FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

January 26, 2005

Special Meeting

 

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chairman Larry Lambert called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.   The meeting was held at the Franklin Township Municipal Building located at 150 Century Lane, Dillsburg, PA.

 

ROLL CALL

Present were Supervisors Ed Balsavage, Naomi Decker, Larry Lambert, Don Lerew, John Shambaugh, Secretary Linda Hansen.  Visitors included: George Schwarz, Tom Cunkle.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PACC Contract – George Schwartz, Director Bureau of Vehicle Management for Harrisburg, was present to explain the PACC Vehicle and Equipment Contract.  This contract is not for specific vehicles.  It allows municipalities to purchase a truck to their specifications through the state piggy back program. The vendors listed on the contract will sell vehicles at a certain profit margin above their price.  Contracts were awarded to dealers based on the lowest profit margins. 

It is recommended that a resolution is adopted to purchase through this contract.  A letter of intent is needed for each purchase.  It begins the audit trail. Ed Balsavage thanked Mr. Schwartz for taking the time to come to Franklin Township to explain the PACC Contract.

 

Ed Balsavage made a motion seconded by Naomi Decker to rescind the motion made at the January 20, 2005 meeting to put out an open bid for a truck.  Motion carried by unanimous vote. 

 

The secretary was directed to send the specifications to the low cost dealers on the PACC contract list.  The quotes are due February 14, 2005.

 

A letter of appreciation should be sent to George Schwarz.

 

The secretary was directed to send the specifications for the plow and other equipment to the local dealers listed on the PACC contract list.  These quotes will also be due February 14, 2005.

 

The Board went into executive session at 1:00 p.m. to discuss employee benefits. 

 

The supervisors came out of executive session at 1:55 p.m.

 

Employee Benefits – Larry Lambert made a motion seconded by John Shambaugh to have the township pay for the Health America/ Health Insurance Value PPO for the family plan for the township employees.  This will be the base plan and the township will pay increases in this plan only.  Dental and Vision coverage will be paid for the employee only.  If the employees want to upgrade, they can pay the difference from the cost of the Value PPO plan.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Applications are due no later than February 14, 2005.

 

 

 

Employee Review - The Board of Supervisors will be implementing a review process for staff members.  On February 25, 2005 the Board will be meeting individually with each staff member at 12:00 noon.  The performance assessment interview sheet will be completed by each employee prior to the meeting.  Each staff member will have a 15 minute time block.

 

ADA Improvements to Township Building – John Shambaugh said the township should hold off on applying for a grant at this time.  The engineer should draw up a plan of the township facilities unless this has already been done.  The building needs to be expanded and upgraded. 

 

Gary should check into putting up a railing and get back to the supervisors with what he will be installing.

 

John Shambaugh made a motion seconded by Larry Lambert to have the engineer give a quote to prepare a plan of the township facilities if no modern plan is on file.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

 

Kauffman Plan – Naomi Decker would like the planning commission to look at the Kauffman plan before it comes to the supervisors.  It should be put on the planning commission agenda.

 

 

Meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Linda J. Hansen

Secretary