HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-28 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 28, 2009, with the
following members present: Robert L. Thomas, David S. Keller and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, and
the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of May 19, 2009 and May 21, 2009 meetings.
The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget Amendment
in the amount of $80,301.00 to amend for 2008/2009 additional funding provided by
State.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from
Penn State University, Mont Alto to hold Senior Spring Break at a cost of $5,610.95.
This is the only place to hold this event within the County that meets all of the
specifications needed.
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Invoice
from Sheetz for the Aging Office to purchase Sheetz gas cards for 105 Home
Delivered Meal Volunteer drivers at a cost of $70.00 each for a total of $7,350.00
The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by David
S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the updated
2008-2009 Franklin County Aging Contracts and Amendments.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Updated
Purchase of Service Agreements and Per Diem Rates listing for Fiscal Year
2008/2009.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by
David S. Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Certification Statement to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the period of July 1,
2008 through March 31, 2009.
The Board reviewed Community Services matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Human
Services Development Fund Assurance of Compliance to Department of Public
Welfare for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
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The Board reviewed Court Administration matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Budget
Transfer in the amount of $20,000.00 to cover contract for technical assistance in a
business plan for the Judiciary and Court Administration.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Agreement between the County of Franklin and Humana, Inc.
for the Nursing Home to be an in-network provider of skilled nursing care to policy
holders of HUMANA, Inc. Insurance Choice Care National Commercial PPO
program at no cost to the County for the period of May 28, 2009 through May 27,
2010 with an automatic annual renewal.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by David S.
Keller, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Proposal from
Rodney B. Smith Plumbing, Heating to replace pressure reducing valve at the
Nursing Home at a cost of $3,678.00. Three quotes were received and this was the
lowest qualified quote.
The Board reviewed Prothonotary matters. On a motion by David S. Keller,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2009 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $9,500.00 to budget automation funds for Infocon and
Kodak bills.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, Department of The Army,
Letterkenny Army Depot notified the County of an Application for Plan Approval
being applied to construct two new paint booths in Building 52 located on
Letterkenny Army Depot.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, Franklin County Conservation
District notified the County of a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment
Permit being applied by Milton Knouse for property located in Quincy Township.
In accordance with PA Act 14 notifications, Franklin County Conservation
District notified the County of a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment
Permit being applied by Jude Hess for property located in Quincy Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES permit being applied by David F. Neibert for Iron Bridge Estates a residential
subdivision located in Washington Township.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a PA Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES permit being applied by David F. Neibert for Wayne Highway Estates a
residential subdivision located in Washington Township.
The Board recessed at 9:30 a.m. and will reconvene at 9:45 a.m.
The Board reconvened at 9:45 a.m. and recessed at that time and will
reconvene at 10:00 a.m. at the Nursing Home.
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Dr. Barry Parks, 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 11:30 a.m. with a motion by David S. Keller;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
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