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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-03 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 3, 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. Chairman Keller wanted to recognize the passing of Reverend Allie Julius Harper whose memorial service was yesterday. The Commissioners attended the visitation to show their support to his wife and family. 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 April 24, 2018 and April 26, 2018 meetings. The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the invoice from Stenograph to renew the Case Catalyst Software Agreement for the Court Reporter machines and to receive support services on the software at a cost of $3,145.00, for the period of May 3, 2018 through May 2, 2019. The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the supplemental appropriation to record additional revenue from the State and corresponding expenditures. The funding includes Opioid State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis for prevention, treatment and behavioral health services. The Board reviewed Information Technology matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Dell for a replacement KACE Deployment Appliance to deploy operating systems and image machines for a one-time cost of $21,996.68. This allows hardware driver and bio updates to be pushed to existing machines and will increase the imaging capability of the current imaging hardware. The Board reviewed Property Management 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 Aqua Power Pros LLC. to clean the restroom tile and carpet in the hallway at Adult Probation for a one-time cost of $168.70. The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the quote from Thyssenkrupp Elevator to replace a hydraulic jack on the elevator at the Ag. Heritage Center for a one-time cost of $3,938.00. Continued on page 2 In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer & Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General NPDES permit application being applied by John R. Hoffman for an addition of a shale storage yard, located in Antrim Township. nd The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and 2 Deputy Controller Etta Rotz and Mark Singer, Court Administrator, for Salary Board matters. Donna Scherer, Extension Educator with Penn State Extension, provided a presentation on the Franklin County Master Gardeners Program. Ms. Scherer explained th year anniversary. Ms. Scherer noted that the Franklin County Master Gardeners are trained by Penn State University Horticulture Experts, committed to ongoing educational opportunities and dedicated to serving the community. She continued that volunteers are required to have 45 hours of training which begin in September and end in February of each year. She shared the history of the program that originated in 1972 in the state of Washington, was started in PA in 1981 and began in Franklin County in 1993. Ms. Scherer said that Franklin County was the top performing program in the state for the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 with 151 average hours per volunteer compared to the state average of 67 hours. Ms. Scherer provided information on the community outreach that the Master Gardeners provide which includes the following: Coyle Free Library the Coyle Library was being renovated last summer; SCCAP Outreach Gleaning Project where they started a bucket brigade and gave to clients and they also gleaned extra produce from the garden to provide to food banks; SCCAP Outreach Support Circles Program where they provide education to participants; SCCAP Outreach with took leftover herbs and built salad tables that support the herbs and New Forge Crossing in Waynesboro where they provide education on growing tomatoes on their patios. Ms. Scherer explained that social media is a great way to expand and reach out to their audience. They share a Facebook page with SCCAP and also have a Franklin County Facebook page where they promote their events. Ms. Scherer explained some other outreach events they attend, provided outreach statistics and explained each of the seven gardens they have on Franklin Farm Lane. She appreciates the space the county provides them with the building, garden area and her position to organize this group. She continued that the th plant sale is on May 19 and the proceeds from the sale go to the community outreach programs and additional trainings. She would like to bring more children into gardening by offering a school curriculum on gardening and growing their own food at the schools, which is her goal before she retires. Commissioner Thomas said this was a wonderful presentation and agreed on the need to get the children engaged or there will be problems. He mentioned there are also health benefits to being a Master Gardener with Steve Nevada, Assistant responded that being outside in general in many instances, especially with depression and making social contacts, has a positive impact on mental health. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that what Master Gardeners give back to the community is priceless but asked how they are funded. Ms. Scherer responded that 20 hours of her salary is funded by the county for this program and the other 20 hours are funded by the Mosquito-borne Illness grant program through the PA Department of Environmental Protection. The plant sale pays for speakers, their education and outreach programs. She said Property Management takes care of all lawn care and the buildings are provided by the County including the new barn that is now being constructed which will make the gardens a real showpiece. Chairman Keller said we are blessed to have the Master Gardeners Program and thanked her for her leadership. It is said that love Continued on page 3 makes the world go around and he feels it makes our community go around also. He continued that Master Gardeners are great people and they help our community and he encourages anyone that has time to get to the plant sale, since there are good quality plants available and all are made with love. His wife Rebecca has been a Master Gardener for years now and they have hostas at his house to prove it. Ms. Scherer said that Rebecca Keller helped her put a preschool program together a few years ago. The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ Robert L. Thomas _____________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski