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The project aims to replace Eagle Creek’s aging on‑site wastewater treatment plant — which the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) told the community in 2018 it would not renew — by installing a 2‑inch force main of roughly 1,400 feet that will convey sewage to a Mid‑Center Authority manhole in Unionville Borough. The plan calls for boring under the adjacent rail line, abandoning the existing treatment plant and reclaiming that site once conveyance is complete.

Why it matters: the county’s presentation said the Eagle Creek development contains 33 manufactured homes used as affordable housing for working families in the Bald Eagle region; without a municipal connection the county says the community risks losing those units. The county is allocating its regular 2024 CDBG entitlement toward the project and is seeking letters of legislative support ahead of a Feb. 7 application deadline.

Leslie, the county staff member leading the application, told commissioners the county held a public hearing that drew residents who support the project and that the application narrative emphasizes affordable housing. “Submission deadline is coming up just around the corner, February 7th,” Leslie said, adding that she was seeking support to adopt resolution 2 of 2025 to file the application.

Leslie described the conveyance route: the force main will be installed on the south side of the rail line on land owned by the Eagle Creek community for about 1,400 feet, bored under the track, then continue on the north side through private land where the homeowners association has preexisting rights of way. Once the line is complete, the existing Eagle Creek wastewater treatment plant would be abandoned and the site reclaimed.

Commissioners and staff stressed the project’s urgency because DEP issued a consent order in 2018 requiring the community to connect to a municipal system. Commissioner Concepcion thanked community members for their outreach and noted the project’s connection to economic development: “When we think about economic development in Centre County, one byproduct is that people want to be here,” Concepcion said, noting the value of retaining long‑term residents and scientists who have chosen to live and work in the county.

County staff estimated the project would be significantly more expensive if the nearest municipal main were not within roughly a mile. Commissioners and staff also acknowledged the cooperative role of Mid‑Center Authority, local municipalities and the rail line owner for permitting a boring under an active rail corridor; staff noted that stretch carries “at least a dozen trains on an average weekday.”

As part of the meeting the board also approved an updated CDBG Residential Anti‑Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, a federal requirement under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 that describes steps the county will take to minimize displacement caused by CDBG‑assisted activities and to provide relocation assistance or replacement housing when displacement occurs. County staff said the update was overdue and that the county’s intent is to minimize or avoid displacement when possible.

Next steps: staff will finalize the application this week and continue seeking legislative letters of support; Leslie said she expected letters from state legislators and planned to request a letter from the local member of Congress. The county indicated award notifications for this competitive CDBG round typically arrive by April, though timelines vary by year.

No award or external funding commitment has been received; the county’s action at the meeting was to authorize application submission and to adopt the updated anti‑displacement plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Centre County Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/28/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Centre County commissioners voted Jan. 29 to authorize a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) under the competitive Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to finance a sewer connection for the Eagle Creek manufactured‑home community and also approved an updated CDBG Residential Anti‑Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan required by federal law.","taxTitle","Centre County, Pennsylvania","taxId",12570,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6359663,"Votes at a glance: Centre County commissioners adopt proclamation, approve grants and add several contracts to consent agenda",1387,743000,2130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176218-e350486d668bf45d1e9a23d8fa229149&start=743&end=2130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176218-e350486d668bf45d1e9a23d8fa229149/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6359663/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Centre-County-commissioners-adopt-proclamation-approve-grants-and-add-several-contracts-to-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359663-7c66e1549e47f8132431595834f59ffe/orig.mp4?Expires=1773613631&Signature=bgm7S4lj~3cSUDUURAwAVxKu1tlnxBTPW9IF0SVETA3BfvLbd5ns0bNvX10h~VpoXmkORwQWAoFUbyC4T6K9JCZa-maIatQsjh03olYsFT21quWDZbQl5XOS085~S-dlhD4bTo9kOqlGoMEDoy-JfFMMvF3Fx-eo~gHO0sz3DGdAu7eT01pNYEPWnpu~kTTgxc4Bw4brjMd7LuUhP-WWVxA2AH24sPsAnTIMdfGtqH0maZZroI2lGp04AKiKGplnYES-hdJjaDdWkUc096sE4oDTIZ14-WvKbqOPGfuk0By-xoCVMCBXu3zQlFz7xH4dNMylnvBuxcXnZCceQzVHpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners on Jan. 29 took a series of routine and substantive votes: they adopted a proclamation recognizing Jan. 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year in Centre County; authorized submission of a competitive CDBG application for the Eagle Creek sewer project; approved an updated federal CDBG residential anti‑displacement and relocation assistance plan; and moved several contract approvals and renewals to next week’s consent agenda or approved them for inclusion, including public safety facility repairs and election equipment maintenance.

Key outcomes and motions (motions and vote outcomes as recorded in the meeting):

• Proclamation — Lunar New Year: Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 4, proclaiming Jan. 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year in Centre County. Community members Nalini Krishnan Kuti and Vicky (community organizers) spoke about local celebrations and community contributions. Outcome: adopted (motion carried).

• Resolution 2 of 2025 — Eagle Creek CDBG application: The board authorized staff to submit a competitive DCED CDBG application for the Eagle Creek sewer conveyance project (see separate article for details). Outcome: adopted (motion carried).

• Updated CDBG Residential Anti‑Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan: County staff presented the federally required update under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Outcome: approved (motion carried).

• Public Safety Training Center — burn building repair contract (Howe Masonry): The board agreed to add a contract with Howe Masonry in the amount of $10,695 for masonry and high‑temperature panel repairs at the county Public Safety Training Center’s burn building to next week’s consent agenda. Outcome: added to consent agenda (motion carried).

• Election equipment maintenance and firmware renewal (Election Systems & Software LLC): The commissioners approved adding a renewal contract with Election Systems & Software to provide firmware licenses, extended warranties and biannual maintenance for county voting equipment. Contract amount: $127,815.34 for March 1, 2025–Feb. 28, 2026. Outcome: added to consent agenda/approved (motion carried).

• Children & Youth Services contracts: The board moved three CYS items to next week’s consent agenda, including a new foster‑care contract with Bethesda Lutheran Services ($30,000 total; state share $24,000, county share $6,000), an addendum with LanguageLine for interpreting and translation services ($2,500 total; state share $2,000, county $500), and a renewal with Delaware County Emergency Youth Academy ($85,000 total; county share $17,000). Outcome: added to consent agenda (motion carried).

• Mental health / intellectual disability / early intervention / drug and alcohol (MHIDEI) contracts: Commissioners moved three MHIDEI items to next week’s consent agenda, including a renewal with Oasis Life Care for mental health services ($200,684 total), a contract for a single individual with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home (county share $899), and an agreement with Western PA School for the Deaf for early intervention hearing services (county share $461). Outcome: added to consent agenda (motion carried).

• Letter of support — Haines/Aaronsburg Municipal Authority: The board approved a letter of support for a Susquehanna River Basin Commission Consumptive Use Mitigation Program grant application to replace analog meters with advanced meters and fix inoperable valves. Grant request: $100,000 toward a $120,000 project. Outcome: approved (motion carried).

• Check run dated Jan. 24: The board approved the check run and highlighted a payment to Centre LifeLink; commissioners encouraged residents in the service area to maintain memberships. Outcome: approved (motion carried).

• Administrator delegated authorizations (quarterly report): County Administrator John reported 43 authorizations performed under board‑delegated authority for Q4 2024 totaling $345,364.90 across software renewals, human services agreements, legal consultation, training, insurance and no‑cost agreements. The board accepted the report.

• Voter registration report: Elections staff reported 101,843 registered voters: 41,362 Democratic, 42,100 Republican, 15,524 no party affiliation, smaller counts for minor parties; 44 net new registrants since last week. Precinct of the week: Walker Township West (precinct 84) with 2,272 registered voters and turnout of just over 87% in November. The board received the report.

Several of the items above were moved to next week’s consent agenda for formal approval. Transcripts record commissioners saying “aye” and “motion carries” for the listed items; the meeting did not include a named roll‑call vote for each item in the record provided.","Centre County commissioners on Jan. 29 took a series of routine and substantive votes: they adopted a proclamation recognizing Jan. 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year in Centre County; authorized submission of a competitive CDBG application for the Eagle Creek sewer project; approved an updated CDBG anti‑displacement plan; and moved several contracts and renewals to the consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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Centre County seeks CDBG funds to connect Eagle Creek community to municipal sewer; adopts updated anti‑displacement plan

Votes at a glance: Centre County commissioners adopt proclamation, approve grants and add several contracts to consent agenda