Minutes October 5, 2023  POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING (Meeting recordings are destroyed after meeting minutes approval)  CALLTOORDER Commissioner Nancy Grupp called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. ROLLCALL: Commissioner Barry Hayman, Commissioner Paul Heimel, Commissioner Nancy Grupp, Recording Secretary Danielle Gietler, all present. ChiefC Clerk. Jessica Giebel absent..  MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman yes; Grupp: yes.  MINUTES- Sept. 21,2023, - Action a Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Inre recognition of Domestic Violene Awareness Month, Dave Hyde and Ann Heitzenrater from A Way Out discussed trends and factors affecting Potter County. They also detailed services provided to victims ofc domestic violence and sexual abuse. Lack ofa available and affordable housing remains one of Marsha Dippold, employee support director with Dickinson Center Inc., attended tos spread awareness ofs services that are available to facilitate employment of disabled citizens. She emphasized the contributions that people with disabilities bringt to workplaces and the economy. Dickinson Center has resources available for families and employers. She said the theme for National Disability Employment Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation - Action Comm. Heimel moved to Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14. - Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Proposals for proving the county's 2024 tax anticipation loan were received from. JVB and C&N.JVB offered the lowest interest ratei in this line of credit at 5.13 percent with no fees. - Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman yes; Grupp.yes. Memorandum of understanding to administer thel Pennsylvania Home Investment Partnership Program between Potter County Commissioners, Northern Tier Community Action Corp, Potter County Housing Authority, Potter County Human Services and A Way Out. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Grupp: yes; Heimel yes.  GUESTS:  the agency's stiffest challenges.  Awareness Month is Advancing Access and Equity."  NEW BUSINESS  Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Heimel yes; Grupp yes. approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman yes; Grupp: yes. Hayman seconded. Comm. Grupp yes; Hayman yes; Heimel yes.  CONTRACTSAND: AGREEMENTS Heimel yes; Hayman yes; Grupp yes.  Agreement renewal with Davis-Ulmer for annual inspection of fire suppression system att the Potter County Jail, $1,875. - Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Contract with. Amy Oharold for cleaning services att the Shinglehouse District. Judge Office atar rate of $20/week, Sept.2 25,2023, tol Dec. 31, 2023. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Quote with Databranch for SMARTnet hardware and software maintenance for $7,238, effective Oct. 31,2023, tol Nov. 1,2 2024.- Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded.  Heimel seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Heimel yes; Grupp yes.  Comm. Grupps yes; Hayman yes; Heimel yes. Last revised 10/09/2023 2.45 PM  PCC Meeting Minutes 10/05/2023  Page 1    Service contract with ROK Technologies for Planning/GIS Department atar monthly cost of $4,277.59, effective Oct. 1,2023, to Sept. 30, 2025. Department employee Pete DiBiase described the value ofthe ROK services for datas storage and security, supporting creation of maps and related geospatial information services for use byt the county, emergency response organizations and businessesprofessions who pay ai fee. - Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Hayman  seconded. Comm. Grupp yes; Hayman yes; Heimel yes.  PCHS AGREEMENTS Aging (07/01/23 06/30/24) Schweigart, Charlotte Senior Center Operator Substitute Children & Youth (07/01/23-( 06/30/24) Recruitment of Foster Families - Drug & Alcohol 070123-06.3024)  22/23 $7.25/hr. $9,750.00  23/24 $13.00/hr $5,000.00  Concern Professional Service for Children, Youth, & Families Davis Archway; Facility# # 107036 and #107112 Drug and Alcohol Tremmem-mpitienualway House  Level 3.7 WM Level3.5 Level3.1 PCHS AGREEMENTS - Mental Health (07/01/23-0 06/30/24) Coudersport. Area School. District MHS Multi-Health Systems, Inc. Juvenile Inventory For Functioning (JIFF) FASI Maintenance JIFF yes; Grupp yes. TRAINING REQUESTS  $350.00/day $250.00/day S122.00/day 22/23  No Change No Change No Change 23/24  Student Assistance program/available training Up to$325.00/person No Change  Upt to 5 individuals $454.00 $652.00  $485.00 $697.00  Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman Treasurer Kristal Miller, CTAPA Fall Seminar, Oct. 17, 2023, in State College, Pa. Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Grupp yes; Hayman yes; Heimel yes. Potter County Treatment Court' Team, PATCP: 2023 Conference, Oct. 11-13, 2023, in State College, Pa. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Heimel BillieJean Guinther, sheriff's secretary, Sheriff Sale Training Seminar, Oct.20, 2023, in Shipperisburg, Pa. -4 Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Heimel yes:Grupp ChiefAssessor. Jake Ostrom AAPI Fall Conference, Nov. 2-3,2023, in State College. - Action Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Grupp: yes; Heimel Shayleen Tucker, Drug & Alcohol Services, Screening and. Assessment training, online, Oct. 15-19, 2023. a Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimelyes; Shayleen Tucker, Drug & Alcohol Services, Case Management Skills training, online, Oct. 26-27. . Action Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Heimel Thomas Patterson, PCHS Director, PACHSA Fall Conference, Oct. 24, 2023, in Harrisburg, Pa. - Action Comm. Heimel movedt to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Grupp yes;  yes; Grupp: yes. yes; Hayman yes. yes.  Hayman yes; Gruppy yes. yes; Grupp yes. Hayman yes.  Last revised 10/09/2023245PM  PCC Meeting Minutes 10/05/2023  Page2    Thomas Patterson, PCHS Director, PACA MHPS, Nov. 16, 2023, in Bedford, Pa. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Grupp yes; Heimel yes. Sheriff Drake! has terminated the employment of] Phillip Lauer, part-time courthouse security guard, effective Sept. 20, 2023. - Action Comm. Hayman moved to acknowledge. Comm. Heimel seconded. Judge Stephen Minor has hired Payden Bicet to fill full-time adult probation officer position, effective Oct. 16, 2023. Action - Comm. Hayman moved to acknowledge. Comm. Heimel Promotion of Kayla Wright tol Mental Health Program Specialist II( (director), filling a vacancy, effective Oct. 9,2 2023. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Revised effective date for resignation of Maureen Mahaley, PCHS fiscal director, to Oct. 20,2023.- Action - Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman Applications received for 2023 Liquid Fuel Tax funds from Abbott Township, $1,921.25, and Coudersport Borough, $4,649.82. - Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp Commissioner Hayman noted that the commissioners are seeking bids for sale oft the former Oswayo Valley Senior Center in Shinglehouse. Those interested in inspecting the property can attend and opening Commissioner Heimel detailed initiatives he is pursuing for military veterans and their families through his service on thel National Veterans and Military Services Committee. These include spreading awareness ofv veterans benefits and servicet through the PACT Act, support for veterans caregivers, pursuing federal funding for county veterans service officers, addressing veterans' homelessness, breaking down barriers for civilian employment, and support of Operation Green Light, a project to light upl buildings in green to express appreciation of veterans raise awareness oft their needs. Commissioner Grupp announced that the Coudersport Senior Center will host a countywide gathering ofsenior center attendees from IO am to 2 pm on Oct.25. She also noted that there willl be a General Recovery Hub listening session ont the effectiveness ofr mental health services at 5 pm on Thursday, Nov. 2. The purpose oft the listening session ist toi find out whati is working in Potter County, and ways  PERSONNEL  Comm. Hayman yes; Heimel yes; Grupp yes.  seconded. Comm.) Hayman yes; Heimel yes; Grupp yes.  Hayman yes; Grupp yes; Heimel yes.  yesGrupp.yes.  LIQUID FUELSTAX/ APPLICATIONS  seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Grupp yes; Heimel yes.  COMMISSIONERS REPORTS house from 9 am to2 2 pm on Oct. 11,2023.  we can improve these vital services. Potter County Fiscal Summary- 09/22/2023 Fun Fund Description 10 Payroll Checks- Direct Deposit 10 General Fund- - Accounts Payable 10 General Fund- - A/P Manual Checks LEPC-Local Emergency Planning Liquid Fuels Last revised 10/092023245PM  BILLS d#  Check#'s 8624-8715 143006-143083; 143066; 143084 125 3034-3036 1783  Voided Voided Check Check#'s  Total $96,005.26 $118,063.53 $136,876.14 $375.31 $2,334.53 Page3  Amt  143068  14  PCC Meeting Minutes 10/05/2023    15 North) Fork Dam 16 911 Fund 17 Saulter Preserve 32 Specialty Courts 34 V.O.J.O 35 Victim Services/RASA 64 Gas Well Impact- Capital Reserve Hayman yes.  143069 3601-3611 143069 143077 143029 143029 143044  $30.00 $32,461.08 $37.03 $1,526.40 $180.00 $1,080.00 $4,899.70  Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Grupp yes; Heimel yes;  Potter County Fiscal Summary - 09/25/2023 Fun Fund Description 10 General Fun Accounts Payable yes; Heimel yes.  Check #'s 143089-143091  Voided Voided Check Check#'s  Total $482,718.50  d#  Amt  4 Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Comm. Hayman yes; Grupp  Potter County Fiscal Summary - 09/25/2023 Fun Fund Description 10 Payroll Checks- Direct Deposit 10 General Fund - A/P Manual Fund Hayman yes.  Check #'s 8716-8745 128  Voided Voided Check Check #'s  Total $7,841.73 $10,049.79  d#  Amt  Action - Comm. Grupp moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Comm. Grupp yes; Heimel yes;  Potter County Fiscal Summary - First oft the Month 10/01/2023  Fun Fund Description 10 General Fund - Accounts Payable 10 General Fund - A/P Manual Checks 11 LEPC-Local Emergency Planning 16 911 Fund 34 V.O.J.O  Check #'s 143092-143106 129 3037 3612-3613 143093  Voided Voided Check Check #'s  Total $76,031.64 $35.00 $579.03 $421.15 $7.95 Page 4  d#  Amt  Last revised 10/09/20232.451 PM  PCC Meeting Minutes 10/05/2023    35 Victim Services/RASA yes:Grupp: yes.  143093  $47.70  Action - Comm. Heimel movedt to approve. Comm. Hayman seconded. Comm. Heimel yes; Hayman  Potter County Human Services Fiscal Summary (10/05/2023) PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS PAYROLLTAXTRANSFRS (EFTPS) STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES)  $41,890.12 $11,858.15 $1,788.30 $40.93 $582.55 $484.34 $43,212.19 $5,494.32 $105,350.90  PAUC Local W/H Paytime P/R Charge Total Checks Written Heimel yes. PUBLICCOMMENT:  AÇCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #76633-76701 AÇCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #766632  Action - Comm. Hayman moved to approve. Comm. Grupp seconded. Hayman yes; Grupps yes; Two county residents expressed concern about short-term rental units and their impact in Potter County. They questioned whether the Airbnb lodging facilities arei in compliance with building code regulations as well ast tax provisions. The commissioners noted that many oft the issues raised are regulated by the state ort township/borough governments. They also agreed to review tax assessment issues raised during  the discussion.  NEXTMEETING Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 1la.m.  ADJOURNMENT: - Action - Comm. Heimel moved to adjourn.; Comm. Hayman seconded. Heimel  yes;Hayman yes; Grupp yes. Amiudlith Potter County Executive Secretary  pteber/,2023 Approval Date  Last revised 10/09/20232.451 PM  PCC Meeting Minutes 10/05/2023  Page 5    County ofPotter Board of Commissioners OneN North Mains Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, Pernsylvania 16915 Telephone: 814-274-8290 Fax: 814-274-8284 www.p pottercountypa.net. PROCLAMATION Domestic Violence Awareness Month October: 2023  Established 1804 NancyJ. Grupp, Chair Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner Barry Hayman, Commissioner  Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk Thomas R. Shaffer, Solicitor  WHEREAS, the crime ofo domestic violence violates ani individual's privacy and dignity,s security and humanity duet tos systematic use ofp physical, emotional, sexual, psychological: ande economic control WHEREAS, thep problems of domestic violence cuta across alle economic, racial, gender, age, sexual orientation, ands societalb barriers, and ares supported byi indifferences, and; WHEREAS, thei impact ofd domestic violence is wide- ranging, directly affectingi individuals ands society herei in Potter County, throughout thel United States andt the world, and; WHERAS, itisv victims ofo domestic violence thath havel beeni int thef forefront ofe efforts tobring peace and NOW1 THEREFORE, inr recognition oft thei important work doneb byo domestic violence programs generally, andAV Way Outi inp pa-ticular, the Potter County Commissioners doh hereby proclaim the month of October 2023, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and urges allF Potter/County citizens toa actively workt towardi improving victims safety and! holding perpetrators of domestic viplence abuse  and/ora abuse;  equalityt tot thel home,  accountablei fort theira actions. Given under ourh handst this 5tho day ofc October 2023. Dafp Nancyi.Grupp, Chair)  Pauy. Heimel, Commissioner LEpe  ATTEST  paw 3 ARuAzk JessicaM. Giebel, ChiefClerk    County of Potter Board of Commissioners One! North Main. Sireet, Suite 207 Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915 Telephone: 814-274-8290 Fax: 814-274-8284 www.p potercountypa.net PROCLAMATION October 2023  Established 1804 NancyJ J. Grupp, Chair Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner Barry Hayman, Commissioner  Jessica) M. Giebel, ChiefClerk Thomas R. Shaffer, Solicitor  National Disability Employment Awareness Month  WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of thet talents ofa allp people, including people with disabilities, area critical part ofc oure effortst tob build ani inclusive community ands stronge economy; WHEREAS, int this spirit, the County of Potter, Pennsylvania isr recognizing National Disability Employment, Awareness Montht this October tor raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebratet ther manya andv varied contributions ofp peoplev witho disabilities; WHEREAS, this monthr reinforces thev value andt talent peoplev witho disabilities addt to our workplaces ando communities: anda affirm Potter County's commitment toa ani inclusive community; NOW THEREFORE, the Commissioners of Potter County, Pennsylvania dot hereby proclaim October 2022 as "Nationall DisabilityE Employment, Awareness Month". In doings so, wec call upon employers, schools ando othero community organizations in Potter County, Pennsylvania to observe this month, and toa advancei itsi important message thatp peoplev with disabilities aree equalt to thet taskt throughout the  year.  Given under our hands this5 5tho day of October 2023. DlCeupe  1  ATTEST:  B m Eiuks JessicaM. Giebel,  ChiefClèrk  Paulw.Heimel,    County of Potter Board of Commissioners OneNorth Main Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915 Telephone: 814-274-8290 Fax: 814-274-8284 www. pottercountypa.net.  Established 1804 NancyJ. Grupp, Chair Paul W.) Heimel, Commissioner Barry Hayman, Commissioner  Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk Thomas R. Shaffer, Solicitor  PROCLAMATION 2023) Firel Prevention Week October8-14,2023  WHEREAS, the County ofPotteri is committed toe ensuring thes safety ands security ofall those WHEREAS, firei isas serious publics safety concer bothl locally andi nationally, andh homes aret the WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,800p peoplei int the United States in 2021 according to thel National Fire Protection. Associationg (NFPAB), andf fire departments int the United States WHEREAS, cookingi ist thel leadingo cause ofhome fires int the United States and fire departments WHEREAS, two ofe every five home fires starti int thel kitchen with 31% oft these firesresulting WHEREAS, more than! halfo ofr reportedr non-fatal home cooking firei injuries occurred whent the WHEREAS, children under five facea higherr risk ofn non-f firel burs associated with cookingt than WHEREAS, Potter County's residents should tum pot! handlest toward the back ofthe stove; always keepa lidr nearby when cooking; keep at three-foot! kid-freez zone around thes stove, oven, and othert things that could get! hot; watch what they heat; ands setat timer to remindt them that  livingi ina and visiting ours state; and  locations where people are at greatestr risk from fire; and responded to3 338,0001 home fires; and from unattended cooking; and victims triedt toi fightt thei firet themselves; and being burnedi inac cooking fire; and they are cooking; and  responded tor moret than 166,400 annually between 2016a and2 2020; ;and    WHEREAS, residents whol have planned andp practiceda a home fire escape plan arer more WHEREAS, workings smoke alarms cut ther risk of dyingi inr reported! home fires almost ink half, WHEREAS, Potter County's first responders are dedicated tor reducing the occurrence ofhome fires and! home firei injuriest through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, Potter County residents arer responsive top publice education measures and are ablet to take personal stepst toi increaset theirs safety from fire, especiallyi int their homes; and WHEREAS, the 20231 Fire) Prevention WeekTM theme, "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention tof fire preventionTM," effectively serves to remind us to stay alert andi use caution THEREFORE, we,t the Commissioners ofP Potter County dol hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2023, as Firel Prevention' Week throughout this county, and we urge allt the peopleo ofF Potter County toc check their kitchens forf fire! hazards and uses safe cooking: practices during Fire Prevention) Week 2023, andt to supportt ther many public safety activities ande efforts ofP Potter  prepared andy willt therefore ber morel likely tos survivea fire; and  and  when cookingt tor reduce ther risk ofkitchen fires. County'sf fire ande emergency services Given under ourb hands this 5th day of October 2023. POTTERC COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Nancy.J. Grupp.Chair GAGAP Paul W.E Heimel, Commissioner  A  ATTEST:  Ss Dy Mubil Jessica. Giebel, ChiefClerk