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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-25 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 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, a Moment of Silence, 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 to adopt the agenda. There was no public comment. The minutes of the September 18, 2018 and September 20, 2018 meetings were reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Thomas wanted to clarify the difference in price for the removal and storage of the Vietnam Memorial is contingent on whether the memorial is pinned to the foundation which cannot be known until they start to move the memorial. The work will be cheaper if it is not pinned to the foundation. The following item was approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, September 27, 2018. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the annual report to the PA Department of Human Services, Bureau of Financial Operations, for the FY 2017-2018 Human Services Block Grant showing total revenue and expenditures. Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and members of the Special Thanks and Recognition Committee (STAR) were present to honor the Employee of the Month for September. Joel Burkholder has worked at the Franklin County Information Services Department since January of 2008. The September 2018 Employee of the Month was determined by the STAR Committee based on the numerous nominations Joel received. There were a total of 15 nominations. The STAR nomination form asks what recent event or occurrence made you select Joel the ITS department as he will go above and beyond to assist a co-worker with an issue. I refer to him as the ITS ninja: You turn around and he is there! Customer Service is Joel's number one priority. He always follows up with you to make sure your issue has been resolved! I wish the County had more employees several issues with the Merit Hire assessments that are completed by applicants on the computer. After placing a request into ITS, Joel was very quick to respond to our issue. This was greatly appreciated as the errors were occurring while the applicants were taking the assessments. Joel was very prompt in his response to the issues (which were ongoing for several days). Each day Joel kindly responded to calls for assistance. Joel was often involved in solving other issues when these problems occurred, but he took characteristics are attributes that have not gone unnoticed by his peers. The nomination forms described him as having excellent customer service and communication skills, a team player with a positive attitude and he is also patient when answering questions or concerns. We are grateful to Mr. Joel Burkholder as he exudes a high standard of customer service, excellence, and respect to the employees and residents of Franklin County. Joel thanked everyone for the honor and for voting for him. Chairman Keller Office. He thanked Joel for being patient with the Commissioners and even though they brace technology and he is always Johnny on the spot sometimes he is here so often that he should have his own parking spot. He continued that the Board is grateful for him and his professionalism is well received. Commissioner Ziobrowski said his IT knowledge is limited -he calls on Joel frequently and Joel never makes him feel foolish. Commissioner Thomas said this award is well received and he congratulated him. Continued on page 2 Tiffany Bloyer, Human Resources Director, and Sarah Hamel, Healthy Living Bloyer explained that Ms. Hamel will present how the Wellness Program evolved, where it started and where it is going. Ms. Hamel stated that she has been here for two years and this is the third year of the Wellness Program. She explained that the wellness incentive is increasing employees earn $400 in 2019 by receiving points for participating in biometric screenings, preventive care activities or attending county sponsored activities. Ms. Hamel explained the new barcode system makes attending county credit. Ms. Hamel reviewed the different categories and how many points employees receive for each activity. She provided information on how employee health has changed from 2015-2017 and provided the top conditions of county employees that use She explained they are looking to do a campaign to inform employees which preventive screenings are needed for men and women. They are also trying to reach employees who do not participate by using testimonials of employees in the program sharing how starting this program is helping them and they are living healthier. Ms. Hamel provided information on events that are happening through the end of 2018 which include an employee health and wellness fair on October thst 11 with 26 vendors participating and biometrics screening starting October 1 which already has 228 registrants. For 2019 she provided information on an upcoming lifestyle change initiative, Operation Save-a-Life trainings and mental health and suicide prevention trainings. She is also looking at providing compassion fatigue training to employees who may be affected by events they encounter as a result of their work. Commissioner Ziobrowski said there are a lot of good things the County can do with no costs to taxpayers but we have to be aware of the fact that there is a cost/benefit to do that can be done to incentify people to join the YMCA, Results or other gyms so they can see things start to happen like weight control and healthier lifestyle like what has happened to him. Ms. Hamel responded that there is the Healthways program for employees through Highmark that is similar to the Sneakers program offered to Medicare participants where employees can attend a couple different gyms in the area. They are looking at other options for 2019 to get people to focus on top areas and change their lifestyles. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked if there could be more education on prescription opioids which are prescribed to manage pain and are highly addictive. Chairman Keller informed Sarah that the Board can help support the programs in any way they can. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ Robert L. Thomas ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski