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POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 1, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The moment of silence and pledge were observed in the Salary Board meeting immediately preceding this meeting.
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 – 6/17/10
Commissioner Kefover made a motion to approve as presented. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
NEW BUSINESS
· RESOLUTION #7-2010 – ADOPTION OF THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to adopt. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
Commissioner Heimel noted that there was no opposition to the plan at the public hearing, commended Planning Director Charlotte Dietrich, her staff and municipal officials for their work in getting the plan completed. He stated that it was an excellent plan.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
· GRANT AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT – Between Potter County and the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, Amendment #2 for Supervision Funds for paragraphs added to include Right To Know provisions.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· LEASE AGREEMENT – ADDENDUM – Between Potter County and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital continuing the lease agreement for the District Justice office space in Shinglehouse through May 31, 2011.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
· PCHS CONTRACTS:
GRANT AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and the Pennsylvania Department of Health for Drug and Alcohol Block grants funds for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.
AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for the Infants, Toddlers and Families Medicaid Waiver Operating Agreement from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013.
AGING 2009/10 2010/11
Helpmates
In-Home Services (Personal Care) $16.93/hr. No Change
Betty Kurtz
Independent Contractor/
Galeton Senior Center Manager $9.62/hr. No Change
Mileage $.55/mile $.50/mile
Sue Smith
Independent Contractor/
Coudersport Senior Center Manager $9.62/hr. No Change
Mileage $.55/mile $.50/mile
Karen Lynch
Cora Roth
Sharon Bradley
Marie Miles
Substitute Senior Center Managers $7.15/hr. $7.25/hr.
(Increase due to minimum wage)
CHILDREN
Trailblazer (additional)
Laborer $7.25/hr. No Change
Up to 37.5 hrs. week
Amendment to 09/10 contract
for extension of 09/10 rates until
approved rates are negotiated and
new contract is entered into for FY 10/11
Residential Treatment & Secure Detention
For Delinquent & Dependent Youth
Detention $217.32 No Change
Residential $197.93 No Change
DRUG
Gaudenzia
Fountain Springs Facility #547023
Long Term Women with Children $180.00/day No Change
Kindred House Facility #157039
Long Term Women with Children $248.00/day No Change
Halfway House Adult Female Only $113.00/day No Change
Halfway House Women with Children $113.00/day No Change
Non-Hospital Detox Adult $220.00/day No Change
Short Term (-42 Days) Adult $155.00/day No Change
Moderate Term (42-90 Days) Adult $113.00/day No Change
Short Term (-42 Days) AdultCo-occuring $245.00/day No Change
Long Term (90+ Days) AdultCo-occuring $155.00/day No Change
Harbor Counseling
Facility #597013
Partial Hospitalization -Adults/Adolescent $150.00/day No Change
Outpatient Treatment – Individual $90.00/hour No Change
Outpatient Treatment – Group $40.00/hour No Change
Intensive Outpatient Adult/Adolescent $125.00/day No Change
Clear Brook
Facility # 402119
Residential Short Term (adolescents) $184.00/day $190.00/day
Long Term (adolescents) $175.00/day $180.00/day
Facility # 401889
(Short Term Adults) $184.00/day $190.00/day
Non-Hospital Detox – Adults $199.00/day $205.00/day
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc.
Inpatient Non-Hospital Treatment $160.00/day No Change
Assessments $66.00/unit No Change
With urine screen $75.00/unit No Change
Outpatient Counseling $66.00/hour No Change
Group Counseling $33.00/hour No Change
Intensive Outpatient Counseling $90.00/day No Change
Prevention Services $60.00 / hour No Change
Prevention – Groups $60.00/1st hr No Change
Additional Hrs. $28.00/hr. No Change
Turning Point
short term (men) $147.00/day No Change
long term (men) $126.00/day No Change
Detox (men and women) $210.00/day No Change
short term (women) $147.00/day No Change
long term (women) $126.00/day No Change
Facility # 257058
Daily Dose of Methadone/Counseling $92.00/week No Change
Annual Physical $100.00 No Change
Annual Blood Work $50.00 No Change
Facility ID# 637015
In patient
Short Term Adult $184.00 $180.00
In patient
Short Term Co-occurring Adult $227.00 No Change
Non Hospital Detox – Adult $193.00 No Change
Darlene Manning
Cleaning ADAS Coudersport Office $140/month No Change
MENTAL HEALTH
Mark Benson
Melissa Gee
On-call duties:
Monday – Thursday $50.00/day No change
Friday $75.00/day No change
Saturday, Sunday $100.00/day No change
& Holidays
Crisis response: (one-time additional stipend)
Monday – Thursday $50.00 No change
Friday $75.00 No change
Saturday, Sunday $100.00 No change
Mileage: $.38/mile $.50/mile
Soldier’s & Sailor’s
Short-term inpatient hospital stay
Authorized/Approved Medical Assistance Rate No Change
Heart Response, Inc.
Supportive Services $47.00/family No Change
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
· Amy Moshier (Clerk of Orphans’ Court) - Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Courts 2010 Conference, July 19-23, 2010, Altoona, Pa. Notification of expenses for mileage ($120.15), lodging ($414.20) and registration fee ($400.00) expenses.
Purpose: Conference
Notification only - NO ACTION IS REQUIRED
· Amy Moshier (Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts) – Prothonotaries & Clerks of Court 2010 Conference, July 11-16, 2010, Skytop, Pa. Notification of expenses for mileage ($193.50), lodging ($746.90) and registration fee ($400.00) expenses.
Purpose: For informational and continuing education purposes, including presentations by various speakers including the State Deputy Auditor General, the Court Administrator, PENNDOT, Department of Revenue, the IRS, the State Police and a continuing education course by the association’s solicitor.
Notification only - NO ACTION IS REQUIRED
PERSONNEL
· RESIGNATION – Wayne Stahler, full-time Corrections Officer at the Jail, has submitted his resignation, effective July 10, 2010.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· RESIGNATION – Philip Seeley, part-time Security Guard at the Courthouse, has submitted his resignation, effective July 12, 2010.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· HIRING – Potter County Jail Warden Ken Sauley requests the hiring of Philip Seeley as full-time Corrections Officer at the Jail, effective July 12, 2010.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· HIRING – PCHS Administrator James Kockler recommends the hiring of the following at an hourly rate of $8.82 per hour to fill Part-Time Van Driver vacancies, effective July 6, 2010:
o Larry E. Royer
o Wesley D. Olney
o Kenneth W. Wieder
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR – Glenn Dunn, Emergency Management Coordinator, has achieved his certification from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) effective May 25, 2010.
In doing so, Mr. Dunn’s annual salary is increased from $31,000 to $35,000.00, retroactive to May 25, 2010.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· HIRING – Joseph Lewis as Deputy I, Class V, in the Assessment Office, effective July 6, 2010.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. 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:
- Stewardson Township - $667.07
Chief Clerk Todd Brown recommended the approval of this application.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Chief Clerk Brown noted that 38% of the funds have been applied to projects or encumbered to date.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Kefover reported that she will be attending a meeting between board members of Teen Challenge and the Northern Tier Childrens’ Home to discuss the possibility of running their program at the home. Commissioner Kefover explained that Teen Challenge is a faith-based Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation program licensed by the state with an 86% success rate. She further explained that if it is a good fit, it would be another resource for Potter County citizens and others in the region.
Commissioner Heimel reported that he attended the Natural Gas Expo in Troy, Pennsylvania where he gathered a great deal of information regarding natural gas drilling activities in the state.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3327-3333 | $4,644.91 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | $48,423.01 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | $1,850.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | $18,782.42 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | $2,435.37 |
| PASCDU | $232.44 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #’s 35302-35467 - 06/30 | $129,203.17 |
| Benefits Transfer - 6/22,6/29 | $5,002.14 |
| Total Checks Written | $210,573.46 |
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 | 80871 - 80908 | | | $25,053.57 |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005504 - 9005570 | | | $49,205.63 |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 99110 - 99216 | $148,856.24 | ||
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 99026, 907021066-907021070 | | | $104,319.17 |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning | 1639 - 1650 | | | $4,991.71 |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3507 - 3518 | $7,206.20 | ||
| 14 | Liquid Fuels | 1171 | $1,379.97 | ||
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1555 - 1557 | | | $319.16 |
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 99217 - 99218 | 99107 | $56.37 | $433.80 |
| 36 | Citizens Corp. | 99219 | $598.00 | ||
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 99220 | $476.57 | ||
| 57 | Growing Greener II | 99221 | $16,943.35 |
Commissioner Heimel moved to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse – Special Run – 6/30/10
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Total | Notes |
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1551 - 1554 | $11,977.49 | Pre-payments |
Chief Clerk Brown noted that these were utility pre-payments for the 911 towers. He explained that incurring these expenses by June 30th made them eligible for reimbursement by the PEMA.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
Next Meeting: July 15, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Kefover seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m.
Prepared by Lucinda Weakland
