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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, June 2, 2011, 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, 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 May 24, 2011 and May 26, 2011 meetings.
The Board reviewed Commissioners’ Office matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Proposal from Nitterhouse Alarm Communications to install
new controls on two doors that lead to the Commissioners Complex Building that were
previously owned by AMS Rentals and can be accessed by the tenants and need to be
brought into the county’s security system for continuity and safety to be managed by the
county’s security office in Risk Management. This proposal is for a cost of $2,429.00
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children
with special needs for payment in the amount of $0/day for the period of June 1, 2010
through May 31, 2015 in addition a one-time payment not to exceed $0 to cover non-
recurring adoption expenses. This is a decrease to the previous agreement due to the
child qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits, and will receive no monetary
subsidy.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreement on behalf of the Franklin County Children and Youth
Department to provide a subsidy to adoptive parents to be used for adoptive children
with special needs for payment in the amount of $8.01/day for the period of September
1, 2010 through August 31, 2015 in addition a one-time payment not to exceed $47.00 to
cover non-recurring adoption expenses. This is a decrease to the previous agreement
due to the child qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits, and will receive a
reduced monetary subsidy.
The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Change Order Form from Laserfiche (General Code) to create
electronic forms to work with the County’s existing document imaging software that can
be used both internally and externally via web services at a cost of $94,990.00. This will
utilize Laserfische’s workflow system to automate processes, once a form is completed,
the data can be moved along a specified process path and will streamline operations,
processes, reduce paper and printing costs, standardized forms, create better e-
Government web services and reduce risk of lost or delay of paperwork.
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The Board reviewed additional Information Services matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote
from Digital Sunrise to provide maintenance on Trend Micro Antivirus at a cost of
$8,373.00. Digital Sunrise is on the Co-Stars 6 State contract. The County relies on
Trend Micro to prevent viruses from appearing and spreading on our internal network.
Additionally, it scans for and prevents malware and spyware threats. The system is also
used to scan incoming emails for potential threats and also detects and prevents spam
email. The quote attached is for the renewal of the annual subscription. Threats
constantly change and adapt, and anti-virus changes and adapts to prevent it. The
subscription ensures we have up to the minute updates on virus prevention.
The Board reviewed Mental Health matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2011 Budget Adjustment
in the amount of $10,619.00 to record the Projects for Assistance Transition from
Homelessness (PATH) funding carryover into the 2011 budget.
The Board reviewed MH/MR matters. Noll Wilt, Information Services and
Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator was present to explain this action. Mr.
Wynn explained that the money was put into contingency and is coming from State and
Federal grant money. Mr. Wilt explained that there are operational issues with current
computers and they have lower hardware and ram capabilities and the new modern
software requires more ram then these computers have. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from Dell
to purchase 49 computers at a total cost of $61,778.47 to replace existing computers
that are 5 and 6 years old and lack the necessary memory and processing power to run
modern programs such as Office 2010 or MUNIS 8 effectively. Additionally, with this
age, hardware begins to fail at a more rapid rate. Dell is on the COSTARS 003-051
State contract listing.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement between the
County of Franklin and The Chambersburg Hospital to provide a psychiatric nurse for
behavioral monitoring and testing services, development of behavior plans for individual
residents referred to Summit staff and psychotropic medication monitoring at a cost of
$87.00 per hour for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Agreement
between the County of Franklin and Nitterhouse Communications to provide annual
inspection and preventative maintenance on the fire alarm system at the Ag. Heritage
Building at a total cost of $399.00 for the period of June 1, 2011 through December 31,
2011.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Nitterhouse Communications to provide
annual inspection and preventative maintenance on the fire alarm system at the Human
Services Building at a total cost of $798.00 for the period of June 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011.
The Board reviewed additional Property Management matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Nitterhouse Communications to provide
annual inspection and preventative maintenance on the fire alarm system at Building 2
for a total cost of $399.00 for the period of June 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
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The Board reviewed Register & Recorder matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the 2011 Budget
Adjustment in the amount of $6,000.00 to increase budgeted technology funding to
cover costs related to digitizing records (IMR/Landex/National Underground Storage
Projects, etc.)
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Grove-Bowersox
Funeral Home, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection Air Quality Program Permit application being applied to comply with the PA
Air Pollution Control Act on property located in the Boroughs of Waynesboro and
Greencastle.
In accordance with PA Acts 67, 68 and 127 notifications, R. Lee Royer and
Associates notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection GP-4 Permit application being applied for storm water outfall from a camp
improvement project on property located in Washington Township.
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 10:22 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REPORT TO THE BOARD
FALLING SPRING NURSING AND
REHABILITATION CENTER
Jan-May, 2011
OPERATIONS:
Upgrade in 5 star rating of FSNRC
Electronic Medical Record Software Selection
Building Upgrade status-window replacement
Census
NURSING:
Computerized in-service training initiative
Flu season recap
FINANCE:
Year to Date Financials as of 4/30/2011
Medicare A Bad Debt Audit in process
UMR fiscal audit scheduled for 6/13/2011
Receivable Report
FSNRC transport savings update
Cost Report 2008