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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020
The Franklin County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 7, 2020, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, John T. Flannery 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 John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to adopt the agenda. Carrie Gray, County Administrator asked to
amend the agenda to include a resolution to allow the use of existing check stock in the
during the reorganization meeting. The Board accepted to amend the agenda to include
the resolution.
Kim Wertz provided public comment and asked if the date is incorrect on board
action items one and three and if board actions four and six are annual renewals.
Chairman Keller said they will address these questions when discussing board actions.
The minutes of the December 31, 2019 and January 2, 2020 meetings were
reviewed. These will be decided upon on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
The Board reviewed Agreements, Contracts and Reports. Ms. Gray explained
board action item #1 is correct since it is approving the past period of contracts for
Children & Youth. These happen quarterly. She continued that action #3 is an
Glenda Helman, Grants Manager, explained that this is a grant amendment to extend
the grant from July 2019 through December 2019 but it took a while to get the approval.
Commissioner Ziobrowski asked Ms. Helman to provide an elevator version of the Good
Wolf Treatment Court for the benefit of new Commissioner Flannery. Ms. Helman
explained the program and how it helps individuals with opioid issues with treatment
coordination services through the court system. They have to report to the District
Attorney, Judge, Adult Probation and Police on how they are doing in their sobriety and
they get rewarded for their successes. She continued that they try to use rewards more
than sanctions that could include writing a letter to court and families that explains what
has happened and with apologies. The most stringent sanctions have been time in jail
but the goal is to have the person walk through the program clean and sober for 14
months. They increase their income, reunite with family and children and continue the
recovery program in the community. Commissioner Flannery said he has attended three
Good Wolf Treatment Court sessions and they are impressive. Chairman Keller said in
on the form for Agriculture Preservation Program. Ms. Gray responded that we have not
received all of the funds and it is not included in the amount. Ms. Gray explained that
item #4, Project Modification to PCCD is a renewal but #6, agreement with Mental
Health Association is an extension of the current contract. Ms. Gray said that Dr. Kim
Eaton is here today to provide a brief summary of the CARE program. Dr. Eaton
explained that the CARE program started in 2009 as the Jail Diversion Program
established with funding from PCCD. The goal is to stabilize people with mental health
issues and reduce recidivism. Many of them have serious mental health issues but
in the criminal justice system and may have trauma. She said that this population is very
difficult to serve. Dr. Eaton explained how the program works with screenings, care
management services and referrals to resources and housing. She said to qualify they
have to be 18 years of age, a resident of Franklin County and have a suspected verified
mental health diagnosis. She said they get referrals from the Jail staff upon release of
an inmate who would qualify or from Adult Probation, the community or any agency that
wants to make a referral. Dr. Eaton said there were 59 participants in 2019 with 40 who
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were discharged and of those, 24, or 60%success rate, which is considered great. They
have to get through all phases of the program and remain substance free.
Commissioner Ziobrowski asked if we get assistance from Tuscarora Managed Care
Alliance if the participants are Medicaid eligible and Dr. Eaton responded yes, that we
approved Thursday, January 9, 2020.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved Resolution 2020-01 for the purpose of authorizing the Controller,
Harold Wissinger, to use current check stock and order new check stock in a modified
format.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski; seconded by John T. Flannery;
unanimously approved to enter an executive session at 9:55 a.m. this date for the
purpose to review Pending Litigation matters. Action may be required after the
executive session. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:36 a.m.
Attorney Andrew Benchoff, Solicitor for the Board of Assessment and Revision of
Taxes, met with the Board of Commissioners to recommend settlement of the Appeal of
Tract One Partnership, LTD tax assessment appeal, No. 2018-4954. The property is
located at 8400 Molly Pitcher Highway in Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
The original assessment is $500,250.00 after a hearing before the Board of Assessment
and Taxation, it was reduced to $399,750.00 with an implied market value of
$3,250,000.00. On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski seconded by John T. Flannery, the
Board unanimously approved an assessment of $319,800 in 2019 and 288,600.00 in
2020 with an implied market value of $2,600,000.00. The settlement was previously
approved by all parties and interveners, including the taxpayer, Greencastle- Antrim
School District and the Franklin County Board of Assessment. The County will refund
Tract One Partnership in the amount of $2,410.49 for 2019 taxes.
Attorney Andrew Benchoff met with the Board of Commissioners to present and
request authority to sign the Third Addendum to Voluntary Agreement with SpiriTrust
Lutheran as legal counsel for the Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes and on
behalf of the County.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. with a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
seconded by John T. Flannery.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David S. Keller, Chairman
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John T. Flannery
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Robert G. Ziobrowski