HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-27 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 27, 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 asked to amend the agenda to include two items. John Hart,
County Administrator, explained there is a request to include an agreement to provide
matching funds from the Housing Trust Fund Grant to be used for housing units for
persons with mental health issues. Mr. Hart also is requesting 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.
Dick Starliper, Mayor of Waynesboro, provided public comment and asked for
more information on board action item #2 and if the County is being charged a fee for
the debit card system. Mayor Starliper also asked for more information on board action
item #4 and why the County is going back to microfiche.
The minutes of the October 20, 2015 and October 22, 2015 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, October 29, 2015.
Chairman Keller explained further the Housing Trust Fund agreement that was
added to the agenda today. He said the Board was requested to allocate Housing Trust
Funds for two HUD grants, each providing 10 apartment housing units to folks with
mental health issues. The Commissioners approved this expenditure a couple weeks
ago and now the agreement needs to be approved. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Franklin County Human Services
Division to provide Housing Trust Fund Grant funds in the amount of$16,012.00 to be
used as match funding for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant .
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked Mr. Hart to explain the actions Mayor Starliper questioned during public comment
time. Mr. Hart explained that item #2 is an agreement with Rapid Solutions to issue
debit cards to released inmates and there is no cost to the county. He said the fees are
charged back to the debit card which will be the inmate's money. This will be a better
system and more secure than issuing a check to them. Mr. Hart explained board action
item #4, microfilm agreement is needed because microfilm is the only permanent way of
filing records in the Register and Recorders' office that is currently approved by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Chairman Keller said the folks accessing these
records are doing it online or in the Register& Recorder's office. He said the state
approved this means of storing documents and they go to Iron Mountain for secure
storage. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked how much was budgeted for this action. Mr.
Hart responded $4,800.00 is available for this type of microfilming. The items will be
approved Thursday, October 27, 2015.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. John Hart, County Administrator,
explained this position needs to be revised because a new software system that the
State has provided has been installed in the Transportation Department which in turn
has caused a change in the duties of the Transportation Coordinator position. He said
the director is asking this position description be revised. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the revised job
description for the Transportation Coordinator position.
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Phil Tarquino, Planning Director, and Sam Thrush, Planner, were present to
conduct a public information meeting for 2015 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Applications. Mr. Tarquino said the purpose of this meeting is to introduce the
applicants to the Board. He explained there is a public hearing tonight and more public
meetings in the coming weeks. Mr. Thrush explained the Planning Office held several
public input meetings throughout the County to get public input on projects. He said
there was a kick off meeting on April 30, 2015 where the guidelines and policies were
discussed. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) announced the amount of the CDBG allocation for Franklin County is
$302,988.00. Mr. Thrush said all plans submitted meet the goals of the County's
Comprehensive plan. Seven applications were submitted requesting a total of$700,000.
Sam Thrush went through a presentation showing information on each application
submitted. The following entities submitted an application: Indian Lake Camp
Corporation is requesting $98,000.00 to fund the Phase 5 water treatment facility.
Angelo Tesorieo, Engineer, spoke that he appreciates all the past funds Indian Lake has
received and if they receive these funds they could finish the project; Letterkenny
Township Municipal Authority is requesting $55,900.00 for lateral assistance for low to
moderate income residents on Skyline Road; South Central Community Action Program
is requesting $30,000.00 to provide funds for a full-time Gleaning Coordinator. Cherry
Arvin, Grant Writer for SCCAP, spoke and explained the need for the Gleaning
Coordinator and that the funds will help to increase the program. She explained the
produce goes to senior centers, food pantries, churches or anyone who is serving low
income residents throughout Franklin County; Quincy Township is requesting
$316,250.00 for lateral assistance for low to moderate income residents in the DEP
funded waterline area, Furnace Road waterline area and future new mainline extension
area. They are also requesting funds for a future new mainline extension from the
township building to Quincy Village. Supervisor Bob Gunder spoke and explained where
the area was in reference to the map that Mr. Thrush provided. He also explained the
line going to Quincy Village is being mandated by the Department of Environmental
Protection to connect the two systems together to provide redundant water supply for
Quincy Village. Commissioner Thomas asked if this application would be a good
candidate for the competitive program and Mr. Tarquino responded it would and they
have discussed this with Quincy Township; Homes for America is requesting $98,800.00
for rehabilitation of a multi-family housing facility on Eastern Avenue in the Borough of
Greencastle. Doug Smith was present and explained Homes for America's mission and
that they provide affordable housing to the Mid-Atlantic area. He explained they provide
new developments and revitalization projects for affordable housing for the community;
Downtown Greencastle is requesting $30,000.00 for decorative crosswalks in the square
of Greencastle. Kerry Bumbaugh informed the Board that these funds should go for a
more permanent fixture unlike what the Borough of Waynesboro did that is now chipping
and falling off; and the Borough of Greencastle is requesting $77,987.25 for a curb ramp
project on Williamson and Walter Avenue. Mr. Thrush informed the Board a public input
open house is scheduled for today at 5:00 PM in the Administration Annex building. A
Second Public Hearing to review the applications and approve a budget is scheduled for
Thursday, October 29, 2015 and the last public hearing to approve the applications and
send to the State will be held on November 10, 2015, both during Commissioners Board
meetings.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:21 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Personnel matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at
10:54 a.m. No action was required after executive session.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS