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THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 3, 2013, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
James Wyrick provided public comment and wanted to compliment the Board for
voting in the moment of silence and moment of prayer last year and hopes they did not
receive any negative feedback from it. He wishes the Board the very best this upcoming
year and blesses them with wisdom in their decisions.
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 December 27, 2012 meeting.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the correction to Exhibit A of
Resolution #2012-28 authorizing the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note with Farmers &
Merchants Bank approved by the Board on December 20, 2012. No other changes were
made to the Resolution. This is a correction to action taken on December 20, 2012.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Application to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to apply for the Juvenile
Accountability Block Grant to use grant funds for the 2013 Juvenile Probation
Enrichment Programs that will include tools and supplies to complete community service
activities, youth stipends to go toward fines and restitution, youth team building activities
and costs for the ART program trainers to conduct a site visit as part of their fidelity
assessment. This grant request is for the amount of $10,000.00 with a county match of
$1,112.00 for the period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Subgrant Award Notice from PA Commission on
Crime and Delinquency for the Franklin County Security Technology Grant to fund
security equipment at the Administration Annex, Human Services Building, Day
Reporting Center and the Jail in the amount of $81,852.00 for the period of January 1,
2013 through December 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the renewal grant application between the County of Franklin and
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the HUD Homeless
Assistance Project #1 that consists of 10 scattered site furnished one-bedroom
apartments in Franklin and Fulton counties to assist mental health consumers move
from chronic homelessness into permanent housing, and provides peer support
services, transportation, emergency food, and housing supplies. Case management is
provided through MH/ID. The grant is for a total of $95,343.00 for the period of August 1,
2013 through July 31, 2014.
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The Board reviewed additional MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the renewal grant application between the County of Franklin and
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the HUD Homeless
Assistance Project #2 that consists of 10 apartments in Franklin and Fulton counties.
The project pays rent for mental health consumers and offers peer support services,
transportation, emergency food, and housing supplies. The grant is for a total of
$94,578.00 for the period of August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, James C. Marshall notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection GP-6 agricultural
crossings and ramps Permit application being applied Marshall Stream Crossings on
property located in Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Gibble Foods notified
the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES Permit
renewal and water quality management permit application for the snack food
manufacturing facility formally known as Nibble with Gibble’s on property located in
Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Winter Greene’s Joint
Venture, LLC notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NDPES Permit application being applied for residential development on
property located in Montgomery Township.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Deputy Controller,
Elected Officials and Courts for Salary Board Reorganization.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS