Potter County Commissioners Approved Minutes 12-2-2010

~ Approved Minutes ~
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 2, 2010

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL Comm. Doug Morley, Comm. Paul Heimel, Comm. Susan Kefover, present; Chief Clerk Todd Brown, Recording Secretary Judy Snyder – all present.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Laurie Barr commented on the Marcellus Shale gas drilling taking place in the region and her concerns about the potential impact on public water sources. A lengthy dialogue ensued. She was encouraged by the Commissioners to become involved with the Potter County Natural Gas Task Force and to share her concerns with township and/or borough governments where drilling is taking place.

MINUTES – November 18, 2010 Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

NEW BUSINESS
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – Continuation of spending account administrative services arrangement for contract year, Jan. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

911 Fund Management & Consulting – Will provide a tracking system of all wireless expenditures, Dec. 1, 2010 – Nov. 30, 2011. Cost is $32,000. Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

Cubicle Lease Agreement – Between Potter County and Herb Smith at $200 monthly per unit for rental of two additional work stations. Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover, seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 09/10 10/11
Miriam E. Howe
21st Century Assistant Coordinator/Northern Potter
Up to 9 hrs./week, 16 weeks 10/11 school year N/A $10.00
Mileage N/A $.45/mile
(Paid for by 21st Century Grant), 10/11/10 to 6/30/11

Kids Peace National Centers Inc.
Orchard Campus – RTF (MA) $281.50/day No Change
County $ 4.00/day No Change
KidsHope Program – RTF N/A $310.00/day
County $ 4.00/day
7/1/10 to 6/30/11

MENTAL HEALTH
Mike Heroux
Debra Heroux
Respite per day $40.00 No Change
Transportation per mile $.35 No Change
7/1/10 to 6/30/11

POTTER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
Ellen Shinn
Leadership Training N/A $200.00/day
Mileage N/A $.50/mile
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Heimel Seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

TRAINING REQUESTS
Sherry Hoffman – Jan. 12-13, 2011, P4A Membership meeting, State College, Pa. Request for registration fee of $110, lodging, meals and mileage.
Comm. Heimel moved to approve; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

PERSONNEL
Resignation of Chief Clerk/Director of Administration/Director of Tax Assessment Todd Brown, effective Dec. 3, 2010.
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

CHIEF CLERK REPORT
Applications for Liquid Fuels Tax revenue as follows: Shinglehouse Borough - $2,077.50.
Comm. Kefover moved to approve; Comm. Heimel seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Comm. Heimel and Comm. Kefover spoke on the CCAP meeting held in Hershey. Kefover noted how commissioners statewide are committed to working together. Heimel spoke on the natural gas issues and changes in tax assessment laws. Comm. Morley announced the county’s preliminary 2011 operating budget will be available for public review on Dec. 10, 2010, with no anticipated increase in taxes required.

BILLS

Potter County Human Services
PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3432-3440 6,082.41
PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS 49,690.96
PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS 1,780.00
PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) 20,446.82
STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) 2,543.17
PASCDU
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 36788-36914 91,152.99
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS – Check #
Benefits transfer (11/23-11/30) 1,133.91
Total Checks Written 172,830.26
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 81359-80391 22,725.87
10 General Fund - Payroll-Direct Deposit 9006282-9006346 49,423.46
10 General Fund - Accounts Payable 10527-100618 100417 252.00 128,813.75
10 General Fund - Accounts Payable 99031,912031121-912031125 100,653.70
11 Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) 1709-1713 1708 35.50 750.11
12 911 Wired 3612-3616 22,249.39
14 Liquid Fuels 1182-1183 4,944.22
16 911 Wireless 1610-1612 14,789.83
18 Automation Fund (Civil) 100619-100621 2,374.94
28 Domestic Relations IV-D 643 360.00
35 Victims Services/RASA 100622 400.00
38 Divorce Fund 100623 528.79
Comm. Heimel moved to approve, Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

Next Meeting: December 16, 2010

ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Heimel moved to adjourn; Comm. Kefover seconded; Morley, yes; Heimel, yes; Kefover, yes.

Prepared by Judy Snyder