HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-25 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 , 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 25, 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 announced the need to add one item under board actions and
asked John Hart, County Administrator, to provide an overview of this document. Mr.
Hart explained the item is the Children &Youth Plan for 2015-2016 that is a state
requirement. We submit the plan and then we are told how much money we will receive
at a later date. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Richard Jones provided public comment and said if ISIS isn't stopped, we will
face the same thing here in America but on a worse scale.
Allen Piper provided public comment and provided some information on statistics
of college grads and employment. He asks the Commissioners to be cautious of every
dollar spent of tax payer's money.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the September 16, 2014 and September 18, 2014
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children &Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Needs Based
Plan and Budget to the Office of Children Youth for the Fiscal Years 2015-2016
requesting a budget amount of$2,166,650. This report shows all expenditures and
revenues requested for this period.
The Board reviewed Early Intervention/Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Income and Expenditure Report to the Department of Public
Welfare for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to reallocate funds from
case management for Waynesboro New Hope Shelter towards case management at the
New Hope Recovery Ranch due to the more intensive case management needs. Funds
are also being reallocated from job skills and GED prep to case management. This will
also extend the grant for nine months for an end date of June 30, 2016.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the service agreement between the County of Franklin and Jones Fire
Extinguisher, Inc. to provide annual inspection, service and maintenance services on the
Jail's fire extinguishers at a total cost of$1,805.00 for the period of January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2017. This service is a requirement under State and Local
codes.
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The Board reviewed Purchasing matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the amendment to the
Contract (dated 9/29/11) between the County of Franklin and Thomson West to include
six Magisterial District Judges to the existing contract at a cost of$212,487.00 for the
period of October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017. Thomson West is currently
utilized by District Attorney, Courts, Public Defender, Children &Youth and MDJ Eyer
and allows for elimination of the hard copy of reference books.
In accordance with PA Actl 4, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, uchart Horn,I nc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water
Quality Management Permit being applied by Antrim Township Authority to rehabilitate
pump station 13, located in Antrim Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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