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POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
June 3, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Potter County Commissioners was called to order at
11:05 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 in the Commissioners Conference Room. Present: Commissioners Doug Morley, Paul Heimel and Susan Kefover, Chief Clerk Todd Brown, Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, guest Anne Nelson and members of the media Brent Addleman and Gerri Miller.
MOMENT OF SILENCE/INVOCATION
· Karl Runser, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and the Lutheran Church of Galeton
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 – 5/20/10
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve as presented. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
· AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and the Pennsylvania Department of Administration, Office of Public Safety Radio Services for a license to utilize 911 towers for a period of 20 years.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. for annual Preventive Maintenance Service for generators located in the jail and Gunzburger Building at a cost of $745.00 and $850.00 respectively.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
· Retroactive – Sue Weber, Barbara Busch (PCHS) – Protective Services Network, May 27, 2010, Brookville, Pa. Request for meals and mileage expenses. There was no registration fee.
Purpose: Mandatory Protective Service Network Meeting to discuss PS requirements and updates
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· Sherry Hoffman (PCHS)- Joint Committee Meeting, July 7, 2010, Harrisburg, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($114.33) expenses. There is no registration fee.
Purpose: Joint committee meeting to improve supports and services to older individuals with mental retardation. Annual face-to-face required meeting.
· Crystal Thomas (PCHS) – Recertification for Gambling Competency and CAC, June 14, 2010, Harrisburg, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and registration fee ($200.00) expenses.
Purpose: For recertification for gambling competency and certified addictions counselor
· Deanna Dow, Sherry Ianson (DRO) – CIS Training with the Department of Public Welfare, June 4, 2010, Emporium, Pa. Request for meals and mileage expenses only.
Purpose: Learn how to use the DPW computerized system
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
PERSONNEL
· EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HIRE – District Attorney Andy Watson requests an extension of the temporary hiring of Part-Time Secretary/Clerk Jackie Yoder as part-time Victim Witness Coordinator at 12.5 hours per week until September 1, 2010.
Commissioner Morley stated that the union has approved this extension.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· TEMPORARY INCREASE IN HOURS - District Justice Delores Bristol requests approval for a 35 hour work week for Part-Time Secretary/Clerk Kimberly Kio for the week of July 26 through July 30 while office personnel attend training on the new magisterial district judge system.
Commissioner Morley stated that the union has approved the temporary increase in hours.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
· RESIGNATION – Housekeeper Sandra Schoonover has submitted her letter of resignation effective June 30, 2010.
Chief Clerk Todd Brown noted that Ms. Schoonover has been a county employee for 30 years.
Commissioner Kefover moved to accept. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
CHIEF CLERK REPORT
· Applications for County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for county aid as follows:
- Ulysses Borough - $1,590.27
- Sharon Township - $3,751.53
The Chief Clerk recommends approval of these applications.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Heimel noted that there would be no meeting of the Natural Gas Task Force in June. The next meeting will be on July 13 at 7:00 p.m. He stated that the subject of the next meeting will be drilling activities on state forest land.
Commissioner Kefover reported that the commissioners held a press conference on
June 2nd to highlight the extensive amount of paperwork imposed on the county by state regulations. She also noted that funding for the state Human Services Development Fund has been cut from $41 million to $29 million representing a 29% reduction since 2008.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3306-3319 | $5,561.13 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | $48,380.06 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | $1,895.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | $19,138.82 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | $2,475.11 |
| PASCDU | $232.44 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #’s 34970-35130 - 06/03 | $132,395.42 |
| Benefits Transfer | $1,512.71 |
| Total Checks Written | $211,590.69 |
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total | |
| 10 | Payroll Checks | 80778 - 80819 | 80762-80777 | $0.00 | $27,552.36 | |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005365 - 9005432 | | | $52,977.00 | |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 98706 - 98991 | 98866-98876 | $881.00 | $157,864.29 | |
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 99025,906041056-906041060 | | | $112,726.73 | |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning - Manual | 1628 - 1633 | | | $523.57 | |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3485 - 3497 | $13,255.89 | |||
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1541 - 1546 | | | $7,875.78 | |
| 18 | Automation Fund (Civil) | 98992 | $327.42 | |||
| 28 | Domestic Relations IV-D | 635 | $270.00 | |||
| 34 | V.O.J.O. | 98993 | $13.95 | |||
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 98994 - 98995 | $432.55 | |||
| 36 | Citizens Corp. | 98996 | $87.27 | |||
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 98997 | $1,428.27 | ||
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
Potter County Courthouse – Special Run – 5/25/10
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Total | Notes |
| 10 | General Fund | 98705 | $11,295.00 | US Postal Service-Ebensburg, Sale Notices |
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Tax Claim Director Todd Brown noted that this cost will be recovered through the collection of delinquent 2008 taxes.
Next Meeting: June 17, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Prepared by Lucinda Weakland
