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THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, July 11, 2013, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski. The Board
attended the Prison Board meeting. 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 asked to include an additional item discussed on Tuesday, RFP
for the Nursing Home. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S.
Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and asked if the chicken house being built
under the Act information on the board action listing is in Hamilton Township.
Commissioner Keller said he will review and get back to him.
Allen Piper provided public comment and assumes the salary board actions for
approval today will be explained further. Mr. Piper also asked the Board to include
public comment at beginning, at the end or both for the public to be able to comment on
items that are on the agenda just as other municipalities have done.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of July 2, 2013 meeting.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the grant renewal to the PA
Department of Community and Economic Development Emergency Solutions Grant
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Program requesting an amount of $1,341,201.79,ith New Hope Shelter and SCCAP
will provide a 50% match of $663,875.41, to be used for operating costs and security
staff at Waynesboro New Hope Homeless shelter and South Central Community Action
Programs (SCCAP) in addition, costs for case management and rental assistance to
serve families who are homeless or who are near-homeless. Grant term is October 1,
2013 through September 30, 2015 for a total grant of $670,600.79, an increase from last
year due to including an additional shelter.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between the County
of Franklin and Witmer Public Safety Group to provide new officer uniforms. This is a
one-time purchase of $29,010.00. Four quotes were received and this was the most
qualified quote. Witmer is on the State contract list.
The Board reviewed additional Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Lexis Nexis to provide legal research access for
inmates at the Jail, which is mandated by the state, at a cost of $24,732 for the period of
September 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. The costs have not increased and are
covered by the Inmate Commissary Account.
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In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications R. Lee Royer &
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Permit application being applied Hometowne Home for the
construction of a new residential development, located in the Borough of Waynesboro.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications Curfman & Zullinger
Surveying, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Permit application being applied for by Lesher Poultry Farm for new
construction of a chicken housing building, to meet new industry guidelines, located in
Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14 notification Five Forks Brethren Church notified
the County of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Renewal permit to
discharge sewer, located in Quincy Township.
Chairman Keller said staffed advised on Tuesday that the RFP for the Nursing
Home would be on the agenda for today. John Hart, County Administrator said staff met
with Jay Wenger from Susquehanna Group to develop an RFP which includes the
following conditions: purchaser affirmatively covenants to maintain a licensed skilled
nursing facility at Falling Spring for a period of ten years from the date of sale, purchaser
affirmatively covenants to providing first preference of admission to Franklin County
residents who are Medicaid eligible and to provide skilled nursing care for any Franklin
County resident who is Medicaid eligible and whose needs can be met by Falling Spring,
purchaser affirmatively covenants to using its best efforts to maintain a Medicaid census
approximately equal to the current Medicaid population, current Falling Spring residents
shall have the right to remain at Falling Spring so long as they are eligible to receive
care at a skilled nursing facility level of care and the resident/power of attorney has
cooperated with medical assistance documentation, and purchaser affirmatively
covenants to using its best efforts to continue employment for current Falling Spring
employees. These are the five major covenants that the Board wanted in the RFP. Mr.
Hart said the intent is to contact Mr. Wenger after the Board approves RFP. Mr. Wenger
will send the RFP to firms that have expressed interest, will advertise in papers, post on
our website and CCAP’s website. Chairman Keller said he is satisfied with the RFP and
he is ready to move forward with the RFP as presented. Commissioner Ziobrowski said
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the RFP’s are due by August 12, how long will they anticipate reviewing proposals and
making site visits – what is the timeframe? Mr. Hart responded that the goal would be to
settle before end of year and the proposed schedule is that within a 2-3 week period
after receiving RFP’s to interview finalists and go on site visits. The process is
expected to be at a point in late September when the board could be selecting a
preferred firm from a short list of finalists.
The Board gave approval to move forward. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to proceed with the
RFP as recommended.
John Hart said there is a second document for consideration, the Confidentiality
and Non-Solicitation Agreement that will be entered into with firms to have access to our
confidential nursing home data. This agreement has been reviewed by Mary Beth
Shank, County Solicitor. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S.
Keller; unanimously approved the Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreement.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Controller, the District
Attorney, Department of Emergency Services Director and Human Services
Administrator for Salary Board and Personnel matters.
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The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Hazardous Materials Specialist
and Human Services Specialist position descriptions.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 10:19 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:05 a.m. No action
was required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS