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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 27, 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, a Moment
of Silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
Chairman Keller asked to include consideration of a resolution in support of
House Bill 135 urging the general assembly to amend and adopt House Bill 135 which
its intended purpose is to provide funding to fully put criminal justice reforms into effect.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and said he didn’t appreciate Chairman
Keller yelling at him on Tuesday, he gives Chairman Keller respect and he expects the
same respect. Mr. Lightfoot asked if the floor could have been sanded and how big is
the room where the underlayment is being done that will cost the County $6,000.00. He
also asked who inspected the floors and who decided on the underlayment.
Allen Piper provided public comment and asked the Board their position on the
Second Amendment to the Constitution. He would also like their position on
immigration, are they for, against or in the middle of these two subjects. Mr. Piper also
asked about the agenda discussion that has been brought up many times over the
years, why will the Board not allow the citizens who they represent and placed them in
office to have discussion of any proceeding during their meeting. The Chambersburg
School District would not allow public comment last night and they failed. The
Commissioners need to let the public have input. When anyone is here doing business
that affects taxpayers, the Board should allow them time to comment or have discussion.
They are denied this opportunity.
Ken Jones provided public comment and he totally agrees with his friend, Mr.
Piper concerning open and transparent government. Government is for the people and
by the people. He would like to tell the people that Citizens for Responsible Government
(CRG) represents they are involved with running the County, State and Federal
Government. He said history is being made in a way that will change this nation that we
will not recognize in five years. Local governments have control at this time, let’s not
lose control by shutting the citizens out.
James Wyrick provided public comment and he supports Mr. Piper’s comments
of the importance of being able to comment during presentations. He realizes there is a
time allotment and understands they need to keep some type of flow. But sometimes it’s
very important if they could ask questions to clarify a point. They take information from
these meetings and disseminate them out. CRG’S purpose is to spread the information
out.
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 18, 2012 and September 20, 2012
meetings.
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Chairman Keller asked John Hart to answer Mr. Lightfoot’s questions. Mr. Hart
said the floor was inspected by the project manager along with himself and it was in bad
shape. They tried to repair but some of the boards were loose and uneven. The size of
the room is approximately 1,600 square feet and that includes rooms, hallways, and
restroom areas. Commissioner Thomas asked Mr. Hart to explain how we have county
employees overseeing the project. Mr. Hart responded that the County has a project
manager and county staff on all projects. This project manager has overseen a number
of projects and makes sure things are done properly. We get a better job by having our
person overseeing the contractor. Mr. Lightfoot asked why this wasn’t seen when they
bid the project? Chairman Keller said it was not fair that Mr. Lightfoot said he yells at
him. The Board needs to maintain a quorum to conduct business. Can’t engage a give
and take discussion of each board action item. If additional questions, they would be
happy to answer them after the meeting. Commissioner Ziobrowski said he is 100% in
compliance with Chairman Keller on this, so if they pick on Chairman Keller, then they
can pick on him as well.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children
with special needs for payment in the amount of: Contract 1: $40.00 a day for the
period of October 2, 2012 through October 1, 2017, in addition a one-time payment not
to exceed $2,000.00 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses. Contract 2: $208.28 a
month for the period of July 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013, in addition a one-time
payment per child not to exceed $-0- to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
Contract 3: $22.50 a day for the period of June 5, 2012 through June 4, 2017, in
addition a one-time payment not to exceed $-0- to cover non-recurring adoption
expenses. Contract 4: $32.47 a day for the period of October 4, 2012 through May 18,
2015, in addition a one-time payment not to exceed $-0- to cover non-recurring adoption
expenses. The different needs of the child determine the cost per month. The County is
reimbursed through the Federal Financial Participation program.
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 Change Order #7 from W. Harley Miller for revising foundation wall
at Sally-port for additional cost of $1,427.00; and for underlayment at Firehouse Building
for an additional cost of $6,280.00, for a total of $7,707.00.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Change Order #8 from W. Harley Miller for building
permits costs purchased on behalf of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
multiple contracts per contract documents at an additional cost of $6,117.00.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Anne S. Johnson to serve as the Support Master for Domestic
Relations Section to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the child support
enforcement programs required by Federal regulations at the following costs: $250.00
for non-complex hearings; $450.00 the first four hours for complex hearings and $100.00
per hour for each subsequent hour; $75.00 for hearing scheduled, case
cancelled/continued 48 hours prior to hearing; and $125.00 for hearing scheduled,
parties appeal and settle the case on record. This agreement is for the period of
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015.
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The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the quarterly report to the Housing and Urban Development
through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for the
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) for the period of July
1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
(ARRA) requires quarterly reporting per the forms (Time Sheets and Expenditures) that
the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) created for the
HPRP program.
In accordance with PA Act 14, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit Major Modification at Gate 7, LLC - Lot #7 Antrim Commons, in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit Renewal at Saddle Ridge Estates located in Guilford and Greene townships.
In accordance with PA Act 14, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General NPDES Permit modification for the Cold Spring Estates project
located in the Borough of Waynesboro, PA.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters and conducted a bid
opening for Courthouse Exterior Painting. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to forward the bids received to the
Director of Property Management, the County Solicitor and the Purchasing Director for
their review. The Board will award or reject the bids on October 2, 2012 at 9:40 a.m.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolution #2012-
21, which is attached and made a part of these minutes, urging the members of the
Pennsylvania House and Senate to quickly amend and adopt House Bill 135 when it
returns to session on September 24, and urges the Governor to enact the same into law
upon passage
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Justice Reinvestment
Resolution in Support of House Bill 135
RESOLUTION #2012-21
A resolution of the County of Franklin, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging the
Pennsylvania General Assembly to approve House Bill 135.
WHEREAS,the Governor's Justice Reinvestment Workgroup was formed to examine the
criminal justice system in Pennsylvania, including state prisons, county jails, probation, parole
and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,the findings of the Justice Reinvestment effort defined a series of changes that are
crucially important for the state to implement to control costs while protecting public safety,
while utilizing the most appropriate resources; and
WHEREAS,the state and counties share a strong partnership in assuring that individuals who
are under a sentence of the courts for a criminal act are properly supervised, whether through
incarceration, community options, or through diversion efforts; and
WHEREAS, the House and Senate passed and the Governor signed into law SB 100, now Act
122 of 2012, which will begin realigning resources and funding for criminal justice efforts; and
WHEREAS, additional legislation to authorize the transfer of funds from state prison purposes
to county jails, county probation departments, and local law enforcement must also occur for the
strategy to be fully implemented; and
WHEREAS, HB 135 will contain the provisions needed to direct funds to local needs; and
WHEREAS,the abbreviated session opportunities remaining in 2012 therefore necessitate swift
action by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ensure the full range of benefits envisioned by
the Justice Reinvestment efforts are realized this year; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County to urge the members of the
Pennsylvania House and Senate to quickly amend and adopt HB 135 when it returns to session
on September 24, and urges the Governor to enact the same into law upon passage; and be it
further
RESOLVED,that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor and House and
Senate members representing Franklin County.
ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Franklin, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, this 27th day of September, 2012.
ATTES FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. eller
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. Z' owski