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TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, July 9, 2013, with the
following members present: David S. Keller 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked if the public will be a part of the
presentation on the nursing home project update since it’s after the executive session
and Chairman Keller responded that it will be open to the public.
The minutes of July 2, 2013 meeting were reviewed. These will be approved
Thursday, July 11, 2013.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Carrie Gray, Assistant
County Administrator was present to explain item #1 the grant agreement with
Department of Community and Economic Development. Mrs. Gray explained this grant
is the 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant and it includes funds for shelter operations, rapid
rehousing and financial assistance so residents of the shelters can receive rental
assistance in order to secure housing. The two shelters to receive these grant funds are
Waynesboro New Hope Shelter and South Central Community Action Program who
oversees the Franklin County Homeless Shelter. Mrs. Gray said the State is moving
from a model of waiting until folks are homeless to a model of shelter in place.
Commissioner Ziobrowski asked if there are any safeguards in the program to keep
people from gaming the system. Mrs. Gray said the grant does have requirements such
as the residents have to provide documentation on income level and have to prove this
will prevent them from becoming homeless. Mr. Burcher said they have three major
rules: income has to be under 30% of median income and they have to provide proof;
have to have an eviction notice and they have to be sustainable so they have to have job
or they will not qualify. The Board had no further questions. The items will be approved
Thursday, July 11, 2013.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved to enter an executive session at 9:48 a.m. this date for the purpose to review
contract negotiations matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:35
a.m. No action was required after executive session.
Jay Wenger, Consultant with Susquehanna Group Advisors provided an update
to the Board on the Falling Spring Nursing Home project. Mr. Wenger has developed an
RFP that was submitted to the County for review and mentioned some of the conditions.
To get vendors access to information he developed a confidentiality agreement that the
County needs to approve and anyone who has contacted Susquehanna Group and
seems to be a good buyer will get a copy of the agreement to sign. They will be given a
user name and password so they can view electronically anything they want to see on
the website. Mr. Wenger say vendors will have thirty (30) days to submit their proposal.
He said there are 15-17 firms that have been identified or have contacted them. They
will discount some by their business model but will let anyone submit a proposal. John
Hart, County Administrator said Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor, has reviewed the
RFP and confidentiality statement and he will ask the Board to approve on Thursday so
they can release the RFP on Friday. Ads will also be put in the local newspapers, on our
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website, and Susquehanna Groups website. Mr. Hart has met with nursing home
employees for their input and many of their concerns are concerns the Board already
had identified. He spoke with the employees about joining the Board on visits to nursing
homes. Chairman Keller said it looks like they are looking at the same things: continue
quality of care, take care of residents on Medicare, take care of employees and not
wanting the facility to become anything for other than for nursing home care. He is
pleased to hear results of meeting with staff and he is happy they can incorporate them
into the process as well. Mr. Wenger said there will be a 7-10 day site visit window after
the thirty (30) days that the Board will need to visit facilities. Mr. Hart said the
documents will be provided by end of day today for the Board’s review and action on
Thursday.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by David S. Keller.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS