HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-15 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, September 15, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked why board action item #2,
agreement with Waynesboro Advanced Life Support, was not approved with the similar
agreements a few weeks ago.
The minutes of the September 8, 2015 and September 10, 2015 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, September 17, 2015.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller said
to answer Ms. Wertz question on the Waynesboro Advanced Life Support agreement,
the agreements were sent out to all municipalities and users of the radio system at the
same time but they are being approved by the county one by one once they are
approved by the individual end-user organizations and municipalities. Commissioner
Thomas asked if the Confidentiality Policy is just minor changes. John Hart, County
Administrator, responded that it is just minor changes and confirming to employees the
do's and don'ts on confidentiality. Commissioner Thomas asked for further review of
item #7, leadership training. Mr. Hart responded that the County has done this several
times in the past. It's a benefit when we have training at a high level and include
managers and have the Board participate as well. He said there is a need to know on
how to manage different characteristics and a multi-generations workforce. He
explained another purpose of the training is to look at future goals and objectives for the
county. The following items were approved today while the remaining items will be
approved Thursday, September 17, 2015.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office 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 Notice to Proceed for Construction Services for Bridge
116 Rehabilitation to correct the company name from Lobar Associates, Inc. to Lobar
Site Development Corporation. Notice to Proceed date will remain July 8, 2015.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the contract amendments to the
Conflict Attorneys' contracts between the County of Franklin and Eric Weis brod, Kulla
Barkdoll and Associates, James Reed, and Todd Sponseller that effective August 8,
2015 through December 31, 2015 there shall be four (4) contracted Conflict Attorney
positions. All other terms and conditions of the original contracts will remain in full force
and effect.
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The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania State University to provide a one-day
workshop/training program on logic models at a cost of$19945.00. This program is part
of an ongoing review of various county operations for identifying key metrics for superior
performance and implementing the tools to measure that performance.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS