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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 26, 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.
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Chairman Keller responded to a public comment question on July 14 where Mr.
Piper asked how Franklin County manufacturing compares with the rest of the state.
Chairman Keller said that the County is not yet privy to this information but he is meeting
with Franklin County Area Development Corporation Executive Director soon to get
more information. Mr. Keller referred the audience to the following websites that may be
helpful in obtaining some information: PA Manufacturers Association and Pennsylvania
Industrial Resource Center Network. Mr. Piper asked Chairman Keller for follow up
information after his meeting with Mr. Ross.
Joshua Jones provided public comment and asked how long before meetings are
the agendas posted? He said Governor’s office is putting their agenda out two weeks
ahead of time and would like Franklin County to put all information out a week ahead of
the meeting. Mr. Jones also would like more information on prices and where the prices
are going.
The Board responded to Joshua Jones question asking when agendas are
posted and informed him they are posted the day before the meeting.
Ken Jones also provided public comment and had a conversation with
Commissioner Thomas this morning about the budget crisis and the belt tightening in
Washington DC. He said this will trickle down to the County level and next year may be
impossible because of money constraints and the County will have to find ways to make
things less expensive.
The minutes of July 19, 2011 and July 21, 2011 meetings were read. These will
be approved Thursday, July 28, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. These will be approved
Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Gary Martin, Chief Assessor met with the Board of Assessment to settle tax
appeals from June 23, 2011.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the premises of Franklin
County Tax Parcel #0Q07F-112 of Oliver Homes Inc. having the assessment of
$23,520.00 shall have the lawful assessment of $21,410.00 for the tax year 2011 and all
future tax years.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the premises of Franklin
County Tax Parcel #0Q07F-113 of Oliver Homes Inc. having the assessment of
$22,360.00 shall have the lawful assessment of $20,160.00 for the tax year 2011 and all
future tax years.
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The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the premises of Franklin
County Tax Parcel #0Q07F-114 of Oliver Homes Inc. having the assessment of
$22,470.00 shall have the lawful assessment of $20,160.00 for the tax year 2011 and all
future tax years.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the premises of Franklin
County Tax Parcel #0Q07F-115 of Oliver Homes Inc. having the assessment of
$22,360.00 shall have the lawful assessment of $20,160.00 for the tax year 2011 and all
future tax years.
The Board reviewed Assessment matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved that the premises of Franklin
County Tax Parcel #0E13-397 of William Himchak, III, having the assessment of
$32,870.00 shall have the lawful assessment of $30,870.00 for the tax year 2011 and all
future tax years.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS