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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 3, 2011, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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.
Commissioner Keller announced that Commissioner Ziobrowski was not present
due to attending another meeting which was official county business
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 February 22, 2011 and February 24, 2011 meetings.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Certification
Statement for County Children & Youth Social Service Programs for the period of July 1,
2010 through December 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Plan and Budget
Amendment Certification Statement for County Children & Youth Social Service
Programs for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Lease Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Gary A. Mahon for rental of 550 Loudon Street,
Chambersburg to be used for the Day Reporting Center at a cost of $4,700.00 per
month or $56,400.00 per year for the period of April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Non-Contract
Business Use of Public Safety Radios Policy #20110303 to make available the public
safety radio system for businesses and organizations approved by the Board of
Commissioners and have entered into contractual relationships with Franklin County
government entities to provide government services in accordance with FCC regulations.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency for the Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant requesting a grant
amount of $10,360.00 for fiscal year 2011.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Report of Income and Expenditures to Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, DPW, Bureau of Financial Operations for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Investment Policy Statement for
the County’s Post Employment Health Benefits Trust Investments to provide direction
and oversight for investing the funds that are contributed to pay for the retiree health
benefits in order to maximize returns while maintaining acceptable risk in order to
minimize future required county contributions.
The Board reviewed MH/MR matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from Channing Bete
to purchase brochures for a Health Fair being held on March 12, 2011 at a cost of
$4,782.42. This company is a sole source provider.
The Board reviewed Sheriff matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Proposal from Rogers Uniforms
to purchase 3 full uniforms for newly hired deputies at a cost of $5,463.00. Three
proposals were received and this was the lowest proposal.
The Board reviewed TMCA matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the 2011 Budget Adjustment in the
amount of $32,190.00 to add Administrative Assistant position and related
reimbursement. There is no impact to the County and is 100% reimbursed by TMCA
capitation funds.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Department of the Army notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality Permit
being applied by Letterkenny Army Depot to replace the carousel paint booth in Building
350 located at Letterkenny Depot, Franklin County.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection GP-4 Permit being applied by Geofam, Inc. for outfall pipe and emergency
spillway from a stormwater basin and soil erosion control basin during earth moving
activities on property located in the Borough of Waynesboro.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, James Hornbaker notified the County
of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection GP-8 permit being applied to
install a temporary bridge across a small tributary to Broad Run located in Peters
Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Martin & Martin, Inc. notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit
Renewal being applied by Grand Point Crossing on property located in Franklin County.
The Board met with the Human Resources Assistant Director and the Controller
for Salary Board and Personnel matters.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the job description for the MH Program Specialist I Position.
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Bill Landis questioned the Salary Board action to establish the MH Program
Specialist I position and expressed concerns about transparency. Allen Piper supported
Mr. Landis comment concerning transparency and asked how many hours a week
position is authorized to work. Carl Helman asked what the cost impact is and
justification for adding this position? The Board answered these questions and
explained the difference between contractor vs. employee. The intent was to save
money by having this position as a contractor, however, after a review of the job
functions it was determined this position needed to be an employee to comply with
federal and state law. This matter had been brought to the attention of the Board by the
Controller. Ken Jones stated the county will be paying more as an employee due to
adding benefits. He also stated the public sector seems to be adding jobs but private
sector is not. Again the Board explained the intent was to save money as a contractor
and the action taken by Salary Board established this position to June 30, 2011.
Janet Pollard, Visitors Bureau Director met with the Board concerning the RFP
for Visitors Bureau Public Relations Contractor and provided her recommendations. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to
award the RFP to Scott Hershberger for a bid price of $22.25 per hour, not to exceed
1,060 hours for a one year period. This proposal is the lowest responsible bidder.
David Donohue, Emergency Services Director was present to explain to the
Board that Kelly Knepper, Emergency Management Incident Support Officer has been
awarded his basic emergency management certification by PA Emergency Management
Agency for PT Incident Support Technician. The Board presented the certificate to Mr.
Knepper.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS