Page 16  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM AVAILABLE June 6, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie! King (via Phone), Commissioners, Atty. Paul Litwin,  Solicitor (Viaz Zoom), Amber Franko, Deputy Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier Dennis Phelps, Trehab, John Alunni, C&Y Director, Christina Solomon, C&Y, Kelly Heatherman, C&Y, Lisa Johnston, C&Y, Jordan Flynn, C&Y, Meagan. Janiszewski, C&Y,  Lori Bennett  Rick Wilbur, Chairman opened the Meeting at: 10:01 a.m. witht the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Rick Wilburr moved1 to approve thel May 23, 2023 regular Meetingr minutes. Tom Henry second the Rick Wilburr moved to approve invoices for payment. Tom Henry second thel Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur announced the retirement ofWilliam Gaylord, Chief Clerk, effective Friday, June 2, 2023. Tom Henry moved to approve the resignation. Rick Wilbur: second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur movedi to approve the promation of Amber Franko, Deputy Chief Clerk, to Chief Clerk effective Monday, June! 5,2 2023. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henry moved to appoint. Amber Franko as the Open Records Officer, replacing' William Gaylord, effective Monday, June! 5, 2023. Rick Wilbur second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilburr moved tol hire Lynne Binner ast the Deputy Chief Clerk to replace Amber Franko. Lynne will be part time effective Monday, June 19, 2023. Tom Henrys second the Motion. Motion carried. John Alunni presented the Commissioners with Children & Youth contracts for approval. Tom Henry made a motion1 to approve and sign the contracts. Rick Wilbur secondi thel Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilburr moved to approve the Proclamation for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation week whichi is June 5th through. June gth. Tom Henry commented on all oft the hard work and dedication he sees int the C&Ys staff and commended them for the tireless jobst they have. Tom Henry second the Rick Wilbur discussed thee earmarking of $40,000 from Marcellus. Act 131 funds annually to finance reduced rides for seniorsi in Wyoming County througha program with SWCT/Trehab. Effective. July 1, 2023, seniors age 65+, that live in Wyoming County can ridei for $1 pert trip, anywhere within the service schedule. Rick Wilbur moved toa approve the spending for this project. Tom Henry second the Motion. Rick Wilbur discussed. spending $25,000: from ARP funds to assist the Wyoming County Airport Authority inr removing treesf from the end oft the runway whichy would allowt their license tol be renewed. He commented ont the issues theset trees are causing, asi it makes it very difficult for planes to take off. Rick Wilbur moved toa approve the: spending for this project. Tom Henry secondt the Motion. Motion carried. There being not further business to come before the Commissioners at thist time. Rick Wilbur made the  Motion. Motion carried.  Motion madel by Rick Wilbur. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  Motioni to adjourn. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman: adjourned the meeting at 10:35 a.m.  P34    Page 17  Wyoming County Commissioners Work Session Meeting  ZOOMAVAILABLE June 15, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (By Zoom)'  Rick Wilbur, Chairman, called the meetingt to order at1 10:06 a.m.  Rick Wilburr moved to approve thei invoices for payment after review from the Commissioners. Ernie Commissioners discussed ani issue brought tot their attention at Lake Winola. Because oft the warm winter, ani invasive species of plant has inundated the lake this year causing very poor water quality. Rick Wilbur moved tot take $5,0001 from the Marcellus Legacy Grantt tol help treat the lake. Tom Henry second Tom Henry movedt tot take $10,000 from ARPI funds for Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium foral work-based learningi internship whichy would help 12 students who residei in Wyoming County who are currently denied access to other forms ofv work-based learning. Ernie King second the Motion. There! being nof further business to come beforei the Commissioners at this time, Rick Wilbur made the  Kings second thel Motion. Motion carried.  the Motion. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  Motioni to adjourn. Tom Henry's second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m.  wswd  asdlnaf    Page 18  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM. AVAILABLE June 20, 2023  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King (vial Phone), Commissioners, Atty. Paull Litwin,  Solicitor (Viaz Zoom), Amber Franko, Deputy Chief Clerk  Press: Visitors:  Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier (Viaz Zoom) DA. Joe Peters, District Attorney, Jeff Porter, Director 911 Communications,  Atty. Tim Carroll, Adult Public Defender  Rick Wilbur, Chairman opened the Meeting at1 10:05a a.m. session minutes. Ernie King second thel Motion. Motion carried.  Rick Wilbur moved to approve the. June 6, 2023 regular Meeting minutes and. June 15, 2023 work John Alunni presented the Commissioners with Children & Youth contracts for approval. Tom Henry madea a motion to approve and sign the contracts. Rick Wilbur second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur discussed the upcoming closing ont the AG Building. This iss scheduled for. June 22, 2023. DAJ Joe! Peters' presented the Commissioners with a contingency fee agreement to vote ona and sign regarding a mattert that came up withint the last 24 hours. Tom Henry motioned to amend the agenda to Tom Henry movedt to approve ands signt the contingencyi fee agreement with MarkJ. Bern & Partners, LLP regarding the matter presented by Mr. Peters. Rick' Wilbur: second the Motion. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Commissioners at thist time. Tom Henry madet the  include this. Rick Wilbur secondi the Motion. Motion carried.  Motion1 to adjourn. Rick Wilbur secondt the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman adjourned the meeting at: 10:29a.m.  2/