HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-21 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 21, 2016, with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert L. Thomas. Chairman Keller
presided and after calling the meeting to order, a Moment of Silence, and the Pledge of
Allegiance, proceeded with the business of the day.
Chairman Keller announced that Commissioner Ziobrowski is out this week. On
a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to
adopt the agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the June 14, 2016 and June 16, 2016 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, June 23, 2016.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Shalom Black, Grants
Manager, was present to explain further board action item #6, grant application to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for a Justice Assistance Grant.
She explained this grant would help fund a re-entry program similar to a Lancaster
County model and it was approved by the CJAB Executive Committee. The funds would
be used to provide intensive reentry program to serve ten women at a minimum but the
hope is to serve more. The services would include housing, mental health services,
drug treatment, trauma services and parental support starting in the jail and following
them into the community. Ms. Black said we would use a lot of the existing services we
have and coordinate them at a higher level and make sure that the women involved
would get the best quality, relevant services to meet their needs. She said this may help
with some of the overcrowding issues at the Jail. Mr. Hart explained further that the
inmates have to be sentenced but the hope is to provide treatment in the Jail and then
help them in the community. His hope is to work with the courts to bring back the two-
thirds program. April Brown, Drug &Alcohol Director, was present to explain board
action item #4 supplemental appropriation. Ms. Brown explained this transfer is for the
purchase of naloxone for community members who complete the training. She said the
members have to complete the training to receive the naloxone. The following item was
approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, June 23, 2016.
The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the supplemental
appropriation in the amount of$47,503.00 to record an additional $42,503.00 in state
funding received for the purchase of naloxone and $5,000.00 for reimbursement of case
management services from CBHNP.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 9:56 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
potential litigation matters. Action may be required after the executive session. The
Board reconvened into regular session at 10:24 a.m.
The county solicitor briefed the Board on ongoing issues with Vision Government
Solutions and their failure to achieve a successful conversion of tax software for the
county. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to terminate its agreement with Vision and seek refund of funds expended on
the software and authorize the county solicitor to pursue any necessary course of action,
including legal action, to make the county whole for Vision's failure to deliver the
promised software.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS