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Lebanon County > Commissioners Office

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today. Comm. Litz absent. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.

The Commissioners approved the minutes the previous meeting.

Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $1,067,627.04.

This week’s net payroll is in the amount of $1,024,580.66.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) the grant application for the Lebanon County D.U.I. Court Program. The grant request is in the total amount of $140,160 per year for the period of October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. The funds will be used to reduce impaired (DUI) Driving in Lebanon County .

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Stohler to adjourn the meeting.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 9:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today. Comm. Litz absent. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.

The Commissioners approved the minutes the previous meeting.

Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $2,414,823.05.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Amendment #2 HealthChoices Behavioral Health Agreement between to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through its Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and the County of Lebanon, effective July 1, 2009. This is a mandatory managed care program for Medical Assistant (MA) recipients.

The Commissioners approved and signed the amended and restated Administrative Agreement between the County of Lebanon and the Capital Area Behavioral Health Collaborative (CABHC), effective July 1, 2009. The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) implemented this is a mandatory Medicaid managed care initiative known as HealthChoices for Medicaid recipients.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Comprehensive Management Services Agreement by and between the Counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry and Community Behavioral Health Care Network of Pennsylvania, Inc. (CBHNP), effective July 1, 2009. The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) implemented this mandatory managed care program, under the name HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program for medical assistance recipients.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Administrative Entity Operating Agreement between the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, (DPW), and the Lebanon County Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Early Intervention Program of Lebanon County. This program applies to the administration of the Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers for individuals with mental retardation meeting and ICF/MR level of care under the jurisdiction of MH/MR/EI. The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

Daniel Kauffman, Director and Benjamin Herskowitz, HazMat Chief of the Lebanon County Emergency Management Agency, met with the Commissioners to present the Lebanon County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment Update for Calendar Year 2008 for approval. A lengthy discussion followed.

It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to approve, sign and submit to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the 2008 Lebanon County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment Update. The county maintains an Act 165 Certified Team and operates as part of the South Central Taskforce. Comm. Litz and Comm. Carpenter voted “Aye”, Comm. Stohler voted “Nay”. Motion carried.

The Commissioners approved and signed the a letter of inent to DCNR, Division of Forest Pest Mgt., 208 Airport Drive, 2^nd Floor, Middletown, PA 17057-5027 stating that Lebanon County is planning to participate in the 2009-2010 gypsy moth suppression program according to the procedures outlined in the Cooperator Participation Manual – County Cooperator.

The Commissioners officially appointed Dr. Erich Batra and District Attorney David Arnold as members of the Lebanon County Child Death Review Team. Dr. Batra will serve as the physician who specializes in pediatric or family medicine and District Attorney Arnold will serve as representative of local law enforcement.

The Commissioners approved and signed the following municipalities liquid fuels applications for county aid for the year 2009 and to submit the applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for their approval:

Municipality Amount

East Hanover Township $4,717.00

Jackson Township $5,112.00

North Cornwall Township $3,335.00

South Londonderry Township $3,527.00

Union Township $3,559.00

West Lebanon Township $796.00

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adjourn the meeting.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today at Cedar Haven. Comm. Carpenter absent. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The Commissioners asked for public comment and no comments were heard.

Edward Schlegel, Administrator and Marcia Krause, Assistant Administrator of Cedar Haven, met with the Commissioners to discuss the business matters of Cedar Haven.

The occupancy rate at the facility is 97 % capacity.

Mr. Schlegel informed the Commissioners that effective October 1, 2009 Cedar Haven will enter into a two (2) year contract with Lebanon Farms Disposal for trash removal at a cost savings of $10-15,000 per year.

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adjourn the meeting.

At 12:00 noon, the Commissioners met with other members of the Prison Board to conduct their monthly meeting.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today. Comm. Carpenter absent. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.

The Commissioners approved the minutes the previous meeting.

Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $1,067,627.04.

This week’s net payroll is in the amount of $1,024,580.66.

It was moved by Comm. Litz seconded by Comm. Stohler to amend the minutes on the motion listed below from the previous meeting to read as follows: Vote unanimous.

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to officially appoint Dr. Erich Batra and District Attorney David Arnold as members of the Lebanon County Child Death Review Team. Dr. Batra will serve as the physician who specializes in pediatric or family medicine and District Attorney Arnold will serve as representative of local law enforcement. Vote unanimous.

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to appoint the following individuals as members of the Lebanon County Child Death Review Team: Vote unanimous.

Agency Representative

First Aid & Safety Patrol Janet Bradley &

Brian Smith

Good Samaritan Health Systems, Emergency Dept. Dr. Stephen Roda

Good Samaritan Health System, Family Support Prog. Rebecca Dunlop

Good Samaritan Health System Pediatrics Dept. Tammy Walmer

Hershey Medical Center Trauma Program Beverly Shirk

Lebanon City Police Daniel Wright &

Todd Breiner

Lebanon City Schools Dr. Marianne Bartley

Lebanon Co. CASSP Holly Leahy

Lebanon Co. Children & Youth Richard Showers

Lebanon Co. Coroner’s Office Dr. Jeffrey Yocum

Lebanon Co. Detective James Grumbine

Lebanon Co. District Attorney’s Office David Arnold

Lebanon Co. MH/MR Kim Briggs

Lebanon Safe Kids Jill Shoemaker

Lebanon Co. Crisis Intervention Carol Saltzer

PA Child Death Review Program Dr. Erich Batra

PA Dept. of Health, Lebanon Co. Rosemary Birt

PA Shaken Baby Prevention Program Marie Killian

It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Stohler to officially appoint Dr. Erich Batra and District Attorney David Arnold as members of the Lebanon County Child Death Review Team. Dr. Batra will serve as the physician who specializes in pediatric or family medicine and District Attorney Arnold will serve as representative of local law enforcement. Vote unanimous.

The Commissioners adopted a proclamation for Steven Klose, Telecommunicator in Emergency Management Agency. Steve will retire on July 22, 2009 with thirty years of distinguished service.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, the FY 2009-2010 Grant-In-Aid Continuing Program for the Improvement of Adult Probation Services Application and Agreement. The requested amount is $758,301.

The Commissioners accepted the State Intermediate Punishment Funds Electronic Monitoring Grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The award amounts are as follows:

Project Period Award

7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010 $30,140.00

7/1/2010 – 6/30/2011 $30,140.00

7/1/2011 – 6/30/2012 $30,140.00

The Commissioners approved the 2009-2010 Provider Contracts in the amount of $3,500,380.00 and the following 2009-2010 contracts for Children & Youth:

Supervised Visit Contracts @ $7.25 per hour

Ronald Knapp, Sr. Wylla Nolan

Lester Morris Daisy Algier

Home Study Contracts @ $12.00 per hour with a cap of $84.00 per study

Christine Burrus Carmen Portes

Sharon Gassert Richard Showers

Karen Hartman RoseMarie Urban

Robert Moyer Cornell Wilson

Relief Houseparent Contracts @ $8.75 per hour with a cap of $140.00 per 16 hour shift

Debbie Shepler Cornell Wilson

Kaitlin Walsh

Annville Township $3,204.00

Jonestown Borough $945.00

Richland Borough $939.00

Millcreek Township $3,695.00

South Annville Township $2,036.00

Cleona Township $1,421.00

Mt. Gretna Township $346.00

Cornwall Township $3,044.00

It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Stohler to adjourn the meeting.

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners sat as the County Board of Assessment Revision of Taxes to hear an assessment appeal.

Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today. Comm. Carpenter absent. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.

The Commissioners approved the minutes the previous meeting.

Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $1,285,361.57.

At 9:45 a.m., the Commissioners along with the County Controller and County Treasurer sat as the County Retirement Board.

At 9:51 a.m., the Commissioners reconvened the regular meeting.

The Commissioners approved and signed the third quarterly Working Capital Request and Performance Report Section 101 HAVA Fund for the reporting period of April-June, 2009. The total payment requested for this report is $2,558.86.

The Commissioners approved and signed the third quarterly Working Capital Request and Performance Report Section 102 HAVA Funds for the reporting period of April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009. The total payment requested for this report is $32,176.96.

The Commissioners approved and signed the third quarterly Working Capital Request and Performance Report Section 251 HAVA Funds for the reporting period of April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009. The total payment requested for this report is $52,238.07.

The Commissioners approved and signed the third quarterly Reimbursement Request and Performance Report (HAVA Grant-Section 261) in the total amount of $7,832.59 for the reporting period of April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009.

At 9:52 a.m., the Commissioners sat as the County Board of Elections.

At 9:53 a.m., the Commissioners reconvened the regular meeting.

The Commissioners approved the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) Distribution Plan for Lebanon County. The agreement covers the period July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2010. The County Commissioners designate the Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM) as the lead agency for the administration of the SFPP.

The Commissioners approved and signed the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) State Purchase Contract Option Participation Statement. Whereas, Lebanon County does not agree to participate in the Department of Agriculture’s (PDAs) State Purchase Contract Option (SPCO) for Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

The Commissioners approved the proposal for the Recovery Act Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) in the amount of $449,664.00 with the stipulation that additional staff will only be hired if absolutely necessary. The Commissioner signed the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Single Application for Assistance.

The Commissioners approved and signed an agreement with Congregation Beth Israel to extend its parking lot lease to Lebanon County and Lebanon City for another year at the current rate of $475.00/month. The year’s extension will run from July 5, 2009 through July 4, 2010.

The Commissioners approveed and signed the following municipalities liquid fuels applications for county aid for the year 2009 and to submit the applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for their approval:

Bethel Township $4,861.00

Heidelberg Township $4,694.00

North Annville $3,083.00

North Cornwall Township $3,335.00

South Lebanon Township $7,614.00

North Lebanon Township $1,421.00

West Cornwall Township $1,363.00

The Commissioners accepted the Continuation Subgrant Award from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $58,139.00 for the period of 2009 and $58,139.00 for the period of 2010. This grant will be used by the Office of the District Attorney for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCO) Coordinator 1 Advocate of Lebanon County.

Commissioner Litz asked that Comprehensive Plan Implementation Grants be released for both Coleman Memorial Park ($20,000) to conduct a Master Site Plan and the Swatara Watershed Association ($50,000) for the purchase of water park property. Comm. Litz also stated that funds are available from designated funds in a bond issue through the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Fund.

It was moved by Comm. Litz to award Comprehensive Plan Implementation grant monies to Coleman Memorial Park and the Swatara Watershed Association. A discussion followed.

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Stohler to adjourn the meeting.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.

The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds Visitor Center, all members present. Comm. Stohler presiding.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.

The Commissioners approved the minutes the previous meeting.

Dennis Grumbine, President of the Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds welcomed the Commissioners and everyone in attendance to the fair. Nadine Moore, Fair Queen Coordinator introduced the Fair Queen. Kim Heagy, 2009 Lebanon Area Fair Queen, offered to escort the Commissioners and guests on a tour of the fair.

Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $3,069,090.12.

This week’s net payroll is in the amount of $1,052,601.25.

The Commissioners adopted the following Resolution for the FY 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s final budget:

RESOLUTION

Resolution of the Lebanon County Commissioners modifying the Fiscal Year 2004 & 2005 County of Lebanon and obo South Lebanon Township Community Development Block Grant Program budget.

WHEREAS, Lebanon County receives an annual allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Act 179 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the County of Lebanon that, the revisions dated July 30, 2009, be approved and that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to submit same to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Approved this 30^th day of July, 2009

By: /s/ Larry E. Stohler

Chairman

Attest: /s/ Jamie A. Wolgemuth

County Administrator

Donna Lutz, Recorder of Deeds of Lebanon County, met with the Commissioners to present a Hot Site Hosting Service Agreement with IMR Limited, Camp Hill, PA for approval. The purpose of this agreement is to obtain a disaster backup of the Landex Information Libraries as a feature or option of services. Commissioner Stohler asked Mrs. Lutz to have 1) her Solicitor review the Agreement and 2) fine tune the language in the Agreement . Mrs. Lutz agreed.

The Commissioners approved and signed the Project Budget and Financing Plan in the amount of $376,338.00 to be used for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program in the County of Lebanon. The funds will be used to provide rent assistance, security deposits, utility assistance, utility deposits, short term storage fees, reasonable moving costs, housing inspections, and case management. These funds are provided through the Department of Community and Economic Development, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The Commissioners approved the Children & Youth 3^rd quarter invoices and 1^st & 2^nd quarter supplemental invoices in the total amount of $ 755,470.61.

Curtis Martin, of the Lebanon Farm Bureau, met with the Commissioners to ask Board to consider Clean and Green for agricultural landowners during the countywide property reassessment process. Mr. Martin asked the Commissioners 1) to have agricultural community seated at the table when clean & green is discussed, 2) to form an Agricultural Advisory Committee and 3) to have someone conducting the re-assessment to be knowledgable on the subject of agricultural land. Jeffrey Werner and Steven Wenger of the Lebanon Farm Bureau were also in attendance.

The Commissioners stated that they will consider the formation of an Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Daniel Seaman, Chief Assessor of the Lebanon County Assessment Office explained that Clean and Green is a program that reduces taxes for farmers to keep land for agricultural use.

The Commissioners adopted a proclamation for the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority. The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority is observing its “50 Anniversary” in celebration of providing dedicated service to our community.

City of Lebanon $21,000.00

North Londonderry Township $2,910.00

Myerstown Borough $2,438.00

It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adjourn the meeting.