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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 9, 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of November 30, 2010 and December 2, 2010 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved Amendment Two to the 2007-2011
Grant-In-Aid Funds Agreement and Supervision Funds Agreement dated July 1, 2007
between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to
include additional paragraphs concerning the Right to Know Law. All other terms and
conditions of the original agreements will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement between
the County of Franklin and HayGroup to provide research attorneys to prepare a plan
document that fully incorporates all currently required provisions of the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code (Tax Code) at a cost of $5,000.00. This action is needed to comply with
new recent U.S. Internal Revenue Service initiatives focusing on governmental pension
plans.
The Board reviewed Custodial matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Notice of Intent to Award and
Notice of Award to Cooks Cleaning Service, Inc. for the Magisterial District Judges
Custodial Services Bid.
The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from B&H
Photo-Video, Inc. to purchase surveillance equipment for the Drug Task Force that was
approved in the District Attorney’s 2010 budget at a cost of $4,294.90. Three bidders
submitted bids and this was the lowest responsible bidder.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from Digital
Sunrise to purchase doubletake availability software at a cost of $5,298.00. This
software is needed to replicate data between primary Laserfiche server and secondary
server. This company is on the COSTARS-006 State contract.
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The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from Middle Atlantic Great Lakes
Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN) for the Jail to participate in
a nationwide criminal intelligence network which assists with investigating, prosecuting
both traditional and non-traditional organized criminals at an annual membership fee of
$400.00 for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the 2010 Budget Adjustment in the
amount of $115,000.00 to cover Medicare B Physical Therapy costs.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Care Improvement Plus for
the Nursing Home to be an in-network provider for Care Improvement Plus insurance
participants who receive Medicare and Medicaid coverage at no cost to the County for
the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the 2010 Attestation of Compliance with Section 6032 of the Federal
Deficit Reduction Act. This is needed to participate in the Medicaid program.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Maintenance Agreement between the County of Franklin and Otis
Elevator Company for inspection and preventative maintenance to the elevator located
in the former M&T Building at a cost of $3,480.00 annually for the period of December 1,
2010 through December 1, 2011.
The Board reviewed Sheriff matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Quote from Police Central and
CDW-G to add a module to the Police Central software to track civil papers in the
Sheriff’s office at a cost of $6,189.60. CDW-G is on the COSTARS-6 State contract.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Emily Gascoyne to provide advertising
design for print media for the late winter/spring ad campaigns at a cost of $3,000.00 for
the period of December 9, 2010 through January 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Contract between
the County of Franklin and Blue Hawk Productions for narration and other voice talent,
final integration of soundtrack and production of the DVD media and online formats to
finish the South Mountain Underground Railroad video at a cost of $3,700.00 for the
period of December 9, 2010 through December 31, 2010. This will be paid for from the
South Mountain Partnership Grant through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Barry and Eileen Parsons notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Obstruction
and Encroachment permit being applied to install an intake and outfall pipe into a holding
pond for irrigation purposes on property located in St. Thomas Township.
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In accordance with PA Act 67 and 68 notifications, CET Engineering Services
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Discharge Permit renewal being applied by Shippensburg Borough Authority for the
Gunter Valley Water Treatment Plant located in Lurgan Township.
In accordance with PA Act 67 and 68 notifications, Dewberry notified the County
of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Waterway Obstruction and
Encroachment Permit being applied by Hamilton and Saint Thomas Townships for the
Section 019 Bridge over Back Greek.
In accordance with PA Act 67 and 68 notifications, Shelly & Witter, Inc. notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Discharge Permit being applied by Thomas Gift, III for the construction of 2 storage
buildings & house located in Mercersburg, PA.
In accordance with PA Act 67 and 68 notifications, Team Ag Inc. notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Quality
Management Permit being applied by Stoners Hijos Hill, Inc. for the installation of
reinforced concrete manure storage structure located in Peters Township.
In accordance with PA Act 67 and 68 notifications, Team Ag Inc. notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General NPDES
Stormwater Permit being applied by Stoners Hijos Hill, Inc. for the installation of a
reinforced concrete manure storage structure, heifer barn and associated stormwater
facilities located in Peters Township.
Commissioner Ziobrowski entered the meeting room at 9:36 a.m.
The Board presented the 2011 Franklin County budget for adoption this date. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the following resolution adopting the 2011 budget:
RESOLUTION #2010 - 19
WHEREAS, the 2011 Franklin County Budget has been prepared in accordance with the
County Code Act of August 9, 1955 (P.L. 323, No. 130) as amended.
WHEREAS, the 2011 Franklin County Proposed Budget was approved on Thursday,
November 18, 2010 and was made available for public inspection for at least 20 days.
WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget and date set for the final action on the budget has
been made a matter of public notice.
WHEREAS, the Adopted Budget does not have increased expenditures of more than ten
(10) per centum in the aggregate or more than twenty-five (25) per centum in any
function over the proposed budget as made available for public inspection.
WHEREAS, the Adopted Budget reflects as nearly as possible the estimated revenues
and expenditures for the year 2011.
BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Franklin, PA, to adopt the 2011 Budget as presented
this date.
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On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the approved that the following Resolution be adopted fixing the
millage rate for real estate taxes for the year 2011 and the specific sums established to
be required for the specific purposes of County Government; hereinafter, set forth during
the current fiscal year:
RESOLUTION #2010 - 20
BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Franklin, PA.
SECTION 1 - That a tax be set and the same is hereby levied on all real property within
Franklin County subject to taxation for the County purposes for the fiscal year 2011 as
follows: Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of twenty-two and fifty-five hundreds
(22.55) mills of each dollar assessed valuation with an additional two and six tenths
(2.60) mills for the purposes of retirement of County debt services.
SECTION 2 - That for the expenses of the County for the fiscal year 2011 the following
amounts are hereby appropriated from the revenue available for the fiscal year for the
specific purposes, which amount are fully itemized in the County budget.
SECTION 3 - That any Resolution, or part of a Resolution, conflicting with this
Resolution be and the same is hereby repealed in so far as the same affects this
Resolution.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the following Resolution imposing a total of eight tenths (.8) mills
of real estate taxes for the purpose of the County Library in voting districts that have
approved imposition of such tax by referendum and as authorized under the laws of the
Commonwealth of PA in those voting districts.
RESOLUTION #2010 - 21
BE IT RESOLVED, that a tax at the total rate of eight tenths (.8) mills on each dollar or
eight (8) cents per one hundred (100) dollars of assessed valuation for the fiscal year
2011 for the County Library purposes, shall be and the same is hereby imposed upon all
taxable real estate in Franklin County as heretofore authorized by the voters of the
various voting districts and as authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of PA.
The Board met with the County Solicitor to review related matters.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
to enter an executive session at 10:01 a.m. this date for the
unanimously approved
purpose to discuss Acorn Farms vs. Board of Assessment matters. The Board
reconvened into regular session at 10:13 a.m.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to authorize the County Solicitor to enter into a settlement
agreement with Acorn Farms for parcel # 13-G-10-32. This agreement was also
approved by the Chambersburg Area School District and Lurgan Township.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS