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TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 14, 2011, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller presided and after calling the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved the amended agenda to include general discussion on the
agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of June 7, 2011 and June 9, 2011 meetings were read. These will
be approved Thursday, June 16, 2011.
The Board reviewed Agreements and Contracts. The Board had questions about
the Aging Waivers and Mr. Hart provided more information on these items. The Board
approved the following items and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, June
16, 2011.
The Board reviewed Aging matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to
execute the PA Department of Aging Waiver request of the State Aging Program
Directive stating that AAA’s are not permitted to provide direct services or to bill for
Aging Waiver services. Although FCAAA is not requesting to provide a direct service,
Aging will need to become a broker for Waiver services, in order to bill through the
PROMISe system for necessary services, which cannot find providers willing to become
State Certified Waiver providers. This waiver will be used to provide special meals for
home water delivery to homebound older adults that do not have running water.
The Board reviewed additional Aging matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the PA Department of Aging Waiver request of the State Aging
Program Directive requiring a freeze in all provider rates. This waiver request is asking
for a rate increase for aging’s only food service provider who has had only one increase
in their rate in four years and Aging wishes to maintain food quality in food service
program. The rate increase is 3% to offset increase in gas prices, which affects their
delivery and also all food prices.
The Board reviewed additional Aging matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the PA Department of Aging Waiver request of the State Aging
Program Directive because the County only has one Home Health provider willing to
contract to provide services through Aging and is required to submit an annual request
to the State to waive requirement to have more than one Home Health Care provider for
consumer choice.
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The Board reviewed MH/MR/EI matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Proposal from Reed’s Home
Improvement and Repair to replace the original tub in a family’s home of an individual
that is supported in the Developmental Disabilities program at a cost of $8,031.47. This
individual needs a specialized tub to be able to safely transfer in and out of the tub. The
tub to be installed is a walk in and features a grab bar and a high seat for the individual’s
safety. The following proposals were received: Reed’s - $8,031.47; T.O.P Construction
- $10,674.95; R. Knoll Construction - $10,520.00. Reed’s is the lowest qualified
proposal received. MH/MR/EI has received additional State funding that will cover the
cost of this purchase.
John Hart, Chief Clerk/County Administrator informed the Board of the following
item: Sewer line backup at the Nursing Home and may have to do an emergency
resolution for the repair on Thursday due to the cost being over $4,000.00.
The Board met with the County Solicitor who requested to go into an executive
session to discuss a litigation matter.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:43 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review litigation matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:50
a.m. No action will be required after executive session.
Doug Amsley, Children, Youth, and Family Services Director along with Juvenile
Probation Officers Tara Whitsel, Emily Wills and Wade Howard provided a presentation
on the Juvenile Probation Department. Mr. Howard said there are four program areas:
General Supervision, Intensive Probation, School Based Probation, Placement/Aftercare
Supervision. He stated that program goals are to hold juvenile offenders accountable.
Doug Amsley said that a majority of the offenders go before the hearing master now but
felony cases still go before the judge so this has taken the load off judges since the
hearing master was established. Mr. Howard, Ms. Whitsel and Ms. Wills provided more
information on the following programs and number of participants for each: Juvenile
Placement/Program Utilization, Community Service Program, First Offender Program,
Intensive/Jump Program and Aftercare Supervision Program. Mr. Howard said the goals
of the School Based Program are to: Improve communication between the school district
and Juvenile Probation; Improve Cooperation among family, school, Juvenile Probation,
and other community agencies; Meet the educational and related needs of mutual
clients; Provide school with alternatives for managing students with behavioral problems.
Commissioner Thomas exited the meeting room at 10:35 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS