HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-12 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 12, 2015, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment that he has been asking for months and
years to go over each item on the agenda and what the Board is spending our money
on. Mr. Lightfoot also asked why they gave so much money to Waynesboro. Chairman
Keller said Mr. Lightfoot was referring to the walking/biking trail so people can walk
safely from the Borough of Waynesboro to Renfrew. He will respond to this question
after public comment.
Richard Jones provided public comment that he raised a question on Tuesday
about gas prices rising and he heard the gas tax will double. He would like a response
concerning this. Chairman Keller said he will respond to this question after public
comment.
Chairman Keller responded to Mr. Lightfoot's question on why the Board does
not review each item and said it's the practice of the Board to publish the actions ahead
of time and receive public comments at the beginning of each meeting. He continued
that the way the County conducts business is not dictated on how other entities run their
business. Chairman Keller said concerning the walking/biking trail from Waynesboro to
Renfrew Park, the project was supported by the Borough of Waynesboro, which local
support was a requirement of the Tourism and Enhancement Grant. This money comes
from hotel tax dollars which is the taxpayers' money to be used for hiking/biking trails in
the County. The Borough originally requested $125,000 and they were given $94,000.
The Board allocated as much to them as they could without compromising the efforts of
the other entities that solicited grant funds. Mr. Lightfoot responded that it's in the
minutes that the Mayor only asked for$54,000 but the Commissioners responded that is
not correct and that is not stated in the minutes. Commissioner Thomas said this project
also has the support of Washington Township and the mayor mentioned they will ask for
more money from local municipalities and they will self-perform some of the work.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
Chairman Keller wanted to respond to Mr. Jones about his gas tax question and
informed Mr. Jones that he is not aware of the state doubling the gas tax so he should
direct his question to the State or Federal Government and if he heard this in the news,
then he could direct his question to the media.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the February 3, 2015 and February 5, 2015 meetings.
Continued on page 2
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the list of Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreements on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children for
the period of July 6, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Contract listing is maintained for
proper accounting of all contracts.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between
the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec/First Energy) for
the relocation of utilities, located outside of the existing public right of way, for the
replacement of County Bridge 54. The estimated cost of$10,897.49 will be reimbursed
80% Federal funds and 20% State funds.
The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between
the County of Franklin and Kristen Hamilton to provide legal services for juveniles
involved in the delinquency process to ensure juveniles are adequately represented
during case processing at a cost of$39,996.00 for the period of January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Hay Group, Inc. to provide actuarial services for the Post
Employment Benefit Plan for 2014 valuation report at a total cost of$7,500.00 for the
period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. The costs are covered by plan
assets.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation to increase the expense and revenue budget to account for the collection
of Hotel Taxes and provide sufficient funds for payment of the appropriate share of
reserves and current year revenue to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Inc.
The Board reviewed additional Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the amendment to
contract between the County of Franklin and Keystone Rural Health Center (dated
March 12, 2009) to provide Behavioral Outpatient Services for Jail Diversion Program.
This amendment extends the term of the existing agreement to December 31, 2015 and
maximum encumbrance is $13,000.00. All other terms and conditions of the original
agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and Tyler
Technologies, Inc. to provide maintenance support for MUNIS database and interfaces
with MUNIS software at a cost of$12,261.74 for the period of April 1, 2015 through
March 31, 2016 and will renew for subsequent one year periods unless terminated by
either party with 15 days written notice prior to the end of the then-current term.
The Board reviewed additional Information Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and Tyler Technologies, Inc. MUNIS Division to provide
annual support for various MUNIS products at a cost of$68,461.97 for the period of April
1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.
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The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and ThyssenKrupp
Elevators for load pressure tests to be performed on the elevators at the Courthouse,
Courthouse Annex and Administrative Annex, for a one-time cost of$1,788.68. This is
required by the state.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Gannett Fleming
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, General
Permits 3 and 8, NPDES, Water Quality Certification, and USACOE Section 404
Individual Permit being applied by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources for the permanent breach of the Gunter Valley Dam, located in
Lurgan Township.
Commissioner Thomas said the agenda and board actions are put out ahead of
time and if anything is unclear, then please ask during public comment. He said the
Board takes a lot of time to look into these items for a number of days ahead of time and
if anything is unclear, they flush them out.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS