HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-27 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 27, 2014, 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 requested to include Chairman's time prior to public comment
and an executive session for a personnel matter following board actions. On a motion
by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the
amended agenda. Chairman Keller announced Commissioner Ziobrowski is
representing the Board of Commissioners at an eight county Workforce Investment
Board meeting in Harrisburg today.
Chairman Keller responded to Mr. Piper's question from last week regarding the
Controller's audit. The County is not anticipating any legal fees in connection with this
audit. As they said before, there was an issue with job descriptions that should have
been updated once duties were contracted back in 2000 or 2001 when the prior board at
that time decided to contract out that function. Employees were working at another job
in addition to their county job which was not reported per county policy so two oversights
occurred. As far as the remainder of the audit, it's still being reviewed and the board
feels confident the decision to contract out the function was a wise one but the County
will be comparing costs to do in-house or contract out.
Alicia Kanelopoulos provided public comment concerning board action item #10,
Jail contract with the Mental Health Association providing peer specialists at the jail.
She asked if the $6,000 is for the whole year.
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 February 18, 2014 and February 20, 2014 meetings.
Chairman Keller explained that one item that was on for consideration on
Tuesday has been withdrawn. John Hart, County Administrator explained that the
supplemental appropriation for Children &Youth has been withdrawn due to the yearend
closing dollar amount has changed. A new appropriation will be signed next week.
Chairman Keller asked John Hart to respond to Ms. Kanelopoulos question concerning
peer support services at the Jail. Mr. Hart explained the contract is to offer inmates
advice and support to help them get ingrained back into the community. The
encumbrance of$6,000 is for the entire 2014 year. This is just extending the contract
another year.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the supplemental appropriation to
increase the 2013 budget to reflect an increase to Options Serviced funding received,
and to record the corresponding expenses incurred. No additional county funds are
required.
The Board reviewed Agriculture Extension matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the grant agreement
between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection in support of the West Nile Virus surveillance and control program to protect
the health of Franklin County citizens from mosquitoes carrying the virus for the period of
January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 in the amount of$58,723.00.
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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 2013/2014 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 Drug &Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the updated contract listing for all
contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 for the Drug &Alcohol 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 Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between
the County of Franklin and the County of Adams for the 9-1-1 Inter-County call handling
agreement. There are exchanges within Franklin and Adams County that serve the
same geographical areas of both Counties. County of Adams will pay the telephone
company and the County of Franklin will reimburse Adams for 50% of the charges at an
annual cost of$1,349.76 for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016,
paid for by Wireline and Wireless funds.
The Board reviewed Grants 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 Subgrant Award notice from PA Commission on Crime and
Delinquency notifying the County of a grant award from the STOP Violence Against
Women Funds (STOP Franklin) for a grant amount of$14,375.00 for the period of
January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 and $110,625.00 for the period of January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014. The Board approved this grant application on
September 5, 2013.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the updated contract
listing for all contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 for the Human
Services Administration. Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all
contracts to include vendor name, type of service provided and rate(s) charged for
services.
The Board reviewed additional Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation to record the second re-allocation in funding within the Human Services
Block Grant for FY13/14 of Block Grant Funds from Mental Health to rental assistance,
Drug and Alcohol prevention programs, and resiliency and compassion program for
Human Services. No additional county funds are required.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation to record the third re-allocation in funding within the Human Services Block
Grant for FY13/14 of Block Grant Funds from Mental Health to Intellectual Disabilities
and Human Service Development Fund mini-grants. No additional county funds are
required.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the amendment to the agreement between
the County of Franklin and The Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton
Counties (dated January 1, 2012) to extend the contract end date to December 31, 2014
with a maximum encumbrance of$6,000.00. All other terms and conditions of the
original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
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The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the service agreements with Parsons Brinkerhoff to specify tasks including On-
call Services (not to exceed $10,000.00), Data Collection (not to exceed $20,000.00)
and Training (not to exceed $5,000.00) as related to the open ended agreement signed
by the board on January 23, 2014. Contract term is January 23, 2014 through January
22, 2019, 90% of service costs will be covered by the Unified Planning Work Program
through PennDot and Federal Highway Administration.
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 agreement between the County of Franklin and Compliance
Management International to perform a lead and asbestos inspection at the Coldsmith
Property located at 11 North Second Street for a one-time cost of$1,950.00.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, TeamAg Incorporated
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental NPDES-CAFO
Renewal Permit, being applied by Aaron Hawbaker for a concentrated animal feeding
operation, located in Washington Township.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 9:50 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:25 a.m. No action
was required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS