1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 Good morning. 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:09,000 Welcome to the Chesa County Commissioners' Meeting. Today is Wednesday, February 4th. 3 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:18,000 And the time is 10.03 a.m. My name is Josh Maxwell. To my left is Commissioner Marion Moskowitz. To my right, Commissioner Eric Rowe, and together we are your Board of Commissioners. 4 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:27,000 In addition to meeting in person, we are keeping the virtual attendance option to provide flexibility for anyone who wishes to be part of our public meetings, whether it be in this room or on computer. 5 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:31,000 or phone. As per all public meetings, this meeting is bringing. 6 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:42,000 being recorded for broadcast on the county's website, chesco.org. If you are making any form of presentation to the board, or if you wish to make a public comment today, we ask that if you are attending in person, you can forward to this podium. 7 00:00:42,000 --> 00:01:01,000 Uh, just state your name before speaking, or if you're on Zoom, please use that raise your hand feature and wait to be recognized to give public comment. You will now call the meeting to order. And I'll ask our friends from the CYWA to please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 8 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:14,000 States of America. 9 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:17,000 Right. 10 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:18,000 Announcements, 11 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:22,000 it is, uh, uh, Health Heart Month, Commissioner Musk. 12 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:25,000 Yes, good morning, everyone. 13 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:29,000 Um, we have a very special proclamation here today. 14 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Last November, 911 telecommunicator Kayla Wetlaufer answered a call from Terry Burzillo. 15 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:40,000 Terry's husband, Robert, was suffering from an apparent heart attack, and she needed help. 16 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:50,000 Kayla dispatched first responders, and using her training and knowledge, calmly led Terry through performing CPR on Robert. 17 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:56,000 Robert survived a left anterior descending heart attack thanks to Terry's quick actions. 18 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:02,000 Kayla's decisive instructions and the assistant of the crews from the Paoli Fire Company. 19 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:08,000 Robert and Terry visited the Chester County Department of Emergency Services in December, where they met and hugged Kayla. 20 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:20,000 and thank the entire 911 call center for the job they do day in and day out. I'm going to read the proclamation, and then we have some guests here. 21 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Whereas, the citizens of Chester County value their health. 22 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:31,000 And their family's health and support initiatives that raise awareness of public health issues such as heart disease. 23 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:42,000 And whereas heart disease is the number one cause of death in the nation, including in Chester County, with coronary artery disease being the most common type of heart disease. 24 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,000 Which can lead to a heart attack. 25 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:48,000 And whereas between 2019 and 2023. 26 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:54,000 21% of all deaths in Chester County were due to heart disease. 27 00:02:54,000 --> 00:03:06,000 And whereas heart disease is often called the silent killer because it can develop without obvious warning signs, leaving people unaware of their risks until a serious event like a heart attack occurs. 28 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:19,000 Although symptoms such as unusual fatigue, pain in the jaw, neck, arm, or back, shortness of breath, and dizziness are common symptoms which should be taken seriously. 29 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:28,000 Whereas a heart attack happens every 40 seconds in the United States, with about 1 in 5 causing damage without the person even being aware. 30 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:33,000 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Commissioners, County of Chester Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 31 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:41,000 Hereby proclaims February 2026 as Heart Health Month in Chester County, and we call upon all citizens. 32 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:46,000 To learn the signs of heart attack and take quick action by calling 911. 33 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:57,000 Because every second counts, signed by all 3 commissioners, Commissioner Maxwell, Commissioner Rowe, and myself, and today we have Robert and Terry Barzillo joining us from Naples. 34 00:03:57,000 --> 00:04:00,000 You're looking pretty good there, sir. 35 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,000 I'm feeling good. 36 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:15,000 And, uh, Kayla… Kayla wet law for the 911 telecommunicator who helped Terry perform CPR, and of course, our Health Director Gene Franklin, who will share some heart health tips. Thank you so much for joining us today. 37 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:22,000 Thank you. Thank you, and on behalf of my wife, Terry and I, we want to thank the county commissioners. 38 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:30,000 Chester County, Michelle, and. Taylor, who reached out to me and really, from my perspective and my wife's perspective. 39 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:36,000 the opportunity to acknowledge Kayla's effort that particular night. 40 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:46,000 Ironically, Commissioner, you read. That… that proclamation, I had zero symptoms, I've been under a cardiologist's care for. 41 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:50,000 Four years, I've been, you know, doing all the right things. 42 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:54,000 Um, in that tragic night, November 14th, my wife and I. 43 00:04:54,000 --> 00:05:00,000 We're recently back from… I had a business trip in Europe. The back side of that. 44 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:04,000 trip, we spent a couple days, actually, in Our Lady of Lourdes. 45 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:12,000 shrine in southern France, which was somewhat ironic. And then 3 days later, I'm emptying the dishwasher at 9 o'clock at night. 46 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:26,000 Which we normally have a routine, my wife empties it, I… or my wife fills it, I empty it, and uh… Got to the last glass, and I dropped it and fell to the floor, and that's all I remembered. 47 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:34,000 for… until I came out of Paley ICU. But I'll let my wife add a few comments there, but again. 48 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:40,000 Um, she'll acknowledge what Kayla helped her through. When Bob dropped the glass. 49 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:45,000 I got up immediately to go help him pick up the shards of glass, and when I got. 50 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:51,000 to the island. I didn't see him, but I thought he was already on the floor picking up the shards of glass. 51 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:56,000 And as I walked around the island, he's on the floor in terrible respiratory distress. 52 00:05:56,000 --> 00:06:02,000 I… tilted his airways, trying to get air into his. 53 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:08,000 body, but he was too dire, and I needed to call 911. 54 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:16,000 Where Kayla… put me right… she kind of stunned me. 55 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:21,000 she asked me what is going on. I described Bob's condition. 56 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:27,000 She said to me, lady. Get control of yourself. We're going to do this together. 57 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:37,000 And just by the command of her voice. she gave me the courage to do it. I'm not in the medical profession, and I don't know how hard to do CPR. 58 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:43,000 And I swear all the doctors who are now saints in heaven were there with me. 59 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:47,000 as Kayla was guiding me, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 60 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:57,000 to save my husband's life, and it was a… Anyway, Kayla was wonderful. She guided me through the CPR, and um. 61 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:10,000 The dispatchers came. quickly, and she guided me through everything, and I am so appreciative, Bob and I are both very appreciative, because he's here with us today. Amen. 62 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:17,000 Yeah, and it just, you know, like that, um, you know, the EMTs from Paley Firehouse, I went to visit them also, uh. 63 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:23,000 They were there within 6 minutes, got me to Pale Hospital. Within 5 minutes, and. 64 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:30,000 frankly, as a result of all that, as I tell some of my friends, if the Eagles' offense worked as efficiently as. 65 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:34,000 That night, with that entire gang, led by Kayla. 66 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:47,000 Uh, they'd be playing on Sunday, but, um… I'm currently going through cardiac rehab down here. I had the option of doing it down here, which, um… No offense, but I'd rather be in a little Florida warmth. 67 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:50,000 So I just finished session number 7 out of. 68 00:07:50,000 --> 00:08:00,000 36. And, uh, everything's going well. And, um, actually, when I tell my story down here at the hospital. 69 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:05,000 I keep hearing over and over it was a miracle case. 70 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:12,000 It's kind of unexplained again why it happened, but… I'm here to talk about, and again. 71 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:18,000 We heartfeltly appreciated the opportunity to actually tour the center also, and. 72 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:22,000 As a 40-plus year Chester County resident, my wife and I. 73 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:28,000 Uh, it makes us proud of. what Chester County has put together and the leadership at it. 74 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:32,000 That happens out of that facility, so thank you very much. 75 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:36,000 We're so glad you're here, and I have a question. Do you still unload the dishwasher? 76 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,000 Oh, I do. No, I'm… that's my… that's my gig. 77 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:42,000 And loads it. 78 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,000 Um, uh… 79 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:56,000 Yeah, no, no. No, I mean, again, on top of it, not to make it morbid, but I've also under… have been recently undergone lung cancer treatment, and… Cancer treatment, so… And I feel great. So, again. 80 00:08:56,000 --> 00:09:06,000 Um, some of that holy water was thrown on me as I was getting, um… Out the door, but no, everything's… everything's good. And again. 81 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:11,000 I'd like to publicly thank Kayla and the team there at the EOC. 82 00:09:11,000 --> 00:09:12,000 So, before we get any farther, are you Kayla? 83 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:15,000 Or a job. 84 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:26,000 Can we stand up? 85 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:44,000 Yeah. Love you, Kayla! That's the unsung hero. 86 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:48,000 Hi, um, can you guys see me on the TV? 87 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:51,000 It's good to see you guys! 88 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:52,000 Um, thank 89 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:58,000 you so much for having me here. Um, I don't have a speech prepared, so I'll just do my best here. Um… 90 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:01,000 I got… when I got to meet them when they came in, it was really… 91 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:09,000 It was probably life-changing for my job. We don't usually get to hear about a lot of success stories, and I don't usually get to meet the people. 92 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:13,000 Who do survive when we do those things, so meeting them really. 93 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:21,000 Um, it made me remember why I love my job and why I love what I do, and it made me so excited for like the future and helping other people and. 94 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:25,000 doing more, so I'm just so glad that I got to be a part of their story. 95 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:29,000 And they're just as lovely as they are on TV in person. 96 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:39,000 They were so wonderful, and my center still talks about them coming in and hugging everyone and meeting everyone, and we'll probably talk about it for a long, long time. It gave everyone like a. 97 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:46,000 a boost in remembering why we do what we do, because even my coworkers don't really get to meet the survivors, so… 98 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:48,000 It was very wonderful. 99 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:52,000 And thank you so much for having us here and honoring us all. They deserve it. 100 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,000 Nice job, Kayla. 101 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:54,000 Kayla, 102 00:10:54,000 --> 00:11:13,000 I… Thank you. Kata, I hope you understand what a blessing you are to these folks and everyone you talk to on the phone who you help save these lives. You have the opportunity to meet these two, but I imagine they're not the only two people who you've helped and whose lives you've saved, you and your team do that every single day. 103 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:25,000 And I feel embarrassed that you don't get acknowledged enough and we don't think about the work that you do down there enough, but know that this is a great example of your hard work, your dedication, the preparation you put in. 104 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:31,000 And we could not feel more blessed to have you in our presence and have you out there saving lives of Chester County residents. Thank you so much. Thank you, I appreciate it. 105 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:33,000 Yeah, that is true. 106 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:41,000 Thank you. 107 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:50,000 So is the plan for… does Marion know the plan? We're gonna do… Jean wants to give us some advice. Uh, do we want to do the photo first, or Gene, you want to give us some advice? 108 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:53,000 How do you follow that. Hello, Terry and Robert. 109 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:57,000 So, let's next year not plan for 110 00:11:57,000 --> 00:11:58,000 a heart event? 111 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,000 Hi. 112 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:04,000 For Heart Month, because we, you know, but I have to tell you, Terry, you did exactly. 113 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:11,000 as they say, even though it was silent in Robert, you called 911, and you probably think. 114 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:12,000 Many, much 115 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,000 like your… 116 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:15,000 colleagues that you were just doing your job. Yeah. 117 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:16,000 We 118 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,000 get a 119 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:19,000 lot of those kinds of calls. Yes, so… 120 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,000 Listen, the 121 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:24,000 proclamation said it all. It is really about the, the. 122 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:31,000 keeping track of your blood pressure, moving, so yes, Robert, you will continue to move and do the dishwashing, unloading, because it's good for us. You don't have to do the big. 123 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:35,000 Yeah. 124 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:40,000 scary gems and all that, just move. Move blood pressure. 125 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:50,000 Whole Foods, and pay attention to the symptoms. Things that go unexplained should not be ignored. It is far better to call the professionals at 911. 126 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:58,000 than to ignore it. So, the proclamation was spot on. Thank you for acknowledging it, and kudos to you, Kayla. Thank you. 127 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,000 And best health to both of you. 128 00:12:59,000 --> 00:13:02,000 Thank you. Thank you. 129 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:19,000 Thank you. 130 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:27,000 It's not different. 131 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:32,000 It's 2026. 132 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:48,000 Right. 133 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:51,000 Everyone else for children. 134 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:57,000 That's fine. 135 00:13:57,000 --> 00:14:00,000 I will. 136 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:04,000 Or we'll just do. 137 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:08,000 You don't need to. 138 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,000 Uh, 139 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:11,000 Bob? 140 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:14,000 Bob, we're just about to take a photo. If you want to get back on 141 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:16,000 camera just for a second, we'll, uh, we'll get you… 142 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,000 There you go. And I'm gonna… I'm gonna count you down here to make sure you guys are smiling for this photo. 143 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:21,000 Okay, there you go. 144 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:23,000 So… okay, here we 145 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:26,000 go. 146 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,000 All 147 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:30,000 right, everybody say cheese. 148 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,000 Great. 149 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,000 Jeez. 150 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:37,000 Thank you so much. 151 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:39,000 Thank you so much. Thank you, I appreciate that. 152 00:14:39,000 --> 00:14:41,000 We're doing one more photo, Bob. 153 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:42,000 Or just this Kevin. 154 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:44,000 While you're there, give a hug for me. 155 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:47,000 There we go. Alright. 156 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:48,000 All 157 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,000 right, photos are done. 158 00:14:49,000 --> 00:15:01,000 Excellent. Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. 159 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:07,000 Alright, we have National 2-1-1 day, uh, to keep it going on the one runs. Commissioner Broth. 160 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:15,000 Good morning. Whereas 2-1-1 is a vital free service available 24 hours a day, every day to assist residents in accessing a 161 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:19,000 multitude of health and human service supports and needs. 162 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:24,000 And whereas PA211 is a subsidiary of the United Way of Pennsylvania. 163 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:28,000 and is operated by regional contact centers throughout the Commonwealth. 164 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:51,000 And whereas, in 2024, the Chester County Department of Human Services introduced the Human Needs Network in partnership with PA211 to provide a comprehensive local information and referral service and crisis response system for all Chester County residents through a centralized database of service providers and a local contact center staffed by the county's own information. 165 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:53,000 and referral navigators. 166 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:59,000 And whereas, in 2025, the Human Needs Network of Chester County assisted with just under 10,000 calls. 167 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:02,000 into 211 from Chester County residents. 168 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:05,000 averaging 98 homeless intakes each month. 169 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:11,000 While information and referral mobile navigators supported hundreds more individuals through 211 dispatches. 170 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:20,000 public outreach, tabling, and community events significantly strengthening the county's ability to connect residents with appropriate human services. 171 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:25,000 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Commissioners, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 172 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:37,000 Hereby proclaimed its support for National 2-1-1 Day on February 11th, and encourages all Chester County residents to call 211 for help with any human services need. 173 00:16:37,000 --> 00:16:47,000 Including housing, utility bills, food, health care, employment, family, veteran, and mental health services, signed by the Board of Commissioners. 174 00:16:47,000 --> 00:16:50,000 Josh Maxwell, Marion Moskowitz, and myself. 175 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:54,000 Eric Rowe. And accepting the National 2-1-1 day proclamation. 176 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:59,000 is Alyssa Reif, Julie Gentile, and Samira Ragaj. 177 00:16:59,000 --> 00:17:02,000 The Human Needs Network partners with many nonprofits. 178 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:20,000 Organizations and agencies to meet the housing, utility, food, healthcare jobs, veteran, and mental health needs of Chester County residents, and the CYWA is one of those crucial partners, and we thank Samira for coming in to recognize National 211 Day. 179 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:28,000 Hello, everyone. My name is Julie Gentilli. I'm also not one for being in front of people. I like to be on the back end of things. 180 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:31,000 So, my name is Julie Gentili, I'm the Manager 181 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:34,000 of Information Referral Services with the Department of Human Services. 182 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:43,000 Um, I wanted to thank the commissioners for inviting us here today to accept the proclamation for 2-on-1 day, which is next Wednesday, February 11th. Um… 183 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:52,000 I wanted to also recognize my team and thank them for their dedication and hard work of the work and service they do to assist Chester County. 184 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:55,000 Chester County residents on a daily basis. 185 00:17:55,000 --> 00:18:10,000 Um, we received just under 10,000 calls last year, all of which are answered by our resource navigators in a prompt fashion. Uh, we don't have a call tree, so you can call 211 at any time, and somebody's answering the phone 24-7, 365. 186 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:28,000 Um… I would like to say that our contact center is unique, as I always like to phrase it as locals helping locals. I would say 99% of our call center staff, um, are Chester County residents, and we like to assist Chester County folks, and so. 187 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:43,000 the point of us being locals, helping locals, is that we understand resources, we're not being outsourced by another entity, and we really get a feel for what the county has to offer to help individuals in need. 188 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:55,000 I have Alyssa Wright here with me. She's a mobile navigator within the community. Our team is made up of 3 mobile navigators and 4 contact information referral service navigators. 189 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:57,000 Alyssa here works out in the community. 190 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:16,000 Uh, as a mobile navigator, she's stationed usually in public libraries, um, other provider services, being able to take on-site appointments to assist people who may need help filling out applications for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, any kind of thing that you might need, just a little help to, you know, get your. 191 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:21,000 get you on your way. She and the other two members are there to assist, um… 192 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:31,000 But I think they're a real crucial part of the extension of 201 that we are able to offer community members within Chester County. So I'm going to pass it off to Alyssa real quick. 193 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:36,000 Yeah, so again, I'm Alyssa, I'm one of the mobile navigators. I do really want to thank you for 194 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,000 your support for the Human Needs Network. 195 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:42,000 We've really been able to make a difference in the community and instill hope. 196 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:49,000 in a time where people really need it, both individuals and families, and it's really been. 197 00:19:49,000 --> 00:19:54,000 A blessing, being able to make that connection with the Chester County residents. 198 00:19:54,000 --> 00:20:00,000 And again, we really have an awesome team of the mobile navigators and the call center team. 199 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,000 And we're always a call away, we're always happy to help. 200 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:07,000 We'll say real quickly, we do have flyers and posters hanging around Chester 201 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:26,000 County, uh, within the building. Um, if you or an agency would like to hang some posters up, you can contact the Department of Human Services, Julie Gentilli, and we can have one of the mobile navigators drop them off for you. Um, we had earlier in our initiative, when we first started, a lot of the mobile team was out marketing our program. 202 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:33,000 Um, so, they should be everywhere, but if you would like to see more, please contact us and we can get you some posters and flyers. Thank you. 203 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:39,000 Thank you. 204 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:46,000 Good morning, everyone, and I want to thank Josh Maxwell and his team to give us opportunity to speak here, and 205 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,000 thank you 206 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:52,000 so much for the support and for everything. I brought my. 207 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:58,000 wonderful staff here, and my board member and for our support, so… 208 00:20:58,000 --> 00:21:09,000 I want to start with, you know, we're from the CYWA, we are so proud to be part of the Cheshire County Human Needs Network, as we work every day to end homelessness. 209 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:23,000 Uh, for women and children and family as a whole in our county. This work is only possible through strong partnerships, uh, like 2-1-1 and the community that comes together to address human needs. 210 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:27,000 We are grateful to be part of this effort and. 211 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:42,000 I wanna say something about the 2-1-1. We deal with 2-1-1s like a 911. It's an emergency number for us. Every time we struggle with the code blue, with the shelter residents, 2-1-1, it's… 212 00:21:42,000 --> 00:22:07,000 I used to get scared calling 911. I'm like, oops, let me make sure it's 299. But we really appreciate, you know, the effort. They're working so hard. You know, sometimes we get frustrated, but at the end, they help our clients and, you know, I also, like, with those, my staff, they're doing case management at 7:00 at night, 9 o'clock at night, 6 o'clock in the morning. 213 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:21,000 Again, it's a partnership, it's a community, it's a village, it's not one person does everything. We cannot do it without 2-1-1, and I'm sure the 2-1-1 cannot do it with our show. 214 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:25,000 old shelters, and thank you so much for this opportunity. I appreciate that. 215 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:31,000 Thank you so much. Good morning, Commissioners. Thank you for allowing us to speak today. My name's Jerisha. 216 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:33,000 I'm the shelter coordinator, so I see firsthand 217 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:39,000 what happens when people don't know where to turn, and what happens when they finally find help. 218 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:45,000 Every day, we work with individuals and family who are facing housing instability, domestic violence, medical crisis. 219 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:51,000 mental health challenges and extreme financial hardships. Many of them come to us after exhausting. 220 00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:53,000 Uh, every option they had. 221 00:22:53,000 --> 00:23:03,000 2-1-1 doesn't just provide information, it provides access, it cuts through confusion, removes barriers, and connects people to real services when timing matters most. 222 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:10,000 Thank you so much. Thank you, guys. 223 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:13,000 Awesome. Oh. 224 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:17,000 Specs. Picture. 225 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:19,000 Um, what's 226 00:23:19,000 --> 00:23:25,000 your call? 227 00:23:25,000 --> 00:23:28,000 It's like 228 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:31,000 safety. 229 00:23:31,000 --> 00:23:32,000 Okay. 230 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,000 No, 231 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:35,000 you want to be in photo? 232 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:39,000 Can you make a brief discussion? 233 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:42,000 Yeah, so you're being vigilant. 234 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,000 One 235 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:48,000 more secure. 236 00:23:48,000 --> 00:24:18,000 Goodbye. 237 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:26,000 Hmm. 238 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:39,000 Good announcements today. All right, so, uh, one final announcement. The Board of Commissioners met an executive Session on Wednesday, January 21st, Monday, January 26th, Wednesday, January 28th, and Monday, February 2nd, to discuss both. 239 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:44,000 personnel and legal matters. Up next, public comment on today's agenda. Mr. Byron. Uh, yes, good morning, Mr. Chairman. Uh, at this 240 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:53,000 time, we invite public comment on agenda items only. If you wish to make a comment on a topic that is not on today's agenda, we ask that you wait for the public comment period that is set aside later in the meeting. 241 00:24:53,000 --> 00:25:01,000 Comments on agenda items should be directed to the Board of County Commissioners, and there is a 3-minute time limit per person. We'll provide a 30-second warning and let you know when your time expires. 242 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:09,000 So if you'd like to make a public comment specific to an item appearing on today's agenda, if you're in person, please come to the podium, state your name and municipality before speaking. 243 00:25:09,000 --> 00:25:18,000 If you're connected through Zoom, you can use the raise your hand feature or press star 9 on your telephone keypad. We'll invite public comment in person first before moving to comment to those connected through Zoom. 244 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:22,000 Is there anyone here within the Chamber who wishes to comment? 245 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,000 Seeing 246 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:24,000 none, now looking online. 247 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,000 I see no request to speak. 248 00:25:27,000 --> 00:25:28,000 Thank 249 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:30,000 you, Mr. Byron. Can I have a motion to adopt today's agendas? 250 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:35,000 So… Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? 251 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:41,000 Hearing none, motion passes. Up next, Departmental Spotlight. We had a good one today. We've got Director Martnick, and uh… 252 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:46,000 delegating to Mr. Quinn here to talk about those beautiful. 253 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,000 County 254 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:48,000 Bridges. 255 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:54,000 Good morning, everyone. George Martnick, Department of Facilities. Uh, I pulled rank today. I really did. 256 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:58,000 Eric will be presenting, but I wanted to take this opportunity. In light of 257 00:25:58,000 --> 00:26:05,000 all the weather that we've had here in the last 3 weeks, in light of Heart Health Month and the 2-1-1 proclamation. 258 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:12,000 Um, I'd like to point out that it is the bridge crew, uh, run by Eric, um, and. 259 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:16,000 And teamed by weight, um… 260 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:26,000 I'm not gonna give last names because they don't like any spotlight on them, but Wade, James, Ronnie, and Tyler, and Diane Michel, too, who's a clerk who really handles the paperwork aspect of it. 261 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:34,000 They really, really worked hard. They were all weekend storms. These people have not slept very much over the last, uh, 3 weeks to a month. 262 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:38,000 Um, they're bleary-eyed, but just like, um… 263 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:45,000 just like everyone else in the county, when we point out, uh, good news, they have really, really big hearts, um, and put a lot of time and effort into this. 264 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:52,000 I'd like to introduce Eric Quinn today to give you and the county some background on this program. 265 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:56,000 Thank you. Alright. 266 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,000 Thanks, 267 00:26:57,000 --> 00:26:58,000 George, I owe you $5. 268 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:04,000 Eric Quinn, um, I was not going to use… 269 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,000 this picture to 270 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:06,000 start. 271 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:09,000 Um, this… this was… 272 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:14,000 Uh, back in the fall, if you recall, and I kept on looking at this picture, and I was like, man. 273 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:18,000 It's nice and warm. It was nice and warm that day. 274 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:22,000 And, um, if you can… I don't know, who's got the controls? Ah! 275 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:24,000 So we'll go on to this next one here. 276 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:33,000 Here's a picture of that same bridge that was taken just a few days ago. We were out troubleshooting some items out there, and even the, uh… oops. 277 00:27:33,000 --> 00:27:43,000 Even the bridge is iced over. So, today we'll talk about… we'll get into the numbers and statistics, we'll talk a little bit about the inspection process. 278 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:47,000 Our Rockstar Bridge crew, as George has already mentioned. 279 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:48,000 How 280 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,000 we prioritize projects. 281 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:54,000 Um, where the money comes from, obviously, funding. 282 00:27:54,000 --> 00:28:00,000 Um, talk a little bit about the ongoing projects we have, and some design challenges, uh, design and challenges that we. 283 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:04,000 have going on. Next slide, please. 284 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,000 Chester 285 00:28:05,000 --> 00:28:07,000 County, so the county owns… 286 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:14,000 93 roadway bridges. There are many other trail bridges, but as far as the roadway bridges, there are 93. 287 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:20,000 91 of those bridges are maintained by the county. There are two other bridges. 288 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:26,000 That are, uh, co-owned with Montgomery County. They're two bridges that both span over Kyme Street. 289 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:34,000 One of which… I'm sorry, span over the Scoop River, one of which is Kyme Street, which is, uh, in the process of being, uh, rebuilt right now. Next. 290 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:39,000 Please, sure. 291 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:42,000 Oh, this? Oh, I can do this. Okay, thank you. 292 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:50,000 Uh, let's see, 67 of the bridges are classified as in fair or good condition. 293 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,000 Where 294 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:54,000 do I have to point this thing? 295 00:28:54,000 --> 00:29:00,000 Got 23, uh, bridges that are classified in poor condition. Now, poor condition does not mean unsafe. 296 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:07,000 Uh, if the bridge is open, it is safe for vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 297 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:11,000 Uh, that said, there are 3 bridges that are currently closed. 298 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:19,000 Uh, one of those bridges is actually under construction. That's Allerton Road, right here in East Bradford, right down the hill here. 299 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:24,000 hopefully we'll be open by the end of the year. 300 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:28,000 And then we've got 43 bridges that are posted with weight restrictions. 301 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:34,000 So, if the bridge has no posting, it's good for 80,000 pounds. 302 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:40,000 And then, of course, you know, there are other bridges. Sometimes it's because of the. 303 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:44,000 just the design of the structure. Many of the bridges are well over 100 years old. 304 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:48,000 Uh, and then sometimes it's because of the, uh… 305 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:51,000 You know, just normal deterioration. 306 00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:55,000 Uh, the county uses the National Bridge Inspection Standards. 307 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:59,000 Which is federally mandated. Any bridge that is… 308 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:02,000 over 20 feet in span. 309 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:04,000 Uh, needs to be inspected. 310 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:07,000 Uh, uh, every two years. 311 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:09,000 Minimum. 312 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,000 Um… 313 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:12,000 The, 314 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:14,000 uh, 90… 315 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:17,000 Um… 316 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:22,000 90 of the 91 bridges that the county owns are over 20 feet in span. 317 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:24,000 Uh, there's one other, it's, um… 318 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:27,000 South Kyme Street that's 17 feet. We still treat it. 319 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:35,000 As if it's 20 feet, and that gets inspected every 2 years as well. 320 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:38,000 Uh, here's our bridge crew again. 321 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:45,000 These… these folks have to do a little bit of everything. They're really a jack-of-all-trades. One day they'll be. 322 00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:53,000 Um, uh, working on the roof. This is actually Harmony Hill, Bridge 120, right off of 322 in between Downingtown and the borough. 323 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:55,000 or downtown in Westchester. 324 00:30:55,000 --> 00:31:02,000 Um, uh, in this particular instance, they did a little TLC out here, there were some painting. 325 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:05,000 Uh, we did some parching on the walls. 326 00:31:05,000 --> 00:31:11,000 But they really get into a little bit of everything. You know, when you had the storms that go through. 327 00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:21,000 Um, depending on the severity of the storm, sometimes we have to go out and do what's called scour inspection. That's when that water is rushing through underneath those bridges so fast that it actually. 328 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:23,000 digs out some of the, uh… 329 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:26,000 Um, uh, dirt from underneath of the foundations. 330 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:32,000 So they'll work on scour repair, but, uh, you know, masonry, carpentry, painting, roofing, whatever it takes. 331 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:34,000 Uh, these folks do it. 332 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:38,000 They do it without question, there's no complaining. 333 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:41,000 And it doesn't matter whether it's raining or snowing. 334 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:52,000 Or, uh, you know, 95 degrees out or 9 degrees out, they're out there getting it done. And, uh, very blessed, uh, to have such a good crew. 335 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:59,000 Okay, so the, uh, we have, um… right now there are 18 projects in design. 336 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:05,000 Uh, there are always projects in the pipeline as far as what's going to come up next. 337 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:08,000 We have a prioritization method that we use. 338 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:17,000 First thing we talk about is, uh, you know, it's roughly about 55% is based on the structure itself, so we're looking at the, uh, what's called the. 339 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:22,000 superstructure, which is more or less the bridge, the substructure, which is the foundation. 340 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:24,000 Uh, we look at, uh, um… 341 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:27,000 Again, scour issues, and then the deck. 342 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:31,000 And then we look at serviceability. Those are things like. 343 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:34,000 Uh, what's the detour length if we close the bridge? 344 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:42,000 Uh, deck geometry. Is the bridge one lane? Many of the older bridges are still one lane. 345 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:46,000 And then, uh, ADT, so the average daily traffic, you know. 346 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:51,000 Believe it or not, there are a couple county bridges that only get about 3 or 4 cars a day. 347 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:53,000 Uh, on them, so… 348 00:32:53,000 --> 00:33:02,000 And so, you know, a bridge like that, maybe it's in poor condition, but it's only, you know, getting 4 cars a day, it's kind of low on the list as far as replacement. 349 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:14,000 Funding? Most… let's see, we've got a tip that's, uh, with the help of Chester County Planning Commission and, uh, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. 350 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:19,000 Uh, we have several projects on the TIP. These are, uh. 351 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:23,000 Uh, generally, um, federal and state funding. 352 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:30,000 And we've got retro reimbursement, that's usually an 80-20, that's through the state, so in those instances, we have two projects going on right now. 353 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:36,000 Uh, in those instances, the county actually basically foots the bill for the entire project. 354 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:40,000 When the project is done, soup to nuts, it's complete. 355 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:44,000 Uh, then the county will get reimbursed 80% from the state. 356 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:49,000 We've got X13, Marcel shale funding. There are currently. 357 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:52,000 three projects right now, in design. 358 00:33:52,000 --> 00:34:02,000 Uh, and then Act 89, $5 fee, so everybody's got the registration, you know, when you fill out your motor vehicle registration, there's that $5 fee that goes right in to help, uh. 359 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:04,000 Uh, help us get these bridges, uh. 360 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:10,000 Updated and replaced, or rehabbed as needed. And then, of course, good old liquid fuels, it's been… 361 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:14,000 in place since the 1930s, there's a certain portion that comes back to the county. 362 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:20,000 Uh, to help fund the bridge program. 363 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:30,000 Like I said, there are currently 18 projects in design. I'm not going to go through all of them. Uh, this picture to the right is Harvey's Bridge. It's bridge 92, Newland Township. 364 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,000 Uh, this is, um… 365 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:36,000 InDesign for replacement right now. 366 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,000 And 367 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:40,000 again, I won't go through the whole list here, but uh… 368 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:44,000 This is… Bridge 300. 369 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:47,000 Thomas Road, Tradiffin Township. 370 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:53,000 In the background, you can see a Pennsylvania Turnpike going over there, so if you… just to give you an idea where it's at. 371 00:34:53,000 --> 00:34:57,000 Keep on going down that road, you'll hit… go into the Valley Forge Park. 372 00:34:57,000 --> 00:35:01,000 Uh, there's a good example of a one-lane bridge hosted. 373 00:35:01,000 --> 00:35:03,000 Also, um… 374 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:10,000 We've got, uh, sewer lines, utilities, all kinds of fun stuff to deal with on this particular project, so… 375 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:17,000 Um, our design engineer is working through all those challenges. 376 00:35:17,000 --> 00:35:24,000 These projects, 2026 construction projects, these are either projects that we expect to go into construction. 377 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:27,000 are in construction, or they're going to be finished. 378 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:29,000 This year, for 2026. 379 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:31,000 And as I've mentioned, um… 380 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:38,000 Here's, uh, Allerton Road, that's the Trust Bridge getting picked off of its foundation. That happened just a few months ago. 381 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:41,000 And, uh, we fully… the contractors… 382 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:45,000 They are actually planning on starting work again. 383 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:50,000 Uh, either this week or next week, so they want to get rolling. 384 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:55,000 And we fully expect to have this project, or this bridge back open. 385 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:56,000 Toward 386 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:58,000 the end of 2026. 387 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:05,000 And our outlook, so just… this is all just continuous. We've always got maintenance going on. There's construction. 388 00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:07,000 pretty much ongoing. 389 00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:09,000 all the time at this point. 390 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:20,000 Um, we've got our inspections again, we use those inspections in our NBIS inspections to help us evaluate and figure out what's going to be coming in in the pipeline. 391 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:24,000 in the future. And uh… 392 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:28,000 You know, obviously, engineering and design. This particular project is… 393 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,000 Bridge 394 00:36:29,000 --> 00:36:31,000 199. This is, um… 395 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:35,000 more or less a rehabilitation project. This is, um… 396 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:40,000 Uh, in between two different municipalities, which creates its own challenges. 397 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:43,000 And, uh, right now we're working through. 398 00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:44,000 To, uh… hopefully get this one 399 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:48,000 in construction in a year or two. 400 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,000 That's 401 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:51,000 it. Any questions for me? 402 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:52,000 I 403 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:56,000 do have a question, Eric. I've been waiting to ask you this question. 404 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:59,000 Our covered bridges are so precious to us. 405 00:36:59,000 --> 00:37:01,000 And I find it… 406 00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:05,000 frustrating when a truck goes through that doesn't fit. 407 00:37:05,000 --> 00:37:10,000 in any of these things, is there anything that we can do to protect our bridges from this. 408 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:14,000 craziness. Sorry. I get so upset about, uh… 409 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,000 Our bridge 410 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:16,000 engineer, 411 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:25,000 our consulting company, Traffic Planning and Design, our bridge engineer's name is Brett Coleman, he was on the front title. 412 00:37:25,000 --> 00:37:33,000 Um, he actually designed for the municipality, I can't recall which municipality it was, but the covered bridge on Raps Dam Road. 413 00:37:33,000 --> 00:37:38,000 It's got these big steel headache bars that go over. 414 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:42,000 And boy, do they get hit. Um, they've been… 415 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:44,000 They've been hit multiple times. 416 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:47,000 You know, that's an option. 417 00:37:47,000 --> 00:37:49,000 But it's not, you know… 418 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:53,000 I can't say that it's a very lovely thing to look at. 419 00:37:53,000 --> 00:37:56,000 Although it is, of course, an option. 420 00:37:56,000 --> 00:38:04,000 Um… other than that, you know, we've got our headache bars up there, and we've got our postings, uh, for height restrictions. 421 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:10,000 And that's really where we're at right now, but if we want to put those big steel headache bars up, we can do it for sure. 422 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:18,000 Although 197 stars were working out there right now, and the one neighbor. 423 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:24,000 Uh, she said, uh, you're not gonna put one of those things up like Rapstam Road, are you? So, anyway. 424 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:28,000 Design challenges. 425 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:33,000 Thank you guys, really appreciate it. Thank you. 426 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:38,000 Alright, moving right along. Um… 427 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:48,000 Uh, we have our consent agenda, a single vote will approve the following routine items of business without discussion unless an individual item action is requested by any Commissioner. The minutes of January 21st? 428 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:55,000 Resolution BOC0526-0626, uh, some grants, HR agenda, budget change 2225. 429 00:38:55,000 --> 00:39:01,000 0326, and vouchers estimated by our controller. Can I have a motion? So moved. 430 00:39:01,000 --> 00:39:13,000 Discussion? All the favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, motion passes. No obitus today. New business, we do have some contracts, and we'll get started with CYF. Director Large. 431 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:17,000 Good morning, Commissioners. Eve Large, Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and 432 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:23,000 Families. I have one contract on the agenda for your consideration this morning. 433 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:32,000 It is with Sherbakova Law. It is for $50,000, a term of 1-1-2026 to 6-30-2026. 434 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:38,000 And this is for Guardian ad litem Legal Services for Children Involved with juvenile Dependency Court. 435 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:47,000 Thank you, Director. Thank you. All right, filling in for the coroner's office, um, just for the meeting, I think, I would expect Mr. Byron. I am not qualified otherwise. 436 00:39:47,000 --> 00:39:57,000 Uh, the coroner's office has 1 contract, uh, for the calendar year 2026 in the amount of $35,000. The contract provides for forensic DNA testing for the Chester County Coroner's Office. 437 00:39:57,000 --> 00:40:02,000 Thank you so much. Core Diamond. 438 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:09,000 Do you think it's cold in here? I don't think it's cold in here. I didn't want to put my jacket down and then have to walk back 439 00:40:09,000 --> 00:40:10,000 and get 440 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,000 it and walk out. All right, we're taking 441 00:40:11,000 --> 00:40:13,000 a poll. Keep going. I'm actually sweating, so… 442 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:32,000 Good morning, my name is Julie Maitri, I'm from Court Administration. Sorry, I needed some comedic relief today, and that made my day. We have two contracts on the agenda. The first is Shelly Chauncey. The contract is in the amount of $46,800 with a term of. 443 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:57,000 January 1st, 2026 to December 31st, 2026, and this contract provides legal counsel for dependency court matters. And then the second contract is with Luongo Belwar LLP is in the amount of $46,800, the same term, January 1st, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and this contract also provides legal counsel for dependency. 444 00:40:57,000 --> 00:41:00,000 Sorry, that was a lot. Thank you so 445 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:03,000 much. Thank you. Have a good day. 446 00:41:03,000 --> 00:41:07,000 Uh, drug and alcohol. 447 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:13,000 Good morning, Kinsley, Deputy Director, Drug and Alcohol. We have 4 amendments across the state we're catching 448 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:15,000 up to that little 449 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:17,000 state impasse we had. So we 450 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:23,000 set rates, it's no cost to the county, they're all non-hospital rehabs. Colonial House Inc, Millerton Acquisition. 451 00:41:23,000 --> 00:41:25,000 Pocono Mountain and Treatment Trends. 452 00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:29,000 And I'm not cold. Thank you so much. That's… that's 2. 453 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:30,000 All 454 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:33,000 right, Kevin, motion to approve today's contracts. 455 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:37,000 Second. Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? 456 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:42,000 Any none, motion passes. Up next, Grants Emergency services. This is you again, Mr. Barman. 457 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,000 You 458 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:50,000 never ask, but I'm perfectly comfortable here. Three, uh, grants from emergency services, uh. 459 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:56,000 Once with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency from the term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 460 00:41:56,000 --> 00:42:01,000 Uh, to enhance ongoing county efforts in maintaining the county's hazardous materials safety program. 461 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:08,000 Second is with the same agency in the amount of $65,761 from July 1, 25 to June 30, 26th. 462 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:15,000 to improve emergency response to and recovery from radiological incidents in support of the requirements of Act 147. 463 00:42:15,000 --> 00:42:17,000 And the radiological Emergency Response Program. 464 00:42:17,000 --> 00:42:25,000 And finally, with the same agency, 62,138.39 from January 1, 26th to December 31, 26th. 465 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:32,000 for, uh, to address ongoing work performed by the Department of Emergency Services, Maintenance, and GIS maintenance. 466 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:35,000 Thank you, sir. Up next, public health. 467 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:36,000 Dr. 468 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,000 Franklin. 469 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:42,000 Got a big one. Good morning, Jean Franklin, Director of the Health 470 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:57,000 Department. I have one grant for your consideration. It is with the Women, Infant, Children's Food Supplement Program through the Department of Agriculture. It is for farmer market, uh, vouchers for our participants in the amount of $6,750. 471 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,000 Cool, thank 472 00:42:58,000 --> 00:43:03,000 you so much. Director Roman. 473 00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:09,000 Good morning, Commissioners. Jeanette Roman, Director for the Department of Workforce Development. We have one grant on today's 474 00:43:09,000 --> 00:43:11,000 agenda for your consideration. 475 00:43:11,000 --> 00:43:25,000 It's a grant with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and the amount of $299,333.05, with the term of July 1st, 2025 through June 30th of 2027. 476 00:43:25,000 --> 00:43:30,000 This grant is to support our temporary assistance for needy families for our youth programming. 477 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:32,000 Thank you, Director Roma. Thank you. 478 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:35,000 Can I have a motion to approve today's grants? So moved. 479 00:43:35,000 --> 00:43:41,000 Hey, discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. Motion passes. 480 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:46,000 Next, Commissioner's Reports. Commissioner Rowe? I have no reports. Commissioner Moskowitz. 481 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:50,000 I'll keep it going. Uh, no reports from me. Mr. Byronman, your report. 482 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:51,000 My 483 00:43:51,000 --> 00:43:56,000 record is the same as before. Point set aside for public comment on non-agenda items. 484 00:43:56,000 --> 00:44:04,000 We remind everyone that public comments should relate to matters germane to the Board of County Commissioners, items that are not within the authority or purview of the board should not be included in public comment. 485 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:10,000 Commons should be directed to the board, and there is a 3-minute time limit per person. We'll provide a 30-second warning, let you know when your time expires. 486 00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:16,000 If you'd like to make a public comment, if you're in person, please come to the podium, state your name and municipality before speaking. 487 00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:22,000 If you're connected through Zoom, you can raise your hand or press star 9 on your telephone keypad. Anyone here within the chamber wish to speak? 488 00:44:22,000 --> 00:44:25,000 Seeing none, now looking online. 489 00:44:25,000 --> 00:44:26,000 No 490 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:28,000 request to speak. Thank you, Mr. Barman. Can I have a motion to adjourn? 491 00:44:28,000 --> 00:44:31,000 Second, discussion? 492 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:39,000 All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, motion passes. Thank you, everyone. Have a wonderful day.