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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-05 Commissioner Minutes WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 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. The meeting was live streamed. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Chairman Keller asked it to be noted in the minutes that the Board attended a reverent and respectful memorial service for Corrections Officer Sterling Heinbaugh today and they were honored by the presence of the Correctional Peace Officers Association and Honor Guard from Berks, York, Allegheny and Franklin County Jails. The Board wanted to compliment the Warden and his staff for organizing a meaningful ceremony to honor Mr. Heinbaugh. Chairman Keller asked everyone to remember the family and coworkers of Mr. Heinbaugh at this difficult time. There was no public comment. Chairman Keller asked Carrie Gray, County Administrator, to provide more information on the ratification of a payroll voucher approval. Ms. Gray explained that we had to correct a payroll record for an employee from whom we erroneously did not make paycheck deductions. The Controller asked to correct the voucher so the employee could be paid last week. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid including the special payroll voucher from December 29, 2021. The minutes of the December 29, 2021 meeting were reviewed. These will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon 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 December 29, 2021 meeting. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the extension of the Solicitor Engagement Agreement dated January 28, 2020 between the County of Franklin and Black and Davison, P.C. to provide legal services for the County. This extends the term of the agreement by one year to December 31, 2022. All other terms of the agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed, and shall remain in full force and effect. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Franklin County Elected Officials Solicitor Agreements as listed below for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. a. Clerk of Courts David Wertime for an amount of $5,325.00 for the contract period b. Coroner - Jerrold Sulcove for an amount of $130.30 per hour for no more than 100 hours within the contract period without consent and approval by the Coroner and Board of Commissioners. c. Controller David C. Cleaver for an amount of $13,996.71 for the contract period. d. Prothonotary Elizabeth A. Clark for an amount of $3,605.00 for the contract period. e. Sheriff Clinton T. Barkdoll for an amount of $16,878.94 for the contract period. 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 #EC-031 from Lobar, Inc. to install two additional lighting control switches as requested by Owner for corridors at the Judicial Center at a cost of $1,346.02. 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 #EC-038 from Lobar, Inc. to revise electrical service to refurbished elevator 4 (previously known as elevator 7) in the Historic Courthouse at a cost of $8,439.30. The Board reviewed Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (TMCA) matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Administrative Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (TMCA) for provision of network, hardware/software, telephone and mail service, HR, Risk Management, and payroll functions, etc. so that TMCA can perform duties as assigned by DHS for achieving the objectives of the HealthChoices contract at a cost of $122,932.00 for the contract period of January 1, 2021 through December 30, 2022. Funds will be reimbursed to the County by TMCA. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 2:07 p.m. this date for the purpose of reviewing contract negotiations matters. Ms. Gray stated that there will be a recommendation after the executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 2:17 p.m. Ms. Gray is requesting the Board enter into two contracts both for Criminal Conflict Counsel Services. The first contract is with the Law Offices of Kevin Taccino for an amount of $65,854.39 for the year 2022 and 2% increase for years 2023 and 2024. The second contract is with Kulla, Barkdoll & Stewart for an amount of $65,854.39 for the year 2022 but this contract will be for a 1 year term. Chairman Keller responded that this was consistent with what they discussed during the executive session and gave staff guidance to proceed with finalizing the Commissioner Ziobrowski wanted to mention the passing of Lebanon County Commissioner Bill Ames who died of COVID last week. He and Bill served on the Workforce Investment Board together. He stated that Bill was a friend, a good commissioner, a solid guy Continued on page 3 The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ John T. Flannery ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski