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Home My WebLink About2013-08-01 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 1, 2013, with the following members present: David S. Keller 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. Chairman Keller announced there is an additional item for consideration during board actions today. Transportation is requesting the sale of retiring bus #3 to ARC of Franklin /Fulton Counties & #12 to Buses for Sale. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda. Ken Jones provided public comment that he noticed board action items #1, 2, & 3 all deal with homelessness. He asked if there is a great problem with homelessness in Franklin County and wants to know what the cause and why there is such a problem. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the minutes of July 23, 2013 and July 25, 2013 meetings. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $102,618.00 to record additional funding received from the Emergency Solutions Grant. The additional funds will be used for shelter operations, homelessness prevention and rapid re- housing. The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $5,000.00 to reflect re- appropriation of funding in the Human Services Block Grant. This appropriation is moving funds from mental health operating expenses to the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) for rental assistance and to record the corresponding expenditures. The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the contract Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Franklin and South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) for the Homeless Assistance Program to increase the encumbrance by $5,000.00. The revised contract encumbrance will be $125,293.00 for rental assistance and $41,000.00 for shelter support. This amendment shall be effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the renewal contract between the County of Franklin and Absolute Pest Services for pest control services twice a month at a cost of $3,000.00, which is the same cost as last year, for the period of September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2014. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Transportation matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the sale of retired Bus #3 to ARC of Franklin /Fulton Counties for a bid price of $5001.00 and sale of retired bus #12 to Buses for Sale for a bid price of $5,000.00. Appraisals and internet searches were completed to determine fair market value of the vehicles as required by PA Department of Transportation ( PennDOT). PennDOT has been consulted in order to determine the proper process for the sale of vehicles and they have approved this action. Proceeds from the sale will be returned to Transportation's operational budget. In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, GHD Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Quality Management Permit application being applied for equipment upgrades at the Antrim Township Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Antrim Township. The Board met with the Human Resources Director, County Administrator and the Controller for Salary Board and Personnel matters. The Board reviewed Personnel matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the revised Human Resources Generalist — Employee Benefits and Archive Director position descriptions. James Faust, Nursing Home Administrator, Carol Knisely, QUnique President CEO, Mary Kimmel, Finance Manager and Alma Cullers, Director of Nursing met with the Board to review the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Governing Board Report which is attached and made a part of these minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Board of Commissioners: August 1, 2013 1. Through June 3oth; our average daily census was 167. We budgeted for an average daily census of1GS. Last year vve had an average daily census ofl65 through June 3O`". M awPour.;: numv rcmc,mz b. Admissions year to date: 1/1- Chbg Wynboro Other Assisted Other Home Tota 1 6/30 Hosp Hospital Hospital Living Nursing Homes c. Discharges year to date: i Death ii. ChammbersbuqgHospital iii Assisted Living k/. Nursing Home v. Home vi. TOTAL B 10 3 1 22 89(3012=102) d. Occupancy; overall occupancy for the first six months has been 91% compared to 8910 occupancy during the first six months of 2012. State Budget: A 2% increase in the Medicaid rates to skilled nursing facilities was included in the state budget. 4. Dementia Program Update S. Nursing a. Staffing update b. Change of oxygen vendors 6. Finance a. May 31, 2013 Statements 7. Other: YTD at 5/31/2012 YTD at 5/31/2013 NOTES TOTAL REVENUE $6,222,175 $6,417,580 +$195,405 REVENUE PPD $25052 $254.58 1.6% Increase TOTAL EXPENSES $6,465,403 $6,429,119 ($36,284) EXPENSES PPD $260.31 $255.03 210 Decrease PPD GAP -$9.79 -$0.45 Decreased Gap by $934 Estimated County Contribution $316,180 $0.00 State Budget: A 2% increase in the Medicaid rates to skilled nursing facilities was included in the state budget. 4. Dementia Program Update S. Nursing a. Staffing update b. Change of oxygen vendors 6. Finance a. May 31, 2013 Statements 7. Other: