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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, January 3, 2024, with the
following members present: Dean A. Horst, John T. Flannery and Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Chairman Horst presided and after calling the meeting to order, a Moment of Silence, and the
Pledge of Allegiance, proceeded with the business of the day.
The meeting was live streamed.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the December 27, 2023 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the minutes.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. There were no questions on
the items presented.
The Board reviewed Community Connections matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the lease agreement
between the County of Franklin and i360 Rentals for the HUD Permanent Supportive Housing
Lease Program that covers the total rent plus any landlord covered utilities for their program
participants at a cost of $8,011.62 for the period of December 14, 2023 through December 14,
2024. The County holds the Lease with the landlord and the program participant subleases from
the County. Program participants are responsible for utilities that are not included in the
adjusted gross income for the year. Participants are linked with Supportive Services and case
management to assist them with maintaining permanent stable housing.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by
John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the contract amendment to the Conflict Attorney
Contract (dated March 23, 2022) between the County of Franklin and the Law Office of Eric J.
Weisbrod. The contractor to the initial agreement is Eric J. Weisbrod. Attorney Weisbrod was
elected as the District Attorney for Fulton County, Pennsylvania with a term commencing
January 1, 2024. Matthew Militello, Esq. will fulfill the duties as outlined in the original contract.
All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the proposal from Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. for renewal of Fire Alarm
Testing and Inspections of the fire alarm system located at the Judicial Center, Historic
Courthouse and the Courthouse Annex at a cost of $15,344.00 for the period of April 1, 2024
through March 31, 2025. The alarm systems installed at these sites are proprietary to Berkshire.
Berkshire installed the systems in both the Judicial Center and the Historic Courthouse, and
they will be installing the fire alarm system in the Courthouse Annex.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:16a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded byJohn T. Flannery.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Dean A. Horst, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski