HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-18 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 18, 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.
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 March 9 and March 11, 2010 meetings.
The Board reviewed Agriculture Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and The Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection for the West Nile Virus Control Program for a grant amount of
$84,080.90 for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $29.00/day for the period of March 27, 2010
through March 26, 2011 and will include a 2% cost of living increase per year through
March 26, 2015 as listed on the agreement, in addition a one time payment not to
exceed $78.50 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from Stenograph,
LLC to purchase a Diamante Write Stenograph Machine and License at a cost of
$8,990.00. This is a sole source vendor.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $5,000.00 to provide additional funds for new stenograph machine
purchase.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development 2009 Survey of Financial Condition for fiscal year ended December 31,
2009.
The Board reviewed Human Resource matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Delegation of
Signatory Authority to include the Board of Commissioners, John Aguirre, Charles
Martin, III, Lisa Thomas and Richard Wynn as signatory authority for the State Civil
Service Commission.
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The Board reviewed Magisterial District Justice Cunningham matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the 2010 Budget Adjustment in the amount of $7,750.00 to be used for additional utility
expenses.
The Board reviewed Mental Retardation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Corrected
Report of Income and Expenditures to Department of Public Welfare -Bureau of
Financial Operations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. This is a correction to action taken on
March 11, 2010.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Dry Run Water Authority to provide $18,785.79 from the 2008
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to complete installation of Dry Run Water
System to be completed by September 15, 2012.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Wilson College to use the auditorium of Wilson Science Center
for the Saturday portion of the Live and Learn Weekend at a cost of $475.00 for the
period of March 18, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and WITF Website for placing a 300x250 ad on
WITF.org at a cost of $1,530.00 for the period of March 18, 2010 through December 31,
2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and WITF 93.3 to promote
www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com at a cost of $3,465.00 for the period of March 18,
2010 through December 31, 2010.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, TeamAg Inc. notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection CAFO Permit
Application being applied by Martin Farms for a concentrated animal feeding operation
located in Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Washington Township Supervisors
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water
Obstruction and Encroachment Permit being applied by Michael Christopher to install a
15" R.C.P. storm sewer outlet located in Washington Township.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters and conducted a bid opening for
Franklin County Transportation Premium Services. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to forward the bids received
to the MATP Coordinator, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for their
review. The Board will award or reject the bids on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at
9:15 a.m.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director met with the Board to discuss Planning
matters.
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Noll Wilt, Information Services Director and the I.S. Steering Committee met
with the board to provide an update on the tasks completed from the ATI study. The
County's website has been updated and improved along with the Visitors Bureau
website. Harold Wissinger, Controllers Office provided an overview of the paperless
initiative. Lionel Pierre, Jail, provided an overview of video conferencing. Mr. Wilt
explained the GIS Focus Group and Courts Focus Group that has been put in place.
The Board agrees that the I.S. Steering Committee needs to keep moving forward.
Commissioner Thomas exited the meeting room at 10:45 a.m.
The Board will recess until 1:30 p.m.
The Election Board met for casting of lots for the General Primary.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS