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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-09 Commissioner Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 9, 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. Carrie Gray, County Administrator, asked to amend the agenda to include an executive session on real estate matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended 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 30, 2019 and May 2, 2019 meetings. The Board reviewed Drug and Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $28,595.00 to budget for additional funding from Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment Block Grant and State Opioid Response, both from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. These funds will pay for wages and related expenses for a second case manager for the Intermediate Punishment Program and wages for the Certified Recovery Specialist. The Board reviewed Information Technology Services matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Candoris in the amount of $166,464.93 for the purchase of hardware to upgrade and replace the virtual environment storage at Emergency Services. This is used to keep data in our VMWare environment and for keeping backups of data found at other county facilities. The Board reviewed MH/IDD/EI matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the quote from Keystone Ford to purchase a 2019 Ford Escape at a cost of $17,300.00. The department will be trading in two vehicles and the remaining cost will be covered by state allocated funds. Quotes were requested with three responses, this was the lowest qualified quote. The Board reviewed Risk Management matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the Board to execute the service quote from AutoClear, LLC to repair the x-ray machine at the Courthouse Annex in the amount of $3,160.00. This includes parts, labor and The Board reviewed Tax Claim Bureau matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to accept three bids on the repository sale list made by Timothy Mongold in the amount of $100.00 each, to purchase mobile homes located on lot 19, lot 30 and lot 39 in Sunshine Mobile Home Park. These properties were not purchased at the Judicial sale. Continued on page 2 The Board reviewed information regarding National Bike Month. Sarah Hamel, Healthy Living Coordinator explained that May is National Mental Health month and National Bike Month. She said they are promoting bike month because there are health benefits from biking. She explained that there was a Bicycling for Health Presentation for employees recently where Karen Keefer, President of the Franklin County Cyclists explained the health benefits of bicycling. Ms. Hamel feels in approving this proclamation it will get the word out and promote biking in our area. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2019-17 proclaiming the month of May as National Bike Month and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:53 a.m. this date for the purpose to review real estate matters. The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:58 a.m. No action was required after the executive session. The Board reviewed information regarding Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Renee Sharpe and members of the Chambersburg Lyme Alliance were present to re nonprofit organization. Ms. Sharpe explained that they are active throughout the whole year but in May there are a lot of activities including green bows being hung downtown. She the past 8 years. She continued that in 2017 PA had 11,900 confirmed cases that were proven by a test but the test is wrong 50% of the time. If a person gets the antibiotic in them soon after the rash or bullseye appears there is a 95% chance of no recurring symptoms. There are a lot of folks walking around Franklin County that have the at of other health conditions. She said that the insurance companies will not pay for more than a 30 day treatment. Ms. Sharpe said that she and four other members of the Alliance are trained to provide education on what to do if a person finds a tick and how to prevent a tick bite in the first place. Chairman Keller said that you do not have to go into the woods to get a tick and Ms. Sharpe responded that they are everywhere, including down the toilet. She said that more study needs done on the ticks and how to deal with them. The Chambersburg Lyme Alliance has a website with lots of information. pleased to inform everyone that the Commissioners established a position that includes Lyme Disease education with the Mosquito and Tick Borne Specialist position. Steve Nevada, Assistant County Administrator introduced Jason Goetz who is the Mosquito and Tick Borne Specialist that was recently hired. Mr. Goetz explained that this year they are targeting the blacklegged nymph and he chose two sites that have high amounts of people. He visits Caledonia State Park and a park in Greencastle weekly through November where he completes tick drags. What he collects will be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection who will test them for Lyme. He will also be conducting a lot of public education. Commissioner Thomas said that he heard that important. Commissioner Thomas noted that he recently met with the Insurance Commissioner a and she was not on top of that. So he called Randy Negley who provided in-depth is why treatment is not covered under insurance which is a travesty. He continued that Dr. Stonesifer provided a presentation last year to employees and it was well attended. Continued on page 3 rd Ms. Sharpe explained that on May 23 at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Dr. Richard Steward, Professor at Shippensburg University, will share his knowledge of ticks. She also said that the House passed House Bill 629 that will require insurers to pay for treatment. A part of this bill will also protect doctors so they can go beyond the 30 day treatment of their patients. Chairman Keller said that one of his concerns is that continued that the medical aspect of this is a concern. We need to have the medical and scientific community come up with more can be sent to www.ticklab.org for testing of Lyme and other tick diseases. Chairman Keller thinks this would be a good topic for a future Municipal Summit. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2019-18 proclaiming the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month and that the attached proclamation be made a part of these minutes. Mary Beth Shank, County Solicitor requested an executive session to discuss potential litigation for a contract matter. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 10:34 a.m. this date for the purpose to review potential litigation matters. Ms. Shank said that action will be required after the executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:44 a.m. The Board came out of executive session and the solicitor requested approval of the settlement agreement discussed during the session. Said agreement contained a confidentiality clause. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the agreement. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 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