HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-12 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, February 12, 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.
The Board attended a Franklin County Prison Board meeting.
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 February 3, 2009 and February 5, 2009
meetings.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department for payment in the amount of $20.23/day, for the period of February 6,
2009 through February 5, 2014, in addition a one time payment not to exceed $0 to
cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Subsidized Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County
Children and Youth Department for payment in the amount of $20.23/day, for the
period of February 6, 2009 through February 5, 2014, in addition a one time payment
not to exceed $0 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses.
The Board reviewed Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Consultant
Service Agreement between the County of Franklin and Bill Beyrer to provide
consulting services and oversight to the County for the installation of retirement
software and hardware at a cost of $750.00 for the period of February 4, 2009
through February 5, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Letter of Agreement between the County of Franklin and Thomas R. Donahue to
appraise property located in downtown Chambersburg at a cost of $2,200.00
payable within 30 days after the delivery of the report.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners' Office matters. On a motion
by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement dated May 22, 2008 between the County of
Franklin and Carter Goble Associates, Inc. to provide the County Facilities Master
Plan to extend the agreement from March 22, 2009 through August 22, 2009. All
other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and
effect.
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The Board reviewed FSNRC matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Capital Blue
Cross to provide skilled nursing services to Capital Blue Cross subscribers at no cost
to the County for the period of March 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between
the County of Franklin and Infocon Corporation for implementation of a virtual private
network at a cost of $1,000.00 for VPN Configuration Services initial setup fee and
$359.00 for Optional VPN Compatible Router Initial Setup Fee and $250.00 monthly
access fee for the period of March 1, 2009 and shall continue each month on a on-
going basis unless terminated by either party by providing 30 day written notice.
The Board reviewed Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (YMCA) matters. On
a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously
approved the Lease Agreement between the County of Franklin and Tuscarora
Managed Care Alliance for lease of space at the Human Services Building at a cost
of $832.54 per month paid to the County for the period of July 1, 2008 through June
30, 2009.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Federal Fiscal Year 2008 FTA Certifications and Assurances
Signature Page to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the event the
County is awarded any 5310 money with the capital equipment grant.
The Board reviewed Veterans Affairs matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from
Metro Flag Co. for purchase of 75 gross of 8"x12" 50 star polycotton US Flags at a
cost of $48.24 per gross or a total of $3,618.00. Five (5) bids were received and this
was the lowest responsible bidder.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Contract
(#0000043314) between the County of Franklin and Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development for the Tourist Promotion Assistance Grant
for the County to receive a grant amount of $64,073.00 for the grant period of July 1,
2008 through June 30, 2011.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications CEDG Engineers notified
the County of a PA Department of Environment Protection General NPDES Permit
application being applied by Molly Pitcher, LLC for stormwater discharges
associated with construction activities at the Molly Pitcher project site located in
Antrim Township.
In accordance with PA 14 notifications, CH2MHILL notified the County of an
Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit being applied by Texas Eastern Gas
Transmission, LP for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration,
production, processing or treatment operations on property located in St. Thomas
Township.
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In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, New Enterprise Stone &
Lime Co., Inc. notified the County of a PA Department of Environment Protection for
an Air Quality Permit being applied to install and operate a diesel powered generator
at the Williamson Quarry located in St. Thomas and Peters Townships.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Red Barn notified the
County of a PA Department of Environment Protection NPDES CAFO Permit
Renewal being applied by Dream Farms on property located in Lurgan Township.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a PA Department of Environment Protection
NPDES Permit being applied by V.J. Mehta for discharge of stormwater from
construction activities on property located in the Borough of Chambersburg.
The Board reviewed Jail matters and conducted a bid opening for the Sale of
a 1989 Chevrolet Astro Van. One bid was received. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to award to David Cook
for a total bid of $50.00. This was the only bid received.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS