1 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:02,000 Mhm. 2 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:19,880 » It's 9:00. I'm calling the meeting to order. Please stand if you can and 3 00:02:18,440 --> 00:02:24,400 call Commissioner Otis for the invocation and pledge of allegiance. 4 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:28,520 » Let us pray. Gracious God, we thank you for the opportunity to gather and serve 5 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:32,120 our community. Grant us wisdom, clarity, and a spirit of cooperation as we make 6 00:02:30,720 --> 00:02:36,480 decisions that affect those we represent. Help us to seek the common 7 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:41,120 good with fairness and integrity. May our work here today honor you and 8 00:02:38,200 --> 00:02:45,480 benefit all. Amen. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the 9 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:51,200 United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation 10 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:54,160 under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 11 00:02:55,760 --> 00:03:01,640 » Here we go. Here we go. Something again. Hang on. 12 00:03:07,519 --> 00:03:13,360 » I thank you, Commissioner. First order of business is the minutes from August 13 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:15,080 20th. Is there a motion to approve those minutes? 14 00:03:14,239 --> 00:03:18,840 » Second. >> Favor say I. Opposed. 15 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:22,880 Minutes are approved. Next we have the Treasurer's report. 16 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:24,200 Madam Treasurer. >> Good morning. 17 00:03:23,440 --> 00:03:27,640 » Morning. Morning. >> Uh the following bills are to be paid 18 00:03:25,760 --> 00:03:32,080 pending approval. Accounts payable has a total of 19 00:03:29,080 --> 00:03:32,080 $1,655,304.43. 20 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:40,040 Payroll for the period was $484,317.59. 21 00:03:42,760 --> 00:03:49,160 Non-mon money account has checks and EFTs totaling $4,355. 22 00:03:49,239 --> 00:03:57,880 29 cents. Children and youth services have checks 23 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:57,880 totaling $12,893 24 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:03,720 LEPC has a check for $2,179.99 25 00:04:05,320 --> 00:04:11,200 CDBG has two checks totaling $21,954.19 26 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:20,480 Act 137 has 11 checks for $657.25 27 00:04:21,160 --> 00:04:26,160 local youth has an EFT for $180,388.98 28 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:33,760 liquid fuels has a check for $19,948.46 29 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:42,560 Finally Act 89 has a check or an EFT totaling $44.93 30 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:50,280 » Any questions on the payables to Diane? If not, is there a motion to pay the 31 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:51,480 bills? >> So moved. 32 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:55,880 » Second. >> All those in favor say aye. Opposed? 33 00:04:53,880 --> 00:05:00,320 Hey, the bills are paid. You can continue. 34 00:04:57,040 --> 00:05:05,200 » Treasurer's report beginning 8/19 and ending 9/1/2026. 35 00:05:03,560 --> 00:05:08,960 We have a general account starting balance of $444,156.23 36 00:05:11,720 --> 00:05:16,520 Total debits for the period $2,690,957.35 37 00:05:20,280 --> 00:05:25,520 Rounding out the period with a total of $995,465.46 38 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:36,440 Uh reserve account has a balance ending the period with 39 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:36,440 $9,953,834.25 40 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:47,120 » Hey, thank you. Are there any questions? If not, uh is there a motion to approve 41 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:48,320 the treasurer's report? >> So moved. 42 00:05:47,840 --> 00:05:54,240 » Second. >> Those those favor say I. Opposed. 43 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:54,240 » Thank you. Your work is done. 44 00:05:57,560 --> 00:06:02,680 Okay, next we have meetings and events and I just totally forgot to give my 45 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:07,200 list of meetings and events to the chief clerk. I will after the meeting for 46 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:10,040 incorporation in the minutes. Sorry. Um commission wise. 47 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:15,320 » Uh attended monthly meeting of the veterans and also I gave the rest of my 48 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:18,120 list to Kathy, chief clerk. >> Okay, commission Curtis. 49 00:06:16,560 --> 00:06:22,360 » I gave my list to the chief clerk and also I'd like to welcome Wyatt Costner 50 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:26,320 and Reese Miller from NCTD here today. Thanks for filling in. 51 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:31,720 » Okay, thank you. Any public comment for this morning? 52 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:37,040 I don't see any, so we'll do Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead. And see 53 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:37,040 » Good morning. 54 00:06:37,320 --> 00:06:41,200 As you all know, we're faced with >> Please state your name. State your name 55 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:44,560 first, so >> Oh, sorry. Nathan Fisher. 56 00:06:42,680 --> 00:06:48,760 » Okay, thank you, Mr. Fisher. >> faced with some pretty serious issues in 57 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:52,919 Grim Township right now. Um on top of uh 58 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:58,720 dealing with uh a data center potentially being proposed 59 00:06:57,240 --> 00:07:03,520 to be built and trying to figure out how we can 60 00:07:00,960 --> 00:07:07,280 protect our community from the adverse effects that it may cause. 61 00:07:05,919 --> 00:07:11,760 Um on on top of that uh the big news this 62 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:17,320 morning is that we've now lost a township supervisor, 63 00:07:13,840 --> 00:07:23,680 which I think a huge part of is due to the stress of trying to figure out 64 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:29,040 how we can work our way through this and hopefully 65 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:29,040 mitigate any disasters. Um 66 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:35,880 I have concerns also 67 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:39,880 that uh there's the potential for corruption in 68 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:43,280 our township. I don't think the way things have been handled with the whole 69 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:49,880 data center proposal has been on the up and up. 70 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:55,080 Um, been controversy the whole way through it with uh 71 00:07:52,760 --> 00:08:00,920 township supervisors representing other people and just 72 00:07:58,080 --> 00:08:04,360 there's been so much brought to light in the whole process. 73 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:08,240 Um, another thing that we have discovered is 74 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:15,919 uh Mary Herkto sits on the as uh the 75 00:08:12,320 --> 00:08:19,280 township manager and also on the Mifflin County Municipal Authority Board of 76 00:08:17,720 --> 00:08:23,560 Directors and she leaves the township building 77 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:27,640 during township hours while she's collecting a township salary for being 78 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:31,840 the township manager and goes to 79 00:08:29,840 --> 00:08:35,520 the Board of Directors meetings and gets paid to be sitting in a Board of 80 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:43,000 Directors meeting. Um, couple questions for you guys are 81 00:08:38,599 --> 00:08:45,560 who determines who sits on that board? >> They 82 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:48,800 » Excuse me. >> The uh 83 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:53,120 » The township each township that that has a seat on the table they give us a 84 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:57,200 nominee they they send to us. We make the official appointment but what but 85 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:58,839 they determine who the nominee >> Correct. 86 00:08:57,839 --> 00:09:02,920 » Yeah, thank you for that. >> Could I we ask who stepped down? 87 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:05,480 » Who stepped down? >> down in a position? 88 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:09,800 » Supervisor. >> Supervisor Fury resigned. 89 00:09:06,839 --> 00:09:12,200 » Yes, uh Supervisor Fury resigned today. I'm sorry I 90 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:16,200 wasn't following you there. >> So then that position would be appointed 91 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:18,520 then. >> I believe 92 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:21,760 » to fill out his term, right? >> Yes, I believe that to be correct. 93 00:09:20,640 --> 00:09:24,920 » But as far as back to the water authority your question was that is how 94 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:29,560 it works. Like Lewistown Borough has three seats I believe rather but anyone 95 00:09:27,440 --> 00:09:34,280 who has a seat that municipality provides us with a nomination we'd like 96 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:38,360 this person to be our representative and and we appoint. 97 00:09:35,440 --> 00:09:44,360 » Okay. The county does not select the representative. So in this instance 98 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:51,000 uh it would be up to the township to get to us with either another nominee 99 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:53,400 and and we would discuss. >> So you do not have the power to remove 100 00:09:52,880 --> 00:09:56,600 her from >> Well not I don't believe so. 101 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:59,040 » It's nothing you can do about >> No they have they have 102 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:02,800 they have bylaws. >> I think 103 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:05,400 I think it's a conflict of interest when she's collecting double salaries. 104 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:08,000 » So we >> Lucky, can we remove someone? 105 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:12,200 » I don't believe so. >> Only for misconduct. I mean you can 106 00:10:10,600 --> 00:10:14,520 always remove somebody for malfeasance but you're going to have to 107 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:18,080 prove it. >> And I and I think 108 00:10:16,480 --> 00:10:25,200 I think for the bylaws as the commissioner said the municipalities 109 00:10:20,440 --> 00:10:28,040 have the right to nominate and then we would appoint. 110 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:33,320 Um I don't know the procedure for 111 00:10:30,280 --> 00:10:38,120 resignations or firings or anything of that. I think that has to go back to 112 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:41,000 this township solicitor or the municipal solicitor. 113 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:45,600 » Now because she serves as an employee also of the township. Yeah. I mean the 114 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:48,520 the township supervisors if they wanted to they could say 115 00:10:47,440 --> 00:10:51,640 you know we think it's a conflict is that we 116 00:10:50,080 --> 00:10:55,640 should you should resign from that most give them someone else on that. I mean 117 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:59,920 that'd be an easy fix. Yeah. And that way now regarding the salaries you're 118 00:10:57,960 --> 00:11:03,480 referencing again that's something that 119 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:08,280 they could fix. They could say because you're we're paying you right now salary 120 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:11,320 and I just refuse to accept the municipal authority salary. They could 121 00:11:09,800 --> 00:11:13,960 do that. But again that's for them to to work 122 00:11:13,720 --> 00:11:18,560 out. >> Well my concern is she's not if she's 123 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:21,560 not attending in attendance at it wouldn't be no different than me 124 00:11:20,040 --> 00:11:26,440 asking to leave the state of New Shield to come to 125 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:29,880 the courthouse and be the clerk. Do you know how long do you think New 126 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:33,120 Shield would put up with that? Do you just send me my paycheck I'm 127 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:36,840 going to go over here and work work hours. 128 00:11:34,600 --> 00:11:39,480 Do you think that will happen? >> I don't know. Anything else? 129 00:11:38,040 --> 00:11:43,640 » I don't think I'm even going to ask. I know it's 130 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:43,640 » Yeah, I think Yeah, you're right. 131 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:46,040 » Thank you. You folks have a good morning. 132 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:48,640 » Thanks. >> Thanks, sir. 133 00:11:49,080 --> 00:11:55,280 » Sorry, miss. Anybody else? Okay, so then we'll just proceed then to 134 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:59,800 our another order of business, which is a 135 00:11:56,800 --> 00:12:05,120 proclamation for suicide prevention and awareness month. 136 00:12:01,280 --> 00:12:05,120 And I will read the proclamation. 137 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:13,520 Okay, whereas suicide is a serious public health concern that affects 138 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:17,760 individuals, families, veterans, service members, caregivers, and communities 139 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:21,960 across all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. 140 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:26,720 And whereas every life has value, and people experiencing emotional distress, 141 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:32,120 mental health challenges, substance use concerns, grief, trauma, isolation, 142 00:12:29,640 --> 00:12:38,040 chronic pain, or thoughts of suicide deserve compassion, dignity, support, 143 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:42,120 and access to appropriate resources. And whereas veterans and service members 144 00:12:40,120 --> 00:12:48,280 may experience unique challenges relating to military service, transition 145 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:53,520 to civilian life, traumatic experiences, chronic pain, loss, isolation, 146 00:12:50,640 --> 00:12:57,480 employment, housing, finances, and difficulty accessing or accepting 147 00:12:56,120 --> 00:13:01,640 support. And whereas suicide prevention is a 148 00:12:59,360 --> 00:13:07,200 shared community responsibility that requires education, awareness, early 149 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:13,040 intervention, supportive relationships, reduced stigma, and strong partnerships 150 00:13:10,280 --> 00:13:18,960 among individuals, families, veterans, peers, health care providers, emergency 151 00:13:15,720 --> 00:13:24,520 responders, schools, faith communities, community organizations, employers, and 152 00:13:21,800 --> 00:13:30,520 local leaders. And whereas together with Veterans HMJ is a community-based 153 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:35,160 suicide prevention initiative serving veterans and communities throughout 154 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:39,400 Huntington, Mifflin, and Juniata counties by providing awareness, 155 00:13:37,480 --> 00:13:45,720 strengthening connection, engaging veterans as leaders, reducing stigma, 156 00:13:42,160 --> 00:13:51,120 and improving access to resources. And whereas Healing Connections Suicide 157 00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:55,520 Prevention Task Force brings together community partners committed to suicide 158 00:13:54,120 --> 00:14:01,840 prevention, education outreach, postvention, and the 159 00:13:58,440 --> 00:14:07,320 development of caring and responsive community in which individuals feel 160 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:12,880 supported, valued, and connected. And whereas together with Veterans HMJ 161 00:14:10,200 --> 00:14:18,480 and Healing Connections recognize that open and compassionate conversations 162 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:23,360 about suicide can save lives, seeking help is a sign of strength, and 163 00:14:20,920 --> 00:14:28,160 prevention is possible. And whereas residents are encouraged to 164 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:33,080 learn the possible signs of crisis, reach out to people who may be 165 00:14:29,760 --> 00:14:37,800 struggling, listen without judgment, promote hope, and connect individuals 166 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:44,480 and families with professional, peer, veteran, and community-based support. 167 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:50,920 And whereas the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential 168 00:14:47,400 --> 00:14:56,480 support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling or texting 988 169 00:14:54,080 --> 00:15:01,800 with specialized support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones 170 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:06,920 available by calling 988 and pressing one or texting 838-255. 171 00:15:07,560 --> 00:15:14,040 Now therefore, we the Mifflin County Commissioners do hereby proclaim the 172 00:15:11,200 --> 00:15:18,480 month of September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 173 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:23,560 Mifflin County and encourage all residents, organizations, employers, 174 00:15:20,839 --> 00:15:28,800 schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, veterans, service members, 175 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:33,960 families, and community leaders to participate in suicide prevention 176 00:15:31,240 --> 00:15:38,520 education and awareness activities, strengthen connections with people who 177 00:15:35,920 --> 00:15:44,080 may be struggling, share available resources, and work together to create a 178 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:49,760 community where every person knows that help is available, hope is possible, and 179 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:54,760 no one has to face crisis alone. In witness whereof, set our hands this 180 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:59,040 3rd day of September, Commissioners Post Codish and Weiss. 181 00:15:57,040 --> 00:16:02,880 A motion to adopt a proclamation for suicide prevention and awareness months. 182 00:16:02,360 --> 00:16:04,760 » So moved. >> Second. 183 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:08,040 » All those in favor say I. >> I. 184 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:12,040 » That proclamation is adopted. We do have a representative here from Veterans of 185 00:16:10,480 --> 00:16:15,240 the Susquehanna Valley. Would you like to say a few words? 186 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:23,320 » Commissioners, and everyone else involved. Thank you for having me this 187 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:28,560 morning. Um, my name is Scott Spike. I um 188 00:16:26,760 --> 00:16:31,920 I'm here as a representative of Together With Veterans of Huntington, Mifflin, 189 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:36,280 and Juniata Counties. Uh in my professional capacity, I 190 00:16:33,800 --> 00:16:40,480 actually manage the VA health clinics in State College and Huntington Counties, 191 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:44,560 but I'm here as a representative of the uh Together With Veterans organization, 192 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:51,520 and we partner with uh healing connections in the area. Um 193 00:16:47,720 --> 00:16:56,400 we uh we provide education, uh we teach classes, we have uh 194 00:16:53,880 --> 00:17:00,080 you know, a lot of uh events that we go out to, and we try and get the word out 195 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:05,600 about all the different types of services that are available through the 196 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:11,560 VA, but more importantly, um suicide does affect veterans at a higher 197 00:17:07,839 --> 00:17:15,160 rate than it does uh other populations, but it's a human problem. It's not just 198 00:17:13,439 --> 00:17:20,560 a veteran problem, and that's why it's so important that in communities like 199 00:17:17,720 --> 00:17:25,880 ours that we weave together all the resources that we have because we're at 200 00:17:22,760 --> 00:17:30,280 disadvantage to a bigger place that has more resources. So, 201 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:34,320 we have to know what each other has as far as the different agencies and 202 00:17:32,440 --> 00:17:38,640 weave everything together as a safety net. 203 00:17:35,320 --> 00:17:43,240 I'm so passionate about this because I served three combat tours, 2 years in 204 00:17:41,120 --> 00:17:48,280 Afghanistan and a year in Iraq and I was a trauma ICU nurse. We did surgery in my 205 00:17:46,240 --> 00:17:53,680 unit on the battlefield for the guys who weren't going to survive the flight back 206 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:58,560 to the smaller hospitals. So, my tattoos tell the story but 207 00:17:56,000 --> 00:18:02,360 all those movies you saw with the horses running through the passes at the very 208 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:09,920 beginning of Afghanistan and the Medal of Honor winners, I was with those guys. 209 00:18:06,720 --> 00:18:14,520 And that stuff sticks with you and we actually lost more guys to suicide 210 00:18:12,160 --> 00:18:19,240 after the fact than we lost while we were over there. I've been touched by 211 00:18:16,240 --> 00:18:24,560 veteran suicide 11 times. With friends of mine and soldiers that I 212 00:18:22,040 --> 00:18:28,240 served with. So, 213 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:31,320 I'm really passionate about the subject and 214 00:18:29,240 --> 00:18:36,040 so if you're interested in finding out how you can help or if you just want to 215 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:41,280 get involved, check us out on Instagram, check us out on Facebook. We're there. 216 00:18:38,040 --> 00:18:43,840 It's together with Veterans HMJ. I'm Tim Mifflin Juniata County. We're right 217 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:48,800 there. >> Thank thank you and I'm sure that our 218 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:52,760 veterans our veteran officer and department will also can make 219 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:58,160 connections with you. We'd like to get a photo in the lobby 220 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:58,160 with the line. 221 00:20:27,920 --> 00:20:34,880 » Okay, we'll continue to item B. There's an offer for a parcel 222 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:39,640 in Derry Township that is currently in our deposit repository 223 00:20:37,360 --> 00:20:43,160 of unsold properties. The offer is for $1,000 224 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:46,520 from a neighboring uh 225 00:20:44,280 --> 00:20:50,560 uh it's from a neighbor. Is there a motion to either accept or 226 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:52,760 reject the $1,000 bid? >> Motion to accept. 227 00:20:51,560 --> 00:20:54,560 » Second that. >> Those in favor say I. 228 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:58,200 » I. >> Opposed. 229 00:20:55,760 --> 00:21:01,560 And motion carries. We have a request for the creation of a 230 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:07,000 non-interest-bearing account for the Mifflin County Juvenile Graduate 231 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:11,520 Response Program and Juvenile Probation. Supervisor Hillary Warley is going to 232 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:16,080 explain this to us. >> So, um 233 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:19,680 Regulated responses is an evidence-based practice and it's a component of the 234 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:24,080 juvenile justice service enhancement strategy that is implement being 235 00:21:21,720 --> 00:21:28,040 implemented by the Pennsylvania uh juvenile court judges commission. 236 00:21:26,440 --> 00:21:32,480 Here in Mifflin County, the program would use incentives and sanctions to 237 00:21:29,760 --> 00:21:37,680 encourage prosocial behaviors of all juveniles on supervision and to promote 238 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:40,680 accountability, restore victims, and decrease recidivism. 239 00:21:39,480 --> 00:21:45,160 The process would take into consideration risk levels, needs, and 240 00:21:43,200 --> 00:21:48,320 responsibility while reinforcing positive behaviors and providing 241 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:51,880 proportional sanctions to negative behaviors with the goal of encouraging 242 00:21:49,960 --> 00:21:56,200 prosocial behaviors. Um funds for 243 00:21:53,640 --> 00:22:01,960 for the the the program would come from juror pay as well as we do have snack 244 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:06,720 and soda sales over at the probation department that we will use the proceeds 245 00:22:04,160 --> 00:22:11,840 from that also to to help boost this program. We've created policy. We have a 246 00:22:09,280 --> 00:22:17,400 way to track the incentives. So, we're just looking for approval to 247 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:22,080 to get a bank account set up so we can start across the purchasing incentives 248 00:22:20,320 --> 00:22:25,680 for the juveniles. And the incentives will come through the goals that they 249 00:22:23,440 --> 00:22:29,120 set for themselves. It could be something they're working towards like a 250 00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:33,160 gift card. It could be we could pay for their GED testing, 251 00:22:31,360 --> 00:22:36,080 um summer school, things like that. Or it could be simply there's a book that 252 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:40,360 they want to purchase and we could purchase it for them. 253 00:22:38,760 --> 00:22:43,320 » Yeah, I'm just curious. How many juveniles do you do we have under 254 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:45,560 supervision? >> We have about 52. 255 00:22:44,960 --> 00:22:48,000 » 52? >> Yes. 256 00:22:46,160 --> 00:22:52,640 » How many do we have in the adult? >> Adult, I can't tell you that. That would 257 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:55,600 be a question for Nick Hill. >> Nick's got it. 258 00:22:54,480 --> 00:23:00,720 500. 500, there you go. What's the ages, 259 00:22:57,760 --> 00:23:05,600 Hillary, from if when you're juvenile? >> 10 to 21. Um so, if you commit an 260 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:10,960 offense before the age of 18, you can still come on juvenile supervision and 261 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:10,960 remain on until the age of 21. 262 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:18,200 » Okay. Sounds like great program. It does. Any 263 00:23:15,480 --> 00:23:21,720 other questions? >> Thank you. 264 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:25,760 » If not, is there a motion to open the non-interest bearing account 265 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:28,640 at uh Bank isn't, Hillary. 266 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:30,080 » It said >> Juniata 267 00:23:29,680 --> 00:23:32,360 » Oh, >> It's Juniata Valley Bank, that's right. 268 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:34,320 » Yeah. >> All right. There a motion? 269 00:23:33,840 --> 00:23:36,000 » So >> Second. 270 00:23:34,800 --> 00:23:38,760 » All those in favor, say I. >> I. 271 00:23:36,400 --> 00:23:42,880 » Opposed? That motion carries. Next we have 272 00:23:40,640 --> 00:23:48,480 Chief Probation Officer Nick Wolfkill to explain the application for intermediate 273 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:54,280 punishment grant to us. >> So, this is a grant that um, I've been 274 00:23:51,760 --> 00:23:58,000 lucky enough to get and every year that I've 275 00:23:55,160 --> 00:24:04,040 uh been in this position. Um, this goes to provide officers salaries, electronic 276 00:24:00,160 --> 00:24:08,520 monitoring, drug tests, and counseling. This program, the intermediate 277 00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:13,640 punishment program, is a program set up as a last chance for people before going 278 00:24:10,920 --> 00:24:19,080 to state prison. This usually includes a lengthy jail time as mandatory with 279 00:24:16,560 --> 00:24:23,440 their prior arrest scores. And part of this program is trying to keep them in 280 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:28,880 the community and using electronic monitoring to shorten their stints in 281 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:34,000 jail. Um, so it gives them a last chance to maintain employment, to be part of 282 00:24:31,760 --> 00:24:39,000 their family situations, um, and to be a member of our community. 283 00:24:37,040 --> 00:24:43,600 Um, it's also our most intensive supervision. So, while they are out in 284 00:24:41,440 --> 00:24:50,800 our community instead of being in jail, they are under strict supervision. Um, 285 00:24:46,400 --> 00:24:50,800 so it's a benefit all the way around. 286 00:24:51,640 --> 00:24:58,480 » Okay. Does that amount ever increase? >> It slowly. 287 00:24:56,560 --> 00:25:01,280 They set the amount and we just apply for it and then hopefully we get the 288 00:25:00,120 --> 00:25:05,720 full amount each time. >> That's uh the old words. 289 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:10,240 » Okay, thanks, Nate. Are there any more questions? 290 00:25:08,080 --> 00:25:12,720 Now, there is there a motion to apply this is for application. 291 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:15,240 » Yes. >> Apply for the intermediate punishment 292 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:16,480 grant. >> So moved. 293 00:25:15,800 --> 00:25:17,720 » Second. >> All those in favor say I. 294 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:23,160 » I. >> Opposed. Okay, send in the application. 295 00:25:20,680 --> 00:25:27,080 Thank you. We have a maintenance agreement from 296 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:31,880 uh for the prothonotary's office for the year 2027. It's for $2,058.17. 297 00:25:32,840 --> 00:25:40,440 Uh looks like it's a continuation of a previous agreement. This is for the year 298 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:40,440 2027. 299 00:25:43,480 --> 00:25:51,080 I'm looking for a date, gentlemen. Um 300 00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:52,760 That's 2027, so I assume >> Yeah, 1 1. 301 00:25:52,280 --> 00:25:54,640 » Probably. >> 1 1. 302 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:57,520 » I would say June. >> Okay. 303 00:25:56,520 --> 00:25:59,200 All those in favor say I. 304 00:25:58,360 --> 00:26:00,920 » So moved. >> Second. 305 00:25:59,720 --> 00:26:02,800 » All those in favor say I. >> I. 306 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:08,280 » Opposed. Motion carries. Similarly, we have 307 00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:13,800 another maintenance agreement for tax claims for the year 2027. This is for 308 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:13,800 $1,164.64. 309 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:22,480 Both of these are slight increases from 2026 to 2027. 310 00:26:20,280 --> 00:26:26,400 Are there a motion to accept the maintenance agreement for tax 311 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:27,720 claims for 2027? >> So moved. 312 00:26:27,120 --> 00:26:29,200 » Second. >> All those in favor say I. 313 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:33,320 » I. >> Opposed. That motion carries. 314 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:40,960 We have a 2025 Homeland Security Grant for South Central Mountains Regional 315 00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:48,520 Center and Emergency Management Director Phil Lucas will explain this to us. 316 00:26:43,440 --> 00:26:51,880 » Um this is a ongoing annual grant that Franklin County participates in with 317 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:53,960 seven other counties forms South Central Mountains 318 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:58,200 uh task force. 319 00:26:55,680 --> 00:27:02,440 The funding is from Homeland Security through the state, 320 00:26:59,680 --> 00:27:08,320 through the counties. We operate as an eight-county Task Force to distribute 321 00:27:05,320 --> 00:27:13,000 those funds to local first responders for the purpose of planning, 322 00:27:11,040 --> 00:27:18,080 responding, and equipping those responders 323 00:27:14,440 --> 00:27:21,520 for terrorism-related incidents. The most notable 324 00:27:19,840 --> 00:27:25,880 thing that we can include in that is while we have that that equipment 325 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:30,960 training for the purpose of terrorism response, it's also available for 326 00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:36,480 all-hazard response. Best example is since about 11:00 last night, we've had 327 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:40,440 nine counties from three task forces responding to water rescues and 328 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:45,480 evacuations in the southern county Clearfield and Clinton County area 329 00:27:42,640 --> 00:27:50,400 overnight. Extremely dangerous doing water rescues and evacuations overnight. 330 00:27:48,040 --> 00:27:54,000 While they're doing that, they're having major, significant flooding as we do 331 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:57,480 that. And then again, it's pulling resources from about nine different 332 00:27:55,440 --> 00:28:01,840 counties from Elk County to Huntington County including Mifflin going up in 333 00:27:59,520 --> 00:28:05,520 that area to assist with that. >> So, this grant is $547,893 334 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:15,520 to be shared amongst the eight counties obviously, and it is from Homeland 335 00:28:13,640 --> 00:28:17,400 Security. So, there's no local match involved here. 336 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:19,560 » Correct. >> Okay. 337 00:28:19,920 --> 00:28:24,520 » Do the other counties need to pass the same 338 00:28:22,400 --> 00:28:27,960 » Each county has to pass a resolution to be consolidated. 339 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:33,560 » Do the funds sit in one location then, like a master and give it out as needed? 340 00:28:31,800 --> 00:28:35,280 Or will each county get a certain amount? 341 00:28:33,720 --> 00:28:38,800 » Funds actually remain at the state level. 342 00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:43,080 The state gives us a small advance. We have a an organization called PEMA 343 00:28:41,600 --> 00:28:47,120 in the center county that provides our administrative 344 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:51,640 and fiscal uh We we I think 15% of the grant initially 345 00:28:50,200 --> 00:28:56,880 so that we can do contracting and payroll through them for PEG uh to do 346 00:28:54,400 --> 00:29:01,280 the grants. Then everything is done on a reimbursement basis. 347 00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:06,000 But it it's revolving grant. You can utilize previous years' grants to fund 348 00:29:04,200 --> 00:29:08,520 current projects as we brought to us now. 349 00:29:06,440 --> 00:29:13,480 » So is that as needed in each county, right? Say Say a county one 350 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:15,840 county uses or has a lot more >> We We don't We don't 351 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:20,440 » Allow that >> right. That way we We only fund regional 352 00:29:19,080 --> 00:29:24,600 projects. Now 353 00:29:22,080 --> 00:29:27,880 counties may have a better benefit because 354 00:29:26,320 --> 00:29:31,040 um the training is focused. There's more training offered in a specific location 355 00:29:29,800 --> 00:29:35,960 where there are more people taking the training. 356 00:29:32,240 --> 00:29:40,440 For um example, I use water rescue. Um we We started a project where we want to 357 00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:44,360 fund water rescue teams for security assessments of dams and bridges. But 358 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:49,600 then we use those same resources to do rescues. So we ask, are there any fire 359 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:52,400 companies in the eight-county region who are interested in 360 00:29:50,880 --> 00:29:58,280 participating in uh security assessments for water and 361 00:29:55,240 --> 00:30:03,920 water rescue. Those fire companies provide that interest, then we provide 362 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:07,720 training to those who um do that uh complete that training and that 363 00:30:05,480 --> 00:30:12,800 equipment along with that. So there's always it it can never function or never 364 00:30:11,160 --> 00:30:17,600 facilitates funding to an individual organization. It has to be part of a 365 00:30:14,680 --> 00:30:22,520 regional project that >> And lastly, Phil, I see that uh 366 00:30:19,440 --> 00:30:29,160 reimbursements are acceptable because it started in November 1, 2025. It goes 367 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:31,880 until August 31st, 2028. So they're a 3-year 368 00:30:30,960 --> 00:30:34,320 3-year term. >> Yes. 369 00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:40,120 » Okay. Any other questions for Phil? I think 370 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:44,800 there a motion to uh ex- Are we accepting the grant or are 371 00:30:42,440 --> 00:30:48,480 we applying for it? So, approving this grant. Approving the grant. 372 00:30:46,920 --> 00:30:52,240 Approving the grant for South Central Mountains Regional Counter-Terrorism 373 00:30:50,600 --> 00:30:55,000 Task Force. >> So moved. 374 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:59,040 » Second. All those in favor say I. Opposed. Thank you. Feel the grant is 375 00:30:57,000 --> 00:31:03,560 approved. We have an agreement with EBA 376 00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:08,280 Engineering for an upgrading our ArcGIS Enterprise. This is for $8,000 and Laura 377 00:31:06,600 --> 00:31:12,720 will explain why we have to do this. 378 00:31:10,360 --> 00:31:18,120 » Okay. So, this is basically a scope of work project to upgrade the entire 379 00:31:15,880 --> 00:31:22,680 GIS Enterprise of the county, which will include the planning, the installation, 380 00:31:20,080 --> 00:31:28,480 configuration, and testing of a new version. So, we work with ESRI 381 00:31:25,840 --> 00:31:31,720 and they're continually moving ahead with multiple versions and we're a 382 00:31:30,400 --> 00:31:35,800 little bit behind, so we want to get caught up. 383 00:31:33,400 --> 00:31:41,600 This would include several pieces of our GIS architecture. 384 00:31:38,160 --> 00:31:47,280 Also, connects through 911, so supports basically our entire GIS 385 00:31:43,800 --> 00:31:51,760 GIS operation here. And included in this is also 300 hours of support afterwards, 386 00:31:50,480 --> 00:31:55,120 but lucky for us, we don't have to stand up 387 00:31:53,280 --> 00:31:59,200 any new servers. The last time we did this, it was a complete migration of 388 00:31:57,400 --> 00:32:03,360 everything. So, this is basically just an upgrade of what we have to a newer 389 00:32:01,640 --> 00:32:08,000 version, which would also allow us a little bit more flexibility with other 390 00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:10,840 parts of our GIS that we serve out to the public and 391 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:16,160 » So, if I go on the website and sometimes we do that, is it going to look the same 392 00:32:15,680 --> 00:32:19,960 or is it going to be >> No, it'll look the same. Yep. 393 00:32:18,280 --> 00:32:23,880 And this also probably affects the other departments, our emergency service 394 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:26,480 departments. >> Thank you, Laura. Is there any questions 395 00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:31,800 for Laura? 396 00:32:28,040 --> 00:32:35,760 If not, the agreement to sign the agreement is there a motion to sign the 397 00:32:34,040 --> 00:32:37,640 agreement with EBA Engineering for $8,000? 398 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:39,240 » So moved. >> Second. All those 399 00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:42,720 » in favor, say aye. >> Aye. 400 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:46,560 » Opposed. Okay, thank you, Lord. Can we agree with Penn State University 401 00:32:44,680 --> 00:32:52,040 for Shavers Creek Environmental Center Team Develops Program for the CYS? 402 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:56,040 And um this is continuation of 403 00:32:55,040 --> 00:32:59,920 um not a continuation. We do this every 404 00:32:58,120 --> 00:33:04,800 year through CYS. There's a grant that goes to our department and 405 00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:13,800 The grant comes from state. Um 406 00:33:11,840 --> 00:33:18,200 any questions? Is there a motion to approve the 407 00:33:15,440 --> 00:33:19,400 agreement with Penn State? >> So, moved. 408 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:21,320 » Second. >> All those in favor, say aye. 409 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:27,400 » Aye. >> Opposed. Motion carried. We have um 410 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:32,800 Before we get personnel we have a uh 411 00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:39,440 urgent uh change in the agenda. I think the proper way of doing this is to ask a 412 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:45,400 motion to change the agenda and add the urgent request. You know, we'll 413 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:48,680 entertain the request. So, can I have a motion to amend the 414 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:52,680 agenda for the request? I don't know what title 415 00:33:50,920 --> 00:33:55,120 should be. >> Request 416 00:33:53,520 --> 00:34:00,440 continuation grant. >> Okay, can you uh tell them then 4 417 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:02,640 minutes later? Okay, it's fine, but please. 418 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:05,120 But >> Yeah, I'll make a motion to to add that 419 00:34:04,560 --> 00:34:07,960 to the agenda. >> Accept the motion. 420 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:11,520 » Okay, so now it's added. >> Good morning. Thank you for allowing me 421 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:15,760 to interrupt your meeting and include this 422 00:34:13,560 --> 00:34:22,840 grant as part of it. Um with the transition between 423 00:34:19,200 --> 00:34:26,080 human services with Lisa um leaving and somebody else taking over the grant, 424 00:34:24,360 --> 00:34:29,639 maybe that's where the hiccup came, but nonetheless um we'll make sure we're 425 00:34:27,840 --> 00:34:33,960 moving forward that it doesn't happen again. 426 00:34:30,720 --> 00:34:38,600 Um this grant is our Rasavija grant. It's a continuation of the adult 427 00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:45,320 services and the juvenile services that we procedure services that we provide. 428 00:34:40,440 --> 00:34:45,320 It's a one-year grant. It's for $44,625. 429 00:34:45,679 --> 00:34:51,040 And I need you to approve this grant so we can 430 00:34:48,600 --> 00:34:54,879 continue our adult and juvenile services. Yes, ma'am. 431 00:34:53,080 --> 00:34:56,399 » I mean, it's of the essence for this. >> Yeah, it's 432 00:34:55,879 --> 00:34:59,440 um >> Yeah. 433 00:34:57,960 --> 00:35:03,080 » Next week, I think, right? Early next week. The 8th or something like that. 434 00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:04,320 The 8th. >> Okay. 435 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:07,720 » I don't have that written in front of me, but I think it's the 8th, if I'm not 436 00:35:06,240 --> 00:35:13,440 mistaken. >> And that's why the agenda has been 437 00:35:10,080 --> 00:35:16,920 modified to include this. Okay. Any other questions? If not, is 438 00:35:15,280 --> 00:35:18,240 there a motion to approve the grant? >> So moved. 439 00:35:17,560 --> 00:35:22,360 » Second. >> All those in favor say I. Any opposed? 440 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:24,840 Thank you. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. 441 00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:28,280 » Yeah, I apologize. I'm sorry. >> Not a problem. 442 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:28,280 » Thank you. 443 00:35:28,480 --> 00:35:34,400 » Last order of business is personnel items. We have the hiring of Alexis 444 00:35:32,560 --> 00:35:37,600 Schaffer for part-time corrections officer. We have the resignation of 445 00:35:36,080 --> 00:35:42,360 Holden Fleming from part-time corrections officer. We have the hiring 446 00:35:39,360 --> 00:35:47,320 of Addis Blaine, field assessor. We have the resignation of Michael Jones 447 00:35:45,680 --> 00:35:51,280 the end at the Rexford facility. And we have the 448 00:35:49,200 --> 00:35:55,920 transfer of Tracy Ferguson from deputy register recorder 449 00:35:53,600 --> 00:36:00,840 register and recorder to tax services clerk. 450 00:35:57,680 --> 00:36:02,480 Are there a motion to approve these five personnel items? 451 00:36:01,920 --> 00:36:07,040 » So moved. >> Second. 452 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:07,040 » All those in favor say I. Any opposed?