Franklin County commissioners approve temporary GIS contract, appointments and printing award
February 05, 2026 | Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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The Franklin County Commission approved a series of routine actions and contracts at its regular meeting, including a six-month contract to provide interim GIS (geographic information system) expertise and an advisory-board appointment.
Carrie (identified in the record as the presenter) outlined a proposed contract with Lingotek and Sean Kreger to supply GIS support while the county is without a GIS director. The contract was described as a six-month, full-time on-site resource at an estimated cost of approximately $67,600; payment could be drawn from departmental non‑general funds where available or otherwise from the general fund. Commissioners agreed to evaluate the arrangement at the six‑month mark. "We would like to engage them for at least 6 months at a cost of approximately 67,600," the presenter said.
After brief discussion, a commissioner moved approval and the motion carried on recorded 'Aye' votes.
The commission also voted to appoint Dawn Goshorn to the Franklin Fulton mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and early intervention advisory board for a three‑year term covering March 2026 through March 2029. A commissioner who reviewed the candidate pool said several qualified people volunteered; the panel recommended Goshorn as the nominee.
Solicitor Elliot Sol Cove presented a package of tax‑assessment appeal settlements that would adjust assessed values of listed properties to reflect agreed valuations; he stated those settlements were first negotiated with the local school district and are now presented for county participation. Commissioners noted the settlements had been discussed in executive session before being approved.
Procurement director Robin Harmon reported on two bids for printing and mailing tax bills: Wolverine Solutions Group of Michigan ($56,879.67) and Mercersburg Printing of Mercersburg ($52,036). Harmon recommended Mercersburg as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; the commission approved the award to Mercersburg.
All motions on the regular agenda were carried by affirmative vote as recorded in the meeting transcript. The meeting concluded after routine announcements and an adjournment motion.
Carrie (identified in the record as the presenter) outlined a proposed contract with Lingotek and Sean Kreger to supply GIS support while the county is without a GIS director. The contract was described as a six-month, full-time on-site resource at an estimated cost of approximately $67,600; payment could be drawn from departmental non‑general funds where available or otherwise from the general fund. Commissioners agreed to evaluate the arrangement at the six‑month mark. "We would like to engage them for at least 6 months at a cost of approximately 67,600," the presenter said.
After brief discussion, a commissioner moved approval and the motion carried on recorded 'Aye' votes.
The commission also voted to appoint Dawn Goshorn to the Franklin Fulton mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and early intervention advisory board for a three‑year term covering March 2026 through March 2029. A commissioner who reviewed the candidate pool said several qualified people volunteered; the panel recommended Goshorn as the nominee.
Solicitor Elliot Sol Cove presented a package of tax‑assessment appeal settlements that would adjust assessed values of listed properties to reflect agreed valuations; he stated those settlements were first negotiated with the local school district and are now presented for county participation. Commissioners noted the settlements had been discussed in executive session before being approved.
Procurement director Robin Harmon reported on two bids for printing and mailing tax bills: Wolverine Solutions Group of Michigan ($56,879.67) and Mercersburg Printing of Mercersburg ($52,036). Harmon recommended Mercersburg as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; the commission approved the award to Mercersburg.
All motions on the regular agenda were carried by affirmative vote as recorded in the meeting transcript. The meeting concluded after routine announcements and an adjournment motion.
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