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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the February 10, 2021 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 Change Order #55 from Lobar, Inc. for the Judicial Center Project
and a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mann Plumbing for the Administration
Building. Chairman Keller asked about the completion of the punch list and Mr. Hart
responded that the punch list is done before substantial completion is submitted.
Commissioner Flannery asked for final budget numbers and Mr. Hart responded that he
is processing the last invoices and will provide that at a later date. The items will be
decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved the minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion from Frank B. Lesher
Company, Inc. for the electrical construction contract of the Administration Building.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #30 from Lobar, Inc. to create
and file storage at the Administration Building project for an additional cost of $2,044.28.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #54 from Lobar, Inc. to provide
revisions to the rear plaza area as indicated in the response to RFI-GC-093 at the
Judicial Center project for an additional cost of $7,012.36.
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The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #55 from Lobar, Inc. to provide gas
and electric trenching/backfill, and concrete foundations, for gas lanterns in the front
plaza at the Judicial Center project for an additional cost of $11,413.57.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #29 from Lobar, Inc. to provide minor
wall repairs and painting touch-ups at various areas damaged by others at the
Administration Building project for an additional cost of $4,100.00.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mann
Plumbing and Heating, LLC for the plumbing contract of the Administration Building.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #006 from Stouffer Mechanical
Contractors to relocate plumbing and fire protection piping to the new PIP chase in the
tunnel at the Judicial Center project for an additional cost of $4,846.38.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute Change Order #007 from Stouffer Mechanical
Contractors to delete two area drains and associated piping at tunnel top paving area at
the Judicial Center project for an additional cost of $481.69.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion from Stouffer
Mechanical Contractors for the mechanical construction contract of the Administration
Building.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Michael Baker International to provide general transportation
planning needs that will support the MPO planning process. This contract is not a
guarantee of work or funding, this is a retainer for planning consultant services. This
agreement is for the period of February 18, 2021 through February 18, 2023.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the subrecipient
agreement between the County of Franklin and South Central Community Action
Programs (SCCAP) to complete the CDBG-CV FY 2020 SCCAP - Rental and Utility
Assistance project. This project will utilize $76,063.00 of CDBG-CV funds and
$39,182.00 of Housing Trust Funds to provide emergency subsistence payments to
approximately 70 households within Franklin County. This agreement is for the period
of February 17, 2021 through November 30, 2022.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, St. Thomas Development, Inc. notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection GP3 General
Operating Permit for portable mineral processing plant and a GP9 General Permit for
diesel or No. 2 fired internal combustion engines on property located in St. Thomas
Township.
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In accordance with PA Act notifications, Southampton Township notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection chapter 102 Permit
being applied for placement of fill as a temporary stockpile for future use soils
amendment for the disturbed quarry sites of furnace on existing operation on property
located in Southampton Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, GHD notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Renewal Water
Obstruction and Encroachment and NPDES PAG-02 Stormwater Discharge permits
being applied by PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for the
proposed Caledonia Stream and Pedestrian Bridge Restoration project located at
Caledonia State Park in Fayetteville, PA.
The Board recessed until the 2:30 p.m. Retirement Board meeting.
The Board held a Retirement Board meeting.
Lee Martin, Marquette Associates Managing Director, met with the Board to
provide a report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery.
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