HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-30 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 30, 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
The minutes of June 23, 2009 and June 25, 2009 meetings were read.
These will be approved and signed on Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved
and signed on Thursday, July 2, 2009.
The Board met with the County Solicitor to review related matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:17 a.m. this date for
the purpose to review potential Litigation matters. The Board reconvened into
regular session at 10:06 a.m.
The Board met with representatives from L.R. Kimball Associates,
Motorola, Members of the Emergency Services Alliance, Franklin Fire Chief and
a representative from Drug Task Force to discuss enhancements to the radio
project. John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator provided background
information on the project. The project started in 2006 contracting with Motorola
for 2.7 million. Things have changed over the last two years of what is required
on the Federal level. All systems installed have to have inner-operability. The
Emergency Center had to relocate due to current facility was inadequate. In July
2009 the Center is moving to Letterkenny. The conventional UHF system did not
have a lot of expandability and would need replaced in five to seven years based
on County's current growth. With digital trunking system will get 15-20 years of
use and would be best for field users and best value for the tax payers. This is a
proven system and the technology has matured, looking at best value and
optimum performance. This new system would have an encryption feature that
makes sure that only the ones that need to will hear the information. The
Emergency Services Alliance took a motion on May 30t" to approve this system.
Tony Salonga from Motorola provided a change order to the Board for approval.
The County was provided with equipment from Motorola that the County can no
longer use. Motorola will take the equipment back and will reimburse the County
at the full price. Dan Smith, Project Consultant, with Motorola made a
recommendation for the Board to accept and approve the change order.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved Change Order #3 from Motorola to revise the
Communications System Agreement (05-29282/JHJ) and system contract to
reflect an ASTRO 25 Digital Trunking solution for an additional cost of
$4,225,115.00 for a new contract price of $6,926,625.00.
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m. with a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS