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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 2, 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.
Mr. James Wyrick provided public comment and announced he would not be
here for five weeks and wanted to thank the Board for educating him when attending the
meetings and wish them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He asked the board
to use prudence and watch every dollar spent. Commissioner Thomas told Mr. Wyrick
that he has been an asset at meetings and heard honest commentary and praise when it
was due and he appreciates his comments today.
Commissioner Keller wanted to address two questions raised at a previous
meeting. The Jail Grant is a Federal grant program that comes down to the
Commonwealth of PA who passes it down to the County through the PA Commission on
Crime and Delinquency. Commissioner Keller also mentioned that the County has no
authority over the yard sale ordinance that is being considered in Washington County.
Zoning goes to Planning who has opportunity to provide comment back to the
municipality but has not authority over these matters.
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 November 23, 2010 meeting.
The Board reviewed Emergency 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 Letter from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to
decrease the funding in the amount of $768.00 for the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Planning funds with a new grant amount of $2,832.00.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from Com Pros – Motorola
for the County to purchase 20 radios for jail usage at a cost of $8,299.60. This purchase
includes antenna, belt clip, battery, program, earpiece, chargers and 2 year warranty.
Three quotes were received and this was the lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed Grants Management and Children & Youth matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Grant Application to Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare – Office of Children, Youth and Families to request a grant
in the amount of $334,588.00 from the Time Limited Family Reunification Initiative Grant
to be used for a visitation program, including support services and a facility, for parents
and siblings to visit children involved with the Franklin County Children and Youth.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency requesting a grant
in the amount of $11,112.00 from the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant to fund the
Juvenile Probation’s Summer Work Program.
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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 Indian Lake Camp Corporation to provide 2010 Community
Development Block Grant program funds in the amount of $56,982.00 for phase 4 and
phrase 5 of water system upgrades to be completed by September 15, 2013
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Quincy Township to provide 2010 Community
Development Block Grant program funds in the amount of $75,000.00 to install water
line on Furnace Road to be completed by September 15, 2013.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Greencastle Borough to provide 2010 Community
Development Block Grant program funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to install
handicap ramps on sidewalks on Madison Street to be completed by September 15,
2013.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Washington Township to provide 2010 Community
Development Block Grant program funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to install sewer
line on Calimer Drive and portions of Old Forge Road to be completed by September 15,
2013.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Peters Township to provide 2010 Community
Development Block Grant program funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to replace septic
tanks and grinder replacement in Upton to be completed by September 15, 2013.
The Board reviewed Tax Claim matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Exonerations listing for
parcels exonerated for the 2010 County and Library taxes for Quincy Township,
Washington Township and Waynesboro Boro.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Edenville Water Association, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Permit
being applied for repairing a main water line next to Franklin County Bridge #46 located
in St. Thomas, PA.
The Board reviewed Custodial Services matters and conducted a bid opening
for Custodial services at four Magisterial District Judges offices.
On a motion by
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Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
forward the bids received to the Custodial Department, the County Solicitor and the
Purchasing Agent for their review. The Board will award or reject the bids on
December 7, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters and conducted a bid
opening for a 2004 or Newer ¾ Ton Heavy Duty Truck.
On a motion by Robert L.
to forward the bids
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
received to the Property Management Director, the County Solicitor and the
Purchasing Agent for their review. The Board will award or reject the bids on
December 7, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.
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Emergency Services Director David Donohue asked the Board to approve
Motorola Change Order #5 for the radio project at a cost of $106,157.00. Mr. Donahue
told the commissioners the requested enhancements to the project will increase the
security and protection of equipment at the various radio towers. The requested
additions to the Astro 25 digital trunking system contract include: 1) upgraded surge
protection at five sites, 2) remote terminal port connections to TeNSr channel banks and
Quantars at all sites, 3) configure and installation of alarm monitoring at all sites. The
change order will also revise the project schedule to reflect system final acceptance on
12/31/10. Mr. Donahue said if the improvements are added later, the cost would
increase to over $200,000. The primary reason for the difference is the fact that Motorola
workers are still on site now. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Change order #5 from Motorola and will be funded
from the Emergency Services capital budget and balance of the 2004 bonds.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director met with the Board and provided an update on
the following items: Review of 2010 budget performance through September; 2011
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budget is scheduled for next Thursday, December 9; Request for Proposal to banks for
the Tax Anticipation Note for Children and Youth; slow down purchasing for final weeks
of the year, items must be ordered and received before end of the year; and new Human
Services Fiscal Manager started last week and is learning our procedures and working
with Human Services Director.
The Board recessed at 9:45 a.m. and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for Retirement
Board meeting.
The Board held a Franklin County Retirement Board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS