HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-11 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 11, 2016, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. The Board
attended the Prison Board meeting at the Jail. 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 announced that Commissioner Ziobrowski will not be attending
the meeting today. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved the minutes of the August 2, 2016 and August 4, 2016 meetings.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner
Thomas asked Kurt Hoffeditz, Chief Information Officer, to explain board action item #4,
agreement with Candoris. Mr. Hoffeditz explained that the county has a local server
infrastructure in the courthouse basement and this agreement will allow us to relocate
that equipment out to the Department of Emergency Services and combine it with the
equipment purchased from Candoris to support their live environment and support
county functions. He said when complete, the Administration Annex will be a backup for
DES and DES will be a backup for county functions. Commissioner Thomas asked Mr.
Hoffeditz to explain further board action item #3, Quote from Morefield
Communications. Mr. Hoffeditz explained that they are upgrading and replacing network
switches for fiber communications. The new switches will have 10 times the capacity
compared to what is currently there. He said the switches will manage traffic back and
forth from downtown, Admin Annex, DES and the Jail. Steve Nevada, MH/ID/EI
Administrator, and Jennifer Wenzel, Program Specialist II with MH/ID/EI, were present to
explain board action item #2, application to Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Ms. Wenzel explained that this is a new grant to serve families who are
chronic homeless and have one member of the family that is diagnosed with a mental
illness. This grant is similar to the other HUD grants except for families and not
individuals. Mr. Nevada said there are no local programs that support families like this
one will.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Temporary Space License Agreement between the County of
Franklin and the American National Red Cross for use of the multi-purpose training
room, office space (when available) and storage space at the Department of Emergency
Services, located at 390 New York Avenue, for the Period of November 1, 2016 through
October 31, 2017.
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The Board reviewed Grants/Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) in the amount of$291,182.00, with a $35,908 required in-kind match from Mental
Health and Managed Care. Funds will be used to begin a new program which will
provide housing and supportive services for chronically homeless families, including
individuals diagnosed with mental illness. The program will provide a total of ten 2-3
bedroom apartments.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Morefield Communications to
upgrade/replace three network switches for the Courthouse, Courthouse Annex and
Administrative Annex, at a cost of$41,911.00. The existing switches are reaching
capacity and do not allow for optimal use of the fiber infrastructure. Company is on
State contract.
The Board reviewed Information Technology/Emergency Services matters. —
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved
for the Chairman of the Board to execute the service attachment between the County of
Franklin and Candoris to upgrade the County's Virtual Service Cluster, at a cost of
$143,592.46. This upgrade will accommodate the Department of Emergency Services
(DES) computer environment until all of the DES servers can be transitioned to virtual
servers. This virtual service cluster also serves as back-up for all county offices; and
upgrades will replace servers that have reached their useful life. Company is on State
contract.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Amendment to the agreement
between the County of Franklin and the Mercersburg Area Council for Wellness, Inc. to
extend the 2014 Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant through June 30, 2017.
This extension is needed due to a delay in grant notification from DCNR, since these
funds will be used for a required local match. All other terms and conditions of the
original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the amendment to the original
Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Franklin and Central
Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (CPTA)(dated 5/24/16) to include subrecipient
federal award requirements, for the period of April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
CPTA was the subrecipient of Franklin County MATP funds, and this is required by
federal regulations.
The Board reviewed Tuscarora Managed Care matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between
the County of Franklin and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (TMCA) for the Franklin
County Archives Department to provide imaging (scanning), file conversion and file
destruction services for TMCA medical records. TMCA shall reimburse the county
$5,000.00 upon contract signing and an additional $5,000.00 upon accepted completion
of services.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Franklin County
Conservation District notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection General Permit application being applied for by Marvin Priest
for the replacement of an existing metal driveway culvert with a concrete pipe, located in
Antrim Township.
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, asked the Board to approve a resolution
concerning the joinder with Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (CPTA). She
said this is a follow up from March when the Board entered into a series of agreements
with CTPA to provide transportation services in the county. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved Resolution #2016-10,
which is attached and made a part of these minutes, for the purpose of authorizing the
joinder of Franklin County with the Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Logan Swartz, from C.S. Davidson Engineers, was present for the award/reject
of the 2016 Bridge Maintenance Program bids. He explained that all the bids were
reviewed and his recommendation is to award to Lobar Associates since they are the
lowest bidder and he said they have worked with Lobar in the past and they have
completed satisfactory work for them. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by
David S. Keller; unanimously approved to award the bid for the 2016 Bridge
Maintenance Program to Lobar Associates for a total bid price of$137,999.45 and to
send a Notice of Intent to Award to Lobar Associates. This proposal is the lowest
responsible bidder.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 10:14 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
pending litigation matters and two tax assessment appeals (American Real Estate
Investment vs. Franklin County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes). Ms.
Shank stated that there may be action required after the executive session. The Board
reconvened into regular session at 10:25 a.m.
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, asked the Board to approve a settlement
agreement and general release that contains a confidentiality clause that has specific
terms that cannot be discussed in a public setting. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved a settlement agreement and
general release.
The County Solicitor also asked the Board to approve the settlement of two tax
assessment appeals. The first appeal was In Re American Real Estate Investment,
LP(Docket 2012-4669). The original assessment for this parcel was $1,077,450 which
equates to an implied market value of$7,587,676. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously authorized a settlement of$11,070,720 in
2013, $11,784,960 in 2014, and $12,499,200 in 2015 and 2016. The settlement was
previously authorized by the Franklin County Board of Assessment, CASD and the
taxpayer. This will result in additional taxes owing to Franklin County. The second
appeal was In Re American Real Estate Investment, LP(Docket 2012-4670). The
original assessment for this parcel was $1,263,200 which equates to an implied market
value of$8,895,774. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller;
unanimously authorized a settlement of$13,020,000 in 2013, $13,860,000 in 2014, and
$14,700,000 in 2015 and 2016. The settlement was previously authorized by the
Franklin County Board of Assessment, CASD and the taxpayer. This will result in
additional taxes owing to Franklin County.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-10
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
FRANKLIN PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE JOINDER OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY WITH THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Pennsylvania deems it
advisable that Franklin County ("County")join with the Central Pennsylvania Transportation
Authority ("CPTA") and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County hereby approves
submitting a Resolution to set forth its intent to have County join with CPTA; and
WHEREAS, the materials submitted as part of the joinder process, including Application
for Joinder, Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and proposed bylaws are
conditioned on the approval of the joinder by County and CPTA.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Franklin
County that said Board of Commissioners does hereby ratify and approve the proposed joinder of
County with CPTA; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Board Chair and/or Vice-Chair, under the guidance of
the County Solicitor, are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all actions
necessary and execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents that may be required or
necessary to carry out the intentions of the foregoing.
Resolved this 111h day of August, 2016.
Board of Cointnissioners of Franklin County
D. ;°� Iler, Chair
Robert L. Thomas, Commissioner Attest:
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Robert G. Ziobrowski, Commissioner Carrie Cera Assistaot� ty
Administrator