HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-15 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 15, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. Commissioner Thomas
asked John Hart, County Administrator, to research if there is a more efficient way to pay
the jurors instead of sending paper checks.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the May 6, 2014 and May 8, 2014 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Charitable Organization Registration Statement to Bureau of
Charitable Organizations for Franklin County Area Agency on Aging to continue to be
registered as a charitable organization. Renewal application fee is $100.00.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Stanley
Security for the repair of 12 Mobile Control Units and the purchase of 3 Mobile Control
Unit charging cables. These handheld controls units integrate fully with the Jail security
electronics system, for a one-time cost of$14,820.00; $3,705.00 will be covered by the
Security Technology Grant (Year 3).
The Board reviewed Information Technology matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Information At Work (IMR) to add three users to the
Register and Recorder's Office's current LANDEX software system at a cost of
$11,520.00. The additional licenses will be used by the Tax Office for the Unified Parcel
Identification (UPI) system implementation.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General NPDES Permit Renewal being applied by the Armstrong-Heinz
warehouse for land development for a commercial warehouse, located in Chambersburg
Borough and Hamilton Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, William A. Brindle
Associates, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Renewal Permit application being applied by Village Green for
Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities. All public features for all phases
have been constructed and stabilized. Earth moving activities associated with
constructing single family dwellings shall be covered under a NPDES General Permit.
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Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2014 expense
and revenue budget performance through March, 2014. Ms. Beckner advised most
departments are under budget except for a few where most variances relate to one-time
or front loaded expenses for the new year. She said general fund expenses are at
21.1% of budgeted expenses. Ms. Beckner said revenues are 6.9% collected of general
fund revenue budget. She reported that in 2013 it was 9% so revenue is down due to a
few reasons but the main reason is a grant in aid in Juvenile Probation which was
historically paid by the end of January but it was not received until April this year. Ms.
Beckner reported that the County has received 11.9% of property taxes collected
compared to 12.7% collected in 2013. The average collection for the past five years is
13.8%.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. Phil Tarquino presented a revised
position description for the Director of Tax Services. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job description
for the Director of Tax Services position in the Tax Services Department.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Controller and the
Planning Director for Salary Board matters.
Chairman Keller announced the Board will not be meeting on Tuesday, May 20tH
due to the General Primary.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
John A. Hart
Chief Clerk/County Administrator
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert L. Thomas
Robert G. Ziobrowski