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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 19, 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.
No public comments.
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 July 8, 2010 and August 12, 2010 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 Order Form from Silver Cross, Kansas City to purchase a straight
stair lift chair for a client through the Family Caregiver Program at a cost of $1,945.00.
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 $35.00/day for the period of August 25, 2010
through August 24, 2011, in addition a one time payment not to exceed $198.46 to cover
non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed Commissioners 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 Contract Agreement between the County of Franklin and C.S.
Davidson, Inc. to provide professional engineering services on various bridge projects
located at various locations throughout the County.
The Board reviewed Cross Systems matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Human Services
Development Fund Certification Statement for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to Department of
Public Welfare.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Annual Drug & Alcohol
Income and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to Pennsylvania Department
of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Products and
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and CenturyLink to provide
maintenance on ECS1000 at Courthouse back-up center (911 switch) at a cost of
$27,413.28 for the period of September 26, 2010 – September 25, 2011.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Sales Quote from Tyler
Technologies to provide Position Control Consulting Services for payroll through MUNIS
for two fiscal personnel at a cost of $1,275.00 for consulting services and $1,175.00 for
training services.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Karen George Nutritional Services, LLC to provide dietician
consulting services at a cost of $92,125.44 for the period of September 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
NAC Divisions to install an access control system at the new Archive Building at a cost
of $3,994.00.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Final Report of the
Medical Assistance Transportation Program for the period of July 1, 2009 through June
30, 2010 for a total amount of $823,255.00.
In accordance with PA Act 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES General Permit being applied by Ventura Foods, LLC for proposed
construction of a parking lot addition to existing facility on Orchard Drive in
Chambersburg Borough.
Noll Wilt, Information Services Director, Kerry Smith and Bill Schoenleb both from
ITA met with the Board and provided a presentation on Information Services Guiding
Principles. Mr. Smith spoke and said ITA looked at implementing ATI study
recommendations and explained the Information Services alignment and why County is
going through this effort. End results are to create efficiency and saving tax payers
money in the long run. Thirty (30) managers and staff were interviewed, did online
surveys and collected over 200 combined inputs. Mr. Smith said over 600 employees
and elected officials were surveyed and provided results of survey to the Board. A full
document of survey results will be provided to the board and posted on the County’s
website at a later date. There will be more training available. Mr. Smith provided the end
result and explained the IS Guiding Principles (GP) and recommended communicating
the results of guiding principles both internally and externally; heighten the awareness
internally of the IS Steering Committee; leverage current efforts with GP’s to begin the
process of developing a more in-dept forward looking IS strategic plan and create a road
map to identify IS initiatives, improvement areas, prioritize IS investment opportunities
and prepare an action plan that can be funded by cost savings. John Hart spoke that
Noll Wilt has an extensive communication plan and need to let everyone know what it is,
then at management level this document will be used when making IT decisions.
Looking at all processes and applications to gain most efficiencies across the board. Mr.
Hart requested the Board accept the Guiding Principles and record in the minutes and
then Noll can communicate throughout organization.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously to approve and endorse the Guiding Principles presented and move
forward with implementation.
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Phil Tarquino, Planning Director met with the Board to discuss Planning matters
and informed the board of the following items: Rural Planning Organization is preparing
an RFP to solicit a consultant for a long range transportation plan; Consultant has been
selected for Comprehensive Plan and hope to have scope of work to Board for approval
in next two weeks and would like to have consultant meet with the Board in the near
future; Consultant moving forward on GIS pilot project; Hosting a communication
coordination meeting with FEMA and DCED and all municipalities to offer comments on
flood maps.
Commissioner Keller made an announcement that the Commissioners entered
an executive session on Tuesday concerning real estate matters. Based on that
meeting it’s the perception of the Board that it’s appropriate to obtain a motion to move
forward and authorize staff to enter into negotiations for purchase of properties related to
the judicial project. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved this motion and based on that any decision made will
be made in public.
The Board recessed at 10:41 a.m. and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for
Assessment Appeals.
The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes met to hear tax assessment
appeals.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:44.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS