HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-23 Commissioner Minutes TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 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.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and thanked Commissioner Keller for
attending the Community Support Program meeting yesterday. She said she enjoyed
his presentation and appreciated his presence at the meeting.
The minutes of the June 1 , 2015 and June 13, 2015 meetings were reviewed.
These will be approved Thursday, June 25, 2015.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Shawn Burkhart,
Adult Probation Deputy Director, was present to explain the addendums for Adult
Probation for the Alcohol Monitoring Program, board action items 1-5. He explained that
Adult Probation has been using this company since 2005 for offenders for alcohol
consumption. He explained these addendums are additional options available to use
and explained each addendum. He said we only pay a usage fee when the equipment is
actively being used. The items will be approved Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Shalom Black, Grants Manager; Richard Wynn, Human Services Administrator;
and members of the Human Services Block Grant Committee conducted a public
hearing on the Human Services Block Grant for 2015/2016. Ms. Black provided the
history of the block grant process and noted that this is the fourth year in the program.
Mr. Wynn explained the plan for 2015-2016 assumes the same funding level as the
current year; he noted that the Governors' proposed budget would restore 3% of
previous cuts. Mr. Wynn explained the Block Grant comprises only part of the overall
funding for Human Services as there are only 7 specific fund types. April Rouzer, Drug
&Alcohol Director, was present to explain the Drug &Alcohol funding which is % of the
Block Grant award. She explained the funds are used for treatment provider contracts;
prevention provider contracts; and target populations which include co-occurring,
Criminal Justice Systems, Veterans, Adolescents, Transitional Age Youth, adults and
older adults. Steve Nevada, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities ( H/ID)
Administrator, was present to explain the H/ID funding. He explained the funds are
used for employment, consultant and education services and hospitalization in Mental
Health. He explained further Intellectual Disabilities has 527 people that the block grant
supports and they use the block grant funds for an IM4Q survey and employment. He
also explained the funds also support the Lifesharing program where clients are placed
with another family. Mr. Wynn explained the block grant budget is $5,993,719 and the
full plan is on the County's wesite. He also explained we won't know how much money
we have saved until October, than the Committee can decide where to move the saved
money. John Hart, County Administrator, asked if the Committee has ever discussed
using some of the money to collect data. Mr. Wynn responded that he has asked the
Committee in the past but their response was always that they would rather the funds go
towards programs not data collection. Mr. Wynn explained there is a subcommittee to
determine how to gather information. Chairman Keller opened the floor for public
comments.
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Megan Shreve, SCCAP Director and Block Grant Committee Member, said
SCCAP is required to collect and report data so her staff has to do dual data entry which
wastes a lot of time so she suggests being careful when deciding this. Ms. Shreve said
the committee has been exciting to work with, as well as County staff that provides the
information. Everyone is committed to look at the real outcomes and they have shared
dialogue. She thanked everyone and said the process has been great.
The Board will invite public comments until Thursday at which time they will
consider approving the plan at Thursday's board meeting.
The Board recessed and will reconvene at 1:30 PM for the Retirement Board
meeting.
The Board held a Franklin County Retirement Board meeting.
Michael Shone, Peirce Park Group President, met with the Board to provide a
report of the Franklin County Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziorowskiy
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
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