HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-01 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 1, 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 September 22, 2009 and September 24, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Telephone quote from
Family Traditions Lighthouse Restaurant to provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior
Citizens on November 12th and 19th at a total cost of $5,220.00. Three bidders were
requested and this was the only bidder who responded with a bid.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Notice of Intent to
Award and Notice to Award to NAC Divisions for the Greencastle MDJ Office Security
Equipment Installation Bid.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Procedures for the orderly determination of the need to use consulting engineering firms,
qualification and selection of firms and general administration and monitoring of the
engineering agreements.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; approved the Consulting Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Peirce Park Group, Inc. to provide investment
management consulting services to the Franklin County Retirement board at a cost of
$20,000.00 for the period of September 29, 2009 and will continue in effect through
completion of work outlined in Appendix A. Commissioners Keller and Thomas voted
yes, while Commissioner Ziobrowski opposed.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Franklin and Saint Thomas and
Hamilton Townships for construction of a new bridge on Twin Bridge Road.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $25,349.24 to account for additional State funding and includes
reallocating MR County budgeted dollars that are not needed to EI. The EI portion is
required match, not over match.
The Board reviewed Election matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the County of
Franklin and Beidel Printing House, Inc. to provide printing, binding and delivery to the
County the ballots to be used for the Municipal Election to be held on November, 3, 2009
at a cost of $42,020.00.
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The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subgrant Award
Notice (#2009-AJ-02-20365) for the Franklin County Juvenile Defense Capacity Building
Project for a grant award of $132,094.00 for the period of October 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Renewal Contract
between the County of Franklin and Syncsort for backup software for all county servers
at a cost of $4,365.00 for the period of December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Proposal from NAC Divisions to provide labor and materials to
install access control to 2nd floor conference room at the Courthouse Annex at a cost of
$2,305.00. The parts and service have a 12 month warranty.
The Board reviewed additional 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 $8,000.00 to cover costs of courthouse
improvements for the 5th judge.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Keystone Petroleum Equipment, LTD to make a repair to the Courthouse Annex
underground fuel tank and retest following repairs at a cost of $3,592.00.
The Board reviewed Public Defender matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $13,584.00 due to West Law expenditures are significantly higher than
originally budgeted due to a re-negotiated contract out of the Public Defenders' Office
control.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $4,000.00 to increase budget for emergency preparation supplies and
immunizations. Workers' Comp Trust Funds will fund the increase.
The Board reviewed Sheriff Office matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Award Notice from
U.S. Department of Justice for the COPS Technology Program for a grant amount of
$500,000.00 to be used for the purchase of radios.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, South Central
Engineering notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Application and Notice of Intent being applied by the Chambersburg
Borough fora 8.6 acre recreational park located in the Borough of Chambersburg.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Application being applied by Waynesboro Industrial Development
Corporation for the Wharf Road Industrial Park located in Washington Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, ARRO notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Quality
Management Permit Application being applied by Shippensburg Borough for effluent
filter replacement and UV disinfection system project located in Southampton Township.
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In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, Michael Hawk notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Obstruction and
Encroachment Permit to install a 49" x 33" pipe arch crossing on property located in
Peters Township.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss Fiscal matters.
The Board met with the County Solicitor to sign settlement paperwork for the
Sheetz Property located at 270-272 North Second Street, Chambersburg.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved for the Chairman to execute the Access and Indemnity Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Sheetz, Inc. for the purchase of the Sheetz Building located
at 270 N. Second Street.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS