HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-30 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 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 David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Public Comment was received from Mr. Bud Bennett who expressed concerns
with duplicate and need of positions. Commissioner Thomas stated that these are two
different positions. Commissioner Thomas asked for a copy of the list of positions that
Mr. Bennett was referring too.
Public Comment was also received from Mr. Jay Lightfoot expressed a concern
about a traffic issue within the Borough of Chambersburg. Chairman Thomas noted that
traffic issues are a municipal responsibility and offered to forward Mr. Lightfoot's
concerns to Borough management.
Public Comment was also received from Mr. Allen Piper, President of Citizens for
Responsible Government who stated that some people in attendance do not identify
themselves and their position. Mr. Piper read recently that the County may spend 60
million on a building and asks the Board to be cautious on spending habits and use
diligence and look closely because of the economy. Mr. Piper also addressed the
Sunshine Act and feels the Board is in compliance but it never says anything about a
time limit. The Act allows proper decorum and to set rules and regulations.
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 21, 2009 and July 23, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Renewal Agreement between the County of Franklin and
Qwest Communications Company, LLC to provide long distance and toll free
promotional pricing at a cost according of $.05 per minute for year 1 along with $2.45 per
number access line charge; $.045 per minutes for year two along with $1.75 per number
access line charge and $.04 per minute for year three along with $.90 per number
access line charge.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Service and Equipment Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Embarq for monthly recurring service at the Nursing Home at a
cost of $382.80 per month effective July 21, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Service and Equipment Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Embarq for monthly recurring service at the Franklin County
Courthouse at a cost of $765.60 per month effective May 11, 2009.
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The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and
Qwest Communications Company, LLC to provide QUEST Total Advantage Services.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Report on food
distribution in the amount of $3,178.13 for personnel, travel, copies, telephone,
supplies/postage, space costs, & liability insurance for the period of April through June
2009.
The Board reviewed additional Community Services matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Application to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a
Pennsylvania Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (ARRA) grant
for a grant amount of $476,592.00 to be used to enhance the current Homeless
Assistance Program (HAP).
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Change Order
#16 from JG Contracting Company to remediate the subgrade beneath the
communications building and generator at the PTC Blue Mountain Site for an additional
cost of $23,020.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute
the Agreement between the County of Franklin and LexisNexis for legal and business
information services, funded by the inmates as part of the consent decree, with a total
cost of $16,416.00 for the period of September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Abel Screening, Inc. for sexual assessment module software
product at a cost of $2,250.00 for the license fee and $76.00 per assessment report.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Tuscarora School District to assist in funding the School-Based
Juvenile Probation program at a cost of $7,263.00 for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
to increase the budget for already purchased and installed technology in the amount of
$16,314.09.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
to reduce some budget lines in order to increase the drivers' wages.
The Board reviewed Treasurer matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Corporate Authorization
Resolution to Farmers & Merchants Trust Company for the Franklin County Visitors
Bureau Grant Account.
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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 Permit Renewal being applied by Richard E. Rockwell for the Laurich
Ridge Project located in Hamilton Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Keller Engineers, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit Renewal being applied by Frank C. Plessinger for completion of the Moss Spring
Estates residential community located in Antrim Township and Greencastle Borough.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, The Borough of Waynesboro notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit
being applied to discharge processed sanitary wastewater from the Borough of
Waynesboro's wastewater treatment plant into an unnamed tributary of the East Branch
of the Antietam Creek located on Cemetery Lane, Waynesboro, PA.
John Hart, County Administrator advised that an email will be going out to all
emergency service agencies advising them that an inventory of their radios will be
performed by Motorola as part of the flash upgrade project relating to the County's new
radio system. Participation in this inventory is essential to be eligible for the discount
pricing negotiated by the County.
Home.
The Board recessed at 9:30 a.m. and will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. at the Nursing
Dr. Barry Parks, Nursing Home Administrator, Carol Knisely, QUnique
President CEO, Mary Kimmel, Finance Manager and Alma Cullers, Director of
Nursing and Sherry O'Brien, QUnique, met with the Board to review the Falling
Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Governing Board Report which is attached
and made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:52 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS