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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 10, 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.
The Board attended a Franklin County Prison Board meeting.
Chairman Keller asked to include Chairman’s time to the agenda to respond to
questions from a previous meeting. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to address questions from Allen Piper at a recent
meeting. Mr. Piper asked the following questions: Why this body passes the whole
agenda instead of doing each item separately; Who makes up the agenda?; Also Mr.
Piper is requesting a hard copy of the minutes of each meeting. Chairman Keller
responded to the question why the Board doesn’t address each individual item
separately by saying the Board gives the opportunity to receive comments on all items,
and actions are taken separately on the agenda. Chief Clerk John Hart prepares the
agenda. Chairman Keller said that once minutes are approved they are available at 25
cents a page and they are also available on the County’s website as well as the agenda
and board actions. If folks do not have internet access, they are welcome to use the
public libraries to view and print off from the County’s website.
Allen Piper provided public comment and thanked the Board for their response to
his questions but he wanted to clarify one question. He asked if the Board read the
agenda prior to meetings. Chairman Keller responded that the Board has access to the
agenda on Monday’s electronically and then they take action on Tuesday.
Commissioner Thomas said the board actions are also done well in advance.
Kenny Wuertenburg, from The Mental Health Association provided public
comment and wanted to compliment the Board on the fact that they have listened and
responded to some of what was expressed at public hearings on the nonprofit issue and
they made a prudent decision to extend the time period past the July deadline. He also
wanted to complement them on soliciting for information from local and state-wide
providers for care management services. He would like to see an even more open
process, and one of the things expressed strongly from consumers was the desire to
have an open process that involves public meetings when forming committees. He
would like the committee meetings to be open so the committee members can hear from
the public. This would create trust and a sense that a fair process is taking place and
there is nothing hidden. Mr. Wuertenburg said when people simply hear the results of
the meeting rather than actually being involved in the meeting, they can hear something
totally different.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and said he was disappointed there was
not a proclamation for National Prayer Day when they do all kinds of different
proclamations.
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 May 1, 2012 and May 3, 2012 meetings.
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The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute Food & Beverage Licenses to the PA Department of Agriculture/
Commonwealth of PA for the Greencastle, Ft. Loudon, Path Valley, Upper Strasburg,
and Tuscarora Senior Activity Centers at a cost of $82.00 each for a total of $410.00 for
the period of May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. It’s a state regulation to have a food
and beverage license that needs renewed annually. No increase from last year.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Pittsburgh Companies North to participate in a pilot
program, giving presentations on nutrition and diabetes, shopping on a budget, and
cooking healthy for individuals and couples residing at United Tower and in
Chambersburg Housing Authority, thereby promoting better health, at a cost of $700.00,
funded by the Aging Block Grant for the period of May 7, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from
Capital Area Communications for the purchase of 24 Federal FC UHF narrow band siren
decoders, freight, installation, programming, and testing at fire and EMS stations to
activate the tones 911 dispatchers use for a particular station or unit for a one-time cost
of $47,420.00.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quotes from
Dell to supply two servers and to upgrade licensing, replacing three old servers in our
Tyler MUNIS product at a cost of $22,059.05. The current MUNIS is no longer supported
and must be upgraded along with the servers.
The Board reviewed MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation to transfer unspent budget from Fiscal Year 2011-2012 into calendar year
2012, providing funds for services and administration, with no additional county share
required.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from
Carl E. Frantz, Inc. to replace existing leaking water meter in the basement of the
Commissioners’ Complex at a cost of $4,750.00.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Arro Engineering &
Environmental Consultants notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection NPDES Permit application being applied by the Borough of
Chambersburg for a Water Quality Management to implement improvements to existing
Wastewater Treatment Plant and to increase design capacity to meet projected 20-year
wastewater needs.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notifications, Franklin County Conservation
District notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES General Permit registration being applied by William H. Timmons for Intake and
Outfall Structures to install a dry hydrant on Timmons Pond, 12901 Mountain Road,
Orrstown, Letterkenny Township.
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In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer &
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES General Permit application being applied by D. L. George & Sons for
a storage lot on 52.1 acres, with total of 5.8 acres disturbed.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Team Ag Inc. notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General CAFO
Permit renewal application being applied by Martin’s Pine Lane Farm for a concentrated
animal feeding operation located in Waynesboro, PA.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin & Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
General renewal Permit application being applied by Commerce Park 57 on property
located in Hamilton Township.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director was present to have a public meeting to discuss
HOME Investment Partnership Program applications. The HOME program is a Federal
program that supplies money for various housing initiatives that can be used for low to
moderate income or disabled individuals and families. New Hope Shelter is applying for
an amount of $400,000 of HOME funds to develop seven new apartments on the second
floor of the shelter. These apartments would be for low to moderate income or disabled
persons with special attention given to disabled veterans and the homeless. These
funds would also provide counseling for these individuals. Mr. Burcher from New Hope
Shelter was present and answered a few questions. Interfaith Housing is requesting
$174,000 to construct five family units in the Nottingham division for low to moderate
income individuals/families. The funds will also help pay for counseling services and
financial services to buyers. Interfaith Housing is also applying for CHODO operating
funds in the amount of $100,000. Mr. Tarquino said no action is needed today and a
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public hearing is already scheduled for May 24 here in the Boardroom. The County is
applying on behalf of New Hope Shelter and Interfaith Housing.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:05 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review pending litigation of WASHCO vs. Board of Assessment. The Board
reconvened into regular session at 10:25 a.m. No action was required after executive
session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS