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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 22, 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.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked if item #4 is distributed to outside
law enforcement agencies or can it be used for the Sheriff to hire deputies? Chairman
Keller said this question will be covered during board actions.
The minutes of January 15, 2013 and January 17, 2013 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, January 24, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked John Hart to provide a mini summary of item #1, Tax Assessment
duplicates. John Hart, County Administrator explained the documents list properties that
the tax office provides to the tax collectors of taxes owed. Interim and supplements are
additional properties added during the year and exonerations are either trailers that
moved or properties that have burned. Chairman Keller asked for more information on
item #6 revised job description for Transportation Director and Mr. Hart explained since
the current director is leaving the Human Services Administrator reviewed the job
description and made some modifications to current duties and responsibilities but there
is no request for an increase in pay. Chairman Keller asked about item #3 for District
Attorney funds if they are distributed to other law enforcement agencies or the Sheriff
office. Mr. Hart responded that the District Attorney generates revenue when there are
arrests and a large portion of the money is to support drug task force wages and
equipment. This money does not go to local municipality law enforcements and does
not pay for sheriff deputies. The following items were approved today and the remainder
items will be approved Thursday, January 24, 2013.
The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and the U.S.
Department of Justice for the County to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing
program to allow the District Attorney’s office to receive a share of federally forfeited
funds from criminal cases that are prosecuted federally during the year 2012 and
mended forms for FY2011 and 2010. These monies received are restricted by federal
statute to be spent for law enforcement purposes only.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the revised position
description for the Director of Transportation position.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:46 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate transaction matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 10:27 a.m. No action was required after executive session.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS