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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-11 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, April 11, 2019, 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 L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. There was no public comment. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the minutes of the April 2, 2019 and April 4, 2019 meetings. The Board reviewed Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Donald Etter to provide APPRISE counseling services to help schedule and counsel Medicare consumers of Franklin County while there is an anticipated transition of employees in the Area Agency on Aging Office. This agreement is for the period of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 at a cost of $2,184.00. This contract is paid 100% through the PDA Aging Block Grant. The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Robert Moore to provide APPRISE counseling services to help schedule and counsel Medicare consumers of Franklin County while there is an anticipated transition of employees in the Area Agency on Aging Office. This agreement is for the period of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 at a cost of $1,170.00. This contract is paid 100% through the PDA Aging Block Grant. The Board reviewed additional Aging Office matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Sheldon A. Schwartz to provide Ombudsman and PEER services for Franklin County at a cost of $4,979.00 for the period of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. The Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program is designed to support and empower consumers by resolving individual complaints involving long-term care service while working to improve and enhance the long-term living system for the residents and their families. This contract is paid 100% through the PDA Aging Block Grant. The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the report to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Children, Youth & Families showing expenditures of Act 148 funding for October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The total amount of the report is $3,080,192.00 for 2018/2019 fiscal year. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $200,605.00 to provide additional budget to the DES Act 12 Interconnectivity project and funding. The Board signed an agreement in November, 2018 for this South Central Intercounty Communications Network (SCICNet) Maintenance project that involves Franklin, Dauphin and Adams counties. Total amount covered by the 911 Interconnectivity Grant is $154,860.00. The Board reviewed Elections matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement between the County of Franklin and Beidel Printing House, Inc. for the printing of ballots for the May 21, 2019 Municipal Primary Election for a total cost of $35,320.00. This bid was awarded by the Commissioners at their Tuesday, March 21 st meeting. The Board reviewed Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Project Modification Request (PMR) to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Franklin County Children's Advocacy Center Medical Services for Victims Project. This PMR is to request a 6 month no cost extension for the Endowment Act — Programs Assisting Victims. This request will extend the new date to September 30, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved Project Modification Request (PMR) to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Good Wolf Treatment Court (GWTC) Supportive Services Grant. This PMR is to allow staff to move funding from under expended line items and add new funding line items that will benefit GWTC participants. This PMR will also request a 6 month no -cost extension for the grant moving the end date from June 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The Board reviewed additional Grants/CJAB matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved amendment No. 7 to the agreement between the County of Franklin and Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. (dated April 25, 2018) to provide services for the Jail to Community Treatment Program to extend the contract through March 31, 2019. All other terms and conditions of the original contract will remain in full force and effect. The Board reviewed Procurement matters. Quote from WASP Barcode Technologies to provide equipment and training needed for the upcoming Asset Management Project at a cost of $28,146.43 for the period of April 22, 2019 through April 22, 2022. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, PA Department of Transportation notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Waterways Obstruction Permit application being applied for replacement of a structure over Marsh Run on property located in Washington Township. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Rettew notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 105 General Permit No. 5 — Utility Line Stream Crossing application being applied by Shippensburg Borough Authority for replacement of a water main as well as several lateral water service lines on King Street on properties located in the Borough of Shippensburg. Continued on page 3 In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Gish Logging, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality Program permit being applied for a 250 HP Wood -Fired Boiler on property located in Fort Loudon. In accordance with PA Acts 14, 67, 68 and 127 notifications, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. notified the County of a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection NPDES permit application being applied by Mercersburg Water Authority for discharges of stormwater associated with construction activity for water system improvements on property located in the Borough of Mercersburg. The Board reviewed information regarding National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Chairman Keller explained that he will present this proclamation tonight at the Crime Victim's Rights vigil that is being held at the Elks building on Lincoln Way East at 7:30 PM. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation # 2019-09 proclaiming the week of April 7-13 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. Rich Farr, Executive Director of Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (CPTA), provided an update on Franklin County Paratransit Program, which includes Shared Ride and Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). Mr. Farr explained that ridership increased since Rabbittransit has taken over the County's transportation four years ago. Rabbittransit serves 10 counties in the Susquehanna Valley area and there are ridership increases in all counties they serve. He continued that they now provide service five days a week anywhere in the county. They also provide out -of -country trips that were not offered previously, except through the Volunteer Transportation Service but it was hard to find volunteers and it started to decrease in ridership. Commissioner Thomas stated merging with CPTA was the best thing that happened for Franklin County residents. Mr. Farr continued that there is still operational staff located in Franklin County so they are still in the community. But all calls do go to their York County office. Commissioner Ziobrowski asked Mr. Farr to tell him about the economics of this because normally transportation does not do well financially. Mr. Farr responded that financially they have improved even though transit is seasonal and that ridership declines in the winter so overall the trends go up and down. He continued that when Rabbit came in there was a deficit around $150,000 a year but they are holding their own now. It is not their mission to be profitable. PennDOT has almost completed their analysis of Rabbittransit's regionalization efforts and they have already stated that Rabbit has saved the State $800,000 a year. Mr. Farr explained the issue with the PA Turnpike and how they are not paying PennDOT which are the funds they use to buy capital equipment. This is because of a lawsuit that is happening right now. Once the lawsuit is finalized, then payments should be made. Mr. Farr explained that they are working on a new fare structure for all counties to make all counties pay the same fare. He continued that MATP is a big issue for them because 30% of ridership is made up of MATP riders. Mr. Farr explained how he has been advocating with County Commissioners of PA Association, Area Agency on Aging and public transportation on Senate Bill 390 seeking fairness in MATP to stop the process from moving forward and study it more before moving on to committee. He explained further that this model has not been successful in other states and has led to increased costs, increased complaints and reduced ridership. He continued that we are not asking for more money, we will be saving money for the state. Ms. Gray explained that we receive advocacy and interpretations of issues like this from Rich and CPTA. The concern which has not come to fruition is we have not lost our voice locally. We are always part of the conversations. Rabbit really does know our area. Mr. Farr explained a new initiative where they are testing a pilot program for Microtransit in York County that may expand to Continued on page 4 Chambersburg or Shippensburg. They are five months into the program and ridership is growing. Mr. Farr informed the Board that they have a management contract through February with CAT. CAT has an unfunded deficit of $1.2 M annually but they are in contract negotiations. The main issue is that 50% of their costs are due to union work rules but they have agreed to go to binding arbitration. They do realize that change has to occur. Commissioner Thomas asked if they use Uber or Lyft as an alternative for areas that are challenging to serve. Mr. Farr responded that they use Lyft but no longer use Uber because they didn't meet their needs. There are times when they have to take a couple of riders off the bus and use Lyft for their rides. Ms. Gray said that Rabbit is working with Keystone Health to coordinate scheduling systems so that Rabbit knows when a patient needs a ride and Keystone will know if there is an issue with the patient getting to the appointment. Mr. Farr explained another initiative is having a ticketless system so each rider has their own file and can be cashless and they will not have to carry paper tickets anymore. Commissioner Thomas commented that when we merged, we gained a tremendous administrator that is respected across the state. We are fortunate to have him as a partner on a team. The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas; seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski. Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS David S. Keller, Chairman Robert L. Thomas Robert G. Ziobrowski PROCLAMATION #2019 - 09 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019 Whereas, in 1982, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime envisioned a national commitment to a more equitable and supportive response to victims; Whereas, this commemorative week celebrates the energy, perseverance and commitment that launched the victims' rights movement, inspired its progress, and continues to advance the cause of justice for crime victims; Whereas, crime can leave a lasting impact on any person, regardless of age, national origin, race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, or economic status; Whereas, incorporating communities' existing experts and trusted sources of support into efforts to fully serve survivors will develop a criminal justice system response that is truly accessible and appropriate for all victims of crime; Whereas, with the unwavering support of their communities and victim service providers behind them, survivors will be empowered to face their grief, loss, fear, anger, and hope without fear of judgment, and will feel understood, heard, and respected; Whereas, serving victims and rebuilding their trust restores hope to victims and survivors as well as supports thriving communities; Whereas, engaging a broader array of healthcare providers, community leaders, faith organizations, educators and businesses can provide new links between victims and services that improve their safety, healing, and access to justice; Whereas, honoring the rights of victims, including the rights to be heard and to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, and working to meet their needs rebuilds their trust in the criminal justice and social service systems; Whereas, National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that all victims of crime — especially those who are challenging to reach or serve — are offered culturally and linguistically accessible and appropriate services in the aftermath of crime; and; Whereas, County of Franklin is hereby dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building resilience in our communities and our victim responders, and working for a better future for all victims and survivors. Now, therefore, We, as Commissioners of Franklin County do hereby proclaim the week of April 7-13, 2019, as Crime Victims' Rights Week And reaffirm this County of Franklin commitment to creating a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime during Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year; and to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for those community members, victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who are committed to improving our response to all victims of crime so that they may find relevant assistance, support, justice, and peace. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hand and caused our seal this 11 ", day of April, two thousand and nineteen. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS David S. Kkener, Chairman Robert L. Thomas Robert G. Ziobr i