~ Approved Minutes ~
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING, October 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Comm. Doug Morley, present; Comm. Paul Heimel, present; Comm. Susan Kefover, present; Chief Clerk Todd Brown, present; Recording Secretary Judy Snyder; present.
MINUTES – October 7, 2010 Comm. Kefover moved to approve as submitted; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Comm. Heimel, yes; Comm. Kefover, yes.
NEW BUSINESS
RETROACTIVE – Karin Karr– Contractor -Tax Assessment/Claim as directed by Chief Assessor for up to 90 days at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Effective of Oct 18, 2010 – January 18, 2011. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Comm. Heimel, yes; Comm. Kefover, yes.
RETROACTIVE NOTIFICATION OF HIRING– Carrie Fanning – Contractor –Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills as assistant in archival preservation and records management. Effective of Oct 11, 2010 at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
ORDINANCE – To adopt an ordinance amending the Potter County Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance of 1995 through the repeal thereof in its entirety and in its place adopting “Potter County Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance of 2010. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
BCSE –LEGAL SERVICE AGREEMENT - Between Thomas Walrath Jr. Title IV-D Attorney and Potter County Domestic Relations, Oct 1, 2010 -September 30, 2015. This is a renewal agreement to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the Child Support Enforcement Program. Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel, seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
APPOINTMENT – George and Jean Martin to the Aging Advisory Council. Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
FIRST RESPONDERS – County Employees who are First Responders for the Ambulance or Fire Companies sometimes miss work because of an emergency that began before work hours but continued into county work schedule. These First Responders currently lose their pay during that absence. After researching this issue with surrounding counties, it is suggested that these employees be compensated a “time worked” in such emergency situations when they cannot return to work. A statement would be required from the appropriate squad leader documenting the time the responder was present at the incident. This new policy would be contingent upon approval from the unions. Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
2011 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – Comm. Heimel moved to approve as submitted; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
BIDS – One bid was received for the Curtis snow plow straight frame. Bid was from David Curtz for $201.00. Comm. Kefover, moved to table; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
POTTER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACTS
CHILDREN AND YOUTH 09/10 10/11
Galeton School District
Northern Potter School District
Food Services, 21st Century Grant
2010/2011 Academic Year
For entire grant year $1600 $1000
10/1/10 to 6/30/11
COORDINATED SERVICES
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Transportation $2.32/trip No Change
7/1/10 to 6/30/11
Intermediate Unit 9
Transportation $2.32/trip No Change
7/1/10 to 6/30/11
MENTAL HEALTH
Donna Kelly
Escort, Mental Health Transport
Round trip, portal to portal of 4 hrs. or less $35.00 No Change
Round trip, portal to portal of 4 hrs. or more
Seven days per week, 24/hrs. day $60.00 No Change
Use of personal vehicle to reach the location
Of PCHS vehicle $ .50/mile No Change
7/1/10 to 6/30/11
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
Nancy Hurt – Domestic Relations – Fall Directors Conference, Oct 28-29, 2010 – State College, Pa, - Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($130.00) Purpose-to get updates on all new or amended legal guidelines and requirements.
Janet Long, Rhonda Weimer, Barbara Busch, Donna Foust, Kate Reynold, Darcy Shutt-Mandatory Individual Service Plan Training – Brockway, Pa – Request for meals, mileage. Purpose-Mandatory training on new individual service plans.
Comm. Kefover moved to approve both request. Comm. Heimel seconded, Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
PERSONNEL
PCHS –Temporary Position – William Krog –Part-time County Caseworker 2, Temporary position due to significant increase in caseload and to remain in regulatory compliance; 20-25 hrs per week at a rate of $12.61 per hour. Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded, Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
CHIEF CLERK REPORT.
Application for County Liquid Fuels Tax Funds – Wharton Township $872.87. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes, Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Comm. Heimel reminded everyone that they can follow natural gas developments on the Potter County web site. Next Potter County Natural Gas Task Force meeting will be held on Nov 9, 2010.
Comm. Morley spoke about a series of meetings taking place with townships and boroughs to learn more about road bonding, maintenance agreements among other detailed information. Northcentral Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) and PennDOT were on hand.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services
| PAYROLL CHECKS – Check #s 3398-3405 | 5,687.91 |
| PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS | 49,528.03 |
| PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS | 1,570.00 |
| PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) | 19,253.56 |
| STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) | 2,499.22 |
| PASCDU | |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 36396 -10/14 | 2,000.00 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS – Check # 39394-36547- 10/21 | 167,007.10 |
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS – Check # 36548-63549 -10/22 | 46,983.84 |
| Benefits transfer 10/14,10/19 | 1,690.77 |
| Total Checks Written | 296,199.23 |
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total |
| 10 | General Fund - Payroll-Checks | 81223-81275 | 88122 | 2410.27 | 26,804.22 |
| 10 | General Fund - Payroll-Direct Deposit | 9006066-9006142 | 53,292.46 | ||
| 10 | General Fund- Accounts Payable | 100013-100096 | 257,799.70 | ||
| 10 | General Fund A/P Manual Checks | 910221106-910221110 | 111,582.49 | ||
| 11 | Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) | 1692-1698 | 823.76 | ||
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3591-3597 | 1531.39 | ||
| 16 | 911 Wireless | 1598-1600 | 409.30 | ||
| 17 | Saulter Preserves | 100097-100098 | 105.02 | ||
| 18 | Automation (Civil) | 100099 | 1,504.00 | ||
| 24 | PC Improvement Fund | 100100 | 254.00 | ||
| 28 | Domestic Relations IV-D | 642 | 315.00 | ||
| 34 | V.O.J.O. | 100101 | 19.06 | ||
| 35 | Rights and Services Act (RASA) | 100102-100105 | 1,163.32 | ||
| 36 | Citizens Corps | 100106-100107 | 225.97 | ||
| 38 | Divorce Fund | 100108-100109 | 18,876.22 |
Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse – First of the Month Payments
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Voided Check #'s | Voided Check Amt | Total |
| 10 | General Fund-Accounts Payable | 100110-100120 |
|
| 52,791.75 |
| 10 | General Fund – A/P Manual Checks | 99030 |
|
| 20.00 |
| 12 | 911 Wired | 3598 |
|
| 366.50 |
| 16 | 911 wireless | 1601 |
|
| 250.50 |
| 35 | Victim Services/RASA | 100121 |
|
| 400.00 |
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
Potter County Courthouse – Special Run –
| Fund # | Fund Description | Check #'s | Total | Notes |
| 10 | General Fund - Accounts Payable | 100012 | 2,618.00 |
Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
Next Meeting: November 4, 2010
ADJOURNMENT Comm. Heimel moved to adjourn; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.
Prepared by Judy Snyder
