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POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 22, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Potter County Commissioners was called to order at
11:03 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 2010 in the Commissioners Conference Room. Present: Commissioners Doug Morley, Paul Heimel and Susan Kefover , Chief Clerk Todd Brown, Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, guests Anne Nelson and Rev. Harold Kiel and members of the media Teri McDowell, Kim Hoak, and Gerri Miller.
MOMENT OF SILENCE/OPENING INVOCATION - Rev. Harold Kiel, Bingham Center Bible Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Doug Morley, present; Commissioner Susan Kefover, present; Commissioner Paul Heimel, present; Chief Clerk Todd Brown, present; Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
MINUTES – 4/8/10
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
NEW BUSINESS
· RESOLUTION #3-2010 – CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE FOR ALLEGANY TOWNSHIP VOTING DISTRICT
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· RESOLUTION #4-2010 – AUTHORIZATION TO POTTER COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
· RESOLUTION #5-2010 – FAIR HOUSING
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· RESOLUTION #6-2010 – FY 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROJECTS
- Genesee Water
- Housing Rehabilitation
Potter County Redevelopment Authority Director Joe Pagano noted that no public comment was received in response to the advertisement.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
· CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A PROBATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – Between Potter County and Digital Solutions, Inc.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· PCHS CONTRACTS
COORDINATED SERVICES 2008/09 2009/10
Transportation, zone 3 n/a $22.28
Per one way trip
CHILDREN
Essence of Motion Dance Studio
21ST Century Enrichment Activity
Per session n/a $50.00
Residential Treatment for
Residential $197.92 $196.14
Shelter $172.63 $163.26
Diagnostic $197.92 $198.06
Group Home $159.05 $145.16
Foster Care $ 72.12 $ 72.12
Revised Rates
Laurel Youth Services
Residential Treatment for Del./Dep. Youth
Male Residential $202.30 $188.04
Female Residential $196.84 $188.04
Shelter $188.08 $188.04
LA-SA Quik $257.80 $227.10
Revised Rates
Potter
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Residential Treatment for Del./Dep. Youth
Stormbreak $164.90 $155.00
Stepping Stone $135.33 $118.00
Zerby Gap $170.95 $163.00
Revised Rates
Cornell Abraxis
Abraxas I, D&A Treatment/Prev. $211.99 $171.36
Abraxas I, Intensive Residential $446.52 $289.32
Abraxas II, Community Based Inten. $151.96 $147.75
Abraxas
Leadership Development Program $161.78 $151.65
Leaderhship Development Program-Female N/A $151.65
Open Residential Fire Setter/Sex Offender $295.67 $293.55
Abraxas Youth Center, Fire Setter/
Sex Offender $312.62 $307.73
And Sexual Offender $371.32 $309.41
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit N/A $254.73
Revised Rates
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
· Retroactive - Krista Miller, Julie Dubots (Treasurer’s Office) - County Treasurer’s Spring Seminar, April 13-14, 2010. Expenses paid by County Treasurer’s Association
Purpose: Seminar
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· Krista Miller (Treasurer) – County Treasurers Association Annual Convention, June 14-18, 2010, Gettysburg, Pa. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($550.00) and registration fee ($250.00) expenses.
Purpose: Annual convention
· Sherry Hoffman (PCHS) – Knowledge Sharing Session for SAMS Administrators, May 11-13, 2010, Gettysburg, Pa. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($405.48) and registration fee ($100.00) expenses.
Purpose: Annual information sharing conference. Required to keep up to date with data collection system information and requirements.
· Glenn Dunn, Dean Predmore (DES) – PEMA Quarterly Training, May 5-6, 2010, State College, Pa. Request for meals and mileage expenses only.
Purpose: Quarterly training required for certification
· Nancy Hurt (DRO) – Director’s Conference, May 10-12, 2010, State College, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($262.57) expenses. There is no registration fee.
Purpose: Provide Directors with updated information on policies and performance management
· Nancy Hurt (DRO) – Guidelines Changes 2010, April 28, 2010, Erie, Pa. Request for meals and mileage expenses only.
Purpose: Update staff on guideline changes for 2010.
· Sue Weber (PCHS) – Apprise Basic Training, May 17, 19, 24, 2010, Clarion, Pa. Request for meals and mileage expenses only.
Purpose: Mandatory Apprise Basic training for Apprise Counselors
· Donna Foust (PCHS) – Protective Service/Guardianship Committee Meeting, May 20, 2010, Harrisburg, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($77.70) expenses. There is no registration fee.
Purpose: Protective Service Supervisors request to attend for discussion on proposed documentation system, PS documentation requirements, update on legislation for ages 18-59 protective services.
· Pauline Kleintop, Pat Nichols, Margo Germino (Elected Auditors) – Regional Spring Meeting for PSACA, May 21, 2010, Bloomsburg, Pa. Request for mileage reimbursement only.
Purpose: Spring conference, auditor’s training
· Angela Milford (Jail) – Potter County Leadership Program, 2010. Request for registration fee ($750.00) expense.
Purpose: Leadership training
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
PERSONNEL
· SUMMER HIRING – County Extension Director Don Tanner requests the hiring of two 4-H summer assistants as follows:
o Nicole Gabreski from June 7 through August 20, 2010 at $8.20 per hour
o Kristen Hayman from July 13 through August 13, 2010 at $8.20 per hour
Funding for these positions has been allocated in the 2010 budget.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
CHIEF CLERK REPORT
· Applications for 2010 County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for county aid as follows:
o Genesee Township - $2,630.55
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Kefover reported that she attended a meeting of the Bradford Regional Airport Authority and is looking forward to representing Potter County’s interests.
Commissioner Heimel reported that Tom Leete of the Coudersport Shade Tree Commission has noted that the pin oaks outside of the Gunzburger Building are an inappropriate species for the space in which they have been planted. Commissioner Heimel noted that the board is discussing a plan for replacing these trees with a more appropriate species and stated that he is interested in receiving input from the citizens. Commissioner Morley added that the upcoming infestation by tent caterpillars is also being considered in the timing of the tree removal and replacement. PCRA Director Joe Pagano offered his perspective that trees in the downtown area offer scale, texture and diversity.
Commissioner Heimel also reported that the board was visited by Les Rolfe who picketed the Natural Gas Expo. Mr. Rolfe had concerns about the impact of the increased oil and gas drilling activities on water quality, used water disposal options, possibility of forest fragmentation, lack of state enforcement of regulations and lack of tax benefits for local municipalities. Commissioner Heimel responded to Mr. Rolfe’s concerns by encouraging him to contact his state representatives to express his concerns since they have these issues are primarily influenced at the state level. He also distributed the newsletter from the Public Education Committee of the Natural Gas Task Force.
Commissioner Kefover added that industry contacts have told her that Pennsylvania environmental regulations are much stricter than they were at one time.
Commissioner Morley noted that there have been a great deal of volunteer celebrations this month and offered thanks on behalf of the board to all those who volunteer their time and energy to make the county a better place.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3279-3287 | $6,648.07 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | $47,094.21 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | $1,960.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | $19,293.73 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | $2,488.12 |
| PASCDU | $232.44 |
| Benefits transfer (4/14/10 & 4/21/10) | $4,194.84 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #’s 34524-34526 - 04/07-4/09 | $677.25 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS – Check #’s 34527-34678 | $137,280.31 |
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| Total Checks Written | $219,868.97 |
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse – 4/9/10 (corrected from 4/8/10 meeting)
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total | |
| 10 | Payroll Checks | 80564 - 80609 | | | $34,162.98 | |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005093 - 9005156 | | | $51,356.50 | |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 98138 - 98249 | 97950 & 98088 | $165.00 | $104,480.11 | |
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 904091036-904091040 | | | $119,071.24 | |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning - Manual | 1604 - 1608 | | | $1,494.19 | |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3445 - 3456 |
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| $13,273.13 | |
| 15 | North Fork Dam | 98250 |
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| $16,062.40 | |
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1521 - 1528 | | | $18,082.71 | |
| 17 | Saulter Preserve | 98251 |
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| $9.80 | |
| 20 | Supervision Fees (County) | 98252 |
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| $1,054.00 | |
| 33 | JABG | 98253 |
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| $2,703.00 | |
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 98254 - 98255 |
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| $357.69 | |
| 36 | Citizens Corp. | 98256 - 98261 |
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| $2,761.00 |
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 98262 |
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| $564.00 | |
| 56 | Potter County HPRP Fund | 98263 |
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| $5,457.00 | |
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Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
Potter County Courthouse 4/23/10
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total | |
| 10 | Payroll Checks | 80610 - 80662 | | | $38,592.44 | |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005157 - 9005227 | | | $53,566.83 | |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 98264 - 98468 | 97647 | $56.17 | $185,244.48 | |
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 904231041 - 904231045 | | | $127,273.98 | |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning - Manual | 1609 - 1614 | | | $1,456.80 | |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3457 - 3463 |
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| $8,478.15 | |
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1529 - 1531 | | | $29,603.09 | |
| 17 | Saulter Preserve | 98469 |
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| $15.37 | |
| 18 | Automation Fund (Civil) | 98470 - 98471 |
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| $914.07 | |
| 28 | Domestic Relation IV-D | 634 |
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| $315.00 | |
| 33 | JABG | 98472 |
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| $300.00 | |
| 34 | V.O.J.O. | 98473 - 98474 |
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| $1,920.30 | |
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 98475 - 98476 |
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| $4,480.71 |
| 36 | Citizens Corp. | 98477 - 98478 |
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| $684.24 | |
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 98479 - 98480 |
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| $17,809.61 | |
| 62 | DEP Stormwater | 98481 - 98482 |
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| $461.88 | |
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Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse – 5/3/10 - First of the Month Payments
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 98483 - 98493 | | | $47,791.76 |
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 99024 | | | $20.00 |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3464 | | | $185.02 |
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1532 | | | $133.98 |
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 98494 | | | $400.00 |
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
Next Meeting: May 6, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Kefover made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Heimel seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Prepared by Lucinda Weakland
