HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-20 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, November 20, 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.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and would like each item on the board
action list explained and what the money is being spent on. He would like to know how
much money is being spent to send people to the YMCA for exercise. Chairman Keller
responded that the County hasn't spent any money yet. He said the details are being
explored and an agreement will be brought before the Board at a later date.
Allen Piper provided public comment that he attended the Council of Government
(COG) and Metropolitan Planning Organization ( PO) meetings yesterday. He was
interested in the 1®31 controversy that was discussed by the District Engineer who gave
a good presentation. Mr. Piper knows the Commissioners are in support of the widening
of 31 and he said something definitely needs done. Mr. Piper also said Bob Whitmore
did a presentation on MacWell at the MPO meeting. He has brought this issue up before
that he is concerned about the costs of a hiking and biking trail that would go from
Mercersburg to Greencastle and Greencastle to Waynesboro. Mr. Piper wanted to bring
to the Board's attention that he only heard half of the meetings due to sound issues
yesterday. Commissioner Thomas responded that he did bring this up to Mr. Hart to
look at a low or no cost resolution to the sound issue in the Administration Annex
conference room.
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 November 13, 2014 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the amend ment/renewal agreement between the County of Franklin
and Alcohol Monitoring Systems to provide alcohol monitoring equipment and monitoring
services. This agreement renews the current contract and adds the ability to rent the
monitoring equipment, for the period of October 20, 2014 through October 20, 2017.
Cost per year will vary with the number of offenders utilizing the monitoring equipment.
The Board reviewed Commissioners matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Franklin and
County Municipalities and Fire/Rescue Companies, permitting the use of Franklin
County's Analog/Digital radio system for the purpose of public safety and public service
radio communication.
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The Board reviewed Grants/Veteran Affairs 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 to the Pennsylvania Veterans' Trust Fund, in
the amount of$66,000.00, for the period of June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. This
grant would assist in funding three new veterans' programs including; Town Hall events
across the county to service those veterans whom may not have transportation, Peer
Mentoring Program to pair veterans who need support with trained peer mentor and a
Canine Companion Program which utilize veterans to train dogs to become service
animals for other veterans with disabilities or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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 Quote from Nitterhouse Alarm Communication (NAC) for the
inspection and testing of the fire alarm system and notification devices located at the
Hearing Annex Building for a one-time cost of$335.00.
Commissioner Thomas reminded the audience that the Commissioners will be
attending the County Commissioners Association of PA (CCAP) conference Sunday
through Tuesday. The board meeting will be 2:30 PM on Tuesday and not in the
morning.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS