HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-07 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 7, 2010, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda with an additional item.
Commissioner Keller responded to a prior public comment request from Mr. Bud
Bennett about the Tourism Director's qualifications. Commissioner Keller listed the
qualifications and will provide a copy to Mr. Bennett when he is present.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of December 29, 2009 and December 31, 2009
meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
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 interpreting at a cost of $130.00 for the date of December 30,
2009.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Jury Systems Inc. to provide software maintenance
on the Jury Management System at a cost of $3,044.00 for the period of January 1,
2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC to provide an audit of the
Transportation Department for the years ended June, 30, 2009 at a cost of $9,000.00,
June 30, 2010 at a cost of $7,500 and June 30, 2011 at a cost of $7,800.
The Board reviewed Magisterial District Judge matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Purchase of
office furniture from Impact Office in the amount of $7,562.57. This company is on the
CO-Stars 2 contract listing.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Memo from Sherri
Clayton requesting payment in the amount of $250.00 to Alisha Marshall who is the
winner of the 2009 Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Art Show.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Maintenance Agreement between the County of Franklin and
Susquehanna Door Service to provide preventative maintenance on doors at the
Nursing Home at a cost of $1,230.00 for the period of January 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2010.
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The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Assurance of Compliance to Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program Grant Allocation Agreement
for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 1010.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board that staff is still
reviewing the Federal Communication Commission information. Budget information will
be distributed to departments today. Mr. Hart will be meeting with Stu Veinette, Archives
Director, next week to review the records project and will be using the Jail annex as the
location to do the work and hope to get started end of January beginning of February.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters and conducted a bid
opening for the Leasing of Farm Real Estate. Two bidders submitted bids. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to award to Thomas E. Shatzer for a total bid of $725.81 per month. This
was the highest bid received.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director and the Controller for Salary
Board and Personnel matters.
The Board approved Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job
descriptions of Community Services Director and Discover Coordinator as presented
by the Human Resources Director.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board to discuss Fiscal matters.
Noll Wilt, Information Services Director met with the Board to provide an
update on the ATI Study that was conducted in 2007. Mr. Wilt introduced the
Information Services Steering Committee members, provided a list of
recommendations and also provided the board with a listing of completed tasks and
tasks currently being worked on. Mr. Wilt anticipates moving forward and prioritizing
the remaining items on the list.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS