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TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Commissioner Keller stated for the record that consistent with 2009/2010 he will
give his pay increase for 2011 back to the County and will ear mark it for Drug and
Alcohol programs. Commissioner Thomas will give his raise to community programs
including United Way, Meals on Wheels and Therapeutic Riding Center among some
others. Commissioner Ziobrowski will donate his raise back to the county with no ear
mark.
Commissioner Thomas spoke about this past weekend a tragedy that occurred
where a public official was attacked and many people who went to a meet and greet with
Congresswoman Giffords. This is a national tragedy and feels for those people
especially the 9 year old girl who had a plan for her life which will not come to fruition. It
would be appropriate to have a moment of silence for all who were injured and who died.
The Board observed a moment of silence for the victims and their families.
Mr. Bill Landis provided public comment and thanked the County Government for
updated financial information on the County’s website which is current, this was much
appreciated.
Allen Piper provided public comment and echoes sentiments of Commissioner
Thomas about tragedy that took place and agreed it was appropriate to have a moment
of prayer and hopefully they will work through it. Mr. Piper believes things will get better
and looking optimistically at a new 2011. Hopes that we can agree to disagree and next
day shake hands and meet as friends and put animosity aside.
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The minutes of January 3, January 4, and January 6, 2011 meetings were
read. These will be approved Thursday, January 13, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved
Thursday, January 13, 2011.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Meghan O’Brien to serve on the Local Emergency Planning
Committee for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2014.
David Donohue, Department of Emergency Services Director and Bryan
Stevenson, Emergency Services Coordinator met with the Board to provide an update
on the Franklin County Radio Project. In December 2010 completed field testing,
completed creation of radio organization and continued with training. In January 2011
completed training for all users and users will be switching over to the new system. The
switchover plan is to begin in mid to late January and will be done one agency at a time
by discipline.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS