AGENDA  WIDESDA/-NOVEBER 15. 2023.11:00. A.M. PIKECOUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING  . Callt to Order. Pledge ofA Allegiance.  PUBLICCOMMENTS/QUESTIONS CONCERNINGTODAYSAGENDA Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting tol hold al Retirement Board Meeting.  RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING Motion tor reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting. 1. Approve November 15, 2023. Agenda. 2. Approve November 1,2023 Meeting Minutes. 3. Approve November 8, 2023 Conference: Minutes. . Approve payment from GENERAL FUNDS (County Bills). . Approve payment from ACTIBSTRASFORTATION: 1. Motion to advertise the 2024 Pike County Budget.  $599,252.76 $25,450.00 $160,963.00  Approve paymenti from! PIKE COUNTY: EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE. FUND.  NEW] BUSINESS  2. Motion to execute the Acknowledgement oft the Commercial Line ofCredit Loan Request. 3. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Tax. Anticipation Note Series 01 of2024. 4. Motion to adopt) Resolution: No. 23-43, Tax and] Revenue. Anticipation Note.  5. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 33-2023, as presented, authorizing, among other things, thei issuance of one or more series of general obligation bonds, with proceeds thereof tol be applied toward capital projects oft the County, as describedi int the 6. Motioni to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on! behalf oft the Office of Human Services: PHARE int the amount of $6,192.00; Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0i in the amount of$16,461.21; and Human Services 7. Motion to approve the 2018 CDBGI Program Payment Voucher payable to) Ray Evansi in the amount of $855.45, on behalf 8. Motion to authorize the Chairmani to execute the St. Patrick Catholic Church! Facility Use Agreement, on! behalfof 9. Motiont to authorize the Chairman to execute thel Municipal Assistance: Program Invoice, on behalf of the Office of 10. Motioni to authorize the Chairman to execute the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.  Ordinance.  Development! Fundi int the amount of$5,035.30. oft the Office of Human Services. Children and Youth Services. Community Planning. MISCELLANEOUS:  PennState Extension Calendar of Events  PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENTS/OUESTIONSADIOURNMENT  THEN NEXTI REGULARI MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILLBE] HELDON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 AT11:00 A.M. INTHE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONI BUILDING.    PIKE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 15, 2023 11:00 a.m. Pike County Administration Building  1. Call to order. NEW BUSINESS  2. Approve thel November 15, 2023. Agenda. 3. Approve the October 18, 20231 Minutes.  1. Motion to approve refunds of contributions to employees nol longer with the County:  Kassidy Mercado b. Lisa Wilson Juan Rodriguez i. Xavier Molina Eddie' Torres Frances Hlavacek Beth Bayliss 1. Steve Galante a. Karen) Beswick  09/25/23 10/11/23 10/13/23 10/15/23 10/16/23 10/17/23 10/20/23 11/03/23 10/11/23  PCCF Prothonotary PCCF PCCF PCCF AAA C&Y PCCF Prothonotary  2. Motion to approve the following retirements:  3. Motion to approve a 1% increase for Korn Ferry actuarial services for 2024.  ADJOURNMENT    PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 506E BROADSTREET MILFORD, PA 18337 570-296-7613 FAX:570-296-6055  MATTHEW M. OSTERBERG RONALDR. SCHMALZLE R.ANTHONY WALDRON  KRISTA GROMALSKI CHIEFCLERK THOMAS F. FARLEY,ESQ. COUNTYSOLICITOR  COMMISSIONERS  DRAFT PIKE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION23-43 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION: NOTE  AUTHORIZING FIVEI MILLION AND00/100: DOLLARS ($5, 000,000.00)  WHEREAS, the COUNTY OF PIKE, COMMONWELATH OF PENNSYLVANIA (hereinafter referred to as the "Local Government Unit"), anticipates receipt of current revenues WHEREAS, the said Local Government Unit has a shortfall in and/or inadequate funds WHEREAS, the said Local Government Unitl has determined that itisr necessary tol borrow for thej purpose oft meeting current expenses by issuing a Tax Anticipation Note tol be repaid from WHEREAS, THE DIME BANK (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank") has submitted to the said Local Government Unit aj proposal to purchase a' Tax Anticipation Note of thel Local Government Unit and the Local Government Unit desires by the adoption of this Resolution to accept such proposal and authorize thei issuance ands sale ofi its tax and revenue anticipation note;  for Tax Year 2024 (the, "Tax Revenues") which are as yet uncollected; and  for current expenditures; and said anticipated Tax Revenues; and  Now therefore, Be It Resolved that:  (1) The Local Government Unit hereby authorizes the issuance ofa Tax and Revenue. Anticipation! Notei int the amount up to $5,000,000.00 (the, "Note") in anticipation of the receipt of current taxes and revenues to be sold at (2) Thel Note shall be redeemable at any time at the option oft the officers ofthe Local Government Unit without penalty or premium, shall be fully registered without coupons, shall be dated at closing, beari interest att the rate of5.32% (percent), shall mature onl December. 31, 2024 and shall bep payable tot thel Bank att the Offices ofthe Bank, ands shall be substantially in the form annexed to the resolution asl Exhibit A and herby made a part oft the (3) The proposal of thel Bank toj purchase thel Note dated October 26, 2023 is hereby accepted ands shall bei incorporated into the minutes ofthis meeting. At true and correct copy ofs said proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit B, and the appropriate executive officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a duplicate original of the acceptance ofsaid (4) Thel Local Government Unitl hereby pledges tot the Bank and grants to the Bank ai first lien and charge oni its taxes and revenues tol be received during the period when the Notei is outstanding to secure the payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby and the interest thereon. (5) Payment of principal and interest shall be made pursuant to the Note. (6) The appropriate executive officer be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute and deliver in the name of, on behalf of, and under the seal of,  private sale.  Resolution ast though fully set forthi in this place.  proposal to the Bank.    the Local Government Unit, the Note in the form and containing terms described above, and the Secretary of the Local Government Unit be and (7) The appropriate executive or fiscal officer be and hereby is authorized and directed toj prepare or cause to bej prepared and to file a Certificate ast to Taxes and! Revenuest tol be collected: ast required by Section 8128 ofthel Local Government Unit Debt Act. A true and correct copy ofs said certificate is (8) The executive officers oft the Local Government Unit be and hereby are authorized and directed to perform all acts which are necessary and proper  hereby is authorized and directed to attest the same.  attached hereto as Exhibit C.  for the valid issuance ands securing oft the Note.  RESOLVED this 15th day of November, 2023.  COUNTY OF PIKE  BY:  MATTHEW M. OSTERBERG, CHAIR  BY:  RONALD R. SCHMALZLE, VICE-CHAIR  BY:  R.ANTHONY WALDRON, COMMISSIONER    PennStatel Extension  Penn State Extension Upcoming Events  November 15, 2023  Community Development:  FIRST THREEI APRIL  JULYT FOURTHINSTAR THROUGHA AUGUST  OVERWINTERING: PREVIOUSF FALL TOAPRIL/JUNE  EGGLAYING: SEPTEMBERT TONOVEMBER  ADULTE LATEJ JULY EMERGENCE:  Spotted! lanternfly lifec cycle. lustration OE Emilys S. Damstra.  Spotted Lanternfly  Pike County isi int the quarantine area. Ify youl have spotted this insect, please call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359 or visit our website toi immediately to report as sighting. Please contact your local Penn Newly hatched nymphs are: small (-1/8i inch) and can be hardi toi find, often! being mistakeni for small ticks or spiders. Withe eachr molt tot the next instar, ther nymphs roughly double in size. The first three Tol learn more about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and what action you cant taket to stop the spread of this  State Extension office with questions on spotted lanternfly management.  instars are black with white spots.  invasivei insect, visit our website, ntps/lextension-sueduispatec.lantently, Remember, every adult stomped out can prevent 30-50 eggs beingl laid!  4-H/Youth:  Adults - Wel NEED you!! Pike County 4-Hi isi in desperate need of adult volunteers tol leady youth groups! Share whaty youa are passionate about withk kids who arei interested inl learning a new skill or hobby. As a Group Leader, you gett the opportunity to determine how muchi time you spend and what activity you do, while 4-HV will! help with supplies ands support. Consider volunteeringy yourt time to make a difference ina Contact Penn State Extension in Pike County for more information ont the 4-H program by calling (570) 832-2800 or send ane email to the 4-H coordinator, Angela Smith, at axs1397@psu.edu. Please like us on Facebook: at nttps://www.racepook.com/PleceCountyPa4HL. Please visit httpsllextension.: psu. edut tos searchf forr more topicst thatr may be ofi interest, orv visit asssmgNsAaaN: tos sign upt tor haveu up-to-date information ofy your choosinge emailed directlyt toy you.  child's life.  4-Hi is open toy youth ages 5-18, unless otherwise noted.    PennStatel Extension  Family:  Kinship FamilyForum  Via Zoom - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (12:00 PM -1 1:00 PMI ET).  Eating healthy on al budget can be challenging, buti it can be done with the! help ofag grocery game plan. Healthy Eating on a Budget will provide its' participants witht tips for healthy, low-cost meals and finding the! best deal. Shopping smarti is critical to eating healthy on al budget. There is no registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register by December 19, 2023. For morei information ort to register, visit  htpsllextension.psuedukinshp.famly-fommhealtiyeatingonabudget.  On Demand Webinars  Visit our website extension.psu.edu and search' Kinship Family Forum.' You willf find very informative pre- recorded classes on Kinship care - ai term used fori individuals that are not thel biological parents of the Penn State Extension collaborates with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn Statet to  children they are raising for whatever reason.  offer Thrive resources.  There is no registration feet for each pre-recorded webinar.  Food Safety:  ServSafe  ServSafe Food Safety Program ist fori individuals who are serving as managers or are inas supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants willr receive the ServSafe@ Food Protection Manager Certificate. Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements fori the Food Employee Certification. Act." There is a $165.00 fee tot take the course and you must pre-register. Forr more information or to determine the closest class location and dates, visit  htpsllextension.psuedu/servsafe.  Handling and Processing Deer in Areas with CWD Via Zoom - Monday, November 20, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PMI ET).  Chronic wasting disease is an always fatal prion disease that impacts members of the deer family (cervids) and! has been foundi ini many states ands several countries. As CWD isi impossible toi identify solely by physical appearance, iti is important that hunters know how to safely process animals in areas with CWD. Hunters and deer processors/Dutchers: are encouragedi to attend Handling and Processing Deer in Areas with CWD and! learns safe ways to process/butcher cervids in areas with CWD. There is no registration feef for1 the event, buty your mustp pre-register. For more information ort to register, visit  htips/lextensionpsuedu/handingandprocessnoderinareas-withcwd.  Gardening:  Master Gardeners and online andi in-person events.  Home Garden. News has the latest news and information on classes, workshops, publications, videos, Sign upi to receive news, upcominge event details, gardeningi information, and ther monthly e-newsletter at htpsllextension.psedu/reeslawnsawnsanc'landscaping.nome-gardening. By entering your email, you consentt to receive communications from Penn State Extension view the privacy_policy.  Green IndustryUpdate Series On-Demand Webinars  Visit our website, extension.psu.edu, ands search Green Industry Update.' You willi 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, pondi management, etc. Thef following pre-recorded webinars require a $10.00 registration feet to access them: ** Powdery Mildew Review and Environmental Stressor on Landscape Plants The following pre-recorded webinars require a $15.00 registration feet to access them: Please visit htps/eaxtensionnsuedt tos search forr moret topics thatr mayb bec ofi interest, or visit pstmsngNsaasat tos sign upt toh have up-to-datei information of your choosinge emailedo directlyt to you.  ** Greenhouse & Interior Plantscape Pest Management  ** Unusual Plant Pests in PA  2    PennStatel Extension  ** Core Pesticide Safety Topics ** Leaf Feeding Beetles &1 Tree Disease Update **A Aquatic Plants and Pond Management  All the webinars in the Green Industry Update Series are available until 12/23/2023. Certification credits may be available, depending on the webinar!  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. Therei is a $5.00 feet to access this pre-recorded webinar. Therei is a $10.00 feet to access this pre-recorded webinar.  ** Under-Appreciated Plants ** Container Gardens  Available until 11/28/23 Available until 04/28/24  Managing Common Invasive Shrubs  Via Zoom - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00PMET).  Invasive species are one of the largest and growing threats tol biodiversity, ecosystem health, and economies of Pennsylvania and surrounding states. During Managing Common Invasive Shrubs, participants willl learn! howt toi identify and manage shrub honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and privet (Ligustrum spp). Therei is no registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register. Fori more information ort tor register, visit! httpsllextension.p nsuadumanaginesommon-nasweshuns Invasive species are one of thel largest and growing threats tol biodiversity, ecosystem health, and economies of Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Att this workshop, participants willl learn about! how toi identify andr manage Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) as well as other invasive trees. There is no registration feef fort the event, buty your mustp pre-register. For more information or to register, visit In Person Saturday, November 18, 2023 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM -3 3:00PMET). Joini thel Master Gardeners of Wayne County ati the Holiday Greens Workshop to make ab beautiful, long- lasting holiday wreath or swag) your may display all season long. Registration materials for one decoration, including greens and adornments, will bei included int the workshop fee. Fresh evergreens and decorative bows willl be available for an additional cost, allowing yout to make more than one wreath or swag tot take home. Each registrant can purchase and make a maximum oft three additional items. There isaf $15.00 registration feef for the event, and your mustp pre-register by November 15, 2023. For more information ort tor register, visit tsletensonsausunalumoidagresctsinoe  Managing Tree of Heaven & Other Invasive Trees Via Zoom - Friday, November 17, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00P PMET).  htpsllextension.psuedumanaainpteegtheavenandaletres. Penn State Extension Wayne County - Building Cafeteria  Holiday Greens Workshop  Orchids for Everyone  The Orchids for Everyone webinar series, a collaboration with Master Gardeners and the American Orchid Society, will answer many ofy your orchid questions for bothi indoor and outdoor growing. Each of the six sessions covers a different topic andi includes a Q&A session following thep presentation. Via Zoom- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (7:00 PM - 8:15PMET) In Orchids for Everyone: General Orchid Care, we will consider what your need to know to enjoy orchids in your home. Beyond that, we will presenty you with the basic growingi information your need to keep those orchids happy and healthy soy you can enjoy their flowers) year after year. Growing orchids is rewarding anda al lot of fun! Therei is a $10.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register. Forr more information ort to register, visit httpsllextension.f BBidorndEorsenonesepothasae. Prevention ande early detection are keyt to controlling insect and disease problems in orchids. In Orchids for Everyone: Pests, Diseases, and Troubleshooting: Problems, joint the. American Orchid Society Orchid Doctor for at talk about ther many pests and diseases that may be targeting your orchids and other houseplants. Dr. Ron McHatton will showy youl how toi identify, mitigate, and give solutions fori the many common orchid problems. Therei is a $10.00 registration feet fort the event, andy your must pre-register. For more information ort tor register, visit! ntps/estensonpsuadusalochdsforsngnepesisdseassand  Via Zoom- Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (7:00 PM - 8:15 PME ET)  toupeshotigponens  3  Pleasey visith htos.lextensionsuedr tos search forr moret topics thatr may! bec ofi interest, or visit  ntipslextension.psu.edu/aboutme tos sign upt toh have up-to-datei information ofy your choosing emailed directlyt to you.    PennStatel Extension  Via Zoom- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (7:00 PM- -8:15PMET)  Pennsylvania andt thel Mid-Atlantic region arel home to a surprising number of native orchids; most of them aret threatened or endangered. Orchids for Everyone: Native Orchids of Pennsylvania and the. Mid- Atlantic Region wille employ ther magic of macro-photography to provide close-up views of most of them. Thep program willo conclude with a discussion of current threats to our native orchid flora, ongoing researh/conservation. efforts, and! howy you can help. There is a $10.00 registration feef fori the event, andy you must pre-register. For more information or tor register, visit htps/lextension.psuedu/orchds-for  everyone-native-orcidsofpennswaanleand.nemid-attantic-region. Via Zoom - Saturday, November 18, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00PME ET).  Second Saturday Gardening Series  "Putting your garden to! bed" means cleaning up whati isl left iny your garden, packing away thei things you willr not need until spring, andr making sure everything isi ready to go wheny your needi it. Second Saturday Gardening Series: Putting Your Gardent to Bed will focus on lawn! health, thei importance of a soilt test and howt tor read it, how top protecty your plants over the winter, andr much more. There is a $10.00 registration feet fort the event, but your must pre-register by November 17,2023. Forr morei information or to register, visit htpsllextension.psedu/secondsaturdar-gareningsenesputingyour-garden.to-bed. Join Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Montour and! Northumberland County for Second Saturday Gardening Series: Get Your Garden Ready for Winter Habitat, a discussion on how to get your garden ready for winter habitat. Learn about simple things you can do to make your garden a cozy home forb birds and beneficial insects overt the winter. There is a $10.00 registration feet for the event, but you must pre-register. Forr morei information ort to register, visit htpsllexensonpsuadusesondsaturde Visit our website, extension.psuedu, and search Second Saturday Gardening Series.' You will find very informative pre-recorded classes on composting, enjoying holiday plants, nature in autumn, winter  Via Zoom - Saturday, December 9, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET).  parteningseresputingeurgarento.bed.  On-Demand Webinars  sowing, pollinators, house plant propagation, seed starting, pruning, etc. There is a $10.00 registration fee for eachp pre-recorded webinar.  ** Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade  Available until 03/14/24  Health:  Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body  Via Zoom - Monday, November 20, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00PMET).  Thel health of thel brain and theb body are connected, andr now, science provides insights intol 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 of yourself as you age, andp practical strategies to age well. Therei is no registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register by! November 17,2023. For morei information ort tor register, visit! htpslextensionsuedu/neathy-lving.  foryourbalnandbody, Suicide Prevention Training  Via Zoom - Monday, November 20, 2023 (1:00 PM - 3:001 PME ET)  Developed byt the QPRI Institute, this 2-hour training is designed for all people concerned about helping others with mentall health and substance use challenges, regardless of their background. QPRI is an emergency mental healthi intervention for persons considering: suicide. Participants willl learn skills to identify andi interrupt a crisis and direct someone toj proper care. Therei is no registration feef for the event, buty your must pre-register by November 19, 2023. Forr more information or to register, visit  htps/lextension.psuedu/gprgatekeepersuicdepreveprevention-training. Via Zoom - Monday, November 20, 2023 (12:00 PM-1:00PMET)  Mental Wellness Series  Gain an understanding of the impacts surrounding mental health and substance use and addiction during part four oft the six-part Mental Wellness complimentary webinar series. During the. Mental Wellness Series: Understanding. Addiction, we willp provide a comprehensive definition of addiction, explore the intricate relationship between addiction andt the! brain, delve into thei impact of addiction onr mental health, and share the personal stories of those affected by addiction. Therei is no registration fee fort the  4  Please visit ntps/exensionosuedut to searchf forr moret topicst thatr mayb bec ofi interest, or visit  itips/extension.psuedu/sboutme tos sign upt tol haveu up-to-datei information ofy your choosing emailedo directlyt to you.    PennState! Extension  event, but your must pre-register. Forr morei information or to register, visit htp/lextensionpsuedumentalwelnesseresundersianding.adciction. Via Zoom - Monday, November 27, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00PME ET)  Join us fort thef fifthi installment of our six-part Mental Wellness complimentary webinar series, where you willl learn valuable techniques for helping young people navigate difficult times and develop positive coping skills. Mental Wellness Series: Fostering Mental Health in Youth addresses the rolet that adults play in! helping young people develop positive coping skills. Resllience-building is addressed tol help ay young person navigate through and growf from stressful experiences. There is no registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register. Forr morei information ort to register, visit glastenimsismeNt Join ust fori the final installment of our Mental Wellness complimentary webinar series, where you will learn valuablet techniques for helping young people navigate difficult times and develop positive coping skills. Mental Wellness Series: Building Resilience defines resilience and! how one can develop their own resilience. Being resilient when faced with life challenges leads to growth, hope, and learning. There is no registration feef fori the event, but your must pre-register by December 3, 2023. For more information or to  welnesetesfosterinememng.memtaheam-nxout  Via Zoom - Monday, December 4, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PMI ET)  register, visit https/lextensionpsuedu/mentalwelalwelnessseresbuldingresllence. Viaz Zoom - Thursday, November 30, 2023 (11:30 AM = 12:30 PMI ET)  Smart Choice Health Insurance  Becoming a smart consumer means making well-informed decisions abouty your health insurance. Smart Choice Health Insurance Basics ist the perfect opportunity for thosei interested in learning more about healthi insurance and gaining access to valuable resources. There ist no registration fee for the event, but your must pre-register by November 29, 2023. For more information ort to register, visit ntps/extensionpsueduclsmarehabehatnsurancebasics: Via Zoom - Thursday, December 7, 2023 (11:30 AM - 12:30PMET)  As youe enter your seniory years, it's important tol be aware of your health insurance options and how they change. Smart Choice Smart Use Health Insurance - Health Insurance in Your Senior Years willl boost your confidence bye explaining health insurance terms and helping you find a plan that meets your individual healthcare needs andi financial situation. There isr nor registration fee fori the event, buty you must pre- register by December 6,2023. Forr morei information ort to register, visit! htps/extension.psu.edu/smart  cholcesmaruseheammansmsehalanamnesuanceingursenerears Via Zoom - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (12:45 AM - 4:00 PMET)  Mental Health First Aid  and Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET)  Thei impact of mental health challenges int the United Statesi isi increasing. As certified instructors, Penn State Extension educators teach the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Mental Health First Aid course. Individuals willl learn thep purpose of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and common: signs and symptoms of mental health ands substance use challenges in adults. Participants willl bet taught the importance of early intervention on mental health challenges and what the appropriate steps are of the MHFA Action Plan. In addition, individuals willl learn what it means to! be al Mental Health First Aider, as well asi methods of self-carei tot take care of themselves. Therei is a $35.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register by October 25, 2023. For morei information or tor register, visit Via Zoom - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 (12:45 AM - 4:00PMI ET)  htps/lextension.psudu/adutemental-heatth-firstaid.  and Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PMI ET)  Mental Health First Aidf for Adults Working with) Youthi is designed tot teach adults who regularly interact with young people how to provide initial support to youth experiencing mental health or addiction challenges and assisti themi inf finding the help and care they need. As certified instructors, Penn State Extension educators teach thel National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. A certificate willl be available online after completion of the course. There is a $35.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register by September 22, 2023. For morei information or tor register, visit! itips/extension.psuedumenta-heatnihfistalcaduts-otrking-wthyouth,  Strategies for Building Child Vaccine Confidence Via Zoom Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (1:00 PM -2:00 PMET) Pleasey visit nttpsllextension.r psu.edut tos searchi forr moret topics thatr may! bec ofi interest, or visit  Join us for a free session where you can gain confidence as an early childhood professional, learning how to communicate effectively with families to address concerns and promote the importance of httpsllextension.r psue edu/aboutme tos signu upt toh have up-to-datei information of your choosing emailed directlyt to you.  5    PennStatel Extension  childhood" vaccinations. Families can benefit from receiving information and support from their ECE professionals, even when vaccinations are required for children enrolled inl licensed programs. There is nor registration feef fort the event, buty your must pre-register by December 4, 2023. Forn more information or tor register, visit htps/lextension.psudustategleslorbuldingehic.accine-confidence.  10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's  Via Zoom - Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET).  Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that can interfere with daily life. Tol helpy youl better understand the most common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what is normal aging and whati is not, Penn State Extension is partnering with the Alzheimer's Associatione to provide: 101 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's. There isi no registration fee for the event, buty your must pre- register by December 4, 2023. Forr more information ort to register, visit! mmpslegensonpsusu/e  waningscneolarhemetradisasewahnar  Leadership:  Hiring and Retention  Via Zoom - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AMI ET).  Hiringa and Retention: Increasing SelfAwareness to Improve Relationships will help participants identify and understand aspects of four universal patterns oft thought and behavior. Participants willl learn! how they interact with their environment, takei ini information, make decisions based on personal preferences, andl how they structure their world. Therei is nor registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register. Forr more information or to register, visit htpsllextensionpsueduhingancretentoon-ncreasingsel: Hiring and Retention Series: Manager to Leader and Effective Communication in thel Workplace is an event that focuses oni improving: your leadership and communication style. Participants willl learn to understand better the concept ofe effective communication: and strategies1 that foster interpersonal relationships and promote self-confidence. There is nor registration fee fori the event, buty your must pre- register. 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RETIREMENT BOARD Wednesday, October 18,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron, Chief Clerk Gromalski, and' Treasurer MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to convene the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the  Gilpin.  Retirement Board Meeting. October 18, 2023. Agenda. September 20, 20231 Minutes.  VOTE: All members voted"aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted" "aye". Motion carried. Under NEWI BUSINESS, the following presentations were made: contributions to employees no longer with the County:  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve refunds of  a. Stuard) Pozo b.J Juan Tejeda C.I Doron Smith d. Eric Barczyk e.I Linda Platt f.Scott Segera g. Alyssal Freymuth h.J Jennifer Onofry i.Amanda Walker j.Eli Devash k. Michael Severo  09/01/23 09/05/23 09/15/23 09/17/23 09/21/23 09/22/23 10/03/23 10/06/23 10/06/23 10/06/23 10/06/23  PCCF PCCF PCCF PCCF D.A. C&Y Human Services C&Y Public Safety PCCF PCCF  VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the  following invoices for payment: a.K Korn Ferry b. Biondo Investment Advisors C. Broadridge Matrix Trust Co  $5,410.00 $48,281.19 $12.211.21  3rd Quarter Actuarial Services 3rd Quarter Fee Billing 3rd Quarter Asset/Transaction: Fees  VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried. County Retirement Board) Meeting. VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried. Retirement Board Meeting adjourned.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adjourn the Pike    Wednesday, November. 1,2023  The first regular meeting ofNovember, 2023 oft the Pike County Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Osterberg at1 11:00 a.m. att the 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. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the November 1,2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the October 18,2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the October 25, 2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from GENERAL MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve exonerations as presented by Gina Rios, Tax Claim Bureaul Director, for 961 properties sold out oft the County Repository between. April and. July  Public Comments/Qlestions concerning today's agenda-none.  Agenda.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. FUNDS (County Bills), int the amount ofs $319,689.04, subject toi further review. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Commissioners' Meeting Minutes. Commissioners' Conference. Minutes.  2023. PERSONNEL  MOTION:by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire CARMEN RIGAUD as full- time clerki int thel Prothonotary's Office for a 37.5-hour work week, effective! November 6, 2023, pending drugt test results, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from WardenI Lowea advising that! hel has hired, with Prison Board approval,J JUSTYN. PHRANER as full-time Assistant Director ofFood Service: for the Correctional Facility, for a 40-hour work week, effectivel November 13, 2023, with MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofa letter from Warden) Lowe advising that hel has hired, withl Prison Board approval, the following individuals asi full- time Correctional Officers for the Correctional Facility for a 40-hour work week, effectivel November 13,2023, with benefits after 90 days: SABRYNA RYAN; RALPH STANCZUK; AND MICHAEL SUTTON. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden) Lowe advising that hel has hired, with) Prison Board approval, the: following individuals as full- time Food: Production Supervisors for the Correctional Facility for a 40-hour work week, effective November 13,2023, with benefits after 90 days: MARINA CASE. ANDPATRICIA WHITE. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Motion to recess the Commissioners'. Meeting tol hold a Salary Board Meeting. A. SALARYBOARD. Meeting was held. Motion to adjourn the. SALARY BOARD Meeting andi reconvene the Commissioners', Meeting. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to award bids for the Re-Bid Bennett Ave Building 1 Interior Renovations Project (EC) tol North End] Electric int the amount of $220,000.00. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on! behalf ofthe Office of Human Services: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0i int the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the 2018 CDBG Program Payment Voucher payable tol Ray Evans int the amount of$1,409.60, on behalf oft the Office of] Human Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the 2018 CDBG Program Payment' Voucher payable tol Recorder ofI Deedsi int the amount of$58.75, on behalf oft the Office ofH Human Services.  with benefits after 90 days. Thisi is ai replacement position.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried.  benefits after 90 days.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  OLDI BUSINESS NEW) BUSINESS  amount of $300.00 and PHARE int the amount of $3,511.22.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.    VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the 2021 CDBG Program Payment Voucher payable to GateHouse Mediai int the amount of$527.92, on behalfofthe Office of Human Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Pike County Home Program Payment Voucher payablet to GateHouse Media Pennsylvania Holdings, Inc., int the amount of$151.56, on MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Pike County Home Program Payment Voucher payable tol Frank DeEsch int the amount of $600.00, on behalf oft the Office ofHuman VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toa authorize the Chief Clerkt to execute thel Pitney Bowes State andI Local Fairl Market Value Lease Agreement. