Jo Ellen Litz
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Jo Ellen Litz
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People Above Politics Taking Action, Getting Results. 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon PA 17042 644-4698 If you demand open government, drop me a note to receive email alerts informing you of meeting highlights that let you know how commissioners vote on issues. Litz@mbcomp.com Team Litz: Honorary Chair: Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll --a woman who broke the glass ceiling and contributed greatly to PA politics; born in 1930, died November 12, 2008. Chair: Jeff Werner Treasurer: Richelle Whitman
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A "Fitted Sheets" bid was awarded to Harbor Liner at the cost of $2996.25. Congressman Gekas provided a letter stating "there are no restrictions nor any problems with imports from Pakistan." In fact, the US wants to "help stabilize the Pakistan economy." Francis Ulishney was reappointed to a three-year term on the South Central Workforce Board and its Youth Council to represent TANF and Lebanon County. The following individuals were appointed to the Lebanon County Children & Youth Advisory Committee:
Alarm Device connections were approved for Salem United Church of Christ and Hill Terrace Limited Partnership. The County contracted with
Commissioners approved a Bridge Inspection Reimbursement Agreement, Resolution 9-27-01. Commissioners signed an Administrative Agreement with the Capital Area Behavioral Health Collaborative to manage behavioral health services for Medicaid recipients. Pennsylvania implemented the mandatory Medicaid initiative known as HealthChoices. The right of first opportunity enabled Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry to form a non-profit 501(C)3 organization to provide administrative and clinical services. September 20, 2001 Chris Peetros presented 2,046 signatures on petitions in opposition to expansion of Muir Airfield at Ford Indiantown Gap. Commissioners were asked to go on record in opposition of the Airport. However, because they have not made up their minds on how they will vote, Commissioners state they can not go on record at this time. Bonita and Jason Probst spoke about noise impacting animals and chickens; Carl Jarboe cited the City's population; and Dan Salerno also spoke. John Sebastian introduced his staff from the association for Retarded Citizens. Pay for Emergency Management Agency staff was approved for extra hours worked during the National Emergency on September 11, 2001: Clyde Miller, Annette Smith, Chris Miller, John Wilson, and Matthew Clements. Jeff Imboden, Ruth Davis, and Ed Martin presented a $732,776 Crossroads grant application for approval. The grant will re-apply for Drug & Alcohol Treatment Based Restrictive IPP through the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The grant is for collaborative treatment based intermediate punishment, which will serve Level 3 & 4 non-violent drug and addicted offenders of Lebanon County. Warden Robert Raiger presented a Professional Services Agreement with Justice Benefits Incorporated to explore opportunities to receive additional Federal Financial Participation funding from various agencies for housing of qualified inmates. JBI will be paid 22% of all revenue received under this four-year contract. William Sullivan presented a grants-in-aid Application for $36,013 to improve the Juvenile Probation Services and $196,743 for Specialized Probation Services. Christine McKinney and Charles Kern were admitted to Cedar Haven. A c$2700 contract was signed with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region for the Human Services Agency. September 19, 2001The PA Department of education restored Cedar Haven's ability to conduct Certified Nursing Assistant training at the facility. Cedar Haven is the only nursing home in Lebanon County with this Certification. The Fall Frolic at Cedar Haven was held on September 8th where approximately $9,000 was raised. September 13, 2001 Donna Lutz, Recorder of Deeds, received permission to have her staff work one additional hour per day for the next three weeks to get caught up with the workload. Jenny Murfy-Shifflet, Paul Zechman, Jennifer Gettle, and Nikki Soliday presented a 6th year Stop Violence Against Women--STOP grant for approval. Commissioners then recessed to a ceremony at the flagpole in front of the Courthouse in remembrance of the victims of terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington DC and Somerset PA. Ken Bachem recommended the award of bids for eight items at Cedar Haven: ATD American $2544; Universal $2102; Harbor Linen $1743; Standard Textile $1771.20; Medline $5020.50; MD Brown Co. $1050; and Phoenix Textile $3840; Item four for fitted sheets was not awarded until Pakistan, location of the manufacturer, is investigated by the United States Government for possible involvement in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. A contract was signed for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program through the Department of Public Welfare. An $85,185 Supported Work Program contract for the Human Services Agency with the Housing Authority was approved. Also approved was an Assurance of Compliance to amend the pre-expenditure plan for Human Services Agency with an increased allocation from $58,864 to $81,656. Nursing Home Intergovernmental Transfer Documents were approved for draw on October 2 and 3. The principal sum is $24,434,319. Commissioners then met as the Board of Assessment Revision of Taxes to hear assessment appeals. September 6, 2001 David Carl, Jamie Mallon, and Thomas Chiomenti updated Commissioners on Three Mile Island. Tish Walmer, George Gress, and Cyndie Fuhrer introduced the Lebanon Valley Conservancy to Commissioners and requested funds from the County's 2002 budget. Jeffrey Steckbeck presented Phase I & II on the Rexmont Dam feasibility study. Grant Ruhl of Rexmont thanked everyone involved in the study. Commissioners then sat as the County Board of Elections. August 30, 2001 Chris Peetros presented a petition signed by 3,335 residents opposing the Muir Airfield expansion at Fort Indiantown Gap. Also speaking were Dan Salerno, Francis Ditzler, Bonita Propst, Ben Schriber, Joyce Kunkle, Paul Snyder, Carla Peetros, Jason Propst, Carl Jarboe, and Jeffrey Hearn. Jeff Imboden presented a $364,185 grant-in-aid and Community Service Grant for Adult Probation to improve the Criminal Court Probation Services. In addition, a $43,155 Drug Control and System Improvement Program renewal application for the Community Service Program was approved. President Judge Robert Eby; Judge Bradford Charles; William Sullivan, Juvenile Probation; and James Holtry, Children & Youth presented the Children & Youth and Juvenile Placement Budget along with reasons for the increase in spending. Delinquent:
Kevin Shrum, Daniel Eisenhauer, Brenda Mettley, Carol Davies, and Susan Klarsch presented the ComCare Loan Mental Health Plan for approval. Resolution 8/30/01 authorizes incurring of non-electoral debt through the issuance of a $42,272 general obligation note of Lebanon County to purchase certain equipment ad $39,780 for ComCare to provide funds for working capital. Deirdre Eshleman, Paul Zechman, and Carol Copeland presented a $54,475 Drug Control and System Improvement Program for use by Detectives for the Child Abuse Response Team; $25,879 for Domestic Violence Intervention; and $13,260 for the Children's Resource Center to pay for overtime and equipment for current Victim/Service Providers, and to fund a victims therapy group run by Philhaven Hospital and other counselors. Bonnie Holzman's retirement was announced. Commissioners accepted her retirement with appreciation for the fine job that she has done throughout her employment with the County as an Intensive Case manager with Mental Health/Mental Retardation. Susan Klarsch, Drug and Alcohol, presented $358,776 in quarter expenditures for approval: Approved facilities include: Evergreen Catholic Charities; Cem Mar House; Gate House for Men & Women Gaudenzia Common Ground, Fountain Springs, & Re-entry House; Roxbury; Halfway Home of Lehigh Valley; Cove Forge, Lutheran Center, Belleville, & Renewal Center; White Deer Run Harrisburg, Williamsport, Allenwood, & Lancaster; New Perspective At a rate of $215, an agreement for secure Detention Services with Dauphin county was approved for detention beds at the Herbert A Schaffner Youth Center, Steelton. August 22, 2001 Auditor General Robert Casey's office spent five weeks auditing Cedar Haven and cited no problems.Robert McNary reviewed activities of the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation. James Gnecco, of Spagnola Cosack reviewed the second quarter performance of the Lebanon County Retirement Fund. Thomas Behney, former County Commissioner, presented a letter from Stanilla, Siegel and Maser PC concerning medical benefits for retired employees using excess funding from the retirement plan. Ken Bachem, purchasing agent, opened bids for Cedar Haven linen. Contracts will be awarded next week. $299,774 was paid for the development rights to a North Lebanon Township farm. Harvey, Kathy & Joel Bomgardner placed their 132.67-acre farm into preservation. Conservation District Manager Chuck Wertz was present for the presentation. A right-to-be-heard hearing was held on the Phares Musser farm, but no public comment was heard. William Kurtz, Frank Smoker Jr., Timothy Zimmerer, Ed Anspach, Glenn Wogelmuth, Robert McNary, Trudy Trautman, Dale Snader, David Etter, and Edward Cosgrove presented the Commissioners with a feasibility study report for a possible Lebanon County Airport. August 16, 2001 Robert McNary and John O'Neal received approval for a Tax Increment Financing District--resolution 8-16-01 for Bayer Corporation. August 9, 2001 James Holtry and Karen Alonzo, presented the Children and Youth budget, but after a lengthy discussion about expenditures, a motion was made and passed to request an extension to August 31, 2001 for filing with the Department of Public Welfare. However, Tressler Care and Specialized Treatment Services were approved to provide child welfare services.Red Rose Transit Authority received approval to submit a $75,000 Transit Research and Demonstration Grant for developing and implementing a regional mobility initiative in a six-county ride-sharing project. Edward L Arnold, Betty Conner and Jo Ellen Litz were appointed to the Resource Conservation and Development District to pursue a cost-effective Federal Government delivery system to build local working relationships for conservation and development of natural resources that enhance social and economic conditions in the United States. A Tax and Revenue Note--Resolution 8-89-01 authorized the issuance of a tax and revenue anticipation note in the maximum principal amount of $24,434,319 with Mellon Bank. District Attorney Deirdre Eshleman and Carol Copeland met with the commissioners and received approval for submit the following grants:
Phyliss Holtry presented the $252,094 Human Services Development Fund, $81,656 MATP-Medical Assistance Transportation Program, and $124,643 SWP reports for submission to the Department of Public Welfare. An additional $3,395 reimbursement request will also be submitted, bringing the total report to $485,051. Another $134,599 pre-expenditure plan for MATP was also approved for submission to DPW. July 26, 2001 Vicki Reigle and James Holtry presented an application for federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The Title V Act funds total $35,000, $65,000, and $50,000 for 2001, 2002, and 2003 respectively. Resolution 7-16-01 designated the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation as the recipient of $48,751 in Local Economic Development Assistance funds. The program provides financial assistance to industrial development agencies to implement comprehensive economic development programs in respective counties of PA.A deed was approved and signed transfering 62.79 acres of land from Hershey Foods Corporation to the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation for the sum of $1. July 19, 2001 Sarah Smith was appointed to the Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission. July 18, 2001As a result of a power outage at a GPU Substation, Cedar Haven received $8,157.53 in damage to air conditioning compressors. The bill will be presented to the insurance carrier. Amendments to Ordinance #25, Hotel Room Rental Tax dated 6/28/01, were approved for advertising. July 12, 2001Due to a downward trend in interest rates resulting in an upward workload for their office, one hour of straight overtime was approved for the Recorder of Deeds staff. Kevin Schrum, Dan Eisenhauer, and Susan Klarsch presented a Capital Area Behavioral Health Collaborative ComCare no-interest loan request for $82,000. The funds will cover implementation, start up and development of an information system for the HealthChoices program. In addition, a technical assistance grant was submitted to the County Commissioners Association of PA. Finally, a $20,015 technical assistance self-determination project for implementation of Family Driven Support Services like supportive employment and community integrated leisure services was approved. Charles Wertz presented easement purchases for Amy L Bennetch's 125 acre farm in Millcreek Township and Richard & Mary Brubaker's 131.47 acre farm in Jackson Township at a public hearing for inclusion in the Farmland Preservation program. To inspect county and municipal bridges, an 80% reimbursement of $231,359.19 was submitted to the PA Department of Transportation (County share $57,839.55 for a total of $289,197.74). Curtis Troutman was approved for reappointment to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council and Harry Hess, Steve Gallarizzo, Nancy Miller, Marlin Wolf, and Jill Braught were also appointed to the AAA board. July 5, 2001Commissioners recognized Pat Richards for twenty-four years of outstanding service to the County of Lebanon. Pat's retirement is effective 10/4/01. A Human Services Fiscal Status Report for the Community Services Block Grant was filed with the Department of Community and Economic Development. Ken Bachem recommended Brightbill Body be awarded the $2500 contract for the sale of the Area Agency on Aging's 1987 44-passenger Blue Bird bus. Charles Wertz received Commissioner's signatures for a $110,000 discretionary grant to be filed with the Greater Harrisburg Foundation. John O'Neill, VP of Bayer in Myerstown was present for a Tax Increment Financing public hearing concerning 18.458 acres in Jackson Township, north of the existing building #2. Bayer will invest about $60,000 and create around 80 news jobs. June 28, 2001 Commissioners adopted Ordinance #25 imposing a 2% Hotel Room Rental Tax to fund tourist promotion as allowed in County Code, Act of August 9, 1955 imposing and establishing a rate of tax; providing for collection, deposit, and distribution of revenues; authorizing expenditures of the tax; establishing the effective date; and authorizing all other necessary action. The commissioner's vote was unanimous.A Law Enforcement/School Cooperative Agreement for $5992 for the Lebanon County Detective Bureau and DARE Northern Lebanon Schools was signed. Renova Center and Ephrata Area Rehabilitation Services (EARS) was signed for Adult Training and Work Activities services: $13.63 per half day; $27.25 per full day; and $13.11 per half day Work Activities Services. An addendum to a Music Therapy Consultant Agreement with Patricia Ellwein, was approved at the rate of $26 per half-hour session and $50 per assessment. Phyllis Holtry presented Human Services Development Fund and Temporary Assistance for Needy families budgets totaling $252,094 for approval: Catholic Charities, Home Delivered Meals, Homemakers, Adult Day Care, Home Support, Personal Care, Protective, Student Assistance Program, Crisis, Housing Authority, Out of County Transportation, Focus, Big Brother/Big Sister, and Human Services. A $15,823 TANF budget was approved. James Holtry and Karen Alonzo presented provider contracts from: Adelphoi Village, Alternative Rehabilitation, Bair Foundation, Bethanna, Bethany Children's Home, the Bradley Center, Catholic Charities, Children's Home of York, CHOR, Clearbrook, Coby's Family Services, Commissioners of Berks, Concern, Cornell Abraxas, Daron Shelter, Devereaux, Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation, Families United Network, Family Care for Children & Youth, Family Care Services, Friendship House, George Junior Republic, Glen Mills Schools, Harborcreek Youth Services, Hoffman Homes for Youth, Hoplen Village, Holy Family Institute, House of His Creation, Kids Peace, Laurel Youth Services, Lourdesmont, Lutheran Home at Topton, The Meadows Psychiatric Center, Mechanicsburg Children's Home, Mission Home Ministries, Northwestern Human Services of PA, Northwestern Human Services of Lehigh Valley, Open Door Children & Youth Services, Philhaven Hospital, Pressley Ridge, Schaffner Youth Center, St. Gabriel's, St. Michael's School for Boys, Tressler Care, Vision Quest, White Deer Run, & Youth Services of Bucks County,. Personal Contracts were approved with Alpha Counseling & Medication Center, Childcare Programs of Luthercare, Jonathan Davis, Susan Emerich, Fredericksburg Family Therapy & Counseling Center, Henry & Beaver, Robert A Hopstetter, John T Hower, Keys and Burkett, Lebanon County Youth Advocate Programs, Lebanon Family Health Services, Lebanon Valley family YMCA Child Care, Georgianna Leininger/Lebanon County Juvenile Probation, Life Management Associates, the Milton S Hershey Medical Center, ParentWorks, Pinnacle Health Systems, Preventative Aftercare, Psychological Health Affiliates, & Renaissance Counseling Center. Finally, a Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment Report was approved and signed. June 20, 2001 Susan Klarsch, Dr. Michael Fry, and Carol Davies presented a Street Outreach Prevention Project (STOPP) whereby intravenous drug users are sought out and encouraged to enter treatment. Kevin Schrum, Daniel Eisenhauer, Michael Kristovensky, and Susan Klarsch suggested Philhaven Hospital provide Crisis Intervention Services for the County. Provider contracts were approved for MHMR with: AHEDD, Allegheny Valley Schools, Area Agency on Aging, Catholic Charities, Community Services Group, COMPEER, Crisis Intervention, DDS, Early Intervention, Ephrata Area Rehab, Friendship, Keystone Children & Family, Halcyon, Healing Touch Physical Therapy, Keystone Community Residence, Lancaster Lebanon IU 13, Living Unlimited, Lynch Homes, PA Counseling, Philhaven, Phoenix, Quest, C. Roscoe, SARRC, B. Saylor, Speech Care, Stillmeadow, Susquehanna Association of Blind, & B Development Therapy & Infant for a total of $8,448,970. June 21, 2001 Scott Aungst appeared in support of the 2% Hotel tax, however, he was against 45% going to PA Capital Region Vacation Bureau. Susan Klarsch and Carol Davies presented Provider Contracts for MHMR: White Deer Run, Pa Counseling Services, Holy Spirit Hospital, Philhaven, Naaman Center, Discovery House, Abraxas Foundations, Gate House for Men/Women, Gaudenzia, Bowling Green, Clear Brook, Fire Tree, Harwood House, Penn Foundation, Recovery Center, Roxbury, St. Lukes Hospital, Evergreen House, Clem-Mar House, Catholic Charities, Lancaster General Hospital-Susquehanna Division, Nuestra Clinica, Pyramid, Daystat Center, Treatment Trends, Caron Foundation, Kaleidoscope Creative Services, JD Streiff, Bill Carl, and Aids Community Alliance. Kevin Schrum presented a Crisis Intervention Service Contract and the MR final provider contracts for approval. Kathy Williams, Phil Hess, Michael Kristovensky, Phyllis Holtry, and Brenda Mettley were present. Philhaven will administer the Crisis Intervention and Information Services Program for the Office of MHMR from the Good Samaritan Hospital. They will meet the needs of the community by performing all functions and services of the current Crisis program administered by GSH. Philhaven will also provide licensed MH Crisis services required for HealthChoices. The following revised MHMR contracts were approved: Community Services group, Mount Hope Church, AHEDD, Lynch Homes, Phoenix Services, Halcyon Activities Center, Ephrata Area Rehab Services, Quest, DDS, Area Agency on Aging, DDR-Dr. Bruey, Hempfield-Dr. Rosen, Computer Training Solutions, Living Unlimited Program, Debra J Andreas, Stillmeadow, Community Services Group, Lynch Homes, Phoenix Services, Community Services Group, Allegheny Valley Schools, Keystone Community Residence, Friendship Community Residence, Brooke Saylor, Ephrata Community Rehabilitation, Tri-County Human Services Center, Margaret Backo, Keystone Community Residence, Area Agency on Aging, Just Like Family, Mike Guerrisi, & The ARC PF Dauphin/Lebanon Counties. Kenneth Bachem and Michael Kristovensky opened bids for a sale of a used 44 passenger bus: Trinity Baptist, Elm PA $2500; CMTS, Bernville PA $1025; and Brightbill Body Works, Lebanon PA $2500.00. Michael Kristovensky was also issued signatory authority for the Area Agency on Aging. In addition a new cooperative agreement was signed with the Department of Aging to provide state and federal funding to AAA for the provision of services during the next three years. The maximum cost to the Department for the three-year period shall be $6,228,228. A PDA Over 60 Waiver Grant Agreement with the department of Aging was also signed by Commissioners to provide state and federal funding to AAA for administration of this program. Signatory Authority applicable to funding agreements and other contractual documents with the exception of binding the initial Aging Block Grant funding agreement with the Department of Aging was also signed. Finally, a $50,527/fiscal year Electronic Monitoring Continuation Subgrant Award with the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency was signed for the Adult Probation Department. June 14, 2001 William Kurtz presented a briefing on the Airport Feasibility Study master plan for a public/private facility at Fort Indiantown Gap.A $144,889 contract for 44 clients in the Supported Work Program was signed with the Department of Community and Economic Development. June 7, 2001 Kevin Schrum and Brenda Mettley received approval to submit to the PA Department of Public Welfare; the Implementation Plan developed with input from family members and providers to meet critical needs of Lebanon County residents with mental retardation. Jamie Wogelmuth, Robert Mettley, Kathleen Pflueger, and M. Lee Moyer presented and received approval for a $2375 Phase 1 Website Design proposal by Jason C. Say of Say1.net. A $29,325 Juvenile Prosecutor Grant was approved and signed for submittal by the District Attorney's office to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to expand the part-time prosecutor position to full-time status. Expenses were approved on a 2-1 vote with Commissioner Carpenter voting "Nay" to send Robert Rothermel to the Annual Jury Commissioners Conference. Jennifer Shay was appointed to the Drug and Alcohol board. Commissioners plan to implement a 2% hotel room rental tax on September 1, 2001. Expected revenue of $98,915 per year will be used 45% by the PA Capital Region Vacation Bureau, 45% for County recreation initiatives, and the final 10% by the County Treasurer for administration and disbursement of funds. May 31, 2001 James Holtry and Karen Alonzo presented Children and Youth third quarter invoices for approval: IV-E Adoption Assistance $20,790.44, IV-E Placement Maintenance, $303,864.84, and Medicaid $4,127.94. In addition, $32,061.10 worth of supplemental invoices and $12.71 in revised invoices were approved for a total of $360,857.03. A contract with Daniel Shaffer was approved as a Relief Houseparent at the rate of $8.50 per hour. Resolution 5-31-01 approved a three-year extension through 2003 of the Keystone Opportunity Zone in the City of Lebanon An $8,944 grant was submitted to the PA Emergency Response Fund. A proclamation declaring Miracle Children's Week supporting afflicted children born premature or with serious birth defects or illnesses in hopes they are able to live normal lives. May 24, 2001 Mayor Jackie Parker, Kathleen O'Hara, and Robert McNary and Karen Haitos from the Economic and Development Corporation requested a three-year extension to the City's Keystone Opportunity Zone. The request was tabled until Commissioners had time to review submitted material. Commissioners passed a resolution proclaiming May 31 as Donald J. Klugle Day. Mr. Klugle was a 45-year veteran educator in the Eastern Lebanon School District where he taught both history and government. May 16 & 17, 2001 Kevin Schrum, Dan Eisenhauer, and Clyde Flickenger presented MHMR contracts for approval from: Philhaven Hospital, Halcyon Activities Center, Community Services Group, Beth Reeves, Susan Rusen, Amanda Toth, Shannon Rhodes, Just Like Family, Reading Specialist, and Development and Disability Services. A $5,112 liquid fuels application for Jackson Township was approved for submittal to Penn DOT. Daniel Bixler, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Emergency Services Manager, received a proclamation recognizing the vital public service providing lifesaving care 24 hours a day, seven days a week by mostly volunteers who engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. Quality EMS dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury. James Gnecco, partner in Spagnola-Cosack, presented the 1st quarter retirement fund report. Joe Lecisko and Thomas Parise, presented the Area Agency on Agings $2,797,668 amended budget. May 10, 2001 Abigail and Carl Jarboe again expressed their disapproval of any funding going to the Lebanon Family Health building and informed Commissioners of their intent to file a class action suit against the Commissioners. An alarm and connection device agreement for $80 installation and $120 yearly monitoring fee was approved for Electrom, Inc., Palmyra. The following mobile homes are no longer in Lebanon County and were exonerated from taxes:
Sharon Swanger, Social Security, presented Brenda Ceresini and Clyde Flickenger with Public Service Awards in recognition of their accounting contributions. Robert Raiger, Kevin Schrum, and Carol Davies were on hand for the ceremony. May 3, 2001 Student Government Day brought the following students and mentors together:
According to The United Front Foundation members Arthur Gould and William Dumas, they were dissatisfied with the public defense of Chris Molin and want another trial with a new lawyer. Senator Brightbill, Representative Zug, and Robert Funk, were present for the awarding of a $101,960 feasibility study to Steckbeck Engineering for repair of the Rexmont Dams. Redith Snoberger and Judy Feather requested the Commissioners consider a donation toward the $1.2 million construction of the new SARCC building to be located at 615 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Abigail Jarboe and Colleen Reilly objected. Mayor Betty Eiceman pointed out the Women, Infants, and Children's Program and mammograms were offered by SARCC. Ken Bachem and Ed Schlegel requested an emergency purchase resolution to purchase a $50,000 wash machine for Cedar Haven. To expedite the purchase process, rather than pay $12,000 in overtime to run the remaining two wash machines, Commissioners approved telephone quotes. Karen Sandoe received a proclamation recognizing ChildCare Providers. Our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to young children. 13 million children are in child care at least part time. Susan Killinger was appointed to a three-year term on the Drug and Alcohol Board. Richard Bowers was re-appointed to a three-year term on the Renova Center Board. Municipal applications for county aid were approved for submittal to PennDOT:
The Lebanon County Housing and Redevelopment Authority received approval to administer financial aid to South Lebanon Township. April 26, 2001 Susan Klarsch and Carol Davies, Drug & Alcohol, received approval for the $794,455 Third Quarter Budget and $736,216 actual expense report.A $23,777.73 PA Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Material Response Fund application for payment of necessary and authorized expenditures which cannot otherwise be paid from the County's own Act 165 funds was passed. Stacy Clauss, Renova Center, received approval for a dental agreement with Dr. Brett Hoover to provide services to residents of the Renova Center facility at a rate of $85 per hour. John Strack, West Nile Virus and Surveillance inspector, reported to the Commissioners about a tire collection to be held June 27 & 28 at the Lebanon Expo Center for residents of Lebanon County. Mike Kristovensky brought an office sub-lease agreement for the Area Agency on Aging, at the Lebanon Valley Senior Center, to the Commissioners for approval: Office 3,564 square feet @ $9.54/square foot = $34,025 per year and 182 square feet of storage space @ $3.87/square foot = $705.84 per year. Rates can increase by 2.5% or the Consumer Price Index. Kevin Schrum and Dan Eisenhauer along with Susan Klarsh presented a contract for HealthChoices implementation, a mandated managed care for MA recipients in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lancaster, Northampton, Perry and York Counties. The agreement will take effect October 1, 2001. The $22,700 Medical Assistance Transportation third quarter report was also approved. April 18, 2001 All indications are that an audit of Cedar Haven by Auditor General Bob Casey is satisfactory.On behalf of the Good Samaritan Hospital, the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Philhaven Hospital, Robert Longo, Peggy Dubble, Kathleen Williams, Marie Garmen, and Ethel Shank received proclamations from the Commissioners and Mayor Parker for Nurses Week and National Health Care Week for their outstanding efforts and commitment to serving the community with high quality health care programs. A proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week was also handed to Carol Copeland and Emily Scipioni, to ensure that all crime victims are treated with the dignity and respect they so rightly deserve. A $93,107.50 grant was submitted to the PA DEP for the West Nile Surveillance and Control Funding for the Mosquito Integrated Pest Management Program in Lebanon County. At the request of the Department of Public Welfare, an original allocation of $47,316 was increased to $53,848 for the 2000 Medical Assistance Transportation Program. Liquid Fuels applications for municipalities were submitted to PA DOT as follows:
April 12, 2001 Girl Scouts Leslie Kreiser, Selina Walker, Christie Rothgaber, and Vanessa Ristenbatt from Troop #1488 shadowed Commissioners Carpenter, Swanger & Arnold, and Administrator Wolgemuth.Guy Weiderhold, Tim Sheffey, Ed Schlegel, Melinda Peiffer and other union representatives and employees were present when Commissioners approved and signed a five year Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 89 for Cedar Haven Employees. A $31,055 Continuation Sub-grant for the Gatekeeper Program was submitted to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency through a Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program. To pay principal and interest due on the 1985 Series B Bond Issue, $210,000 was moved from the General Fund to the 1985 General Obligation Bond Sinking Fund, then to the 1985 Bond and Coupon Account at Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank. Likewise, to pay principal and interest due on the 1996 General Obligation Bond, $33,298.75 was moved from the General Fund to the 1996 Sinking Fund, then to the 1996 Bond and Coupon Account at Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank. Finally, to pay principal and interest due for the 1999 General Obligation Bond, $225,608.82 was moved from the General Fund to the 1999 Sinking Fund, then to the 1999 Bond and Coupon Account at Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank. A $35,000 grant from DCNR and $15,000 from International Paper was presented to complete a Natural Areas Inventory for Lebanon County. Present were Anthony Davis, Sue Yenchke, George Gress, Matthew Herrera, Ron Ramsey, Scott Anderson, Randy Gray, Tisha Walmer, Jean Henry, William Kurtz, and M. Lee Meyer. APRIL 5, 2001 Phyllis Holtry presented a $67,609 renewal application for the Supportive Housing Program.The following people were reappointed to the County of Lebanon Transit Authority:
A conceptual letter of endorsement was also signed to provide transportation for eligible Transportation Assistance to Needy Family clients using the Welfare to Work Program. March 29, 2001Jenny Murphy-Shifflet received a Proclamation for sexual Assault Awareness Month:
Commissioners also voted to continue the Sobriety Checkpoint and Expanded DUI/Underage Drinking Enforcement grant for $31,041 for the County Detectives Bureau. Abigail Jarboe filed a suit against the County of Lebanon objecting to free envelopes provided to attorneys in the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Office. March 21, 2001 Marcia Krause, Assistant Administrator of Cedar Haven, and Melinda Peiffer, Director of Human Resources, met with the Commissioners at Cedar Haven.Resolution 3-21-01 established private pay rates for Facility and Therapeutic Leave days as follows:
A Utilization Management Review Team inspected medical records. Jamie Wogelmuth, James Earnshaw, Jason Nelson, and M Lee Moyer will attend a "Building the Virtual Courthouse" seminar in Harrisburg. A $20,000/$100,000 STOP Grant split-award notice was submitted for 2000/01 to the PA Commission on crime and Delinquency. March 15, 2001 A $239,939 CSBG-Community Services Block Grant budget amendment was approved:
A$1 bid from Dale Yingst was accepted for a mobile home sold from the Repository of Unsold properties in the Tax Claim Office. An alarm connection device was approved for Elvin & Helen Hurst of Nemanstown. The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant funding cycle for Adult Probation Intermediate Punishment programs was approved. The Capital Area Behavioral Health Collaborative intergovernmental agreement with Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry Counties was signed to jointly manage behavioral health services for Medicaid citizens. A $215 per day agreement was signed with Dauphin County Juvenile Probation for secure detention services at the Herbert A Schaffner Youth Center. A $180 per day service agreement was also signed with Berks County for Youth Center bed space at the detention center and $150 per day for shelter care. March 8, 2001 Chuck Wertz and Brett Lentz presented Farmland Preservation agreements for signing: Amy Bennetch for a 125 acre farm in Millcreek Township and Richard & Mary Brubaker for a 131 acre farm in Jackson Township.Jennifer Gettle, Carol Copeland, and Alicia Fioravanti presented an $86,626 grant application for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for a Coordinator and two advocates and a Hispanic Outreach Provider to direct services to all victims of crime including juvenile, Hispanic, and personal injury crime victims. In addition, they presented a $1,000 Falcon Foundation Project Grant application for Gatekeeper Board operations costs targeting first time non-violent juvenile offenders in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Ingrid McGill, Nancy Cotton, Mark Hoffman, and Brenda Mettley presented a Mental Retardation Awareness Month proclamation to the Commissioners. Mental retardation originates before or during birth; or in early childhood resulting in a slowness or limitation in intellectual, emotional or social development. James Holtry and Karen Alonzo presented a $512,931.47 Children and Youth invoice and contract for approval:
The Lebanon County Historical Society will receive $16,000 for general operating support from county government A $289,197.74 engineering agreement with Wilson Consulting to inspect and inventory eighty (80) county and municipal bridges was signed. Municipal liquid fuels applications for county aid were approved for North Cornwall, $3,335 and North Cornwall, $10,000. Olga Stoner was reappointed to the Drug and Alcohol Board. Commissioners signed the County farm deed transferring ownership to Ronald and Brenda Copenhaver for $365,000. The Bricker Lane farm in South Annville and North Cornwall Townships was auctioned on January 22, 2001. March 1, 2001 A $23,743 agreement for TANF-Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Block Grant-for the provision of juvenile probation emergency assistance services for delinquent children was approved.A three-year $150,000 ($50,000 per year) grant application for a Lebanon County "Communities that Care" prevention plan through Human Services was approved for submittal to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. A $27,017.60 agreement was signed to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the Child Support Enforcement Program through financial payment for services to Joseph M Hill, Jr. to assure functions are properly, efficiently, and effectively carried out. Michael Cosack, Spagnola-Cosack, presented the 4th quarter retirement fund report. February 21&22, 2001 Carmelle Hernley, Therese Cordaro, and Commissioner Arnold were reappointed to the Renova Center Advisory Board. James Holtry received approval to submit a $22,514 grant for Title IV-E Independent Living for Children & Youth Services. Ken Bachem opened bids for a Folder Stacker at Cedar Haven: Telematic, Huntingdon Valley PA, no bid: GA Braun, Syracuse NY, $42,700; CILS, Palmyra, $41,200. At the rate of $1000 per month, Medical Care of Lebanon County/Myerstown Family Practice will provide services to Renova Center. February 15, 2001 The Commissioners signed a Court Appointed Professional Labor Agreement covering 2001-2004.Melvyn Kaplan and Raymond Bender received approval for a $445,588 Community Block Grant application as follows:
TOTAL $445,588 Robert DiMatteo was reappointed to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board. Norm Allen presented a 4th quarter Retirement Fund investment review for CS McKee. Michael Steiner, Karen Sitler, and David Gates recognized the Lebanon Planning Department as the first state delegated agency in southcentral PA authorizing final responsibility for the County's on-lot sewage program. Bill Kurtz, Gordon Sheetz and Lori Books also took part in the event. A $10.71/hour purchase of service agreement contract with Georgianna Leininger was approved and signed by Commissioners. A $62,924 Emergency Management Performance Grant was signed for federally assisted projects for EMA: Emergency Program Manager, $23,859; Emergency Management Executive $16,485; and Operations and Training Officer, $22,580. Sighting heavy truck traffic and excessive water usage, Commissioner Arnold expressed concern over a corporate egg farm proposed for South Annville Township. February 8, 2001 The Department of Community and Economic Development, in the form of an amendment, raised the Human Service Agency's allocation for direct services from $211,000 to $220,756, and will return a total of $9,756.Through the PA Commission of Crime and Delinquency, a $15,000 project modification is available to bridge a funding gap for a LCD projector and consultant for Human Services. A consultant agreement in the amount of $10,350 was signed with William L Carl for the purpose of developing and delivering 19 Purchase of Service contracts for Drug and Alcohol contractors. A Certification of Undue Financial Burden waiver for $50,279 of local match was signed on behalf of the Rural Operating Assistance Transportation project for the County of Lebanon Transit Authority. February 1, 2001 Jeffrey Geesaman and Jason Wolfe received a proclamation de |
