HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-29 Commissioner Minutes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, August 29, 2019, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
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.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of the August 20, 2019 and August 22, 2019
meeting.
The Board reviewed CJAB/Grants matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Pyramid Healthcare to provide the initial assessment for
participant eligibility, schedule outpatient appointments through the Jail Treatment
program in conjunction with the Work Release department, and 6-8 weeks prior to
release, conduct group or individual counseling sessions at least 4 hours per week. The
amount of the contract is $43,122.00 for a period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
The costs are being covered by the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)
grant.
The Board reviewed Coroner matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $28,700.00 for additional budget for items related to
The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Keystone Health Center to provide mental health services for
Good Wolf Treatment Court participants including psychiatric exams, medication checks,
therapy, and vivitrol injections for a total amount of $3,000.00 for the period of October 1,
2017 through September 30, 2020. The costs are being covered from the 2018
Treatment Court Initiative Grant.
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved amendment #1 to
Liaison to be contracted with Noah's House to provide services/resources to individuals
living with a substance use disorder(SUD) and coming into contact with law
enforcement. The Recovery Liaison offers service/resources in an effort to assist the
individual in their recovery and divert them from further interaction with the Criminal
Justice system. The total amount of the contract will be $137,420.00 for the period of
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. The costs are being covered from the
Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) Grant.
Continued on page 2
The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Project
Modification to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to consolidate
Housing Supports inclusive of housing support recovery houses and security deposit
recovery houses for each and efficiency in tracking and reporting for the Intensive
Reentry Case Management (IRCM) Program.
In accordance with PA Act notifications, The Department of the Army notified the
County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality
application to remove the regenerative thermal oxidizer equipment from building 350 at
Letterkenny Army Depot.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
____________________________________
David S. Keller, Chairman
____________________________________
Robert L. Thomas
____________________________________
Robert G. Ziobrowski