HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-06 Commissioner Minutes MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Monday, January 6, 2014, with the following
members present: David Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Commissioner
Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, 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 amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; approved to
appoint David S. Keller as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for
2014.
Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, proceeded with the
business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; Robert L. Thomas
was elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; Robert G. Ziobrowski
was elected as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County for 2014.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the regular meetings of the Franklin County Commissioners, Salary Board, Election
Board and Retirement Board in the Commissioners' Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each
week beginning at 9:30 a.m. prevailing time, with the exception of the following dates: Tuesday,
November 11, Thursday, November 27 and Thursday, December 25, 2014 and Thursday,
January 1, 2015.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the County office hours being maintained between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch breaks will be one-half (1/2 hour) in duration and each
department head will be responsible for staggering employee lunch breaks so as to provide
services to the public for the full eight (8) hours of each business day.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; the following
holidays:
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - January 20
GOOD FRIDAY—April 18
MEMORIAL DAY - May 26
INDEPENDENCE DAY - July 4
LABOR DAY - September 1
VETERANS DAY - November 11
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - November 27 & 28
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - December 25 & 26
NEW YEAR'S DAY— January 1, 2015
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Board for the year 2014.
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On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to serve on the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Advisory
Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Children and Youth
Advisory Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski and Phil Tarquino to the 21St Century Partnership for
the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to the Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to the Chambersburg Area Ambulance Committee for the
year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller to the Franklin County Library Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Local
Emergency Planning Committee for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Council of Governments Board for the year
2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert G. Ziobrowski as the local elected official to the South Central
Workforce Investment Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the Tuscarora
Managed Care Alliance for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David Keller as a board member and Robert G. Ziobrowski as the alternate
to the Capital Region Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Franklin County Penn State University
Cooperative Extension Board for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint David S. Keller to the Franklin/Fulton County Community Coalition for the
Prevention of Substance Use & Abuse for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas to serve on the Hagerstown Eastern Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the year 2014.
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On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Robert L. Thomas, David Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint Gary L. Martin as Chief Assessor for the year 2014.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to appoint John Hart, Jean Byers, Nancy Kirkpatrick and Tiffany Bloyer as the
Administrators for the Franklin County Flexible Benefits Program for the year 2014.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint George Fries, II, Jeff Grove, Edward Brake and Ernie Bert for a three (3) year term to
expire on December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Planning Commission Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint David
Mackley, Lester Musselman and Greg Cook a four (4) year term to expire on December 31,
2017.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Letterkenny Industrial Development Authority.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Theresa Bachman, Charles Myers and Phil Tarquino to serve on the Letterkenny
Industrial Development Authority for a five (5) year term to expire on December 31, 2018.
The Board reviewed appointments to the General Authority Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint
Richard Foster for a five (5) year term to expire on January 3, 2019.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Emergency Services Alliance
Committee. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to appoint David Donohue and Bryan Stevenson as Primaries and Ben
Rice and Andrew Stryker as Alternates for a one (1) year term to expire on December 31, 2014.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Chief William Fitzgerald, Assistant Chief William Dubbs, L. Michael Ross, and Megan
O'Brien to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a three (3) year term to expire
on December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Library Board. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to appoint Leitha
Rountree, Donald Squires and Ann Schnabel for a two (2) year term to expire on December 31,
2015.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Soil Conservation Board. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint Barry Best and Dennis Musser for a four (4) year term to expire on December 31, 2017.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Board. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to
appoint John Kennedy and Mary Beth Raves for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31,
2016.
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The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Redevelopment Authority
Board. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint Gregory Thompson for a five (5) year term to expire on December 31,
2018.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Franklin County Blighted Property Review
Board. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to appoint John Benhart for a three (3) year term to expire on December 31, 2016.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to accept the Franklin County Handbook
and Personnel Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in
the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Jail Handbook and Personnel Policies with amendments
and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the same effects
these policies. A copy of this policy is maintained in the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Emergency Management Services Handbook and
Personnel Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects these policies. A copy of this handbook is maintained in
the Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Franklin County Court's Personnel Manual and include it as part of the
County's Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the Risk Management Health and Safety Manual and include it as part of the
County's Policies with amendments and any policy conflicting with this manual is hereby
repealed in so far as the same effects this manual. A copy of this manual is maintained in the
Commissioner's Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to accept the HIPPA Policies and include it as part of the County's Policies with
amendments and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in so far as the
same effects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in the Commissioner's
Office file.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the list of policies and any policy conflicting with these policies is hereby repealed in
so far as the same affects these policies. A copy of these policies is maintained in the
Commissioners' Office files.
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The Board reviewed the Tax Return Days for Tax Duplicates. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the following tax return days
of tax duplicates:
County, Township/Borough, School, and the First, Second Interim/Supplement
duplicates for the Year 2013, along with 2012 Third and Fourth Quarter
Interim/Supplement duplicate will be returned by Wednesday, January
15, 2014.
• Year 2013 Third and Fourth Quarter Interim/Supplement duplicates will
be returned by Thursday, January 15, 2015.
• Year 2014 Franklin County Tax Duplicates will be available at the Tax
Services office on Monday, January 27, 2014.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Bilingual Interpreter position description.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS