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THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 24, 2018, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. 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 in
attendance 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 May 17, 2018 meeting.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the quote from Baers Sign Service,
LLC to replace two signs at the Aging Office on Norland Avenue and the Mont Alto
Senior Activity Center for a total cost of $1,015.00. Insurance will reimburse $525.00 for
the Norland Avenue sign.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the grant agreement
between the County of Franklin and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
(PEMA) for the 2017/2018 Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant
Program in the amount of $11,990.00 with a county match of $2,398.00, for the period of
October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the agreement between
the County of Franklin and the Tuscarora School District for the School-Based Probation
program. The school district agrees to provide $9,125.84 for the services during the
2018-2019 school year. Franklin County will carry liability insurance for its employees
and the program.
The Board reviewed Sheriff Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the purchase of a transport van
from Tri-Star Ford of Tyrone, Inc. to replace a transport van with high mileage. The cost
of the vehicle is $40,118.88 which includes 911 Rapid Response Upfitter and trade-in.
Request for quotes were requested with two responses. This quote is the lowest
qualified quote.
The Board reviewed additional Sheriff Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the purchase of a vehicle
from Tri-Star Ford of Tyrone, Inc. to replace a vehicle with high mileage. The cost of the
vehicle is $36,489.76 which includes 911 Rapid Response Upfitter and trade-in.
Request for quotes were requested with three responses. This quote is the lowest
qualified quote.
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In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Chambersburg
Energy, LLC notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection Title V Operating permit renewal application being applied for property
located in Guilford Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, August Mack
Environmental notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection State Only Operating Air renewal permit being applied for Wenger Feeds Mill
located in Shippensburg, PA.
The Board met with Charles Martin, Human Resources Generalist, Controller
Harold Wissinger and Sheriff James Brown for Salary Board matters.
The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the revised job descriptions for the
following positions: Chief Public Defender position description, E9-1-1 Assistant
Communications Coordinator, E9-1-1 Training and Quality Coordinator, Hazardous
Material Specialist, Incident Support Officer and Assistant Director, Emergency Services
Emergency Management Coordinator.
John Hart, Project Manager, provided a second presentation on a Revised
Facility Plan for Administration Annex and Archives Facilities. Last Thursday, Mr. Hart
presented a revised plan to the Board and today is seeking feedback from the board.
Mr. Hart explained again that this new plan is to use the Grant Street property as an
Archives building after using it for temporary quarters for the Commissione
storage during the construction project. This new plan will include a new building on the
corner of Second Street and Grant Street for administration offices. He continued that
John Boozer from Franklin Advisory explained it best last week that this would give the
County a better product with the same price and gain 30 additional parking stalls and it
will give us a new administration building with 30,000 square feet. Mr. Hart continued
that the budget is in line and we have contingency funds built in for possible adjustments
in programming. Everything lines up as far as costs. Mr. Boozer responded that he
thinks this is the best solution and he has trouble coming up with any negatives. He said
Christianson from Noelker and Hull said you
get a building that is functionally efficient with programming with approval of this plan.
Chairman Keller explained that when the new building is complete, administration
functions will move over to the new building and the Magisterial District Judge and
Domestic Relations will move to the Courthouse Annex
new plan no one currently in the Administration Annex would have to move to transition
space. Commissioner Thomas said transition space would have been expensive. He
asked if this was figured into cost savings with the new plan and Mr. Hart responded it
was not. He continued that savings would increase when transition costs are included.
Mr. Hart responded that with a new building there would be fewer maintenance costs for
the first 10 years. Controller Harold Wissinger was in attendance and stated that he
feels this is a much better plan but recommends the board look at building up rather than
out for future expansion years down the road. He said building out would take away
parking. Mr. Hart responded that we can do an analysis to see what the costs would be
and we do need to design this building to be able to expand. Commissioner Thomas
said he is fine with this proposal and is making a motion to proceed with this plan. On a
motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the
alternative plan for Administration Annex and Archives facilities. Chairman Keller
mentioned that when Commissioner Ziobrowski notified him of being absent today he
expressed his support for the revised plan and proceeding with it today. Chairman
Keller added that he did not hear any negative comments from the community on this
plan and some expressed support for it.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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Robert L. Thomas