COMMISSIONERS MEETING  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 AT 10:00A AM  THE PUBLIC MAY. JOIN TODAY'S MEETING THROUGH: ZOOM (NO VIDEO).  PHONE: 1-301-715-8592 MEETING ID NUMBER: 860 2495 9412 # PASSCODE: 423522  1. 2. 3.  REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD  PUBLIC COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2023 WORK SESSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2023  4.  CHILDREN & YOUTH  APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DELAWARE COUNTY EMERGENCY YOUTH ACADEMY, CHESTER, PA, FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE AT $297.00 PER DIEM. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PINKNEY'S VINEYARD OF FAITH MINISTRIES, RED LION, PA, FOR SPCIALIZED SETTINGS PREGNANT I PARENTING YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: MOTHER AND NON-DEPENDENT CHILD $252.61 PER DIEM; MOTHER PLACEMENT AT $206.32 PER DIEM, AND DEPENDENT CHILD AT $55.45 PER DIEM. THE TERMI IS. JULY 1, 2023 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH, PITTSBURGH, PA, FOR FOSTER CARE WITH PER DIEM RATES AS FOLLOWS: AGE 0-2 WITH MINIMAL NEEDS (CODE IA) AT $62.00; AGE 0-2 WTH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS (CODE IB) AT $64.00; AGE 2-21 WITH MINIMAL NEEDS (CODE CA) AT $66.00; AGE 2-21 WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS (CODE CB) AT $68.00; AND AGE 0-21 WITH SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL NEEDS (CODE MN) AT$73.00. THE TERM IS APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DIVERSIFIED TREATMENT ALETERNATIVES, MILTON, PA, FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: LEWISBURG AND DANVILLE LOCATIONS AT $500.00 PERI DIEM, AND COAL TOWNSHIP LOCATION. AT$375.00 PER DIEM. THE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCERN, FLEETWOOD, PA, FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES WITH PER DIEM RATES AS FOLLOWS: TRADITIONAL AT $70.97; INTENSIVE AT $138.82; ANDI MOTHERIBABYATS178.87,AND: FOR COMMUNITY BASEDI RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ATA Al PER DIEM RATE OF $299.84. THE TERM IS. JULY1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CLOCK TOWERS SCHOOLS, GLEN MILLS, PA, FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT $305.00 PER DIEM. THE TERM IS JULY 1, 2023 APPROVAL OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CHOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. READING, PA, DATED OCTOBER 25, 2023 ADDING 2 EMERGENCY SHELTER RESIDENTIAL BEDS RESERVED FOR EXCLUSIVE USE BY THE COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGENCY ATA AF RATE OF $370.00 PERI DIEM. APPROVAL OF A FOUR-MONTH CONTRACT WITH RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION FROM JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024. THE CONTRACT PROVIDES CONTINUED TECHNICAL SERVICES TO THE GOVERN SOFTWARE SYSTEM USED BY THE COUNTY TO MANAGE THE TAX PARCEL INFORMATION ON EVERY PROPERTY. THE TOTAL MONTHLY COST  THE TERM IS. JULY 1, 20231 TO JUNE 30, 2024.  TO. JUNE: 30, 2024.  JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.  TERM IS JULY 1, 20237 TO JUNE 30, 2024.  TO JUNE 30, 2024.  5.  TAX ASSESSMENT OFFICE    IS $9,000 WITH $3,000 TOWARDS MAINTENANCE AND $6,000 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT. THE APPROVAL FOR A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION FROM JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER31,2025. THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FORTHE MINERAL VALUATION, MAPPING SYSTEM, UPDATING DATA CONCERNING MINING AND MINERAL RESERVE PROPERTIES. THE TWO-YEAR TOTAL CONTRACT IS $48,000. THE  TOTAL CONTRACT IS $36,000.  MONTHLY FEE IS $2,000. GRANT WRITER'S  6.  APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR $10,510.22 TO A CONTRACT WITH HEIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR AN ADA CURB PROJECT IN ORWIGSBURG. THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL INCREASE THE CONTRACT FROM $85,186.20 TO $95,696.42 AND IS DUE TO A CHANGE IN CONTRACT QUANTITIES REQUIRED TO COMPLY' WITH ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR $1,433.22 TO A CONTRACT WITH RONNIE C. FOLK PAVING, INC. FOR Al BUTLER TOWNSHIP ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT. THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL INCREASE THE CONTRACT FROM $26,280.00 TO $27,713.22 AND IS DUE TO A CHANGE IN APPROVAL TO AWARD. A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,444.00 TO DANIEL J. FARBER FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,500.00 TO KASS CONTRACTING APPROVAL TO AWARD. A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,635.00 TO AMC ENTERPRISE FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,454.00 TO NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FOR A DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 119 PARKWAY, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,695.00 TO AFFORDABLE CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION FOR A DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 520, 522 & 524 RAILROAD  CONTRACT QUANTITIES TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.  AI DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 37 MAUCH CHUNK STREET, TAMAQUA. FOR A DEMOLITION PROJECT, AT26S. FRONT STREET, SAINT CLAIR. ACDBG DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 146 N. NICHOLS STREET, SAINT CLAIR.  STREET, MAHANOY CITY. SOLICITOR'S OFFICE  7.  REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONSENT TO AND. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT STIPULATION IN CONNECTION WITH SETTLEMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL INITIATED BY THE TAXPAYER AND APPROVED BY PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP AND PINE GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF LRZ, LTD V. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, NO. S-1999-2023 REGARDING 475 SUEDBERG ROAD, PINE GROVE, TAX  PARCEL NO.21-09-0161.002. TREASURER'S OFFICE  8.  APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023, AS  PRESENTED AT THE WORK SESSION. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE PERSONNEL ACTIONS & INFORMATION 10. PAUL BUBER - FINANCE OFFICE  9.  APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR CURRENT YEAR 2023:  OFFICEDEPARIMENT DISTRICT JUSTICES - COURTS RECORDER OF DEEDS  AMOUNT $ 85 $ 720    OFFICEIDEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION 911 COMMUNICATIONS  AMOUNT $ 947 $25,774  ON BEHALF OF OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES  APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION #2023-20 FOR: $30,000.  11. GARY BENDER - NEW BUSINESS  ON BEHALF OF911 COMMUNICATIONS  APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE WITH DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES COSTARS #003-299, LEASE # 001-8993785-005 AND CONTRACT #2020-11. THE TERM IS DECEMBER 1, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2024. THE PAYMENT WILL BE $759.58 PER MONTH.  ON BEHALF OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE  APPROVAL OF A SIDE AGREEMENT WITH THE AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 89, LOCAL 1512, TO INCREASE STARTING SALARIES FOR NEW TELECOMMUNICATORS, INCREASE THE SALARY FOR CURRENT TELECOMMUNICATORS BELOW THE NEW STARTING SALARIES TO THE NEW STARTING SALARY, AND INCREASE THE SALARIES OF THE REMAINING CURRENT EMPLOYEES  BY FOUR PERCENT.  ON BEHALF OF OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES  APPROVAL OF ACONTRACT WITH BENEFITS DATA TRUST OF PHILADELPHIA, PA, FORPAN MEDI (MEDICARE EDUCATION AND DECISION INSIGHT) TO ASSIST IN PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FORAVARIETY OF PROGRAMS, IE., SNAP, PACE/PACENET, LIHEAP AND PROPERIYTAX/RENT REBATE. THE CONTRACT CAP IS $47,324.00 FOR THE TERM SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 TO AUGUST  31,2024.  ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN & YOUTH  APPROVAL OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE. AGREEMENT WITH. JUSTICE WORKS YOUTH CARE, INC., PITTSBURG,PA, DATED. AUGUST4,2022. THISADDENDUMINCORPORATESACHANGE OF RATE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AS FOLLOWS: DIVERSIONARY SERVICES AT $82.19 PER HOUR. THIS RATE ADJUSTMENT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE ADDENDUM DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2023, WHICH MADE SIMILAR ADJUSTMENT TO ALL OTHER FEE FOR  SERVICE RATES IN THIS CONTRACT (A: 3.8% INCREASE).  ON BEHALF OF DRUG & ALCOHOL  APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CULTURE2CULTURE, POTTSVILLE, PA, FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025 TO PROVIDE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL CLIENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION COMING OUT OF A REHAB FACILITY TO AND FROM THEIR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS AT A RATE OF $47.37 PER ONE-WAY TRIP UNDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK COUNSELING CENTER, ST. CLAIR, PA, FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2024TO. JUNE 30, 2024 TO PROVIDE THE INDEPTH PROGRAM TOI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VIA 8 GROUPS WITH 4 SESSIONS PER GROUP WITHA APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT ADDENDUM TO PYRAMID HEALTHCARE, INC. TO INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT CAP FROM $450,000 TO: $590,500 FORI FY 2023-2024 AND FY 2024-2025. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT ADDENDUM TO COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP OF BERKS COUNTY DBA SCHUYLKILL COUNTY NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE THE  "BLUE SKY RIDES TRANSPORTATION.  CONTRACT CAP OF $3,093.00.  CONTRACT CAP FOR FY: 2023-2024 FROM $303.583T0$577204.  12. ADJOURNMENT    PLEASE NOTE:  THE COMMISSIONERS REORGANZATION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE NEXT COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION MEETING WILL BE HELD  TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024 AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024, AT 10:00 AM IN THE COMMISSIONERS BOARD ROOM  SALARY BOARD MEETING  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023  1. 2. 3.  REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS PUBLIC COMMENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  SALARY BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2023 SALARY BOARD WORK SESSION OF DECEMBER 20, 2023 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE- PERSONNEL ACTIONS  4. 5.  NEW BUSINESS  AMOTIONI IS REQUESTED THAT THE SALARY BOARD RATIFY THE: 2024 SALARIES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON DECEMBER 20, 2023A AS PART OF THE 2024 BUDGET. THIS MOTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION FOR UNION, EXEMPT,  AND NON-UNION/NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES.  6.  ADJOURNMENT