matthew Foschia, C&Y. Winners in Baby face category were Joel Burkholder for
thickest facial hair; Jason Goetz for most creative style and Nova Andrews for longest
facial hair. The hairiness category winners were: Matthew Foschia for thickest facial
hair; Brian Cramer, most creative style, and Jason Miller for longest facial hair. Mr.
Martin joked that each of the winners will receive a hot towel shave. He thanked
everyone who participated. Shendelle Clapper, from Wellspan Oncology Bridge Fund
thanked everyone for partnering and letting the community know we care about them
other than just for treatment. This bridge fund allows them to bridge over into their
everyday life, help alleviate some stressors and let them know we care about them. Ms.
Clapper said that it allows our community to know that we care. Beth Stephey from
Wellspan said the County is helping change things for the people diagnosed with cancer.
She continued that this is the fourth year and to raise the bar every year is incredible.
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The Board met with Charles Martin, Human Resources Generalist, and the
Controller Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was Mark
Singer, Court Administrator; Douglas Wilburne, Chief Adult Probation; and Teresa
Beckner, Fiscal Director.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the revised job description for the
Program Specialist I (Mental Health) position.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas