HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-17 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Chairman Keller asked to include Chairman's time to answer questions from a
previous meeting. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L.
Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to answer questions that Mr. Piper asked last week. Mr.
Piper asked what the status is of the Jail study. Chairman Keller responded that our
consultant is still developing his findings which the County should receive in the next few
weeks. Mr. Piper also asked about the impact of undocumented individuals on the cost
of education. Chairman Keller suggested that question should be posed to the school
districts or the Commonwealth. The impact of undocumented individuals to County
government is being researched and a response will be developed in the near future.
Allen Piper provided public comment and provided the median gross average
income for households in the Tuscarora area.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and requested the Board say the Lord's
Prayer before each meeting. He will continue to say it. Mr. Lightfoot also suggest they
explain each item on the board action listing.
Richard Jones provided public comment and asked if the Board is renovating the
hallway.
The minutes of the June 10, 2014 and June 12, 2014 meetings were reviewed.
Commissioner Thomas requested the minutes reflect that he was not present for the
meeting and why. These will be approved Thursday, June 19, 2014.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked John Hart, County Administrator, to explain action #1, Declaration of Disaster
Emergency. Mr. Hart explained the declaration is needed due to the weather last week
in the western part of the County. If the State declares a state of emergency,
municipalities can recoup some funds from the damage. The County had some
bridges that the banks needed to be stabilized. Commissioner Thomas asked for
clarification of item #4, 2012 Emergency Solutions Grant Program. Mr. Hart explained
the State requested the date move back two days to August 20th and reduce the grant
by $9,000. The following items were approved today and the remainder will be
approved Thursday, June 19, 2014.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Declaration of
Disaster Emergency due to severe weather and effective June 12, 2014 to direct the
Franklin County Emergency Management Coordinator to coordinate the activities of the
emergency response, 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 Information Technology matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the maintenance agreement between the County of Franklin and
Candoris for the maintenance of the County's virtual server software. This software
manages the environment and allows for quick failover in the event of a failure. Contract
term is June 23, 2014 through June 22, 2017 at a cost of$21,988.56.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint Tom Orndorff to the Franklin County Mental
Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention (MH/ID/EI) Board for a term of July 2014
through July 2017. Chairman Keller said he represents the Commissioners on the
Advisory Board and they have been without a physician for quite some time.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director, was present to explain the revision of position
descriptions in the Tax Assessment Office. He explained these were needed due to
modernization taking place. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert
L. Thomas; unanimously approved the revised Chief Appraiser, Appraiser I and
Appraiser II position descriptions in the Tax Assessment Office.
Traci Kline, Area Agency on Aging Director, Fern Ramsey and Joe Schellhase,
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board members, were present to introduce the winners
of the "Senior Role Models of Franklin County" winners. Ms. Kline said that May was
Older American's Month. She said Aging advertised in the local newspapers and
community centers and asked for nominations of older adults 60 and over who are true
role models in their communities. The Advisory Council reviewed all nominations and
selected three people. Mr. Schellhase explained the Advisory Board had a criteria they
followed and reviewed these people in the community and activities they participate in.
He stated he looks up to these people. Ms. Kline introduced the following winners: Julia
Anne Scott who is 72 years of age and was nominated by Angela Glocke. She worked
for 32 years in Human Services, mainly with the intellectually disabled population and
held many positions. She volunteers at the Franklin/Fulton ARC and Greenvillage
Church of God; Joy Peck is 64 years of age and was nominated by Leah Nunemaker.
She volunteers at the Mont Alto Senior Activity Center; Mont Alto Volunteer Fire
Company Ladies Auxiliary where she also is Treasurer; Vice President and Director of
New Garments Always; Coordinator of Bountiful Blessings through Rouzerville Church of
the Brethren; provides companion services at Quincy Retirement Village; and knits for
charitable organizations; Sheldon Schwartz is 77 years of age and was nominated by
Traci Kline. Mr. Schwartz volunteers as the Area Agency on Aging (FCAAA)
Ombudsman; FCAAA Ombudsman PEER; Member of Franklin County Block Grant
Committee and PNA Subcommittee; Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Advisory
Council; Senior Medicare Patrol; Washington County, MD Special Advocate Program;
Waynesboro and Hagerstown Civitan Clubs; 1St Vice President of Franklin County
Democratic party; member of Franklin County Democratic Women's Club; Chairman of
the Child Protection and Treatment Board of PA; and active member of Widener
University Alumni Association. The Board congratulated the winners and thanked them
for their dedication to the community.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS