~ Approved Minutes ~
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 15, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Potter County Commissioners was called to order at
11:01 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 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; members of the media Brent Addleman, Bob Hooftallen and Gerri Miller.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
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 – 7/1/10
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
· CONSERVATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS – The commissioners have received the following nominations for Conservation District Directors for the term January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011:
o Jerry Barnett for Farmer Director
o Earl Brown for Public Director
Commissioner Heimel asked if the vacancy for a conservationist has been filled at the Conservation District. Commissioner Morley responded that he was not aware that anyone had been hired yet; however the vacancy would be filled.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
· REAPPOINTMENT – Commissioner Doug Morley as Commissioner Director to the Conservation District Board of Directors
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· APPOINTMENT – PCHS Drug and Alcohol Administrator Colleen Wilbur recommends DA Andy Watson to be appointed to the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Board effective July 15, 2010 through July 14, 2013.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· RECORDS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE – The committee recommends for approval the purchase of 2 new filing cabinets at a cost of $1,798.00 as requested by Elections and Voter Registration Director Sandy Lewis.
Commissioner Morley noted that the cabinets have to be a special size to accommodate the needs of the Elections/Voter Registration office. He further noted that these funds are separate from the general fund and allow the county to purchase needed items at no additional cost to the taxpayers.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
· PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and Valerie Tinder, RN for nursing services at the Jail at a cost of $25.00 per hour.
Commissioner Morley noted that Ms. Tinder would start on August 7, 2010.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
· PCHS CONTRACTS
CHILDREN
Trailblazer Laborer (additional)
Up to 37.5 hrs. week
6/30/10 to 8/20/10
Northern
School Based
Per year per school
Leon Kaple
Independent Living Coordinator/
Year $29,500 No Change
Mileage $.50 No Change
Monica Fourness
21st Century Grant
Project Coordinator & Oswayo
Valley Site Coordinator $23/hr. $24/hr.
Mileage $.45 No Change
25 hrs./wk X 19 weeks
Glade Run Lutheran Services
Residential Treatment for Dep/Del Youth $285.60/day No Change
MA Unallowable Costs $2.60/day No Change
Group Home – Girls/Boys $181.75/day No Change
Foster Care – Specialized $61.47/day No Change
Foster Care – Therapeutic $83.23/day No Change
Foster Care – Professional $112.88/day No Change
Page 35A Addendum Statement
Extending 2009/10 rates until approval
Of 10/11 rates
DRUG
Cove Forge – Facility Number 077009
077009 IP NH Residential Short Term $177.00/day No Change
077009 IP NH Detox $188.00/day No Change
MENTAL HEALTH
Dawn Dovensky
Act 143 Designee Agreement
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
Clarion Psychiatric Center
Short-term
Authorized/Approved Medical
Assistance Rate
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
· John Hetrick (DES) – NENA Keystone Annual 911 State Conference, September 15-17, 2010, State College, Pa. Request for meals ($120.00), mileage ($90.90), lodging ($315.00) and registration fee ($179.00) expenses. These expenses will be funded through the 911 Wired and 911 Wireless grant programs.
Purpose: Obtain updated information on current and future regulations for the 911 program. This conference will feature presentations on natural gas industry emergencies geared toward 911 Center personnel.
· Lucinda Weakland (Commissioners Office) – Archives Without Tears, July 21-22, 2010, Somerset, Pa. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($109.38) and registration fee ($25.00) expenses.
Purpose: In support of commissioners’ initiative to establish standard Records Management/Archive Preservation processes and procedures.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded.
Discussion: Commissioner Kefover stated that she was glad that Ms. Weakland is attending the training as part of the county’s efforts to improve its records management and archiving.
Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
PERSONNEL
· RETIREMENT – Andy Kulp, Sr., Maintenance Repairman I at Potter County Human Services has submitted his notification of retirement, effective
July 13, 2010. Mr. Kulp has served the county since April 1995.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded.
Discussion: Commissioner Heimel noted that County Maintenance personnel would be assuming these duties and this position would not be filled. He further noted that this was an example of how the commissioners are working diligently to shrink county government.
Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· NOTIFICATION OF HIRING – Treasurer Krista Miller has hired Rayna Valenti for the position of temporary full-time Antlerless Deer license processing, effective
July 12, 2010 at an hourly rate of $7.25.
· REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HIRE – Domestic Relations Director Nancy Hurt requests the hiring of Dee Walters as a full-time temporary emergency Secretary/Clerk at an hourly wage of $8.20 for the period beginning July 19, 2010 through August 27, 2010. Two DRO employees are currently on medical leave. Ms. Walters is a retired DRO employee and is available to fill this position immediately. The union has approved this temporary hire.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· RESIGNATION – Shannon Kurtz has submitted her letter of resignation as 1st Deputy Treasurer effective July 27, 2010. Ms. Kurtz has served the county since January 2000.
Commissioner Kefover moved to accept. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· PROMOTION– Effective July 19, 2010 for a qualifying period of 60 days, Deanna Johnston will become Director of Assessment at an annual salary of $28,500.00. She will remain in the union during this qualifying period.
Commissioner Morley noted that the union has approved this action.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· PROMOTION – Effective July 19, 2010 for a qualifying period of 60 days, Linda Gambino will become full-time Tax Claim Deputy Director, Class IV at an hourly rate of $10.16 with benefits. The part-time Tax Claim Secretary/Clerk, Class II position will be posted in the near future.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
· TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HIRE – Supervisor of Building and Grounds Maintenance David Knowles requests the hiring of Carrie Fanning as Housekeeper, Class I at an hourly rate of $8.20 effective July 19, 2010 to temporarily fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Sandy Schoonover.
Chief Clerk Todd Brown noted that this position is being filled internally and the person selected will not be available until their position is filled in early August.
Commissioner Kefover moved to approve. Commissioner Heimel seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover, yes.
CHIEF CLERK REPORT
· Application for County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for county aid as follows:
- Hector Township - $3,798.21
Commissioner Heimel moved to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Kefover reported that the board has applied through the state archives for an Itinerant Archivist program for a consultation visit sometime during the spring of 201. She further explained that this person would train county employees and department heads on records management, indexing, identification, protection, accessibility, disaster preparedness and overall managing of archival records.
Commissioner Heimel noted that the Natural Gas Task Force meeting held on July 13th was well attended and featured an excellent program
Commissioner Morley encouraged the meeting to visit the new Veterans Affairs primary care and outreach center just opened on Mapleview Avenue in the former Department of Emergency Management building.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3334-3342 | $5,113.84 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | $47,855.47 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | $1,800.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | $18,760.56 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | $2,430.65 |
| PASCDU | $232.44 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #’s 35468-35598 - 07/15 | $77,962.74 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS – Check #’s 35599-35603 | $51,767.61 |
| BENEFITS TRANSFER | $2,975.29 |
| Total Checks Written | $208,898.60 |
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 | 80909 - 80957 | | | $33,805.49 |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005571 - 9005642 | | | $53,873.91 |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 99222 - 99315 | $150,129.38 | ||
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 907161071-907161075 | | | $122,468.90 |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning | 1651 - 1656 | | | $1,293.13 |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3519 - 3531 | $27,912.64 | ||
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1558 - 1565 | | | $24,172.21 |
| 18 | Automation Fund (Civil) | 99316 | $837.81 | ||
| 28 | Domestic Relations IV-D | 637 | $37,370.62 | ||
| 34 | V.O.J.O. | 99317 | $9.00 | ||
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 99318 | | | $20.99 |
| 50 | North Fork Dam Escrow (manual) | 50070110 | $308.21 |
Commissioner Heimel moved to approve. Commissioner Kefover seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes; Commissioner Kefover , yes.
Next Meeting: July 29th immediately following the Retirement Board
meeting at 11:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Kefover made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Heimel seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:24 a.m.
Prepared by Lucinda Weakland
