HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-24 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 , 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 24, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
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 September 15, 2015 and September 17, 2015
meetings.
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 Letter of Amendment (Amendment C) to Federal Aid Bridge Project
Reimbursement Agreement 089895 (effective date September 17, 2012) for Bridge 116
to increase project costs from $980,000.00 to $1,009,00.00, all other terms and
conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Letter of Authorization to increase the square footage (S.F.)
of deteriorated concrete for the rehabilitation of Bridge #116 from 24 S.F. to 31.7 S.F. at
an additional repair cost of$1,925.00.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Letter of Authorization for Lobar Site Development
Corporation to proceed with additional special concreate repairs required for the
rehabilitation of Bridge#116. Cost will be determined upon completion of the project,
not to exceed the Federal Reimbursement Agreement.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners/Election matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Beidel Printing House, Inc. to print, bind
and deliver the ballots for the Municipal Election being held November 3, 2015 at a cost
of$23,910.00. This bid was awarded on September 9, 2015.
The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Year-end Final report for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 submitted to
the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol for a total amount of$1,038,928.86,
detailing how each funding stream was used and reimbursements given to each provider
for services rendered.
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 agreement between the County of Franklin and Rodgers Clock
Service for the annual preventative maintenance on the tower clock of the Courthouse
for a one-time cost of$315.00.
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The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziorowsi; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Safety Program Renewal (Hands) Application to the
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Worker's Compensation for
the Self-insured Worker's Compensation Program for the period of January 1, 2016
through December 31, 2016. This application is necessary to maintain our self-
insurance status.
The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziorowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Worker's Compensation Self-insurance Renewal
Application to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker's Compensation for an application
cost of$100.00 for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. This
application is necessary to maintain our self-insurance status.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 66 and 127 notifications, Ecoland Solutions, LLC
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit application being applied by Washington Square Town Home for a 54 Unit
Apartment/Town Home Development, located in Chambersburg Borough.
The Board reviewed appointments to the Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance
(T CA) Steering Committee. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert
G. Ziorowski; unanimously approved to appoint David Keller for a term of July 1, 2015
through June 3 , 2016.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for a Retirement Board
meeting.
The Board held a Franklin County Retirement Board meeting.
Michael Shone, Peirce Park Group President, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPE ) Fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziorowski.
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