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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-05 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 5, 2019, 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 August 27, 2019 and August 29, 2019 meeting. The Board reviewed Emergency Services maters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Interoperability and Site Sharing Agreement between the County of Franklin and PA State Police to allow tower site sharing. Both parties can transmit over shared talk groups in conjunction with an authorized temporary communications patch mutually agreed upon by both parties or in the event of emergency or exigent circumstances. Contract shall commence on the date of the last required Commonwealth signature and shall remain in effect for 20 years thereafter. There is no cost to this agreement. The Board reviewed Elections matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $764,364.00 for the purchase of election equipment that was mandated to be in place before the 2020 Presidential Primary. The purchase was th approved by the Board on August 8 based on a recommendation by the Election Board. Federal HAVA grant funds will provide reimbursement to the County in the amount of $152,626.00. The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Keystone Health Center to provide initial assessment for participant eligibility, schedule appointments through the Jail to Community Treatment program in conjunction with Work Release. Six to eight weeks prior to release they will conduct group or individual counseling sessions at a total cost of $6,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. All costs are covered by the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and AllCom Global Services for security consultation and design services for the new and existing county facilities at a cost not to Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. Carrie Gray, County Administrator, is requesting to award the bid for the printing of ballots to the lowest responsible bidder and asked Jean Byers, Deputy Chief Clerk, to explain further. Ms. Byers explained that we received two bids on Tuesday and while Single Point Sourcing came in lower than Beidel Printing, there were two areas where they did not meet the bid specifications. One was the distance from Chambersburg but more important is the five years of printing experience of Pennsylvania ballots. Single Point Sourcing does not have any experience with Pennsylvania ballots. For those two reasons she is recommending to award to Beidel Printing. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked for more information on the geographical requirement and Ms. Byers responded that the printer needs to be within a 30 mile radius from Chambersburg. She has to work closely with the printer to make sure everything is working the way it should so it helps that they can come directly here and not by a trucking company. She explained that this has been in place for many years. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that over the past several years, it appeared that the ballot may have to be changed at the last minute so that is the rationale for this requirement. Commissioner Thomas said that there have been very responded that ballots are very specific, very rigid and we need special machines to print the ballots. PA ballots are different from other states so having experience with PA ballots is critical. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award the bid for printing of ballots for the Municipal Election to Beidel Printing House, Inc. for a total bid price of $302.88 per precinct (73 precincts). This proposal is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and the Controller Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was President Judge Van Horn; Mark Singer, Court Administrator; Laura Kerstetter, First Assistant District Attorney; Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director; and Steve Thomas, Planning Director. The Board recognized Makenzie Cleary, Telecommunicator in the Department of Emergency Services, for receiving the Clinical Save Award from the Emergency Health Services Federation. John Thierwechter, Director of Emergency Services, explained th that on July 15, Makenzie Cleary took a call so she is here today to be recognized and the people involved are here today to tell their story. Amanda Woodring explained that her husband, Jeremy, was mowing and was stung by hornets near a lilac bush. As she was about to treat him with Benadryl and water, he became unconscious. She called 911 and Ms. Cleary answered the phone. Ms. Cleary was helpful and kept her calm and help. Mr. Thierwechter said Ms. Cleary was awarded the Clinical Save Award from the Emergency Health Services Federation and at the time she took the call she was a trainee. She has only been with the County for six months. Ms. Cleary said it was terrifying taking the call as it was her first cardiac arrest experience but Mrs. Woodring was the real hero. She stayed calm and she saved her husband. Chairman Keller said this is a great opportunity to mention that when Ms. Cleary was talking to Mrs. Woodring at the same time another telecommunicator was dispatching the ambulance. Mr. Thierwechter responded that it was a team effort. Mrs. Woodring can build an immunity to bees. By next spring he will be fully immunized against bees, wasps, etc. Commissioner Thomas said he is honored to be in their presence today and this is special. Mr. Thierwechter said he received a very nice email from the crew that responded on ho Continued on page 3 The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 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