Potter County Commissioners Meeting For 7-28-11

Approved Minutes of
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 28, 2011
CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE
Father Joseph V. Dougherty offered a prayer.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Comm. Susan Kefover, Comm. Paul Heimel, Comm. Doug Morley, Chief Clerk Kathleen Majot, and Recording Secretary Cheri Potter; all present.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Chief Probation Officer John Moshier gave a synopsis of the many duties of the Probation Department. He said he is fortunate to have an experienced staff to oversee all aspects of probation, parole, ARD and Trailblazers. He noted that the Community Service Program, through which court-ordered offenders work in public service capacities, has expanded in recent years.

MINUTES – July 14, 2011. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

NEW BUSINESS
Sealed bids for the roof project Potter County Human Services Building were opened. General Roofing & Heating Co. Inc. had a base bid of $292,000; RLS Construction/Signet Construction had a base bid of $170,160. Comm. Heimel moved to table for review. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

RESOLUTION #2 – 2011, which deals with Section 3 Plan of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 for compliance with the federal program administered by the Potter County Redevelopment Authority, was proposed for adoption. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Coudersport Area School Superintendent Alanna Huck resigned from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Advisory Board. Comm. Kefover moved to accept. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Steve Mongillo, Coudersport High School Principal, is proposed to succeed Mrs. Huck on the board for a threeyear term. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Appointment of Gail Allen to the Potter County Human Services Advisory Board for a term of Aug. 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Hardware Upgrade - Dominion Voting for the Assure 1.2 program for the 73 county voting machines, at a cost of $9,045.24. Software installation will be handled in-house. Comm. Heimel moved to approve, retroactive to July 26, 2011. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Hardware Maintenance Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Inc. for renewal of agreement for preventative maintenance and repairs as needed, June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013, at a cost of $6,935. Comm. Kefover moved to approve retroactive to July 26, 2011. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Software License Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Inc. for use of Dominon Software in the 73 voting machines with an annual license fee of $2,165. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

POTTER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

AGING 10/11 11/12
Dorothy Taylor
Regional Ombudsman Coordinator $53,000 No Change
Per Mile Reimbursement (approved State
Mileage rate) $0.505
Funded through AAA Block Grant, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Cole Manor Homemakers
In-Home Services
(Personal Care and Home Support) $22.61/hr. No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Concern 09/10 10/11
Foster Care, 7/1/10 to 6/3011 N/A $35.75-89.64

Concern 10/11 11/12
Foster Care $35.75-89.64 No Change
Continue same rates for 11/12 until DPW
approves new rates retro, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Cornell Abraxas Group Inc.
Residential Treatment for Dep/Del Youth
Abraxas II $147.75 No Change
Adolescent Females $187.73 No Change
Leadership Dev. $151.65 No Change
Continue same rates for 11/12 until DPW approves new rates retro, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12

KOS
Maintenance Agreement for Grant Copier N/A $360.00/yr.
7/18/11 to 7/18/12

Trailblazer
Additional worker, 7/12/11 to 8/19/11 $7.25/hr. No Change

DRUG AND ALCOHOL
Cove Forge – Facility Number 077009
077009 IP NH Residential Short Term $177/day No Change
077009 IP NH Detox $188/day No Change
077099IPNH Residential Short Term Co-occurring N/A $246/day
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

EARLY INTERVENTION
Guidance Center
Special Instruction per 15 minutes $27.99 No Change
Occupational Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Speech Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Care for Children
Physical Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Occupational Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Special Instruction per 15 minutes $27.99 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Parent Mentor Program
IM4Q Consumer Surveys and Data Input
Client Monitoring per client $503.29 No Change
Data Input $636.00 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

MENTAL HEALTH
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Emergency Shelter Services $187.42/day No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Enhanced Respite Services $83.68/day No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Cassie Benson
Emergency Transportation
Round trip of 4 hrs. or less $35.00 No Change
Round trip of 4 hrs. or more $60.00 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Meadows Psychiatric Center
Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Medical Assistance Pays for Cost of Placement N/A N/A
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Dickinson Center Inc.
Mental Health Services
Continuation of the 2010-2011 contracts until such a time as PCHS is provided its Mental Health Allocation for 2011-2012 and can negotiate contracts for 2011-2012.
7/1/11 to 6/30/12

Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

TRAINING REQUESTS
Raymond Morales and Brian Abel, Potter County Probation, Weapons Retention Annual Firearm Training, Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 1, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage

Deborah Lincoln, PCHS, Solution Focused Supervisor for EI Leaders, Grove City, Pa., Aug. 16, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage

Lucinda Greene, Potter County DES, FEMA G-386 Mass Fatality Incident Response, Indiana, Pa., Aug. 16-17, 2011; meals and mileage

Nancy Hurt and Deanna Dow, Potter County DRO, DRAP Annual Training, Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 11-15, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage

John Hetrick, Potter County DES Director, 2011 Annual State Conference – NENA Keystone Chapter 911, State College, Pa, Sept. 21-23, 2011; registration fee, training fee, lodging, meals & mileage

Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

PERSONNEL
John Moshier (Probation) hired Cristol Brooke Goodrich as Probation Secretary/Clerk II Class IV, effective July 25, 2011 at rate set forth in union contract. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

James Kockler (PCHS) recommends hiring of Crystal Morales as temporary part-time County Caseworker 2 for 20-25 hours/week at $12.61/hr. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Judith Eckert, Extension Sec./Clerk resigned effective Sept. 1, 2011. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

CHIEF CLERK REPORT
Applications for 2011 County Liquid Tax Funds: Austin Borough $1,724.59; Coudersport Borough $6,559.68. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Pa. Bureau of Forestry/Susquehannock District does not recommend an open burning ban at this time.

Letters were sent to all members of the House and Senate encouraging reinstatement of Conservation District role in gas and oil regulation enforcement.

BILLS
Potter County Human Services Fiscal Summary
PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3585-3592 5,672.55
PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS 49,074.53
PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS 1,635.00
PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) 19,039.37
STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) 2,474.36
PASCDU
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 38938-38940 7/22 54,897.20
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 38941-39067 7/28 74,859.67
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #
Benefits transfer (7/19, 7/26 ) 4,694.79
Total Checks Written 212,347.47

Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary – Special Run 07/21/2011
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund 102773-102774 75,701.87

Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary – First of the Month 08/01/2011
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund 102880-102891 44,499.29
12 911 Wired 3759 366.50
16 911 Wireless 1700 250.55
35 Victim Services / RASA 102592 400.00
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund - Payroll-Checks 82162-82200 82184, 82188 3,523.91 25,125.59
10 General Fund - Payroll-Direct Deposit 9007487-9007561 55,148.14
10 General Fund - Accounts Payable 102775-102866 93,616.12
10 General Fund – manual checks Accounts Payable 907291180-907291184 111,324.95
11 Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) 1785-1788 1,124.68
12 911 Wired 3751-3758 4,387.60
14 Liquid Fuels 1197 2,928.91
15 North Fork Dam 102867-102868 404.22
16 911 Wireless 1694-1699 4,359.51
17 Saulter Preserve 102869 20.70
18 Automation Fund 102870 867.00
28 DRO 654 315.00
33 JABG 102871 2,778.00
35 Victim Services/ RASA 102872 290.09
36 Citizens Corp 102877-102879 608.80
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Next Meeting: August 11, 2011 at 11:00 am.

ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.

Prepared by Cheri Potter