HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-12 Commissioner MinutesTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 12, 2019, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting that was held at the Jail.
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.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
The minutes of the February 5, 2019 and February 7, 2019 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked Glenda Helman, Grants Manager, to provide more information on board action
item #3, Project Modification Request (PMR) to PA Commission on Crime and
Delinquency (PCCD). Ms. Helman explained the funding that is being moved from grant
funds and program income to increase funding for outpatient services. She explained
that this PMR is also requesting an additional $39,888 in grant funding from PCCD to be
used for outpatient services. She explained further this is money that was not used from
other communities that is being redistributed. Commissioner Thomas asked Ms. Gray to
explain the action for the Good Wolf Treatment Court (GWTC). Ms. Gray explained the
GWTC includes sentencing as well as treatment and supervision for offenders that are
opioid addicted. This action will provide the treatment court contract directly with the
provider, Gaudenzia, for non -hospital treatment services as opposed to going through
the County's Single Authority. The following item was approved today while the
remaining items will be approved Thursday, February 14, 2019.
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Project
Modification Request (PMR) to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for
the 2018-2020 Intermediate Punishment Grant to request an additional $39,888.00 in
program funding through PCCD. The project provides supervision, treatment, and
supplies for all Level 3 and Level 4 offenders, which includes but is not limited to: EM
HA, drug testing, community service, intense supervision, Fines Program, Work Release
Program, and the Drug and Alcohol Restrictive Intermediate Punishment Program.
The Board reviewed a personnel matter. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the Mosquito and Tick Borne
Disease Control Program Specialist position description in the Planning Department.
The Board recessed and will return at 3:00 PM for a demonstration of voting
equipment.
The Board reconvened at 3:00 p.m.
The Board attended a demonstration of new election equipment provided by
Election Systems and Software.
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
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