BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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1 BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS June 19, 2013 The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 10:00 am, at The National Shrine on Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Robert G. Loughery, Chairman; Commissioner Charles H. Martin, Vice Chairman; and Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia. Chairman Loughery opened the meeting with a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTIONS Chairman Loughery welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked Father Jan Michalak to say a few words. Father Jan welcomed everyone and shared some history of The Shrine, adding they are proud to keep polish tradition, history and language alive. Chairman Loughery thanked Father Jan for hosting the meeting and opening their doors to them. He then recognized elected officials, Sheriff Donnelly, Treasurer William Snyder, and New Britain wnship Supervisor Robert Cotton. PROCLAMATIONS The Commissioners proclaimed July 21 27, 2013 as PRETRIAL, PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISION WEEK throughout the County of Bucks, and in so doing, recognize the dedicated individuals in the community who work tirelessly to make our neighborhoods safer. They laud Adult Probation officers and their agents who seek to give offenders another chance to be productive members of society, and offer gratitude to county Chief Probation Officer Sean Ryan, Deputy Chief Warren Grant and their fine staff of officers and administrators. Accepting the proclamation was Christine Shenk, Supervisor Central Bucks Supervision Unit, who thanked the Commissioners for their support and commended the efforts of their officers in promoting public safety in Bucks County. She acknowledged Officer Kelly Lang, who was with her to accept the proclamation. PRESENTATIONS Scott Guiser, from the Penn State Cooperative Extension presented the latest edition of the Fresh from Bucks County Farms directory. It references places in the County where consumers can buy directly from the farmer to get really fresh produce, as well as wineries, community farmers markets, and CSA s (Community Supported Agriculture Operations). Copies of the guide are available at libraries and township buildings in the County. He thanked the Commissioners for their continued support of their partnership and the agricultural community. PUBLIC COMMENT Agenda Items Andy Warren, former Commissioner from Middletown wnship, had questions on agenda items 2b, 4b and 10a through g. OLD BUSINESS Upon motion of Commissioner Marseglia, seconded by Commissioner Martin, with the vote being 3-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2013 were approved. Upon motion of Chairman Loughery, seconded by Commissioner Martin and opposed by Commissioner Marseglia, with the vote being 2-1, item 11h was untabled from the June 5, 2013 meeting. Chairman Loughery advised this was for the buyout of a flood-prone property at 1211 Blackburn Ave. in Bensalem. Discussion ensued regarding the ownership and maintenance of the property, setting a precedent, the urgency of the matter, and whether the letter of commitment is binding. Involved in the discussion were Chairman Loughery, Commissioners Martin and Marseglia, General Services Director Gerald Anderson, and County Solicitor Michael Klimpl. Commissioner Martin made a motion to re-table this item, with the option to have an emergency meeting should all the loose ends be tied up and the questions resolved. This was seconded by Commissioner Marseglia, and with the vote being 3-0, the item was re-tabled. DISCUSSION Agenda Items Chairman Loughery read through the agenda, addressing questions and comments. Items 1a through d In response to Mr. Warren s inquiry, Area Agency on Aging Director Najja Orr provided clarification on the contract increases. He also responded to Commissioner Marseglia s question regarding the term food credit. Item 2b Bernard McBride, Director of Behavioral Health, provided an explanation to Mr. Warren s earlier question regarding these services at Bensalem High School. 1

2 Item 3a Commissioner Marseglia asked if this was a forestry camp. Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Bob Stanzione said it was not, and provided information on why this program was needed. Item 4a In response to Commissioner Marseglia s question regarding closing costs, Chairman Loughery confirmed this will not require any further funds from the County and he provided some details on the refinance process. Item 4b In answer to Mr. Warren s earlier inquiry, Chairman Loughery confirmed this is 45% of the outstanding balance of the mortgage. Item 11a Commissioner Martin confirmed with Brian Hessenthaler, Chief Operating Officer, that there is no negative effect on the County s bottom line as a result of this. Item 12a - Open Space Coordinator Kris Kern presented information on Plumstead wnship s application to utilize its entire municipal allocation to purchase two parcels that had been slated for development. Providing additional detail about their plans for these parcels, Plumstead wnship Supervisor Stacey Mulholland expressed her enthusiasm for the project and thanked the Commissioners. Commissioner Martin commended Plumstead wnship. NEW BUSINESS Upon motion of Commissioner Marseglia seconded by Commissioner Martin, with the vote being 3-0, the following Resolutions were approved: RESOLVED, that the Bucks County Board of Commissioners upon the recommendation of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, approve the following: DEPARTMENT WITH PURPOSE AMOUNT 1. AREA AGENCY ON AGING a. Ben Wilson Senior Center Warminster, PA Approve contract increase and extension to provide senior center services. $40,132** (County 10%) b. Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc. Doylestown, PA Approve food credit increase to provide emergency congregate meals for senior center sites. $5,000 c. Falls wnship Senior Citizens, Inc. Fairless Hills, PA Approve contract increase and extension to provide senior center services. $61,457** (County 10%) d. Middletown Senior Citizens Association Levittown, PA Approve contract increase and extension to provide senior center services. $46,292** (County 10%) 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH a. Family Service Association of Bucks County Langhorne, PA Approve contract to provide Autism Awareness, Community Education and Support (AACES) Program. $150,000** (County 0%) b. Maternal Child Consortium, Inc. Bensalem, PA Approve contract to provide mental health outpatient services at Bensalem High School. 5/1/13 10/31/13 $13,608** (County 0%) 3. CHILDREN & YOUTH a. VisionQuest National, Ltd. Tucson, AZ Approve contract to provide residential treatment programs for youth. 7/1/12 12/31/13 $90,770** (County 20%) 4. COMMUNITY & BUSINESS a. Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Bucks County Bristol, PA Approve mortgage subordination agreements to facilitate the refinance of 1 st mortgages on 17 affordable housing properties. 2

3 b. Lajoyce Brown and Bernard E. Brown, Jr. Langhorne, PA Approve acceptance of 45% of the outstanding balance to satisfy mortgage on property located at 131 North Green Street, Langhorne, PA $6,750 c. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Approve application for the 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant to provide funding for shelter and re-housing programs. 9/1/13 8/31/15 $436,594 d. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Approve contract renewal for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) software. 7/1/13 6/30/16 $20,000**/yr (County 0%) 5. FIRE MARSHAL a. Cintas Fire Protection Conshohocken, PA Approve contract to provide inspection and maintenance of the county fire suppression systems. 10/1/13 9/30/16 $53,210** 6. GENERAL SERVICES a. Integrity Mechanical, Inc. Plumsteadville, PA Rescind contract to replace burner for hot water heater. ($26,400) b. TTI Environmental, Inc. Moorestown, NJ Approve contract to remediate contaminated grounds resulting from an oil line leak at the county rental property located at 28 Park Road in Hilltown wnship. $23,858** 7. HEALTH a. Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Public Health Preparedness b. Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health Approve annual federal grant for the Pennsylvania Health Department s Public Health Preparedness Program. Approve renewal of grant for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program. $538,005 $126, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY a. Verizon Business Approve contract increase for payment of pass-through fees. $130,000* 9. JUVENILE PROBATION a. Sentinel Offender Services, LLC Irvine, CA Approve contract renewal to provide electronic monitoring services. 7/1/13 6/30/16 $99,000** (County 20%) 10. MH/DP a. CO-MANS, Inc. Penndel, PA transportation services and increase the capacity of the residential program for individuals with mental health diagnoses. $84,819** b. Indian Creek Foundation, Inc. Souderton, PA c. Lenape Valley Foundation Doylestown, PA d. Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania Approve contract increase to pay for services in excess of the allocation. case management services. peer support services for individuals with mental health diagnoses. $11,871** $30,571** (County 4.49%) $45,000** 3

