HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-09 Commissioner Minutes
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 9, 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 Chairman’s time to the agenda. On a motion
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to
adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to address the issue of emails regarding the salary
discussions for the Chief Clerk/County Administrator. He said this was a mistake and he
will do his best to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Ken Jones provided public comment and read the statement titled “Things My
Mother Said”.
James Wyrick provided public comment and said salary board discussion last
week didn’t include the range of salaries for most of the positions discussed. He was
pleased to see how the painting bid was handled since this saved taxpayer dollars. Mr.
Wyrick said $300 Billion is wasted in Federal spending every year.
The minutes of October 2, 2012 and October 4, 2012 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, October 11, 2012.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following items
were approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, October 11,
2012.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Porter’s Carpet and Furniture to replace existing
carpet in the Juvenile Probation Department at the Human Services Building in the
amount of $14,607.00. Three bids were received and this was the lowest bid.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
Notice of Intent to Award and Notice of Award to E.E. Mills & Son Painting, LLC for the
Franklin County Courthouse Exterior Painting Project bid for a bid amount of $42,630.00.
This bid was awarded by the Board of Commissioners on October 4, 2012.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Tuscarora Managed Care Agency
Steering Committee. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint Traci Kline, Teresa Beckner, Claire
Hornberger, Richard Wynn and David Keller for a term of October 1, 2012 through
September 30, 2013.
Ernie Tarner, Conservation District Director, Sam Worley and David Stoner met
with the Board to discuss the Conservation District 2013 budget request. Mr. Tarner is
retiring in December and Mr. Stoner will be the new Director. Mr. Tarner is requesting
$50,000 for the Conservation District for 2013. The District has been receiving $49,000
for the past several years so they would like an increase.
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Mark Singer, Court Administrator and Judge Richard Walsh met with the Board
to discuss the Courts budget requests for 2013. The Courts are requesting the following
items: Increase budget to $140,000 plus $100,000 for death penalty cases since there
was a triple homicide this year; four additional staff but this may be addressed this year;
increase in salary for Court Reporters; upgrade the jury selection process to Jury 2000
Plus; upgrade Judge Walsh’s chambers; video conferencing equipment to help when a
child victim needs to testify in a different room; upgrade microphones in courtroom #1;
and blinds for windows for more privacy. Mr. Singer informed the Board of the following
Magisterial District Judge’s requests: maintain and upgrade surveillance equipment at
all MDJ’s offices along with some minor equipment. Adult Probation, Domestic
Relations Section and Juvenile Probation are requesting salary adjustments for their
employees along with some minor equipment requests.
Sheriff Dane Anthony met with the Board to discuss the Sheriff’s budget requests
for 2013. The Sheriff is asking for the following items: replace two vehicles; six tasers;
computer for the deputies; and upgrade two employees to Corporal and Sargent;
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor asked to modify the agenda and move the
Apex Mont Alto Pending Litigation to Thursday’s agenda but requested an executive
session to discuss real estate negotiation matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 11:24 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Real Estate Negotiation matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 11:35 a.m. Action may be required after executive session.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the Agreement of Sale for Wogan’s Real Estate located at 56 N.
Main Street, Chambersburg for a purchase price of $425,000.
John Hart, Chief Clerk provided an update on the Block Grant process. This
morning there was a conference call with the State and various representatives. There
was a good conversation about funds and how to report and allocate administrative
costs. Based on the conference call the County is proceeding with the plan to have the
Human Service Managers working with Rick Wynn, Human Services Administrator to
develop a draft suggestion plan that will be vetted by a Committee made up of various
Managers, Advisory Board members, representatives of nonprofits, and Fulton County.
They will modify and agree on how to expend the block grant funds. 80% of the funds
have to be spent within the established categoricals and 20% of the funds can be used
within the seven funding streams or moved to the HSDF fund which will give greater
flexibility. There is the requirement to have two public meetings and the plan is due to
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the State by October 31. The meetings will be on October 23 and 30 during
Commissioners’ meeting times. Mr. Hart is asking the Board of Commissioners to
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debate, deliberate and approve plan on October 30 to submit to the State by October
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31. 20% is flexible dollars within 7 categories and if money is left over the County can
retain up to 3% unspent funds for reinvestment in humans service programs. Mr. Hart
said with Act 152, may request a waiver due to a history of finding other funding sources
for people receiving drug and alcohol treatment resulting in under spending of these
funds within this category. Franklin County is working closely with Fulton County, Jean
Snyder is on the committee and we have staff on Fulton’s committee. They will receive
their 10% allocation and they will do their block grant process and we will receive our
90%. The goal is to have both plans coordinated for the expenditure of funds.
Chairman Keller responded this is a tight timeline but sounds like we will meet the
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statutory timelines on amount of hearings that will occur. Will not be a lot of excess
funds and if have 3% of funds leftover in any area would be surprised but if there are
savings have the flexibility to move these funds to another line item and most money will
go directly back to the services currently providing. Mr. Hart said there will be one
annual audit for block grant funding but not known if will be broken out into different
categories. Chairman Keller thanked Mr. Hart and he knows that Mr. Hart has a lot
going on with the budget and the nonprofit project so he appreciates the update.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS