HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-29 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, January 29, 2009, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the minutes of January 22, 2009 meeting.
The Board reviewed Agriculture Extension matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Lease Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Agriculture Extension for lease of property on Franklin
Farm Lane for use by the Therapeutic Riding Center at a cost of $1.00 for the period of
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget Transfer in the amount of
$70,000.00 for death penalty cases.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and ATA Alarm and Communication Systems, Inc. for
monitoring of the Department of Emergency Services Building at a cost of $100.00 per
year for the period of January 15, 2009 through January 14, 2012.
The Board reviewed additional Emergency Services matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the Radiological Emergency Support Procedures for
incidents at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board
to execute the Contract between the County of Franklin and Delta Dental to provide dental
insurance for County employees for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2010.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Fourth Addendum to the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and PrimeCare Medical, Inc. dated May 30, 2002 for
obtaining and providing medical care to inmates at the Franklin County Prison to change
the effective date to August 1, 2008; cost of $1,417,941.11 annually or $118,161.76
monthly. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force
and effect.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Housing Trust Fund Grant
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Indian Lake Camp Corporation to provide
grant money in the amount of $2,500.00 to pay for operating expenses in running the
Indian Lake Camp Corporation water system to be completed by December 31, 2009.
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The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Chambersburg Waste Paper Co., Inc. for preventative maintenance to the self-contained
compactor located at the Falling Spring Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at cost of $200.00
and $90.00 per semi-annual check for the period of January 1, 2009 through December
31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget Adjustment to
increase budget for the purchase of one filing system. No County Funds are required.
The Board reviewed Recorder of Deeds Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between
the County of Franklin and Richard K. Hoskinson, Esquire to provide contracted attorney
services at a cost of $2,194.00 per year for the period of January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Register of Wills Office matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between
the County of Franklin and Richard K. Hoskinson, Esquire to provide contracted attorney
services at a cost of $2,194.00 per year for the period of January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from Midwest
Employers Casualty Company (MECC) to provide Excess Workers' Compensation
insurance at a cost of $44,383.00 for the period of February 1, 2009 through February 1,
2010.
The Board reviewed Treasurer's Office matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract between the
County of Franklin and Clinton Barkdoll, Esquire to provide contracted attorney services at
a cost of $1,545.00 per year for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2009.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Agreement between the County of Franklin and The Printing Department LLC/TPD LLC to
provide advertising design and conceptual development related to the 225th anniversary at
a cost of $2,625.00 for the period of January 29, 2009 through May 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising to provide
four bill boards along Interstate 81 and Route 30 at a cost of $33,640.00 for the period of
January 29, 2009 through March 1, 2010.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Where and When for advertising
in the Where and When Spring 2009 Issue at a cost of $1,470.00 for the period of January
29, 2009 through March 20, 2009.
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The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Professional
Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and Prettyman Broadcasting to
promote the Live & Learn Weekend in fifty-six 30-second spots on WLTF and WICL at a
cost of $896.00 for the period of January 29, 2009 through February 10, 2009.
In accordance with Pennsylvania Acts 67 and 68 notifications, Waste Management
notified the County of a Joint Permit Application being applied to Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection for property located in Antrim and Montgomery
Townships.
The Board recessed at 9:35 a.m. and will reconvene at the Nursing Home at
10:00 a.m.
Dr. Barry Parks, Nursing Home Administrator, Mary Kimmel, Finance Manager
and Alma Cullers, Director of Nursing met with the Board to review the Falling Spring
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Governing Board Report which is attached and
made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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