~ Approved Minutes ~
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
August 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Potter County Commissioners was called to order at
11:04 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2010 in the Commissioners Conference Room. Present: Commissioners Doug Morley and Paul Heimel, Chief Clerk Todd Brown, Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, guests Anne Nelson, Rich Neefe, Carrie Nelson and Sue Williams; members of the media Kim Hoak and Gerri Miller.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Doug Morley, present; Commissioner Susan Kefover, absent; Commissioner Paul Heimel, present; Chief Clerk Todd Brown, present; Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
MINUTES – 7/29/10
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve as presented. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
· SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION – For Department of Emergency Services Director John Hetrick to sign on behalf of the county a Settlement Agreement with Cordia Communications Corporation, My Tel Co., Inc., and Northstar Telecom, Inc. for delinquent 911 fees.
Commissioner Morley noted that the agreement had been reviewed by County Solicitor D. Bruce Cahilly.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) – Between Potter County and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital to acknowledge participation in the Section 340B discount prescription drug program by CCMH.
Commissioner Morley explained that this is an initiative that Commissioner Susan Kefover has been working on with CCMH that will benefit all county residents. He further noted that it would be communicated to the local drug stores before implementation to insure that everyone understands how it works.
There were additional questions and some discussion to clarify the purpose of the MOU and the county’s role and responsibility. It was concluded that the county was acknowledging the participation of CCMH in this program as part of their application process.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· GRANT AGREEMENT – Between Potter County and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for FY 2010 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding in the amount of $247,149.00 which includes:
o $120,000.00 – Genesee Water Line Replacement
o $83,000.00 – Housing Rehabilitation – County Wide
o $44,194.00 - Administration
Commissioner Heimel commended Potter County Redevelopment Authority Director Joe Pagano and his staff for their excellent work in administering the CDBG funding for the county over the years.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· PCHS CONTRACTS
EARLY INTERVENTION 2009/10 2010/11
Care For Children
Physical Therapy per 15 minutes $31.45 No Change
Mary Buzard
Independent Developmental Evaluations/unit $27.55 No Change
MENTAL HEALTH
Cassie Benson
Driver/Escort for Transport
Round trip, portal to portal of four hours or less $35.00 No Change
Round trip, portal to portal of four hours or more
Seven days per week, 24 hours per day $60.00 No Change
Use of personal vehicle to reach the location
of PCHS vehicle $.50/mile No Change
Judy Mack
Respite $40/day No Change
Mileage $.35/mile No Change
The
534 units of service at hourly rate $49.21 No Change
not to exceed annually $26,279 No Change
MENTAL RETARDATION
Non-Waiver Services for Base Consumers
Community Habilitation (2380 – Base) $ 2.42/15 min. No Change
Community Habilitation (2380 – Level 3) $ 7.28/15 min No Change
Companion Services (Level 3) $ 4.16/15 min No Change
Home and Community Habilitation
(Unlicensed – Level 2) $ 4.68/15 min No Change
Home and Community Habilitation
(Unlicensed – Level 3) $ 8.75/15 min No Change
Licensed Day Habilitation, Older Adult
Living Center $ 2.67/15 min No Change
Respite – Licensed Out-of-Home (Basic) $ 4.92/15 min No Change
Respite – Licensed Out-of-Home 24 hours $ 281.87/day No Change
Supported Employment $ 8.84/15 min No Change
Transitional Work Services (Base) $ 2.84/15 min No Change
Transitional Work Services (Level 1) $ 3.42/15 min No Change
Transitional Work Services (Level 2) $ 8.73/15 min No Change
Transportation $ 0.55/mile No Change
Erie Homes, Inc.
Non-Waiver Services for Base Consumers
Companion Services (Level 3) $ 4.31/15 min No Change
Home and Community Habilitation
(Unlicensed – Level 2) $ 4.78/15 min No Change
Home and Community Habilitation
(Unlicensed – Level 3) $ 5.53/15 min No Change
Home and Community Habilitation
(Unlicensed – Level 3 Enhanced) $ 7.48/15 min No Change
Respite – In Home 15 min. (level 2) $ 5.39/15 min No Change
Respite – In Home 24 hours (Level 2) $ 251.02/Day No Change
Respite – In Home 24 hours (Level 3) $ 306.70/Day No Change
Respite – Licensed Out-of-Home 24 hours
(Level 3) $ 321.18/Day No Change
Respite Unlicensed Out-of-Home 24 hours
(Level 2) $ 155.88/Day No Change
Respite Unlicensed Out-of-Home 24 Hours
(Level 3) $ 311.75/Day No Change
Laurel Health Community Support Services
QMRP Independent Evaluations
Per evaluation for Level of Care for
Waiver Services under MR $150.00 No Change
Arc of
Agency With Choice
Administrative Fee per month, per
Consumer for the processing of claims
For said consumer $125.00 No Change
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
TRAINING REQUESTS
· John Hetrick, Glenn Dunn (DES) – PA Emergency Management Conference, September 11-15, 2010, Lancaster, Pa. Request for meals ($400.00) and mileage ($436.50) expenses only. Lodging and training provided by PEMA.
Purpose: Training required by PEMA to maintain current information/certification relating to the Emergency Management Agency.
· Glenn Dunn (DES) – EMS Conference, September 15-18, 2010, Lancaster, Pa. Request for meals ($160.00), mileage, lodging ($550.56) and registration fee ($350.00) expenses.
Purpose: Training to maintain certification, updates and emergency preparedness topics for Emergency Management Agency.
· James Collins (Sheriff’s Office) – Recertification Training, September 27-29, 2010, Williamsport, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($152.60) expenses. Registration fee is paid by Sheriffs Association.
Purpose: Required certification for Deputy Sheriffs
· William Steele (Sheriff’s Office) – Recertification Training, September 15-17, 2010, Williamsport, Pa. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($152.60) expenses. Registration fee is paid by Sheriffs Association.
Purpose: Required certification for Deputy Sheriffs
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· Notification of expenses: Kevin Dusenbury, George Locke (Coroner) – 2010 Annual PA State Coroners Association Conference/Seminar, September 20-24, 2010, Pittsburgh, Pa. for conference registration fee only ($600.00 each), seminar registration ($150.00 each), meals, mileage and lodging ($447.00 each). Expenses to be paid from Act 122 funding.
Purpose: Conference and mandatory continuing education – 8 hours
No action is required.
PERSONNEL
· HIRING –Garth Clark as full-time Housekeeper, Class I effective August 16, 2010 subject to a 10-day qualifying period per the union contract.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· HIRING – Sheriff Ken Sauley recommends the hiring of Mark A. Remy as part-time Security Guard, Class I, effective August 16, 2010.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· RETIREMENT – Connie Bock has submitted her letter of intent to retire effective August 10, 2010 as PCHS County Caseworker/Supports Coordinator. Mrs. Bock has served the county since August 1998.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
· RESIGNATION – Ellen Shinn as Grants and Resource Director for Potter County Human Services effective November 12, 2010. Ms. Shinn has served the county for over 25 years.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
CHIEF CLERK REPORT
· Applications for County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for county aid as follows:
- Homer Township - $1,789.21
- Abbott Township - $2,416.61
Chief Clerk Todd Brown recommended approval of these applications.
The county has received applications for 54.94% of the 2010 Liquid Fuels funds allocated.
Commissioner Heimel asked Chief Clerk Brown about the percentage in terms of meeting the goal of 100% by the end of the year. Chief Clerk Brown responded that this consistent with previous years and local municipalities are encouraged to submit their applications before year-end.
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Heimel handed out copies of the Natural Gas Taskforce newsletter and noted that it is now available online via the county website.
Commissioner Morley discussed the recent County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) annual conference. He noted that there are major concerns related to transportation infrastructure upgrade costs and the state budget shortfall. He further noted that for the first time in CCAP’s history, the ongoing care of veterans, particularly those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, was a major topic of discussion.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3351-3358 | $5,455.35 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | $49,209.17 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | $1,735.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | $19,249.73 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | $2,492.27 |
| PASCDU | $232.44 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #’s 35755-35879 - 08/12 | $124,425.90 |
| Benefits transfer (8/04,8/10) | $4,809.89 |
| Total Checks Written | $207,609.75 |
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
Potter County Courthouse
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total | |
| 10 | Payroll Checks | 81001 - 81051 | | | $30,243.33 | |
| 10 | Payroll - Direct Deposit | 9005714 - 9005783 | | | $52,758.99 | |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 99414 - 99521 | 99520 | $45.95 | $136,218.32 | |
| 10 | General Fund - A/P Manual Checks | 908131081 908131085 | | | $116,725.63 | |
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning | 1664 - 1667 | | | $1,237.74 | |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3542 - 3545 | $11,566.29 | |||
| 14 | Liquid Fuels | 1172 | $2,630.55 | |||
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1572 - 1576 | | | $29,677.29 | |
| 18 | Automation Fund (Civil) | 99522 - 99523 | $6,991.37 | |||
| 24 | Improvement Fund | 99524 | $949.00 | |||
| 34 | V.O.J.O. | 99525 | $28.04 | |||
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 99526 - 99529 | | | $211.16 | |
| 36 | Citizens Corp. | 99530 - 99531 | $3,254.30 | ||
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 99532 - 99533 | $1,806.42 | |||
| 60 | Hotel Excise Tax Fund | 99534 - 99535 | $20,247.88 | |||
| 62 | DEP Stormwater | 99536 | $450.76 | |||
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Morley seconded. Roll call: Commissioner Morley, yes; Commissioner Heimel, yes;
Next Meeting: August 26, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Heimel made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Morley seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Prepared by Lucinda Weakland
