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Franklin County Legislature approves transit and emergency communications grants, budget transfers and appointments; two oppose snowmobile account
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Franklin County Legislature approved multiple budget amendments and grant acceptances — including a $1.23 million Section 5311 vehicle grant and a $689,655 ESInet readiness grant — appointed members to local boards and approved a $375,382.16 contingency transfer; the snowmobile patrol account authorization passed 5-2.
The Franklin County Legislature on Feb. 19, 2026 approved a slate of routine resolutions that included accepting state grants for transportation and emergency communications, transferring contingency funds to close the 2025 books, and appointing members to county boards.
The meeting, called to order by Chairman Greg Janisewski, opened with acceptance of minutes and receipt of the Franklin County Clerk’s 2025 annual report. The Legislature recognized several employees with longevity awards, including Clint Soulia (County Jail, 25 years) and Robbin Roser (Veterans, 20 years).
Major funding actions included authorization to amend the 2026 budget to accept $1,230,046 related to the 2024/25 Section 5311 grant for vehicle purchases for county transit services. The…
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