HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-23 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 23, 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.
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 July 14, 2009 and July 16, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant-In-Aid Continuing
Program to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for the State Offender
Supervision Fund Agreement services requesting an amount of $1,057,948.00 for fiscal
year 2009-2010.
The Board reviewed additional Adult Probation matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Financial
Statement to Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for funds expended for
improved adult probation services for the funding period of July 1, 2008 through June 30,
2009.
The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between
the County of Franklin and the County of Fulton to allow Fulton County residents to
participate in the services provided by the Franklin County Day Reporting Center at a
daily rate cost of $4.55 for the period of February 17, 2009 through March 11, 2011.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Change Order #3 from Alcatel-Lucent for the Radio Project to extend the completion
date through March 31, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement
will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Department of Emergency Services matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
HAZMAT Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment Update to Pennsylvania
Emergency Management Agency for Calendar Year 2008.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Application
to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Franklin County Juvenile
Defense Capacity Building to cover full-time Public Juvenile Defense Attorney for a grant
amount of $132,094.00 for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) LOCCS Voice
Response Access Authorization for Rebecca Leidig for the Special Need Assistance
Program and Supportive Housing Permanent.
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The Board reviewed Managed Care matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (YMCA) to provide
independent contracting for the professional expertise of Franklin County Staff to serve
in several positions at YMCA for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Managed Care matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Amendment #1 to
the Agreement (dated June 12, 2007) between the County of Franklin and the Tuscarora
Managed Care Alliance to increase the reimbursable amount from $57,250.00 to
$94,655.00.
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 Main Line Broadcasting to provide MIX 95 online gateway
services at a cost of $35,940.00 for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Iscdesign notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Joint Permit to facilitate the
construction of Rutters Farm Store #5 located in Greene Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dawood Associates,
Inc. notified the County of a major modification to the existing Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit PAI-0308-05-007 being applied by
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services for stormwater
discharges associated with construction activities for the South Mountain Readiness
Center located in Quincy and Guilford Townships.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notification, Dominion Transmission, Inc.'s
Chambersburg Compressor Station notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection renewal State-Only Operating Permit to include a minor
request to add a parts washer to the sources at the station located in Franklin County.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Phase II General Permit being applied by Brechbill & Helman
Construction Co., Inc.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Child Death Review Committee. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Dr. Reuben Hess as the Physician Representative and Ted Reed as the Law
Enforcement Representative to serve on the Child Death Review Committee.
The Board recessed at 9:33 a.m. and will return at 10:00 a.m.
Chloe Jaco from Carter Goble Lee Associates provided a presentation to the
Board on the Franklin County Master Plan Summary Report. The outlying properties,
new 911 center and Jail are not included in this report. There are four phases to the
report: Needs Assessment process, Facility Evaluation Process, Options Analysis, and
Master Plan Development. Ms. Jaco provided two (2) options to the Board. The
Commissioners approved to move forward with a new judicial center. The
Commissioners approved to forward the report and recommendations presented to the
Facility Work Group and this Committee will meet and identify recommendations which
will be presented for Board consideration by August 14th. The Committee will work with
the Budget Performance group and the IT Department.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS