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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021
The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the January 4, 2021 and January 6, 2021 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon in the afternoon approval session.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. John Hart, Project
Manager explained change orders number 24 and 25 from Lobar for the Administration
Building and change order #48 from Lobar for the Judicial Center Project. The items will
be approved in the afternoon approval session.
County Solicitor Mark Orndorf attended virtually to ask for approval of an item
that was discussed a couple of weeks ago during an executive session. Attorney
Orndorf provided an explanation on the settlement agreement that he is requesting the
Board approve today. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T.
Flannery; unanimously approved the Settlement for the tax assessment appeal of NTP
Chambersburg, LLC v. Franklin Co. BART, No. 2018-4765. The property is located at
949 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The
proposed stipulation will keep the current assessment of $645,750.00 for the 2019 and
2020 tax years, but increase the assessment to $705,100.00 for the 2021 tax year.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the
items that were reviewed.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by John T. Flannery, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the January 4, 2021 and January 6, 2021
meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the Title XIX Medicaid Grant
between the County of Franklin, PA Department of Aging, and PA Department of Human
Services in the amount of $123,948.00 for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30,
2023. This grant is to provide medical assistance funding to the Franklin County Agency
of Aging for information and referral services relating to Medical Assistance.
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 addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with TTech
Services, LLC to extend the agreement through December 31, 2021 for consultation
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services and oversight on an as needed basis to the County Audio/Visual needs in the
County's court and administration buildings. All other terms of the agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional 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 2021 Extension of Solicitor Engagement
Agreement between the County and Black and Davidson to extend the agreement
(dated January 28, 2020) through December 31, 2021 for legal services. All other terms
of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed additional Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the
Franklin County Elected Official Solicitor Agreement between the County of Franklin and
David Wertime to provide solicitor services for the Clerk of Courts Office at the cost of
$5,169.90 for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Change Order #24 from Lobar, Inc. to drill 9 grommet
holes for counter equipment to accommodate power and data wiring onsite at the
Administration building for an additional cost of $326.29.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Change Order #25 from Lobar, Inc. to provide 4 door
closers where automatic door operators were deleted at doors 106 and 824 at the
Administration building for an additional cost of $999.03.
The Board reviewed additional 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 Change Order #48 from Lobar, Inc. to revise the
installation method for concrete pavers on top of the tunnel at the Judicial Center project
for an additional cost of $5,260.31.
The Board reviewed additional 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 agreement between the County of Franklin and
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the second county grant for the Grants for
Election Modernization and Security (GEMS) Program to receive an additional $5,179.93
reimbursement towards the cost of our new voting system.
The Board reviewed Criminal Justice & Grant Management matters. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved
the amendment to the agreement between the County of Franklin and Acadia
Healthcare, White Deer Run, LLC dated October 1, 2017. This amendment will extend
the original contract through September 30, 2021, for the provision of in-patient
treatment services for Good Wolf Treatment Court participants.
The Board reviewed additional Criminal Justice & Grant Management matters.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously
approved the Project Modification Request for PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency
(PCCD) for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in the amount of
$150,000.00. Due to COVID-19, inmates have not been able to attend outpatient
treatment meetings and providers have not been able to provide in-house services. This
modification would move funding from Outpatient Treatment Services to Medications to
cover increased costs of medication. Medical personnel have determined that the use of
Subutex strips is more effective and less easily diverted.
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The Board reviewed Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the renewal of the
agreement between the County of Franklin and Keystone Health in the amount of
$15,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, to provide
psychiatric and therapy services for Case Assisted ReEntry (CARE) program
participants.
The Board reviewed additional Day Reporting Center matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the
agreement between the County of Franklin and Peerstar, LLC, to provide peer support
services for inmates in the Jail and for released individuals in the community who are in
the Case Assisted Re-Entry (CARE) program at a total amount of $14,000.00 for the
period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the
Chairman of the Board to execute the request for services from Tyler Technologies in
the amount of $3,000.00 to create an additional test environment of our MUNIS system
to install and test the new version of MUNIS to help prepare for the system upgrade later
this year.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute amendment #2 to the Food Services Agreement (dated April 1, 2019) between
the County of Franklin and Summit Food Service, LLC to extend the agreement for three
(3) additional one (1) year terms. In addition, Summit agrees to invest up to $18,625
during the term of the agreement for upgrade of the facility. In the event of a terminated
agreement, the County of Franklin will reimburse Summit for their invested dollars.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, the Pennsylvania Department of
Corrections notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, Solid Waste Management Program Application for a beneficial use permit for
removal of coal ash at SCI-Camp Hill in Lower Allen Township to be transported to
Nitterhouse Masonry Products, LLC, Guilford Springs Facility in Guilford Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:09 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