Page 38  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available October 11, 2022  In Press: Visitors:  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Erniel King, Commissioners, Paul Litwin, Solicitor, Bill Gaylord,  Chief Clerk  Kevin! McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Rick Hiduk, Endless Mountain. Lifestyle; (Via John Alunni, Human Service Director; Lynelle Farber, Planning Director; Business Professional Women: Erica Rogler, Laura Dickson, Alisha Myers, Terri Detrick, Mary  Zoom) Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier Tempest, Michelle! Shotwell.  Rick Wilbur, Chairman opened the Meeting at 10:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Alligence toi the Flag. Tom Henry movedt to approve the September 27, 20221 Meeting minutes. Ernie! King second the Motion. Tom Henryr movedt to amend the Meeting Agenda toi include Municibid pick-up Bid and quote for the F-250 Pick-up; Bid $30,000.00. Rick Wilbur second the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henryr movedt toA Adopt al Proclamation proclaiming October 16, 2022 through October 22, 2022 as National Business' Women's Week in Wyoming County. Rick Wilbur second the Motion. Motion carried. Members oft the BPW were present fort the Proclamation signing and Picture. Rick' Wilbur moved to approve the bills as presented and reviewed. Ernie King second the Motion. Rick' Wilbur moved to declare October 2022 as Domestic' Violence Awareness Month in Wyoming County and wear purple on October 20, 2022 as Awareness Day. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. There being not further business to come before the Commissioners att this time. Ernie King madet the  Motion carried.  Motion carried.  Motion to adjourn. Tom! Henrys second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman adjourned the meeting at: 10:30 a.m.  he  9 n4    Page 39  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available October 25, 2022  In Press: Visitors:  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Paull Litwin, Solicitor, Bill Gaylord,  Chief Clerk  Kevinl McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier; (Viaz Zoom) Janet & Bill: Shaw, Senaca Park, Gerald Coolbaugh, Dawn Rogers, R.V. Martin, Lake Carey Loop, Frank Miller, Ben Norris, Jeff Porter, Lloyd Burton, 911 Employees, John Alunni,  Rick Hiduk, Endless Mountain Lifestyle  Human Service Director  Rick Wilbur, Chairman called the Meeting to Order following the Wyoming County Prison Board Tom Henry movedt to approve the October 11, 2022, Meeting minutes. Ernie Kings second the Motion.  Meeting. Motion carried.  Rick Wilbur moved to add the followingi itemst tot the Agenda: 2. Approve Scam7 Tec Contracti fori the Prothonotary Office. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  1. Approve Bills as presented  Rick Wilburr moved to approve the bills as presented. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. The Commissioners reported the Church Street Danal Housei in Eatonville Demolition Projecti is complete. The Commissioners rescheduled the November gth Commissioners Meeting to the gth of November The Commissioner's announced that Lloyd Burton, 911 Tele- Communicator was selected by the Greater Wyoming Area Chamber of Comerence to receive an awardi for firstr responders. Lloyd received "The Elevated Young Professionals Network Hero oft the Year Award". The Commissioners commended Lloyd Ernie Kingr moved to approve the hiring ofA Alberta Gozikowski, Administrative Assistant, Sheriff Rick) Wilburr movedi to approve and accept the bid from Scam Teci fori the Prothonotary Office document recordings; Estimated Cost- $135,923.00. Funding with Act 131 funds. Tom Henry second the Motion. Mike Rogers, Recycling Coordinator updated the Commissioners on the Recycling Center. Mike reported the Market costs have gone down resulting inl Low Revenue, but we continue toi increase the volumni to R.V. Martin updated the Commissioners ont the Lake Carey Triathlon; 53 Registered, wasag greats success, There beingr no further business to come before the Commissioners att this time. Tom Henry made the  Barni is not complete. because of Election. Day.  for his professionalism and a jobv well done.  Department. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  recycle. Commissioners' Thanked Mike and hiss staff for ane excellent. Job.  working onr nexty years Event in September.  Motion toa adjourn. Erniel King secondt the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairmpgpadjourned the meetinga at 10:50 a.m.  F  E    Page 40  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  WORK SESSION MEETING  October 27, 2022  In Press: Visitors:  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Erniel King, Commissioners, Bill Gaylord, Chief Clerk  (Viaz Zoom) Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier  Dennis Phelps, Trehab  Rick Wilbur, Chairman called the Meetingt to Order at: 10:00a a.m.  Bid Opening CDBG Environmental Review Proposal Thei following were received: 1. BAHAI Enviromental 2, M&L Associates  Following of review of Fee rates submitted:  Rick Wilbur moved to award the CDBG Environmentall review to BAHA Environmental with the lowest There beingr not further! business to come before the Commissioners at this time. Tom Henry madet the  fee rates. Tom Henry second thel Motion. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn. Rick Wilbur: second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman: adjourned the meeting at: 10:10a.m.    Page 41  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available November 9, 2022  In Press: Visitors:  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Paul Litwin, Solicitor, Bill Gaylord,  Chief Clerk  Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier; (Viaz Zoom) Dennis Phelps, Trehab; Janet & Bill Shaw, Linda Coolbaugh, Gerald Coolbaugh, Dawn  Rick Hiduk, Endless Mountain Lifestyle Rogers, Senaca Park  Rick Wibur, Chairman opened the Meeting at 10:00 a.m. withi the Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag. Ernie Kingr movedt to approve the October 25, 2022 Meeting minutes and the October 27, 2022 Work Rick' Wilbur moved to approve the bills as presented. Erniel King second the Motion. Motion carried. Ernie! King movedt to ratify the Ordiance forming thel Park Board. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion Tom Henry moved to adopt the Park Rules Ordiance. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henry: moved to approve and signa a new Pitney Bowes Postage Machine Contract which includesa new machine and al lower monthly cost, 5-year Contract. Erniel King secondi the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henry movedt to approve a new Bank Account for the Hazardous Mitigation Fund. Ernie King second Rick' Wilbur madet the Motioni to Amend the Agenda adding the PA Commission on Crime and Deliquency Contract for Victims Services. Tom Henrys second the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henry moved to approve the PCORP Grant Project inciuding restoringt the Courthouse door used as ane exit door. Project cost $20,000.00. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. Ernie Kingr movedt to adopta af Resolution toi implement Act 57 of2022 Property Tax Penalty Waiver Tom Henry movedt to adopt a Resolution approving the Minority Business Enterprise Plan. Ernie King Tom Henry movedt to adopta a Resolution approving the. Application to DCED for the CDBGI Funding. Ernie Tom Henry: moved to approve Richard' Wilbur ast the Secion! 504 Officer. Ernie Kings second the Motion. Tom Henry moved to approve the ResdimaiAttDaphcement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Ernie Tom Henry movedt to approve the PHARE Funding Application fo $140,0001 to be used for Housing Rehab Ernie! Kingr moved to approve thet two Human Services Contract with CEO. Tom Henry second the  Session Meeting Minutes. Tom Henry: second the! Motion. Motion carried.  carried.  thel Motion. Motion carried.  Provisions." Tom Henrys secondi the Motion. Motion carried.  second the Motion. Motion carried. King second thel Motion. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  Kings second the Motion. Motion carried. Plan. Erniel King second thel Motion. Motion carried.  Motion. Motion carried.    Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available November 9, 2022  Ernie! Kingr moved to approve the Children & Youth Purchase Service Contract with Central County Youth Tom Henrya approved the Maximus Cost Allocation. Agreement through Septemer 30, 2025. Ernie King Rick Wilbur moved to approve ands signt the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency' Victims Service Rick Wilbur moved to close Seneca Parke effective todayf fori the season. Tom Henrysecond the Motion. There being not further business to come before the Commissioners att this time. Ernie King made the  Center and' Valley) Youth House. second the Motion. Motion carried.  Grant. Ernie! Kings secondt thel Motion. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  Motion to adjourn. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick' Wilbur, Chairman: adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m.  L  lf S M/ AKs    Page 42  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  ZOOM. AVAILABLE November 23, 2022  InA Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie King, Commissioners, Atty. Paul Litwin, Solicitor  (Viaz Zoom), Amber Franko, Deputy Chief Clerk Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier  Press: Visitors:  Bob Baker, New Age Examiner; Rick Hiduk, Endless Mountain Lifestyle (Via Zoom), Jeff Porter, 911 Communication Director, Ralph Schwartz, EMA Director, Allen Grow, Deputy EMAI Director, Charles Mead, GIS Coordinator, Linda Coolbaugh, Seneca Park, Dan Thompkins & Sue Polloks, Kitson Arts  Rick Wilbur, Chairman opened the Meeting at 10:05 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag. Tom Henry moved to approve the November: 9, 2022 regular Meeting minutes. Erniel King secondt the  Motion. Motion carried.  Paull Litwina addressed ther needf for an Executive. Session following the meeting.  Ernie Kingr moved to approve invoices for payment. Tom Henrys second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilburi informed thes group that the Proposed! 2023 County Budget is complete and posted ont the county website for publici inspection. Her noted this is preliminary and can still change before the final Tom Henry movedt to approve. AMP: service agreements. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion carried. Erniel King moved toa approve and signt the Department of Homeland: Security Regional Grant. Tom Henry Tom Henry moved to approve CDBG submission of application fort funding. Ernie King second the The approval oft the 20230 calendar is on! hold until union negotiations are complete. Ernie! King movedi to Amend the Agenda addingt the hiring of Alissa McMickens int the Sheriff Tom Henry moved to Amendt the Agenda to approve two Children &) Youth contracts. Ernie King second Dan Thompkins, Cofounder of Kitson Arts, spoke to the groupa abouta a Wyoming County Arts & Artist Tour which will be heldi throughout Wyoming County. This self-guided tour willi feature various artists at Charles Mead, GIS Coordinator, updated the group on broadband. studies that arel being done throughout the county. Residents oft thec county can report data they collect tot the FCCtor more accurately update charts and graphs. The Commissioners. stated al link to the FCC will be put onto the Jeff Porter, 911 Communication Director, informed the groupt that Starlink has become available to1 the county. Thec county! has purchaseda a unit and has had great results with testing ina areas that currently Atty. Paul Litwin called fora an Executive: session at1 10:47a.m. No further action takent following Executive. Session; Tom Henry made themotiont to adjourn. Ernie King second the Motion. Motion  ratification ont December 27, 2022.  second the Motion. Motion carried. Motion. Motion carried.  Department. Rick Wilburs secondt the Motion. Motion carried.  the Motion. Motion carried. 261 local business May 5-7,2023.  Wyoming County webpage.  have little tor no cell phone, cable, etc  carried.,  4  DA    Page 43  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available December 6, 2022  In Press: Visitors:  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Erniek King, Commissioners, Paull Litwin, Solicitor, Bill Gaylord,  Chief Clerk  Kevin McConlogue, New Age! Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier;  John Alluni, Children & Youth  Rick Wilbur, Chairman opened the Meeting at 10:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag. Ernie Kingr moved to approve the November 23, 2022 Meeting minutes. Rick Wilbur. second the Motion. Ernie King movedt to approve the bills as presented. Rick Wilbur: second the Motion. Motion carried. Tom Henry: moved to approve and hire Diversified Payroll Service effective. January 1, 2023.T They will process allo oft the Counties payroll. Erniel King secondt the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur reported that SEIU Jail Guards and Cooks Union Contract has been settled. Tom Henry moved to approve anda accept the SEIU Contract as negotiated, effective. January 1, 2023. Ernie King Ernie King movedi to approve and sign the two Children & Youth Purchase Service Agreements.Tom Dr. Eric Resinger gave an update on Seneca Park and also askedt to vote for the PAF River of the Year the There! beingr noi further business to come before the Commissioners at this time. Erniel King made the  Motion carried.  second the Motion. Motion carried. Henry second the Motion. Motion carried.  Susquehanna River.  Motion to adjourn. Tom Henry second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:35 a.m.  woswe    Ki    Page 44  Wyoming County Commissioners Meeting  Zoom Meeting Available December 20, 2022  In Press: Visitors: Board Meeting. Motion carried.  Attendance: Rick Wilbur, Tom Henry, Ernie! King, Commissioners, Paul Litwin, Solicitor, Bill Gaylord,  Chief Clerk  Kevin McConlogue, New Age Examiner; Warren Howeler, Rocket Courier;  Rick Hiduk, Endless Mountain! Lifestyle Jeff Porter, 911 Director; John Alluni, C&YD Director  Rick Wilbur, Chairman called thel Meeting to order at1 10:10 a.m. following the Wyoming County Prison Ernie! King moved to approve the December 6, 2022 Meeting minutes. Tom Henry second the Motion. Rick Wilbur moved to add the Tax & Anticipation Notei for 2023 bid opening tot the Agenda. Ernie King Rick Wilburr movedt to approve the 2023 Calendar whichi includes Meetings and Holidays. Ernie King The Commissioners recognized thet following New' Voter Hall of Famei inductors for 50) yearsi inarow voting ing general elections: Dorothy' Wagner, Carl & Marie Packer, Philip Warzler, Nile Lee Clark, Nancy  second the Motion. Motion carried. second the Motion. Motion carried.  Kovalchick, Edward O'Malley, Karen Bishop, Margaret O'Malley, Richard Miner.  Bid Opening 2023 Tax & Anticipation Note:  $1,000,000.00 3.71% 4.49%  $2,000,000.00 3.71% 4.29%  People Security Bank PS Bank  Rick Wilbur movedi to accept the Tax Bidi from People Security Bank- 51,00,00.00at3.715. The Commissioners' voted to abolisht the Covid Leave Policy effective. January1 1, 2023. Rick Wilbur made the Motiont to abolish the Covid Leave Policy. Ernie King second. Motion carried. The Commissioners reported the passing of Anna Ostrowski of Falls, PA. She was: 106 years old and we believe she to havel beent the oldest living resident in Wyoming County. Tom Henry moved to appoint Glenn Layaout tot the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Boardi fillinga vacancy. Ernie Kings secondi the! Motion. Motion carried. There being nof further business to come before the Commissioners at thist time. Tom Henry made the Motion to adjourn. Erniel King second the Motion. Motion carried. Rick Wilbur, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.  Erniel King second the Motion. Motion carried.