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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 29, 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.
Virginia Stake provided public comment and is presenting a petition to the
Commissioners in favor of retaining new proposed courthouse in core of downtown.
This was organized by Downtown, Inc. and has 1,000 signatures and was primarily done
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during Chamberfest although gathered 50 signatures at July 20 meeting and 8/9 local
stores in downtown section. Ms. Stake provided a short history of Courthouse from the
first courthouse built in 1794 through current. Franklin County is to provide payment of
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one rose every year on June 28 to a descendent of Chambers family. Seems fitting to
put new court facility close to the current courthouse. This is why over 1,000 people
signed the petition. With acquisition of Harmon’s, Chambersburg Trust and Lightup
Chambersburg could put facilities in one local location. Would cause minimum upheaval
to downtown and encourages Commissioners to seize this opportunity and run with it.
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Could use 2 Street property for additional county offices and new county parking lot,
raze Sheetz building and put parking there could help when constructing new
courthouse on main street block. 800 signatures came from Chambersfest and more
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signed at meeting on July 20. Eight individuals gathered names during Chambersfest.
A few businesses circulated petition. Did not coax people to sign it but did have to
determine if they were residents of Franklin County first. For most part people reacted
fast to signing it. Ms. Stake came from this for the love of history but longer worked with
materials that presented became convinced that this is the best site. Respectfully
submit this petition to board and will be receiving the following items: copy of actual deed
for two lots, three informational sheets of what heard today and then petition itself. She
eliminated people she found out were not from Franklin County.
Ron Maxson also provided public comment and wanted to confirm that so many
people are excited about keeping courthouse downtown. When getting signatures he
was asked to explain why he thought courthouse should remain downtown. Real people
out there beyond signing petition without knowing what petition was about. Excitement
among people in keeping site downtown.
Allen Piper also provided public comment and said that there was turmoil from
1740-1764 and Franklin County was considered a frontier because a lot of southerners
came here and from around the world. Owe a lot of recognition to forefathers and don’t
give them a lot of credit. Mr. Piper wanted to remind Commissioners and have brought
this up before numerous times, would like to see and encourage Commissioners, most
government bodies start meetings with moment of silent prayer, in a bible belt here.
Travels County all the time and challenges them to travel with him. Not infringing on
anyone if having a silent prayer. Every other body has a moment of prayer, can’t get
them to implement one silently and would like Chairman to explain why haven’t.
Commissioner Keller responded that normally don’t respond directly during public
comment but it’s safe to say that this board has recognized a moment of silence on
some occasions, don’t do it habitually and will happen again in future. Personally when
he prays it is his business and he does and don’t feel obligated to do it but when he
chooses to. Commissioner Thomas also responded that not opposed, but when say will
or shall will become more of a showcase, not what prayer is about but have a personal
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relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Knows power of prayer and in this most difficult
time going through what went through understands this. Commissioner Keller said that
any municipality that chooses to pray it is up to them. Commissioner Ziobrowski said
that if anyone here reviews the minutes of County Commission for last 50 years haven’t
changed anything and concur with Commissioners Keller and Thomas.
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 payments made regarding Emergency Services CERT Grant and
authorizes Chairman to approve those when information is known not to exceed $4,000
at a later time today.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of July 20, 2010 and July 22, 2010 meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Memorandum
of Understanding between the County of Franklin and the Franklin County Conservation
District to address district operations, functions and responsibilities as they relate to both
state law and the county government in order to provide the highest degree of mutual
understanding and cooperation. This Agreement will be reviewed every five years or as
needed.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the PA Department of Agriculture State Food Purchase Program
Expense and Data Report for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 for the South Central Community
Action Program.
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 IDIS OnLine Access Request to Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) to include Nancy Johns from Fiscal as a grantee and requestor for grants. This is
a correction to Board Action taken on April 15, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Engagement
Letter from Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC to complete the 2009 financial statement and
single audits at a cost not to exceed $100,125.00 to be completed by August 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed Grants 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 JAG Local Jurisdiction Waiver Application to apply for funding
for the Victim of Juvenile Offenders from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from NAC Divisions to
purchase CRT monitors for Central Security for the Jail at a cost of $2,129.00. Three
quotes were received and this was the quote selected due to the locality of the business
and promptness on installation of the monitors.
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The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment
to amend the Jail Work Program’s budget to reflect revenue received and related
expenses.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Renewal Permit application being applied by Quincy Sewer Authority
to cover discharges of treated-sewage effluent from plant located in Quincy Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Red Barn notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES CAFO
Renewal Permit application being applied by Longacre Farm, LLC for existing swine
operation located in Dry Run.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Allen Jaymes notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Renewal
Permit application being applied for Jaymes utility line crossing in Warren Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Keller Engineers
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water
Supply Permit application being applied by Pizza Star III for addition of a liquid chlorine
feed to the water treatment system serving the restaurant located in Metal Township.
Commissioner Thomas left the meeting room at 9:43 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS