HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-20 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 20, 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 August 13, 2009 meeting.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Purchase
of Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Anne Shepard,
Esquire to provide intermittent substitute legal services for Children, Youth, and
Family Services at a cost of $55.00 per hour not to exceed $8,000.00 for the
period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 1010.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Franklin
County Legal Services to provide legal services in the nature of Guardian Ad
Litem services for children involved in dependent and termination of parental
rights proceedings at a cost of $50.00 per hour or whatever the prevailing court
appointment rate is at the time of services for the period of July 1, 2009 through
June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Arnoult,
Taccino, and Hamilton, LLC to provide legal services in the nature of Guardian
Ad Litem services for children involved in dependent and termination of parental
rights proceedings at a cost of $50.00 per hour or whatever the prevailing court
appointment rate is at the time of services for the period of July 1, 2009 through
June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Fourth Quarter Certification Statement to PA Department of Public Welfare,
Office of Children & Youth Programs for the period of July 1, 2008 through June
30, 2009.
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The Board reviewed FSNRC 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
Chambersburg Hospital to provide equipment and personnel trained to perform
pacemaker interrogation services for the period of September 1, 2009 through
August 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote
from Versatile Systems, Inc. to provide checkpoint firewall and connectra VPN at
a cost of $21,414.00. This company is on the State Contract.
The Board reviewed Magisterial District Judge (#39-3-05) matters. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the 2009 Budget Transfer in the amount of $50,000.00 for the
construction project.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
2009 Budget Adjustment in the amount of $2,400.00 to replace Human Services
Building basement air conditioning units.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the Proposal from Butler's Specialty Cleaning for cleaning of the hood
exhaust system in the dietary department at a cost of $295.00 per cleaning for
the period of September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal
from Schaeffer Pyrotechnics to produce the 225t" Anniversary Fireworks display
on September 7, 2009 at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. Three quotes were
requested and due to safety, clean up and good quality Schaeffer Pyrotecnics
was chosen.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and The
Printing Department to provide design, layout, and conceptual development for
the 225t" Commemorative booklet at a cost of $2,400.00 for the period of August
20, 2009 through September 15, 2009.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and
Martin, Inc. notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection
General NPDES Permit being applied for stormwater discharges associated with
construction activities for construction of 81 remaining lots in phase 2 of the
Beacon Light Estates Subdivision as demanded by market on property located in
Greene Township.
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Phil Tarquino, Planning Director met with the Board to discuss Planning
Department matters.
Noll Wilt, Information Services Director met with the Board to discuss
Information Services Department matters.
Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator and Teresa Beckner, Fiscal
Director, met with the Board to discuss the Human Services Programs that are
affected due to lack of a State budget. The programs affected are Mental Health,
Children & Youth, Mental Retardation, Early Intervention, Aging, Drug & Alcohol,
and Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). The State already
owes the County 2.9 million for the last fiscal year and currently owes 3.4 million
for the new fiscal year. To fund Human Services Programs the County needs 1.8
million a month. Children & Youth, Early Intervention and MATP are mandated
programs. Mr. Wynn will contact providers and see who can wait for their
payments and if they could cut back. Mrs. Beckner will research costs and timing
if the Board chooses to do a tax anticipation note. The Board will meet with Mr.
Wynn and Mrs. Beckner in a week to discuss further options and see where the
State budget is at that time.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. with a motion by David S.
Keller; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS