HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-03 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 3, 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. Allen Piper, Citizens for Responsible
Government thanked the Commissioners for looking into the budget and cutting
spending where appropriate. County is at 8.9% unemployment and Mr. Piper is very
concerned about people in this area and does not see an end in site. Mr. Piper asked
the Board and County executives to follow the Chambersburg School District
administration in declining their raises for next year and asked the board to think about
both sides of the issue and consider more cuts.
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 November 24, 2009 and November 25, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging 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 Deafnet Services to provide
sign language interpretation services for APPRISE on December 16, 2009 for a total of
$130.00.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Exoneration list for Metal
Township parcels for the 2009 County and County Library taxes in 2010.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Certification Statement to
the Office of Children Youth and Families for the period of July 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2009.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Grant Application to Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Administration (PEMA) to request a grant in the amount of $271,292.00 to be used for
activities to support the CERT Program.
The Board reviewed Domestic Relations matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Treasury Department to authorize the
Treasury Department to direct deposit through electronic funds transfer the Title IV-D
Federal Reimbursement, Title IV-D Incentives and Title XIX Medical Incentives to the
account at F&M Trust Company.
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The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Report of Income and
Expenditures to Department of Public Welfare for Fiscal Years 2008-2009.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from AMPOLEX to purchase a
big boss II oral cavity detector chair at a cost of $8,779.00. Three quotes were received.
This was not the lowest quote received but is being recommended due to the warranty
being a 5 year warranty instead of 2 year warranty with other vendors. This is being
purchased using Central Booking Grant.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Addendum of Contract between County of Franklin and Lutheran
Home Care and Hospice, Inc., clarifying the contract to specify the rate of payment to
County for Respite service, which is the Facility's current Medical Assistance rate at the
time of service.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Dry Run Water Authority to provide 2009 Community
Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $18,417.00 for their Phase II Water
System Improvements project to be completed by September 15, 2012. This is a
correction to action taken on October 15, 2009.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from
Smartware Group to provide customer service support for the bigfoot network version 12
licenses at a total cost of $1,889.10 for the period of January 1, 2010 through December
31, 2010.
The Board reviewed information regarding Military Family Month. On a
motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2009-14 proclaiming the month of
December as Military Family Month and that the attached proclamation be made a
part of these minutes.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss Fiscal matters
and further discussion of the 2010 budget which will be placed on the counter
December 10, 2009.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS