HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-21 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 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.
Chairman Keller requested an amendment to the agenda to include an executive
session to discuss a personnel matter. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded
by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of July 16, 2015 meeting was reviewed. These will be approved
Thursday, July 23, 2015.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked for more information on board action item #5 and Carrie Gray, Assistant
County Administrator, explained that this Memorandum of Understanding ( ®U) is in
partnership with Summit Health, Keystone Health, Greater Chambersburg Chamber of
Commerce, Franklin County Area Development Corporation and United Way of Franklin
County. She explained this MOU is to formalize a partnership that we have already had
informally for a couple of years with the Prosperity Indicators Project. This is gathering
data with the four following priorities: Access to healthcare, nutrition, early education
and mental health. Ms. Gray said this MOU would establish us as a partner in
developing and maintaining the website and have a three year commitment that involves
20% of the costs. Commissioner Thomas asked for more information on board action
item #1 . John Hart, County Administrator, explained that Information Technology has
been reviewing Emergency Services' technology and this proposal is to have
Emergency Services join with the County using the same company for firewall and
backups. The following item was approved today while the remaining items will be
approved Thursday, July 23, 2015.
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Report to the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services showing expenses and revenues of Act
143 funding for July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 in the amount of$6,765,399.00.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint Dr. Francis Achampong for a term of July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2017, Lynne Beeson for a term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017
and Andy Williford for a term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 to the South Central
Workforce Investment Board.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to appoint Jeffrey Hoose to the Franklin/Fulton County Mental
Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board for a term of July 1,
2015 through July 1, 2016.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:07 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review a Personnel matter. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:50 a.m. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to authorize the County Administrator to enforce the County's
Nepotism Policy.
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The meeting was adjourned at10:52 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Zio rowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
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