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'". Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between Summit School, Inc., andt the County of Pike, on behalfofChildren. and Youth Services. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between Community Specialist Corporation andt the County of Pike, on behalf of Children and Youth MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the fiscal year 2023 third quarter payments from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services grant funds to] Palmyra Township int the amount of $65,000.00; Delaware Townshipi int the amount of$53,750.00; Blooming Grove Township int the amount of $2,578.16; Commissioner Osterberg announced thatt thisi ist the continuation oft the funding of the ambulance services int the County.I want tol bring something to everybody's attention. Wel have a fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation that is used to provide thet training for people to become EMTs. We have a lot of very generous residents and businesses in this County who are the ones thatl help us fund that andi makes surei its stays sustainable. Int thel beginning oft that program, wel had people likel Billl Lovejoy and. Jason Ohliger's lawf firm, they are the ones that startedt that with the: funding. It continues with other groups. Wej just got al letter, andI Ithinki it's important that we recognize these committed: residents. Right now, that fund holds $70K ini it andy with thisl letter comes and we should basically thank Arlene Quirk and Sean Burger from Keller and Williams they donated $3,800.00. They madet that commitment last year and they're going to continue that. Ibring that up becausel It think wei need tos stir the other businesses and other residents to understand. how important this program is. No one int this County, ifthey want to become an) EMT, pays a dime to gett the training and they don'th have to goi further than Blooming Grove (Township) to gett thatt training from our training staff. Ijustt thought it'si important that that gets out becausel businesses that dot this, dot this for all ofu us to make sure our County stays safe. I'd like to give them as shout out MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adopt Resolution No. 23-42,  behalfo oft the Office of Human Services.  Services.  Services.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Lehman Township int the amount of $93,368.20; and Porter Township in the amount of $8,000.00. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  becausel It thinkt they deservei it!  Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, November 2023. Commissioner Schmalzle read Resolution: No. 23-42 aloud. goingt to give us an update ont the Veterans Office. Thank you. Jesiah.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Commissioner Osterberg announced that. Jesiah Schrader is the VSO (Veterans Service Officer) for the County, and hei is VSOJ Jesiah Schrader thanked the Commissioners for having him today and presenting thel Resolution. This is the second year that wel have participated as a County. It'st really nice to see the County buildings illuminated green ins support oft the Veterans and theirf families. It demonstrates that wer need toi meet the challenges that some of our Veterans have. It's nice that you are bringing awareness, and my office canl helpt those Veterans. We'vel had al lot of growth int thel last year. Wea are currently averaging fivet tos six walk-ins ona a daily basis toi include our normal scheduled appointments. That's about Exactly ay year ago, Karen OIsen, my Deputy Director, startedt today, ifyous seel her, please wish her al happy anniversary. Shel has become fully accredited within this year tol help administer Veterans' benefits to Veterans and their spouses. She has become a vital asset to our office and! has been instrumental in obtaining benefits for Veterans and their families. In our current office, wer represent 38% of our local Veterans, that's about a 3%i increase from last year. We are seeing more July 2023 wast the close of our monetary fiscal year and our office in) Pike County increased our monthly monetary amount by $IM. Thati isat total of$8.8M1 that we brought back tot the Veterans within our community. Another benefit that isl helping Veterans in our community is our Reall Estate Tax Exemption program that the Commissioners and: my office createdi inl March of2023. This program has assisted over a dozen veterans andt their surviving spouses to alleviate them of  doubled since ay year ago.  of our Veteran population inc our office.    real estate property taxes. Ifeelt thisi ist really important andl I'mg glad the Commissioners have approved those Resolutions. Itestified near Philadelphia this past weeki ins support oft thosel Resolutions tol be recognized across the Commonwealth of Witht the rapid growth thatt the Commissioners have recognized and seen, iti is time for us tor relocate. We'rel having ai new building in Shohola we willl ber relocating to, hopefully before the turn of the year ort the beginning oft the year. This new building isi much larger ands suited better for our needs. It will provide spacet toj provide classes and additional resources. We're going tol havead designated professional for our Vet Center to come down andj provide mental health services to our Veterans and spouses. Iwant tot thank the maintenance crewi for preparing the new office space and! helping usi int this Thel Pike County Commissioners recognize and support the Veterans and I look forward to continuing working with the Commissioners tol better assist our Veterans. Iwantt tot thankt the Veterans for their service and wish them a Happy Commissioner Osterberg added that the new location is also right next to Workforce Development. As you readi int this Resolution, wet talk about the transition for Veterans coming back from their service, they need help finding employment. They needt training andt that's all part oft this. Ithink it's going tol be a great space for the Veterans' services tol be located. They" 're interconnected andI Iknow Cindy Defebo, Workforce Development Director, is working toward developing programs tol help the Veterans that come back tol Pike County tot transition into al better life here in) Pike County. Commissioner Waldron said he wanted tot thank Jesiahi for all the workl he's done int the past year since we were able to lure you away and hiry youi inl May of2022.1 It's been great. We'vel been out in the community and all wel hear is nothing but thank you,! he'sreally doing a greatj job - from the Veterans and families of Veterans. Wer really appreciate it! Commissioner Schmalzle told. Jesiah tol keep upt the good work. Idon'tk know ife everybody knows this, but. Jesiahi is alsoa leader att the State level ands serving his leadership herei in Pike County telling everyone across the State about what we're accomplishing! here int the County. Not only ist there al Resolution that says we are proud ofa all ofour Veterans, we're proud oft the programs thaty we't re offering. It's never been ata a higher level than iti is now and in the entire history ofPike Meeting attendee, Kevin Holian, askedi ifa any of our state universities give college credit, like they doi inl New York, for VSO Schraeder answered that when ani individual exits the military there are classes they took whilei ins service, do translate into college CEUS (Continuing! Education Units) andt they can use them towards their education. Depending on what they are goingt tos school for, will determine what those! benefits can be used for. Monetary wise, they have the GI  Pennsylvania, notj just herei in Pike County.  seamless transition. Veterans' Day.  County. Thank youf for yourl leadership.  military service?  Benefit whichi isl Federal, and many schools provide the Yellow Ribbon) Program.  MISCELLANEOUS  PennState Extension Calendar of Events  Court. Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program update, Dawn Allison, Executive Director- Commissioner Osterberg introduced Executive Director of CASA, Dawn Allision ands she said she's going to givea a little update ont the progress that we'ver made at CASA. We are coming up on two years since we opened inl Pike County. We aret the CASA of Pike County Program which is Court Appointed Special Advocates. We recruit volunteers who are sworn in by the Court. They go through training anda are sworn int by the Court andt they are appointed to advocate for our foster children, any children int the dependency system. They are appointed to advocate for the children on a one-on-one basis which does give us al lot oft time and al lot of dedication. It's very, very helpful tot the Courti in making recommendations. and decisions on! how a child should move forward. We also workl hand inl hand with Children and Since wes started in. January, wel have nineteen advocates thata are sworn ini right now. From. January 2023 to September 2023, theyl have logged in over 1K volunteer hours andi they have completed over 2701 hours of additional training and provided over sixty-five reports that! have been used by. Judge Gaughan in Dependency Court hearings. Right now, we are servingt thirty-three children and there are forty-nine children presented tot the program. We dol have sixteen children on our waiting list, and we are always recruiting andt trying tot train new volunteers. Ihave four new volunteersi in the training program rightr now that will bes sworn inb by the Court the first week of December, so we'll be able to appoint them tor more children. Ifa anyone isi interested ori ifyou'ret talkingt to anyone that yout think might be a great advocate fora child, it's between ten andi fifteen) hours ai month, andt that can change the life ofaf foster child. Ican begin training classes ata any The State average right now, the CASA Program normally represents 35% ofthe childreni inc care and one oft the last counts, Pike County was representing 80% ofthe children inc care with the CASA Program. Unfortunately, wel have more needst than wel have advocates, sot that fluctuates al little bit. We're probably about 70%1 right now, but we have seen tremendous outcomes for the children withj just additional support and a one-on-one: relationship.. It think that wel bringa a lot tot thet table when we work with the caseworkers through Children and Youth, andi it gives another set of eyes and ears tot the Courtt to makes solid decisions so these children can move toward permanency and the family can move toward Int two years, we have accomplished: al lot. The State is very happy witht the progress that Pike County has made, and the community has been amazing. With very little outreach, wel haven't done al lot of outreaches, wel have some news articles and speaking engagements and the community members have justs stepped up and volunteered from all directions. Weare very grateful for that. Continue tos spread the word, anybody thaty youl know that would be a good advocate for a child, have them call me (570) 296-9827. Hopefully, by the end of2024, we'll be closer to our goal of 100% oft the children Commissioner Osterberg thanked) Dawn Allison and she thanked the Commissioners: for supporting the program.  Youth Services on case planning ands supporting their decisions.  time when there are enough volunteers, otherwise we typically woulds schedule one int the Spring.  healing.  served.    Reporter Chris. Jones asked what kind ofb background checks do they do?  CASAI Director Dawn Allison answered they do the regular clearances- - FBI, State, Sex Offender, and Children and Youth run clearances.. All the typical clearances and criminal checks are run. They go through extensive training. The initial training program ist thirty hours and then Court observation and they are required to do an additional twelvel hoursa year ofo continuing education credits. We've donet twoi target programs now. Wej just completed one that's been the public in conjunction with) Highl Mark. We didt this through) PA CASA and that was with af focus on! health care advocacy. Having childreni int the foster care system is challenging and al lot ofH health care needs are not met. The advocates that] Ihave right now did additional training ona al health care advocacy piece and we were able toi improve a significant amount ofH health CASAI Director Dawn Allison answered we are a County Department. Commissioner Osterberg added they are actually undert the Commissioners' Office, but the direction she gets comes from, in this casel Ibelieve, Judge Kelly Gaughan through the Courts. It's not really a Department oft the Court. Commissioner Waldron saidi iti isas separate program, separate from these other agencies, buti interacts al lot with Children and Youth and the Court. Commissioner Osterberg addedi iti isl listedi int the whole format oft the County under the Commissioners' Office, wel hire and deal with all ofthe Commissioner Osterberg announced that Mr.. Jones is retiring. Chris you' ve done some really great worki int this County, and we'vel benefitted from your professionalism. I'vel been interacting withy you for as long as you've been there (Pike County Dispatch), whichi ist twenty-seven: years? Reporter Chris. Jones answered yeah, twenty-six and change. Commissioner Osterberg continued, it's now time for you tor retire andI I think it's important that the public knows that and Commissioner Schmalzle alsot thanked Reporter Chris Jones for all ofh his work and during some lonely meetings, being Reporter Chris Jones responded thanks for the invitation. I got a really nice commendation from publisher Suel Lloyd, and she1 mentioned: al lot ofi interesting things that you don'tt think about day to day wheny you're working. The factt that my kids spenta al lot oftimei int the office and that I met] Nikki. Jones, my wife, through the office; personal things liket that, that you don'treally think about. Once you) pull that allt together, wish me wella andj just working on who is going to be at least an interim editort toj just! keept the Dispatch going. She (Suel Lloyd) also mentioned that we went through, like everybody, with COVID, the economic setbacks, wel hads some rival mediat thatt tried to work into our bailiwick and we survived and thrived, it'sar miracle thati it's still going. Commissioner Osterberg added we alll know newspapers are difficult already, but it's been there for a longt time. Reporter Chris Jones saidy you go outt there and they say, Wow, you' 're still doing this, congratulations'. Onet fellow lasty year, a professor, said you' re our heroes, he'sa writer. That's what I'm taking with me. The Commissioners' thanked Reporter Chris. Jones. Commissioner Waldron addedt that he always did balanced coverage too.I I didn't! know you that much before) I became Commissioner, but ith has been good working with you! Meeting attendee, Ginal Mancato, said she likes coming in and watching all the presentations and learning al lot about what you do, but whenl I'm atl home and can't makei ittot the meetings, the recordings, Ic can'thear anything of what you are saying orl halft thet timel Ican't! hear the presentations. Cans you work on something to geta al better recording toj put online? Meeting attendee, Gina Mancato, askedi ifyoud could put that on thel Pike County page? Notj just what they record, Ithink  carel being providedt tot the foster children.  Reporter Chris Jones asked which parti is your officei int thist undert the Court?  funding and all that.  thanky youf for what you've done.  one ofthei few people thatj joined us. We willr miss you. You can continue to come.  Thanks al lot.  PRESS &1 PUBLIC COMMENTSOUESTIONSTONSADIOURMMENT Commissioner Schmalzle: replied absolutely. That's goodi input. that it'si important that the public can hear everything.  Commissioner Schmalzle answered okay, thank you, and addedt thatt they don't gol home and watch it. Commissioner Waldron then statedt that att the last public meeting a question came up about the Commissioners' commitment toi follow through on some concerns that were raised backi in) May/June with regards tol hate language going around and some, possible, threatening actions with regards to thel LGBTQ community and other minority communities. Wec did followt through ont that. I mentioned att thel lastr meeting that I've been in contact witht the State Police. They have an Office of Community Engagement, and wel hada a ZOOM: meeting onl Monday with Captain Brown and Seargent Tim Greene, as well ast two other State Troopers. They are going to come and do a presentation about concerns they do! have within our community and other communities, notj just Pike County, at our public meeting on December 6th. We indicated thatI was askeda about that by somebody from Triversity att the last meeting andI I just wantedt to bring that up. We're following through ont that. We're not goingt to take any action, but we want tol hear. As we tried to explain, they understand it, but thisi iss something we canl legislate or spend money on specifically, but itiss something we can tryto make people aware. They (PSP) agreet that awareness isag goodt thing. P1I1 let them (PSP), they're the professionals ifyou will with regards tot thisi issue, SO we'lll let them deal withi it. They ares going to bel here onl December 6th. THE NEXTI REGULARI MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 15,AT1 11:00. A.M. IN THE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  BUILDING.    Commissioners' Conference Minutes Wednesday, November 8,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski; and" Treasurer Gilpin. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and 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.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded' by Commissioner Schmalzle, to amend the. Agenda to correct the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the. Agenda as amended. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded' by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the following: MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from thei following: MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the following: MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the following: MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to appoint MATTHEW BROWNto the position ofA Assistant County Detective in the! District Attorney's Office for a 40-hour work week, effective November MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toj promote KATHY D'ANTUONO to Administrative Assistant If for the. Area Agency on Aging for a 30-hour work week, effective! November 13,2023.1 This isa  number of! hours worked per week fori item 1 under) Personnel andi item 1 under Salary Board.  VOTE:. All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE:. All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. GENERAL: FUND (County Bills). VOTE: All members voted 'aye". Motion carried. DEBT: SERVICE VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. SRCP) DEBT SERVICE VOTE: All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. BRIDGE. REPAIR. ACCOUNT VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. PERSONNEL  $399,519.38 $2,527,570.25 $1 15,869.50 $30,854.29  27,2023, with benefits after 90 days. Thisi isar replacement position. VOTE: Alli members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. A SALARYBOARD! MEETING WASI HELD Motion to reconvene the Commissioner's Conference.  replacement position.  Motion to recess the Commissioners' Conferencei to) holda a. Salary. Board Meeting.  OLD BUSINESS of$4,192.00. NEW BUSINESS Services.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to award bid: for the East Sugar Mountain! Road Over Littlel Bushkill Creek Road Posting Signage tol Morgan Site Contracting for the total contract amount  VOTE: Allr members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Contract for Professional Services between Northampton County Juvenile Detention Center and the County of Pike, on! behalfo of Children and Youth MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between Passavant Memorial Homes, Inc., and the County ofPike, onl behalfo of Children and Youth Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between Diakon Child Family & Community Ministries and the County ofPike, on behalfo of Children and MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and 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 $826.00; Emergency Rental Assistance 2.0i in the amount of $24,858.04; andl Human Services Development Funds int the amount of$1,000.00.  VOTE:. All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE:. All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Youth Services.  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Alli members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.    MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute  thel Housing Rehabilitation. Lien, on! behalf ofthe Office of Human VOTE:. All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. Commissioners' Conference was adjourned.  Services.  PRESS & FUBLICCOMMENTSQUESTIONSADJOURMMENT NONE  THEI NEXTI PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' WILLI BE HELDON WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 15.2023, ATI 11:00AM: IN THE PIKE COUNTY. ADMINISTRATIONJ BUILDING.