#257  March 9, 2021 11:00. A.M.  FULL BOARD PRESENT; Also present: Sue Kauwell, Prothonotary; Greg Molter, Planning/Zoning Director; Ryan Craig, IT; Bob Stoudt, MARC; Tim Hippensteel, DRIVE; Lloyd Bunch, Charles Billet, Public; Geri Gibbons, Press Enterprise; Rick Mr. Holdren asked those sO inclined to rise for aj prayer led by Solicitor Robert L. Marks. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. The meeting was then opened. Mr. Hartman moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Finn seconded.  Dandes, The Daily Item.  On called vote, all voted in favor. General Account Disbursements General Account Receipts General Account Checking .05% Capital Reserve Fund.10% Operating Reserve.10% Total Checking Act 13 Highway-Bndge.1096 Act 44 .05% Act 89.10% Children and Youth Checking .05% Facilities Fund.10% Flood Mitigation .05%  $491,318.05 $238,507.91 $919,878.04 $9,852.67 $366,319.71 $1,296,050.42 $232,381.98 $117,444.23 $146,753.06 $395,258.33 $87,626.26 $2,815.83 $15,008.86 $107,656.09 $9,869.26 $185,012.76 $42,306.08 $34,961.05 $723,611.95  Hazardous Material Account Checking .05% Human & Community Services Checking .05% Improvement Fund Checking .05% Liquid Fuels Checking .05% Offender Supervision Account Checking .17% Storm Water Ordinance Escrow Uniform 911 Surcharge .05%  Mr. Hartman moved to accept the Treasurer's: report as presented. Mr. Finn seconded. On Mr. Holdren called for public comment. Mr. Bunch expressed concern that gun rights might be taken away. Mr. Finn noted the Board recently passed a resolution that no County employee would, in the course oftheir duties, knowingly violate the rights of citizens as provided ini the Bill of Rights. He suggested Mr. Bunch contact state  called vote, all voted in favor.  legislators.    #258  Mr. Hippensteel briefed the Board on broadband expansion in the County funded by CARES Act dollars. He said despite delays due to weather and Covid-related issues, the initiative isi in a good place as key spots - such as. Bald Top have been installed and are ready to go. Work in Anthony and Mayberry townships continues. Originally, the broadband required line ofsite, he said, but new technology can reach residences much better and because of that, there will be some coverage in all ofl Montour County. Mr. Holdren said this is an example ofhow well aj public-private enterprise can make Mr. Stoudt spoke to the Board about the settlement agreement between Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and Talen Energy, and how that would affect the Montour Preserve. Once Talen ceases coal combustion at its Montour plant and no longer needs water from the dam for its operations, Talen will donate the dam, the preserve, surrounding buildings and land to a governmental or non-governmental 501(c)(3) organization. Additionally, Talen will escrow $1,000,000.00 to ensure upkeep of the property. Mr. Stoudt noted neither Montour County government nor MARC has the knowledge or expertise to maintain the dam. Mr. Holdren suggested reaching out to state Under correspondence, receipt of al letter was noted from the Montour County Historical Society. The organization asked to be notified should artifacts be uncovered during the installation of any solar panels, and ifa artifacts are found, they be turned over to the Under old business, Mr. Holdren moved to approve an amendment to an agreement with SEDA-COG to administer the Covid-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program. Mr. Hartman seconded. The amendment changes the per application fee to $340.00 not to Under new business, Mr. Molter briefed the Board on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program through the state Department ofHuman Services. Montour has received $1,198,992.43 to assist eligible individuals with rent and utilities costs. Income guidelines are 80 percent of the areai median income, meaning, for example, that a family ofthree can have an annual income of $54,950.00 and be eligible to receive aid. The state iss still refining rules of the program, but Mr. Molter said Montour County Human Services hopes to be able start taking applications by March 15. Information on the program is posted to Montour County's website. Additionally, the County has established anew email and phone number: for those interested in participating in the program. Mr. Hartman moved to approve the program. Mr. Finn seconded. On called vote, all voted in Mr. Holdren moved to approve the annual CCAP Web Program enrollment agreement of Mr. Holdren moved to approve a' Tourism Grant application of $30,000.00 by Danville Little League for its senior division field light replacement project. Mr. Hartman  significant improvements at al low cost.  legislators and DCNR for ai meeting on how to proceed.  society. Mr. Holdren said that will bej part of DEP oversite.  exceed $6,610.00. On called vote, all voted ini favor.  favor.  $3,950.00. Mr. Hartman seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.    #259  Mr. Hartman moved to disencumber $60,000.00 in Liquid Fuels funds earmarked for Bridge 15in Anthony Township. Mr. Holdren seconded. The money was originally encumbered a number of years ago, but the bridge was destroyed in flooding in 2018. It was replaced using FEMA funds, SO the encumbered funds are no. longer necessary. On Mr. Hartman moved to appoint Brett Johnson to at three-year term on the MARC Board effective April 23 to replace outgoing member Kendra Boell. Mr. Holdren seconded, thanking Dr. Boell for her service. On called vote, all voted in favor. Mr. Hartman moved to appoint Michele Jenkins to the Children & Youth Services Advisory Board. Mr. Holdren seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor. Mr. Holdren moved to affirm the hiring of Cynthia Zablocky as aj part-time Députy Coroner at an hourly rate of $12.50 effective March 1.1 Mr. Hartman seconded.. On called Mr. Hartman moved toj promote. Amy Hertzog to Caseworker 2 effective March 15. Mr. Mr. Holdren moved to approve intermittent Family Medical Leave Act leave for William Wilt, Prison Warden, effective March 8. Mr. Hartman seconded. On called vote, all voted Mr. Holdren moved toj pay the following bills: General Account, $190,088.72; Children & Youth, $24,758.40; Uniform 911, $0; Human and Community Service, $1,826.15; Facilities, $3,938.43; Liquid Fuels, $142.82; Other Funds, $3,875.13. Mr. Hartman  called vote, all voted in: favor.  vote, all voted in favor.  Holdren seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  in favor.  seconded. On called vote, all voted in favor.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  hblyhBerdm Holly A.Brandon, ChiefClerk