HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-04 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 4, 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 will not be in
attendance today. 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 September 27, 2016 and September 29, 2016 meetings were
reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, October 6, 2016.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following item
was approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, October 6,
2016.
The Board reviewed Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Renewal Grant Application to
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Franklin County
Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) to support expansion, as they work to meet NCA
Accreditation Standards and strengthen their Multi-Disciplinary Investigative (MDIT).
The grant term is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, in the amount of
$50,000.00.
The Board reviewed information regarding Residents' Rights Month. Angie
Pickel, Ombudsman, and Sheldon Schwartz, Volunteer Ombudsman, were present to
receive the proclamation and to provide information on Ombudsman services. Ms.
Pickel explained that October is Resident's Rights Month and this year's theme is "my
vote matters" to encourage residents of long term care facilities to participate in the
general election this year by voting an absentee ballot. Ms. Pickel and Mr. Schwartz
explained the ombudsman program and how they help educate residents on their rights
and support them while they are in long term care. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved Franklin County Proclamation
#2016-14 proclaiming the month of October as Residents' Rights Month and that the
attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
Traci Kline, Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Director, was present to
discuss the Service Coordination Program. Ms. Kline provided some background
information on Service Coordination and how the program changed from Care
Management to Service Coordination 4 years ago. The Aging Office started doing
Service Coordination because there was no one else in the area to provide it. The
service continued for 4 years and they have had great success but it's not something we
are required to continue providing. Ms. Kline feels that it's important that we continue
providing this service. She explained that these clients are determined to be nursing
care eligible so these services keep them out of the nursing home. She said they are
very low income and frail individuals. Ms. Kline explained that there are other providers
that can offer this service in the county now, but Aging can better coordinate other
services in the county. Chairman Keller said that the services seem to be working well
and he doesn't see a compelling reason to change, since we are a natural fit to provide
this service. Mr. Hart said that we should continue to provide Service Coordination. He
said Traci and her staff do a good job, and it's not a control thing, it's a quality thing. We
provide good services and we are taking care of the frailest in the county. He doesn't
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believe we should outsource to another vendor. The Board asked a few more questions
and decided to continue with providing this service. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to continue with providing Service
Coordination.
Traci Kline, also needed to discuss C3 which is Comprehensive Care
Connections. Ms. Kline explained this is a managed care program but it won't hit
Franklin County until January 2019. The State is forming a C3 that different Area
Agency on Aging's can join. She said there is a memorandum of understanding that is
not binding and it won't cost us anything now but it will help us to be present from the
beginning for discussions. The cost to participate could be anywhere from $5,000 to
$12,000. She explained that 20 counties have already signed the MOU. She explained
that when Managed Care takes over the Aging Waiver Program, they don't want to
contract with 52 different Area Agency on Aging's but they will contract with groups of
Area Agency on Aging's. Ms. Kline said that we would work directly with the C3 and the
C3 will work directly with the Managed Care Organization. Mr. Hart said that the state
has sent out proposals for managed care services and they are sending out more
proposals a second time. He thinks we need to participate and be at the table because
this could shift the landscape for services for seniors. We won't deal with the State for
reimbursement but a Managed Care company instead. He said we need to be at the
table to see what is going on. The Board's general consensus is to join and take action
on the MOU at a later date.
Christopher Houston, from GMS Funding Solution, was present to discuss a
resolution authorizing submission of a Keystone Library Facilities Grant for public
facilities. Mr. Houston explained that GMS Funding Solution is working with the Coyle
Free Library and the Franklin County Library System to put a grant together that is
administered from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The grants are up to $500,000
and require a match. Mr. Houston asked the Commissioners to adopt the resolution
authorizing the County to be the municipal applicant which is a requirement of the grant.
He said the applications are due this Friday. Mr. Hart asked Mr. Houston what he
means by the County administering the grant. Mr. Houston explained that the County,
with GMS's help, would make sure the grant recipient complies with Davis Bacon Wage,
reporting requirements and provide administrative help. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved Resolution #2016-12,
which is attached and made a part of these minutes.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 10:36 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
real estate transaction matters. No action will be required after the executive session.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:01 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
National Long-Term Care
Residents' Rights Month 2016
Proclamation #2016 - 14
My Vote Matters
Whereas, there are more than 1.6 million individuals living in 16,000 nursing homes; and 1
million individuals living in 50,000 board and care/assisted living facilities in the U.S.; and
Whereas, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guarantees residents their individual
rights in order to promote and maintain their dignity and autonomy; and
Whereas, all residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live with
dignity and self-determination; and
Whereas, we wish to honor and celebrate these citizens, to recognize their rich individuality, and
to reaffirm their right to vote and participate politically, including the right to have a say in their
care; and
Whereas, individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents' Rights Month
with the theme—"My Vote Matters"—to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights
through facility practices, public policy and resident-centered decision-making.
Now, therefore, we, the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, do hereby proclaim
October 2016 as National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, in Franklin County, PA,
and encourage all citizens to join us in these important observances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hands and cause the seal of Franklin County
to be affixed this 4th day of October, 2016.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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