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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, June 10, 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.
The Commissioners meeting was held remotely and everyone participated by
phone or video conferencing including commissioners, staff, public and press. The
meeting
A roll call vote was taken and individuals participating in the meeting remotely
identified themselves.
On a motion by John T. Flannery; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the June 4, 2020 meeting was reviewed. These will be decided
upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Project
Manager, explained change order #3 from J.C. Orr & Son is for the Archives building
and we are closing out the project so this will be the last change order for phase I of the
project. He continued that this change order is needed because an inspection of the
sprinkler system determined that we needed to move some of the heads in the loading
dock area. This change order also includes removal and replacement of rotted wood
decking as well as installation of drains out back of the building instead of waiting until
phase 2 to help with drainage off the roof. These change orders total $9,749.77. Mr.
Hart explained the change order from Lobar for the Judicial Center is for renovations to
ets and
loading dock draining system, all for a total of $14,652.32. He continued that this
change order also includes extending the masonry wall on the second floor and studding
wall on the first floor for an amount of $6,821.40. The total for this change order is
$21,473.72. The items will be approved in the afternoon approval session.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken and individuals participating in the meeting remotely
identified themselves.
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 June 4, 2020 meeting.
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The Board reviewed Commissioners 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 #3 from J.C. Orr & Son, Inc. for changes to the
overhead door track due to the location of the sprinkler line at the Archives building,
removal and replacement of rotted wood decking and installation of two through-wall
scuppers with downspouts, for additional cost of $9,749.77
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners 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 #19 from Lobar, Inc. to revise various
sheriff spaces, telecom closets and loading dock drainage system for an additional cost
of $21,473.72 at the New & Historic Courthouse project.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by John T. Flannery,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Mercersburg Historical Society in partnership with the Zion Union
Cemetery Association for a $5,000 award from the Tourism and Quality of Life
Enhancement Grant for continued care and maintenance including mowing, tree
trimming and gravestone repair and cleaning at the Zion Union Cemetery in
Mercersburg. This agreement is for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31,
2020.
The Board reviewed additional Planning matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Resolution 2020-
08 to amend the 2019 Franklin County Citizen Participation Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Program, outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development. This includes provisions to allow virtual
meetings and reduce the public comment period from 10 days to five days.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by John T.
Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the proposal from Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. to upgrade the
outdated fire alarm panel at the Franklin County Jail, at a cost of $22,587.00. The
existing panel is no longer supported by the manufacturer. This includes installation of
the old panel and testing. The 2019-2020 PCoRP Loss Control & Safety grant will cover
Trust.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, Kinsley Materials notified the County of a
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Permit being applied for
the Mountain View Reclamation Landfill, located in Antrim Township.
Carrie Gray, County Administrator asked to include a discussion on the
Commissioners meeting format going forward. Staff is recommending moving the
meeting back to an in person format and we can utilize the Administration Annex in the
back conference room like we met before going remote. She continued that we can
keep the meeting under 25 people and practice social distancing. We can also continue
with the public comment form to engage the public who cannot attend the meeting but
we will not have the call in option available that is currently on our website. Chairman
Keller commented that barring any unforeseen uptick of the numbers with the virus he
would be fine with that. Commissioner Ziobrowski said he agrees and that in person
meetings are more desirable than video meetings. He looks forward to the personal
interaction again. Commissioner Flannery responded that he supports this as well. Ms.
Gray explained that this will be put on social media and our website so folks are updated
for next week.
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The meeting was adjourned at 1:08 p.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