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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 9, 2018, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting. 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 amend the agenda at the request of Carrie Gray,
County Administrator. Ms. Gray explained that she is requesting the amendment to the
lease agreement with B.Developed to be signed today. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved to adopt the
amended agenda.
There was no public comment.
The minutes of the October 2, 2018 and October 4, 2018 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, October 11, 2018.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Chairman Keller
asked John Hart, Project Manager, to explain board action #3, for improvements to the
parking lot to include paving and site work for the soon to be new quarters for the
parking lot for a short period of time but this work is something we will have to do for
stormwater management so we are partnering with them. Mr. Hart and John Boozer will
review the proposals today. He would like the Board to approve the lease amendment
today pending final approval by Mr. Hart and Mr. Boozer. Commissioner Thomas asked
for more information on the contract with John Boozer. Mr. Hart explained that the
contract was approved in the spring with a price that could be moved based on phases
of the project. This is Phase II and the increase in hours is for Mr. Boozer and his staff.
Board action #3 was approved today while the remaining items will be approved
Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved the amendment to
the lease agreement at 340 North Second Street, Chambersburg with B.developed, LLC
to include sitework, paving and conduits for an additional cost of $181,344.78.
The Board reviewed information regarding R
Pickel from Area Agency on Aging, explained how things have developed over the last
20 years making sure people have their dignity and quality of care in long term facilities.
She continued that 80% of residents in long term care report being victims of retaliation if
they make a complaint based on a state survey. She said the reason could be there are
a lot of young staff and high staff turnover so it is hard to get all staff trained and on
board. She also explained that
look in on them while in long term care. Commissioner Thomas and Chairman Keller
mentioned the PEER Program that is in some of our facilities. Ms. Pickel explained that
Franklin County has two facilities with a PEER Program and another one is looking to
develop a program. There was discussion that the PEER program is labor intensive, but
provides valuable tools. Ms. Pickel affirmed that we do not have a retaliation problem in
our county but statewide there are issues. Commissioner Thomas said that there is a lot
of evidence that loneliness is a real issue and that living alone at home can be a real
problem. Ms. Pickel responded that communal support is important and she has seen
firsthand that people isolated in homes blossom in long term care facilities since they are
more engaged, alert and interact with staff and other residents more. Sheldon Schwartz,
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Ombudsman, explained that the Ombudsman Program is different than the PEER
residents have to say and when he asks the residents if they want him to do anything
and they say no, then he is done. Sometimes they just want to get it off their chest but
confidentiality. Traci Kline, Area Agency on Aging Director, explained that Protective
Services works with the Ombudsman Program in the Aging Office. She said the St
reviews for the Ombudsman Program with Angie and Shelly are extremely positive and
even the State Ombudsman Office says we have a great Ombudsman Program. Stacie
Horvath, Human Services Administrator, said she is very proud of the staff and the
Ombu
Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by Robert L. Thomas; unanimously approved
Proclamation #2018-
and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by Robert L. Thomas.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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Robert L. Thomas
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Robert G. Ziobrowski