Page 33  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM AVAILABLE November 2, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (via Zoom), Kevin! McConlogue, New Age Examiner  Lori Bennett  Rick Wilbur opened the Meeting at 10:02 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Public Comment (Agenda Items Only):  Erniel Kingr madet the motion to add thei following items tot the agenda which werel brought toi the Discuss and vote to approvel hiring Joshua Sudigala as Telecommunicator Trainee with911. Discuss and vote to approve the payment ofi invoices that were presented tot the Tom! Henry second thel Motion1 to add thesei items to1 the agenda. Motion carried.  attention oft the Commissioners after the agenda had! beenp posted.  Commissioners.  Tom Henry made a motion to approve the agenda. Ernie! King second the Motion. Motion carried.  Old Business: None New Business: Chief Clerk Report-None Solicitor. Report-N/A  Commissioner Henry made a. motiont to approve the hiring of. Joshua Sudigala as aTelecommunicator Trainee with 911.. Joshua has successfully passed allr required pre-employment: testing and background Commissioner Henry made a motioni to approve thei invoices presented for payment. Alli invoices have been reviewed by the Commissioners. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. Lori Bennett asked for an update ont the solar meeting that was previously discussed. The Commissioners told Ms. Bennett therei isal meeting Friday, November 3, 2023 with the school district Warren Howeler inquired as tol how many open positions are: stilli in 911. The Commissioners explained this new! hire willh help but in ordert to get the department fullys staffed, itr needs2 or 3 more employees. Mr. Howeler also asked for ant update ont the union contract negotiations." The Commissioners explained we have receivedi two drafts for reviewf for the groups who have already signed. Chief Clerk Franko said there is another meeting between the AFSCME representative, the arbitrator and the County's! lawyer There being nof further business to come before the Commissioners at this time. Tom Henry made the  checks. Ernie! King second the Motion. Motion carrièd.  Public Comment:  and everything to date has just been informational.  Thursday, November. 2, 2023 regarding the union group who wentt to arbitration. Motion toa adjourn. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur adjourned the meeting at 10:12a.m.    Page 34  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM AVAILABLE November 8, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Atty. Paull Litwin, Solicitor  Press: Visitors:  Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (viaz Zoom), Kevin! McConlogue, New Age Examiner  John Alunni, Children & Youth Director, Lori Bennett  Rick Wilbur opened the Meeting at 10:17 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Public Comment (Agenda Items Only):  Commissioner Wilbur madet the motion toa add thei following item tot the agenda which was brought to Discuss and vote toa approve the promotion of Deanna Habibt to Case Work Supervisor. Commissioner King second the Motiont toa addt these items toi the agenda. Motion carried. Commissioner Henry madea a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner King second the Motion.  the attention oft the Commissioners: after the agendal had been posted.  Motion carried. Oid Business:  Ernie King made ar motion to approve the October 24, 2023 and November 2, 2023 meeting minutes.  Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  New Business: Chief Clerk Report-None needed.  Solicitor Report-Executive: session was held priort tot the meeting regarding al litigation matter. No action Commissioner Wilbur presented the 2024 calendar with Martin Luther King Jr. Daya addeda as an additional holiday. Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the calendar. Commissioner King Rick Wilbur discussed the needf for an additional judget for the 44th. Judicial Districtt that would be shared between Wyoming and Sullivan Counties. Rick Wilbur made the motion tos sign the letter of support. Commissioner Wilburr madet the motion toz approve the hiring ofH Hallock and Shannon CPAst to preform the County's annualf financial statements for the 2021 and 2022 audits. Commissioner King second the Commissioner Henryr madea a motion to approve Trehab tos submit for PHARE fundingi for housing assistance whicht targets personsi inr recovery. Commissioner King second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick) Wilbur discussed two different quotes from Clear Ballot which were for 1-year and! 5-year contracts on warranty and: software! licenses for Elections. Commissioner Wilbur made a motion to approve the 1- year contract based oni the amount the County receives for1 the Election Integrity Grant. This grant helps Tom Henry made a motioni top payf forav welcome: adf for Wyoming County int the Arts and Artists Tour Guide. This ist the second annual tour with the first having resounding success. Commissioner Henry also addedt tot the motion to add this tot the County budget going forward. Rick' Wilbur second the Motion.  secondi the Motion. Motion carried.  Erniel King second thel Motion. Motion carried.  Motion. Motion carried.  payf for this service. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  Motion carried.    Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM AVAILABLE November 8, 2023  Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the promotion of CO Allen Turner to Corporal at the Commissioner Wilbur made a motion toa approve unpaid FMLAI intermittent leavet for Charles Mead beginning 11/1/2023 and ending 5/1/2024. Commissioner Henry second the Motion. Motion carried. Ernie Kingr made ar motion to approve one Children & Youth contract that was presented toi them. Tom Tom Henry made a motiont to approve the promotion of Deanna Habib to Case Work Supervisor. Ernie  Jail. Commissioner Wilbur second the Motion. Motion carried.  Henrys second the Motion. Motion carried. Kings second the Motion. Motion carried.  Public Comment:  Lori Bennett invited the Commissioners toa a' Veterans Day program at the Tunkhannock High School on Warren Howeler asked when they coulde expect the 20241 budget tol be completed. Commissioner Wilbur explained they plan onr meeting withi individual departments int the upcoming week tot finalize numbers. There being noi further business to come beforet the Commissioners att thist time. Tom Henry madet the  Friday, November 10, 2023 at9:00a.m.  Motion to adjourn. Ernie Kings second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m.    Page 35  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM. AVAILABLE November 16, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (viaz Zoom), Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner  None  Rick Wilbur opened the Meeting at1 10:01 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag.  