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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 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 Chairman’s time to the agenda to address
questions from Kim Wertz during last week’s meeting. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the
amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to address Ms. Wertz comments from last week’s
meeting with respect to MH/ID/EI case management and set the record straight. As for
turnover in case management the County tries really hard to make sure consumers have
a case manager. This was not completely accurate in the paper, because if a case
manager leaves their case load is distributed among the other case managers until a
new case manager is hired. With not having case managers go on certain trips, the
Commonwealth has been updating their rules and regulations of what case managers
are allowed to do. He said it would be nice if case managers could accompany folks on
these trips but the County has to abide with the guidelines of the Commonwealth. If she
has any other concerns with MH/ID she can contact Clair Hornberger, MH/ID Director.
With respect to Transportation, Chairman Keller asked Ms. Wertz to contact Rick Wynn,
Human Services Administrator with any concerns but the County is limited to trips set by
State statute and need to abide by these guidelines.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and said she talked to her case manager
last week and she was advised about the new state regs that took effect last Friday. Her
case manager and Clair also said they want people to become more independent and
she understands that but there are certain individuals that can’t. Ms. Wertz wanted to
invite the Commissioners or a representative and Mr. Hook to attend a CSP meeting so
they can see what each of the clients are doing and how they are getting more involved.
She is encouraging clients to attend Commissioners meetings and asked the Board if
they are Skype capable? She asked if it would be possible to air once a month on
Skype so certain groups or clients could get involved. She also said she would like to
meet with a Commissioner next week to discuss other things she has been thinking
about.
The minutes of January 29, 2013 and January 31, 2013 meetings were reviewed.
Chairman Keller requested a comment he made concerning the LERTA resolution be
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included in the minutes on the 29. These will be approved Thursday, February 7, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. The following item
was approved today and the remainder items will be approved Thursday, February 7,
2013.
The Board reviewed Planning matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the contract between the County
of Franklin and St. Thomas Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co, Inc. to rent a
banquet room for the Municipal Summit being held on February 13, 2013 at a cost of
$80.00.
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On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:49 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Real Estate Transaction matters. The Board reconvened into regular
session at 12:48 p.m. No action will be required after executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS