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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 29, 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.
Chairman Keller requested the addition of Chairman’s time before public
comment. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to respond to Ms. Wertz comment about literacy training
or requirement of a GED for inmates. He talked to the Chief Probation Officer and these
conditions can be ordered by the Courts.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and would like to talk to SAMS about clients
without a case manager. She also lost her transportation to her doctor in Carlisle plus to
do laundry, grocery shopping, etc. She feels County Transportation is lacking and can’t
get their scheduling right. Commissioner Keller responded he will follow up directly to
her concerns but advised her that she could contact the Director of MH/ID/EI with her
concerns.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and wants the Commissioners to paint the
inside of the doors since they look terrible.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the minutes of January 17, 2013. The minutes of January 22,
2013 and January 24, 2013 meetings were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday,
January 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Keller
asked John Hart, County Administrator to clarify the changes made to the purchasing
policy. Mr. Hart explained the changes. Commissioner Thomas questioned section A
regarding who signs and approves contracts over $18,500 and asked to add language to
the policy. Commissioner Ziobrowski would like the total figure of money designated for
the Ag. Preservation from Planning prior to Thursday’s meeting. The following items
were approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, January 31,
2013.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. Chairman Keller reiterated his
support for LERTA because of the limited scope of the schedule and intent of the
proposed LERTA is redevelopment, blighted properties and is consistent with purpose of
the legislation. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller;
approved Resolution #2013-01 to adopt the provisions of the Local Economic
Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) providing tax exemption for certain
deteriorated areas within the Borough of Greencastle. Commissioner Thomas abstained
from voting.
The Board reviewed Liquid Fuels matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Report Form MS-991 of Franklin
County Liquid Fuels Tax Fund to PA Department of Transportation for the year 2012.
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The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Certification of County Funds for 2013 Program Year for total funds in the
amount of $135,000.00 for the purchasing of agricultural conservation easements.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:08 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review real estate transaction matters and BRTM, LLC v. Franklin County
Board of Assessment Revision of Taxes matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 11:00 a.m.
Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor, asked approval to settle the Assessment Appeal with
BRTM, LLC c/o Wolf’s Furniture. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by
Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to enter into an
agreement with BRTM, LLC. This will be for assessed fair market value of $2.0M for
2011; $2.25M for 2012; and $2.25M for 2013. The County will refund BRTM, LLC in the
amount of $1,906.29 for the year 2011 and $641.22 for the year 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS