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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-22 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 22, 2018, 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 March 13, 2018 and March 15, 2018 meetings. 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 & Beverage License to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the Path Valley Senior Activity Center at a cost of $82.00. 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 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 Software Support Agreement between the County of Franklin and Geo-Comm, Inc. to keep the Geographic Information System and 911 Master Street Index in line to assist in the transition into the Next Generation 911/upgrade requirements at a cost of $1,268.00, for the period of May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. This will also improve the turnaround time when municipalities request assistance assigning addresses. Cost will be covered by the 911 Surcharge Tax. 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 Software Support Agreement between the County of Franklin and TriTech Software Systems for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software at the 911 Center in the amount of $94,613.66, for the period of April 18, 2018 through April 17, 2019. Cost will be covered by Act 12 911 Universal Surcharge Tax. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter of Engagement between the County of Franklin and Korn Ferry Hay Group to provide actuarial services related to the County’s retiree health plan to do calculations required for annual financial statements under GASB 45, 74 and 75 at a cost of $1,500.00, for the period of March 22, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Cost will be covered by OPEB Administration Funds. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the grant application to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to provide a Mental Health Co-Responder embedded with the Chambersburg Police Department to be available to assist with the engagement of individuals with mental illness into the Mental Health and Human Service system diverting the individuals away from the criminal justice system. The grant amount request is for $150,000.00. The Board reviewed Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Grant Agreement between the County of Franklin and the Commonwealth of PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide a grant in the amount of $13,583.00 for the continuation of the Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet program. The grant period is June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Epiroc notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General permit for discharges of stormwater application being applied for industrial activities, located in Peters Township. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Synthetic Minor Operating Permit Renewal application being applied for their current facility, located in Guilford Township. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES permit application being applied by LLT Partners, LLC. for a 21 unit residential townhouse condo project, located in Washington Township. Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to review the 2018 expense and revenue budget performance through January, 2018. Ms. Beckner advised that the county’s health insurance plan is a high deductible plan that includes a health savings arrangement. Again this year, the county made a contribution to the HSA plan for all eligible participating employees. This upfront contribution was properly recorded in January, but as a result, created a year-to-date variance in expense budgets for most departments. She continued that consistent with prior years, the impact will be softened as the year progresses. Ms. Beckner explained there were also payroll taxes, association fees and dues and maintenance agreement fees, but at this time she expects them to balance out over the balance of the year. She said general fund expenses are at 8.6% of budgeted expenses. Ms. Beckner said revenues are 1.5% collected of general fund revenue budget which amounts to $673,740.00. Ms. Beckner reported that the tax bills for 2018 went out at the beginning of this month so revenues on the report pertain to prior year supplemental and interim billings as well as tax claims. She explained that relating to revenues, Juvenile Probation receives the biggest part of their annual revenue budget in January each year from the State. The Treasurer’s revenues are trending ahead as a result of sales of dog licenses at the beginning of the year. The Board recessed at 9:45 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. for an Election Board meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS