CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet today, Nov. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the administration building. The agenda is as follows:
Meetings are also live streamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times.
REVIEW/WORKSHOP SESSION (11:00 a.m.)
● MOMENT OF SILENCE
● APPROVE AGENDA
● PUBLIC COMMENT
● APPROVE VOUCHERS
● REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES –November 22, 2023
● NEW BUSINESS
o REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listing
● PRESS TIME
● RECESS
RECONVENE FOR APPROVALS AND PRESENTATIONS (2:00 p.m.)
● PUBLIC COMMENT
● NEW BUSINESS
o APPROVE BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listing
o PRESENTATION – Employee of the Month
● PRESS TIME
● ADJOURN
BOARD ACTIONS
1. (separate action)**Grants – Application to the Department of Community and Economic Development requesting a Local Share Grant in the amount of $138,676.00 for Luminest. Funds are being requested for lead abatement and renovation of 2 units at 72 West Queen Street. These units are owned by Luminest and rent for under Fair Market Rent. This amount also includes a 2% administrative fee for the Grantee’s administration of the grant.
2. **Commissioners – Proposal from Newcomer Associates to provide a structural evaluation of the existing structural conditions at the Patrick Gass/Almshouse building at a cost of $13,000.00.
3. Department of Emergency Services – Franklin County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which sets guidelines to manage a disaster in effective and timely manner and establishes a single, comprehensive framework for the management of major emergencies and disasters within Franklin County. The EOP is activated on an as-needed basis and is designed to be used for all types of emergencies.
4. **Grants – Application to the Department of Community and Economic Development requesting a Local Share Grant in the amount of $44,716.80 for Little Daisy’s Closet. This request is to purchase a box truck and have it wrapped with the Little Daisy’s logo, and purchase storage bins to be placed in the truck in order to haul smaller items. This amount also includes a 2% administrative fee for the Grantee’s administration of the grant.
5. **Grants – Application to the Department of Community and Economic Development requesting a Local Share Grant in the amount of $931,286.85 for the Chambersburg Saddle Club. This request is for improvements to the Club’s facilities including: Lighting and proper footing material that will address safety concerns for both horses and riders; installation of aluminum bleachers that will eliminate safety concerns for seating to watch events and incorporate handicap-accessible seating; the clubhouse will be handicap-accessible, will increase efficiency of space, and provide indoor public restrooms which comply with ADA standards. This amount also includes a 2% administrative fee for the Grantee’s administration of the grant.
6. **Grants – Application to the Department of Community and Economic Development requesting a Local Share Grant in the amount of $649,564.81 for Lurgan Township. Funds are to be used for restoration of Otterbein Church Road in Lurgan Township. This amount also includes a 2% administrative fee for the Grantee’s administration of the grant.
7. **Human Resources – Proposal from HM Insurance Group for renewal of Stop Loss insurance for the county’s medical insurance at a cost of $666,160.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Stop loss insurance (also known as excess insurance) is a product that provides protection against catastrophic or unpredictable losses related to claim expenses with our health insurance since we are a self-funded administration platform. The cost of this insurance is built into the cost of our medical insurance premiums.
8. Jail – Agreement between the County of Franklin and United Churches of the Chambersburg Area – Franklin County Jail Ministries to provide Chaplain services for the inmates at the Franklin County Jail at a cost of $25,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