Public Comment (Agenda Items Only):  Commissioner Henry madea at motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner King second the Motion.  Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Chief Clerk Report-None Solicitor Report-None  Commissioner King madea a motion to approve the bills forp payment. Allt three Commissioners have reviewed thei invoices for accuracy. Commissioner Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  Public Comment:  Warren Howeler askedf for an update on1 the 20240 county budget. Commissioner Wilbur sent out the departmental! budgets this week and will starti individual meetings tomorrow. He is hoping thei first or Mr. Howeler also askedf for an update ont the union contracts. Chief Clerk Franko explained the agreements withi the two groups whol have already voteda and approved are with the respected union representatives fori final review before signing and print. The countyi iss still awaiting ana arbitration: award There being nof further business to come before the Commissioners: att this time. Commissioner Henry made the Motion to adjourn. Commissioner King second the Motion. Motion carried.  second week of December, tol have ito complete and postedt for review.  fort the third group.  Rick Wilbur adjourned the meeting at1 10:09a a.m.  A  Kag  p    Page 36  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOMAVAILABLE November 22, 2023  In Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Atty. Paul Litwin, Solicitor,  Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (via Zoom), Bob Baker, New Age Examiner Sheriff Robert Roberts, Sheriff, Atty. Tim Carroll, Public Defender, Theresa McCloskey, Nurse Family, Lori Bennett, Anonymous Participant (viaz Zoom)  Rick Wilbur opened thel Meeting at1 10:13 a.m. Public Comment (Agendal Items Only): Commissioners after the agenda had been posted.  Thei following items needt to be added tot the agenda. These were brought tot the attention oft the Discuss and vote to approve the resignation of Amy Richards, Children & Youth Caseworker, effective December: 28, 2023. Tom Henry made the motion to add this tot the agenda. Rick Discuss and vote to approve openinga a second General Fund bank account with People's Security Banko due to a check washing scam. Rick' Wilbur madet the motion to add to the agenda. Discuss and vote to approve adding authorized. signatures tot the new General Fund Account. Tom! Henry madet the motion to add tot the agenda. Rick Wilbur: second the motion. Motion Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner King second the Motion.  Wilburs second the motion. Motion carried. Erniel Kings second the motion. Motion carried.  carried. Motion carried. Old Business:  Ernie Kingr made ar motion to approve the November 8, 2023 and November 16, 2023 meeting minutes.  Rick Wilburs secondt the motion. Motion carried.  New Business:  Chief Clerk Report- Attended the annual CCAP Fall Conference in Hershey as well as the Newly Elected Officials workshop. This was very! beneficial and made many valuable connections throughout thes state. Commissioner King was presented an award att the annual CCAP Fall Conference. The PCORP Brady Koch Awardi ist for Outstanding Contributions to PCORP and Wyoming County Risk Management Program. Tom Henry made the motion to approve the resignation of Melissa Kuns, Maintenance, effective December 15, 2023. Rick Wilbur. second the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Wilbur madet the motion to approve the bills for payment. These were previously reviewed fora accuracy. Commissioner Henry second the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Henry made the motion to approve the resignation of Amy Richards, Children & Youth Caseworker, effective December: 28, 2023. Commissioner Wilbur second the motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur madet the motion to approve opening a second General Fund checking account through People's Security Bank due to a check washing scam. Commissioner Wilbur statedi the washed checks were caughte early and no county money! had been! lost. There are security precautions in place through the Treasurer's office and there is an openi investigation with the DA's office and FBI. Ernie King second Rick Wilbur: also made a motion to approve adding the current authorized signatures tot the new General  Solicitor Report-None  the motion. Motion carried.  Fund checking account. Ernie! King second1 the motion. Motion carried.    Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM. AVAILABLE November 22, 2023  Public Comment:  Theresa McCloskey, Treasurert fort the Wyoming County Food Pantry presented the Commissioners with ATEFAP grant opportunity. This can) be used for upgrading services inr rural counties, The grant application is due December 8,2 2023 and Ms. McCloskey committed to getting allt the information Lori Bennett wanted tot thankJ John Alunni, Human Services Director, and the Commissioners for their There being not further business to come beforet the Commissioners att this time. Commissioner King made the Motion to adjourn. Commissioner Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  together fori the next Commisione/smeting: for review and discussion.  outstanding heip with al homeless! individual recently.  Rick' Wilbur adjourned the meeting at 10:40a a.m.  / * Kione  4UD    Page 37  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM. AVAILABLE November 30, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner Theresa McCloskey, Nurse Family (viaz Zoom)  Riçk' Wilbur opened the Meeting at 10:01 a.m. withi the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Public Comment (Agenda Items Only):  Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner King second the Motion.  Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Chief Clerk Report- None Solicitor Report-None  Commissioner Henry madet the motion to approve thel bills for payment. These were previously reviewed for accuracy. Commissioner King second the motion. Motion carried.  Public Comment:  Commissioner Wilbura announced" the 2024 budget has beeni finalized and will be advertised for posting withint the nextf few weeks. There are noi increases int taxes and no services cut. Allt three Commissioners wantedi to note1 there! hast been an additional line item added for $50,000 to pay for services tol help There! being not further business to come before the Commissioners att this time. Commissioner King madet the Motion to adjourn. Commissioner Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  homeless individuals whent they are in need.  Rick Wilbur: adjourned ther meeting at 10:10a.m.  A9