HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-11 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 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.
Richard Jones provided public comment and asked if expenditures and revenues
can be broken out on item #1 the Children &Youth report.
The minutes of February 4, 2014 and February 6, 2014 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, February 13, 2014.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Shalom Black, Grants
Manager was present and explained item #6, grant application to PCCD for the 2014
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. There was discussion about signing all the
contracts today due to the pending snow storm that may hit Franklin County Thursday.
The Board decided to sign the Children &Youth report and a few other items that needs
signed today. The following items were approved today and the remainder items will be
approved Thursday, February 13, 2014.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Grant application to
Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the 2014 Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant Program to provide start-up costs for a Children's Advocacy Center
(CAC) in Franklin County. The Center would provide comprehensive child victim
services in one location; including interviewing, medical examination and counseling or
other after care treatment. Currently, victims must travel out of the County for
documentation and after care treatment. Term is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015
with a grant request in the amount of$150,000.00.
The Board reviewed Children &Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 4th Quarter
Report to the Department of Public Welfare showing total revenue and expenditures for
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 in the amount of$4,152,291.00.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved two Declaration of
Disaster Emergency's to direct the Franklin County Emergency Management
Coordinator to coordinate the activities of emergency response due to the winter
weather on or about February 4, 2014 and potential storm on February 12, 2014 and to
take all appropriate action needed to alleviate the effects of this disaster, to aid in the
restoration of essential public services and to take any other emergency response action
deemed necessary to respond to this emergency.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved Resolution #2014-02
authorizing the Children and Youth Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note with PNC Bank.
Proposals were requested and four banks responded. PNC Bank provided the best
proposal when considering all criteria. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor asked to
amend the action to include authorization of John Hart and herself to include additional
paperwork. The Board approved this request.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint Paul Goberni, Jr. as an alternate on the Franklin
County Assessment Appeal Board.
The Board recessed at 10:05 a.m. and will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for Retirement
Board.
The Board held a Franklin County Retirement Board meeting.
Michael Shone, Peirce Park Group President, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
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