HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-15 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, October 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 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 October 6, 2015 and October 8, 2015
meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Food and Beverage License to the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture for the Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center at a cost of$82.00. It is a
state regulation to have a food and beverage license renewed annually. There is no
increase from last year and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Block
Grant
The Board reviewed Children and Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; 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 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. 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 Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Memorandum
of Understanding between the County of Franklin and the Franklin County Conservation
District to address district operations, functions and responsibilities as they relate to both
state law and the county government in order to provide the highest degree of mutual
understanding and cooperation. This Agreement will be reviewed every five years or as
needed.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
renewal proposal between the County of Franklin and The Zigmund Co. Ltd., for
insurance consulting services which remain the same as 2015: $5,000.00 charged
annually, plus an hourly fee of$100.00 for consultation and $50.00 for clerical support
time; federal mileage rate per travel mile, and other expenses incurred, if any, for the
period of November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016.
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The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation for the Coroner to request additional appropriations in the amount of
$22,500.00 for expected costs during the remainder of the year to include cell phone
forensics software course coordinated by the Coroner, state certifications, related travel
costs and additional equipment purchases.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subrecipient Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Washington Township for the distribution of 2014
Community Development Block Grant funds, in the amount of$138,987.00, for the
Calimer Drive Sewer Extension Project.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement
between the County of Franklin and RA Hill General Contractor to provide excessive
snow removal at the Courthouse complex, Franklin Farm and the Administrative Annex
on an as needed basis at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 for the period of January 1,
2016 through December 31, 2016. Daily rates and premium rates are based on the type
of equipment used for a specific job.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Ingenco Distributed
Energy notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Title V Air Permit application being applied for a landfill gas to electricity facility located in
Greencastle.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis Kauffman
Surveying notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection General Permit application being applied by Oak Spring Farms for two stream
crossings, utility line, ES&S and SWM facilities for Oak Spring Farms located in Antrim
Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Carl Bert&Associates
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES
Permit application being applied by Matrix Development Group for commercial/industrial
development proposed located in Southampton Township.
The Board reviewed 2016 health care benefits. Chairman Keller said the Board
reviewed the 2016 health care benefits at length on Tuesday and the Board had a
favorable approval of the change to Highmark Blue Shield. Chairman Keller asked
Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, if any employees responded with concerns
or questions and Ms. Bloyer responded that no one has. Commissioner Thomas said he
explained to employees in a couple offices that we are just changing vendors and it's still
the Blue's network and the website is very user friendly. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to negotiate and
proceed with a contract with Highmark Blue Shield.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2015 expense
and revenue budget performance through August, 2015. She reported there are
frontloaded expenses which create a variance for several departments but this will level
out as the year progresses. Human Services Enhancement grants have been charged
against the general fund with no corresponding budget. These expenses were budgeted
in the special projects fund where the Board had set aside money for this purpose. Ms.
Beckner said general fund expenses, including county share, are at 66% of budgeted
expenses compared to 64.2% in August of 2014. She said General Fund is on track for
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current year to end with the entire budget being expended. Ms. Beckner reported
revenues are 86.5% collected of general fund revenue budget compared to 86.8% in
August, 2014. Ms. Beckner said that property taxes are on track through August with
$33.8 million collected out of$34.7 million billed, leaving $900,000 still to be collected.
The county's average collections through August for the five year period of 2010-2014
are 92.5%. The county's billings were $36,800 more than budgeted and $366,600 more
than 2014. She said for 2015, one mill generates $1,410,958 of tax revenue, compared
with $1,395,301 for 2014, an increase of 1.1%. Ms. Beckner reported the 2016 budget
preparations are underway. The packets have been completed and submitted. She
said Fiscal staff is in the process of compiling the information to make sure that all
requests are included for the Board's consideration. She will have more information for
review and discussion on the budget in the next several weeks.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS