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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 29, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Sheri Morgan asked the following questions: What criteria was used to
determine the two finalists? What will criteria be to determine the final finalist? Can the
criteria be shared with public? Are there any restrictions on the deed? Have there been
any donation or grants made to the nursing home with strings attached that could impact
the sale? Ms. Morgan explained she went through the licensing information of the
finalists and explained that Transitions has been owner of Adams County facility for a
large part of that average of 3 years. They didn’t have deficiencies that caused physical
harm but had to do with not having proper charting which shows the nurses are
overworked. One person was left on a bed pan too long. These types of reports are
symptoms of staff being overworked. Ms. Morgan pointed out that Mid-Atlantic is owned
by a real estate company but the management has delivered a high level of care.
Allen Piper echoes sentiments of Sheri Morgan relating to questions she asked.
He questioned item #4 on the board agenda and what it means to remove Valarie
Morgan and replace with Nancy Kirkpatrick. He thanked the Board and staff for having
items explained better and for spelling out acronyms on the board action listing.
Chairman Keller responded to Mr. Piper’s question. Item #4 means the
employee is changing as point of contact between County and Capital Blue Cross for a
contract we have for employee healthcare benefits.
Chairman Keller also addressed the criteria used to determine finalists for the
nursing home as was stated after executive session on Tuesday. The decision was
largely based on quality of the firms’ responses to questions regarding: experience in
past situations where they bought other facilities; approach to working with residents,
families and employees before, during, and after the transition to private ownership;
retaining staff and providing quality of care in facilities; and what plans they have for
capital expenditures to upgrade Falling Spring. The Board asked them to comment on
existing business plan and how Falling Spring would fit into the plan. Commissioner
Keller reiterated that the Board is looking for someone that shares the same philosophy
as the County and that the county’s goal is for the facility to run as well or better than
currently run. Finalists were chosen based on the board’s impression following the
interviews. Commissioner Keller stated that the Board will get back to Ms. Morgan on
the other questions.
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 August 20, 2013 and August 22, 2013 meetings
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The Board reviewed Grants Management 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 of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1, for housing
and case management for homeless individuals diagnosed with a Severe Mental Illness,
providing 10 apartments. HUD1 is for the period of August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014
in the amount of $113,247.00. This is funded 90% with Federal funds and a County
match of $10,138.00.
The Board reviewed additional Grants Management 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 of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) 2, for housing and case management for homeless individuals diagnosed with a
Severe Mental Illness, providing 10 apartments. HUD2 is for the period of January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014 in the amount of $112,542.00. This is funded 90%
with Federal funds and a County match of $9,993.00.
The Board reviewed Human Resources matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the revision to the contract with Capital BlueCross to remove Valarie
Morgan from the policy contact list and add Nancy Kirkpatrick.
In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, GHD notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Permit application
being applied to replace 1,300 feet of interceptor and manholes, located in the
Chambersburg Borough.
In accordance with PA Act 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Carl Bert & Associates
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
application being applied to develop commercial retail lots and industrial lots, located in
Southampton Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Shelly & Witter, Inc.
notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
application for NPDES Permit being applied to create a new roadway off of S.R. 0011,
located in Greene Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Curfman & Zullinger
Surveying, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection application being applied by Letterkenny Industrial Authority for NPDES
Permit for land development; proposing the construction of a new building intended to
store grain, located in Letterkenny Township.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS