AGENDA  WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 18, 2023.11:00A.M. PIKECOUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING  1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge ofA Allegiance.  FBICOMMNIROUSTON: CONCERNING TODAY'S. AGENDA Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting tol hold: a Retirement Board Meeting.  RETIREMENT BOARD. MEETING Motion to reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting. 1. Approve October 18, 2023 Agenda. 2. Approve October 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes. 3. Approve October 11,2023 Conference Minutes. 4. Approve payment from GENERAL: FUNDS (County Bills) 5. Approve payment from BRIDGE REPAIR. ACCOUNT 1,0001 hours per year, retroactive to October 16, 2023. retroactive to October 16, 2023, with benefits after 90 days.  $549,483.48 $4,740.91  PERSONNEL  1. Motion tol hire CHRISTINA CUBIE as part-time Legal Secretary in Children and Youth Services for less than 2. Motion tol hire) BRUNO RODRIGUES as af full-time Driver int the Transportation fora 40-hour work week,  Motion tor recess the Commissioners', Meeting to holdas Salary Board Meeting.  SALARY BOARD 1. Motion to convene Salary Board.  2. Motion to approve the October 4, 2023 Salary Boardi Minutes.  3. Motion to set thel hourly rate of CHRISTINA CUBIE at $22.00 per hour, as part-time Legal Secretary in Children 4. Motion tos set thel hourly rate of] BRUNO RODRIGUES at $15.00 perl hour as full-time Driver int the Transportation  and Youth Services for less than 1,0001 hours per year, retroactive to October 16, 2023. Department: for a 40-hour work week, retroactive to October 16, 2023.  5. Motion to adjourn the Salary Board. Motion to reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting.  OLDI BUSINESS  1. Motion tot table ing general the awarding of the bid: for the George Street Parking Project. 2. Motion to open bids for Bennett Ave Building 1 Interior Renovations Project Electrical Contract.  NEW) BUSINESS  1. Motion to advertise bids for Fresh) Bread and] Baked Goods for the period of. January 1,2024, until December 31, 2. Motion to execute the Family First Transition Act Invoice/Claim, on behalfo of Children and Youth Services. 3. Motion to execute the CAPP Grant-In-Aid 2023-2024 Grant Application for thej period of. July 1,2023- - June  2024, on behalf of the Correctional Facility.  behalf  30,  2024, on!  oft the. Adult Probation Department.  4. Motion to execute the Section 504 Plan, onl behalfoft the Office of] Human Services.  5. Motion to approve thel Pike County Home Program Payment Voucher int the amount of $1,200.00 payable tol Frank 6. Motion to approve the 2018 CDBG) Program Payment Voucher in the amount of$1,200.00 payable to Ray Evans, on 7. Motion to approve the following Human Services payment Vouchers on behalfoft the Office of] Human Services: Statel Food Purchase Program int the amount of$1,695.70; Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0: in the amount 8. Motion to appoint DOROTHY' Y.LEES to thel Pike County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council fora3 3-year  DeEsch, on! behalfofthe Office ofHuman Services. behalfo oft the Office of Human Services.  of $69,654.76; and) Human Services Development Fund int the amount ofs $8,039.64.  term, expiring December 31,2026.    MISCELLANEOUS:  PennState Extension Calendar of Events  Lights On Afterschool- Cera Alber, Director ofl Programs and Outreach Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc. AEMTTraining Expansion Tim Knapp, OEMI Director and] Kyle Rohner, Operations Manager  PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENISOUESTIONSTONSADIOURAMENT  THEI NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PIKECOUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL) BE HELDON WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 1.2023AT11:00 A.M.INTHE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  BUILDING.    PIKE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, October 18, 2023 11:00: a.m. Pike County Administration Building  1. Call to order. NEW BUSINESS  2. Approve the October 18, 2023. Agenda. 3. Approve the September 20, 2023 Minutes.  1. Motion to approve refunds ofc contributions to employees no longer with the County:  a. Stuard Pozo b. Juan Tejeda . Doron Smith d. Ericl Barczyk Lindal Platt Scott Segera g. Alyssa Freymuth h. Jennifer Onofry Amanda Walker Elil Devash Michael Severo a. Korn] Ferry b.E Biondo) Investment Advisors Broadridge Matrix Trust Co  09/01/23 09/05/23 09/15/23 09/17/23 09/21/23 09/22/23 10/03/23 10/06/23 10/06/23 10/06/23 10/06/23  PCCF PCCF PCCF PCCF D.A. C&Y Human Services C&Y Public Safety PCCF PCCF  2. Motion to approve the following invoices for payment:  $5,410.00 3rd Quarter Actuarial Services $48,281.19 3rd Quarter Fee Billing $12.211.21 3rd Quarter Asset/Transaction Fees  ADJOURNMENT    PennStatel Extension  Penn State Extension Upcoming Events  October 18, 2023 Community Development:  FIRST THREEI INSTARS: APRIL THROUGHJULY  FOURTHI INSTAR: JULYT THROUGH AUGUST  PREVIOUSF FALL TOAPRIL/JUNE  EGGLAYING: SEPTEMBER TONOVEMBER  ADULT LATEJULY EMERGENCE:  Spottedi lanternfly life cycle. llustration OEmilys. Damstra.  Spotted Lanternfly  Pike County is int the quarantine area. Ify you have spotted this insect, please call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359 or visit our website toi immediately to report a sighting. Please contact local Penn Newly hatched nymphs are small (-1/8 inch) and can be hard tot find, often being mistaken for small ticks or spiders. With eachi molt tot ther next instar, the nymphs roughly double ins size. Thei first three Tol learn more about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and what actiony you cant taket to stopi the invasive insect, visit our website, htps/lextensionpsueduspottedlantemnly. Remember, every adult stomped out can prevent 30-50 eggs being laid!  State Extension office with questions on spotted lanternfly management.  your  instars arel black with white spots.  of spread this  4-H/Youth:  Adults We NEED you!! Pike County 4-Hi isi in desperate need of adult volunteers to leady youth groups! Share what you are passionate about with kids who arei interested inl learning a new skill or hobby. Asa Group Leader,) you gett the opportunity to determine how muchi time you spend and what activity while 4-H willl help withs supplies and support. Consider volunteering: your time tor make a difference you do, Contact Penn State Extension inF Pike County for more information on the 4-H program by 832-2800 or send an email tot the 4-H coordinator, Angela Smith, at axs1397@psu.edu. calling Please like us on Facebook at tps/ppmw.facelokcom/PkeCoumypa4H.  child's life.  ina (570)  4-Hi is opent toy youth ages 5-18, unless otherwise noted.  Budgeting:  Your Money Matters  Via Zoom - Thursday, October 19, 2023 (11:30 PM -12:30 PMET) Please visit! httpsllextension. psu.edut tos searchi forr more topics thatr may bec ofi interest, orv visit  Nor matter what someone's level of debti is, there are many strategies and resources available to control the pattern and get back on a path of financial wellness. Your Money Matters: Debt Management will https/extension. psu.e edu/aboutme tos sign upt tol have up-to-datei information ofy your choosinge emailed directly toy you.  1    PennState Extension  discuss these strategies! Over-borrowing money can be a downward spiral intof financial despair ifr not caught and controlled. Financial stress can take a toll on one's physical health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. There is no registration fee fort the event, buty your must pre-register. For more information or to Credit cards are powerful financialt tools, especially for building a credit history. However, they may cause consumers to spend moret than what is allowed int their budget. Credit cards can create the illusion of free money. Join Your Money Matters: Credit Cards to learn! how to manage credit cards wisely to maintain financial health. There is nor registration fee fort thee event, but your must pre-register. Fori more information ort to register, visit tps./extensionpsuedupourmonesmattterscreditcards:  register, visit! htps/lextensionpsuedupouemoneematesdehtmanagement. Via Zoom - Thursday, October 26, 2023 (11:30 PM - 12:30 PME ET)  Energy:  Renewable Energy Academy  Via Zoom - Thursday, October 26, 2023 (9:00 AM - 11:45. AME ET)  Participants of Renewable Energy Academy: Applied Energy Efficiency for Homes and Businesses willl be able toi identify common: strategies for energy efficiency upgrades to al home or business, understand howi toi interpret the results of an energy audit report, and outline the next steps for implementing energy efficiency measures. Therei isa $10.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register 25, 2023. For morei information ort tor register, visit ntps/exensonpsuedutenewabileenerg-  October  by  academyappledeneryretficen-tbochomesanébusinesses:  Family:  Kinship Family Forum On Demand Webinars  Penn State Extension collaborates with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn Statet to offer Thrive resources. Visit our website extension.psu.edu and search Kinship Family Forum.' Youy will find veryi informative pre-recorded classes on Kinship care - a term usedi fori individuals that are not the biological parents of the children they are raising for whatever reason. There ist no registration fee for Via Zoom- Mondays November 6, 2023 - December 11, 2023 (6:00 PM -7:30 PMI ET) Everyday moments with 3-to 5-year-olds are full of adventure, fun, growth, and challenges. This developmental period comes withr many parenting joys and demands. Sprout: Thrive is designed to support parents as they foster their preschool child's development and resiliency. Join us and peek into the daily routines ofi fouri families tos see how they manage their everyday moments. There isi no registration fee for thee event, buty your must pre-register by October 25, 2023. For more information or to Via Zoom- Wednesdays November 8, 2023 - December 13, 2023 (6:00 PM -7:00P PMET) During adolescence, youth need their parents' attention and support more than ever. With sO many changes andt transitions happening during adolescence, this phase of lifei is at time of excitement and anxiety for bothy youth andi their families. Branch Out: Thrive is designed tos support your rolei in nurturing your adolescent as they transition from childhood to adulthood. There is no registration fee fori the event, but) your must pre-register by October 25, 2023. For more information ort to register, visit  each pre-recorded webinar.  Thrive  register, visit tpsllextension.psuedu/sproutihive.  ntps/extensionpsueowranchouthive.  Food Safety:  ServSafe  ServSafe Food Safety Program is for individuals who are serving as managers or are in 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 the Food Employee Certification. Act. There is a $165.00 fee toi take the course and you must pre-register. Forr more information ort to determine the closest class location and dates, visit  itps/lextension.psuedu/servsate.  Please visit httpsllextension, psu.edut tos searchf forr moret topics that may! bec of interest, or visit  2  httpsllextension. psu.e edu/aboutme tos sign upt tol have up-to-date information ofy your choosinge emailed directlyt toy you.    PennStatel Extension  Cooking for Crowds  InF Person - Thursday, November 2, 2023 (6:00 PM -9:00PMET)  Preparing food inl large quantities is different thani food preparation int thel home. Cooking for Crowds:A Volunteer's Guidet to Safe Food Handling webinar program helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand ther risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices thatr needt tol bei implemented to ensure a safe event. Access tot thel live webinar, as well ast thei ingredient/supply list will be provided int the registration email. There is a $5.00 registration fee  fort the event, buty your must pre-register. For more information ort to register, visit  tips//extension.psudlu/cooking-iorcrowds-webinar.  Gardening:  Master Gardeners and online andi in-person events.  Home Garden News has the latest news and information on classes, workshops, publications, videos, Sign upi to receive news, upcoming event details, gardening information, andi ther monthly e-newsletter at mtpsestensonpsusduneaamsamdhandsaendkxapinohomegatéenin, By entering your email, you consent to receive communications from Penn State Extension - view the privacypolicy. The Orchids for Everyone webinar series, a collaboration with Master Gardeners and the American Orchid Society, will answer many of your orchid questions for bothi indoor and outdoor growing. Each of the six sessions covers a different topic and includes a Q&A session following the presentation. Via Zoom- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (7:00 PM -8:15 PME ET) The Orchidaceae Family is one of the oldest families off flowering plants, appearing sometime int the Late Cretaceous Period. In Orchids for Everyone: Introduction to Orchids, we wille explore orchid physiology and what makes an orchid an orchid, terminology, growth, and care instructions, as well asl learn some trivia and funf facts. There is a $10.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register. For more information ort to register, visit! mtpslestensionpsuadluocehd-eeppneneintodluctiontoachids Selecting the right plant for ther right placei ist the key tos success with orchids and other houseplants. There are SO many to choose from at the grocery stores, box stores, online, and at orchid shows. Orchids for Everyone: The Most Popular Orchid Genera and How to Identify Them willi identify the most popular genera of orchids available and provides ab basic overview of some growing and care concerns for each. There is a $10.00 registration fee for the event, and your must pre-register. For more information ort to register, visit pstsimpNsNaNapeisaiaguwamiae One of ther most feared tasks of newer growers is repotting! Have noi fear; Orchids for Everyone: How to Repot, Divide, and Mount Orchids will demonstrate how tor repot various genera of orchids and when you can make a division. Many orchids do great mounted, and we willa also show the best ways to mount an orchid. Therei is a $10.00 registration fee fori thee event, and your must pre-register. For more information ort to register, visit tps.estemsonpsu-duoetbepatdhdeamémounte  Orchids for Everyone  Via Zoom- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (7:00 PM - 8:15 PMI ET)  to-identify-them.  Via Zoom- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (5:00 PM - 6:15PMET)  orchids.  Nature Enclosed: Build a Terrarium!  In Person - Saturday, November 4, 2023 (12:00 PM -2 2:00PME ET) Middle Smithfield Community and Cultural Center - East Stroudsburg, PA Explore the enchanting world of terrariums int this hands-on workshop presented by the Master Gardeners of Monroe County. While constructing your own half-gallon mini ecosystem, learnt the art and science of assembling and caring for terrariums and Earth's carbon, water, and oxygen cycles. All necessary materials are provided. Unleash youri imagination and take home al low-maintenance garden! Therei is a $35.00 registration feei for thee event, andy your must pre-register by October 28, 2023. Forr more information ort tor register, visit ntpsl/extensionpsuedlunatureencbosedbuléaterrarium.  Please  3  visit! httpsllextension. psu.e edut tos search for moret topics thatr mayb bec ofi interest, or visit httpslextension., psu.edu/aboutme tos sign upt toh haveu up-to-datei information ofy your choosinge emailed directlyt toy you.    PennStatel Extension  Second Saturday Gardening Series  On-Demand' Webinars  Visit our website, extension. psu.edu, ands search Second Saturday Gardening Series.' Your willf find very informative pre-recorded classes on composting, enjoying holiday plants, nature in autumn, winter  sowing, pollinators, house plant propagation, seed starting, pruning, etc. Therei is a $10.00 registration feei for each pre-recorded webinar.  ** Planting for Pollinators in Sun and Shade Green Industry Update Series On-Demand Webinars  Available until 03/14/24  Visit our website, extension.psu.edu, and search' Green Industry Update.' You willi findy very informative pre-recorded classes oni invasive species, pestr management (including but not limited to- spongy moths, mosquitos, ticks, etc.), noxious weeds, pesticide safety, pond management, etc. Thef following pre-recorded webinars require a $10.00 registration fee to access them:  **I Invasive Weed Identification Trivia ** Understanding: & Managing Noxious Weeds inF PA ** Greenhouse & Interior Plantscape Pest Management ** Unusual Plant Pestsi inF PA ** Spongy Mothi in PA ** Core Pesticide Safety Topics ** Mosquito & Tick Management ** Leaf Feeding Beetles &1 Tree Disease Update ** Aquatic Plants and Pond Management  **F Powdery Mildew Review and Environmental Stressor on Landscape Plants Thei following pre-recorded webinars require a $15.00 registration fee to access them:  All1 the webinars ini the Green Industry Update Series are available until 12/23/2023. Certification credits may! be available, depending on the webinar!  Know your Natives Series On-Demand Webinars  Visit our website, extension.psu.edu, and search' Know) your Natives.' Expand garden enthusiasts' knowledge and appreciation of these versatile and valuable plants. The Master Gardeners will cover native plants' many benefits to our home gardens andl landscapes. Speakers willi focus on pollinator- friendly native plants int this fall series. However, the plants can be usedi in all native plantings in the garden and landscape. Enjoy classes on! Native Seeds, Under Appreciated Plants, Shrubs and more.  ** Under-Appreciated Plants ** Container Gardens  Available until 11/28/23 Available until 04/28/24  Therei is a $5.001 feei to access this pre-recorded webinar. There isa a $10.00 feei to access this pre-recorded webinar.  Health:  Strategies for Building Child Vaccine Confidence Via Zoom - Thursday, October 26, 2023 (6:30 PM 7:30F PMET)  Join us for at free session where you can gain confidence as ane early childhood professional, learning howi to communicate effectively with families to address their concerns and promote the importance of childhood vaccinations. Families can benefit from receiving information and support from their early childhood education professionals, even when vaccinations are required for children enrolled in licensed ECE programs. There ist noi registration feef fort the event, buty your must pre-register. Forr more information ort to register, visit tps//extension.psuedustateglesos-orbuldingchldyacd-yaccine-confidence.  Mental Wellness Series  Via Zoom - Monday, October 30, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00PME ET)  Join ust for the Mental Wellness Series: Helping Others in Distress tol learn how to help family, friends, CO- workers, andi neighbors who are expressing the signs ands symptoms of distress. Learn the strategies to approach someone in distress and self-care tipst to reduce stress in ourselves and others. These httpsllextension. psu. edu/aboutme tos sign upt tol have up-to-datei information ofy your choosing emailed directlyt toy you.  4  Pleasey visit https: l/extension. psu.edut tos search forr moret topicst thatr may bec ofi interest, or visit    PennStatel Extension  challenging times are motivators to reach out al helping handt tot those who needi it. There is no registration feei fori the event, buty your must pre-register by October 29, 2023. For more information or to register, visit mtpsestmsionpsuedumethaliwmshepmpalemsindistes: Via Zoom - Monday, November 6, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:00PMET) Duet to challenging times, stress, anxiety, depression, andi related disorders are on the rise. During the Mental Wellness Series: Emotional Overload you willl learn howt toi identify signs of stress and be taught strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, including the practice of self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy. You willl learni to changey your pessimistic thinking into positive and productive thoughts. There is no registration fee for the event, but your must pre-register by November 3, 2023. Forr morei information or tor register, visit! tpsletemsonpsudumemtalwelnessete:  emotional-overload.  Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia  Via Zoom - Monday, November 6, 2023 (12:00 PM -1 1:00PMET) 3,2023, or November 6, 2023. Forr morei information or to register, visit -X.. Via Zoom - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (12:45 AM - 4:00 PMI ET)  Penn State Extension is partnering with the Alzheimer's Associatione top provide: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, ane educational webinar that provides a general overview of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. There is no registration fee fort the event, but you must pre-register by November  Mental Health First Aid  and Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PMI ET)  Thei impact of mental health challenges int the United States isi increasing. As certified instructors, Penn State Extension educators teachi the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Mental Health First Aido course. Individuals willl learn the purpose of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), common signs and symptoms, and! bet taught thei importance of early intervention and what the appropriate steps are oft the MHFA Action Plan. There is a $35.00 registration feet for the event, andy your must pre-register by October 25, 2023. For morei information or to register, visit nttps./extension.psuedw/dulemental-health-firstaid. Mental Health First Aidi for Adults Working with Youthi is designed to teach adults who regularly interact withy young people how top provide initial support to youth experiencing mental health or addiction challenges and assist them ini finding the! help and care they need. As certified instructors, Penn State Extension educators teachi the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. A certificate willl be available online after completion of the course. Therei is a $35.00 registration feef for the event, andy your must pre-register. Forr more information or to register, visit  Via Zoom - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (12:45 AM - 4:00PMET)  and Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PMI ET)  mtpsenemsonpsudumenahaumndatatsasutewoangathypoutx  Land:  Smart Urban Forestry  Via Zoom - Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:15PME ET)  Researchers expect temperatures andi moisture levels in Pennsylvania to rise across all seasons over the next century. Join us as our own Julianne Schieffer discusses how urbani forest managers can use climate models to prepare resilient andi thriving urban and community landscapes. There is no registration fee, but your mustp pre-register. For more information ort tor register, visit ssssingadamanunspssaNdhwwos Via Zoom - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00PMET)  Advice from the Woods  Advice from the Woods: Ask Our Experts will involve a panel of Forestry and Wildlife Extension Educators and Faculty tackling participantsubmited or commonly asked questions and scenarios as at team. This is an opportunity tol hear multiple informed perspectives tol help, you gain ab better handle addressing or solving ani issue. There is nor registration fee for the event, buty your must pre-register. Forr more information or to register, visit ntps/extensionpsuedundisefomitesponsaskouremperts:  Pleasey visit httpsllextension. psu.e edut tos search forr moret topics thatr may bec ofi interest, or visit  5  httpslextension. psu.e edu/aboutme tos sign upt tot have up-to-date information ofy your choosing emailed directlyt toy you.    PennStatel Extension  Land Use Webinar Series  Via Zoom - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (12:00 PM -1:15P PMET)  The Land Use Webinar Series, partnered with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA), is a series of monthly sessions that present in-depth information onl land use topics affecting the communities of Pennsylvania. This series benefits those involved in decision-making processes regarding using or preserving natural resources. For more information or tor register, visit  mtpsleensonpsuedu/andusewebinat.  Leadership:  Hiring and Retention - Facilitating Meetings/Managing. Time Via Zoom - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (10:00 AM- - 11:30 AME ET). Facilitating Meetings and Managing Your Time will relay information toi the attendees about facilitation skills, which willl help meetings and projects stay on1 track. This webinar willa also improved cover personal time management strategies tol help leaders manage multiple priorities. There is no registration feei fori the event, buty your must pre-register. For more information ort tor register, visit pMAmpNsNnNciNA  Water:  Water Cooler Talk  Via Zoom - Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (1:00 PM -2:00PMET).  Concentrated flow paths, CFPS, are high convenances of surface runoff that negatively impact soil and water quality. Biochar, a black carbon source, may! have thep potential to help mitigate the CFPS through itsi impact on soil physical and chemical properties. Water Cooler Talk: Biochar Impact on Soil Infiltration Rates participants will hear from graduate student Brian Morris on! his research on biochar within agronomic systems affected by concentrated flow paths. There is no registration feef application for the event, buty your must pre-register. For morei information ort tor register, visit! GCPAADAONUNNE  oetaksochaempactonobntmatonaes. Sources of Information for Well/Spring Owners Via Zoom - Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (1:00F PM - 2:00P PMET).  How much doy you know about yourp private water supply? Therei is a great deal of information available forp private waters system owners, but knowing wheret tol look can be overwhelming. Sources of Information for Wella and Spring Owners willi introduce a variety of resources available forf finding out informationi that can help yout to! better manage your private water supply. Therei is no registration fee for  thee event, buty your must pre-register. For morei information or to register, visit tps.caesonpsuausohatimstinienfoeweamaspingomes: Via Zoom - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PME ET). Nitrogen in Groundwater- Where Does it Come from and Whata are theH Health Risks will discuss why nitrogen is frequently found inj private wells across the Commonwealth, the potential health hazards it poses, and thes steps private wells owners can take tor minimize their risks. There is no registration fee fort the event, but) your mustp pre-register. For morei information ort to register, visit paatmsusdumagaaaeSaNs Penn State offers drinking water, as well as lake/pond water, testing kits through the Penn State University Lab. Call the Extension office at 570-832-2800 to arrange to pick-up test kits and information. Test results take one tot three weeks or more depending on thet test. For morei information on' Water Quality, visit tpctmsonphuedunatesouceshate, or call us at (570) 832-2800. Visit our website, extension.psuedu, and search' Water Webinar Series.' 'The Water Webinar Series is hosted byt the Penn State Extension Water Resources team. Learn about a variety of private water topics such as common! health and aesthetic impacts on drinking water supplies, preventing bacteria contamination, well construction, and septic systems. Each event will include an interactive Q&A session with the presenters! There isr no registration feef fori this event, but your must pre-register. httpslextension, psu.e edu/aboutme tos sign upt toh have up-to-date information ofy your choosinge emailed directly toy you.  Nitrogen in Groundwater  Water Testing (Drinking & Lake/Pond)  Water Webinar Series  Pleasey visit https: extension.psuedut tos searchf forr moret topics thatr may! bec ofi interest, or visit    RETIREMENT BOARD Wednesday, September 20, 2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron, Chief Clerk Gromalski, and Treasurer MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to convene the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the  Gilpin.  Retirement Board Meeting. September 20, 2023 Agenda. August 16, 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:  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to  refunds of  contributions a. Melissa Walsh b. Everett. Jean C.J Jennifer Wormuth d. Stacie Caproni e.J Jacob) Rosa f.Ihor Manik g.. Jason Heise h.E Brittany Viola  approve  to employees nol longer with the County:  07/25/23 08/16/23 08/17/23 08/18/23 08/24/23 08/24/23 08/28/23 09/15/23  Public Safety PCCF PCCF C&Y PCCF PCCF PCCF PCCF  VOTE: All members voted "aye". Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the  following retirements: a. Candace Howard b.J James D'Uva  01/01/23 08/25/23  vested 07/15/02 PCCF  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, October 4,2023  The first regular meeting of October, 2023 ofthe Pike County Commissioners was calledt to order by Commissioner Osterberg at 11:00 a.m. att thel Pike County Administration Building, followed by the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; Chief Clerk Gromalski; and Solicitor Farley.  Public Comments/Questions concerning loday'sagenda-mone.  Commissioner Osterberg announced that before we can approve the Agenda wel have to make an Amendment on) heret to include ani item under New Business, ity will be (item) number 15; Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the ALOA Security Professional Associates Inc. Agreement, on behalf oft the Correctional Facility, as recommended the Prison MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to amend today's Commissioners' MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the October 4,2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the September 20, 2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the September 27, 2023, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from GENERAL  Board.  by  Meeting Agenda to include an: additional item under New Business.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Commissioners' Meeting Minutes. (Commissioner Osterberg abstained due tol his absence.) VOTE: Commissioners Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. FUNDS (County Bills), ini the amount of $1,041,723.36, subject toi further review. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Agenda, as amended.  Commissioners' Conference Minutes.  PERSONNEL  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofa letter from Warden) Lowe advising that hel has hired thei following individuals as full-time Correctional Officers, for the Correctional Facility, for a 40-hour work week, effective October 10, 2023, with benefits after 90 days: KIMBERLY MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to acknowledge receipt ofal letter from Warden) Lowe advising that he has hired. JOHN PHRANER as full-time Administration Clerk for the Correctional MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to create the position oft temporary  CURULLI, BROOKE GUNDERMAN, ANDJUAN RODRIGUEZ. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Facility, fora4 40-hour work week, effective October 10, 2023, with benefits after 90-days. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. part-time Accounts Clerk for the Correctional Facility, 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, toa acknowledge Correctional Facility, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, retroactive to September 20, 2023. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toj promote JAMIE WAGENHOFFER to Assistant District Attorney III int the District Attorney's Office, effective October 23, 2023. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to create thej position of] Justice VOTE: Commissioners: Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire AMANDA WALKER as time Dispatcher for the 911 Center, for less than 1,0001 hours per year, effective October 7,2023. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tot transfer DAWN SCHREPPEL from the Correctional Facility tol Dispatcher Trainee fort the 911 Center, fora 40-hour work week, effective October 16, VOTE: Commissioners: Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to create aj part-time Legal Secretary  ofal letter receipt  from  Warden Lowe advising that hel has hired KATHLEEN CRONIN as temporary part-time Accounts Clerk for the  Resource Coordinator  Opioid part-  int the District Attorney's Office fora37.5- hour work week.  2023.    position int the Office ofChildren & Youth Services, for less than 1,000 per year with nol benefits. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Special Counsel for Children & Youth Services, retroactive to October 2, 2023, with benefits after 90 Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, tol hire NICHOLAS MCINTYREas MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to appoint JASON OHLIGER as Motion tor recess the Commissioners' Meeting to holda Salary. Board Meeting. A. Salary Board Meeting was held. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to award bids for the purchase Facility, tol Mivila int the: amount of$183,507.39; Sysco int the amount of$ $41,521,87, and Bernard int the amount of MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to award bids for the 2023-24 Winter MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to open bids for the George Street Solicitor Farley announced there aret two bids and opened them. The first one is from High Point Electrical, total sum bid amount $73,040.00; andt the other is Tony's Concrete Construction, total lump sum bid without the contingencies lump $356,250.00, witht the contingencies $368,250.00, that's for the concrete. Iwill ask that the award be tabledt to be reviewed by the engineer. Commissioner Osterberg asked ifthati includes the paving? Solicitor Farley answeredIg guess, Reporter Preston Ehrler asked Commissioner Osterberg what's the George Street Parking Lot Project? Commissioner Osterberg answeredi right ont the corner here of West George Street and Broad Street. ChiefClerk Gromalski added actually it's behindi it. Reporter Ehrler askedy you'r rej paving it? Commissioner Osterberg answered yes. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to table the awarding ofbid for the VOTE: Commissioners: Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adopt Resolution No. 23-37 VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  VOTE:  days.  Special Counsel for Children & Youth Services.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn the Salary. Board Meeting and reconvene the Commissioners' Meeting.  OLD] BUSINESS Groceries Frozen and $15,194.20.  of  Foods for the period ofl November 1,2023, tol February 28, 2024, on behalf of the Correctional  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.  Maintenance ofCounty Roads tol Lattimore Construction.  Parking Project.  sidewalks, concrete, yes.  George Street Parking) Project until October 18, 2023. Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2023. Commissioner Waldron read Resolution No. 23-37 aloud.  NEW BUSINESS  Commissioner Osterberg said there are representatives heret today from VIP (Victims' Intervention Program), thank you for all you do. This is ani important topic, unfortunately, that wel have toi face as do many communities as wel have here Chelsea Falotico of VIP said thank you, and you guys see usl here allt thei time. Sadly, we're stilll here, our moms are here, our grandmothers arel here and, I fear that we will continue to be here until you arel long away from us, but every: year when we come, we always brings something educational for the community and you. Ithought we would little bit and talk about what' you guys you do and thei importance of your work. Every year we talk about change how our work is, and what we do, but wanty you to understand the impact that youl have by reading these Proclamations. important We know that Proclamations don't change the law. You're not writing anything into law today, but what they do is us educate you and the public ont these topics andi it's your opportunity to show support for thej public that you serve. More importantly, Proclamations, by reading and signing a Proclamation, you're setting very clear message to survivors who are affected by these issues that you care. Whether it be domestic violence, trafficking, rape, hate crimes or any other form ofv violence by reading and acknowledging Proclamations that come across your desk, you are telling the livei iny your community that you care about them you unconditionally care about them. You care about their people happiness andt theirs safety and their quality ofl life. You aret there to stand up against violence, hatred and bullies and you'ret telling people, your people who voted youi into office, that you care about them unconditionally. You' re telling people who have visually gone unseen, unheard, and unrecognizedi that you ini fact do see them, you hear them, and you recognize what they't 're going through and the unfairness ofit. Whether they think, act, vote or love like you,) you believet that respect and safety, becauset they do, we are alll humans. Can youi imagine the message you'd bes sending ifyou didn't sign these Proclamations? Thank you: for caring about our community and the people that wes serve and our as a whole. Thank youi for acknowledging theses survivors, wel hope you continue to do this for us and for all other agency  Pike  in  County, and we: appreciate all you dot tot take care oft the needs oft those individuals.  it upa help  awareness spread  about certain topics that are important to us and our community. They give us the opportunity to  who  deserve  they    agencies that come seeking, your help ands support.  The Commissioners thanked Chelsea Falotico and Commissioner Schmalzle added tol keep upt the good and hard work. Commissioner Waldron addedt that they will never get tired ofy you coming here, it would be great ifthere was a day where youd didn'thave to, but Ialsot think it's important for you toj point out all the communities being affected by this. The other thing we've come tor realize ist thei increase of attitude ofH hate against certain communities has poisoned the area because itr makesi ita almost okay to dol hate crimes and possibly worse. Obviously, you: focus oni intimate relationships being also a danger and that' 's unfortunate, but particularly for the community tol be aware oft the factt that it's not hate. We're alli int thes same boatt together and the more we work together, the more we can accomplish, but and just don't likey you because who you: are with or what you do, then that's really destructive in our community and Reporter Preston Ehrler asked where you're (VIP) located? Chelsea Falotico replied wel have an officei inl Pike County MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toa adopt Resolution No. 23-381 Mental  to okay ifwe'reat  odds  we don't want thatt tol happen. and Honesdale, Wayne County. Illness Awareness Week, October 1-7,2023.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Commissioner Schmalzle read Resolution' No. 23-38 aloud.  Commissioner Osterberg saidt this isi important, another reason to bring awareness tot this is because asI was at the walk (Suicide Prevention Walk)a couple of weeks ago whent they made the statement that suicide is preventable and we need tov work as a community tor make sure ifwe have friends and neighbors that are suffering through this, that there is there. There shouldn't be a stigma, they" 're suffering from mental illness. It'sar major crisis in our Nation. We don't have enough services. We ask that allt the time ofc our State officials and our Federal officials to bring more. They're for people to reach out and get the assistance that they needed. It's important that we, as a community, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to adopt Resolution No. 23-391 Breast  out difficult sure  help very always  getting better ati it witht the 9-8-81 number now for crisisi intervention and for all of those  Before that ity was  things.  makes that individuals in our community are being helped.  Cancer Awareness Month, October 2023.  VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and' Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Commissioner Osterberg read Resolution! No. 23-39 aloud.  Commissioner Osterberg said we've been notified toj put this on the Agenda. Canceri isa scary thing in the world. been ac cancer survivor myself, there's nothing scarier int the world when the doctor tells yout that youl have cancer. Having al lot oft the cancers out there, as long: as we got tot the doctor and make sure we'ret treated when we don't feel was also life-changing for me, and its still ist to this day. It's important that we makes sure tot tell our friends andi neighbors that they' 're being treated correctly and they" 're goingt tot the doctora and being aware ofhow their healthi is. This can affect MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers on behalfoft the Office ofH Human Services: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0 ini the amount of $37,277.43; PHARE in the amount of$1,342.58; Human Services Development Fund int the: amount of $4,000.00; Homeless Assistance Program in the: amount of$ $2,000.00; and State Food Purchase Program int the amount of MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Affordable Housing Fund Payment Voucher int the amount of$2,923.00, payable tol Delaware Run Associates, on behalfo of the Office of MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Pike County Home Program Payment Voucher int the amount of $6,000.00, payable tol Frank DeEsch, on! behalfoft the Office of Human MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant-In-Aid. Award Notification/Inyoice for 2023-2024 fiscal yeari in the amount of$130,804.00, on! behalfofthe  are Again, right, it can early  somewhat difference makea  preventable, I'mi not saying all oft them, but some oft them such as breast cancer. Ifthey" re caught  ins some oft thesel lives. In my case, itl happened tol be bladder cancer andi it was detected early on, but it  your life and within one day, your life ist turned upside downi for the rest ofs your life.  $513.28.  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. the Contract Amendment for Extension Request letter, on behalfo oft the Office of Human Services. VOTE: Commissioners: Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye". Motion carried. VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  Human Services. Services.  Juvenile Probation Office.    MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to execute the Titlel IV-DI Agreement between Sarah Wilson, Esq. and. Jennifer Onofry, Esq., on behalf of the Pike County Domestic  Services. Relations Section.  Legal  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 Vector Security Fire. Alarm) Inspection three (3)year agreement, on behalfoft the Correctional Facility, as 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 thel Department of Corrections Mutual Aid. Agreement, on behalf ofthe Correctional Facility, as recommended 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 thel PREA Auditor Consultant Services Agreement, on behalfoft the Correctional Facility, asi recommended by the Prison VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the: fiscal 2023 quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant fund tol Matamoras Borough VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toa authorize the fiscal year 2023 third quarter payment from the Pike County Emergency Medical Services Grant fund tol Lackawaxen Township in the amount of$82,712.53; Milford Township int the amount of $15,000.00; and Dingman Township in the amount of $88,005.60. 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 ALOA Security Professional Associates Inc. Agreement, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, as recommended VOTE: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Commissioner Osterberg saidj just back toi item 14, those are continued funds for the County Commissioners tot fund the local ambulance services as you can see this continues year after year and thati is what's allowing most of all of our Townships top provide adequate ambulance services to every resident int this County. Just so) you know that's what actually (Items) 13 and 14 were that. There was different quarter of payments, but you can see monthly every Municipality in this County is funded through County tax dollars to help the ambulances runi int this County as efficient as they'rer running right now as opposed to what they were doing three years ago when they were out ofr money. Ithink it's important that the residents understand - that's where some ofs your tax dollars are going. Ithink it's really well spent  recommended by the Prison) Board.  Prison) Board. Board. second  by  year  int the amount of $6,050.00.  the Prison) Board.  by  money tor makes sure that there's an ambulance ready no matter where you are int this County.  MISCELLANEOUS:  PennState Extension Calendar of Events  Aging Master Plan Listening Session, October 11, 2023, at 11:30 AM: at Eastern Pike Senior Center in Matamoras- Lana Romeo- Lanal Romeo of Pike County Area Agency on Aging was introduced. Lana Romeo said shei is here tot talk about the Master Plan. The purpose oft the listening session ist tol have a conversation ona wide range oft topics. These arei important andi interesting issues thati face older people and people with disability every day. Your experience willl helps guide thel Pennsylvania Department of Aging as it works toward developing anew Master Plan for older adults. The words Master Plan sounds like a really big deal. All it means is that there will bea a public document that anyone can read that willl help guide the Department of Aging along with other State agencies over the next ten years. Thej plan willl helps set priorities for new programs and improve existing programs. Itr may also be used toi frame discussions with legislators about funding. Your participation in this process is critical sO we can truly understand what oldera adults in Pennsylvania want and need. The situation isv we alll have a voice andi it's extremely important that we use it. To siti next to a person and say, 'the State should do more'. Ifyou're not going to open your mouth abouti it, how'st the State supposed tol know what you need. Thisi is for caregivers as well, our seniors, your parents - come tot this meeting on October 11th. Voice your opinion - it's extremely important. The whole State of Pennsylvania is working on this Area of Aging, they're even doings senior center groups and having meetings about it. The State really wants tol know what we want to Reporter Preston Ehrler asked where is that going to be? Lana said she has flyers (Matamoras Fire House) on October 11,2023. We advises you tor make a reservation because it'sai free lunch! Its starts at 11:30AM. Commissioner Osterberg said iti isi important that caregivers go and even ify yout think you don'tneed this discussion now, can tell you that in a short amount ofs years, you will need this or somebody ins your life will, or your parents will, ands you willl bet that caregiver or you'lI bea a caregiver toa a sibling. These things can occur overnight andt tol be aj part oft this isr really important. You can at least hear ify you don'thave any suggestions of what should be done, you can hear what isb being proposed andi it may makey you aware of what your may need in  help make as senior'sl life better. Thank you.  the future- ito canl happen overnight.    Greater Pike Community Foundation and Human Services Office Presentation- Victims ofl Domestic Violence Grant - Director of Human Services, Robbl Ruiz introduced himself ands said he isl here with. Jess (Zufall): from the Greater Pike Community Foundation and we havel been working together to create a program for permanent housing that'sas spin off that came from Safe) Havent that was an agency here in the community that decided to no longer bei in existence, but gave all oft their donations of money to Greater Pike Community Foundation to Witht that came the caveat ofa couple different things. Jess came tor me, and wet talked about what we could grow. do together to create aj program. What we (Pike County Human Services) do best is rental assistance and housing andIhave a greatt team. We created ap program to assist individuals of survivors of domestic violence to create some permanent housing. Our goali is to create al housing program ands solution for survivors of domestic violence by offering assistance, rental assistance, security deposit, first month's rent and utilities. All of our information can be found on our website- -www. pikeforward.com. Our application is right online as well. Individuals can go online, fill out the application andi make an appointment with our office and we can walk them through it. If Reporter Preston Ehrler asked about more detail as tol housing, where ist the housing, how are people getting into the housing? Give us more granularity. Robbl Ruiz answered the housing isar rental program. We don'tfind the housing unless they need housing location services. We can assist and try to point them ini the right direction, that's another part of my office. The assistance ist the rental assistance- - first month security deposit, that is an opportunity for individuals tos get out oft the situation they might bei inc or create ors start a brand-new life. However, they decide on whatt they want to do. We'rej just creating an opportunity fora a specific needs assistance- another funding bucket, another tool in our toolbox, another opportunity. Reporter Prest Ehrler asked Safe Haven offered 24/7 place for people to come, are you going to evolve into something like that, can you see that happening? Robbl Ruiz replied that's not our department, that's not our issue. Commissioner Osterberg added that VIP came into place after Safe Haven went out. Idon'tthink have what Safe Haven had over on gth Street. That hasn't been in existence for a long time. Aftert they moved they to over here, they closedt that. Commissioner Waldron said think it'sa great program. Obviously, one ofthe things that came up int the reading of thel Proclamation is being economically disadvantaged, I've got to get out of this situation, but how aml going to1 make that work? Thei idea that you can front money to get them into a location until they can geti more established is really good. Robb Ruiz: said that is one of the things wes see all the timei in our office, this exact issue. We're just having some money to address it. Another point want toI make is thatt there is absolutely no administration money coming out oft this] program with our office. We partnership the Greater Pike Foundation, my office and the Commissioners' approval and support on this. We're not with addedt that from the Foundation' s perspective, when) I came on and learned about Safe Haven's inj place andi money just sitting there, I reached out to Stephanie (Everson) and] presented at one ofher meetings and opened it up that anybody working with this and looking for funds to reach out and people did. Human Services, VIP and Family Promise are all recipients oft the micro grants. We put inj place a to collect data andi information sot that Ican, ini turn, write more grants to get more funding for what they' 're doing. way That's the goal. Commissioner Waldron addedt that making lawyers that deal with domestic relations matters aware of this, sometimes somebody contacts them and saysI need help, but don'treally have money. That makes it hard tos say Tmj just going tos solve your problem fors you'. Ifthey knew there was a resource there, obviously VIP can pass that word on, but Ithink itmight be helpful. It's easy for us to get that out, andI I think wes should.  youl have any questions, please let mel know, we are going livet today.  that  population  administration any was  taking Fund that  money, we' rej justl here tol help the community and dot the best that we can. Jessica Zufall  Legacy  PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENINOUESTIONSTONSADIOURAMENT  THEI NEXT] REGULARI MEETING OF THE PIKECOUNTY/COMMISSIONERS WILL BEI HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023, AT11:00 A.M. INTHE) PIKECOUNTYADMINISTRATION  BUILDING.    Commissioners' Conference Minutes Wednesday, October 11,2023  PRESENT: Commissioners Osterberg, Schmalzle and Waldron; ChiefClerk Gromalski; and Treasurer Gilpin. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron ands seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to callt 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. VOTE: All members voted" 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Agenda. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve payment from the  GENERAL:  following: $270,987.92 following: $24,295.73  FUND (County Bills).  HEALTH INSURANCE OLDI BUSINESS VOTE: NEW) BUSINESS Schedule ofHoliday Closings.  FUND.  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Delaware Water Gapl National Recreation Area Special Use Permit for the Creek Road Underpinning MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Pike County 2024 MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the following Human Services Payment Vouchers, on behalfoft the Office of Human Services: Whole Home Repair ini the amount of$353.75; Human Services Development Funds int the amount of $1,000.00; and PHARE ini the amount of $6,836.23. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Affordable  Project.  All members voted. 'aye'. Motion carried.  VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted faye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted faye". Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted faye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted faye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye'. Motion carried. VOTE: All members voted 'aye". Motion carried. Commissioners' Conference was adjourned.  Voucher  Housing  Payment Services. Services.  payable tol Hailstone Economic, LLCi int the amount of$125.00, on! behalf oft the Office ofHuman  MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, toa approve the 2021 CDBG Program Payment Voucher payable tol Hailstone Economic, LLC: in the amount of $2,582.50, on behalf oft the Office ofHuman MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to approve the Pike County Home Program Payment Voucher payable tol Frank DeEsch int the amount of $600.00, on behalf oft the Office ofHuman Services. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Award] Letter for the Special Victim Advocate Program- SVAP2023, on behalf oft the Children Advocacy Center. MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Third Amendment tol Equipment Maintenance Agreement between" Tu-Way Mobile Communications, INC., d/b/a MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the. Agreement for Information Technology Products and Services Amendment 1 between. Avenu) Enterprise Solutions, MOTION: by Commissioner Waldron and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzle, to authorize the Chairman to execute the Services Proposal between RxTalents, LLCa and the County ofl Pike, on behalf of the Office of Human Resources.  TuWay Communications and the County of Pike, on behalf oft the 911 Center. LLC, and the County of Pike, on! behalfo of the Recorder of Deeds Office.  PRESS & PUBLICCOMMENTSQUFSTIONSADIOURNMENT NONE  THENEXT PUBLICI MEETING OFTHEI PIKECOUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILLBEE HELDON WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 18, 2023, AT 11:00 AM INTHE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.