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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 24, 2011, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Vice
Chairman Thomas 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.
James Wyrick provided public comment and read a statement about world
events and urges Commissioners to use extreme constraint in all fiscal matters and
asked them to be honest.
Allen Piper also provided public comment and echoes Mr. Wyrick’s comments
and asks the Board and Mr. Hart to be very diligent and honest and before adopting
actions to spend money make sure doing the right thing because it’s the people’s
money.
Ken Jones also provided public comment and sees fiscal problems in other
States as greed. Union employees have contracts that are far above public sector and
will not give a little on benefits and wages, then politicians are not doing the public a
favor by being nice to the unions.
Bill Landis from Mercersburg also provided public comment and questioned the
contract with Landis Elevator. Mr. Landis requested that additional information be
provided in the descriptions. Commissioner Thomas responded that will explain further
during approval of contracts.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the minutes of February 15, 2011 and February 17, 2011
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the Revised Grant Application to Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare – Office of Children, Youth and Families to request a grant
in the amount of $341,739.00 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. This
is a correction to action taken on December 2, 2010.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice
Chairman of the Board to execute the On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded
by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice Chairman of the Board to
execute the Proposal from Nitterhouse Alarm Communications to install access control
additions at the Human Services Building at a cost of $1,696.00.
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The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Vice Chairman of the
Board to execute the Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Kistler
O’Brien Fire Protection to provide inspections and maintenance on the kitchen
ansuls/hood system at a cost of $334.75 semi/annually for the period of January 24,
2011 through January 23, 2012.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Landmark Elevator to provide maintenance on the
hydraulic elevator at a cost of $140.00 per month plus $104.00 per hour for mechanic
during normal business hours, $156.00 per hour for mechanic after business hours,
$156.00 per hour for a crew during normal business hours and $234.00 per hour for
crew after normal business hours. This agreement is for the period of March 1, 2011
through February 28, 2014. Mr. Hart explained further the rates and that the county
obtained quotes in 2010 and Landmark was the lowest cost vendor. County won’t know
total costs if repairs are needed.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Quote from NAC
Divisions to replace four existing monitors for security at a cost of $2,137.00.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 2011 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $140,000.00 to use grant funds from Fiscal Years 09/10 for
vehicles being purchased in 2011.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit Renewal being applied for the Gateway Avenue Fill Site located in the Borough of
Chambersburg.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the Support Letter to Valley Community Housing to award
Housing Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 in support of a project to provide
low-mod income housing to senior citizens in the Borough of Waynesboro.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters and conducted a bid opening for
Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Visitors Bureau Public Relations Contractor. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved
to forward the RFP’s received to the Visitors Bureau Director for review. The Board will
award or reject the RFP’s on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS