AGENDA  WEDNESDAY.JULYI 19,2023,1 11:00A.M. PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING  1. Callt to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.  PUBLICCOMMENTS/QUESTIONS CONCERNING' TODAY'S. AGENDA Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting tol hold a Retirement Board Meeting.  RETIREMENT BOARD. MEETING Motion tor reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting. 1. Approve. July 19,2023 Agenda. 2. Approve. July 5,2023 Meeting Minutes. 3. Approve. July 12,2023 Conference Minutes. 4. Approve payment from GENERALI FUNDS (County Bills)  $391,048.83  PERSONNEL  1. Motion to create the part-time position of Conservation District Management Consultant int the Pike County 2. Motion tol hire MICHELELONG: as part-time Conservation District Management Consultant in thel Pike County 3. Motion toj promote DAWN VANDUYNE to Financial Caseworker int the Adult Probation Department, effective August 1, 4. Motiont toj promote KATHLEEN SARRO tol Probation Services Assistant int the Adult] Probation Department, effective 5. Motion to create the position ofa as per-diem Adult Basic Education/General. Education Development (ABE/GED) Tutor for 6. Motiont tol hire WILLIAM GAA as per-diem Adult Basic Education/General Education Development (ABE/GED) Tutor for 7. Motion top promote. ANNA GUTIERREZ to Caseworker: 2 for Children and Youth Services for a 40-hour work week,  Conservation District for less than 161 hours per week, as needed, effective. July 31,2023. Conservation District for less than 161 hours per week, as needed, effective. July 31,2023.  2023. This isar replacement position. August 1,2023.Thisi isar replacement; position. the Workforcel Development. Agency.  the Workforce Development Agency, effective July 19,2023. effective. July 19, 2023. This isar replacement position.  Motion to recess the Commissioners' Meeting tol hold a Salary Board Meeting.  SALARY BOARD 1. Motion to convene Salary Board.  2. Motion to approve the. July 5a and 12, 2023 Salary Board Minutes.  3. Motion tos set the hourly rate of MICHELELONG at $35.00 per hour, as part-time Conservation District Management Consultant for the Pike County Conservation District, for less than 161 hours per week, as needed, effective July 31,2023. 4. Motion tos set thel hourly rate of] DAWN VANDUYNE at $18.30 per hour, due tol her promotion tol Financial Caseworker in 5. Motion tos set thel hourly rate of] KATHLEEN SARRO at $16.50 per hour, due tol her promotion to Probation Services 6. Motion toi increase thel hourly rate of] KRISTINE: ST.. JOHN to $21.42 per hour, as Pre-trial Caseworker int the Adult 7. Motion toi increase the hourly rate OfDARLENE WELSH to $21.68 per hour, as Office Assistant int the Domestic Relations 8. Motion toi increase thel hourly rate of. JENEEN ODENDAHL to $20.08 per hour, as Receptionist/Clerk int the Domestic 9. Motion tos sett the hourly rate of WILLIAM GAA at $25.00 perl hour, as per-diem Adult Basic Education/General Education Development (ABE/GED)1 Tutor for the Workforce) Development. Agency, effective. July 19,2023. The County of Pike will 10. Motion toi increase the annual salary of ANNA GUTIERREZ: to $41,135.00, effective. July 19,2023, due tol her promotion  the Adult Probation Department, effective. August 1,2023. Assistant int the Adult Probation Department, effective August 1, 2023.  Probation. Department, effective. August 1,2023. Office, effective. August 1,2 2023. Relations Office, effective. August 1,2023.  ber reimbursed with Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act funds.  to Caseworker: 21 for Children and' Youth Services. 11. Motion to adjourn the Salary Board. Motion tor reconvene. the Commissioners' Meeting.    OLDI BUSINESS  1. Motion to: awardl bidsi for the Springbrook Road Over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement Project tol Rutledge 2. Motion to open bids for thel Re-Bid Bennett. Avel Building 1 Interior Renovations Project (GC &EC).  Excavating, Inc. for thel base bid amount of$1,212,253.40.  NEW BUSINESS  1. Motion to appoint JANNA GENZLINGER tot thel Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board as al Private-Sector 2. Motion to execute the Purchase of Service. Agreement between Kidspeace National Centers, Inc. and the County of Pike, on 3. Motion to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between The Children's Home of Reading Youth &1 Family Services, 4. Motion to execute thel Purchase of Service. Agreement between CONCERN Professional Services for Children, Youth, and 5. Motion to execute the Purchase of Service Agreement between Diversified' Treatment Alternative and the County ofPike, on 6. Motion to execute thel Purchase of Service Agreement between Alternative Living Solutions and the County of Pike, on 7. Motion to execute the Contract for Professional Services between' The Wright Center Medical Group dbs The Wright Center 8. Motion toa approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers, on behalf of the Office of] Human Services: Human 9. Motion to authorize the fiscaly year 2023 second quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant fund to the following municipalities: Palmyra Township int the amount of$58,000; Delaware Township in the amount of$53,750.00; Milford) Borough int the amount of $10,000.00; and Porter Township in the amount of $8,000.00. Backt to Schooll Event, July 21,2023- Michele Burrell, Pike County Children & Youth Services Administrator Elder. Justice Day, August 22, 2023- Tracy Simon, Protective Services Case Manger 3, Area Agency on Aging Voter Hall of Fame- Ellal Eggenberger, Thomas Peifer, Patricia A. Navarro, Robert C. Nied, Betty A. Reaggs, Sandral F.  Member, for at three-year term, effective. July 19,2023, through. June 30, 2026.  behalfo of Children and Youth Services.  Inc. and the County of Pike, on behalfofChildren: and Youth Services. Families and the County of Pike, on! behalf ofChildren and' Youth Services.  behalfofChildren and Youth Services. behalf of Children and Youth Services.  for Community Health and the County ofl Pike, ont behalfo of Children and Youth Services. Services Development Fund in the amount of $402.00 and PHARE int the amount of $5,619.00.  MISCELLANEOUS  PennState Extension Calendar of Events Concealed Carry) Event-. Jill Gamboni Smith, Jim A. Whittaker, and Gregory D. Yetter. PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENTSOUESTIONSTONSADOURXMENT  THEI NEXTREGULARI MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERSY WILLBE) HELDON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST: 2,2 2023 AT11:00 A.M. INTHE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.    PIKECOUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, July 17, 2023 11:00 a.m. Pike County Administration Building  1. Callt to order. NEW BUSINESS  2. Approve the. July 17,2023 Agenda. 3. Approve the. June 21,2023 Minutes.  1.1 Motiont to approve refunds of contributions to employees nol longer witht the County:  a. Brandon Stach b. Michael Ulbrich Michael Patton a. Adam Rufrano a. Roberta Skibber b. Melanie Asterita a. Korn Ferry b. Biondo Investment Advisors Broadridge Matrix Trust Co  06/26/23 07/13/23 07/17/23 02/17/23 06/30/23 07/01/23 $5,410.00 $45,181.24 $12.245.05  PCCF IT PCCF Public Safety AAA DA, vested 09/15/81  2. Motion to approve the following deferred retirement (to age 60):  3. Motion to approve the following retirements:  4. Motion to approve thei following invoices for payment:  2nd Quarter Actuarial Services 2nd Quarter Fee Billing 2nd Quarter Asset/Transaction' Fees  5. Motiont to approve updating authorized: signers for Biondo Investment Advisors contract.  ADJOURNMENT    PennStatel Extension  Penn State Extension Upcoming Events  July19,2023  Community Development  FIRST THREEI INSTARS: APRIL THROUGH JULY  FOURTHI JULY THROUGH INSTAR:  OVERWINTERING: PREVIOUS FALL TOAPRIL/JUNE  EGGLAYING: SEPTEMBER1 TONOVEMBER  ADULT LATEJULY  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 1-888-422-3359 immediately to reporta sighting. Contact your local Penn State Newly hatched nymphs are small (-1/8 inch) and can be hardt to find, often being mistaken fors small ticks or spiders. With each molt tot the nexti instar, the nymphs roughly double: in Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), and what action you can take to: stop the spread oft this invasive insectt that ist threatening the northeastern United States from our website:  Extension office with questions on spotted lanternfly management. size. The first threei instars arel black withy white spots. tps/satemsionsuctupateantemiy  4-H/Youth:  Adults We NEED you!!l Pike County 4-Hi isi in desperate need of adult volunteers tol lead youth groups! Share what you are passionate about with kids who are interestedi in learning a new: skill or hobby. As a Group Leader, you determine thet time you spend and the activity that to do, while 4-H willl help withs supplies and support. Consider volunteering Contact Penn Statel Extension inl Pike County for morei information on the 4-H program by calling 570-296-3400 ors send an email tot the 4-H coordinator, Angela Smith, at Please like us on Facebook atl ts/ponv.nachookcom/Pkecouny-all  yourt timet to makea a difference in a child's] life. 4-H is open to youth ages! 5-18, unless otherwise noted.  axs1397@psu.edu.  1  Please visit! htps/lestensonpsuedat tos searchf forr moret topicst thatr mayb bec ofinterest, orv visith ctmtsaltae tos sign  uptoh have up-to-d datei information ofy youro choosing emailedd directlyt toyou.    PennStatel Extension  Land:  Land Use Webinar Series  Via Zoom - Begins Wednesday, July 19,2023 (1Z-0OPM-115PMED).  Other Dates- - 08/16, 09/21,1 10/18, and1 11/15.  Thel Land Use Webinar Series, partnered witht thel Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA), isas series of monthly sessions that present in-depth information on land uset topics affecting the communities ofl 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. There: isa $50.00 registration fee for the entire series starting) July19, 2023. However, you may register for ani individual webinari int the duration oft the class. For morei information ort to register visit htpsl/atensonpsuednu/andusewchnar  Food Safety:  ServSafe:  ServSafe Food Safety Program is fori individuals who are: serving as managers or arei ina a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the ServSafe@ Food Protection Manager Certificate. Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for thel Food Employee Certification Act." There isa $165.001 fee to taket the course andy your must pre-register. Search the website for your closest class location and dates- - https//extensionpssiedu/servsate.  Home Food Preservation  Via Zoom - Saturday, July 29, 2023 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET).  Home Food Preservation Can-Along: Pressure Canning Green Beans will allow the participants to gain access tot thel latest canning recommendations based on USDA guidelines and proper safety steps when using a pressure canner. Access to the live webinar, as well ast thei ingredient/supply list willl be provided in the registration email. Therei isa$ $15.00 registration fee for the event, and your must pre-register by] July24,2023. For morei information ort to register visit htps//extension.psuedw/home-lood- preservation-can-alonalonepresure-amming-green-beans Via Zoom - Saturday, August 2, 2023 (6:00 PM -7:30 PME ET).  Home Food Preservation: Pickling will explain the scientific reasoning behind the methods forr making and processing pickled products. Itwill also inform thej participants oft the food preservation myths and unsafe practices from the past." There is a $5.00 registration fee for the event, andy your must pre-register by] July 31,2023.1 For morei information or to register visit https//extension.psauadi/home-ot-preservation-picking.wehinar.  Water:  Drinking Water Testing  Penn State offers drinking water testing through the Penn State University Lab. Call the Extension office at! 570-832-2800 toa arrange toj pick-up test kits and information. Test results take onet tot three weeks or more depending ont thet test. For morei information on Pleasev visit! https://extension.p psue edut tos searchf forr moret topicst thati mayb bec ofinterest, orvisith s.ee  2  uptok haver up-to- datei information ofy your choosinge emailedo directlyt toyou.    PennStatel Extension  Water Quality,visit: nttp:/lextension.psed/maturaleresources/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 water topics such as common. health and aesthetic impacts on drinking waters supplies, preventing bacteria contamination, well construction, and septic systems. Each event willi include ani interactive Q&A session witht thej presenters! Go to extension.psu.edu ands search WaterWebinar Series'. There is no feef for this event,  however your must register. Water Cooler' Talk  Via Zoom - Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (12:001 PM -1:001 PMI ET).  Thel Water Cooler Talk Series provides a once-a-month event featuring 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 chance for allj peoplei interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water- related work. Ini this webinar, Water Cooler Talk: Eliminating Barriers to Green. Stormwater nfrastructure Implementation, participants willl hear about current workl happeningi int the waterresource field. There is no registration fee for the event, but you must pre-register by July 26, 2023.) Fori morei information ort to register visit /aNNNhaNee cooler-talk-eliminating-narer-to.green-stormwater-ntrastnucture-implementation.  Gardening:  Master Gardeners  Home Garden News has thel latest news and information on classes, workshops, This monthly newsletter covers topics like vegetable, herb, and fruit production; garden and landscape maintenance practices; pest and disease identification and management; Sign up to receive news, upcoming event details, gardening information, and the monthly e- newsletter at) htps/lextensionpsuedi/reslwnsand-andsapingnhome-gardening By entering, your email, you consent tor receive communications from Penn State Extension  publications, videos, and online andi in-person events. Master Gardener volunteer training; and more!  you can privacypolicy.  Second Saturday Gardening Series - On Demand Webinars.  Visit our website extension.psu.edu and search' 'Second. Saturday Gardening Series.' You will find very informative classes on Composting, Enjoying Holiday Plants, Nature in Autumn, Winter Sowing, Pollinators, House Plant Propagation, Seed Starting, Pruning, Care ofWinter  Holiday Plants.  ** Care of Winter Holiday Plants (recording) **] Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade (recording) uptoh have up-to-datei information ofy your choosing emailed directlyt toyou.  Available until 12/31/23 Available euntil 03/14/24  3  Please visit! https/lextension. psuedut tos searchf forr moret topicst thatr mayb bec ofinterest, or visith httpsl/extension., psuedu/aboutme tos sign    PennStatel Extension  Knowyour Natives Series - On Demand Webinars.  Visit our website extension. -psu.edu and search 'Know_your Natives Series.' Expand garden enthusiasts' knowledge and appreciation oft these versatile and valuable plants. The Master Gardeners will cover native plants' many benefits to our home gardens and landscapes. Speakers willf focus onj polinator-friendly ynative plants in this falls series. However, the plants can be used in all native plantings in the garden and landscape. Enjoy classes on Native Seeds, Under Appreciated Plants, Shrubs and more. There isa a $10.00 fee and you must pre-  register.  ** Under-Appreciated Plants (recording) ** Container Gardens (recording)  Available until 11/28/23 Available until 04/28/24  Native Tree &S Shrub Sale Species Overview Via Zoom- - Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (7:00 PM -8 8:301 PMI ET).  Planting nativet trees ands shrubs isa aj powerful way to turn yourl landscape into a wildlife wonderland while also improving local stream health and water quality, but choosing the best species for your specific landscape conditions can be a challenge. Join) Penn State Master' Watershed Stewards and) Master Gardeners for thisi interactive webinarwhere we'll cover thes species selection from this year's fundraiser. Therei is no registration fee for the event, but you must register to attend. For morei information or to register visit https//extension.psedi/mastermatershetstewart-gfornative-ree-and-shmub-sale  The Artand Science of Bonsai  Inl Person Thursday, July 27,2023 (6:301 PM - 8:001 PMI ET). Penn Statel Extension Wayne County- Honesdale, PA  Explore the world of bonsai, including its rich history and origins, as well ast thel best practices for planting and caring fors your own bonsai tree. Discover the art of bonsai and learnl how to create a beautiful and thriving miniature tree that will bringj joy and tranquility toj your home or garden. Therei isa $5.00 registration fee for thee event, and you must pre-register by] July 20, 2023. For morei information ort to register visit  htps//extension.psuedw/heartandsscience-olbonsal.  Why Don'tMy) Hydrangeas Bloom?  Inl Person - Saturday, July 29, 2023 (10:00 AM -11:00, AMET). Middle Smithfield Community and Cultural Center- East Stroudsburg, PA Have you ever wondered why your hydrangeas failed tol bloom, despite your best efforts? Join thel Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Monroe County to delvei intot the factors that can influence. hydrangea blooms. Participants willl learn how toi identify different hydrangea types, pruning tips, when to fertilize, and how to deal with pests. Therei isa $5.00 registration fee for the event, andy your must pre-register by) July 28, 2023. For more information or to register visit] https//extension.ps-dlw/wh-dontemy-hydrangeas.  bloom.  Explore the Exciting World of Mushrooms  4  Please visit! htpslleastemsonnsuedut tos searchf fori more topicst thatn mayb bec ofinterest, or visit lctspasnt tos sign  uptol haveu up-to-c datei information ofy your choosinge emailedo directly toyou.    PennState! Extension  Inl Person - Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (6:301 PM -7:301 PMI ET). Penn Statel Extension Monroe County- Stroudsburg, PA  Penn State Extension Master Gardeners cordiallyi invite you to embark on aj journey into the fascinating world of mushrooms. Ryan Lacz, thej proprietor of Four Fields Farm, will guide participants through the various types of mushrooms, their cultivation, and thel benefits they offer. There isa a $10.00 registration fee for the event, andy you must pre-register by) July 28, 2023. For morei information or tor register visit tpsl/extensionpsuedu/explorethe-  ctimesaritaemustmoams  Health:  Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body  Via Zoom - Tuesday, August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00 PME ET).  Thel health oft thel brain and thel body are connected, and now, science provides insights into how tor make lifestyle choices thati may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Participants willl learn about current research on healthy aginga and! brain health, reasons for taking care of yourself as you age, andj practical strategies to age well. Therei is no registration fee for the event, buty you must pre-register by) July 31, 2023. For more information ort to register visit https/lextension.psudu/natmyelvnng-for-your-braine  and-body.  Mental Health First Aid  Via Zoom Tuesday, August 1,2023 (12:45 PM - 4:001 PMI ET)  and Wednesday, August 2,2023 (8:45 AM -1 12:00 PM).  Thei impact of mental health challenges int the United States isi increasing. As certified instructors, Penn Statel Extension educators teach the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Mental Health First Aid course. Individuals willl learn the purpose of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and common signs and symptoms of mental health ands substance use challenges ina adults. Participants willl be taught the importance ofe early intervention on mental health challenges and what the appropriate steps are of thel MHFA Action Plan. In addition, individuals willl learn whati it means tol be: al Mental Health First Aider, as well as methods ofs self-care tot take care oft themselves. Therei is a $35.00 registration fee for the event, and you must pre-register by] July 21, 2023.1 Forr more: information or to register visit  https/lextension.psudiadul-mental-healh-firstaid.  Dementia Conversations  Via Zoom - Thursday, August 3,2023 (12:00 PM -1:00 PMI ET).  Conversations with family members about dementia can be challenging and uncomfortable. Thef fear orl lack of awareness that may accompany these conversations can result in delays that have serious consequences fort the entire family. Common difficult discussions include going tot the doctor, whent to stop driving, andi making legal and financial plans. Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association@, this program can help your prepare for these conversations withy youre entire family, including thej person with signs of dementia, about difficult topics related to Alzheimer's and dementia. There is no registration fee for the event, buty you) must pre-register by] July 31, 2023. For morei information or to register visit! htps/Pextensionpsuedi/tememtia-comerneratomsdtrvamgtastoctorwisis-legalane:  mamcal-pamamg.wematr  5  Pleasev visith htpsl/estensonpu-edut tos searchf forr moret topicst thatr mayb beo ofinterest, orvisith .e  uptok have up-to- datei information ofy your choosinge emailedo directlyt toyou.    Pilke County Childrem & Youth Ammual Back to School Eivemt  SCHOOL BUS  au OPedang  JULY 21ST ANN ST. PARK MILFORD, PA PM -4 PM  Backpacksand: supplics willl bc 8iven away!  Come out and meet area providers: Angels and Dragonflies a Milford United Methodist Church - Pike County Commissioners Pike County Children and Youth Carbon Monroe Pike Drug & Alcohol-Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health-Human Scrvices-JusticeWorks: Delaware Valley School District- East Stroudsburg School District-Lehman Township School- Ecunemerical Food Pantry-Family Promise-Pike County Commissioners-Tivveraity-Vigtims Intervention Program-SAM, Inc.  Event Sponsors-    You're Invited!  CONCEALED CARRY AND  CASTLE DOCTAINE SEMNAR This willl beagreat chancef for constituents tol learnt thet facts about Pennsylvanias concealed carryl laws andi the expanded Castlel Doctrine.  THURSDAY, AUG.17  6-8P.M.  Dingman Township Volunteer  Fire Department 680 Log Tavern Road, Milford Guest Speakers:  Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin Pike County Sheriff Kerry' Welsh The presentations willf focus on a wide variety of firearms safety and Second Amendment subjects including: Howt to obtain a permit to carrya a concealed weapon. Circumstances under which a permit can be revoked. What to do when coming in contact witha a member of law enforcement while carryinga a concealed weapon. Details surrounding Pennsylvanials Castle Doctrine. Other valuable information regarding state gun laws.  ASVP IS REQUIRED. SEATING ISLIMITED. Please register to Mtndawwaisp.aam.con orcall the dstcalica17622659359.    AUGUST 22, 2023 10am- 2pm  9TH ANNUAL  ELDER JUSTICE DAY  Easterrn Pilke Senlor Center Matalmorras Fire House 506 Ave Q Matamoras PA  This years topics include: Self-Care to Avoid Self Neglect Cybersecurity and Online Safety  Various vendors will be on site to provide senior resources. We will be sponsoring a shredder on site for safe disposal of your personal Drug' Take Back will be available for any expired or unused medications. Registration to this event is required, please call 570-775-5550. Ify you need transportation, please call 570-296-3408.  information.  Transportation is free.  Elder Justice Day is a stimulating and empowering presentation for anyone who is protecting his or her funds, family or loved ones. Our goal is to educate and prevent Pike County seniors from abuse or exploitation by joining with experts from across the state and local leaders, we bring information to  share with all who are interested.    a a o E 5  E I  - A 9 - 6 E I sf 00 I 5 a E  P a  P  8 lD D. le   t a +  - E  D   I  3  D    RETIREMENT BOARD Wednesday, June 21,2023  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 June MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the May  Gilpin.  Retirement Board Meeting. 21,2023. Agenda. 17,2023 Minutes.  VOTE: All members voted' "aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' "aye". Motion carried. Under NEW 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.Louis Correa b.. Jeremy Oettinger c. Steven Carney d. Matthew Camacho e. Robert Smith f.I Dustin Smith g. Sheryl Romer h. Chynna Beisel  05/10/23 05/19/23 05/19/23 05/22/23 05/26/23 06/01/23 06/09/23 06/09/23  PCCF Conservation PCCF PCCF PCCF PCCF WDA DA  VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the  following retirements: a. Anita Conley b.J John Traver c.I LeeAnn Campbell d. Christine Breuer  04/17/23 05/26/23 05/30/23 06/02/23  Prothonotary Assessment (vested 7/31/04) Public Safety Public Safety  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,July: 5,2023  Thef first regular meeting of. July,2023 oft thel Pike County Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Osterberg at 11:00a a.m. att thel Pike County Administration Building, followed by the' "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; ChiefClerk Gromalski; and Assistant County Solicitor Commissioner Osterberg announced they would need to amend the Agenda toi include an item under Old Business' to table the awarding of bids fort the Springbrook Road over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement Project until July 19, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to amend the Agenda toi include an MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the. July 5,2023, Agenda MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toa approve the. June 21, 2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the. June 28, 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 payment from BRIDGE  Ohliger.  Public Comments/Questions concerning today's agenda-none.  2023.  item under Old Business. as amended.  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. FUNDS (County Bills), int the amount of $275,682.46, subject toi further review. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. REPAIR ACCOUNT, int the amount of$12,451.29, subject toi further review. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried.  Commissioners' Meeting Minutes. Commissioners' Conference Minutes.  PERSONNEL  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt from Warden Lowe advising that he has hired JOHN AVERY, with) Prison Board approval, as full-time Maintenance Staff Member for thel Pike County Correctional Facility, fora4 40-hour work week, effective. July 10, 2023, with benefits after 90 days. This MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt from Warden Lowe advising that he has hired, withl Prison) Board approval, the following individuals as full-time Correctional Officers fort the Correctional Facility, for a 40-hour work week, effective. July 10, 2023, with benefits after 90 days." These are replacement positions: DAVID. ALMODOVAR, CIERA CLEVENGER, EVERETTE. JEAN, AND: STUARD! POZO. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt from Warden Lowe advising that! he has hired, with) Prison Board approval, the following individuals as full-time Administrative Clerks fora4 40-hour work week, effective July 10, 2023, with benefits after 90 days. These are replacement positions: TANYA VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle: and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire AUSTIN CONKLIN: as a part-time Training Assistant for the Training Center, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective. July 10, 2023. This isa VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire TIMOTHY KNAPP JR. asa part-time Training Assistant for the Training Center, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective. July 10, 2023. This isa VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to create the position of part-time Dietitiani int the Area Agency on Aging, for less than 1,0001 hours per year. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire ROBIN SKIBBER as part- time Dietitian for the Area Agency on Aging, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective July 3, 2023. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  isar replacement position.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  TORRES ANDI MARYANN. KENNEDY.  replacement position. replacement position.    Motiont to recess the Commissioners. Meeting to holda. Salary Board Meeting. Motion to adjourn the. Salary Board Meeting and reconvene. the Commissioners. Meeting. Change Order No. 2f for the Pike County Owego Turnpike Repaving Project. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Springbrook Road over Rattlesnake Creek Bridge Replacement Project until. July 19,2023. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  OLDI BUSINESS  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tot table the awarding oft bids for the 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: State Food Purchase Program int the amount of $14,076.93; PHARE int the amount of $2,266.39; Human Services Development Fund int the amount of $417.00; and MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approvet the Affordable Housing Fund Payment Voucher int the amount of$3,442.00, payable tol Delaware Run, on behalf oft the Office of Human Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Affordable Housing Fundl Payment Voucher int the amount of$3,488.00, payable tol Delaware Run, on behalf oft the Office of Human Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract for Professional Services between Hailstone Economic, LLC and the County of Pike, on behalf oft the Office MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded' by Commissioner Schmalzle, tor re-appoint DEBORAH FISCHER tot thel Pike County Workforce Development Board as Private-Sector Member for a three-year term effective July 5, 2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tor re-appoint LORI PHILLIPS tot the Pike County Workforce Development Board as Private-Sector Member for a three-year term effective. July 5, 2023, VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Service. Agreement between Beachl Lake Sprinkler Fire Protection Services and the County of Pike, on behalfoft the VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Guardian RFID: System Agreement Renewal between Guardian RFID and the County of Pike, on behalf of the VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Immigration. Agreement Modification, on behalf oft the Correctional Facility, as recommended by the Prison Board. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Grant Program (Non Disaster Grants) Letter ofl Interest, on behalf of the VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to executet the 3rd Quarter FY 22-23 Act 1481 Invoice Certification Statement, on! behalfo of Children and Youth Services. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Agreement between Service Access & Management Inc. and the County of Pike, ont 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 Michael A. Church, PHD andt the County of Pike, on! behalf of Children and Youth Services. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  NEW BUSINESS  Homeless Assistance Program int the amount of $4,097.87.  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.  ofHuman Services.  through. June 30, 2026. through. June 30, 2023.  Correctional Facility, as recommended by the Prison) Board. Correctional Facility, as recommended by the Prison) Board.  Planning and Mapping Office.    MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Agreement for Subcontracted Services between Destiny Empowerment and the County of Pike, on! behalf oft the Area Agency on Aging. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute1 the Agreement for Subcontracted Services between Caregivers of America, LLC. and the County of Pike, on behalf oft the Area Agency on MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded' by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Agreement for Subcontracted Services between Traditional Home Care, LLC. andt the County ofPike, on behalf of the Area Agency on MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Agreement for Subcontracted Services between Above the Rest Home Care LLC. and the County of Pike, on behalf of the Area Agency MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the fiscal year 2023 first quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant fund tol Matamoras Borough in the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the fiscal year 2023 second quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant fund tot the following municipalities: Dingman Townshipi in the amount of $88,005.60; Lackawaxen Township in the amount of $82,712.53; Milford" Township in the amount of$15,000; Shohola Townshipi int the amount of$48,199.00; and Lehman' Township in  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.  Aging. Aging.  on Aging.  amount of $6,050.00.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  the amount of $85,011.80. MISCELLANFOUS:  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. PennState Extension Calendar of Events July 5,2 2023 Upcoming Events  Representative Joseph Adams' Open) House Event, July 27, 2023- Jill Gamboni announced thatt the Open House willl bel held from 3:001 PM- 6:001 PM: att the officei in Hawley located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA. Reporter Chris. Jones asked whati is the Immigration. Agreement Modification? Commissioner Osterberg answered that ist thel Prison) Board havingt to do with the meeting of clients and detainees. We provided a modification to give them a separate room sot that they cand do video conferencing with their attorneys. This has to do with the contract we have with ICE upt there andt this was a modification that ICEI has put through and asked ust to modify the contract. Reporter Chris. Jones askedi ifnow ita all comes under INSI right? Who runs ICE?1 Immigration, Custom and Enforcement? Reporter Chris. Jones asked what happened tot the State Police? Commissioner Osterberg answered there was a conflict and they couldn'ts show up. We had ita all arranged up until Monday at 4:00 PM: and they notified us that they couldr not makei it." They' re going to reschedule that whent they tell us whent they' re available. Commissioner Waldron added we are working with Heritage Affairs section ofthe Pennsylvania State Police and had them do a more formal presentation: for us whether itisl here ori in conjunction with the schools during them having down time, but we hope to dot that within the next Reporter Chris. Jones asked what ist the presentation on? Commissioner Waldron replied hate crimei issues and howi it concerns inr relation tol Pike County. Unfortunately, the focus has been on recent years, toward the LGBTQ community, but not limited to that - it's other communities. There'sa division oft the Pennsylvania State Police called thel Heritage Affairs Section and there are actually under the Community Engagement Section. We hear from the officer that heads up the Community Engagement Division and their jobi ist toi interact with the community andt try to avoid problems. It's more tot try to avoid problems than iti is top prosecute or arrest. Reporter Chris. Jones askedi ift that is uniformed officers? Commissioner Waldron answered I don'tknow, wel haven'th had enough contact with them. We know there are uniformed officers, we've even had ac chat with an undercover officer who wasn't wearing a uniform. It'sai mix. I don'tknow whether the people inl Harrisburg, wheret that is headquartered, whether they wear uniforms or not." They have titles, ranks Reporter Chris. Jones asked one more question, regardingi #14, Destiny Empowerment? Commissioner Osterberg answered these are organizations that are contracted through the Area Agency on Aging. Robin (Soares) brings these contracts that we've had for years with different types ofs support groups that are given to the Agency on Aging. Iwould have to ask Robin (Soares) what iti is. We defert tot the Director of Area Agency on Aging (Robin Skibber (Retired) or Meeting attendee Victor) Dibiasi, Friends ofthe Milford Aquifer member, said thisi ist the. Attorney General's address and phone number here. Ifyouc continue to say thatI I am al baldf face liar oni issues pertaining tot the warehouse/aquifer, am going to ask fora ani investigation intoi it andj puty you (the Commissioners) under oath, the EDA (Economic Development Authority and allt the people that attendt that and myself and then we'll see what's going on. I want to defendi myselfa andI want to get to the bottom so that people know, and the taxpayers know that every time I've come here I've asked you- - are you involvedi int the warehouse situation?. Al lot oft times I get 'no, wel have nothing to do with it, but wel have the minutes from the EDA andI Ihave posted those andI havet them right here. Either you can doi iti now andj properly answer the questions, or we can doi it under ani investigation- -I would ask you ai few questions, a few right to know forms ready  PRESS &I PUBLICCOMMENTS/QUESTIONS/ADJOURNMENT  Commissioner Osterberg answered yes. That is who our contract is with.  month.  ors sometime ofr ranking official int the Pennsylvania Statel Police.  Robin Soares (Acting Director).    to go. According tot the minutes, in. January, 20221 through. April, 2022, you! had a contest for warehouses and youl had four bidders and the contest was for the 44.7 acres in Milford' Township and the 91.84 acres in) Dingman Township. Didy you have that contest att thel EDA? Commissioner Osterberg answered this isn'tat trial, and I'm not going to get into it. Commissioner Waldron said this is public comment period. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger saidI I think you know that. As public comment period, I'm concerned about the threat of report tot the Attorney General and an investigation ifthe Commissioners don't ta answer questions aty your commandi right now. Ithink that' sa questionable assertion and this should remain aj public comment period. Mr. Dibiasi asked canl I ask any questions? Assistant Solicitor Ohliger replied the Commissioners can answer or not answer those questions because it'sap public comment period. Commissioner Waldron saidI I'm going to weighi inl here and say Iresent the idea that you said you are going to report something tot the Attorney General. The job oft the State Attorney General isi investigating crimes. The idea that there's been some crime committed because there's sa differing opinion of your view oft thei facts versus the reality is not al basis fora crime. Youd can go ahead and contact the Attorney General ally you want, but it's not going to dos you: any good. The idea that wel have tob bet tried by you! because you won't accept thei information that's been provided tos you on numerous occasions, both att this meeting and att thel EDA meetings, it's unfortunate that your people aren't following how often your Meeting attendee Victor Dibiasi continuedI I want tol knowt the reality okay. There isa venue marketed to warehouses, condos, two acres, thet twoj parcels 41.7 and the 91.84. Have you marketed them and did you get our Right Tol Know (RTK) here? Didy you get plans when you) hadt that contest? Itr must have had submitted some kind of scoping plani in order for them tol bej picked. National LandI Developers obviously won that contest because they submitted plans or scoping sketches that show whatever they have planned fort thel Milford' Township part and the Dingman Township part -a 400K square foot warehouse inl Milford Township anda a 500K square foot warehouse int the Dingman Township part. Iam going to ask for thoses sketches. Commissioner Waldron directed Mr. Dibiasi to give itt tot thel RTK Officer and there are five days tor respond tot that and asked Mr. Dibiasi ifhe hads submitted this previously?1 Mr. Dibiasi answered no. Commissioner Osterberg saidt thisi isr not us anyway, you're! bringing itt tot the wrong person, you fill this out to the Pike County Economic Development, Authority, thisi isr not thel Pike County Economic Development Authority. After you start to bringi int the Attorney General and allt this, I'mi not answering nothing. I've already stateda a million times, what are role isi int thel Economic Development Authority. How we go about identifying companies that come into this County and offer them information tol local realtors who then submit parcels ofl land where thisi is able tol be done by zoning and then that applicant goes tot the Township. There are ai number oft them going on right now throughout the County, notj just this. Now Mr. Dibiasi asked, int terms oft the minutes for the EDA, Ihave minutes here we used to get the Executive Director's Report, that's why Ihavet the. January, February, March, April, May, June of 2022, but then after that, you stopped posting the Executive Director's Report andl II have a number of times wheny you) just have a sentence. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger asked,i ist this the EDA? Mr. Dibiasi said yes. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger explained that's not this Board, that's s not the Commissioners. Mr. Dibiasis said he wants this tol be publicly known that they put here updated the Boards oft trends, correspondence andi market activities from the previous month. Well, what trends, correspondence or market activities? Assistant Solicitor Ohliger asked what does thel EDA's minutes and the accuracy or completeness oft their minutes have to do with this Board- thel Pike County Commissioners? Mr. Dibiasi answered that Matt (Commissioner Osterberg) is the Chairman oft thel EDA Board. Commissioner Osterberg added Irunt the meetings and you should come to our meetings, and you'y vel been to our meetings. Mr. Dibiasi said he asks every time are you still marketing the warehouse projects, condost top particular properties and also noted int these minutes, your alsol looking at the 230 acres on the others side ofI- 84. When] I went tot the April 5th meeting, Ihavei ini my notes that askedt the question are you marketing the warehouses aroundt thati interchange? Mike Sullivan answered) yes and hei is going to continue to dos sO. When went on. June 6",I asked Mike Sullivan the samet thing, are you going to continue tor market the warehouses around the I-84 interchange? Mike Sullivan said yes. Sincey you' rei not going to answer any other questions, that's allI want to show you and the last thing P'll show you ist that am also putting ina al RTK about the minutes- I want the whole minutes. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger askedt the minutes of whom? Mr. Dibiasi answered from the EDA tos show the pattern thatt they used to put the Executive Director's Report and thent they stoped and they start offa and on. January they didi not, February they have three sentences, Marcht they didi not ands sincet then they" 'vel hadt three sentences. Iam going to contact thel RTK Officet tos see if that isp proper minute taking. Alll I'mt trying to get, no matter you want to answer or not, isI understand the role that you (the Commissioners), buty you also have ar role ofi inviting these people and having contests, okay? It's int the minutes. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger askedi in whose minutes?1 Mr. Dibiasi answered the EDA minutes. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger said thisi is not the EDA you'r 're conflating two separate agencies. Mr. Dibiasi asked how he gets public notice that this is what's going on att the EDA. Commissioner Waldron said you got tot that meeting andy you bringt that up you should have done that, the publici isi invitedt to attend it. Mr. Dibiasi said Ithink the public should know what's s going on at the EDA. Commissioner Waldron said they can come to the meeting. Mr. Dibiasi agains saidI I think the public should know what's going on, the voter taxpayers should! know what's going on att thel EDA and ifthis is not the proper place, then maybe itis the. Attorney General, where else am) I supposed to got to get that answer?1 Number one, youl keep saying we don'to do this, we'r re not involved, and yety youl have contests? Wherey youl have four bidders?1 Ihavei itr right here int the minutes. Commissioner Waldron said, while we don'tl have to answer questions, but toj puts some oft thist tor rest so the public hears the rights side ofthis- there was never a contest conducted by thel EDA. There were bids submitted to the realtor, Chant Realtors hadt that property listed and there were four bids submitted to the realtor. Mr. Dibiasi said its says (the EDA minutes). Joe Marley recently wont the competition. Commissioner Waldron said that's right, because he was the high bidder tot ther realtor. The only thing we did was tor market the property. The sale and who gets the bid and what agreement isb being accepted is done through realtors, not through thel EDA. You have al hard time listening. Whose competition?lt doesn'tsay thel EDA competition we don't dot that. Thel EDA does not dot that. We don'thave the ability to sell somebody's property. Commissioner Osterberg added, att the last meeting you: asked the same questions and wet told you- - we don'trun the competition, we didn't market the property. There's been al For Sale sign ont the property for decades, that does not say EDA oni it. Its saysa a real estate company oni it. You't rei re-reading that to me that there was a competition like wev were out there askingt these people to compete. We weren't. All wel heard back from the real estate agency is that Mr. Dibiasi continued, in your March 1,2022 minutes you saidi four bidders on the 91.84 acres, hopefully, will have a 500K square foot purposed building in] Dingman Township. Whoi is hopefully? Commissioner Osterberg answered the  told what the reality is, and your refuse toa accepti it.  that you! bring upt the Attorney General, P'll defer tot that attorney.  there was a number of people bidding on the property.    EDA does economic development all over the County, notj just those four corners, Shohola, Greentown, every place in this County. The Weis Market was pushed along byt thel EDA andt the nursing home in Westfall was pushed along by EDA. Mr. Sullivan (EDAI Executive Director) isj just usingt thet terminology thatt there was a competition going on, people were bidding ont thep property okay? We don't have a vote oni it though. Now, what do we do, we explained this tos you at the last meeting. We get the applications int thats say we want tol buildt thisi in the County, they send itt tot the realtors, the realtors identify property, Mike (Sullivan) takes them ands sendst them to whoever isi inquiring, and they go tot the realtors Mr. Dibiasi said okay, is Mike Sullivan currently and actively marketing those properties? Commissioner Osterberg answered he's actively marketing the County of Pike that's! his job. All ofi it, every parcel of property int this County is being marketed through local realtors by Mike Sullivan. He does not have listings. He doesn'thave: a real estate office. One wasj justs sent out, because we get these, Ithink there'sf forty-two realtors onl his email list and sends itc out and saysI have this company looking to do X,Y and Zi in Pike County, do youl have any pieces ofp property that are applicable for it? Wel have explained this toy you atl least ten times. He gets itl back, sharesi it withl NEPA, sometimes it's the Governor's Action" Team, sometimes itb bigger companies that deal with headhunters looking for properties, and he say'sc contact Mr. Dibiasi saidy yous said att the last meeting that it'sy yourj job tor markett these things. Commissioner Osterberg said market the County. Mr. Dibiasi continued ity was right after Mike Sullivan said that he's marketing the warehouse he did say that. Commissioner Osterberg said the warehouses can! be all over the County. There are other parcels ofl landl here. Mr. Dibiasi said askeds specifically aboutt those two particular aquifer sites. Commissioner Osterberg said he was giving Mr. Dibiasi al link tot the meeting. Thisi ist beforet the Township Supervisors, we' 've told you this before. They are the ones who Mr. Dibiasi askedt tor make: ai final statement. Commissioner Osterberg said go ahead, make one. Isi it not your jobt tot target thesei int the appropriate places?) Not on top of an aquifer? You should be, as Chairman oft the Board of Commissioners, looking for properties and placing them ina appropriate places, nott to every Tom, Dick or Harry to come and put anything anywhere. Commissioner Osterberg saidt that ist the" Township Supervisors' job, that's theirj job. They identify the property that thisi is an appropriate place they think a warehouse would go, not tos say it's goingt to go, it's not ourj jobt to dot that. Mr. Dibiasi said you arei inviting them, your marketing, you' 're sending out SOS's,I I don'tknow how. Commissioner Waldron saidt they come tot the County and ask if wel have any property. Mr. Dibiasi askedi isn'tity your responsibility to say: yes, thisi isa appropriate, but on an aquiferi isi not appropriate? Commissioner Osterberg repeated that ist the Township Supervisors' responsibility. Mr. Dibiasi said Ithink it's your responsibility too. It'si iny your Comprehensive Plan, it says it over and over. There's statements int there about growing with protecting the aquifer sot that we do not destroy our water resources.. believe you should bet there accepting the ones that are right for appropriate places ands say no tot things that are not. Commissioner Osterberg said no according to you. Mr. Dibiasi said no, Ithink according tot the voting taxpayers. Assistant Solicitori interrupted ands said I'm going tos say this -ift the Pike County Commissioners were to on a case by case basis receive information about people who are interestedi int the purchase of private property and tot themselves, acting completely outside thes scope oft their authority to veto or nix any potential private sale of property, that would bea problem for the Commissioners. Commissioner Osterberg added, and thel EDA and Commissioner Waldron addedt that might! bea a Condemnation. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger agreed -1 that's 's exactly what that would be. Mr. Dibiasi saidi ini the Association for Commissioners, one oft the goals ist that they should be properly citing cases. Iknow a little bit about what I'mi talking about. Yes, they should! have a say and they do through your comments about what's going on at Milford Township, which youl have responsibilities. You can't say we're going toi invitet them here, put them there, we have no say, we' rei not leaders, let them puti it there. Commissioner Osterberg said the Township Supervisors have the final say, there's s not one vote that's going to come out oft this Board or the EDA. Att the last meeting you askedt theses same things - wet toldy you; we don't vote. The process is going through Vito, whetherI I come out and said tomorrow, I'm opposed tot the warehouse orl I'mi not opposed toi it, has nothing to do with this. The Township Supervisors are going tor make this decision. Mr. Dibiasis saidj just acknowledge: your parti ini it. Commissioner Osterberg said have not parti in it. Mr. Dibiasi said here are ther minutes tos show that you are. Commissioner Osterberg said every business that comes into the County that comes through EDA we givet them ani invitation to come tol Pike County and seei ifthey can open up. There'sac couple ofl locations right now thatI Iknow oft that are going oni in Shohola and Dingmans and Delaware (Townships)." There all going up, buti it's goingt to be upt tot the Supervisors whether they think it's appropriate for their township and whether it meets their Ordinance. Mr. Dibiasis said you' re not going to: acknowledgei thaty you have a say ini inviting these people here? Commissioner Osterberg said we. justt told youl how the process works, we don' ti invitet them. I'm not out there on the street asking peoplet to come here. Thel letters are coming in, the requests are coming into Mike Sullivan daily on emails. That's! his job to market economic development inl Pike County to bring businesses tot the community. Your may not like the businesses, but they have a right toi inquire whether they can come here. Mr. Dibiasi said he (Mike Sullivan) shouldi invite businesses fort the proper place. Isi it not true int the last meeting. you said it's Milford Township's fault that all thisi isl happening? Commissioner Osterberg answered Isaid that Milford Township zonedi it, ifyouy want to use it as 'fault' that'si fine. Mr. Dibiasi said you: said fault. Commissioner Osterberg said I don'tr remember it verbatim, but iti is their responsibility toz zone it. Ifyou want tot think why it's zoned for a warehouse is somebody's fault, okay, it's the Township, I didn'tz zone it. It's been zonedl like this for forty years! It's not like they did ity yesterday. There's been numerous occasions where peoplel have come up there andt tried tol builds something andt they left. Mr. Dibiasi askedi ifyou have iti iny your Comprehensive Plan? Commissioner Osterberg saidI know, but its supersedes zoning. Mr. Dibiasi said yes itd does. Assistant Solicitor Ohliger answered no, it does not. Commissioners Osterberg and' Waldron both saidi it does not. Commissioner Waldron saidi it'sas suggestion and to ane extent, some recommendations, iti is absolutely not binding on the municipalities. I've practiced land use law for forty-two years. Mr. Dibiasi said what I'm trying tos say isy your wrong. Reporter Chris. Jones askeda about! Mike (Sullivan), the (EDA) Executive Director, he carries out business likey you described, what's the role oft the Board? Thel EDA Board, what ist their role vis a vis the Executive Director? Commissioner Osterberg answered they listen tol his recommendations. and go through the packet. We go through the packet on what he's doing, tor make sure they agree with what he's doing int the County. There's never an objection to what he's doing, because it's withint the purview oft the Economic Development Authority to do economic development. He does studies on migrationi into the County, who'sI moving here, businesses will call him, even local businesses that are Reporter Chris) Jones asked canl Mike (Sullivan) advisel him? What legally, pose that to Tony (Commissioner Waldron)  and say we want toi investigate this property. That'sit.  Chant, contact Tashlik, here'st the land that they have listed and that'sit.  zonedt the property for this type ofu use.  here already, willa ask him.    and Mr. Ohliger, what aret the legali responsibilities of] Board of] Directors? Youd can hire and fire right? You can fire Mike (Sullivan) right? Commissioner Osterberg answered the Board can. Mr. Waldron said they can. Reporter Chris. Jones said knowing that, apparently ifyoul havet thatt theny you could also direct Mr. Sullivan and telll him aboutt the politics of things. It's almost like your hands offa and ift that'st the case, there shouldn't be a Board of Directors why havea al Board of Directors ify youd don'ts steer the actions ofy your employee? Commissioner Waldron answered ifhe was acting inappropriately,; yes you'r rer right.) I'veb been attending meetings for a little over a year now and we' 've suggested ideas aboutt things that he could do. Int terms ofs specifically saying don'tmarket this property or only market that property" Reporter Chris. Joness said as thes saying goes, thel horsei is out oft the barn now. These issues are now beforet the Townships and before their Planning Commissions and there's been presentations and hearings that's going on. Looking down the pike, ist there possibility that the Board with their advise and consent, say to their employee look wel have tol be more careful because this is political? Commissioner Osterberg said there are signs all over the place, what businesses would we decidet that hes should do and not do? Which ones are we goingt top pick? Assistant Solicitor Ohliger added that hej just wants to clarify the question. Ithink the question presumes that there'ss something thatl he's doing that isi noti in the interest int the economic development of Pike County. Reporter Chris. Jones said because the economic development has to function inside the values oft the County and can't. Ifthey' re goingt to work on some oft this zoning stuff they need to change the zoning and need tob be clear that putting 84 (Interstate) there, I guess it has tol be near Milford, near Route 6, unfortunately it's near a water supply and we' re stuck with that. I'mi not a resident, but it's apparent here thaty you guys are stuck with that. Commissioner Waldron saidt there'sal legal process. The State has madei it clear, ini fact there's been attempts sincel I'veb been practicing law since 1980: for the counties tos say why don't wes start doing the zoning instead of municipalities. Every timei it's been shot down by the legislaturel Ia agree with that to bel honest with you. Jason's 's (Ohliger) been doing the samet type ofv work that Ididi for many yearst the last twenty years more or less and quite frankly that's because thei idea that it should be al locally controlled decision ast tol how land is used -1 that's what zoningi is all about, land use. They decide thoset things, not the county. The county does doa a Comprehensive Plan tos say how may we develop in thei future because there well may be growth. Ini fact growth helps toi increase thet tax base, but the idea that the county should bet the one controlling that or deciding whose property should be marketed and whose shouldn't? Somebody could say wait a minute you'r rei interfering with my right tos sell property. Therei isap process - just because something is zoned does not meani it willl bel built. One oft the best things aboutt the local is the local knows there is an aquifer there, the municipality knows therei is an aquifer there. Matt doesn'tknow every inch of Greene Township even though) he's beena a Commissioner for years. Idon'tknow every inch ofI Lehman' Township even though I've been int this County fora while, but theyl have the rightt to say ifthis is goingt tol have as substantial adverse impact on the community, either the health or general welfare oft the community and wateri isa critical element, they have a rightt to deny that. Iftheyj just deny it because ofa show ofl hands because ai few people keeps saying don'tdoi it, don'to doi it, they' 're going tol lose that case. Reporter Chris Jones said these people are persistent obviously. Every time there's s an opening, the town will come through the competition. There'sal lot oftalk about takings of property. There'st talk of getting say legislators and other decision makers to get grants ort toj protectt the property. What'st the role oft the Commissioners ini that? Are you engaging int that ina any way, are you talkingt tot these people about that? Commissioner Waldron replied I'mi not the Solicitor for the County, but] I would be very wary ofi interacting ont trying to decide how property should be used when there'sa pending application. Ifs somehow itg gets denied, Ithink there'sap possibility that couldl happen. Yes it could get approved, there Reporter Chris. Jones said this one inl Milford Township ultimately goest tot the Courts. There's aj property across the street, same problem, or somewhere out there, meantime isi iti ina an application process now? Commissioner Waldron saidI Iam not aware ofa any. Reporter Chris. Jones asked cant the Commissioners geti involved and say look we've been through this, Court costs and this,Idon'tknow who pays in allt that, couldt then the County say it's obvious this is very controversial and wet think we should do something about this? Couldy you dot that? Commissioner Waldron said I'm not sure what you' re asking what we might do. Idon't want top prejudge what's going tol happen or speculate what's going to happen in the future, it's too open ended. To my knowledge there isn'ta and ifthe Township decided they want to amend their Ordinance and they adopt itr right away, there's sat thing calledt thel Pending Ordinance Doctrine that would say ifyou want to develops your property: you havet to comply with whatever the new Amendment is. Ifthe Township really felt there was an need tor reevaluatel how those properties are zoned, they could dos so. They can'tdo it ont the one that's already in, but Vito Dibiasi saidI I could answer part ofy your question. Thel EDA isn'tan authority, they get their authority from the Municipal Planning Code. Int thel Municipal Planning Codei it says an authority, which they are, is supposed tor represent and follow along. Commissioner Waldron said Ihave tos stop: you Vito, you' re wrong. The Municipality Planning Code does not deal with economic development authorities, that's under the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945. That's not the Municipality Planning Code, which does regulate zoning and subdivision issues. Ifyou're going tol bet the expert on something yous should geti itr right. Vito Dibiasi said under that lawi its says the authority is supposed tor represent the health, safety and welfare oft the community. I will arguet that placing advertising or accepting bids conflicts with the mission and the law of 19451 that says you: aret tol be protecting thel health ands safety oft the community. There is statutory things in there that should be guiding thel EDA and how they dot their policies. Ithink Chris (Jones) isi right, there is some statutory things Meeting attendee Kevin] Hollian, Pike County resident from Dingman Township said he owns 19 acres in] Dingman Township some are on either side of Sawkill Creek. bought ity years ago through Duke Snyder when he owned the land up by Sawkill on Sawkilll Lake. Ithink Ihave ai right and need to counter-balance the last half! hour discussion. Matt (Commissioner Osterberg) andi myselfhave a Rocky Balboa/Apollo Creed relationship. We'vel known each other for many, many years. Ini my prior service with thel Federal government I learned how tor risk assess, doi independent verification and validation and, most importantly, how top put back on a member of Congress or Senator when Iwas caught up ont the hill. Idon'tk know Tony (Commissioner Waldron) that well, Idol know Randy and Matt. Commissioner Osterberg corrected! him and saidi it's Ron (Commissioner Schmalzle). This group of people, including Krista (Chief Clerk Gromalski) and. Jason (Assistant Solicitor Ohliger) aret the most respectful, loving and caring people that can be found in Pike County. I putt them upa against the wall ons sO many topics over the years, ina an aggressive way at times and att times not fully aware andl knowledgeable of every aspect ofr municipal government, because never workedi in municipal government, Iworkedi in Federal government. Youl have tot trust and respect them, they never bs me, they never lie to me  they' 've never done that whilel I'vel been there.  might bea ai fight over that too, either way it's probably going to end upi in an appeal.  they could doi it on others.  on there.    and theys seti me straight when] I needed tob bes set straight. I want tor make sure the public knows there's s1 two story to every story and the one side with respect tot this group ofi individuals needs tol be held very highly. With respect tol Mike Sullivan, Iknewl him years ago when wei first started withi the work fairs at Best Western. He came from Orange County, New York andl he does not need to work for Pike County, but he does. He givesi itl his all. Iknow this might jeopardize things that are going oni ini my personal life and from a legal standpoint, but don't care. Iwant people tol know that Matt has every righti int the worldt tos sometimes take me out int thel back and go fist toi fist, but he shows me the deepest respect during COVID, giving information about COVID: and what the County is doing. Ifanybody int this room has a thought in the back oft their head that these men and women are doing anything underhanded or deceitful or don't deserve your trust, Meeting attendee Theresa Brown, Pike County resident from Milford said she moved here from Tucson, Arizona and there were al lot of people who didn't want any kind ofg growth there. We absolutely have to protect the aquifer and our resources, but we also need tol be careful toj just stop growth because that isn'tg good for the community either. Iwant to pick up on our last discussion- - those who don'tl know history are destined to repeat it. America's founders were escaping tyranny. hey were Christians who were. led by God: ands studied the greatest history known to man, the Bible.] Now we look around ands see a complete erosion ofc our borders, economy, Country and freedoms that have made America the greatest country int the world. The so-called Patriots here in this room are not here as Patriots who want to victimize any oppressed class. We'rel here fighting for thei freedoms granted through the written Constitution toj protect the God given rights and freedom ofe every American citizen. When we deviate from biblical values, when we attempt tos shut God out of the room: and dot things are own way, it does not end well. The story ofDavid, Solomon and Saul tells usl how God saved Israel from ane enemy much greater than Esau. Aftert they were saved, Israel clamored for al king so they could be like other countries. God told them he would give them al king, that thel king would be flawed, corrupt, would treat them badly and tyrannically. They wanted al king because following a corrupt leader who lets you cheata and get away with stuff was more appealing thant taking personal responsibility for ours sins. They got al king, andi it didn't end well. Today, we see people willingt to give up our God given freedoms sO we can be as bad or worse than every other country int the world- - they! re winning. I fear that none ofus will like the prize. Last meeting, somebody here told us about his Catholic upbringing and his biblical studies. He told us the Bible does not mention homosexuality. On the contrary, the Biblei is full ofa admonitions against homosexuality and promiscuity of any kind. Lust, along with pride are among the seven deadly sins. Romans 18 states inj part: for the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness ofr men whos suppress the truth and unrighteousness because whati may bel known of God is manifest in them for God has shown itt tot them. Inc other words, God gives conscience tok know right from wrong, to discern good from evil. We can lie to one another all we want, but sooner orl later we will: face God'sj judgment and] he may not be so gullible. Romans 18 goes on: since the creation oft the world, this invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and guide them sot they are without excuse because although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile int their thoughts and their foolish hearts were darkened professing tol be wise, they became fools and changed the glory ofa an incorruptible Godi into ani image made likea corruptible man. Wes see SOI much oft thisl happening in our culture and in our society andi in our country today. Therefore, God also gave them upt to uncleanliness int the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who changedt the truth of God for the lie and worshipped and servedt the creature rather than the Creator. For this reason, God gave them upt tol Bible passions, for event their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise, also the men leaving the natural use ofthe woman, burned int their lust for one another. Men with men committing shameful andr receiving int themselves the penalty oft their error which was due. Itg goes on and even ast they did not like to retain God int their knowledge, God gavet them over toa debased mindt to dot thoset things which are not fitting, being filled with unrighteousness, sexual amorality, wickedness, covertness, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil mindedness andi it continues from there. Thel Biblei is full of history and Ithink it would do us all good tol look ati iti more closely. There are people today that feel empowered by their ability tol lead others and to destruction and decay and we've all seen what happens when evil takes hold.I Iwant to say in. Jesus' name, we dor not want Milford to become another San Francisco, another Seattle, another Portland or another New York City. We don't want itt tob become Sodom and Gomorrah thank Meeting attendee Alexander Letevori, Dingmans Ferry resident said first ofa all, thank you tot the Board, wasn'there: at the last meeting becausel I was onl holiday. appreciated the comments by all ofy you and appreciate what you'r 're doing working with Triversity and everything like that. If feel like the conversations you arel having are important and I feel like you are ont the rightt track and really grateful. Ialso wanted to thank Solicitor Farley, know he's not here, but he defended me att thel last meeting was at. I'm grateful for that, thank you. would like to address some misinformation and comments made att the last meeting, it's not ana attack. LGBTQ+ was, by someone att the last meeting, that the plus stands for pedophilia and other deviations. I'm here tos say that's not true. Therei is nol legitimate LGBT organization that welcome pedophiles. It's actually a right-wing extremist attempt to delegitimatize us. It's been going oni fora while.) It's not a sexuality, when we say love is love and people go what about pedophiles? That's not even love tol begin with, we're talking consenting love. Also, equating LGBT to what goes on close doors to1 me isay very narrow way ofl looking at relationships. Most oft thel LGBT community is not abouts sex. Ireally wish we could move away from some of that. There isa ani important partt thati is, but the Ti inl LGBTQIA stands for Inter-sex which are people who have both genitalia, medically speaking; A' stands for asexual whichi is actually as spectrum of sexuality that involves very littlet to nos sex. These are people who are put offb by the mere idea ofita and they' 're aj part of our community because they don't fiti into whati is called al heteronormative structure. How many times growing up havingl heardy your parents orf family or other families orf friends say 'do youl have a special lady in yourl life' or "when are you going to get married"? These are all things that not everybody wants to do and al lot ofa asexual people have noi interest int that and that feel a little ostracized even ift they are not legally discriminated against most oft the time. It's just ani inclusive environment for people who have noi interest int theset things. Equating LGBT to sex isr really weird to me, there's so much more to our community than that. There was also commentary about pride and about being better than other people. Pridei is not about being better than anybody, we don't! believet that at all. We want tol bet treated the same as everybody, that' s the whole point. Our rights have been jeopardized for sol longt that wej just want tol be seen as equals, we want the same rights. The pride comes ini the fact that wes survived all oft this persecution in spite of everything being thrown at us, wel had the AIDS crisis, whichi is nowadays heterosexuals havel higher rates ofAIDS than non-heterosexuals, we' vel had tol bei int the closet, homosexuality being declared a mental illness, tot thej point of people in Sweden used it as an excuse to call out of work and eventually  get it out ofy your head.  you and God bless you.    the Swedish government was like, guess it's not ar mental disorder anymore because they realized ity wasn'tifyou could use itto call out of work.) Pridel has nothing to do about being better than anybody. When we propose legislations that specifically identifies people in our community, iti is not tob bel bettert than these people, heterosexuals, cis gendered, whatever person, it'st tol be ont thes same plane and we're not there yet. We didn'ts start this culture war, wes simply existed fort thousands ofy years and wel have historical and archaeological references top prove our existence. want tol let people knowt thati ifyous want to come have fun andi relax and bei inas safe environment with people who are not going tol hurt you, join us for pride. Ithink you might have al lot of fun, also rainbows are pretty.Iwantt to clarify a comment Imade at the last meeting about cis, heterosexual, white, males. Iwas referring to a republican friend ofi mine. Cis means the gender in your head, notj justy your genitals, iti isas scientifically neutral term, iti is not derogatory. Heterosexual, obviously you know what that means. Ofc course, white male, and hei isar republican. I wasn't using these labels tol bei insulting ort trying to separatel him. I was using these terms top provet that humanr rights are non-partisan or bi-partisan or should not be republican or democrat okay?) Human rights are allr rights for all ofus. The fact that int the LGBTQ community here we do have allies that are cis, het, white men, but they're already left-wing. Right now, a lot of the anti-LGBT legislation is being passed by republicans, but Iknow republicans who don't care about the queer community int the sense that they don' thave any issues with us. Iwas onl holiday in Cape Cod recently and] was hanging out with people oft both parties, Trumpers and other republicans there were like live and let live. Ifeel like those are the republicans I grew up with, here int the United States. Outside ofi my high school time in Georgia, that was interesting, but wasn'tusingi these terms to be insulting, okay?1 IfI say you: are cis gendered and heterosexual, I'm describing what you are scientifically speaking. I don'tt think that' s any! better or worse than what Iam, that would be ridiculous, Icare about people genuinely. It's like Black Lives Matter- it'sr not that black lives matter more than anybody else's. Inl history, black lives haven't mattered, so now we'ret tryingt tor makei it matterj just asi much. This goes for all minorities. Many republicans I'ver met here inl Pike County are either unaware ofv what's 's going on, orj justs simply uneducated. Ito comes from aj place of ignorance, but because they're askingr me, they' 're coming from aj place ofl learning andI am okay helping to educate people. People who support LGBTQ but are too afraidt to do sol because we dol have gun police int this area and the Proud] Boys and havel had threats and harassment. Most oft the people Iknow dos support us, they are republican, they are Christian, they are devout andI wantedt tos say thisi is nota al left-wingi ideal. LGBTI laws involve protecting everybody, there are. Jewish, black indigenous and Asian. Our history goes back to every section oft the globe where human civilization has lived andt thrived. The only reason why Ithink people are getting so upi in arms is because there isal lack ofe education on how far back we go and how diverse we are because we' vel been silenced for sol long. When anl LGBTI law is passed protecting LGBT is protects all minorities. Iti makes ane entire place safer. We know this when it comes tos schools too. When) LGBT students are protected itg goes tot the entires student! body. Meeting attendee Alexander Letevori continued wel have a separation of church and State. I'vel livedi ini five different countries and as of2 20191 I've visited forty countries across five continents. Ispentt time in Italy and spoke with Vatican scholars. Wet talked about homosexuality. Leviticus is the Old Testament, al lot of people don'tg go by the Old' Testament as much, but also Romans there are several different interpretations oft those versus. There'sal lot ofc cherry picking of Bible verses, you're nota allowed to wear mixed cloths, you're allowed to stone your neighbor, they work ont the Sabbath, you cans sell your daughter tol her rapist. There's alll kinds of draconian verses in the Biblet that people don'tf follow. I don't understand why they' 're picking these couple of versus when they' 're not even following the rest oft thel Bible anyway. The closes country I've seen with their draconian laws from the Bible is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. know a lot about andl have studied intensely and have a lot ofi friends there. That'sar religious society anda al lot oft their laws are very similar tol laws int thel Bible. Everyone here would agreet that thel KSA is nota a model country or not ar model society. That's what happens wheny yout take away people's freedoms tol be religiously diverse and identity diverse. This wholet thing with pride being a sin. You' re proud to be an American: are you not? That's not anything different, it's still pride. Thel Bible doesn't differentiate between being queer or boing proud ofar nation, it's still pride. The most stable countries int the world with the most freedoms have the most egalitarian laws: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand and Germany. I've lived ins some of these countries and often feltI hadi morei freedom there than do here. America is not rated number one ini most categories. Number one or two forl largest military int the world, our prison system, most incarcerated adults andi maybe people who believe in angels. Ijust think we need to work together toi improve this area and this country for everybody, it's not about being better, it's about equality. Ify youl have any questions, I'm easy to contact on) Facebook and) volunteer with Triversity. Meeting: attendee Pierre Tardy said he would liket tor make a comment about what was said - what ist the real issue today? Ther reason we'rel having a situation now isb because ofc children. Many parents are reacting ins school boards all overt the country because they don't want their children tol be sexualized when they are innocent children. The don't want itin schools. Otherwise, they wouldn't be soi involved, there'saf feeling of tension that's really Ithink the root ofthes situation. Parents don't want their children, especially when you see a seven year old child that doesn't understand, they don'ti need this. Wel have aj problem, for instance, Homeland Security lost 85,000 children that don't know where they are. We havea lot ofs situations and everythingi is coming tot the surface. I've heard two ort three weeks ago one person saying that they were overrun with four hundred seventeen laws against gays. Ifyoul look, most oft those laws are about children ins school. Wel have to makes sure that we don'tthink this is an antigay, anti-LGBT, it's really about the children. This will always come back int the end. On the issue ofLGBTQ, the word Q, that'st the one nobody knows what it means. Ifyous study the queer theorists those are what the official documents are going back all the way to football inl France, we cannot deny the reality. It says queer iti ist tol be against everythingt thati is normal". Iti is about violating every boundary. Iti is about breaking down every category. People think queer means being inl line tol LGBTQ, that's not true. The Qist the key word. Somei int thel LGBTQ community have said 'oh, it's not about pedophilia ori incest', actually queer is about everything, everything is against what ist normal. We have tol look att those recorded documents, not what we think iti is. That is the big issue, just as summary of what T'ves said, anyway it's about children. It's about understanding exactly when people say things what they really mean. What thel key, the Qi isavery important word. Wel have to understand whati itr means, and somebody can say I'm saying lies, butj justr read thel books. This ist the reality. That'sa alll I want tos say. Meeting attendee. John) Helman, Vice President of Triversity, two quick things: I have ai master'si inc queer theory. The quote on queert theory ist technically correct, but completely out of context; justl like the term gay meant happy int the 1920's andI LGBT has gay andi it doesn'tmean the same thing. Ifyous want more conversation about queer, queer theory, I'ml happy tos share my master's thesis with you. The second thingi ist the biggest hypocrisy, contradiction and deception of the fari right! hasi ist that it's for the children. Ifthey were really concerned: about children, they would be focusing on the number onel killers ofk kids from zerot to eighteen int this country whichi isf firearms or the number perpetrator of sexual    assault against minors whichi is heterosexual, cisgender people relatedt tot the victim. Stop gaslighting us intot thinking your Meeting attendee' Timothy Daniels, resident ofl Pike County said he has heard quite a few things here and I'd liket to address them all, butI would rather bel brief and say you'vel heard twos sides, you' 've heards some Biblical scripture, you've heards some statements: from people who callt themselves gay or pride, or whatever the correct thing is. Bottom line is simple, youg got aj picture here oft the Constitution. This country was founded ont thel Biblei in. Judeo-Christian beliefs, it's my belieft that because they adhered to those, andi it wasn'teverys single person, not everyone is ont the same side, we were a. Judeo-Christian nation, we were blessed. We went from using fires andi iron tools tol landing on the moon in 250 years - that'st the 5K year leap of technology that we'v vel had. That happened, Ibelieve, because wel had thel blessings ofGod.) I'm a person who believes Godi is whol He says Hei is. Hei ist the one who determines right and wrong. When Idevelop an opinion, I don't develop my own opinion.) I quoted for you: at the last meeting Leviticus 18:22. Bottom line is. Jesus Christ said you are either for me or you are against me. Ina ancientt times, before Constantine, every part oft the known world was ruled by pagan gods, Aphrodite, Zeus, Adonis, SO on ands soi forth.) Itallg goes back tot three gods, Baal, Molech and Ishtar. Ishtar was the one who had pride and was responsible for gender transition. Ishtar was involved with a lot oft these pagan ritualst that were by Western civilization was overcome. We changed our way of life. Now wel have a choice, are we going tos support, whether you are aware ofit orI not, you honor aj pagang god by puttinga a misrepresentation: oft the rainbow that was created by God as a sign ofr mercy now is transitioned that tor mean something different, or do you want to stick with what got us where we are. The God of Abraham, Isaac and. Jacob. Jesuss said there is no middle ground your for me or you' re against me. You are in one oft those camps. Int the end of Romans its says ifyous stand tot the side, ifyou take no position, you: are against me. You can't say oht thisi is acceptable orl Iknow God thinks its an abomination, but people are people you can'tdot that. Youg guys as Commissioners and leaders int this County ifyou're going tot take as side it's going tol be one ort the other, your either going to defend what our founders believed or your going to defend this new pagan rise ofr religion. That'sy your two choices. I suggest that every time you make a decision, have that int the back of your mind. Meeting attendee Kerry Williams, resident of Pike County, saids she wants tof follow up on what Pierre (Tardy) was saying. I've been thinking more and more about this, itr really is about protecting our children and preventing the sexualization ofc our children. Alexander (Letevori)I I didr notice you said LGBT and you didn'ts say Q, but when. John (Helman) was here the last time he used LGBTQ quite often andt the truth is, whether you have ar master's degree or not, queer is interpreted by manys scholars as being just what Pierre said. It's really disrupting ofa all the norms ins society, all sexual norms. There are many scholars whol have said that pedophilia should be normalized. I'm not saying you guys are promoting this, but I'm saying ist thel LGBTQ community isi more and more giving it another name minor attracted person. Even at Delaware Valley they flewt thel LGBTQ flag that now some of the flag have pink and blue ini it and if you' re not aware oft that, it means being attracted toy young! boys and girls. A meeting attendee said that means transgender. Meeting attendee Kerry Williams said fora al lot of people, itr means that (minor attracted person), you are allowed tol have your own interpretation. The point I'm tryingt tor make is that wer really are about protecting our children and there is ane effort underway for that tol happen. You should know that there isa a push by individuals, some of whom are int this room, toa adopt books like Gender Queer' in our library at Delaware Valley, whichi is pornographic material. What often comes up at the school boardi meetingsi isi ify you don't want your child to get atac certain book, you can let usl know, but there are people here whol have asked] Right tol Know certain booksi int thel library and were not given a list ofbooks, we don'te even] know half the books that are there. Please understand it comes from the heart oft the parent, itc comes from thel heart oft the grandparent toj protect our children andI 11 really think Love and Respect is for everyone here what is Meeting attendee Lisal Emery Schibner, al Milfordi resident, said shei is actually coming ini representation ofa group, Unity int the Community. The group was started after the tumultuous election between Sean (Mayor Strub) andl I. Sean reached out to1 me ands said wel have sOI much going on in our community, such a small area, wel honestly need tot try toj join forces and figure this out ofl how tob bring back the unity int the community. We have been doing that and we'v vel have becomea 501(c)(3) which we areg grateful for. Wel have ai mission statement and a pledge Id liket to givet tos youi ify you would likei it. Our mission statementi reads "We are a group of diverse individuals with different backgrounds committed to preserving the quality ofl life inl Milford and surrounding communities. We believe cultivating the mutual understanding and respect fora all community members, regardless ofc one's cultural background, political beliefs and/or religious affiliation, is vital toa accomplishing this. Our belief is that change happens best when rootedl locally" andt then wel have aj pledge that we've adopted "T commit tot treating others as I'dl like tol be treated. I commit toj practicing active listening seeking firstt to understand then tol be understood. committ to asking questions to clarify and better understand: a differing opinion.I commit tol bea a respectful speaker by speaking clearly, concisely and tot the topic at hand sot that others have the opportunity top participate int the conversation or meeting. I commit to avoiding negative labeling with others based on politics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc. commit to being respectful in my responses no matter how muchl I may disagree". Our bottom linei ist that we're all different. My biggest thing, everyone has spoken the Bible, Ibelieve the biggest command int the Biblei is toj just love one another. Just love, that's honest to God, the biggest commandment - love one another. Ito doesn'ti matter what or whom or what your beliefs are, how about wej just love each other? Ifv we show love itv willj just radiate, we don't need allt this division andl hate and labeling, we are all just people. People ofGod, whoever youb believe, whatever your beliefi is. Thel biggest commandment int thel Biblei isj just to love, love one another. Ifyoul love one another, smile ate everyone and agreet to disagree, stop fighting with you friends and family over politics and what your beliefi is- just love each other and respect them for whatever their beliefis because that's how really God made us right? We are all different. I was not at thel last meeting. Thel last meeting talked about why don't wej just adopt Love and Respect? Wel have a groupt that is all about Love and Respect, not categorizing anyone, not asking you to do anything but justl love one another. We're promoting tol Pike County, why don'ty youj just adopt Unity int the Community and promote theses sort oft things tot take place and to not! be fighting amongst each other continuously?1 It's Nationwide and the whole worldi is done with it, wej just want to get back tol loving one another and not put shame, whichs seems tol be happening, pushing everyone'st thoughts as thet thoughts thats should be everyone's 's thoughts. How about we. just accept each other, THE NEXT REGULARI MEETINGOF1 THE] PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL: BE HELDON WEDNESDAY.JULY 19,2 2023 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE PIKE COUNTY. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  aboutt the children, because it falls flat undert the tiniest bit ofs scrutiny.  Thisi is what the difference between good and evil, what God calls evil.  needed.  agreet to disagree andj justs show love to one another in whatever environment; you'rei in?    Commissioners' Conference Minutes Wednesday,July 12,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; ChiefClerk 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: BRIDGE! REPAIR. ACCOUNT.. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. following: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE. FUND. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands 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 from the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the  $1,555,810.54 $208,641.47 $1,359.75  PERSONNEL  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden) Lowe advising that hel has approved: a reduction inl hours of AUBREY MCCARRICK, Treatment Counselor att the Correctional Facility, to 34.51 hours per week, effective. June 29, 2023 through) December31,2023. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to change the title of] ROBIN SOARES from Acting Director of the Area Agency on Aging tol Director ofthe Area Agency on Aging, retroactive to MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to eliminate the position of Acting  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Director int the Area Agency on Aging, retroactive to. July 1,2023. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. A SALARYBOARD MEETING WAS HELD Motion to reconvene the Commissioner's Conference.  July 1,2023.  Motion to recess the Commissioners' Conference to hold a, Salary. Board Meeting.  NEW) BUSINESS  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on behalf of the Office of Human Services: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0 int the amount of $20,401.40; Human Services Development Fund in the amount of $2,804.17; PHARE int the amount of  $1,155.16; and State Food] Purchase Program int the amount of$3,253.41. PRESS & PUBLICCOMMENTOUPSTIONSADDJOURNMENT- NONE  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Commissioners' Conference was adjourned.  THEI NEXT PUBLICI MEETING OFTHE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILLBEI HELDON WEDNESDAY.JULY 19,2023, AT11:00 A.M.IN THE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.    SALARY BOARD July 5,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; Chief Clerk 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 the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tos set the hourly rate ofJ JOHN AVERY at $21.00 per hour, as full-time maintenance staff member for the Correctional Facility, for a 40-hour work week, effective. July 10,2023. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tos set the hourly rate oft the following individuals at $25.46 per hour, as full-time Correctional Officers for the Correctional Facility, for a 40-hour work week, effective. July 10,2023: DAVID ALMODOVAR, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the hourly rate oft the followingi individuals at $16.00 per hour, as full-time Administrative Clerks for a 40- hour work week, effective July 10, 2023, with benefits after 90 days. These are replacement  Treasurer Gilpin. Board.  VOTE: All: members voted' 'aye!. Motion carried. June 7,1 14 and 28 Salary Board Minutes. VOTE: Alli members voted' 'aye!. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye!. Motion carried.  CIERA CLEVENGER, EVERETTEJEAN, ANDSTUARD POZO.  VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried.  positions: TANYATORRES. ANDI MARYANN KENNEDY. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. Center for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective. July 10, 2023. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. Center for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective. July 10,2023. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective. July 3,2023. VOTE: All members voted' laye!. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye. Motion carried. Salary Board Meeting Adjourned.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the hourly rate of AUSTIN CONKLIN at $15.00 per hour as part-time Training Assistant for the Training MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the hourly rate OfTIMOTHY KNAPPJR. at $15.00 per hour as part-time Training Assistant for the Training MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to set the hourly rate of ROBIN SKIBBER at $35.00 per hour, as part-time Dietitian for the Area Agency on. Aging, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adjourn the  Salary Board.    SALARY BOARD July 12,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski and MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to convene Salary MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toi increase the annual salary of ROBIN SOARES to $72,000.00 asl Director oft the Area Agency on Aging, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toi increase the hourly rate OfJACOB ROSA to $27.58 per hour, effective. July 11,2023, due to the terms of thea agreement between Pike County and AFSCME, District Council 87, for the completion of one MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toi increase the hourly rate of NAPOLEON FARFAN to $30.77 per hour, effective July 29,2023, due to the terms oft the agreement between Pike County and AFSCME, District Council 87, for the completion of two years of service as a Correctional Officer for the Correctional Facility. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adjourn the  Treasurer Gilpin. Board.  VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried.  retroactive to. July 2, 2023.  year of service as a Correctional Officer for the Correctional Facility.  VOTE: All members voted' 'aye'. Motion carried.  VOTE: All members voted' 'ayel. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted' laye'. Motion carried. Salary Board Meeting Adjourned.  Salary Board.