HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-03 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, December 3, 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 November 24, 2015 meeting.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Lease
Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Borough of Mercersburg for the
county to lease office space at Borough Hall for the Magisterial District Justice Office for
an amount of$901.77 per month for the period of January 1, 2016 through December
31, 2016 with the option to renew for an additional twelve month term and an increase of
3%.
The Board reviewed Tax Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the quote from Printaway to print tax collector envelopes including
postage at a total cost of$33,930.00. The vendor is requesting payment up front but the
County will be reimbursed by the townships for their portion of the envelopes and
postage expense. The approximate amount the county will receive from the townships
will be $14,435. Quotes were requested and two vendors responded. This was the
lowest qualified quote.
Phil Tarquino, Planning Director, was present to provide the Franklin County
Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant Committee recommendations. Mr.
Tarquino explained the committee received applications for this funding round and the
committee has reviewed them. He said the committee consists of John Hart, Carrie
Gray, Teresa Beckner, Patti Nitterhouse and himself. The grant funds to allocate are in
the amount of$225,000.00 from hotel tax funds and $125,000.00 from Act 13/Marcellus
Shale. The following is the committee's recommendations: from Marcellus Shale funds:
The Conservation Fund will use funds to complete the purchase of the Eagle Rock
property in Greene Township in the amount of$91,855.00; MACWeII to develop a
streamside trail on Johnson Run in Mercersburg in the amount of$33,145.00. For
Tourism Funds: Capitol Theatre to be used for digital marquee improvements in the
amount of$53,700.00; Conococheague Institute to develop trails and signage at the
Welsh Run farm in the amount of$47,297.00; DCI filing on behalf of Franklin County
Cyclist Organization in partnership with the Borough of Chambersburg for a bike
pedestrian study in the amount of$5,250.00; MACWeII to complete their project in the
amount of$3,185.00; Renfrew to reconstruct an historic limekiln in the amount of
$47,300.00; Washington Township to develop signage and amenities at the Monterey
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Pass Battlefield for an amount of$36,467.00; Waynesboro Historical Society to archive
records in the amount of$6,801.00; and Waynesboro Theater for facade improvements
in the amount of$25,000.00. Mr. Tarquino said all these projects have the support of
their local municipalities. Chairman Keller said he feels the recommendations are
appropriate. Commissioner Ziobrowski wanted to stress this is not general fund money,
it's from Marcellus Shale and Hotel Tax to be used for this purpose. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
recommendations and authorized staff to move forward with forwarding the contracts to
the entities.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS