HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-23 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 23, 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 August 16, 2016 and August 18, 2016 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, August 25, 2016.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following items
were approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, August 25,
2016.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the renewal grant application to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to continue to provide housing and case management for
homeless individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. The two grants provides for
a total of 30 apartments. The grant application is requesting a total of$261,787.00.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
amendment to the Grant Agreement (dated October 27, 2015) between the County of
Franklin and Franklin County Human Services Division to extend the agreement from
January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 for Housing Trust Fund Grant funds to be
used as match funding for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant. All other
terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters and conducted a bid opening
for Sale of Barn Beams and Cut Limestone. The following bidders submitted a bid: 1)
Caleb Eby, Synergy Farm, LLC with a bid amount of$3200 (Beams - $3100 and
Limestone - $100) and 2) James L. Frey with a bid amount of$1201.00 for the Beams
only. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to award the bid to Caleb Eby for the full lot.
Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, requested an executive session to discuss
Pending Litigation: DB Holdings v. Franklin County Board of Assessment and Revision
of Taxes #2015-3927. John Hart, County Administrator, also requested an executive
session to discuss a personnel matter. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded
by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:03
a.m. this date for the purposes to review pending litigation matters and a personnel
matter. Ms. Shank said action will be requested after the executive session. The Board
reconvened into regular session at 11:04 a.m.
The county solicitor presented a settlement agreement for tax assessment
appeal No. 2015-3927, DB Holdings, LLC and Marsh Run Properties, LLC v. Franklin
County Board of Assessment. This appeal involves two parcels located in Waynesboro
Borough and commonly known as the former Armory. Parcel 1 involves the armory
building and 5.21 acres and Parcel 2 involves 6.76 acres of land that is subdivided but
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unimproved. Cumulatively, the previous assessment was $99,750 and the Board
approved lowering the assessment to $66,720. In implied market value figures, from
$750,000 to $501,654.00. Breaking down by parcel, the armory plus 5.21 acres is
adjusted to a fair market value of$400,000.00, which is the value the building and
acreage sold for on October 1, 2015, as well as the appraised value of the property
pursuant to an appraisal report of Steven P. O'Farrell, MAI, dated July 22, 2015. In
implied market value figures, the 6.76 acres is valued at $101,654.00. The county will
owe a refund of$945.45. The stipulation was previously approved by the Appellant,
Franklin County Board of Assessment and Waynesboro Area School District.
Waynesboro Borough did not intervene in the matter. The Board approved the
settlement agreement unanimously and authorized execution by the solicitor.
The Board recessed at 11:10 a.m.
The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and held a Franklin County Retirement
Board meeting.
Michael Shone, Peirce Park Group President, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund. The
following two actions were taken during the OPEB meeting based on the
recommendation of Mr. Shone: 1) On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by
Robert L. Thomas; because the fund is currently deemed fully funded, unanimously
approved to modify the OPEB fund portfolio classification from moderate to
conservative, which would make it a little more conservative; and 2) On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to change
the fixed income benchmark to Barclays Intermediate Government Credit index.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS