Thursday, May 7, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today, all members present. Stohler presiding.
The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
The Commissioners asked for public comment. Edward Brensinger, Supervisor of North Lebanon Township, expressed his concern about the Justice Assistance Grant application stating that the deadline to apply for the funds was fast approaching.
Jamie Wolgemuth, County Administrator explained that for the past month, four municipalities and the County have been negotiating toward an equitable share of a 2009 Grant from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. The deadline for submission of an Interlocal Agreement is May 18, 2009. The breakdown will be as follows:
2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
$147,878
|
JURISDICTION NAME |
ELIGIBLE ALLOCATION |
|
Lebanon County |
$73,939 |
|
Lebanon City |
$44,511 |
|
Palmyra Borough |
$7,246 |
|
North Cornwall |
$8,355 |
|
North Lebanon |
$13,827 |
|
TOTAL |
$147,878 |
The Commissioners moved to proceed with the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) process whereas, Lebanon County will make application to the U.S. Justice Department and apply for federal economic stimulus funding in conjunction with Lebanon City, North Cornwall Township, North Lebanon Township and Palmyra Borough and the County of Lebanon.
It was moved by Comm. Litz seconded by Comm. Carpenter to approve the minutes the previous meeting. Vote unanimous.
Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $7,792,478.08.
This week’s net payroll is in the amount of $1,011,035.39.
The Commissioners approved and signed a letter to the Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, Bureau of Waste Management, PA Department of Environmental Protection informing them that the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA) intends to accomplish a Non-substantial Revision to the County Solid Waste Management Plan.
The Commissioners approved and signed the renewal Municipal Waste Management Agreement from 2010 through 2020 as follows:
Municipal Waste Management Agreement
between
Lebanon County
and
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority
This agreement, made this 7th day of May , 2009, between the County of Lebanon, a fifth class county of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, a municipality authority in Lebanon County duly constituted under the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa.C.S. §5601-5622 (hereinafter “Authority”), witnesseth;
WHEREAS, The Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988, P.L. 528, No. 101 ("Act 101") was approved on July 29, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Act 101 gave the County (a) primary responsibility for planning for municipal waste management within its boundaries and (b) the primary power to plan for the disposal of municipal waste generated within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Section 303(d) of Act 101 authorizes counties to enter into an agreement with another person, including a municipal authority, pursuant to which that person undertakes to fulfill some or all of the county's responsibilities under Act 101 for municipal waste planning and implementation of the approved county plan; and
WHEREAS, Authority was established by all of the municipalities located within the County of Lebanon for the purposes of acquiring, holding, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating, owning and leasing, either in the capacity of lessor or lessee, facilities and equipment for the collection, removal or disposal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other refuse materials by incineration, landfill or other method;
WHEREAS, the 2010 Plan will provide that the Authority will assume and fulfill all of the County's rights, duties and obligations under Act 101 for Municipal Waste planning and for implementation of the 2010 Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Plan will be implemented and carried forth by (a) adopting the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance ("County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance") and (b) entering into this Municipal Waste Management Agreement ("Agreement") with the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the county intends to adopt a Minor Plan Modification and approve (a) the 2010 Plan and (b) the County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Authority, intending this to be a sealed instrument which is legally binding upon themselves and their respective successors and assigns, agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
(a) "Act 97" - The Solid Waste Management Act, Act of July 7, 1980, P.S. 380, No. 97, as now or hereafter amended.
(b) "Act 101" - The Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988, P.L. 528, No. 101, as now or hereafter amended.
(c) "Authority" - Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, a municipal authority in the County organized and existing under the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, as amended.
(d) "Authority Rules and Regulations" - The rules and regulations adopted and revised from time to time by the Authority.
(e) "County" - The County of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
(f) "Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance" - The ordinance to be enacted by the County substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 1 to this Agreement.
(g) "Municipality" - A municipality within the County.
(h) "Plan" - The Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Plan of 2000, as now revised, and herein referred to as the 2010 Plan, or hereafter amended.
(i) "Recycling" - The collection, separation, recovery and sale or reuse of metals, glass, paper, leaf waste, plastics and other materials which would otherwise be disposed or processed as municipal waste or the mechanized separation and treatment of municipal waste (other than through combustion) and creation and recovery of reusable materials other than a fuel for the creation of energy.
(j) "Regulated Municipal Waste" - Any solid waste generated or collected within the County which is garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material, resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments and from community activities and any sludge not meeting the definition of residual or hazardous waste under Act 97 from a municipal, commercial or institutional water supply treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant or air pollution control facility. The term does not include Source Separated Recyclable Materials.
(k) "Source Separated Recyclable Materials" - Materials that are separated from Municipal Waste at the point of origin for the purpose of recycling.
(l) "System" - The overall solid waste management system, and every aspect thereof, owned or operated by or on behalf of the Authority in implementation of the 2010 Plan, including without limitation, equipment, transfer stations, resource recovery facilities, landfills and the like.
Section 2. County Agreement Regarding the Plan.
(a) The County will not amend, revise, repeal, change or otherwise alter the 2010 Plan during the term of this Agreement without prior consultation with the Authority.
Section 3. County Agreement to Enact Ordinance.
(a) The County will adopt and enact a new Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance which will reenact the provisions of the 2000 Plan and newly enact the minor plan revisions of the 2010 Plan”; and
(b) The County shall not amend, revise, repeal, change or otherwise alter the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance during the term of this Agreement without consultation with the Authority.
Section 4. Delegation of Powers and Duties and Assumption of Responsibility by the Authority.
(a) The County hereby delegates to the Authority all rights, duties and obligations of the County under Act 101 for Municipal Waste planning and for implementation of the 2010 Plan. Notwithstanding such delegations, the County may enforce the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance. If the Authority shall be unable or unwilling to carry forth its obligations under the Ordinance, the County shall assume the responsibility for said administration and enforcement.
(b) The Authority hereby assumes and agrees to fulfill and carry forth all of the County's rights and obligations under Act 101 for Municipal Waste planning and for implementation of the Plan; and in connection with the Authority's obligations under this Agreement:
(i) The Authority shall take all such actions and shall exercise all such powers as are necessary, or appropriate to design, develop, finance, construct, own, operate and manage a comprehensive solid waste management system as necessary, contemplated and required under the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance and the Plan.
(ii) The Authority shall adopt, administer and enforce on behalf of the County and on its own behalf the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance and the Authority Rules and Regulations.
(iii) The Authority Rules and Regulations shall be consistent with, and shall carry forth, the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Ordinance and the Plan.
(iv) The Authority shall establish and charge such fees and impose such penalties as shall be reasonable and adequate to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient, and effective design, development, financing, construction, operation and management of the System.
(v) The Authority shall have the power, and its duty shall be, to bring any and all enforcement proceeding authorized by Act 101 or this Ordinance. This power shall be in addition to any and all powers granted to the Authority by applicable state law and Authority rules and regulations.
Section 5. Additional Covenants.
(a) The County and the Authority shall in good faith during the term of this Agreement take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
(b) If and to the extent that the Authority is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction not to be authorized to carry out any function or duty required by this Agreement, the responsibility to perform such function or duty shall devolve upon the County.
Section 6. Representation and Warranties.
The County and the Authority represent and warrant that:
(a) Each has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to engage in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and the undersigned officers of the County and the Authority have been empowered by all necessary action to execute and deliver this Agreement.
(c) This Agreement constitutes a valid obligation, legally binding upon the County and the Authority and enforceable against them in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in the manner in which valid contractual obligations are enforced generally.
Section 7. Term.
This Agreement shall be for a term beginning on the date of approval of the Minor Plan Revision to the 2000 plan and ending on December 31, 2020.
Section 8. Assignability.
The Authority or the County may assign or pledge this Agreement in relation to the financing of the System but no other assignment of this Agreement shall be authorized or permitted without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party.
Section 9. Waiver Not to Be Construed.
No waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other term or condition of the Agreement. Failure of either party to insist in any one or more instances upon strict performance of any of the terms, covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver or relinquishment of any such term, covenant, agreement or condition, but the same shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 10. Amendments.
This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by written instrument duly executed on behalf of the County and the Authority.
Section 11. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement; and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced consistent with its express purposes as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had not been contained in this Agreement.
Section 12. Duplicate Originals.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be regarded for all purposes as a duplicate original.
Section 13. Indemnification.
The County shall protect, indemnify and hold the Authority harmless from and against all liabilities, actions, damages, claim, demands, judgments, losses, expenses, suits, or attorneys fees and shall defend the Authority in any suit, including appeals, arising out of events or activities occurring in connection with this Agreement and which are caused by acts or omissions of the County. The Authority shall protect, indemnify and hold the county harmless from and against liabilities, actions, damages, claims, demands, judgments, losses, expenses, suits or attorney fees and shall defend the County in any suit arising out of events or activities occurring in connection with this Agreement and which are caused by acts or omission of the Authority.
These indemnification provisions are for the protection of the parties only and shall not establish any rights or liabilities in any other persons.
Section 14. Notices.
All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail return receipt requested addressed as follows:
If to the County, to:
County of Lebanon
Room 207, Municipal Building
400 S. 8th St.
Lebanon PA 17042
If to the Authority, to:
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority
1610 Russell Rd.
Lebanon PA 17046
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and the Authority hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement.
ATTEST:
For the County:
/s/ Jamie Wolgemuth /s/ Larry Stohler, Commissioner
County Administrator /s/ William G. Carpenter, Commissioner
/s/ Jo Ellen Litz, Commissioner
ATTEST:
For the Authority:
____________________________ Roberta DeSantis, Chairwoman
Michael D. Pavelek II
Executive Director LuAnn Horn, Secretary
At 10:25 a.m., the Commissioners sat as the County Board of Assessment to hear assessment appeals.
At 10:26 a.m., the Commissioners reconvened the regular meeting.
The Commissioners adopted the following Resolution for the Lebanon County Redevelopment Authority:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF LEBANON APPROVING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT GRANT ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adopt the following Resolution for the Lebanon County Redevelopment Authority:
RESOLUTION NO. 5-7-09
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF LEBANON AMMENDING THE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2006 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Patricia Krebs along with several partners/members of the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Club, met with the Commissioners to give a presentation on the functions of their organization and to promote Bike Month.
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation to proclaim to proclaim May 2009 as “BIKE MONTH” the week of May 11-15, 2009 as “BIKE WEEK” and May 15, 2009 as “BIKE TO WORK DAY” in Lebanon County. FURTHER, encourage all residents of our community to recognize the importance of bicycling and sharing the road with cyclists on our streets and highways.
The following employees of the Lebanon County Correctional Facility, at the request of the Board, met with the Commissioners to receive commendation for emergency assistance they provided: Warden Robert Karnes of Facility was also in attendance.
Julia Carey, LPN CO George Fies
Corporal William Christner CO Michael Gerstner
CO Daniel Wood CO Ed Louden
CO Daniel Waltz
It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adopt the following commendation: Vote unanimous.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, April 30, 2009 a fire engulfed a vacant mobile home at 617 E. High Street and spread to neighboring 615 and 621 E. High Street in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon, PA; and
WHEREAS, Through the alertness and quick action on the part of Denise Ott, Roselyn Spatz and Stephanie Thorton of our Nurses Aide staff in Cedar Haven; and employees in the Correctional Facility Julia Carey, LPN, Corporal William Christner, CO Daniel Wood, CO Daniel Waltz, CO George Fies, CO Michael Gerstner, CO Ed Louden, firefighters from nine fire companies responding to the two-alarm blaze, were on the scene to quickly “do what they do best”, extinguish the fire; and
WHEREAS, These employees who noticed the fire did not hesitate to come to the aid of residents in need which reflects great credit upon themselves and to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, The Commissioners of Lebanon County, on behalf of all our citizens, take this opportunity to express our appreciation and to recognize Denise Ott, Roselyn Spatz, Stephanie Thorton, Julia Carey, William Christner, Daniel Wood, Daniel Waltz, George Fies, Michael Gerstner and Ed Louden for their reaction to “do the right thing” in an emergency situation.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Stohler
William G. Carpenter
Jo Ellen Litz
ATTEST: Jamie A. Wolgemuth
County Administrator
ADOPTED: This Seventh Day of May,
Two Thousand Nine.
The Commissioners approved and signed a letter of support to express our support for the funding request through the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) grant program for North Londonderry Township’s municipal complex alternative energy renovation project. This project will drastically reduce the energy consumption of North Londonderry Township’s municipal facilities, as well as address reduction goals for fossil fuel dependency. Funding for this $690,000 municipal improvement will contribute to existing statewide efforts of environmental stewardship and energy independence, while reducing the financial burden on Township taxpayers to support municipal services. Additionally, this project will address four of the five Opportunities identified in the Lebanon County Comprehensive Plan’s Energy Conservation Plan (Chapter 13).
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation on behalf of all our citizens, take this opportunity to recognize all organizations and extend appreciation and congratulations to their senior volunteers. FURTHER, we encourage Lebanon County residents who appreciate the efforts of these not-for-profit organizations and their senior volunteers to come to the “CELEBRATION OF SENIOR VOLUNTEERS DAY” during the 50+ Festival on May 13, 2009.
The Commissioners adopted the following Resolution for the SR 0072, Section 028 Structure Removal and Culvert Construction Project of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0.
RESOLUTION No. 5-7-09
A RESOLUTION FOR the OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, NUMBER 089132 BETWEEN the COUNTY OF LEBANON AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PROJECT IDENTIFIED AS SR 0072, SECTION 028 LEBANON.
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Lebanon County have entered into an OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for SR 0072, Section 028 Lebanon; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute Agreement Number 089132.
RESOLVED THIS 7th day of May , 2009.
LEBANON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEBANON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
By: /s/ Larry E. Stohler
Chairman
A
TTEST: /s/ Jamie A. Wolgemuth
County Administrator
(Seal)
It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to adjourn the meeting.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today, all members present. Stohler presiding.
The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
It was moved by Comm. Litz seconded by Comm. Carpenter to approve the minutes the previous meeting. Vote unanimous.
Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $3,220,970.06.
Jamie Wolgemuth, County Administrator, presented the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-Interlocal Agreement for approval. District Attorney David Arnold and Chief Detective John Leahy were in attendance. A lengthy discussion followed.
The Commissioners approved and signed the following Interlocal Agreement:
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF LEBANON KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEBANON, NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NORTH CORNWALL TOWNSHIP,
PALMYRA BOROUGH AND COUNTY OF LEBANON, PA
RECOVERY ACT: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
This Agreement is made and entered into this ___ day of May 2009, by and between THE COUNTY of LEBANON, acting by and through its governing body, the Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, the CITY of LEBANON, acting by and through its governing body, the Mayor, hereinafter referred to as CITY, NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP, acting by and through its governing body, the Supervisors, hereinafter referred to as NORTH LEBANON, NORTH CORNWALL TOWNSHIP, acting by and through its government body, the Supervisors, hereinafter referred to as NORTH CORNWALL and PALMYRA BOROUGH, acting by and through its governing body, the Council, hereinafter referred to as PALMYRA, all of Lebanon County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the CITY was awarded $89,098.00 from the Recovery Act: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
WHEREAS, NORTH LEBANON was awarded $27,637.00 from the Recovery Act: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
WHEREAS, NORTH CORNWALL was awarded $16,706.00 from the Recovery Act: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
WHEREAS, PALMYRA was awarded $14,437.00 from the Recovery Act: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party:
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this agreement: and
WHEREAS, the CITY, NORTH LEBANON, NORTH CORNWALL and PALMYRA agree to provide the COUNTY $41,590.00 from the Recovery Act: JAG Program for law enforcement equipment.
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY, CITY, NORTH LEBANON, NORTH CORNWALL, and PALMYRA agree as follows:
Section 1.
CITY agrees to pay COUNTY a total of $27,165.00 of Recovery Act: JAG funds.
NORTH LEBANON agrees to pay COUNTY a total of $8,399.00 of Recovery Act: JAG funds.
NORTH CORNWALL agrees to pay COUNTY a total of $1,671.00 of Recovery Act: JAG funds.
PALYMRA agrees to pay COUNTY a total of $4,355.00 of Recovery Act: JAG funds.
Section 2.
COUNTY agrees to use $41,590.00 for the personnel costs for law enforcement activities.
CITY agrees to use $61,933.00 for the purchase of law enforcement equipment.
NORTH LEBANON agrees to use $19,238.00 for the purchase of law enforcement equipment.
NORTH CORNWALL agrees to use $15,035.00 for the purchase of law enforcement equipment.
PALMYRA agrees to use $10,082.00 for the purchase of law enforcement equipment.
Section 3.
Each party to this agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by the other party.
Section 5.
The parties to this Agreement do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this agreement.
Section 6.
By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not intend to create any obligations express or implied other than those set out herein; further, this Agreement shall not create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto.
CITY OF LEBANON ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Mayor City Clerk
NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Township Secretary
NORTH CORNWALL TOWNSHIP ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Township Secretary
PALMYRA BOROUGH ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Borough Secretary
COUNTY OF LEBANON ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
County Commissioner Chief Clerk
The Commissioners adopted the 2008-2009 Aging Block Grant Amendment in the amount of $3,420,006 with a decrease of $99,549.00.
The Commissioners authorized the Area Agency on Aging Administrator to seek bids from vendors for Meals on Wheels, hot delivery and frozen meal delivery services.
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation for Donald H. Umberger. Mr. Umberger is being honored for serving forty years as a Supervisor of South Annville Township, PA. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, The Commissioners of Lebanon County, on behalf of all our citizens, take this opportunity to unite with the South Annville Township community to recognize and congratulate Don for his outstanding accomplishments. FURTHER, We do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 14, 2009 as ‘DON UMBERGER DAY' in the County of Lebanon in celebration of his “FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY”, and to thank Don for the contributions he has made.
