AGENDA  WEDNESDAV-ALGISIAZDIAPAN, PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING  1. Callt to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.  PUBLIC COMMENIQUESTIONS CONCERNING TODAY'S. AGENDA  1. Approve. August 2, 2023. Agenda. 2. Approve July 19,2023 Meeting Minutes. 3. Approve. July 26, 2023 Conference Minutes. 4. Approve payment from GENERAL: FUNDS (County Bills). 5. Approve payment from PCEHIF. 6. Approve payment from BRIDGEI REPAIR. ACCOUNT  $479,544.13 $86,019.50 $59,345.55  PERSONNEL  1. Motion tol hirel RYAN: MCGAVIN as Communication Dispatcher Trainee for the 911 Center fora 40-hour work week, 2. Motion toj promote BENJAMIN. AMMERMANN to Senior Probation Officer for the Domestic Relations Office, 3. Motion tol hire CARRIE: HOLGERSON as Aging Care Manager for the Area Agency on Aging fora 40-hour work 4. Motion to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden Lowe advising that he has hired, with) Prison) Board approval, the following individuals as full-time Correctional Officers for the Correctional Facility, fora 40-hour work week, effective August 14,2023, with benefits after 90 days: SEAN WAGNER, ELII DEVASH, IMMANUEL GREENE, BRANDON 5. Motion to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden Lowe advising that he has hired, with Prison Board approval, the following individuals as full-time Maintenance Staff Members for the Correctional Facility for a 40-hour work week, effective. August 14, 2023, with benefits after 90 days: STEVE GALANTE AND. MICHAEL MOFFA. 6. Motion to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden Lowe advising that he has hired, with Prison Board approval, BRYCEI HARRIGAN: as full-timel Food] Production Supervisor for the Correctional Facility fora 40-hour work week, 7. Motion tol hire DAWN' THOMPSON as part-time Clerk int the Commissioners' Office, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective August 7,2023, pending successful drugs screening. This isar replacement position.  effective. August 23, 2023, pending successful drug screening, with benefits after 90 days.  effective. August 1,2023.  week, effective. August 14,2023, pending successful drug screening, with benefits after 90 days.  SANTANA, AND XAVIER: MOLINA.  effective. August 14, 2023, with benefits after 90 days.  Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting to holda Salary Board Meeting.  SALARY BOARD 1. Motion to convene Salary Board.  2. Motion to approve the. July 19 and 26, 2023 Salary Board Minutes.  3. Motion tos set the hourly rate ofRYAN! MCGAVIN at $15.75 per hour as Communication Dispatcher Trainee for the 911 Center for a 40-hour work week, effective. August 23, 2023, pending successful drug screening, with benefits after 4. Motion toi increase the annual salary of] BENJAMIN AMMERMANNI by $2,500.00, effective August 1,2 2023, due to 5. Motion to set the annual salary of CARRIE: HOLGERSON at $34,403.20, plus on-call pay, as Aging Care ManagerI for the Area Agency on Aging for a 40-hour work week, effective August 14,2023, pending successful drug screening. 6. Motion tos set the hourly rate oft the following individuals at $25.46 per hour as full-time Correctional Officers for the Correctional Facility, fora a 40-hour work week, effective. August 14,2023, with benefits after 90 days: SEAN WAGNER, ELI DEVASH, IMMANUEL GREENE, BRANDON SANTANA, ANDI XAVIER: MOLINA. 7. Motiont tos set the hourly rate oft the following individuals at $21.00 per hour as full-time Maintenance Staff Members for the Correctional Facility fora 40-hour work week, effective August 14, 2023, with benefits after 90 days: STEVE 8. Motiont tos set the hourly rate ofl BRYCEHARRIGAN at $20.00 per hour as full-time Food Production Supervisor for the Correctional Facility fora a 40-hour work week, effective. August 14,2023, with benefits after 90 days. 9. Motion tos set the hourly rate of] DAWN THOMPSON at $12.75 per hour as part-time Clerk int the Commissioners' Office, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective August 7,2023, pending successful drugs screening.  90 days.  hisp promotion to Senior Probation Officeri int thel Domestic Relations Office.  GALANTEANDI MICHAELI MOFFA.  10. Motiont to adjourn the Salary Board.    Motion tor reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting.  OLD] BUSINESS Project. NEW BUSINESS  1. Motion tot tablei in general the awarding oft the bid for the Springbrook Road Over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement 1. Motion to advertise bids for the purchase of Fortified Flavored Beverage Bases for the period ofOctober 1,2023 to 2. Motion to: advertise bids for thej purchase of Groceries and Frozen Foods for thej period of November 1,20231 tol February  September 30, 2024, on behalf oft the Correctional Facility. 28,2024, onb behalf ofthe Correctional Facility.  3. Motion to adopt Resolution! No. 23-33, National Health Centers Week, August 6- 12,2023. 4. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Proposal from Kinsley Power Systems, Inc.  5. Motion to execute the Contract for Professional Services between Children's Advocacy Center of NEPA and the County 6. Motion to execute the updated. Agreement for Subcontracted Services between Above the Rest Home Carel LLC. and the 7. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Subgrant Award Notification from the Pennsylvania Commission on 8. Motion to appoint TOM CALPIN to the Poconos Counties Workforce Development Board as an Organized) Labor 9. Motion to execute the Purchase of Service Agreement between Adelphoi Village and the County of Pike, on behalfof 10.1 Motion to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on behalf oft the Office of Humans Services: PHAREI int the amount of $1,900.00 and) Human Services Development Fundi in the amount of$ $1,608.78. 11. Motioni to authorize the fiscal year 2023 first quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services  of Pike, on behalfoft thel Dickson House Children's Advocacy Center. County ofl Pike, on! behalfo of the Area Agency on Aging.  Crime andl Delinquency for the PikeCARE Grant, on! behalf of the Probation Department. Representative, for a 3-yeart term, effective September 1,2023, through. August 20, 2026.  Children and Youth Services.  Matching Grant fund tol Blooming Grove" Township in the amount of $2,263.88.  MISCELLANEOUS:  PennState Extension Calendar of Events Senior Expo Event- Friday, September 8, 2023 andl Mapping Director  Pike County Implementable Comprehensive Plan Community Collaboration Meetings- Mikel Mrozinski, Planning  PRESS &I PUBLIC COMMINTROUPSTIONSTONSADOURXMENT  THEI NEXT REGULAR: MEETING OF THEI PIKE COINDYCOMDIRIONIRS WILLBEHELDON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 16, 2023 AT11:00 A.M. IN THEI PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.    PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PIKE COUNTYA ADMINISTRATIONI BUILDING 506 BROADSTREET MILFORD, PA 18337 570-296-7613 FAX:570-296-6055  MATTHEWN M.C OSTERBERG RONALDR. SCHMALZLE R.ANTHONY WALDRON  KRISTA GROMALSKI CHIEFCLERK THOMASF.F FARLEY,E ESQ. COUNTY/SOLICITOR  COMMISSIONERS  DRAFT RESOLUTION: NO.23-33 NATIONALHEALTHE CENTERS WEEK AUGUST6-12,2023  WHEREAS, for over 50 years, Community Health Centers have provided high-quality, affordable, comprehensive primary andj preventativel health care inc our nation's underserved communities, delivering value to, and WHEREAS, Health Centers are a critical element oft the health system, serving both rural and urban populations, WHEREAS, the Community Health Centerr model continues top provide ane effective means ofovercoming barriers toh healthcare: access, including geography, income andi insurance status -improving health outcomes and reducing WHEREAS, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers employs over 350 individuals including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed behavioral health therapists, administrative and office support staff dedicated tot treating the whole patient, coordinating care and managing chronic WHEREAS, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, launched in 2007 withs services in! Pike and Wayne Counties, then expanded into both) Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties and today encompasses 18 primary care, WHEREAS, National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America's Health Centers, their dedicated staff, board members, and all those responsible for their continued success and growth. During this] National Health Center Week, we celebrate the legacy of America's Health Centers and their vital role ins shaping the past, present NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of Commissioners oft the County ofF Pike, dol hereby proclaim August 6-1 12, 2023, as National Health Center Week. We encourage all residents of Pike County to take parti ini this week by celebrating thei important partnership between Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers and the communities they  having a significant impact on, America's! health cares system; and  oftenp providing the only accessible and dependable source ofp primary care in their communities; and  healthcare system costs; and  and emergent diseases; and  women'sl health, behavioral health, walk-in /urgent care, and dental sites; and  and future of America's health cares system.  serve.  BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS OF PIKE COUNTY  Matthew M. Osterberg, Chairman Ronald R. Schmalzle, Vice Chairman R.A Anthony Waldron, Commissioner  ATTEST:  Krista Gromalski, ChiefClerk    PennStatel Extension  Penn State Extension Upcoming Events  August 2,2023  Community Development:  FIRST APRIL  JULYT FOURTHI INSTAR:  OVERWINTERING: PREVIOUSF FALL TOAPRILJUNE  EGGLAYING:  LATEJ ADULTE JULY  Spotted lanternfly life cycle. Illustration O Emily S. Damstra.  Spotted Lanternfly  Pike County isi in the quarantine area. Ifyou have spotted this insect, please call our hotline at 1-888-422-33591 immediately to report a sighting. Contact your local Penn State Newly hatched nymphs are: small (-1/81 inch) and can be hard to find, often being mistaken fors small ticks or spiders. With each molt tot ther next instar, the nymphs roughly double in Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), and what action you can take tos stop thes spread of this invasive insect that is threatening the northeastern United States from our website:  Extension office with questions on spotted lanternfly management. size. The firstt threei instars are black with white spots. tps/fstemsionpsuctu/patelantemly,  Ag Progress Days  Inl Person Tuesday, August 8, 2023 (9:00 AM- - 5:001 PMI ET) Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center - Rock Springs, PA Fort the 47th Ag Progress Days exposition, we are excited to share with yout the many advancements and opportunities in agriculture. andi related fields att the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center: from August 8th. August 10th, We encourage you to explore the many exhibits, tours, workshops, and presentations to get ai firsthand look at the research, extension, and educational programs conducted by your land-grant university, with the support of our partners, friends, ands stakeholders. There willl bea a wide variety ofa attractions, from commercial exhibits and field demonstrations highlighting the latest agricultural technology to gardening advice, food demonstrations, horse exhibitions, and activities for kids. Be sure to visit the Pasto Agricultural Museum fora al look at the history of farming and rurall living.  Wednesday, August 9,2023 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PMI ET). and Thursday, August 10, 2023 (9:00 AM- - 4:00 PMI ET).  1  Pleasey visith htps/lestemsonpuadnt tos searchf fori more topicst that mayb be ofinterest, or visit! pastsbucdtate tos sign  uptol haveu up-to-d datei information ofy youro choosinge emailed directlyt tos you.    PennStateE Extension  When, you) needa al break, check out ther nonprofit and commodity-group food vendors ready For more information on the Ag Progress Days, you can visit htps/Assdipsuedu/apd Ina addition, you can like/visit the "Penn State's Ag Progress Days" Facebook page at On both pages, you can find more information, which include daily schedules/locations. of  to serve you as slice of Pennsylvanial's bounty. tps/Pocfacehoikcokcom/Actrogressbays the exhibits, presentations, and attractions. Wel look forward tos seeing, you there!  4-H/Youth:  Adults We NEED you!! Pike County 4-Hi isi in desperate need of adult volunteers tol lead youth groups! Share what you are passionate about withl kids who are interested in learningar new skill or hobby. Asa a Group Leader,you determine thet time you spend and the activity that to do, while 4-H willl help with supplies and support. Consider volunteering Contact Penn Statel Extension inl Pike County for more information on the 4-H program by calling (570) 832-2800 or send an email tot the 4-H coordinator, Angela Smith, at Pleasel like us on Facebook at) tos/noox.achoak.com/PkacounyPal  yourt timet tor makea a difference: in a child'sl life. 4-Hi is open to youth ages 5-18, unless otherwise noted.  axs1397@psuedu.  Land:  Land Use Webinar Series  Via Zoom 08/16, 09/21, 10/18, and 11/15 (12:00 PM-1:15PMI ET).  Began Wednesday, July 19,2023.  The. Land Use Webinar Series, partnered witht the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA), isas series ofr monthly sessions that present in-depth information on land use topics affecting the communities of Pennsylvania. This series benefits landowners, farmers, elected and appointed officials, developers, and community members who are involved in decision-making processes regarding using or preserving natural resources. Thes series started July 19, 2023- - originally havinga a $50.00 registration fee. However, you may register fora ani individual webinari in the duration of the class. For morei information or to register visit nttps//extension.ps.edu/land-use:  webinar.  Food Safety:  ServSafe:  ServSafe Food Safety Program is fori individuals who are: serving as managers or arei in a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receivet the ServSafe@ Food Protection Manager Certificate. Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for thel Food Employee Certification Act. Therei is a $15.00 fee tot take the course andy you must pre-register. Search the website for your closest class location and dates https//extensionpsuedu/servsale. Via Zoom - Thursday, August 17,2023 (1:00 PM- -2:301 PMI ET).  Home Food Preservation  2  Pleasey visith https//extension, psuedut tos searchf for more topicst thatr mayb be ofinterest, or visith ctsal/atane tos sign  uptoh haver up-to-d datei information ofy youro choosinge emailed directlyt toy you.    PennStatel Extension  Home Foodl Preservation: Tomatoes and Salsa will allow the participants to gain access to recommendedi methods fori making andj processing tomatoes and salsas. The webinar will alsoi inform the viewers of the propers safety steps when dealing with water bath and atmospheric steam canning when it comes toa acidifying tomato) products and fruit salsas. Access tot thel live webinar, as well as thei ingredient/supplyl list willl be provided in the registration email. Therei isa $5.00 registration feef for the event, and you must pre- register by August 16, 2023. For morei information ort to register visit htps/lextensionpsu.ei/home-botéprsepaton.tomatoesandsals-wehinar. Via Zoom - Thursday, August 24, 2023 (12:001 PM -1:301 PMI ET). Home Food Preservation: Fermented. Pickles and Sauerkraut will explain the scientific reasoning behind the methods for fermenting and processing pickles ands sauerkraut. Ity will also inform the participants oft the food preservation myths and unsafe practices from the past. Therei isa $5.00 registration feei for the event, andy you must pre-register. For more information or to1 register visit https//extension.psionpsuedt/home-loot-preseryation:  cmentetpicktesanisamdsaucrraubowehnat.  Water:  Water Testing (Drinking & Lake/Pond)  Penn State offers drinking water, as well asl lake/pond water, testing kits through the Penn State University Lab. Call the Extension office at 570-832-2800 to arrange toj pick-up test kits andi information. Test results take one to three weeks or more depending ont thet test. Forr morei information on' Water Quality, visit] http:l/extension.psuedu/natural-  resources/water, or call us at (570)832-2800.  Water Webinar Series  The Water Webinar Series isl hosted byt thel Penn State Extension Water Resources team. Learn about a variety of private watert topics such as common health and aesthetic impacts on drinking water supplies, preventing bacteria contamination, well construction, and septic systems. Each event willi include ani interactive Q&A session witht thej presenters! Go toe extension.psuedu and search Water WebinarSeries. There is no fee for this event,  however your must register. Water Cooler7 Talk  Via Zoom - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (12:001 PM -1:001 PMI ET).  The Water Cooler Talk Series provides a once-a-month event featuringi invited speakers discussing water resources around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere from climate to groundwater and anything in between. This series providesa a chance fora allj people interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water- related work. Ini this webinar, Water Cooler Talk:. Surveying Walleye Pollock, participants will hear about from a speaker who recently sailed on: al NOAA Shipi in the Gulf of Alaska. There is no registration fee for the event, but your must pre-register. For more information ort to register visit htips/extension.psucdtu/sater-onertalk-elimimatinenbarriers-to-green:  stommwaterinfasnucture-implementation  Gardening:  Master Gardeners  Home Garden Newsl hast thel latest news andi information on classes, workshops,  publications, videos, and online and in-person events. uptol haveu up-to-datei informationc ofy your choosing emailedd directlyt toy you.  3  Pleasev visith https//extension, psue edut tos searchf forr moret topicst that mayb beo ofinterest,orv visith stmiaane tosign    PennState! Extension  This monthly newsletter covers topics like vegetable, herb, and fruit production; garden andl landscape maintenance practices; pest and disease identification and management;, Sign up to receive news, upcoming event details, gardeningi information, and ther monthlye e- newsletter: at! htps//extension.psuedt/res.awnsawnsamd-andsapingnhome-gardening By enteringyour email, you consent tor receive communications. from Penn State Extension  Master Gardener volunteer training; and more!  viewt thej privacypolicy.  Green Industry Update Series- On Demand Webinars.  Visit our website extension.psu.edu. and search Green Industry Update.' You will find very informative pre-recorded classes on invasive species, pest management (including- but not limited to spongy moths, mosquitos, ticks, etc.), noxious weeds, pesticide safety, pond The following pre-recorded webinars require a $10.00 registration fee to access them:  management, etc.  **] Invasive' Weed Identification Trivia ** Understanding & Managing Noxious Weeds in PA Greenhouse & Interior Plantscape Pest Management ** Unusual Plant Pests in PA ** Spongy Mothi in) PA ** Core Pesticide Safety Topics ** Mosquito &' Tickl Management **] Leaf Feeding Beetles &' Treel Disease Update ** Aquatic Plants and Pond Management  ** Powdery Mildew Review and Environmental Stressor on Landscape Plants The following pre-recorded webinars require a $15.00 registration fee to access them:  All the webinars in the Green Industry Update Series are: available until 12/23/2023.  Certification credits may be available, depending on the webinar! Second Saturday Gardening Series - On Demand Webinars.  Visit our website extension.psu.edu: and search Second: Saturday Gardening Series.' You will find veryi informative pre-recorded classes on composting, enjoying holiday plants, nature ina autumn, winter sowing, pollinators, house plant propagation, seed starting, pruning, etc.  There isa $10.001 registration: fee fort thej pre-recorded webinars.  ** Planning & Accomplishing a Rose Garden ** Putting, your Garden tol Bed ** Care of Winter Holiday Plants **] Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade  Available until 09/30/23 Available until 11/17/23 Available until 12/31/23 Availabler until 03/14/24  Know your Natives Series - On Demand Webinars.  Visit our website extension.psu.edu ands search Know.your Natives.' Expand garden enthusiasts' knowledge and appreciation of these versatile and valuable plants. The Master Gardeners will cover native plants' many benefits to our home gardens and landscapes. Speakers willi focus onj pollinator-friendly native plants in this fall series. However, the plants can be usedi ina all native plantings in the garden and) landscape. Enjoy classes on  Native Seeds, Under Appreciated Plants, Shrubs and more.  ** Under-Appreciated Plants  Available until 11/28/23  4  Please visit! https//extension. psue edut tos searchf forn moret topicst thatr mayb bec ofi interest,orv visith simmgahlauns tos sign  upt tol have up-to-datei information ofy your choosing emailed directlyt toyou.    PennStatel Extension  Therei isa a $5.00 feet to access this pre-recorded webinar. Therei isa $10.00 fee to access this pre-recorded webinar.  ** Container Gardens  Available until 04/28/24  Explore the Exciting World of Mushrooms Inl Person - Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (6:301 PM -7:301 PME ET). Penn State Extension Monroe County- Stroudsburg, PA  Penn State Extension Master Gardeners cordiallyi invite you to embark on aj journey into the fascinating world ofr mushrooms. Ryan Lacz, thep proprietor of Four Fields Farm, will guide participants through the various types of mushrooms, their cultivation, andt the benefits they offer. Therei is a $10.00 registration fee for the event, andy you must pre-register by] July 28, 2023.1 Fori morei information or to register visit! tps//extensionpsuedu/explorehe-  atimesortésismustimonms  Health:  Dementia Conversations  Via Zoom - Thursday, August: 3,2 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00E PMET).  Conversations with family members about dementia can be challenging and uncomfortable. Thef fear orl lack of awareness that may accompany these conversations can resulti in delays that have serious consequences for the entire family. Common difficult discussions include going to the doctor, when tos stop driving, and making legal andf financial plans. Offered in partnership witht the Alzheimer's Association@, this program can help you prepare for these conversations withy your entire family, includingt thej person with signs of dementia, about difficult topics related to Alzheimer's and dementia. There is no registration fee for the event, but your must pre-register by August 2, 2023. For more information or to register visit htps//extensionpsauei/tementia-onerntomsdinvame-dactorvisitselegaland.  manca-pammnc.wcamair  Healthy) Living for Your Brain and Body  Via Zoom - Tuesday, August 11,2023 (10:00 AM -11:00 AMI ET).  Thel health oft thel brain and thel body are connected, and now, science provides insights into how tor make lifestyle choices that may help youl keep, your brain and body healthy as you age. Participants willl learn about current research onl healthy aging and brain) health, reasons for taking care ofy yourself as you age, andj practical strategies to age well. Therei is nor registration fee fort the event, buty you must pre-register by August 9, 2023. For more information ort to register visit htips/extension.psuadu/neatmyelvngg-for-your-brain:  and-body.  Let's Cook at Home: The DASH Diet  Via Zoom- Thursday, August: 31, 2023 (12:00 PM- -1:15PMI ET).  Dietary Approaches to Stopl Hypertension, alsol known ast thel DASH diet, isal healthy eating plan incorporating whole grains, fruits, and vegetables tol help treat and prevent high blood pressure. During the Let's Cook at Home: The DASH Diet webinar, wei invite you to discover new recipes as wej prepare a delicious DASH-friendly meal. What are you waiting for?Let's Cook with) Extension! Access to thel live and/or recorded webinar will be provided in the registration email. Therei isa $10.00 registration fee for the event, andy you must pre- register by August 28, 2023. For morei information or to register visit httpsl/extension. Pleasey visith https://extension, psue edut tos searchf forr moret topicst thati mayb be ofinterest, orv visith attps:l/extensionp psuedu/aboutme tos sign  psuedlu/lets-coakathoome-the-dasihdiet.  5  upto! have up-to-datei information ofy youro choosing emailed directlyt toy you.    State Representative Joseph Adams  inviles you to his.. 2023  SENIOR CITIZENS  FRIDAY, SEPT.8 10A.M.-2PM.  EXPO  Dingman's Fire Department 6801 Log Tavern Road, Milford, PA 1833  The expo will feature more than 50 exhibitors . Admission to the event is free Light refreshments will be offered . Free Flu Shots by CVS Pharmacy Prescription Drug Take-Back Station hosted by Pike County Sheriff Kerry Welsh Pike County Transportationi is offering convenient, freet transportation to this year's expo for Pike County residents age 65 and over. You must register in advance fort this service by calling 570-296-3408 or The event gives seniors the opportunity tol learn more about services, activities andi information int the area that can enhance their quality of life.  866-681-4947 by Sept. 2.  ( ReploeAdams.com  Facebook. com/ RepJoeAdams    YOU'RE INVITED!  Community collaboration Meeting We need your help to update the County's Comprehensive Plan! Give input on transportation, utilities, housing, natural resources,  economic development, and more.  Wed, August 16th € 6-8pm East Stroudsburg High School North 279 Timberwolf Drive Bushkill, PA 18328 Thurs, August 17th 12-2pm Wallenpaupack, Areal High School 2552 US-6 Hawley, PA 18428 Thurs, August 17th 4 4-6pm Delaware Valley High School 256 US-6 Milford, PA 18337  AW aye encouagea  to attend!  PkePAorg1570296.3500  CAMAGINE    Wednesday, July 19, 2023  Thes second regular meeting ofJ July,2023 ofthel Pike County Commissioners was calledt to order by Commissioner Osterberg atl 11:00: a.m. att thel Pike County Administration Building, followed by the "Pledge of Allegiance" tot the flag. PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski; and Solicitor Farley. Commissioner Osterberg said wel have an exciting meeting here, once again tol honor people who have votedi in many elections, ins some cases fifty and sixty years. We are going to consolidate the Agenda sO we'r re not sitting here al long time sO  we can get tot thatf festivity time and celebrate those great accomplishments. Public Comments/Questions concerning today' 's agenda-A NONE Al RETIREMENT) BOARD. MEETING was held.  Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting to holdal Retirement. Board Meeting.  Motion to adjourn the RETIREMENT BOARD. MEETING and reconvene. the Commissioners' Meeting. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the. July 19, 2023, Agenda. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the. July 5, 2023, Meeting VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the July 12, 2023, Conference VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Minutes. Minutes.  GENERALFUNDS) int the amount of $391,048.83.  PERSONNEL PERSONNEL'.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve all seven (7) items under  The motions approved are: as follows:  Motion to create thej part-time position of Conservation District Management Consultant int the Pike County Conservation District for less than 161 hours per week, asi needed, effective. July 31,2023. Motion tol hirel MICHELELONG: as part-time Conservation District Management Consultant int the Pike County Conservation District for less than 161 hours per week, as needed, effective. July 31,2023. Motion top promote DAWN VANDUYNE tol Financial Caseworker in the Adult Probation Department, effective Motion top promote KATHLEEN SARRO1 tol Probation Services Assistant in the Adult Probation Department, Motion to create the position ofas per-diem Adult] Basic Education/General Education Development (ABE/GED) Motion tol hire WILLIAM GAA as per-diem. Adult) Basic Education/General Education Development (ABE/GED) Motion top promote ANNA GUTIERREZ to Caseworker 21 for Children and Youth Services fora a 40-hour work  August 1,2023. Thisi isar replacement position. effective. August 1, 2023. This isar replacement position. Tutor for the Workforce Development Agency.  Tutor for the Workforce. Development. Agency, effective July 19,2023. week, effective. July 19, 2023. This isa a replacement position. Motion to recess the Commissioners' Meeting to holda Salary Board Meeting.  A SALARY, BOARD. MEETING was held.  Motion to adjourn the SALARY BOARD MEETING and reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting.  OLDBUSINESS  Commissioner Osterberg announced that thei first item onl here we willl have a motion tot table the awarding oft the bid for the Springbrook Road over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement Project for the base bid amount ofS1,212,253.40. Solicitor MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tot table the awarding of the bid for the Springbrook Road Over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement Project until the next Commissioners' Meeting, August 2, Commissioner Osterberg announced that nol bids were received for the Re-Bid) Bennett Ave Building 1 Interior Renovations Project (GC & EC). Solicitor Farley added, for the record, wel have nol bids. Commissioner Osterberg added we willj just re- Reporter Preston Ehrler asked what worki ist that on? Commissioner Osterberg answered Interior Renovations. Reporter Preston Ehrlera askedi ist that for the roof? Commissioner Osterberg answered the roofi is done and wel have a bid out for plumbing ande electrical. We never gota a contract for a General Contractor yet.We'rej just going tol have to wait and put it  Farley added 'tot the next Commissioners' meeting' (August 2nd).  2023.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  advertisei iti for some time in August.    out tol bid again. It's amazing everyone iss sol busy that they don't even have time to bid ont the project. Thisi is a fairly large MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to appoint JANNA GENZLINGER to the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board as al Private-Sector Member, for ai three-year term, effective July 19, Commissioner Osterberg announced that the next items under NEW BUSINESS', numbers two (2) through seven (7), which are all contract service agreements for Children and Youth Services, these are yearly occurrences. These are all services that Children and Youthi must provide. Wej just! have tor renew all of them. Solicitor Farley indicated that he reviewed all oft them MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve items two (2)t through seven  project tor renovate that buildingi into al Department of Transportation and Human Services.  NEW BUSINESS 2023, through. June 30, 2026.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried.  andl has no objection tot them. (7) under NEW: BUSINESS'. The motions approved are as follows:  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle: and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Motion to execute thel Purchase ofs Service Agreement between Kidspeace National Centers, Inc. and the County of Motion toe execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Motion to execute the Purchase of Service Agreement between CONCERN Professional Services for Children, Motion toe execute the Purchase of Service Agreement between Diversified Treatment Alternative and the County of Motion toe execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between. Alternative Living Solutions and the County of Pike, Motion to execute the Contract for Professional Services between The Wright Center Medical Group dbs The Wright MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve thei following Human Services Payment Vouchers, on! behalfo oft the Office ofH Human Services: Human Services Development Fund int the amount of MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the fiscal year 2023 second quarter payment from thel Pike County Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant fund to thei following municipalities: Palmyra Township int the amount of $58,000; Delaware Township int the amount of $53,750.00; Milford Borough int the  Pike, on behalf of Children and Youth Services.  Services, Inc. and the County ofl Pike, on behalf of Children and' Youth Services. Youth, and] Families and the County of Pike, on! behalf ofChildren and Youth Services.  Pike, on behalf of Children and Youth Services. on! behalfofChildren: and Youth Services.  Center for Community Health and the County ofPike, on behalfofChildren: and Youth Services.  $402.00 andl PHARE: ini the amount of$ $5,619.00.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried.  amount of $10,000.00; and Porter Township in the amount of $8,000.00. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MISCELLANEOUS  PennState Extension Calendar of Events July 19,2023  Back to School Event, July 21,2023- Michele Burrell, Pike County Children & Youth Services Administrator- The Director of Children and Youth Services, Michele Burrell, announced that the Back-to-School Eventi is this Friday at the Ann Street Park, (Milford) Borough) and Children and Youth Services are giving approximately 100 backpackst to families and children that need it. The backpacks willl be filled with school supplies. These supplies as well as the backpacks were donated to usf from local churches and from a non-profit organization inl Monroe County as well. In addition tot that, we also invited service providers to come out and they willl be there as well with their tables and handing out information tof families ast they come through. The objective for that isj just for families tol learn about services that we offer within the community; drug and alcohol willl be there and someone from mental health willl be there. Families coming through willl be getting school supplies and backpacks as well asi information on services they Concealed Carry Event- Jill Gamboni of Representative Joe Adams' Office- Ms. Gamboni announced they are doing a Concealed Carry Seminar and Castle Doctrine Seminar with the District Attorney from Pike County and the Sheriffo on August 17, 2023, from 6PM - 8PM at Dingman Township Fire Department and distributed flyers. Elder. Justice Day, August 22, 2023- Tracy Simon, Protective Services Case Manger 3, Area Agency on Aging- Ms. Simon introduced herself and saids she is ane elder abuse investigator at] Pike County Aging. This year's Elder. Justice Dayi ist the ninth (9l) annual andi it willl be att thel Matamoras Senior Center at thel Matamoras Fire House on Avenue Q. This year will focus on self-care and cyber security. As many ofyoul know, COVID left a large amount of our senior population confined tot their homes, away from their activities outside their homes, away from their families and medical care. Many seniors fell into aj pattern ofs secluded socialization, and we'dl like to get those seniors back out int the community and havet them recognize thes symptoms ofs self-neglect and educate them on what can be considered self-neglect such as not taking your medications as prescribed, not going tot the doctor, living ina al home that has safety hazards or fire hazards, lack of personal care. We willl have vendors there as well tot talk abouts self- Tracy Simon continued that we are also focusing on cyber security. During COVID wes saw al huge amount of people who weres scammed through their computers - Ican get youy your COVID vaccine quicker than anybody else';T can get you stimulus payments quicker than anybody else'; and seniors ended up using computers and advanced technology during COVIDt to get their groceries and meet their needs. People got smart, you're sitting on your computer and get 'this isl Microsoft,: youl have a virus, click! here' and the next thing youl know your entire  would possibly need. The event ist from IPM- 4PM andi iti isaf free event.  care.    investments from your bank are gone. This year, wel had five cases whicht totaled over $IM ini monies scammed and they willi not get that money back ini five cases. They wiped out two people for over halfa million dollars. The best thingl Icant tell you ist thati ifs somebody is calling you asking, you for your personal information, it's probably a scam. Our speakers will educates seniors how toi identify those cyber threats and keep finances secure. I began working for the County in 2014, one case manager for the entire County to doi investigations and was under (former) Director Robin Skibber who retired. We are now three full time case workers, ap part time case worker, a Supervisor and last year wei investigated three hundred sixteen cases. My first year it was eighty-three cases. Last year there was almost $300K allocated for services under protective: services, personal care, transportation, emergency housing, emergency payments to nursing homes, medical bills. We're on-call 24/7 responding tot these and we' ve had a 300% increase in our budget in 3, years tol help service seniors. Ihopea anybody that wants to come out, to please register. Therei is free breakfast, free lunch, free transportation and lots of vendors. Itisi insidet this year, sot there's air conditioning. Commissioner Osterberg thanked Tracy ands said it'sj just asi important tor realize that the seniors are extremely vulnerable, but so are peopley younger than us. They are very convincing on the phone tor make people believe that they should be giving thisi information: for different threats. We urge the community tor makes sure they are aware who they are dealing with whent they talk ont thej phones, many calls that we all get on a daily basis. Voter Hall of Fame - Elections Director Nadeen Manzoni and Chief Registrar Char Scheuermann were introduced. Director Manzoni announcedi that Ms. Scheuermann did most oft the investigating to determine who was eligible to receivet the certificate from the government today tol be entered into the Voter Hall of Fame. Eligibility requirements are a voter hadt tol have voted int thel last 50 consecutive elections without missing a single one and that is quite an accomplishment. Thel list of names wel have here today aret the people acknowledged to not have missed a single election int thel last 50 years, contrary to popular belief, the Elections office does work more than 2 days ay year. Itis my honor and my privilege to be here today and tol honor people that have taken part in our democratic process for the last 50 years. We work hard to provide secure and fair, honest elections int the County and it's just truly an honor tob bel here today. WhenI Ically your name, justi raise your hand and Char will bring, your certificate to you: Ella Eggenberger,' Thomas Peifer, Patricia A.1 Navarro, Robert C. Nied, Betty A. Reaggs, Sandra F. Smith, Jim A. Whittaker, and Gregory D. Yetter. Director Manzoni also pointed out that Betty. A. Reaggs was one oft the poll workers fori many, many yearsi in) Matamoras and Sandy (Sandra F. Smith) was honored for 14: years of being the Elections Director congratulated the award recipients and said they work hard all year longt toj provide our voters the best experience, whether you're voting by mail or voting inj person. Commissioner Schmalzle said wes should all Reporter Chris. Jones asked about the Springbrook Road) Bridge- that keeps coming back, I see the bidi is pretty expensive, it's over $IM. What's the problem? Commissioner Osterberg answered they are working ont the easement agreements between the property owners (neighboring property owners Commissioner Waldron added). There are different easement agreements we need to get intoj place. We knew the number was going to bei in that range, it'sab big deal. That bridge is from Reporter Chris. Jones saidl he was looking ont the map: and it'sa dead-end road, right? Commissioner Osterberg replied yes, there'sa a housing development back there, Springbrook Estates is att the end ofi it, there's a number ofl homes int there. There's only one way ina and that bridgei is very important tot those residents. Reporter Chris. Jones asked how many (residents)? Commissioner Osterberg answered probably 50 or 601 homes back there. Reporter Chris. Jones askedi ifthat is Dingman Township? Commissioner Osterberg said yes, the beginning ofi iti int the front is showing Shohola, but the bridge is right on thel Dingman line and there'sa also a quarry back there. Commissioner Waldron addedi iti is several miles long and about 4 miles in. Commissioner Osterberg addedi iti isa aj private development. When youf first get inj pastt the bridge on the left-hand side andt then when you go all the way tot the end, the Township road ends andi it becomes a private development, Springbrook Estates. Reporter Chris. Jones askeds soi it'sa Township road, but a County bridge? Commissioner Osterberg answered County bridge. The first section oft that road, as small piece ofi it, is a County road, that's Old Owego Turnpike. The County is responsible foras short piece oft that road and the bridge came along with Owego Turnpike. Reporter Chris. Jones askedi ifthere are: any restrictions because the bridge is sO old? Commissioner Osterberg answered not right now. Thel bridge is wide enough, it'sas single lane bridge, there's not trouble with getting equipment across there right now, buti it's an old concrete, arched bridge. I don't even want tot talk about what could happen because it would bea detrimenti for that tol happen, this happened a number of years ago in Lehman Township. A truck hit the sidewall of one of those concrete bridges andi it was the only route into the hunting camp andi it turnedi into al big dilemma and drove the price Reporter Chris) Jones asked ifthis number coulds stay then (over $IM)? Commissioner Osterberg answered yes, we' re just Reporter Chris. Jones asked was this the only bid? Commissioner Osterberg answered no, think there was another bidder. Commissioner Waldron addedt that thel bids were acceptable, but wer need to makes sure that we can gett the proper easements before they start, because once we commit tot the bid wel have toj pay. Solicitor Farley addedt there are2b bidders for this Reporter Chris. Jones askedi ifthat ($5) Registration Fee money) would cover that? Commissioner Osterberg answered yes, plus ifyour remember what we did witht the $5 Registration Feei is we went out and took out a bond toward it sO we were able tob bonds some oft that when the bond rates were soi inexpensive and we were able to bond another $5M. The $5 Registration Feet turnedi into about $7M worth of construction use because the State gave us $2Mi in matching funds. Reporter Preston) Ehrlera asked about Bushkill, inl Monroe County and said) LVHN (Lehigh Valley Health) Network) opened up an new medical facility, can you comment on that and give us a Northwell update? Commissioner Schmalzle answered most peoplel know wef formulated. a foundation tor raise money tol build al hospital in Pike County. That is ont the way and the first steps are putting two urgent care facilities inj place. Yesterday wer received renderings oft the urgent care down att the Weis marketi inI Delaware Township: in Dingmans. Itisav very impressive rendering ofi it. Within the next two weeks they willl be hanging their sign att that facility and a couple ofi months later they" 1I be opening that facility as they get bids to replicate the building for that." The next property is going tol be up on thel Route 507/Route 6 Corridor and that property has been identified and they willl be visiting that property int the next two weekst toj put that lease inj place. Following that, wel hope to builda  Judge of Elections in Greene" Township last year.  learn from a generation that really understands how important iti ist to vote.  PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENTSOUESTIONSTIOASADOURXMENT  1916 andi it's time tob be replaced.  fort through the roof because ity was now an emergency repair. tryingt to get all the easement: agreements inj place.  project. Commissioner Osterberg said this is from the $5 Registration Fee money.    smalll hospital, ai minic orr microl hospital on our Blooming Grove property whichi is righti int the center oft the County. Itisa direct center oft the County andI I think everybody knows that we usel hospitals surrounding the County and, depending on where youl live, you got tot the closest hospital. This will cut that time in! half because we're putting it int the middle of all those hospitals thats serve us currently. Northwell has made a commitment to ust tol have af facility up andi running within three years. We'rel hopingt thati ist the case and we're working with them to come up with the further details. They are also working with a Pennsylvanial hospital top partner int that joint venture. The facility that opened inl Dickson City, PA and a new facility thatj just opened in where youj justt talked about, is aj prototype of what wel hope tol build ont the Blooming Grove, PA property. The Blooming Grove property is not only a center, but it's the one place wel have sewer and water. It will be the County's giftt to this company that' s coming int to give them the property with utilities and they" Il sign long term agreement because we believe there's sI not higher priority than toi improve health care services int the County. That is the update. September 20, 2023, we're going tol have al kick-offr meeting with thel Foundation and by that time wes should have renderings oft the facility. We should have al budget inp place and! begin the fundraising process. Ithink we alll know that ifit was viable and profitable fora hospital tob bei in Pike County there would be one. It's not viable SO we found that we have to contributei it.) Matt (Commissioner Osterberg) has said on a number of occasions nobody is comingi inl here to do this; we need to doi it. Wewill be veryi involved witht the fundraising efforts to make sure that thel Northwell facility is viable and sustainable even though they are al large employer inl New York State and a vastly larger organization than any hospitals that wel know ofin Reporter Preston Ehrler askeda aboutt thej property inl Blooming Grovet thaty you'reg giving them, are you going to deed ownership tot them? Commissioner Osterberg answered we willl leave that up to the legal minds, but our thoughts would bea long-term lease, basically a one-hundred-year lease, basically giving them the property, but we would always have control of it. That'sa al bit down the road, there willl have tob be some discussions of we give you this and what are you giving us, there has tol bes some long-term commitment from them. That's the wholei idea off forming this foundation, not only come tot them with land, but come tot them with money and say here's the moneyt tol helps you succeed because wel know theset types of ventures are extremely expensive. It's goingt tot take time for them tor maket this into a profitable type of business. We also have tol look att this ast thei future for Pike County. The population. just hit sixty thousand. Idon't anticipate that populationi is going tog go down. We can only anticipate the population going up. It's going to put even more stress on our already stressed EMS services whichl have to drive long distances out oft the County. There's another component toi it, ifv we can get some place smaller or a facility closer, Pll call it 24/7 ambulatory services, those ambulance calls int that region of Pike County will notl be going allt the way to Stroudsburg or Wayne or all the way tol Port. Jervis, ini many cases out of servicet two tot three hours. That's our commitment with thel land, but it willl be al long-term lease is what I envision. PII leave that up tot the legal Reporter Preston) Ehrler asked whati is Pennsylvania hospital that keeps getting mentioned? Commissioner Waldron answered it's going to mention thatj justt two add-ons tol Ron's (Schmalzle's) report. We expect one oft the reasons why we're going to have the foundation meeting mid-September is Northwell has indicated1 to us that they intend tor make an announcement in the next sixty days approximately and we don't want toj jump the gun ont them because there's an actual agreement that we believei isi inp place already, but they want to make an announcement att the appropriate time. Reporter Ehrler said, I'ms sorry, an announcement: about? Commissioner Waldron answered about who that partner is. Commissioner Osterberg added who that partner is wer really don't want to get outi in front of them. Commissioner Waldron continued hopefully, we intent to be able tos say that on September 20th to the Board and then tot the public. The other thingi is medical foundation was started with my colleagues here along with (former Commissioner) Steve Guccini, my predecessor, took $2M of recovery money that the federal government gave us, all together Pike County got over $10M, but they took $2M and said we're going tol keept that there just for medical services. They could'ves spenti it on lots of other things, but they dedicated that and that's the kick-off money. Even though wel haven't gotten any kind of contributions, or onel believe, we already have $2M ini that account. We hope to growi ittoa at least $10Mt to $20M. We're already talking tof federal and state people, in fact we met with some of them just yesterday, (Senator) Casey's office personnel, tos say ifwe can get at least $10M of private money, hopefully you're Reporter Preston) Ehrlers saidt this sounds great, but we' 've had medical facilities here and then they' 've left. What happens if worst case scenario, they come in, wes givet them $2M or $10M or whatever, and then int two ort three years they say this isn't working, we'rel hemorrhaging money and we'rel leaving?) Is there any kind of claw back? What are we looking atl here? Commissioner Schmalzle answered there aret two parts tot the medical foundation. One part is going to be a capital campaign tol help whoever's coming in, Northwell, tob build a facility. Thes second part is going to be a sustained drivet that will, like everyl hospital, organization, non-profit, Northwell isi non-profit as large as they are, but every hospital has a fund that helps them sustain as well. Ithink wea alll know right nowl hospitals around the country isa very challenging field to be ini tor makei it profitable, SO ourt thought ist tol builda a foundation tol have grants available sot that they can sustain. You make a good point. I think there'sag good reason why some oft them failedi int the past and one oft the reasons isI believe they were in the wrong place. Putting it! here inl Milford where there's not al lot of population right next toaf facility that's just over the bridge into New York probably wasn'ta as viable and, they also could not accept alli insurances. That led them down a path to fail here. That's why the coordination ofar relationship with al Pennsylvanial hospital willl help with the healthi insurance providers to makes sure that they take alli insurances.. Putting iti int the center and putting iti ina aj population base that this urgent care is going in, inl Dingman's on 739, isal large part of our population. People have al hard time believing thist that on the 739 corridor because they' re all behind gates. Whenl I got tor meetings, when I was on the Boarda at Wayne) Memorial, Isaid that Hemlock Farms has al larger population than Honesdale and they thought was being aj politician and lying. That isn'tal lie, it's truth. Hemlock Farms isal large community as is Wild Acres, Sunrise Lakes and all of them, you can drive down 739 and not see anyl homes, buti itist the largest population area. We won't let them fail. Commissioner Waldron added we also have ab big company coming in. Northwell is the fifth largest medical provider int the United States. The idea that they' 're going to run out of money ist not likely. They actually saidt to us when wei first talkedt tot them aboutt the urgent care, wes said wel have this $2M earmarked for medical services, ifyour need that tos gett the urgent care going, we can give you some or all oft that, they said nol hold ont tot that for your bigger plan we don'ti need that, we can afford tol lose a $1M: a yeari is whatt they told us, for two ort three years at least. Doest that mean that they' 're going to want tol keepl losing money? They" 've grown tot the place they are already because they haven't lost money. They' vel been able tor manage that and that's helpful. Commissioner Osterberg added onet thingi isi important here, we didn'ts solicit them, they solicited us. They came to us with a study and said wet think this will worki iny your county. There'sar report that wel have that they did wholea analysis of medical concerns inl Pike County and they came to us and said this is what our plan is. It wasn't the other way around where we: are forcing them to come into  Pennsylvania. It's a large organization coming into here.  minds. This is nott the first time that'sb been done toa allow somebody to use property up there.  going tol help us go tot the next level.    the community. They" re coming here willingly. Ini fact, ins some cases when we sat herei in amazement that they were realizing that there'sn money tob bei madel here, maybe not today, but certainly intot the future. It's very enlightening and excitingt tot think there'sac company liket this and otherst that they' re looking toj partner with that believet that Pike County is an Reporter Chris Jones asked so the partner that Ron (Commissioner Schmalzle) was talking about, that'sal Pennsylvania hospital? Commissioner Osterberg repliedi iti is. Reporter Chris. Jones asked and that willl be revealed in September? Commissioner Osterberg saidt they will dot that, we'r 're allowing them because they told ust thatt they' 'rei int the process of doing it. Commissioner Schmalzle added wel know, but we'r re not goingt to tell anybody. Reporter Chris Jones asked why isit important tol have that? Commissioner Osterberg answeredi insurance, staffing. Commissioner Waldron added staffing and recruiting. Commissioner Schmalzle also added that they felt recruiting was the number one importance and then the acceptance ofa allt the insurances was secondary, very important, but think wel know that recruiting doctors in a time when there'sas shortage across the country is very challenging sot that makes somebody that's already in) Pennsylvania tor recruit licensed doctors and nurses itisi important tot them. Commissioner Osterberg continued It think it's also name recognition for the residents. While wel have al lot ofp peoplet that relocated here from New York that recognize thel Northwell name, and if youl livei int this part of Pike County with our TV: you'lls see lots of commercials ont the New York networks from Northwell. Att thes same time, there are people that have lived here a very longt time that have nor recognition of who Northwell is. By them connecting with al known name inj Pennsylvania, makes everyone feels comfortable. We have a company heret that we recognize this company and otherg groups recognize others and there are al lot ofc commuters here that go tol New York everyday that are probably int the Northwell: system! because that's wheret their insurance is." They're being insurance by Tracy Simon from Area Agency on Aging said that they are very happy att the Aging office for a smalll hospital to come because part of our investigation are medical. Our people have tog go, usually, out of county and we can't follow those cases, especially ifthey got tol New York. We're ata a disadvantage for serving seniors whol have been abused and need medical. We struggle tof find those doctors toa assist us with ours seniors. With thisi inj place, wel hope to get a relationship SO when we need somebody tol have an evaluation tos say they' re safe tor remain int their home. We need tol know ifthis person has a medical diagnosis that they're unable tor manage? Wep put somebody int there who can! helpt them. At this point, our seniors are going to Wayne Memorial, Lackawanna County, Port. Jervis (New York) and guidelines for thel Department of Aging, ifthey go over tol New York, we can't follow them sO we'r re out. Ifthey go tot the hospital, we're not going to seet them ata a hospital. We'rer relying not only on another State, but another County, to go and say: your resident is okay, but most people think their safe ina al hospital. What happens when they come back to our County and we don'tk know they came back? By working within our County, we'llp probably have al better relationship witht the seniors too and tol help those whol haven't been identified: as being a victim ofs some form ofa abuse of criminal activity because we're going tol hopefully have that relationship with them. Commissioner Schmalzle said the last thing TIl say ist that can't say this anymore, this has been my schtick since day one, but we aret the only county currently oft the 671 Pennsylvania countiest that doesn't! have either a hospital or an urgent care. I won'tbea able tos say that anymore andl I'me excited tor not be ablet to say that anymore. It's ane exciting time and there's no bigger priority for us to accomplish this and when we're done here ini four and al half years, wel hopet tol leave the county ina Reporter Preston Ehrler askedi if you'r re sayingt this is going to be your: final term Ronald? Commissioner Schmalzle responded hei is not going to say anything- - yes. Reporter Preston Ehrlers said thank you for answering the question. THENEXTREGULARI MEETING OFTHE PIKECOUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILLBEI HELDON WEDNFSDAY.AUGUST2.2023AT 11:00 A.M.I IN THE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.  open marketi fort them, and we can only benefit from it.  companies in! New York State where Northwell is.  place that isi ina al betters spott thant this.    Commissioners' Conferencel Minutes Wednesday, July 26, 2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Schmalzle and' Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski and' Treasurer Gilpin.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to call the conference to order at 11:00  A.M.  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Public Comments/Questions concerning today's: agenda- NONE. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. following: GENERALFUND (County Bills). VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. following: VEHICLEI REGISTRATION ACCOUNT. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Agenda. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment fromt the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve exonerations as presented MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire ERIC ENGLAND as Computer/Network Specialist for thel ITI Department, for a 40-hour work week, effective August 7,2023, with a probationary period of 90 days, pending drug screening and background check results. This isar replacement position. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toj promote. MICHELLEREUTER MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire SCOTT: SEGARRA as Caseworker Ifor Children and Youth Services for a 40-hour work week, effective August 7,2023, with benefits after 90  $356,067.37 $251,135.00  by Tax Claim Bureau Director Ginal Rios, for 13 properties sold att the 2023. Judicial Sale.  PERSONNEL  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. days. This isar replacement position. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. A SALARY. BOARD MEETING WAS HELD Motion to reconvene. the Commissioner's Conference. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  to Aging Carel Manager II for the Area Agency on Aging, retroactive toJ June 9, 2023.  Motion to recess the Commissioners'" Conference to holda Salary Board Meeting.  OLDE BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge Addendum No. 1 for MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on behalf oft the Office of! Human Services: PHARE: int the amount of $8,280.05 and ERAP MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Vice-Chairman to execute the Support Service Contract between) Northern Tier Research and the County of Pike, on! behalf of Children and MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Purchase of Service Agreement between Families United Network and the County of Pike, on! behalf ofChildren and Youth Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Purchase of Service for Juvenile! Detention Services between thel District of Belmont-Harrison, on behalf of Belmont-Harrison, Juvenile District MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Purchase of Service  Re-Bid Bennett. Ave Building 1 Interior Renovations Project (GE,EC).  2.0i int the amount of $26,817.26. VOTE: All members voted 'aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. and the County of Pike, on! behalfofChildren: and Youth Services. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Agreement between National Mentor Healthcare LLC dba Pennsylvania  Youth Services.    Mentor and the County of Pike, onb behalf Children and Youth Services.  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Commissioners' Conference was adjourned.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between George. Junior Republic in) Pennsylvania and the County of Pike, on behalfofChildren: and Youth MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from thel Pike County Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program (SRCP) recommending thej partial payment of  Services.  $1,562.501 tol Milford' Township for work oni its Comprehensive Plan update project. PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONSADJOURNMENT NONE  THEN NEXTPUBLICI MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELDON WEDNESDAY. AIGUSTZ0ATIN, A.M.INTHE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.    SALARY BOARD July 19,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; ChiefClerk Gromalski and MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to convene Salary MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve Salary  Treasurer Gilpin. Board.  VOTE: All members voted' 'ayel. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. The motions approved are as follows:  Board] Motions 2-10.  Motion to approve the July 5a and 12,2023 Salary Board Minutes. less than 161 hours per week, as needed, effective July 31,2023.  Motion to set thel hourly rate of MICHELE LONG at $35.00 per hour, as part-time Conservation District Management Consultant for the Pike County Conservation District, for Motion to set the hourly rate OfDAWN VANDUYNE at $18.30 per hour, due tol her promotion tol Financial Caseworker in the Adult Probation Department, effective August 1, Motion to set the hourly rate of] KATHLEEN SARRO at $16.50 per hour, due to her promotion tol Probation Services Assistant int the. Adult Probation Department, effective Motion toi increase the hourly rate of KRISTINE ST.JOHN to $21.42 per hour, as Pre-trial Caseworker in the Adult Probation Department, effective August 1, 2023. Motion toi increase the hourly rate of] DARLENE WELSH to $21.68 per hour, as Office Assistant int the Domestic Relations Office, effective August 1, 2023. Motion toi increase the hourly rate ofJENEEN ODENDAHL to $20.08 per hour, as Receptionist/Clerk int the Domestic Relations Office, effective. August 1, 2023. Motion tos set thel hourly rate of WILLIAM GAA at $25.00 per hour, as per-diem Adult Basic Education/General. Education Development (ABE/GED) Tutor fort the Workforce Development Agency, effective. July 19, 2023. The County of Pike will be reimbursed with Motion toi increase thea annual salary of ANNA GUTIERREZ to $41,135.00, effective July 19,2023, due tol her promotion to Caseworker 21 for Children and Youth Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adjourn the  2023.  August 1,2023.  Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act funds.  Salary Board.  VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. Salary Board Meeting Adjourned.    SALARY BOARD July 26, 2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Schmalzle and Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski and" Treasurer Gilpin. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to convene Salary MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the annual salary of] ERICI ENGLAND at $99,500.00 as Computer/Network Specialist for the ITI Department, for a 40-hour work week, effective. August 7,2023, with aj probationary period of 90 days, pending MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toi increase the hourly rate of MICHELLE REUTER by $0.50 per hour, due tol her promotion to Aging Care MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the annual salary of SCOTT SEGARRA at $36,342.00 as Caseworker I for Children and Youth Services fora MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adjourn the  Board.  VOTE: All members voted' 'aye!. Motion carried. drug screening and background check results. VOTE: Alli members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. 40-hour work week, effective August 7, 2023. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. Salary Board Meeting Adjourned.  Manager II for the. Area Agency on Aging, retroactive to. June 9, 2023.  Salary Board.