Lewistown, PA
July 6, 2006
The Board of Mifflin County Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Commissioners Susan M. McCartney and Raymond M. Snyder; Solicitor Patricia A. Gardner; Chief Clerk Peggy Finkenbiner; and, Confidential Clerk Shirley Haller. Commissioner Charles Laub (medical) and Treas. Gerry Hepler were absent. Joe Cannon of the “County Observer” was the only person present representing the news media. Guests present were Larry Clark and Teddie Snyder. The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCartney at 7:00 p.m. I. The Invocation was given by Chairman McCartney. II. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. III. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 29, 2006 as received. Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried. IV. County Treasurer’s Report: (6/29/06 to 7/5/06)
General Account Starting Balance $ 379,266.16 Credits (Deposits) Receipt #25770 to 25866 358,912.52 Dir. Deposit, child support 1,518.43 Int. Credit, June @ JVB 2,083.27 Accts. Payable, 3 voided Cks. #56032, 56053, 56073 127.90 Dir. Deposit, Children & Youth 8,139.56 Debits (Bills Paid) Ck. #56136 to 56207 96,138.44 Transferred to Capital Reserve 650,000.00 Tax Claim, Returned Check 241.57 Int. Rate 5.155% Liquid Fuels Bal. 911 Acct. Bal. Capital Reserve Acct. TRAN Acct. Ending Balance JVB @ 5.155% JVB @ 5.155% JVB @ 5.32% Citizens Bank @ 5.29% $ 3,667.83 212,038.26 29,844.43 5,868,462.40 3,290,000.00
Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as received, subject to audit. Seconded by Commissioner Snyder. Motion carried. V. Approval of Bills: Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to approve payment of bills from the following accounts: 1. General Fund, Accounts Payable: Ck. #56136 to 56207 in the amount of $96,138.44 2. 9-1-1 Telephone Account: Ck. #2100 – Domino’s Pizza – Inv. #472 – Training/Education - $50.00 Ck. #2101 – Penelec – 2 Accounts - $95.80 3. LEPC Account:
Ck. #2917 – Fame EMS – Reimb. to Fame, Training/Education - $2,647.73 4. Liquid Fuels Account: Ck. #1376 – Derry Township – Proj. #06-44205-1C00 - $65,676.00 Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried. VI. Committee Reports: VII. Public Comment: VIII. Old Business: IX. New Business: A. Proclamation Implementing the National Incident Management System: The proclamation is as follows:
PROCLAMATION IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM July 6, 2006 WHEREAS, In Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, the President directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity; and WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that all federal, state, local, and tribal emergency management agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management; and WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the state's ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes; and WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the state, including all public safety and emergency response organizations training programs; and WHEREAS, the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System. NOW THEREFORE, We do hereby adopt the National Incident Management System be utilized for all incident management in the County of Mifflin.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to adopt the Proclamation implementing the National Incident Management System as listed above. Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried.
B. Application for County Aid – 2006 Liquid Fuels Allocation: • McVeytown Borough - $1000.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to approve the application for County Aid from the 2006 Liquid Fuels Allocation for McVeytown Borough in the amount of $1000.00. Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried. C. Request for exoneration of a 2006 Real Estate Tax Bill and relieve the Tax Collector from collecting this bill: • Bill No. 19-00302 for Parcel No. 19-13-138 located in Oliver Twp – A camp was listed on this parcel in error; will re-bill for land only with August supplemental billing
Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to approve the request for exoneration of 2006 real estate tax bill as listed above. Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried. D. Purchase of service agreements for use, if needed, by Children & Youth/Prob: • • • • • • WINGS for Life – Pennsylvania, Inc – Northampton, PA Family United Network, Inc – Muncy, PA Pyramid Healthcare – Altoona, PA Vision Quest – Downingtown, PA George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania – Grove City, PA Pressley Ridge – Pittsburgh, PA
Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to enter into the Purchase of Service Agreements as listed above. Chairman McCartney stepped from the Chair and seconded the motion. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Snyder to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner McCartney. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. ___________________________ Secretary ATTEST: __________________________________ Chief Clerk