4 e. NHS of Bucks County Erdenheim, PA additional residential services to individuals with mental health diagnoses. $110,520** (County 5.47%) f. Reach Out Foundation of Bucks County Penndel, PA a social rehabilitation drop-in center for individuals with mental health diagnoses. $12,281** g. The Salvation Army, Inc. home maintenance for individuals with intellectual disabilities. $4,185** 11. NESHAMINY MANOR a. Genesis Eldercare Network Services, Inc. Kennett Square, PA Approve contract increase to add a Director of Nursing for residents. 1/1/13 12/31/13 $75,833.33** (County 3%) b. Genesis Eldercare Staffing Services wson, MD Approve contract to provide agency nursing services for residents. 1/1/13 12/31/13 $5,000** (County 3%) c. Stone-Med Staffing Morrisville, PA Approve contract to provide agency nursing services for residents. 1/1/13 12/31/13 $60,000** (County 3%) 12. OPEN SPACE a. Plumstead wnship Approve Municipal Open Space grant for 71 acres located on Silo Hill Road. Represents 39% of appraised value. (TMPs and ) $678, PLANNING COMMISSION a. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Approve contract to provide funding for annual program. $143,911 b. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Approve contract to provide public transit planning services. $56,422 c. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Approve contract to receive funding for examination and assessment of SEPTA Regional Rail Stations within the County. $20, SHERIFF a. Havis Shields Equipment Corporation Warminster, PA Approve contract to provide up-fit packages for vehicles used in transporting prisoners. $20, OTHER CIVICS a. Approve Payment Garden of Reflection James Michener Arts Center Neshaminy Pass Program $2,000 $25,000 $1,800 *Unit Cost/Estimated for operational purposes only. ** Unit Cost/Not to Exceed 4

5 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Upon motion of Commissioner Marseglia, seconded by Chairman Martin, with the vote being 3-0, the following Budget Adjustments were adopted: 2012 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Agenda Description June 19, 2013 Adjust 2012 operating budget to cover additional expenditures per CAFR Adjustment Department Amount Adjustment # 70 Youth Center 12,000 Adjustment # 71 Children & Youth 136,000 Adjustment # 72 Miscellaneous Capital Projects (16,600) Miscellaneous Capital Projects 16,600 Adjustment # 75 Self Insurance 605,000 Adjustment # 76 Solicitor 105,000 TOTAL ADJUSTMENT TO FUND BALANCE (858,000) David Boscola, Finance Director, provided additional clarification. PERSONNEL Upon motion of Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Marseglia, with the vote being 3-0, the following Personnel Actions were approved: APPOINTMENTS 1. Eric J. Armitage J.R. #1908 Seasonal Help Unit 00 Parks Recreation Services 06/20/ PH + 2. Joseph C. Bockin, III 3. Tyler S. Brandriff 4. Paul C. Gunsser 5. Eric W. Harrison 6. Michael S. Kulp 7. Ashley L. Lorenz J.R. #1886 County Caseworker II Unit 04 Children & Youth 37.5 hrs/wk 07/01/ PH 8. Mary S. Monkoski J.R #1933 Activities Assistant PD Unit 03 NM Activities 20.0 hrs/wk 07/02/ PH 9. Peter J. Moreni 10. Travis H. Roth REHIRE 11. Jonathon M. Witte J.R. #1908 Sep date 03/15/13 Seasonal Help Unit 00 Parks Recreation Services 06/14/ PH + POSITION CHANGE 5

6 12. Charla T. Bendas J.R. #1966 PHN II (Prison) PHN III Health Department Health Department 06/29/ PH PH TRANSFER 13. Virgil Carter J.R. # /22/ PH 14. Carol E. Levash J.R. #1958 Cook Cook PHN II (Prison) Registered Nurse MCCC Health Department NM Registered Nurses PH 06/29/ PH PH SEPARATIONS 15. Lauren M. Amato Registered Nurse NM Registered Nurses 06/09/13 Separation 16. Jeanne J. Fischer Dispatcher Trainee 911 Emergency Response 06/10/13 Separation 17. Sallie T. Kolick Health Clerk Health Department 07/06/13 Separation 18. Caroline E. Loux Health Clerk Health Department 07/01/13 Separation 19. Jordan M. Rice Food Service Attendant PD NM Dietary Services 06/15/13 Separation 20. John M. Scott CPR Education Coordinator PD Emergency Medical Health 06/07/13 Separation 21. Edward K. Shute Seasonal Help Parks Recreation Services 05/25/13 Separation ** 22. Ericka N. Smalls LPN NM Licensed Practical Nurses 06/07/13 Separation 23. Clara Washington LPN NM Licensed Practical Nurses 05/30/13 Separation 24. Denny Webb Grounds Level I General Services 05/13/13 Separation Correction: Dillan C. Brierley Seasonal HelpParks Recreation Services 8.15 PH + +eligible for 50 cents/hour bonus if completes season *estimated date **Never Started ***Agreement ****Reinstatement BOARD APPOINTMENTS Upon motion of Commissioner Martin, seconded by Chairman Loughery, with the vote being 3-0, the following appointments were approved: Juvenile Detention Center Board of Managers Elizabeth M. Kullick Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Michael J. Clisham Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Upon motion of Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Marseglia, with the vote being 3-0, the following appointments were approved: Workforce Investment Board Dan Bates Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Thomas E. Calkins Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Robert Cormack Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Lewis Dopson Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 George Flocco Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 James Horan Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Michael Mihalik Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Kevin Ody Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Sonia Smith Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Marcia Telthorster Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 Linda Wolfson Reappointment Term Expires 7/1/16 MISCELLANEOUS Lynn T. Bush, Chief Clerk, reported on the following: Chalfont, Doylestown wnship and Middletown will each receive open space grants of $10,000 from PECO s Green Region program. PECO has given more than a million dollars for open space in southeastern Pennsylvania in the last several years. 6

7 PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Roberto from Hilltown shared his concerns and offered some suggestions with regard to the results of the healthcare dependent eligibility audit. Former Bucks County Commissioner Andy Warren questioned the numbers provided from the audit, and responded to Commissioner Marseglia s inquiry regarding why audits hadn t been done in the past. Chairman Loughery provided clarification about the audit results and the variables that have caused the figures to change, adding that the grace period goes until June 30 th, so there still may be additional changes. He provided examples of scenarios where dependents may have not been dropped and discussed malicious intent versus oversight. The Chairman also provided assurance that the matter is a priority for the Commissioners and he highlighted some of the new procedures they are putting in place. Commissioner Martin noted that they relied on the expertise of a very reputable benefits consulting firm throughout the process of the audit. Mr. Roberto expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners for their responses. With regard to recent newspaper articles, Commissioner Martin initiated a discussion about being contacted by reporters for his opinion and then having it misstated in the paper that the County had made an announcement on the matter. Commissioner Marseglia added that she also had been contacted by a reporter, who then cited in the paper only one of the ten reasons she had provided to him. Mr. Warren posed some questions regarding the untabled item. Commissioner Martin clarified that this is not part of the Neshaminy Creek flood mitigation project, but the homeowners were led to believe that the County would purchase the property. There are questions regarding the disposition of the property that they are currently trying to resolve before they can move forward. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Loughery announced there will be only one meeting in the month of July. It will be an evening meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Peace Valley Park, Lakeview North Pavilion No. 5. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Commissioner Marseglia, seconded by Commissioner Martin, with the vote being 3-0, the meeting was adjourned. Approved: July 17, 2013 BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: Robert G. Loughery Charles H. Martin Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Lynn T. Bush, Chief Clerk 7