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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, June 17, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the June 10, 2020 meeting were reviewed. These will be decided
upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Carrie Gray, County
Administrator explained that we implemented a guide rail project and solicited proposals
because we had a number of vehicles damage guide rails on county bridges. C.S.
Davidson is to provide engineering services and, in conjunction with our Bridge
Maintenance team, get the guide rails purchased, installed and approved by PennDOT.
The item will be approved in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed information to appoint a Chairman to the Franklin County
Assessment Appeals Board. Chairman Keller explained that the assessment law has
changed and that the appeals board used to appoint the chairman for their board but
now the Commissioners are required to appoint the Chairman for the Assessment
Board. Commissioner Ziobrowski stated that he has known Kerry Watson for over 30
years, he is a manager and he was also a real estate professional and he finds him to be
of good judgment and good character. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded
by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to appoint Kerry Watson as the Chairman
for the Assessment Appeals Board.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 11:08 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review pending litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session
at 11:39 a.m. No action was required after the executive 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.
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 10, 2020 meeting.
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The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the proposal from C.S. Davidson, Inc. for engineering services in
conjunction with the Bridge Maintenance Program Guide Rail Project. Guide rail
repairs of county bridges 5, 26, 93 and 104 are required due to vehicular collisions. C.S.
Davidson proposes to bid this work concurrently with the Bridge Maintenance Paving
Project, as a separate contract to minimize contractor markup and advertising
costs. This proposal is for an estimated cost of $60,300.00 which includes construction
costs and engineering costs.
The Board reviewed information on debt refunding opportunities with John Frey,
were low before the pandemic and have stayed very low. Mr. Frey explained the five
bonds that the County has now and that, out of the five bonds, two would qualify for
refunding. He explained that the 2013 and 2014 bonds can be refinanced together to
achieve a net savings of approximately $103,000.00. He continued that he estimates
the bank loan rate of 1.70% but the actual results would be determined from the results
of a PFM Competitive bank loan RFP process. Mr. Frey recommends going through an
RFP process to include all local and regional banks. PFM would receive the responses
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back, they would summarize them and present them at the July 22 or 29
Commissioners Meeting where the Board could review the proposals and see if they can
reach their savings goal. He continued that an ordinance would need approval the
following week after a decision is made. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that given the
volatility of the market place we are not sure where the interest rates will go so can the
county pull the plug and what to what expense. Mr. Frey responded that PFM would be
no charge and the only expense would be to pay some advertising costs so it would be
minimal. The Board approved Mr. Frey to proceed with the RFP process.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 1:18 p.m. this date for the
purpose to review potential litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 1:54 p.m. No action was required after the executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:54 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery.
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