HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-30 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 30, 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.
Chairman Keller announced the Commissioners will not be meeting on Tuesday
due to Election Day.
Jay Lightfoot wanted to provide public comment but refused to use the
microphone because the Board doesn't always make everyone use it. He said this
happened with the gentleman from Volvo on Tuesday.
Allen Piper provided public comment and asked for more explanation on board
action item #3, agreement with Syntrio, Inc. to provide online-web based training for
employees. Mr. Piper also wanted to acknowledge what Mr. Lightfoot was saying about
the microphone issue and that the Board doesn't force everyone to use the microphone
like what happened on Tuesday but he understands it depends on the circumstances
and there are a lot of variables.
Commissioner Ziobrowski responded to Mr. Li htfoot's complaints about lack of
consistency in mandating use of microphones. He described r.Li tfoot's complaints
as juvenile. He further noted that Mr.Li htfoot's complaints each meeting about process
were redundant and without substance.
Allen Piper responded that it's always appropriate to have a good discussion but
sometimes we don't say things adequately or perform in a 100% manner. He explained
how Mr. Lightfoot has 2 hearing aids that are broke and has a lot of health problems and
is a combat veteran of the Korean conflict so Commissioner Ziobrowski should be more
sympathetic. Mr. Piper said he doesn't think with these facts that Mr. Lightfoot deserves
the dressing down he received.
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 October 21, 2014 and October 23, 2014
meetings.
Commissioner Thomas asked John Hart, County Administrator, to explain board
action item #3 to answer Mr. Piper's question. Mr. Hart responded that we have used
this type of training for several years. It's online training for sexual harassment,
defensive driving, hostile work place violence, and cultural training. This type of training
is tied to workers compensation and insurance so that we get a reduced rate on
insurance costs. He said online training is more efficient and participation rate is higher
since employees can do on their free time at their desk or from home instead of having
to leave their desks to attend a training at a certain location. The training includes a
video, and a test at the end that employees have to pass.
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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 proposal from Bittner Construction for the installation of a handicap
accessible ramp at a waiver consumer's home for a one-time cost of$1,147.00. The
Waiver Program will reimburse the full cost of the project.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to utilize $47,749.00, of the available $88,491.00, 2014 Senior Community
Center Grant funds toward the Tuscarora Senior Activity Center Enrichment Project; for
architectural plans, program startup costs, furnishings, equipment and recreational
supplies. The contract work expenditures are included within the 2015 budget.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Davis-Bacon and Related
Acts Policy#910.00 to establish a policy to ensure countywide adherence to
requirements related to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts when performing projects that
involve Federal Funds.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
agreement between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency for the Hazardous Material Response Fund Grant to provide assistance to the
County's hazardous materials program. This grant program is for the development of
improved county emergency planning/training, response capabilities to respond and
recover from hazardous spills and releases for the period of July 1, 2014 through June
30, 2015 in the amount of$40,574.00.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the
Emergency Solutions Grant 2013 to shift funds from Rapid Rehousing Rental Assistance
to Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention, to accommodate the needs
identified by New Hope Shelter and SCCAP. All other terms and conditions of the
original Subgrant agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Year 3 of the CJAB
Initiative Grant to reallocate unspent funds towards a Public Defender Intake Worker's
salary, UCM licenses for 2015 and the purchase of jury selection software. This request
will also extend the end date of the agreement from December 31, 2014 to December
31, 2015. All other terms and conditions of the original Subgrant agreement will remain
in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project Modification
Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Year 3 of the
Security Technology Grant to extend the end date of the agreement from December 31,
2014 to March 31, 2015 to complete camera installation at the Jail. The budget will now
cover 12 new cameras instead of 20, due to the extensive wiring needed for the project.
All other terms and conditions of the original Subgrant agreement will remain in full force
and effect.
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The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the renewal agreement between the County of Franklin and
Syntrio, Inc. to provide 1,000 sessions of any Syntrio courses, to all employees.
Contract term is September 30, 2014 through September 29, 2015 at a cost of
$9.000.00
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 renewal service agreement between the County of Franklin and Berkshire
Systems Group, Inc. to provide maintenance on the fire alarm system and sprinkler
system at the Jail at a total cost of$15,048.00, per year, for the period of August 12,
2014 through December 31, 2017. The fire alarm system installed at the jail is software
based and Berkshire Systems Group maintains the fire alarm software rights for the jail.
This company is on the State contract listing.
The Board reviewed additional 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 renewal proposal from Modern Group Power Systems to provide
maintenance and inspections on the generator at the Jail at a cost of$3,990.00 for the
period of August 14, 2014 through August 13, 2016. This is required to be in compliance
with State requirements.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the annual Grant-
In-Aid sent to the Franklin County Court to support probation services through
incentives/bonuses/increased salaries of Probation officers, implement and sustain
Juvenile Justice Enhancement Strategies, support Drug and Alcohol testing and supplies
and support Juvenile Court Judges Commission sponsored graduate education for
probation officers in the amount of$134,221.00 for the period of July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2015.
The Board reviewed Register and Recorder matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional
Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and I Information at Work to
facilitate the conversion of re-indexed deeds and recordings for 1942-1946 to the current
Lan ex software system, for a one-time cost of$1,000.00.
The Board reviewed Tax Claim matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2014 Exoneration of
taxes on mobile homes that were moved out of the County or destroyed without a tax
collector permit. These same parcels will be exonerated for the 2014 County and County
Library taxes in 2015 after the 2013 returns are processed by the Tax Claim Bureau.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to record the receipt of additional funds from PennDOT to offset losses
from closures incurred due to inclement weather.
In accordance with PA Act14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Keller Engineers
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General
Permit being applied by PennDOT District 8-0 for a bridge replacement project PA 997
over Conodoguinet Creek, located in Lurgan and Letterkenny Townships.
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In accordance with PA Act1 , 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Permit being applied by White Rock, Inc. for Lainch Subdivision,
located in Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Act1 , 67, 66 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection NPDES Permit being applied by Thomasville Properties, Inc for a residential
development project, located in Greene Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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