#184 March 8, 2016 11:00 A.M.  FULL BOARD PRESENT; Military veterans to whom we owe our gratitude in attendance: Robert L. Marks, Solicitor; Greg Molter, Planning Director; Doug Resseguie, Veterans Affairs Director; Scott Davis, Prison Lieutenant; Karen Huber; Don Earlston; Lee Reibsome, Jr.; and Darryll Purnell; Also present; Sue Kauwell, Prothonotary; Linda Weaver, Register & Recorder; Jesse Kline, Treasurer; Jessie Runkle, DRIVE Executive Director; Fred Gaffney, Columbia Montour Chamber ofCommerce; Jamie Shrawder, Danville Borough; Jay Wissler, Farm Bureau; C.F Herbert Zeager, Farm Bureau; Bob Stoudt, MARC Executive Director; P. Rilee Benjamin, Red Cross; Joanne Benjamin, Red Cross; Mikel Benjamin, Red Cross; Natalia Reibsome, Public; Kory Kramer, WKOK; Nikki Krize, WNEP; Chris Krepich, Keith Haupt, Press Enterprise; Mr. Holdren asked those sO inclined to rise for a prayer led by Solicitor RobertL. Marks. The Mr. Hartman moved to approve the minutes ofthe previous meeting. Mr. Finn seconded. On Mr. Finn moved to accept the Treasurer's1 report as presented. Mr. Hartman seconded. On called  Karen Blackledge, The Danville News.  Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. The meeting was then opened.  called vote, all voted in favor. vote, all voted in favor. General Account Disbursements General Account Receipts General Account Checking .40% Capital Reserve Fund .24% Operating Reserve .24% General MMA Total Checking, MMAs Act 13 Highway-Bridge .24% Act 44. .40% Children and Youth Checking .40% Flood Mitigation .40% Hazardous Material Account Checking 40% Human & Community Services Checking .40% Improvement Fund Checking .40% Liquid Fuels Checking .40% Medical Assistance Transportation .40% Offender Supervision Account Checking 40% Storm Water Ordinance Escrow Transit Fund Account Checking .40% Uniform 911 Surcharge .01%  $226,866.00 $103,785.71 $1,031,884.59 $29,646.10 $77,883.53 $0.00 $1,139,414.22 $127,447.25 $22,663.81 $415,199.33 $1,842.10 $15,980.93 $48,631.25 $12,903.18 $267,435.96 $101,049.53 $48,107.92 $30,611.05 $35,643.69 $347,941.86    #185  Mr. Holdren called for public comment. Jamie Shrawder, representing the Borough of] Danville, indicated that she received a call from Mr. Finn regarding flags at Riverfront Park and Memorial Park which had become tattered. She assured the board that the Borough would retire and replace those flags prior to Memorial Day. She also inquired about the 911 consolidation with Columbia County. Mr. Holdren responded that in order to move forward "we need capital to buy equipment." He said that PEMA needs to reallocate funds and that the Commissioners would Mr. Gaffney informed the Board that the Montour County Task Force has suspended thel March meeting and will instead hold an open meeting on March 31, at Geisinger. rJustin Drive 2 from 8 Mr. Wissler spoke on the Governor's budget and the impact on 4-H and Extension offices, which will result in shuttering the programs on June 30. He also invited the Board to the Montour Mr. Mike Benjamin spoke on the importance of the Red Cross and its consolidation into a 10- Under old business, Mr. Finn moved to advertise requests for proposals for the reconstruction of the courthouse façade and front stairs with bids due by 4j p.m. April 4. Mr. Hartman seconded. Mr. Hartman moved to accept the low bid from Nestlerode Contracting in the amount of $398,541.00 for Bridge No. 14 repairs. Other bids were from: Robert C. Young, $427,121.85; Ryland Construction Company, $447,131.56; Sikora Bros. Paving, $451,218.80; Kevin E. Raker Construction, $479,472.84; Don E. Bower, $493,733.00; Thomas Construction, $497,951.66; and Glenn O. Hawbaker, $526,925.90. Mr. Finn seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor. Under new business, Mr. Finn moved to approve the borrowing of$118,500.00: for the MARC North Branch Canal Trail construction. Montour County will be reimbursed by MARC through Mr. Holdren asked the public to assist FEMA with a flood risk management study. Mr. Finn moved to enter into a three- year contract with Nextera Energy Services to purchase electricity at a: rate of $0.06154 per KWH. Mr. Hartman seconded. On called vote, all voted in Mr. Finn moved to hire Dale Myers as a part-time correctional officer at the rate of$11.97 per hour effective March 14. Mr. Hartman seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  soon be meeting with state agencies to sort out the details.  until 9:30 a.m.  Delong Fairgrounds for an open Farm Bureau meeting on August 4.  county organization.  On called vote, all voted in favor.  state grant funding.  favor.    #186  Mr. Finn moved to approve FMLA for Correctional Officer Brian Robbins beginning March 2. Mr. Holdren read aloud and moved to adopt County Resolution No. R-3-8-16 urging the Commonwealth to pass a budget and restore funding tol human services. Mr. Hartman seconded. Mr. Hartman moved to enter into a contract on behalfo ofChildren & Youth Services with ISS for Mr. Holdren asked for letters ofinterest to be sent to the Board for vacancies on the Conservation District, Aging Office and Montour County Industrial Development Authority. Mr. Hartman read aloud and moved to adopt a Proclamation establishing March as American Mr. Holdren acknowledged the students, faculty, and staff oft the Danville Area School District for their ongoing exemplary progress in academics, leadership, agriculture, and athletics. Several DASD groups have advanced to district, state, and national competitions. Additionally, Mr. Finn moved toj pay the: following bills: General Account,489,627.26 ;Children & Youth,$78,819,07;Tnansit.s28,51096; ; Liquid Fuels,$34,520.73; Uniform 911,$28,342.25; Human and Community Service,$. Mr. Harman seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor. Mr. Finn read aloud and moved to adopt Resolution No. R-3-9-16 thanking veterans oft the first Gulf War and acknowledging their sacrifice as the war ended 25 years ago. Via a computer connection, children from Mrs. Betsy Finn's St. Cyril's Kindergarten class then sang and signed the Preamble to the Constitution ofthe United States of America and' "God Bless America"to the veterans, while holding a sign thanking them for their service. Mr. Finn, on behalfofthe Board of Commissioners, then invited the veterans to ai reception which the Commissioners  Mr. Hartman seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  On called vote, all voted in favor.  ITservices. Mr. Finn seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  Red Cross Month. Mr. Finn seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  DASDH has been ranked as 39th in the Commonwealth.  personally sponsored.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Trevor S. Finn, Commissioner