HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-13 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, May, 13, 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 G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Thomas requested to adjust
the agenda to move the proclamation for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week to
the beginning of the meeting. The Board agreed to amend the agenda.
The Board reviewed information regarding Emergency Medical Services Week.
William Little, President of LEPC, ESF and RHC; Doug Bitner, West Shore EMS, and
Ryan Elborne, Fayetteville Fire Department, were present along with many members of
various EMS providers. Chief Elborne informed the Board that there are activities
planned at various fire departments in the county. He said Franklin County has a very
dedicated EMS system with a number of volunteers and staff; he can't say enough about
the people that do EMS. They need to keep the tradition moving forward, serving and
doing what they are already doing. Commissioner Thomas stated that Chief Elorne's
comments are right on target and those that get trained usually come back here and are
the backbone of the county. He said there is an effort here and in the state to get more
people involved and to get more young people in the program. Chairman Keller stated
that he appreciates their support and their efforts. Commissioner Ziobrowski stated he is
honored to be in the same room as all the EMS providers. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to sign Franklin
County Proclamation #2014-09 proclaiming the week of May 16®2 , 2014 as Emergency
Medical Services Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these
minutes.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment that he still can't understand why the
Board didn't bid the extermination contract at the Jail. Chairman Keller responded that
the Board has explained this numerous times and that the contract does not need bid
unless the dollar figure is above a certain amount.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and stated she is very proud and honored to
have the County Emergency Medical Services here today. Ms. Wertz would like more
information on the following: board action item , letter of interest from Appraisal
Review Specialists; board action 3, notice to proceed with C.S. Davison; and board
action item #4 the block ads for H/ID/EI and Aging.
The minutes of the May 6, 2014 and May 3, 2014 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, May 15, 2014.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
responded to Ms. Wertz question concerning the block ads for H/ID/EI &Aging. They
are published in the phone books for people to know who to call for those services.
Chairman Keller asked John Hart, County Administrator, to answer Ms. Wertz other
questions asked during public comment. Mr. Hart explained that PennDot has Bridge
116 on the wrong road and has been requested to correct. . Mr. Hart explained the
letter of interest is for temporary easements for land owners who border the bridge
property. The following items were approved today and the remainder items will be
approved Thursday, May 15, 2014.
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The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Letter of Interest
from Appraisal Review Specialists for the appraisal of four parcels of land for the Right of
Way acquisitions for bridge 54 at a cost not to exceed $4,200.00.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Notice to
proceed to C.S. Davidson, Inc. for the final engineering under the reimbursement
agreement No. 089895A for Bridge#116 effective May 2, 2014.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert
G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman
of the or to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and DexOne for
the block ads in the July 2014 Centuryl-ink phone directory for Aging and MH/I D/El for
the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of$294.00 per month, paid by
these departments, a decrease of$22.50 per month from last year.
The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the revised agreement between the County of Franklin and the
U.S. Department of Justice for the County to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing
program to allow the District Attorney's office to receive a share of federally forfeited
funds from criminal cases that are prosecuted federally during the year 2013. These
monies are restricted by federal statute to be spent for law enforcement purposes only.
The meeting was adjourned at10:04 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS