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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-17 Commissioner Minutes WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 The Franklin County Commissioners met Wednesday, August 17, 2022, with the following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery 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. The meeting was live streamed. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. There was no public comment. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. The minutes of the August 10, 2022 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the minutes. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller asked for more information on board action #6, agreement with Allegheny County. Carrie Gray, County Administrator, explained that the agreement is to house juvenile offenders who are direct-filed through the Courts and charged as adults. She said in 2018 the regulations changed through the Juvenile Justice Reform Act that revised how direct-file juveniles are housed in the Jail. The previous practice of housing at our jail is not sufficient and Allegheny County has a unit for direct-file juveniles. Ms. Gray explained further that the costs are higher because they have specialized staff to deal with juveniles and the extra space to house them but we are only paying for days that we use up to a maximum of $50,000. She continued that it is a small subset of one to three juveniles a year but has been as high as five to six juveniles. The items will be decided upon in the afternoon session. The Board reviewed Procurement matters. This was the advertised date to receive bids icitor to confirm that the next step would be to solicit bids one more time and if we are still unsuccessful then we may be able to reach out to a dealer directly to purchase a vehicle. Human Services Administrator Stacie Horvath, Director of Grants Management Glenda Helman, and members from the Human Services Block Grant (HSBG) Committee, both in person and virtually, conducted a public hearing on the Human Services Block Grant for 2022- 2023. The presentation is attached and made a part of these minutes. Ms. Horvath said this is the second public hearing. The first hearing was held last week. Ms. Horvath provided the purpose, history and background of the Human Services Block Grant that started in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 as a pilot program allowing 20 counties to participate. The County has reinvested $1,537,570 to date and projected to have $253,000 maximum allowable carryover this year. Ms. Helman explained the planning process. The guidelines and templates were released from the State in June and the plan is due to the State by August 19, 2022. She continued that we were able to provide mini grants this year with the grant funds. Ms. Horvath explained the breakdown of the funds and the number of individuals who were served in each category. Successful program highlights include: Children & Youth Services with the inception of the Family First Initiative and Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance with the implementation of the Multi-Systemic Therapy in 2021 and Community Navigators and Housing Support services in Continued on page 2 2022. Ms. Horvath explained the Human Services Department Program strategic and continued goals for FY 21/22 that include the following: James Eagler, Drug & Alcohol Administrator, explained the plans to increase the WarmHandoff (WHO) process through the Wellspan Emergency Departments utilizing Certified Recovery Specialists to assist individuals for enhanced access to treatment and community resources. Mr. Eagler also provided information on continuing the Pro-Social Events with the utilization of recovery capital mini grants. These are substance-free, family-friendly fun socialization events that celebrate in a positive way. Stacey Brookens, MH/IDD/EI Administrator, provided information on the Community Mobile Nursing services through access to mental health community nurses designed to contract with individuals experiencing difficulties with accessing mental or behavioral services due to transportation needs and other barriers. Cori Seilhamer, MH/IDD/EI Program Specialist, provided information on the co-responders program and that the Boroughs of Waynesboro and Chambersburg will both be creating positions for co-responders that we will contract with them and they will hire the co-responders. The county received a grant to expand to three co- responders. Chairman Keller wanted to mention that we were the first county in the Commonwealth to implement this program. Ms. Horvath provided a listing of the Internal Planning Committee and HSBG Voting Committee Members that includes community experience representatives and persons with lived experience. She thanked everyone for volunteering. Chairman Keller thanked everyone and explained that they are not paid and they give of their time to participate on the committees. Chairman Keller opened the floor for public comments. Kim Wertz from Chambersburg said she was glad that the Block Grant has continued to strive and become better since the inception. She was on the committee when it first started that developed a lot of the block grant uses. She would like to see those programs being tweaked and if something is better that they would be more willing to try and she knows she voted herself out of a job but she is proud of the work she did while on the committee and she applauds them now. Commissioner Flannery said when they went through this in the beginning Ms. Horvath talked about $6 M and serving over 13,000 individuals that is almost 9% nked them for that. Chairman Keller wanted to reinforce that this block grant program allows us to take advantage of integrated Human Services programs and that Human Services Administrator Stacie Horvath works with staff in all programs. This block grant allows us to do that in a more th we lose it but now we are encouraged to spend the money in thoughtful ways and move the dollars around from one area to anothe thth historically been underfunded when compared to other 4 and 5 class counties because of when the funding formulas were established. We now get to retain monies every year so that has helped. He wants everyone to know that the commissioners are grateful for the work of the committee and staff. Ms. Horvath stated that everyone involved has a fantastic leadership team and the funding is getting tighter and there are concerns moving forward but they work diligently and work nonstop and make it work with what they have. With the staffing crisis due to people leaving and with COVID there are a lot of barriers. She believes in the block grant process and tasks her staff to spend accurately internally. Chairman Keller explained the plan will be approved this afternoon. The Board recessed and will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for final approval of the items that were reviewed. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. There was no public comment. Continued on page 3 The Board reviewed Adult Probation matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the service agreement between the County of Franklin and Vigilnet for a trial service of a GPS watch to monitor individuals on supervision in the community. The device is similar in price to GPS ankle devices. The device allows for reduced stigma for individuals that have to wear them. They can also be used to send text communications to the individual as well as notifications of encroaching exclusion zones or violations of house arrest schedules. The devices are secured to the wrist and immediately notify on-call staff if removed or tampered. This agreement is at a cost of $5.50 per person, per day and the cost wi agreement for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the report to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Budget and Program Support, Office of Children, Youth & Families showing Fiscal Year 2021-2022 3rd quarter report of revenue and expenditures for the period of January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. The total amount of the report is $2,983,135 and the General Fund is $607,367.00. The Board reviewed Commissioners Office matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project requesting funds in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Gass House historical project. If awarded, the County match would be $773,553.00. The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the 2022/2023 Human Services Plan for Mental Health Services, Intellectual Disabilities Services, Homeless Assistance Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, and Human Services Development Funds. The grant is for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the total amount of $6,576,301.00 that includes a County match of $165,958.00. The Board reviewed additional Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the no-cost extension amendment between the County of Franklin and Vital Strategies to provide funding in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Recovery Liaison position. This is for a contract period of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The Board reviewed Jail matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and the County of Allegheny to house our juvenile inmates at Allegheny County. Allegheny County Jail is required to treat our juvenile inmates as their own by providing housing, security, meals and services comparable to services at the Franklin County Jail. Franklin County will be responsible for all transportation and all housing costs associated with housing the juvenile. These costs include housing, meals, medical etc. This agreement is at a cost of $127.70 per inmate, per day not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period of August 12, 2022 - August 31, 2023, unless either party terminates prior. The Board reviewed Tax Claim matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by John T. Flannery; unanimously approved the repository sale bid from the Peters Township Supervisors in the amount of $300.00 for the purchase of a retention basin located in Peters Township that is not generating taxes at this time. The Board recessed until the 3:00 p.m. Retirement Board meeting. The Board reconvened at 3:00 p.m. for a Retirement Board meeting. Continued on page 4 The Board held a Retirement Board meeting. Lee Martin, Marquette Associates Managing Director, met with the Board to provide a report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________ David S. Keller, Chairman ____________________________________ John T. Flannery ___________________________________ Robert G. Ziobrowski FY 2022-23 HUMAN SERVICESBLOCK GRANT leadership committees, are required to identify local needs, system services to meet locally identified needs.traditional categorical services as well as innovative crossBlock Grant plan.County Commissioners for final approval of the current year community input, goal creation, and voting recommendations to costdevelop goals, and track outcomes while supporting quality, -effective, and efficient services.- •C ounty block grant planning teams, established as block grant Human Services Block Grant Purpose ••PF lanning committees are vital in the role of providing lexibility of the HSBG program allows counties to fund •The Block Grant was established in FY 12allowable carryover.$253,000 is projected for FY 21from 3% to 5% removed the option for a waiver request. and increased the allowable carryoriginalallowing 20 counties to participate. Franklin County was one of the 20 counties. The Block Grant is now open to all counties.-22 which is within our 5% maximum -over from 3% to 5%. The increase -13 as a pilot program ••During FY 17The block grant has reinvested $1,537,570 to date. An additional -18, the State removed Children & Youth special grants, FRANKLIN COUNTY BACKGROUND •Counties are encouraged to undertake a comprehensive participating in the HSBG program.conduct public hearings pursuant to the Sunshine Act.set forth in the instructions and guidelines.of Human Services (DHS) that includes the information service systems.planning process that includes all county level human •••Each county will submit one (1) Plan to the Department Two (2) public hearings are required for counties Prior to submitting the Plan to DHS, the county must HSBG Plan Guidelines th th Wednesday, August 17, 2022 thth •Plan guidelines and template released: in advance.Thursday, June 16, 2022 ••••First Public Hearing: Plan is due to the State: Final draft for Commissioners’ review and signature on: Public notification via the website and newspaper placed 10 days Tuesday, August 9August 19, 2022, 2022 Franklin County PLANNING FY 2022PROCESS-2023 CATEGORICALS ($1,537,570)REINVESTED FUNDS FundProjectedEstimated # of Category22-23 BudgetIndividuals Served Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services State HSBG$ 689,035 SSBG (Federal) 70,174 FY 2022and INDIVIDUALS SERVED-23 PROJECTED BUDGET Sub Total - IDD Services 759,209 184 Mental Health Services State HSBG 4,817,165 SSBG (Federal) 6,385 MHSBG (Federal) 187,206 BHSI 78,527 Sub Total - MH Services 5,089,283 6,290 Drug and Alcohol Services ACT 152 189,800 BHSI 162,425 Sub Total - D&A Services 352,225 1,874 Homeless Assistance Services 113,658 325 Human Services Development Fund 95,968 5,100 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES BLOCK GRANT$ 6,410,343 13,773 ••CHILDREN and YOUTH SERVICESCare MultiTUSCARORA MANAGED CARE ASSOCIATIONthrough Justice Works.Behavioral Consultants (ABC); and the Triple P (Positive Parenting) program provided usage of the following programs: Parents as Teachers (PAT) provided through Alternative placements. CYS reports that 16 children had averted out of home placements through the These are full federallyInitiative(2022) permanent housing.in order to assist individuals with behavioral health needs sustain and maintain (2022) individuals with behavioral health issues.community based organizations to focus on social determinant of health needs for –-Systemic Therapy (MST) as an in lieu of Service for children and families. (Perform Medical Assistance)––Implemented a program to supply Structured Reinvestment dollars provided to , the ability to provide new and enhanced evidence-funded interventions which are meant to prevent out of home : Through the inception of the Community Navigators Housing Support services : (2021) -based programs has occurred. –Successfully implemented with partner FamilyFirst Human Services Departmental PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSFY 21/22 rd SingleCommunity Nurses designed to contract with individuals experiencing difficulties with accessing mental or and received to assist with this project.position which will assist in covering a greater geographic area within Franklin County. A grant was written Health HousingoperatetheirgrantsassistFranklinaccessfamilyindividuals.CountytoandTheseCountydatasustaininareaforAuthor ity: plans are to expand the .positiveforCertifiedsubstancethetheirenhancedWarmHandoffownway(SCA)Recovery-free,.recoveryaccessThefamilyDrugultimatetoSpecialistsbased(WHO)treatmentandfriendly,Communi ty CogoaleventsAlcoholprocess(CRS)andisfunforto:communitysocializationestablishthethroughPlansutilization-Responder program communitytoatheincreaseresourcespeerwilleventsWellspan.-ledbethethat.expand edgroupconsistencywith a third (3EmergencycelebratewhichwithinwilltheofDepartmentsthisindividualindependently) staff approachprocessandandinto behavioral health services due to transportation needs and other barriers. ••DrugMHMental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disability, Early Intervention (MHIDDEI) and Mental will continue to provide expanded &Alcoholwillcontinuetoprovidecommunity mobile nursing services Pro-Socialeventswiththeutilizationthrough access to MH ofrecoverycapitalmin- Human Services Departmental PROGRAM STRATEGIC and CONTINUED GOALS FY 21/22 •••••Byhave the final voting approval for all funding/program proposals.Voting Committee Members make recommendations review ongoing operations and procedures.Working committees continue to be formed when needed for special projects or to and Procedure statement and Request Form.procedures. The committee formulated the Request for Additional Funds Policy During FY 18the member’s role/duties on the committee. Updates continue to occur.members which outline the purpose of the Block Grant and the expectations for Procedures have been established for Onvoting capability/requirements, and term limits.-Laws were adopted in FY 17-19 an internal committee was formed to review policies and -18 that establish membership, member roles, -Boarding and Training of new committee –the County Commissioners CONTINUOUS QUALITYIMPROVEMENT (CQI) Staff and Auxiliary Members: Julie Dovey (Fulton County) Gen Harper (Tuscarora Managed Care)Melissa Reisinger * (Tuscarora Managed Care)Justin Slep * (Veterans Affairs)Misty Conner (Community Connection and Housing Navigation)Lillian Rodriguez* (Information & Referral / LINK Coordinator) James Eagler * (Drug & Alcohol)Kim Eaton (Community Connections/ Quality Assurance)Tawnya Hurley* (Aging) / Ashley McCullough * (Aging)Minnie Goshorn * (Children, Youth, and Services) / Nicole Weller (CYS)Dan Brown * (Grants)Glenda Helman* (Grants)Payton House* (Ombudsman)Lori Young (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities) Stacey Brookens * (MH/IDD/EI) / Erin Nye * (MH/IDD/EI) Jennifer Heidler (Mental Health Housing) Stacy Rowe * (Fiscal) *denotes Leadership Team Members INTERNAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Community Experience Representatives: Persons with Lived Experience: Kim Crider Erin Grant Rev. James Fox Zachary McCauley Lorna Blanchard Rev. John Kratz Sonja Payne Doug Wilburne Thomas Reardon Sherri Sullivan ––––Mental Health–Health PlanningAt LargeDrug & AlcoholHomeless Assistance–––––Employment/Training/Education–Criminal JusticeAgingFaith BasedIntellectual & Developmental DisabilitiesHousing/Homelessness–Early Intervention/Family FRANKLIN COUNTY HSBG VOTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Thank Programs.of the Human Services dedication and support to all Commissioners for their Franklin County ^^^ Franklin County.all consumers within help make life better for attention, and caring to their generous time, Committee members for Much Gratitude our Block Grant to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS * We would like to *Commissioner Flannery *Commissioner Ziobrowski OPEN DISCUSSION TIME PUBLIC COMMENTS?QUESTIONS?