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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 11, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of August 2, 2011 and August 4, 2011 meetings.
Commissioner Thomas responded to a question from Mr. Piper about the 27%
cut in Human Services. He clarified the reduction in state funding was for HSDF, which
represents a small portion of the total Human Services budget.
The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the New contract between the County of Franklin and
Morefield/Avaya for Avaya PASS Basic software support for the county’s telephone
CallPilot voice mail system and any possible software issues associated with the system
in the amount of $1,831.00 for the period of August 3, 2011 through August 2, 2012.
This motion will include to rescind the motion of July 19, 2011 where the Board approved
a contract with the same company.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Final fourth quarter report for fiscal year 2010-2011 to Office of
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for state grant Behavioral Health Services
Initiative (BHSI) in the amount of $133,160.00 and state grant ACT 152 in the amount of
$231,593.00, all expenses fully covered by Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Services (OMHSAS) for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
The Board reviewed Human Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Revised final
HSDF expenditure report for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 where the County received
$176,178.00 which is a decrease from last fiscal year of $47,651.00 or 27%. This is a
revision of the action taken on August 4, 2011 due to adjusting the county share with an
increase in the amount of $402.00 to pay for DEX phone book advertising.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Continuum of Care
Grantee Closeout Certification to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for grant number PA01B607001, funded 100% by federal funds. Grant amount
authorized was $283,766.00 for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31,
2010. Cumulative grant funds disbursed were $131,122.00, with a balance of
$152,644.00 for future homeless assistance funding.
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The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Renewal contract
between Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and Falling Spring Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center for emergency placement services to clients of the Protective
Services Program, providing inpatient respite services on interim basis pending
determination of disposition of appropriate care requirements. FCAAA will reimburse the
nursing home up to nine units of care at a current cost of $198.00 per day plus incurred
pharmacy costs not covered by consumer’s health insurance during initial three-day
period. This contract is for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 with the
option to renew annually.
The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
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seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Final 4 quarter report for
fiscal year 2010-2011 Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) with an
ending accounts receivable in the amount of $160,014.00 for the period of April 1, 2011
through June 30, 2011.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Carl Bert & Associates
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NDPES
Permit application being applied by United Business Park for commercial/industrial
development proposed by the Cumberland Valley Regional Development Corporation on
property located in Southampton Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS