HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-08 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 8, 2009, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
The Board attended a Franklin County Prison Board meeting.
Public Comment was received from Gladys Bennett, Treasurer of Citizens for
Responsible Government on behalf of Allen Piper asking Managers to give back their
raises as the Elected Officials have done and requests the board opens each meeting
with prayer.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the minutes of the December 30, 2008 meeting.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to rescind the motion approved by the Board on January 6, 2009 approving
the application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Juvenile
Probation Summer Work Program due to the application being redundant.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized Adoption
Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth Department
for payment in the amount of $35.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2009 through
January 13, 2010 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through January
13, 2014 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to exceed
$47.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $35.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2009
through January 13, 2010 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
January 13, 2014 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $47.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $40.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2009
through January 13, 2010 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
January 13, 2014 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $47.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
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The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $40.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2009
through January 13, 2010 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
January 13, 2014 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $47.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $75.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2008
through January 13, 2009 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
January 13, 2013 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $2,000.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $29.00/day, for the period of January 14, 2008
through January 13, 2009 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
January 13, 2013 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $47.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed FSNRC matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Advanced Tissue to provide
wound care products at no cost to the county effective January 6, 2009 and can be
terminated by either party with 30 day written notice.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Maintenance
Contract between the County of Franklin and Landmark Elevator, Inc. to provide
maintenance on the County's elevators at a cost of $8,899.20 per year for the period of
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, IESI notified the County of a PA
Department of Environmental Protection Application for renewal of a Title V Operating
Permit for the IESI Blue Ridge Landfill located in Franklin County.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to deny the assessment
appeal of Franklin County Tax Parcel #2A00-130A of W. Jean Oliver.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award the bid for
the Emergency Services Spectrocom/Netclock System to Capital Area Communications
for a total bid price of $11,986.50. This proposal was the only bid received.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. This was the advertised
date to receive bids for the Sale of a 1994 Dodge Van. No bids were received. Since no
bids were received could possibly sale at a municipal auction.
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The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters and conducted a bid opening for the
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Billboard Campaign. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to forward the bids received
to the Tourism Director, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for their review.
The Board will award or reject the bids on January 15, 2009 at 9:15 a.m.
The Board met with the County Solicitor to review related matters.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 10:04 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
Litigation and Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:27
a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS