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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery (attended virtually) 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.
The meeting was live streamed.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz from Chambersburg provided public comment and wanted to thank Carrie
Gray and Dr. Kim Eaton for the opportunity to serve on the committee for reviewing and
interviewing the Program Specialist 2 applicants in the Housing Program. She said it was
enlightening and a good experience for her. Ms. Wertz also has questions on board action #7
and asks if that is for an additional care management position and #9 if 2016 and 2017 are the
correct fiscal years.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the November 10, 2021 meeting were reviewed. These will be decided
upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller asked Carrie
Gray, County Administrator to address the questions from public comment. Ms. Gray turned to
Glenda Helman, Grants Director, to answer the question for board action #7, amendment for the
contract with Gaudenzia. Ms. Helman explained that we received an additional grant from
PCCD for Drug Court that will cover for a second period. This amendment will be for Gaudenzia
to cover that same time frame. Ms. Gray explained that action item #9 is the correct fiscal year
and that the Community Development Block Grant program is a long process and is always
behind. 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 November 10, 2021 meeting.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the updated contract listing for all
contracts and addendums for fiscal year 2021/2022 for the Aging 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 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 #GC-113 from Lobar, Inc. to provide a platform and ramp in
Historic Courthouse PD Office 4, room 114 at the Historic Courthouse Project at a cost of
$1,133.23.
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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 Change Order #GC-114 from Lobar, Inc. to cut openings in existing Historic
Courtroom floors to provide access for AV, Data and Electrical wiring; patch openings when
complete at the Historic Courthouse Project at a cost of $1,585.83.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded
by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the
Program Management Agreement for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
between the County of Franklin and PA Department of Agriculture for the period of October 1,
2021 through September 30, 2026. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
provides for the responsible distribution of commodity foods received by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania from the USDA to eligible households by the Lead Agency (SCCAP) and its
Community Partners.
The Board reviewed additional Grants matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute
the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) between the County of Franklin
and South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. (SCCAP). SCCAP is the Lead Agency
that has been identified by the County to administer the Temporary Emergency Food
Assistance Program (TEFAP) according to the guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture (PDA).
The Board reviewed additional Grants matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute
the Support letter to PA Department of Community and Economic Development for the County
to support the request of South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. (SCCAP) to move
$10,000.00 in the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the Rental Assistance line of their
Rapid Rehousing into the Financial Assistance line in the same category in order to better meet
the need for security deposits and first and last month's rent
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved amendment No. 4 to the contract
effective December 27, 2018 between the County of Franklin and Gaudenzia, Inc. for the Good
Wolf Treatment Court Case Manager to extend the agreement through September 29, 2022 for
a contract amount not to exceed $70,560.00. This contract is funded from the Good Wolf
Treatment Court Grant. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full
force and effect.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the proposal from HM Insurance Group
for renewal that contains costs associated with Stop Loss insurance for our medical insurance
at a cost of $636,839.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Stop
loss insurance (also known as excess insurance) is a product that provides protection against
catastrophic or unpredictable losses related to claim expenses with our health insurance since
we are a self-funded administrative platform. Cost of insurance is built into the cost of our
medical insurance premiums.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded
by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the FY 2016 and FY 2017 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Franklin and
the Borough of Greencastle for the Borough to complete the FY 2016 ADA Curb Ramp
Construction project and the FY 2017 S. Jefferson Street Improvements project. These two
projects will utilize $49,204.73 and $261,038.00 in CDBG funds respectively as described
during the Public Hearing held on September 22, 2021.
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The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the quote from Litehouse Solutions consisting of programming and installation
of a 7" Cestron touch screen panel to be plugged into the Cestron CPP panel at the
Administration Building located at 272 North Second Street in order to control select lighting.
Total cost is $3,900.00.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Entech Engineering notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality Plan Approval Application
and catalytic oxidizer at the Chambersburg Plant located in Guilford Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 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