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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 2, 2013, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 announced that Commissioner Ziobrowski will not be in
attendance today. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and asked why Commissioner Keller
refused to let him speak last week when he wanted to ask a question of some of the
presenters. Chairman Keller responded that he will respond to Mr. Lightfoot after public
comment time.
Allen Piper, President of Citizens for Responsible Government commented about
the treatment given to Mr. Lightfoot and he saw his friend become embarrassed when he
raised his hand last week when guests were here from Franklin County Nursing Home.
He has served his country and wore the uniform. Mr. Piper explained that we lived in a
democratic form of government and when questions are asked its only right and just that
those questions get answered. He explained that the commissioners are elected and
the tax payers pay their salaries as well as county employee salaries. He said Mr.
Lightfoot asked a simple question and he should not be put off till the next meeting. He
asks Mr. Keller why he wouldn’t answer his question, he asked it in a civilized manner,
he is 81 years old and he fought his butt off in the Korean War. Why won’t he answer
his question, can he answer it now?
Chairman Keller responded that this is a time for public comment and he did tell
Mr. Lightfoot that he would respond to his question after public comment when all
comments are done. He said it’s a matter of respect to everyone here and has been the
practice of this board.
Mr. Piper said when a group of people present themselves in front of this Board;
he would insist that when individuals take time to come to this meeting, they are allowed
to engage the individuals that they are paying their salaries. He wants it established that
they can address anyone working for this County.
Mr. Lightfoot said he agrees with Mr. Piper’s comments, they should let us ask
questions when someone is here presenting and trying to get our money spent.
Chairman Keller said he would respond to Mr. Lightfoot after public comment.
He said it’s been the Board’s practice to field questions of presentations given here after
the meeting. In spite of what Mr. Piper said, he likes the fact that he works for the
people and he takes pride in it. The Board has traditionally had members of the public
direct their questions to the Board of Commissioners since they are here to take
questions directly from the public, and are assessable when people want them to be
assessable. Chairman Keller said they try their best to be responsive to questions in a
timely manner and they owe it to the people to provide the best answer that they can
give, recognizing that it is a matter of public record. The Board will interact with staff to
get the right answer. He said it’s their practice to have questions directed to the
Commissioners to insure consistency and accuracy since business is conducted on
behalf of the County at these meetings. It’s not their intention to open up presentations
to a purely democratic process. The majority of people who elected them are satisfied
on how they do business.
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On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of April 23, 2013 and April 25, 2013 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the proposal from Sheetz to
purchase 125 Sheetz Gift Cards in the amount of $150.00 per card for a total of
$18,750.00 to be used by volunteer drivers for the Home Delivered Meal program.
These volunteers use their own cars on a daily basis to deliver home delivered meals to
homebound seniors in Franklin County and receive no compensation.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the updated contract
listing for contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 for the Children & Youth
department. Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all contacts to include
vendor name and address, type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in
the amount of $249,254.00 to transfer unspent budget from fiscal year 2012/2013 into
calendar year 2013 and to increase the corresponding expenses.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation to
reflect the shift in funding within the Human Services Block Grant to appropriate funds to
the Homeless Assistance program to be used for rental assistance and Drug and
Alcohol to be used for specialized prevention program and for treatment services.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the Subgrant Award Notice from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency (PCCD) for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant to be used for Juvenile
Probation (2013) Enrichment Programs for a grant amount total of $10,000.00 for the
period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the proposal from Info-
Tech Research Group to provide research tools to help implement IT projects and
policies in a more efficient manner and will also review IT contracts to make sure they
are maximized for the County at a cost of $10,335.00 for the period of May 2, 2013
through May 1, 2014.
The Board reviewed MH/ID/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the updated 2012-2013 contract
listings for Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention. Contract listing
is maintained for proper accounting of all contacts to include vendor name and address,
type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the proposal from Hagerstown Paint/Glass to replace three cracked
windows at the nursing home at a cost of $1,324.83.
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The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Proposal from Hagerstown Paint/Glass to replace
a door on F-wing at the nursing home at a cost of $653.84.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, First Energy notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Title V Operating Permit renewal
application being applied by Allegheny Energy for Chambersburg Unit 12 and Unit 13
combustion turbines on property located in Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notification, Franklin County Conservation District
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water
Obstruction and Encroachment Permit application being applied by West Branch Farms,
LLC for property located in Washington Township.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Controller, the Court
Administrator, Area Agency on Aging Director and Chief Information Officer for Salary
Board and Personnel matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised Systems
Administrator, Network Security Administrator, and Application Support Manager
position descriptions.
The Board reviewed information regarding Blue Star Mothers Month. Lisa
Messett was present and said she has a son serving in the military and Suzanne Mazzei
has a son in the United States Coastguard. Ms. Messett said they meet once a month
and asked everyone to keep their loved ones and their families in their prayers.
Commissioner Thomas said he knows about the sacrifice of their sons and daughters
and they are recognized by many communities but often forgotten is their mothers who
are left behind. Chairman Keller thanked them for their service and their sons and
daughters service. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2013-07 proclaiming the
month of May as Blue Star Mothers month and that the attached proclamation be made
a part of these minutes.
The Board reviewed information regarding Corrections Employee Week. Warden
Dan Keen, Lieutenant Douglas Burget and Correctional Officer James Rich were present
to receive the proclamation. Warden Keen gave the history of Corrections Employee
Week and how it’s to honor staff that has stressful jobs day to day. Commissioner
Thomas said they do a good job and we do have a good team. He respects the job they
are doing and hopes they appreciate where it is coming from. Chairman Keller said
there are always openings for Correctional Officers because it’s not a job for everyone
and the proclamation explains some of the reasons why. He said everyone at the jail
gets the job done and he appreciates all that they do. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County
Proclamation #2013-08 proclaiming the week of May 5-11, 2013 as Corrections
Employee Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FRANKLIN COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
PROCLAMATION#2013-07
WHEREAS,On February 2,1942,the Blue Star Mothers of America,Inc.,was founded as a
patriotic service organization to unite those mothers who had sons or daughters in the United
States Armed Forces,and;
WHEREAS,In 1960,this nonpartisan,nonsectarian,nondiscriminatory and nonprofit
organization was chartered by the United States Congress,and;
WHEREAS,The range of work of Blue Star Mothers includes providing support for active duty
service personnel and their families,assisting various veterans organizations and promoting
patriotism,and;
WHEREAS,The Blue Star Service Flag is the official banner authorized by the Department of
Defense for display by families who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces
during a time of war or armed conflict for our nation,and;
WHEREAS,The devotion,sacrifice and unmistakable work ethic of the dedicated members of
the Blue Star Mothers of America merit vast recognition from citizens all across the United
States;
THEREFORE,We the Franklin County Board of Commissioners of Franklin County,
Pennsylvania hereby proclaim May 2013 as"Blue Stars Mothers of America Month"in Franklin
County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,We have hereunto set our hand and seal of Franklin County to be fixed
this 2"d day of May,2013.
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
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` ' 4 David S.Keller,Chairman
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Robert G.Ziobrowski
Proclamation #2013- 08
Corrections Employee Week May 5-11, 2013
WHEREAS, today Franklin County faces new and difficult challenges in corrections such as
increasing numbers of violent inmates, increasing numbers of inmates with severe mental
illness problems, and heightened budget constraints;and
WHEREAS, the secure and safe operation and management of our facilities on a daily basis
rests in the hands of our trained, skilled and dedicated corrections professionals. They are
administrators, corrections officers, counselors, treatment specialists, educators, clerical
support staff, business administrators, clergy, medical professionals, and food service
specialists, upon whose skills, efficiency and professionalism the functions of the Franklin
County Jail depends;and
WHEREAS, these dedicated professionals are constantly improving efficiency and
effectiveness by implementing initiatives like Central Booking, Mental Health Diversion, Video
Conferencing, Court at the Jail, and Staffing Analysis.
THEREFORE, We the Franklin County Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 5-11, 2013,
as CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEE WEEK in Franklin County. We encourage all of Franklin
County to recognize the vital role these dedicated professionals play in ensuring the effective
operation of our correctional system in the interest of public safety.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hand and seal of Franklin County to be
fixed this 2nd day of May, 2013.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
5%:7 David S. eller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. Ziobrowski