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Home My WebLink About2011-09-29 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 29, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Ken Jones provided public comment and asked if the proposed budgets that the Board listened to last week will be posted on line? Chairman Keller responded that the Board will be deliberating soon on the proposed budgets, and that the preliminary budget will be posted on the County’s website when it is presented in early November. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the minutes of September 20, 2011 and September 22, 2011 meetings. Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on the Westlaw agreements and if all departments use on line services now. John Hart explained that the County is moving to be paperless but some offices still get paper copies. He said the goal is to move everybody to electronic version. Chairman Keller requested to take a separate motion on the contract with Black and Davison. The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; approved the new contract between the County of Franklin and Black and Davison to provide service as conflict counsel for Tax Assessment appeals for commercial properties and exemption appeals before the Franklin County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes and Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, provided as needed by request of the County Solicitor. The hourly fee will be $110.00 for the period of 2011 tax appeals through resolution. Commissioner Keller abstained from voting. The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental appropriation of $2,466.75 for the purchase of computer equipment. Purchase is 100% funded with state grants with no cost to the County. The Board reviewed Children, Youth & Family Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Franklin and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) to provide a mini grant for hosting Permanency Practice Initiative Educational Forums and activities. AOPC will reimburse the County for costs not to exceed $1,750.00 and is for the period of September 2, 2011 through December 15, 2011. The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the fourth quarter report for fiscal year 2010 -2011 submitted to Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs, detailing how each funding stream was used and reimbursements given to each provider for services rendered. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed additional Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the new agreement between the County of Franklin and Saltworks Theatre Company to provide a prevention assembly being held on October 31, 2011 during National Red Ribbon Week at Southern Fulton Junior and Senior High School to raise awareness and educate all the students about drug addiction and the effects on the individual and family. This agreement is for a cost of $600.00 and is being funded by a federal grant. The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to enhance the public safety at the new and newly renovated criminal justice facilities in the County through upgraded security technology. This grant covers the cost of $200,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and AccessIT Group for the annual maintenance of our Firewall System. Best Value Procurement results showed AccessIT Group cost less than their competitor for a decrease of $4,211.00 from last year. The cost of the contract is a total of $21,015.00 for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. The Board reviewed additional Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and Syncsort, Inc. to provide the sole source software for a centrally managed control system responsible for backing up the County’s computer servers. The cost is $5,895.00 for the period of December 31, 2011 through December 30, 2012 at no increase over last year’s contract. The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from NAC Alarm Communication Telephone to provide and install prox card access for the medical store room door at the FSNRC at a cost of $1,620.00. This is needed to secure medical store room. The Board reviewed Purchasing matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal agreement between the County of Franklin and Thomson West On Line to provide legal documentation for research and legal backup to be used by the courts and county offices including, Judges, District Justices, Court Administration, Court Reporters, Central Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Children & Youth. This agreement is for a total amount of $245,748.00 for the period of October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. Continued on page 3 The Board reviewed additional Purchasing matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal agreement between the County of Franklin and Thomson West Print Library to provide printed legal reference books for research and legal backup to be used by the Courts and county offices including, Judges, District Justices, Court Administration, Court Reporters, Central Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Children & Youth, Sheriff, Clerk of courts, Adult Probation, Divorce Master, Domestic Relations, Planning, Commissioners and Prothonotary. This agreement is for the total amount of $90,648.00 for the period of October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Carl Bert & Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES Permit application being applied by United Business Park for commercial/industrial development proposed by the Cumberland Valley Regional Development Corporation on property located in Southampton Township. The Board discussed a resolution to appoint members to the South Central Workforce Investment Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Resolution #2011-11, which is attached and made a part of these minutes, for the purpose of appointing Stephen Caldwell, Tim Shenk, David Gnage and Mike Ross to the South Central Workforce Investment Board for a term of September 30, 2011 through September 30, 2014. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FRANKLIN COUNTY WIB APPOINTMENTS RESOLUTION 2011 -11 ` On motion duly made by Commissioner �46e P'/ 6 and seconded by Commissioner kc j W L� (Gt, 4 f, it is resolved that: Mike Ross David Gnage Stephen Caldwell Tim Shenk are hereby appointed to the South Central Workforce Investment Board to serve for a term expiring on September 30, 2014. \ / Certified as a true and correct Copy of the Resolution passed The 29th day of September, 2011. Chie Clerk