HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-16 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, April 16, 2009, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas and David S. Keller. 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 L. Thomas; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously
approved the minutes of April 7, 2009 and April 9, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Criminal Justice Grant Application Request to US Dept. of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Recovery Act: Edward Byne Memorial
Competitive Grant Program to provide adult probation evidence based programs for
a grant amount of $116,628.96 for the project period of September 1, 2009 through
August 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and Penn State University to host Senior Spring Break 2009
being held on May 29, 2009 at a maximum cost of $5,053.46.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman
of the Board to execute the PA Department of Agriculture food and beverage license
for the Mont Alto Senior Center.
The Board reviewed Courts matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Contract between the County of Franklin and The Davison Group, Inc. to conduct a
business plan for the judiciary and court administration at a cost of $20,000.00 and a
business process review of the Adult Probation Department at a cost $50,000.00 for
the period of May 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Project
Modification Request to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for
the STOP Domestic and Sexual Violence Grant Project to change the current period
to December 31, 2009. No additional County funds needed.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the 2008 Budget Adjustment
for additional Federal and State Revenues received in Mental Retardation, Early
Intervention, Drug & Alcohol and Cross Systems for fiscal year 2008-2009. No
additional County funds required.
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The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Contract between the County of Franklin and Capital Blue
Cross to provide group preferred provider benefit services, group Medicare
complementary coverage services and prescription drug benefits services for the
period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Revised Quote to the Agreement
(dated April 2, 2009) between the County of Franklin and Shippensburg University to
change the total amount to $2,193.30. All other terms and conditions of the original
agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Criminal Justice Grant Application Request to US Dept. of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Recovery Act: Edward Byne Memorial
Competitive Grant Program to provide aftercare services to juvenile offenders
supervised by Juvenile Probation Officers for a grant amount of $211,647.20 for the
project period of August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed MIS matters. On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded
by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Addendum to the Agreement dated
November 9, 2006 between the County of Franklin and BIGWireless, LLC for remote
monitoring for the period of April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. All other terms
and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Professional Services
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Don Park to purchase thirty-six (36)
225t" commemorative edition walking sticks crowned with a finial of Benjamin
Franklin at a cost of $68.00 each for a cost not to exceed $2,448.00 for the period of
April 16, 2009 through June 30, 2009. The walking sticks will be retailed by the
Visitors Bureau for $88.00.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and WITF 93.3 to
promote events and the 225t" anniversary of Franklin County at a cost of $3,920.00
for the period of April 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed additional Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Franklin and WITF Central
PA Magazine to advertise in the April, May, July and October Central PA Magazine
at a cost of $3,760.00 for the period of April 16, 2009 through November 2, 2009.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Fairfax Compliance
Group, Inc. notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection
Application Renewal being applied by LamTech Inc. for a renewal of the facilities
Title V Operating Permit for property located in Greene Township.
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In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of PA Department of Environmental Protection GP4
and GP5 General Permit Applications being applied by Accent Developers for the
Spring Run 3 Project for property in Washington Township.
In accordance with PA 67, 68 and 127 Notifications, Martin and Martin, Inc.
notified the County of PA Department of Environmental Protection General NPDES
Permit application being applied by Franklin Square Development for asingle-family
lot development located in Greene Township.
The Board met with the Planning Director to review related matters.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Partnership Agreement
between the County of Franklin and U.S. Census Bureau for the County to
participate on getting updates and information to constituents for an accurate 2010
census.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS