HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12- Commissioner Minutes (7) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 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.
Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to include solicitor's time and an
executive session to discuss a personnel matter. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended
agenda.
AIIenPiper provided public comment and asked for more explanation of board
action item #10, JesseJames Creative proposal to upgrade the county's website.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of December 17, 2013 and December 19, 2013
meetings.
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor met with the Board to ask for approval of two
agreements concerning the sale of the nursing home. Ms. Shank explained the
Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement which amends the Purchase Agreement
entered into on October 18, 2013 to deal with modifications to purchase price, employee
benefits, tail insurance coverage, services agreements, environmental indemnification
and schedules. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to authorize the Chairman to sign the amended agreement
pending final solicitor review.
Ms. Shank explained the Transition Services Agreement which provides for the
provision of certain transition services between buyer and seller for the Falling Spring
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after the sale of the transactions contemplated by the
Purchase Agreement. More specifically, it provides for the county to provide IT services,
employee badge access and for Mid Atlantic to provide billing and collection services.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to authorize the Chairman to sign the amended agreement pending final
solicitor review.
Sean Crager, Chief Information Officer provided a presentation to the board on
board action item #10, proposal from JesseJames Creative to consolidate and update all
county department websites into one county website. Mr. Crager explained how the
county's website is today and how it includes five different websites due to some
departments having their own website. He said the county's website is unappealing,
dated, cold, incorrect, inaccessible, is organization centric instead of citizen centric, not
up to certain accessibility standards and has a limited audience. Mr. Crager said visitors
are having a hard time finding what they need on our website. He explained the
following benefits with going to a new website: cost savings; will move more county
functions online; will utilize eCommerce functions for payments on line, will have more
updated information; will increase transparency to citizens; and will comply with section
508 handicapped
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accessibility act. Mr. Crager explained the RFP process where JesseJames
Creative was chosen and answered a few questions from the board. The Board gave
their approval to move forward with the proposal.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation requesting additional funding to cover increased electronic alcohol
monitoring cases and associated tracking fees.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to record additional funds from the Department of Public Welfare and
corresponding expenses.
The Board reviewed Commissioners office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the Franklin County Commissioners and Franklin County Judges for the Court
Reporters to not charge the County for transcript fees, court orders or miscellaneous
fees and to provide wage increases, effective July 1, 2013. This agreement will be for a
period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.
The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$22,000.00 for additional budget to cover post mortem
costs in excess of amount originally budgeted.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$47,000.00 for additional budget to cover Conflict
Counsel and Court Appointed Counsel costs in excess of amount originally budgeted.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to record additional funding received as a result of the second and third re-
budget from the State for Fiscal year 2012/2013 and to record the corresponding
expenses.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Professional Services Agreement between the County of
Franklin and Capital Area Communications to update programming of all public safety
and local government radios registered on the Franklin County Radio Network. Services
will also include; building new radio templates per new County fleet maps, working in
conjunction with Washington County, Maryland adding their system to our fleet map and
provide technicians with computers and cables to program all radios at County fire
stations and police departments. At a cost not to exceed $40,000.00 Company is on
State Contract.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the application to
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for a grant in the amount of
$10,000.00 with a county match of$1,000.00 for the Franklin County Juvenile Probation
to administer its summer work program which is tailored for moderate to high risk youth.
This grant is for a period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
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The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract
amendment to the agreement between the County of Franklin and South Central
Community Action Program (SCCAP) for the Homeless Assistance Program to increase
the encumbrance by $35,000.00 to be used for rental assistance at South Central
Community Action Program due to additional funding awarded by the Human Services
Block Grant for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
The Board reviewed Information Technology matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from
JesseJames Creative to consolidate and update all county department websites into one
county website placing a heavy emphasis on providing citizen-based eServices; in order
for citizens, business and other entities to easily find information regarding county
services. JesseJames will also host the finished site and provide training for ongoing
maintenance. Term would be a 24-30 week project at a cost of$56,000.00.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the contract renewal between the County of Franklin and
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. for preventive maintenance and
inspection of County-owned generators and associated equipment located at the
Courthouse Annex, Department of Emergency Services, as well as the Clark's Knob,
Blue Mountain and Warren Township tower sites, for the period of January 1, 2014
through December 31, 2014 at a cost of$5,158.00.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from
Maintenance Connection for a web-based Computer Maintenance Management System
software providing the capability to track work orders, preventative maintenance, asset
management, asset tracking, inventory tracking, maintenance scheduling, service
requests, comprehensive reports and bar code scanning with a start-up cost of
$60,432.12 and an annual maintenance fee of$6,747.12. Replacement is required due
to the current maintenance system will not be maintain after December 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2013 Exoneration of
taxes of mobile home that was moved out of the County or destroyed without a tax
collector permit. This same parcel will be exonerated for the 2013 County and County
Library taxes in 2014 after the 2013 returns are processed by the Tax Claim Bureau.
In accordance with PA Act 67, 68 and 127 notifications, First Capital Engineering,
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit for Stormwater discharges associated with construction Permit being applied by
Sheetz, Inc. for the reconstruction of a convenience store with fueling island, located in
Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Act 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
for Stormwater discharges associated with construction Permit being applied by
Nitterhouse Concrete Products to permit the continuation of defective concrete products
as fill material, located in Guilford Township.
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In accordance with PA Act 67, 68, and 127 notifications, Letterkenny Army Depot
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Permit to
construct a rocket motor demilitarization facility within the Letterkenny Munitions Center.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:28 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:52 a.m. No action was required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS