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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 26, 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 from Chambersburg provided public comment and asked if our state
legislators have given any indication of what to expect in MH/ID funding for next fiscal
year. She also asked if the county can assist the five boroughs in a gun buyback
program considering the violence happening in Harrisburg and York because they will
migrate down here. Majority of the shooters have medical health issues, and are able
to get a firearm. As far as Early Intervention information should go out to parents,
guardians, and caretakers so they realize something is amiss to the person they are in
charge of before they commit violent crimes.
Sherri Morgan from Greencastle would like a copy of board action #5 the Early
Intervention income and expenditure report so she can look at expenditures going
forward.
Ken Jones provided public comment and said last week the networks were
ablaze that the DOW crossed the 1,000 mile mark. Now the real numbers, how is your
401K doing? Are stocks excelling? Gold is back to 1600, silver at 21, gas continues to
rise. Commissioners in Franklin County are doing a good job with spending but not
enough. Need to look for real spending cuts.
The minutes of February 19, 2013 and February 21, 2013 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, February 28, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked John Hart to provide an update on the progress of the privatization of
case management in MH/ID/EI. John Hart, County Administrator responded that every
employee was offered and accepted a position. They are slated to move on February
28, 2013 except one department. This delay is due to a state requirement that they
inspect the building. They will move in approximately 2 weeks. Mr. Hart said he has
heard nothing but positive about the transition. The following items were approved today
and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, February 28, 2013.
The Board reviewed MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Service Access and Management, Inc. (SAM) for providing
Mental Health Case Management, Intellectual Disability Supports Coordination, and
Early Intervention Service Coordination for clients to access additional services in the
community and to monitor that their needs are being met by those services, covered by
General Fund in the amount of $27,406.96; State in the amount of $1,080,941.60; Fulton
County in the amount of $3,045.21 for the period of February 28, 2013 through June 30,
2014.
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The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Amended Consent Order
and Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection for an extension of the review period for public
comment on the Solid Waste Plan.
The Board reviewed 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 to Award to Oyler Electric, Inc. for the Falling Spring Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center Boiler Replacement Project – Electrical Bid for a total bid amount
of $109,925.00. This was awarded by the Board on February 14, 2013.
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 to Award to Rodney B. Smith Plumbing, Heating
and Cooling, Inc. for the Falling Spring Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Boiler
Replacement Project – HVAC Bid for a total bid amount of $996,084.00. This was
awarded by the Board on February 14, 2013.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for a Retirement Board
meeting.
The Board held a Franklin County Retirement Board meeting.
Commissioner Ziobrowski exited the meeting at 9:55 AM.
Michael Shone, Peirce Park Group President, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund. Mr. Shone
recommended that the Board consider reducing the cash maintained in the fund. This
fund has grown and 2% will be adequate for cash flow purposes. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved an Investment Policy
change to reduce available cash from 3% to 2%. Mr. Shone will develop a draft policy
with the change for the Board’s review. This statement action was consistent with
growth of fund and actual cash flow requirements.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS