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TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 3, 2012, with the following
members present: David Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Commissioner
Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded
with the business of the day.
Chairman Keller asked the agenda be revised to address a question asked during public
comment last week. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller responded to a question asked last week by Mr. Piper related to safety
issues pertaining to the Harmon’s building and why the local authorities have not been notified of
this hazard. The roof had a minor leak when the Salvation Army had their coat drive and the
Downtowners assembled their wooden plane. Since this time the leak has grown. This leak has
caused internal damage to the floors and is now off limits to employees and the public. The
building is structurally sound and there is no need to notify the local authorities.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; approved to appoint
David S. Keller as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2012.
Commissioner Thomas asked to have a discussion on this motion. He stated he has had a
concern the past two years and according to PA County Code counties are required to
reorganize and appoint a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners by a vote of the Board. As
long as anyone living can remember the Commissioners have nominated the Chairman as the
top vote getter. Commissioner Thomas supported Mr. Elliott as the Chairman when he was the
top vote getter. Four years ago he was clearly the top choice and this past election he was the
top vote getter. The message from voters was clear and he does not support this motion,
however, moving forward he stated his position and said what he had to say and as in the past
and he will work with the other two commissioners in a solid and positive way but wanted them to
know where he stands on this today. Commissioners Keller and Ziobrowski voted yes, while
Commissioner Thomas opposed. Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to
order, proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; Robert L. Thomas
was elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2012.
Commissioners Ziobrowski and Keller voted yes while Commissioner Thomas abstained.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; Robert G. Ziobrowski
was elected as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2012.
Commissioners Thomas and Keller voted yes while Commissioner Ziobrowski abstained.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the regular meetings of the Franklin County Commissioners, Salary Board, Election
Board, Retirement Board, and the Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes in the
Commissioners’ Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week beginning at 9:30 a.m.
prevailing time, with the exception of the following dates: Thursday, November 22, 2012 and
Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the County office hours being maintained between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch breaks will be one-half (1/2 hour) in duration and each
department head will be responsible for staggering employee lunch breaks so as to provide
services to the public for the full eight (8) hours of each business day.
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On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the following holidays:
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - January 16
GOOD FRIDAY – April 6
MEMORIAL DAY - May 28
INDEPENDENCE DAY - July 4
LABOR DAY - September 3
VETERANS DAY - November 12
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - November 22 & 23
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - December 24 & 25
NEW YEAR’S DAY – January 1, 2013
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to serve on the Franklin/Fulton County Behavioral Health
Advisory Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Children and Youth
Advisory Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
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approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski and Phil Tarquino to the 21 Century Partnership for
the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to the Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Chambersburg Area Ambulance Committee for
the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to the Franklin County Library Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Local
Emergency Planning Committee for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Council of Governments Board for the year
2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Franklin County Redevelopment Authority for
the year 2012.
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On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski as the local elected official to the South Central
Workforce Investment Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Tuscarora
Managed Care Alliance for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller as a board member and Robert G. Ziobrowski as the alternate
to the Capital Region Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Penn State University
Cooperative Extension Board for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Franklin/Fulton County Community Coalition for the
Prevention of Substance Use & Abuse for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Hagerstown Eastern Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Rural
Planning Organization for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Gary L. Martin as Chief Assessor for the year 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint John Hart, Jean Byers, Valerie Morgan and Tiffany Bloyer as the
Administrators for the Franklin County Flexible Benefits Program for the year 2012.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
appoint Linda Golden, Sam Small and Timothy Sponseller for a three (3) year term to expire on
December 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Planning Commission Board. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint Cindy
Lawver, Dr. John Benhart and Richard Ross for a four (4) year term to expire on December 31,
2015.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Letterkenny Industrial Development Authority.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
appoint C. David Jamison, Dan Keen and Samuel King to serve on the Letterkenny Industrial
Development Authority for a five (5) year term to expire on December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed appointments to the General Authority Board. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint Julio
Lecuona for a five (5) year term to expire on January 3, 2017.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Emergency Services Alliance
Committee. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint David Donohue and Bryan Stevenson as Primaries and
Meghan O'Brien and Ben Rice as Alternatesfor a one (1) year term to expire on December 31,
2012.
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 John Byers, Jr., John Massimilla, Michael Kessinger, Steven Swope and William Little
to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a three (3) year term to expire on
December 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Library Board. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint Carole
Carbaugh and Frank Ervin for a two (2) year term to expire on December 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Visitors Board. On a motion
by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint
Roxanne Goodwyn, Joel Fridgen, David Sciamanna, Mark Miller, Carlene Willhide, Mary-Anne
Gordon, Michael Ross and Cinda Fox for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Soil Conservation Board. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
appoint Sam Worley and Paul Witterfor a four (4) year term to expire on December 31, 2015
and Nelson Egolf to fill an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2012.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Redevelopment Authority
Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Judy Chambers for a two (2) year term to expire on December 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Rural Planning Organization
Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Michael Christopher, William McLaughlin, Meribeth Raves and John
VanHorn for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2013.
Chairman Keller asked Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director to review several
policies that have been updated. Ms. Bloyer explained the following changes: the Tuition
Reimbursement Policy is changing to a maximum of $4,000.00 a year and added $350.00 a
year for certifications: Compensatory Leave Policy has changed to use comp time in 60 days
instead of 30 days from date of initial accrual; Employee Travel and Reimbursement Policy has
combined the Mileage and Travel policies and there is an increase in the amount per meal and
also added more detail with instructions when filling out expense reports; On Call Beeper Pay
policy has increased to $36.00 for each day Monday - Friday and $54.00 for weekend and
holidays; Pay Grade Change Policy is being made more clear on process on any change in pay.
She explained that all these changes were in the current budget. Commissioner Ziobrowski
asked Mr. Hart to explain what motivates employees now and before when it comes to tuition
reimbursement. Mr. Hart stated one motivating factor most employees have coming out of
college is the possibility of earning an advanced degree. Tuition reimbursement is a recruitment
tool and will have a positive effect on retention also. Controller Carol Diller asked if there is a
payback clause if employee leaves county employment and Ms. Bloyer explained the clause
where it states what the payback is.
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The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to accept the Franklin County Handbook
and Personnel Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in
the Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Nursing Home Handbook and Personnel Policies with amendments and
any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the same effects these
policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in the Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Jail Handbook and Personnel Policies with amendments
and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the same effects
these policies. A copy of this policy is maintained in the Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Emergency Management Services Handbook and
Personnel Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in
the Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Court’s Personnel Manual and include it as part of the
County’s Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Risk Management Health and Safety Manual and include it as part of the
County’s Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioners Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the HIPPA Policies and include it as part of the County’s Policies with
amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the
same effects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in the Commissioners Office
file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the attached list of policies and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same affects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in
the Commissioners’ Office files.
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The Board reviewed the Tax Return Days for Tax Duplicates. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the following tax return days
of tax duplicates:
School,
County, Township/Borough, and the First, Second
Interim/Supplement duplicates for the Year 2011, along with 2010 Third
and Fourth Quarter Interim/Supplement duplicate will be returned by
Friday, January 13, 2012.
Year 2011 Third and Fourth Quarter Interim/Supplement duplicates will
be returned by Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
Year 2012 Franklin County Tax Duplicates will be available at the Tax
Services office on Monday, January 30, 2012.
The minutes of December 27, 2011 and December 29, 2011 meetings were read.
These will be approved Thursday, January 5, 2012.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the position description for the Domestic Relations Enforcement Officer Position.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS