HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-02 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 2, 2014, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller asked all in attendance to remember the family and friends
of former Commissioner Fred Rock who passed away yesterday evening. Mr. Rock was
Commissioner from 1972 — 1937. 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.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and wants to know why the County won't
give grant money to people who need it instead of jail birds and people with illegitimate
children. He has a friend that has asked for help and she gets nothing. Chairman Keller
responded that she should contact him directly and he will see that she gets in contact
with whatever services may be available to her.
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 23, 2014 and September 25, 2014
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Third Quarter
Report to the Department of Public Welfare showing expenses and revenues for January
1, 2014 through March 31, 2014 in the amount of$2,115,231.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the report to PA Department
of Public Welfare, Bureau of Financial Operations for FY13/14 County Human Services
Block Grant showing total revenue and expenditures.
The Board reviewed Fiscal/Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$312,139.00 for the grants that were awarded from the
Tourism Quality of Life Enhancement Grant program from the Marcellus Shale and Hotel
Tax reserve funds.
The Board reviewed Grants/ Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Grant Application for renewal funding from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue providing housing and case
management for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. The grant request is
for$261,940.00 which will provide for 10 additional apartments for a total of 3
apartments.
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The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of$16,374.00 to record the first shift in funding for FY 2014®
2015 within the Human Services Block Grant. This appropriation transfers the FY 2013®
2014 retained revenue into FY 2014-2015 for spending. This includes an increase to
Human Services Development Fund for Drug &Alcohol prevention programs and salary
support for the executive director for the Children's Advocacy Center in the first year
operation.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Systems matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Gettle to install a wireless network
system between Adult Probation and Human Services Building (HS B) which will replace
the current microwave system at a cost of$21,170.00. This will increase the current
speeds of connection by 14 times. In addition it will provide an onsite spare for the link
between HS B and Building 3 in order to minimize down time.
The Board reviewed additional Information Technology Systems matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the agreement between the County of Franklin and Gettle to provide maintenance and
response to issues arising with Ubiquiti wireless equipment as well as the fiber which
has been and will be deployed at a cost of$2,390.00. This agreement also covers an
annual health check and maintenance review of the equipment.
The Board reviewed additional Information Technology Systems matters. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Franklin, Letterkenny
Industrial Development Authority (LIDA) and West Penn Power Company to prepare the
utility poles on LIDA property for hanging of fiber which will run from the Courthouse out
to the Jail at a cost of$8,607.11. This cost represents the time and effort arranging
wires and hangers on these poles.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Antrim Township to award $20,000.00 from the
Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant. This grant was
created to fund projects which enhance the quality of life and tourism within the County.
The Antrim Township project is a shared use trail extension to provide residents of
Antrim Township a safe and accessible trail that will lead to the township park. This will
utilize the Act 13 funds.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and McClure
Company to provide semi-annual preventative maintenance on the Leibert system
located at the Department of Emergency Services at a cost of$1,820.00 for the period of
November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Curfman &ZuIlinger
Surveying, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NDPES Permit application being applied by Gregory B. Schellhase, Enclave
Holdings Limited for single-family land subdivision on property located in The Borough of
Chambersburg.
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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 NDPES Permit application being applied by Keystone Ford for commercial
development on property located in the Borough of Chambersburg.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, uchart Horn, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES
Permit application being applied by Antrim Township for Shanks Church Road Sanitary
Sewer Project on property located in Antrim Township.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:43 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review pending litigation regarding the Tax Assessment Appeal of Majestic
Ridge, LLC. The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:58 a.m.
Mary Beth Shank, Solicitor, asked approval to settle the assessment appeal with
Majestic Ridge, LLC Docket#2012-4744. The current assessed value is $289,550. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to authorize Mary Beth Shank to enter into an agreement for a settlement
based on an implied market value of$700,000 for years 2013-2015 resulting in
assessments of$99,400, $102,900 and $101,500 respectively. The county solicitor
recommended this settlement as being in line with appraisals performed as well as a
2012 sale. The settlement has been previously approved by CASD, the Appellant and
the Board of Assessment.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS