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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-30 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, September 30, 2014, with the following members present: Robert L. Thomas and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Vice Chairman Thomas announced that Chairman Keller will be a few minutes late for the meeting. Vice Chairman Thomas presided and after calling the meeting to order, a Moment of Silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance, proceeded with the business of the day. Commissioner Ziorowsi asked to include the appointment of citizen volunteers to the SoutCentral Workforce Investment Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziorowsi; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda. Richard Jones provided public comment and asked for more information on board action item 1, Children &Youth report. Jay Lightfoot provided public comment and wants to know why grants give money to anyone with illegitimate children, people on dope and people getting out of jail. He said when someone is trying, they can't get any help. He had to buy groceries for a lady when none of the organizations would help her. Allen Piper provided public comment and wanted to clarify what Mr. Lightfoot was referring to during his public comment. He said a lot of families are working two or three jobs where this was unheard of years ago. Mr. Piper wanted more explanation on item #7, agreement with Gettle. He insists that the county government discuss each item on the board action listing prior to implementation. Alicia Kanelooulos provided public comment and would like more explanation of item 11, agreement with P A. Chairman Keller entered the meeting room at 9:41 AM. The minutes of the September 23, 2014 and September 25, 2014 meetings were reviewed. These will be approved Thursday, October 2, 2014. The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Commissioner Thomas explained board action item #1 is the Children &Youth report showing the State how the money is spent. This is assistance for children who are born into unusual circumstances and this supports them to help them survive. John Hart, County Administrator, explained further this report shows 719 children were served and services are adoption services, day treatment, counseling, foster families and emergency shelter. The report includes juvenile delinquent services. Mr. Hart explained item #7 is a contract to provide maintenance and response on our wireless network being installed over Interstate 31 instead of tunneling under 31 which is not feasible. Mr. Hart explained item #11 is an agreement with P A Management. Since we are self-funded for our workers compensation, we have to work with a consultant to provide safety inspections, trainins, and accident and wellness prevention programs. This contract helps the County oversee the program and provide their expertise and consulting services along with reviewing policies. He said being self-funded, we try to keep costs at a minimum. Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator, and Stacy Rowe, Human Services Fiscal Manager, were present to explain item #2, Report on Human Services Block Grant. Mr. Wynn explained this is money that was not expended in the prior fiscal year from the block grant programs. The Steering Committee decides where to move the money to be spent and utilize the funds. The majority of the reallocated funds will be Continued on page 2 used for the Children's Advocacy Center. Mr. Wynn explained that they have not taken money away from anyone, this is money saved through economy and efficiencies. The following items were approved today while the remaining items will be approved Thursday, October 2, 2014. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the agreement between the County of Franklin and P Management Corporation to provide a certified safety & loss control (risk control) representative to oversee the County's formal Health & Safety Program. The representative will be on-site providing services 16 hours per month at a total cost of $27,900.00 for the period of September 15, 2014 through December 31, 2015. The costs are covered by the Workers' Compensation Trust. The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Safety Program Renewal (HandS) Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the Self-insured Worker's Compensation Program for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. This application is necessary to maintain our self- insurance status. The Board reviewed additional Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the Workers' Compensation Self-insurance Renewal Application to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation for an application cost of$100.00 for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. This application is necessary to maintain the County's self-insurance status. This was the date to award/reject bids for the Building Demolition at 11 North Second Street, Chambersburg. John Hart, County Administrator, explained that in conversations with various contractors, they believed the demolition would be under $25,000 but both bids came in over$25,000 which requires prevailing wage. The bids did not include prevailing wage. The County will have to redo the bids to include prevailing wage in the bid specifications. He said this will give us an opportunity to see what prevailing wage will do to the bid amounts. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to reject all bids received and readvertise the bids based on prevailing wage. The Board reviewed appointments to the South Central Workforce Investment Board. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to appoint L. Michael Ross, Lynn Beeson, Dr. Francis Achampong, Mark Johnston, Andrew Williford, and Keith Yon to serve a term to expire on September 30, 2017. Shalom Black, Director of Grants, and Jen Johnson, Housing Program Specialist, were present to explain the grant application to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ms. Black explained the Franklin/ Fulton Mental Health/intellectual Disabilities requests approval to apply for renewal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue providing housing and case management for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. Each of the three grants provides for 10 apartments, for a total of 30 apartments. She explained this program started in 2006 with 10 apartments and in 2008, 20 more apartments were added to the program. Ms. Johnson explained this program also has supportive services which includes case management, peer specialist support services, household supplies and rental assistance. She said the clients do need some sort of income to pay for utilities. Ms. Johnson said as long as we receive the grants the clients can reside at the apartments. Continued on page 3 Commissioner Zio rows i asked to rescind the previous motion to appoint members to the South Central Workforce Investment Board. Only Mike Ross needed to be appointed. On a motion by Robert G. Ziorowski, seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to rescind the previous motion and appoint Mike Ross for a term through September 30, 2017. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziorowsi; seconded by Robert L. Thomas. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS