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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, March 5, 2020, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery 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.
Chairman Keller asked to amend the agenda to include a change order from
Frantz Plumbing for the Archives project. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the February 25, 2020 and February 27, 2020
meeting.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the report to
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Budget and Program Support, Office of
Children, Youth & Families showing revenue and expenditures of Act 148 funding for
October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. The total amount of the report is
$3,368,997.00 for 2019/2020 fiscal year.
The Board reviewed Commissioner Office matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute change order #9 from Lobar, Inc. for storm drainage redesign at
the Judicial Center project for an additional amount of $17,193.07.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioner Office matters. John Hart, Project
Manager explained this change order is for a subcontractor to test the gas system in the
data center. He is reviewing this with the contractor to see who is responsible for paying
this bill since it was not included in the bid. On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute change order #4 from Frantz Plumbing for a subcontractor to test and start the
clean agent system in the data center room at the Archives building for an additional
cost of $935.00.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the contract between the County of Franklin and nCourt to provide
credit card payment options at the Magisterial District Judge Offices (MDJ) throughout
the County. nCourt will install credit card readers in each of the seven MDJ offices and
provide a payment portal for people to pay fines and fees via credit card. In return,
users will pay a user fee included in the payment transaction. There is no cost to the
County.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the subgrant agreement
between the County of Franklin and Vital Strategies to hire staff, execute contracts and
develop protocols for effective expansion of Opioid Agonist Treatment "OAT." Fully
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incorporate OAT into Jail-to-Community-Treatment program and offer OAT to anyone
who needs it within the facility and to work closely with PCCD designated TA provider;
disseminate program model within PrimeCare; educate other criminal justice
stakeholders; collect data and evaluate program outcomes in cooperation with Vital
Strategies and its initiative partners. The cost of the service is $313,364.00 and is
covered by the County Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment Grant. This
agreement is for the period of January 31, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Global Data Consultants, LLC to
provide network cabling in the Archives warehouse where wireless access points can be
installed at a cost of $3,262.39.
The Board reviewed additional Information Technology Services matters. On a
motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved
for the Chairman of the Board to execute the renewal maintenance agreement between
the County of Franklin and SADA Systems, Inc. for continued use of Google Apps for
business licenses as well as email, instant messaging, calendaring, and cloud storage at
a cost of $91,374.00 per year, for the period of March 16, 2020 through March 15, 2022.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Skelly and Loy notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Chapter 105 General
Permit being applied by PA Department of Transportation to replace the existing culvert
pipe that carries a UNT to Raccoon Creek located in Quincy Township.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, R. Lee Royer and Associates notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Permit being
applied by County Wide Development, Inc. for a residential development located in
Washington Township.
The Board met with Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director and the Controller
Harold Wissinger for Salary Board matters. Also in attendance was John Thierwechter,
Assistant County Administrator.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. with a motion by John T. Flannery;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski