HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-05 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 5, 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 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 G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the April 28, 2016 meeting.
The Board reviewed Aging Office 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 Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture for the Path Valley and Tuscarora Senior Centers, at a cost of$82.00 each. 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 additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the rental agreement between the County of Franklin and Guilford
Township Supervisors for the use of the Guilford Township Community Center at Norlo
Park for the Franklin County Area on Aging's Senior Center Picnic being held on May
27, 2016, at a cost of$300.00. Rental fee will be covered by a Pennsylvania
Department of Aging Grant.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office 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 William Bowen, to provide appraisal services on a
Commercial lot located in Downtown Chambersburg, at a cost of$2,800.00.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and Essential Management Services, LLC. to provide
assistance with yearly review and updates for submittal of annual/triennial plans and
funding requests to PEMA for 9-1-1 Wireline/Wireless/VOIP funds as required by Act 12.
This agreement will ensure proper compliance, as well as provide assistance with audits,
reconciliations and appeals. Contract term is May 30, 2016 through May 29, 2017 at a
cost of$16,200.00. Costs are eligible to be covered by Act 12 (911 Subscriber and
Consumer fees).
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The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Report to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the annual assessment of
the county chemical safety program. It also provides the data needed to create the
required annual report to the General Assembly; this is compared with other Hazmat
related grants regarding justification for requested projects, establishing reported needs
and impacts.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency 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 extended warranty with Wright Line c/o Eaton
Corp. for 911 workstations at a cost of$5,572.00 for the period of May 1, 2016 through
April 30, 2019. Warranty includes parts and labor. Costs are 911 eligible.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant Application to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of$100,000.00 for
a Franklin County Treatment Court. This court will supervise the treatment and
rehabilitation of carefully screened and selected defendants as a jail alternative.
Defendants are provided counseling, treatment, educational assistance, and health care
support and, in some cases, a reduction in supervised probation length. Grant period is
July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, the first six months of the grant planning and
training before piloting the program.
The Board reviewed Information Technology matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the proposal from Candoris for an annual bulk order to replace 46
desktop and 23 laptop computers throughout the county at a cost of$69,499.33, working
with Candoris and Dell has allowed for a 40% cost savings. Company is on State
contract pricing.
The Board reviewed Jail 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 Singer Equipment Company for the purchase of nine food carts
to replace non-repairable carts, for a one-time cost of$45,188.00. Quotes were
requested, three quotes were received; this was the lowest qualified quote. Company is
on State contract pricing.
The Board reviewed Register and Recorder matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the contract
between the County of Franklin and Info Quick Solutions, Inc. (IQR) to re-index deed
and miscellaneous records from 1923 through 1933, approximately 19,400 documents,
to add to the Recorder's current records management database, at a cost of$32,010.00
for the period of May 5, 2016 through May 5, 2017. Costs will be covered by the
Recorder's Improvement Fund.
The Board met with the Human Resources Director, the Chief Deputy Controller,
the Veterans Affairs Director and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Salary Board
matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job description
for the Applications Support Specialist position.
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The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised job description
for the Hazardous Materials Specialist position.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the new job description for
the Veteran Affairs Community Outreach and Events Coordinator position.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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