HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-22 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 22, 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Public comment was received from Mr. Allen Piper, from Citizens for Responsible
Government who would like more transparency from the Board in 2010. Mr. Piper also
requested that when a constituent has a question during a public meeting that the Board
should answer during the public meeting. Mr. Piper wished the board a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The minutes of December 15, 2009 and December 17, 2009 meetings were
read. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the board to
execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and the U.S. Census Bureau to
utilize a small area of four (4) senior activity centers to house a questionnaire assistance
center to assist seniors with completion of their census document for the period of March
19, 2010 through April 19, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and the Greencastle Senior Activity Center Advisory
Council to sponsor an advisory council event to be held in the Greencastle Senior
Activity Center for the period of December 31, 2009 through January 1, 2010.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Exoneration list for Tuscarora
Area School District parcels for the 2009 County and County Library taxes in 2010.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Purchase of
Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Griffie & Associates to provide
legal service in the nature of Guardian Ad Litem services for children involved in
dependency and termination of parental rights proceeding at a cost of $50.00 per hour
for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Clerk of Courts matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $1,500.00 for funding for Law Library expense.
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The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and PREIT Services
(Chambersburg Mall) to provide a vacant store area, community room and hallway
space to be used by the H1 N1 Department of Health Mass Vaccination Clinic to be held
January 8, 2010 and January 9, 2010 at no cost.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Subgrant Award Notice from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime
and Delinquency for the CJAB Jail Diversion Project for a grant amount of $93,775.00
for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant
Application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Pre-Trial
Services Staff Retention Project for a grant amount of $198,871.00 for the period of
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant
Application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Juvenile
Probation Summer 2010 Work Program for a grant amount of $10,000.00 with a County
match of $1,112.00 for the period of April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Updated contract
encumbrance listing for Fiscal Years 2009-2010.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Martin Hudzinski, MD to provide medical director
services at the Nursing Home at a cost of $21,012.00 for administrative duties plus
$1,500.00 for pre-employment physicals based on the number of hires for the period of
January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Revision of the
Medical Assistance Transportation 4th Quarter Report for Fiscal Years 2008/2009 due to
the 2008 audit finding adjustment needed for the post employment health benefits.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Program General NPDES Permit being applied by S&A Homes, Inc. for discharge of
stormwater from construction activities for the Eagle Rock Residential Subdivision
located in Greene Township.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator met with the Board to provide a
report on the recent snow event and that staff had the parking lots and side walks
cleared in fair time. All 24 hour operations were staffed adequately. Mr. Hart also
reported the need of an emergency resolution to repair the roof at the Prison Annex due
to the roof at the Franklin County Jail, 625 Franklin Farm Lane, leaking and the cost to
repair would be very costly. Records stored there are at risk of being destroyed and the
wet conditions have created an unsafe environment for employees accessing these
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records. This resolution is needed for the health, safety and welfare of employees and to
maintain critical records that are stored at the old jail. This resolution would allow the
County to repair the roof at the Prison Annex at minimal cost, build cages, reactivate
lighting and HVAC systems and transfer the records over from the Franklin County Jail,
625 Franklin Farm Lane, with out going through the bidding process.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to repair the Jail Annex for storage of records and to compensate for removal
of records for the health, safety and welfare of employees that need access to these
records. The Board approved Resolution #2009-15, which is attached and made a part
of these minutes, for the purpose of emergency repair of the Prison Annex roof,
other modifications and transfer of records from old prison to prison annex.
The Board met with the County Solicitor and the Assistant County Solicitor to
review related matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:39 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review existing and pending litigation matters. The Board reconvened
into regular session at 10:26 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS