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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, September 20, 2012, 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.
Chairman Keller asked to include time to respond to a question from a previous
meeting and one other item along with adding general discussion following the
presentation. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller said on behalf of the County the Commissioners wish to
acknowledge Robert B. Thomas who was struck and killed on PA 16 last week and the
Board’s thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Chairman Keller also wanted to address the comment from several attendees
requesting to have public comment throughout the board meetings. The County’s
practice to hold public comment at the beginning of the agenda will continue and is
consistent with the Sunshine Law.
Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and reported that nothing has been done
about getting in and out of the home. He had to follow someone out of the building
yesterday. Chairman Keller responded that he was told by Mr. Hart that additional
signage is in the works and he will see some improvements soon. Mr. Lightfoot said
that he heard a complaint that someone was left on a bedpan for 4 ½ hours and that the
nurses are not doing their job. Chairman Keller responded that there is a group of
residents who are considered peers that fellow residents can share concerns with. They
can also go to staff if there are concerns. Chairman Keller requested additional
information from Mr. Lightfoot on this incident.
Ken Jones provided public comment and said the County needs to make sure
nursing facilities are taking care of the residents and the buildings. The better they make
them now, the better they will be when we get there. Mr. Jones also said public
comment at beginning of meeting is very good because they can comment however
when there are guest speakers they do not have a chance to comment until the next
meeting. If someone is in on Thursday, the Board goes ahead and passes items before
getting public comments on the item. This gives audience an opportunity to let the
Board know how they feel about presentation.
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 September 11, 2012 and September 13, 2012
meetings.
Chairman Keller asked John Hart to inquire about the computers for Children &
Youth. Mr. Hart said he spoke with the Director and he will review whether laptops will
be appropriate but security is the main issue. The caseworkers are using tablet pc’s out
in the field to take notes and they do plan to purchase additional tablets but the Director
will discuss with the Chief Information Officer prior to purchasing computers. Mr. Hart
said we will continue with this purchase but may provide more tablets for the
caseworkers.
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The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved three Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreements 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: Contract #1 for $99.98 per month for
the period of June 1, 2012 through September 18, 2016; contract #2 for $27.06 per day
for the period of July 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013; contract #3 for $35.00 per day
for the period of July 31, 2012 through October 31, 2015; in addition a one-time payment
not to exceed $0 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses. The different needs of the
child determine the cost per month. The County is reimbursed through the Federal
Financial Participation program.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved three Subsidized
Adoption Assistance Agreements for siblings 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 $35.00 per day per child for the
period of August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2017, in addition a one-time payment per child
not to exceed $0 to cover non-recurring adoption expenses. The different needs of each
child determines the cost per month. The County is reimbursed through the Federal
Financial Participation program.
The Board reviewed additional Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert
L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Quote from
Dell to replace 20 outdated computers in the Children and Youth Department in the
amount of $15,560.00. Dell is on the state contract list.
The Board reviewed Clerk of Courts matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental
Appropriation in the amount of $4,000.00 for additional budget to spend Technology
Funds for the purchase of Landex Hot Site, providing additional access to Landex
software. The source of the funds is collected by the Clerk of Courts so there is no
additional cost to the County.
The Board reviewed Grants Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Grant
Application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to provide funds in
the amount of $81,852.00 with a county match of $81,852.00 for year 2 of the Security
Technology Grant to fund security equipment at the Administration Annex, Human
Services Building, Day Reportng Center and the Jail.
The Board reviewed Human Services Administration matters. On a motion by
Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the First
Contract Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Franklin and South
Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) to provide rental assistance to Franklin
County residents. This amendment is to remove the requirement to complete
suspension and debarment checks on SCCAP’s employees and other sub-contractors
that would employ duties under the agreement for the Homeless Assistance Program.
All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and
effect.
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The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal
contract between the County of Franklin and AccessIT Group for the annual
maintenance of the county’s firewall system at a cost of 34,210.00 for the period of
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. This company is on Costars state
contract.
The Board reviewed Juvenile Probation matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the renewal of five
year grant agreement between County of Franklin and Juvenile Court Judges’
Commission Grant-in-Aid funding from the State to support the operations of the
Juvenile Probation Department in the amount of $112,292.00 for the period of July 1,
2012 to June 30, 2013.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the addendum to the
Agreement between the County of Franklin and Grane Pharmacy to provide medications
and related supplies for the physician ordered medications and facility pharmacy needs
at costs based on medications supplied. This addendum is to eliminate the dispensing
fee charged when using the omnicell medication cabinet and accepting 1 delivery per
day instead of 2. This change will save the County approximately $6,000 - $7,000
annually.
The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revision to the
Franklin County Workplace Violence Policy, Policy #813.01 to meet the demands and
changes in society, adding information and guidelines for various elements of violence to
include domestic violence, bullying, cyber bullying and active shooter.
The Board reviewed Visitors Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the
County of Franklin and Kristen Wright to set up and add content to the Visitors Bureau
Pinterest Page and creating itineraries for college students and parents to generate
visitation throughout the County, assisting in website updates and adding photos and
content to Travelocity and Google Reviews and working with the Visitors Bureau on
marketing and PR projects. This agreement will not exceed $1,350.00 for the period of
September 20, 2012 through December 17, 2012.
Teresa Beckner, Fiscal Director, met with the Board to discuss the following
items: Review of 2012 expense and revenue budget performance through July. Ms.
Beckner advised most departments are under budget except for a few where she
mentioned their variances from the report. Ms. Beckner said revenues are consistent
through July and property taxes are at 92.7% of billing through August.
Commissioner Thomas then asked for a few minutes to discuss a very important
issue. He said his wife, in going thru some keep sakes from her mother, found a
powerful letter to the editor about drugs thought to be about 20 years old, it was written
by Bill Grable from Mechanicsburg. Thomas said he shared the letter with the Children
and Youth advisory committee yesterday after a discussion about poor school
attendance from certain students. Commissioner Thomas then read the letter saying the
words and values are just as meaningful today.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS