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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2022
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery and Robert G. Ziobrowski
(attended the morning session virtually). 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 asked for more
has the staff to transport the election equipment themselves. Chairman Keller responded that
the Board will provide an answer during review of the agreements.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the March 16, 2022 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Carrie Gray, County
Administrator, responded to the question during public comment regarding whether the County
considered delivering election equipment with county staff instead of contracting it out. Mrs.
Gray said the county would have to hire more people to deliver election equipment so the most
cost effective and effi
bid.
Chairman Keller asked for more information on board action item #6 with New Hope
Shelter and board action item #9 with the Good Dog Boarding and Training. He said that we
have worked with them in the past but he is curious to know what the dollar figure covers and
how many dogs are in training. Stacie Horvath, Human Services Administrator, joined the
meeting virtually to answer the question on the New Hope Shelter. She explained that this is
the current year human services block grant dollars and this is to provide bed capacity space for
those experiencing homeless issues. She continued that this is the third year in a row that we
were able to provide funds for this service. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon
session.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Industrial Development
Authority. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved to appoint Ronnie Martin and Jackie Mowen for terms to expire on April 4, 2025.
Sharon Moats, Senior Accountant in the Fiscal Department, provided a fiscal update to
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of these minutes. She mentioned that this report is through January and that this is 1/12 of the
budget, or 8.3%. She said there could be variations due to timing that would have a larger
effect year to date and prior year accruals could have an impact as well. Ms. Moats reviewed
the General Fund expenditures and revenue with the Board. Commissioner Ziobrowski had a
question about a specific budget category, and Ms. Moats said she would review and provide an
answer in the afternoon session.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the items that
were reviewed.
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The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Chairman Keller read a public comment that the County received from Jason Eby from
Washington Township. He is protesting what he considers to be frivolous lawsuits specifically
concerning board action #9, the agreement with Nolan Carlson Canine. Justin Slep, Veterans
Affairs Director, attended virtually and provided a summary of the program which is to train dogs
to become certified service dogs for veterans. Helen Carlson of Good Dog assists with the
following: Procuring new dogs; evaluating the dogs; providing training for the dogs; taking the
dogs to the veterinarian; boarding; and training for the veterans. He explained there are
currently 7 dogs in the program right now with 2 that are paired with a veteran, 2 pending
pairing, 2 waiting for new approved veterans that are now entering the program and 1 under
medical review status.
Ms. Gray provided clarification from Ms. Moats on the budget category Commissioner
Ziobrowski inquired about.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the State Offender Supervision Fund
Agreement between the County and PA Parole Board, Bureau of Central Services for a one-
year renewal for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The current five-year State
Offender Supervision Fund Contract commenced on July 1, 2017 and ends June 30, 2022. The
Pennsylvania Parole Board will return to the County the Offender Supervision Fees received by
the Department of Revenue from the County for the period May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
supplies. This agreement is based on man hours but averages $10,000.00 to $11,000.00 per
election. This service was put out to bid and the Commissioners awarded the bid to Zody's on
Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners 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 #005-Elevator from Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc. for installation
of new traveling cable to include Ethernet connections for the added security cameras in
elevator #4 of the Historic Courthouse at a cost of $9,089.23.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the contract between the
County of Franklin and Eric J. Weisbrod, P.C. to perform the duties of conflicts attorney of
Franklin County for an annual rate of $65,854.39 which will be prorated based on the contract
execution date. The annual rate will increase 2% each subsequent year with a rate of
$67,171.47 for the year 2023 and a rate of $68,514.90 for the year 2024. This contract is for the
period of April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and Quest Diagnostics Health & Wellness LLC to provide biometric screenings
beginning April 1, 2022 through December 15, 2022 to employees as part of the County's
wellness program. The screening is a Heart & Glucose Panel with Total Cholesterol, HDL
Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL ratio, Triglycerides, and Glucose readings along
with height, weight, calculated Body Mass Index, blood pressure and waist circumference. The
ongoing cost will be $51.00 per participant. Monthly charges are expected to vary. There is a
$500 program set up fee for 2022.
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The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Waynesboro New Hope Shelter to provide shelter services for homeless
individuals at a rate of $23.00 per person per day for a maximum contract encumbrance of
$34,132.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the quote from Wasp
Barcode Technologies to provide cloud based software for asset management at a cost of
$17,850.00 for the period of May 9, 2022 through May 8, 2025. This is a renewal of a system
the county has been using successfully for the past 3 years. The software provides a way to
barcode inventory, track it and run reports and audits of the inventory.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the exoneration of taxes for a mobile
home that is not hooked to utilities and not livable located in Greene Township.
The Board reviewed Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of
Franklin and Nolan Carlson Canine, LLC DBA Good Dog Boarding and Training for continuation
of dog training services for Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet service dog program in the
amount of $36,000.00, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This
program is funded by the Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund which is funded with donations,
contributions and through fundraising efforts.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Glace Associates, Inc. notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit Application being applied
by Peters Township Municipal Authority for the Mercersburg Junction Sewage Treatment Plant
on property located in Peters Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:13 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery.
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