HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-26 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 26, 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.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Public Comment was received from Mr. Allen Piper questioning the
discussions in the boardroom on Tuesday concerning Carl Barton's appointment
at Guilford Township and Chambersburg Area School District. Mr. Piper is vague
about the discussion. The Board explained the new PA law concerning the
county-wide collection of earned income taxes and the procedure to appoint a
committee with members of townships, boroughs and school districts. The board
stated that a question was raised if Mr. Barton could be appointed as a township
representative and school board representative and if so would he have two
votes.
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 March 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Sheriff office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to authorize
the Board to sign the invoice for payment of a sheriff vehicle.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between
the County of Franklin and Kulla, Barkdoll, Ullman & Painter, P.C. to perform
duties of conflicts attorney services at a rate of $55,368.00 with an increase of
3% each year for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Courts matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
between the County of Franklin and James K. Reed, P.A. to perform duties of
conflicts attorney services at a rate of $55,368.00 with an increase of 3% each
year for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment No. 2
to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 Grant Agreements from the Pennsylvania
Department of State to extend the grant period by an additional two years to
June 30, 2011.
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The Board reviewed Mental Retardation matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Franklin/Fulton Mental Retardation & Early Intervention Encumbrance Listing for
FY 2008-2009.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Local Government Acknowledgment/Approval from
Helicopter Applicators Inc. for aerial spray operations for gypsy moth control.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Housing
Trust Fund Grant Agreement between the County of Franklin and Helping Hands
with Hearts for a grant amount of $2,500.00 to be used for the ongoing home
repair program to be completed by December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Housing
Trust Fund Grant Agreement between the County of Franklin and Borough of
Chambersburg for a grant amount of $5,000.00 to be used for the Borough of
Chambersburg's Elm Street Program to be completed by December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance matters. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the Agreement of Account and Satisfaction between the County of
Franklin and the Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance to pay the County in the
amount of $9,699.81 for rent and associated occupancy costs for the period of
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
between the County of Franklin and Centre Publications for a section front in the
greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Directory and an interaction
online ad at a cost of $1,574.00 for the period of March 26, 2009 through May 29,
2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Contract between the County of Franklin and Holtzman Associates/Gary
Holtzman to provide three front-line customer service trainings at a cost of
$1,600.00 for the period of March 26, 2009 through May 29, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Contract between the County of Franklin and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc./WHAG
TV-25 for the Visitors Bureau to be the key sponsor for the Chambersburg
Hometown Proud, Greencastle Hometown Proud and Mercersburg Hometown
Proud newscasts and Rouzerville Hometown Proud at a total cost of $3,500.00
for the period of March 26, 2009 through October 1, 2009.
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In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Robert J. Yanosky,
P.E. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection application being applied for the W.D. Mills Bridge Project located in
Metal Township.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General NPDES Permit being applied by Anthony Bittner for a
commercial subdivision located in Washington Township.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Buchart Horn, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
General NPDES Permit being applied by Guilford Water Authority for the
waterline and well houses project for weIIsBT-1, BT-2 and VQ-1 located in
Greene Township.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection General NPDES Permit being applied by
Chambersburg Baptist Church for a church, outdoor pavilion and other site
appurtenances located in Greene Township.
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 #OA21 D-091 of John T. &
Helen I Shook.
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 #OQ08-475 of Jacob D. &
Nikki Estes.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved that the
premises of Franklin County Tax Parcel #6625-010 of Discover Properties, Inc.
having the assessment of $91,260.00 shall have the lawful assessment of
$33,800.00 for the tax year 2009 and all future tax years.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved that the
premises of Franklin County Tax Parcel #OF12-056 of Kenneth T. and Janet S.
Cichowicz having the assessment of $25,900.00 shall have the lawful
assessment of $20,000.00 for the tax year 2009 and all future tax years.
Doug Amsley, Children, Youth and Family Services Director met with the
Board to provide an overview of the Juvenile Probation and Children & Youth
2008 Annual Report.
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Kathleen Pavelko, President and CEO of WITF met with the Board to
inform the County of the public service expansion of WITF's new radio station
93.3 available in Franklin County.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved a special voucher request and ordered paid.
The Board held a budget deliberation on how departments are able to
reduce their budgets by 8%. There were four days of budget presentations with
a lot of information provided and may different approaches to accomplish the
task. The Board reviewed all proposals and will take official action on April 2nd
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 3:31 p.m. this date for
the purpose to review Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS