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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, December 2, 2020, with
the following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the November 25, 2020 meeting were reviewed. These will be
decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Project
Manager explained the following change orders with Lobar Inc. for the Judicial Center
Project: Change order #39 is to change bulkheads to properly transition from one level
to another in the suspended ceiling; change order #40 is to modify bulkhead framing in
corridors 1004 & 2002 for proper support; change order #41 is for pipe chase in the
Judicial Center tunnel that needs to be moved to the right side which requires more
metal studding and braces. The items will be approved in the afternoon approval
session.
Representatives participated virtually from the American Red Cross to provide an
update on Franklin County activities to the Board of Commissioners. Laura Burke,
Executive Director, provided the following statistics for fiscal year 2019-2020: they
responded to 37 disasters that involved direct client assistance; there were 4,146 units
of blood donated which helped 12,438 patients in need; 279 free smoke alarms were
installed; 132 services were provided to military members and their families. She
explained further that they are the only organization that provides messaging to veterans
overseas. They provide a lot of support for veterans. Ms. Burke said they have already
responded to 11 disaster events this fiscal year. Allen White, Disaster Program
Manager, explained that the Red Cross is dealing with the COVID situation just like
everyone else and their responders had to adjust to be sure they are being safe. For a
single home fire they are still on the scene and doing the job they have always done. He
explained the Home Fire Campaign where they installed almost 300 smoke alarms and
how they work with the Chambersburg Fire Department during the summer of 2019.
The Fire Company provides the smoke alarm installation along with fire prevention
education. He said they are looking to add additional fire departments to the program
but they are paused at the moment due to COVID. Marsha Smith, External Relations
Volunteer is new and she is being trained to help at the local level. She will be deployed
locally to support the County with emergency management for whatever event she is
needed. Mr. White said they try to maintain a good relationship with fire departments
and they have a wonderful relationship with the County Emergency Management
Agency. The bulk of the disasters are single family fires and the Red Cross helps with
financial assistance and provides local resources connected to local organizations in the
county. Chairman Keller thanked Marsha for volunteering and they are looking forward
to working with her. He would be happy to see the smoke alarm program in other parts
of the county. He offered assistance with contacting the Fire Association or the Alliance
to help with that. The Board thanked them for their service and appreciates everything
they do.
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The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the November 25, 2020 meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute Change Order #39 from Lobar, Inc. to revise suspended ceiling
detail at bridge 2103 at the Judicial Center Project for an increase in cost of $509.96.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #40 from Lobar, Inc. to modify
bulkhead framing at public corridors 1004 and 2002 at the Judicial Center Project for an
increase in cost of $7,609.53.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #41 from Lobar, Inc. to construct a
horizontal pipe chase along the east wall of the tunnel at the Judicial Center Project for
an increase in cost of $6,604.61.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the updated contract listing
for all contracts and addendums for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 for the Drug
& Alcohol department. Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all
contracts to include vendor name and address, type(s) of service provided and rate(s)
charged for services.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute
the service agreement between the County of Franklin and Stanley Convergent Security
Solutions, Inc. (a sole source vendor) to provide semi-annual inspections and system
calibration, diagnosis testing of the system, diagnosis of the touchscreens, door controls
and intercom system, CCTV system, access control interface, utility control interface and
security management for an amount of $139,968.00 for the period of November 1, 2020
through October 31, 2023.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Compliance Management International
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General
NPDES Permit being applied by A. Duie Pyle, Inc. for industrial activity on property
located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Red Barn Consulting, Inc. notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Renewal
NPDES Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit being applied by Allen
Rice, Dream Farms for an existing operation on property located in Newburg, PA.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, TeamAg, Inc. notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Renewal NPDES
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit being applied by Herbruck
Poultry Ranch, Inc. for an existing operation on property located in Montgomery
Township.
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In accordance with PA Act notifications, TeamAg, Inc. notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Renewal NPDES
Hill, Inc. for an existing operation on property located in Peters Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Controller
Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job description
for the Payroll Specialist position.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:11 p.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski