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Home My WebLink About2016-05-03 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 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. There was no public comment. The minutes of the April 28, 2016 meeting were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, May 5, 2016. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Thomas commented that he is thrilled to see a grant application from the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to allow the beginning stages of a treatment court in Franklin County. This is a significant move that has happened in our court system since he has been here. He applauds Judge Van Horn and the District Attorney for being on board with this. The items will be approved Thursday, May 5, 2016. John Hart, County Administrator, explained that Chairman Keller received an email concerning a revision to the grant for Operation Save-A-Vet/Save-A-Pet program. The contract stated 18 months but it's a 19 month contract. The PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs requested the County replace two pages of the original contract. He said no action is required with this request. The Board reviewed information regarding Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2016-09 proclaiming the month of May 2016 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. The Board presented the proclamation on the square of Chambersburg to members of the Keystone Chapter ABATE of PA. Donna Sherer, West Nile Virus Surveillance and Control Program Coordinator, was present to provide a presentation on the West Nile Virus Surveillance and Control Program and an update on the Zika Virus. Ms. Sherer explained the West Nile Surveillance Program and the different mosquito species and their life cycles. She explained that mosquitos are the most deadly animal and are a problem worldwide. She said only females bite and they need the bloodmeal to produce eggs. Ms. Sherer said West Nile came to Pennsylvania in 2000 and was primarily a disease of birds. Approximately 80% of people have no effects of the West Nile Virus but 20% are the ones that we need to worry about due to having a compromised immune system. She explained the best way to control mosquitos is to clean up around the home and don't let items that hold water lying around. She also recommended consumers protecting themselves by using an EPA registered mosquito repellant and treat clothing and gear with Permethrin. Ms. Sherer explained how they dip for larvae, trap adults and provide larval control and adult mosquito control for the surveillance program in Franklin County. Ms. Sherer informed the Board about the Zika Virus and how it is transmitted by two mosquitos. Only the one mosquito Aedes Albopictus is in Franklin County but Penn State Extension knows where they are active and where to treat for them. There needs to be more education and everyone needs to wear mosquito repellent. She explained that there are still questions about the Zika virus causing birth defects since there is not a 100% accurate study. For now, the best things a consumer can do is to use mosquito repellent, be careful where vacationing, and they need to talk to their doctor. Nina Continued on page 2 Redding, Penn State Extension District Extension Director, explained the administrative side of the West Nile program and how they received $59,300.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection Agency this year. Ms. Redding informed the Board that the Master Gardeners in Franklin County were recognized for having the most volunteer hours in the state. Out of the sixty-two counties, Franklin County has the top performing master gardener program with 151 hours per master gardener volunteer compared to second highest at 62 hours per volunteer. She said our program has exceeded the expectation. Ms. Redding wanted to publicly thank Donna and her program for this achievement. The Commissioners thanked Ms. Sherer for her informative presentation. Chairman Keller thanked Commissioner Thomas for his service on the Extension Board and for arranging this presentation. The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 PM for an Election Board meeting. The Board reconvened and attended an Election Board meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:18 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. 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