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation for Hebron United Methodist Church celebrating “one hundred years” of worship services on May 17, 2009.
It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to adjourn the meeting.
Wednesday,May 20, 2009 10:30 a.m.
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today at Cedar Haven, all members presiding. 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 98% capacity.
The Commissioners approved the purchase of an elevator security system for the prevention of resident elopements from E. Communication Life Safety Systems at a cost of $8,500.00.
It was moved by Comm. Stohler, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to acquire and install an Auto Attendant telephone answering system in the Lebanon Municipal Building for the purpose of routing incoming telephone calls directly to County offices at an approximate cost of $12,340.00. Comm. Stohler voted “Aye”, Comm. Carpenter and Comm. Litz voted “Nay”. Motion denied.
It was moved by Comm. Stohler, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to approve a permanent Burn Ban Exemption for Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA to continue prescribed burning at Fort Indiantown Gap to meet the current Department of Army, Wildland Fire Management Program requirements in accordance with their well established Prescribed Fire Management Program. Comm. Carpenter and Comm. Stohler voted "Aye", Comm. Litz voted "Nay". Motion carried.
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, May 21, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today, all members present. 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 $3,030,237.40.
The Commissioners adopted a Resolution between the First National Bank of Fredericksburg and the Lebanon County Commissioners for the Municipal Tax Account.
This week’s net payroll is in the amount of $1,004,462.69.
The Commissioners approved and signed the contract amendments for Mental Health/Mental Retardation/EI in the total contracts change amount of $382,815.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Infants, Toddlers and Families Medicaid Waiver Operating Agreement between the Office of Child Development & Early Learning, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Lebanon County MH/MR/EI Program. The Department retains the authority and responsibility to administer the Waiver and the County is responsible for implementation of the Waiver in the local geographic area. The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Lebanon County Mental Health Plan Update for Adults, Older Adults and Transition-Age Youth with Serious Mental Illness and Co-occurring Disorders for FY 2010-2011. The Plan is designed to be an update of Lebanon County Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Early Intervention (MH/MR/EI) Program’s efforts to provide the best mental health care and treatment in the most efficient and effective manner.
At 10:00 a.m., the Commissioners along with the County Controller and County Treasurer sat as the County Retirement Board. Archie Battistelli and Michael Battistelli of Stifel Nicolaus, met with the Board to present a Retirement Fund Allocation of Assets.
At 10:30 a.m., the Commissioners reconvened the regular meeting.
It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to adjourn the meeting.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held today, all members present. Stohler presiding.
The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
It was moved by Comm. Carpenter seconded by Comm. Litz to approve the minutes the previous meeting. Vote unanimous.
Sallie Neuin, Lebanon County Treasurer, presented the weekly Treasurer’s report with expenditures for $1,261,363.07.
The Commissioners adopted a resolution for Edward Kline, employee in the Planning Department. WHEREAS, on May 30, 2009 Ed will retire as a Building Code Official in the Planning Department with over twenty-nine years of distinguished service.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) 2009-2010 Pre-Expenditure Plan. The total allocation is $228,382.
The Commissioners approved and signed the 2009 contract amendment for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) in the total allocation amount of $163,084. for a six month period.
The Commissioners approved and signed the 2009-2010 Pre-Expenditure Plan for the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) in the total allocation amount of $202,661.00.
The Commissioners approved and signed the 2009-2010 Pre-Expenditure Plan for the Work Ready Program in the total allocation amount of $204,050.00. The purpose of the program is to provide employment opportunities for County Assistance clients through training and skills enhancing activities.
It was moved by Comm. Carpenter, seconded by Comm. Litz to adopt the following proclamation to proclaim Sunday, May 31, 2009 as “WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY” in Lebanon County“.
The Commissioners approved the admission of Timothy Peters as a resident of Renova Center.
Earl Meyer, Executive Director of the Lebanon County Planning Department, met with the Commissioners to announce the award of three (3) grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation received through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Partnership Initiative.
1. Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative (PCTI)
a. $660.00 – County of Lebanon Transportation (COLT) Park & Ride Program.
2. Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Routes To School Program
a. $660,250 – Lebanon City for sidewalks & Blueprint
b. $200,000 – Sidewalks and trail paving to Jonestown Elementary School.
It was moved by Comm. Litz, seconded by Comm. Carpenter to adjourn the meeting.