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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 1, 2012, 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.
Chairman Keller announced the sound system is operational however if anyone
still has difficulty hearing they can ask to adjust the volume. Chairman Keller also
announced there are two additional board actions items for consideration today. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
to adopt the agenda.
Allen Piper provided public comment and thanked the Board for getting the public
address system in order. He said this will be good for the people. Mr. Piper said at last
week’s meeting there was discussion on hiring a Chief Information Officer and he was
wondering what the cost might be? He recalls by memory it’s in the $84,000 – $100,000
range. He asked that they be careful when looking at savings that might be derived of
hiring this person at that salary as some departments might already have some type of
CIO. Mr. Piper asked if there will be a presentation during this meeting related to the
MH/MR Nonprofit Project. Chairman Keller said there is no presentation planned for this
meeting but there is a regular scheduled meeting of the advisory board in Fulton County
today at 3:30 and the task force will present their information at that time but this may be
an agenda item here in the future. Mr. Piper asked if the Chairman will be at that
meeting and Chairman Keller responded he will.
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 February 21, 2012 and February 23, 2012
meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute Contract Change Order 1 from W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc. to
delete a wheelchair lift planned for the Judicial Center renovations at Courthouse Annex
at a savings of $55,000.00.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to amend
resolution 2011-19, Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note, to change the enactment date
to March 1, 2012, with all other terms of the note and resolution remaining intact.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract between the
County of Franklin and Kulla, Barkdoll & Associates, P.C. to provide conflict attorney
services at a maximum reimbursement rate $48,950.00. The contractor will also be paid
at the rate of $60.00 per hour if cases go to trial and if cases are appealed to the
Superior Court or Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This agreement is for the period of
March 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
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The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute addendum between County of Franklin and CenterPoint
Engineering, Inc. to adjust the design scope of the Nursing Home recovery Bond Project
– boiler replacement.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, CenterPoint Engineering, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES
Permit renewal application being applied by the Tuscarora School District as well as a
Water Quality Permit for replacement of the existing Wastewater Treatment Facility
located at the Montgomery Elementary School.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS