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Key approved items included payroll and accounts-payable authorizations; an allocation of $599,474.88 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funds applied to GEO note series A (02/2021); award of County Bridge Number 150 replacement to Kevin E. Raker Construction LLC for $413,162.41; authorization of engineering services with Wilson Consulting Group for $23,390 for Bridge 38 partial superstructure replacement; and approval to purchase two Kia Carnival vehicles through CoStar at a combined cost of $95,000 for Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services.

The board amended portions of the Northumberland County subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) and the county stormwater management ordinance (SWMO), with motions recorded as approved. It also ratified professional services for elevator inspections, awarded weatherization general contractor and energy auditor/QCI inspector contracts and authorized a temporary construction easement for bridge repair staging with a private landowner.

Financial and grant actions included approving a juvenile probation services program grant for $151,537 (FFY 2024–25) and authorizing grant applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for Department of Energy funds and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds on behalf of the Weatherization Department (FFY 2025–26). The board also authorized notice to advertise an ordinance related to Act 48 of 2024 to implement a county demolition and rehabilitation fund tied to the Real Estate Tax Sale Law.

Appointments approved included Michael Herbert as a one‑year replacement on the Local Emergency Planning Committee and Emmanuel Georgini to the Children and Youth Advisory Board. The board authorized an amendment to the lease for the county 911 Public Safety property at 911 Greeno Street through 03/31/2027 and approved a $2,100,000 settlement in a property tax appeal (Hagenis Corp. v. Northumberland County et al.) with adjustments to assessed values for applicable years.

One matter—the proposed amendment to an option agreement with Citus Sellitex LLC—was tabled after the board moved into a short executive session on real estate and returned without a second on the motion; commissioners said they would revisit the matter at a future meeting.

The board approved four proclamations by unanimous vote: April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Volunteer Week (April 20–26, 2025) and April as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. Several volunteer and AmeriCorps speakers attended to accept the National Volunteer Week proclamation.

Most motions were recorded in the transcript as \"so moved,\" \"seconded,\" and \"all in favor, aye,\" with the clerk recording motions as carried. Where the transcript lists amounts, bidders, contractors or grant totals, those figures are included above; where the transcript did not identify a motion maker or a roll‑call vote, the record reflects a motion and unanimous voice vote as read aloud in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Meeting | 4/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Northumberland County commissioners approved payrolls, grants, contracts and multiple ordinance amendments and proclamations; one option agreement was tabled after executive session.","taxTitle","Northumberland County, Pennsylvania","taxId",52184,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6092346,"Penn State Extension reviews 4‑H, Master Gardener and farm outreach programs for Northumberland County",259,874000,1133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2854484-137db2e69b7e96b0a650c0304f5a6b18&start=874&end=1133","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2854484-137db2e69b7e96b0a650c0304f5a6b18/thumbnail_874000.jpg","/articles/6092346/Northumberland-County/Pennsylvania/Penn-State-Extension-reviews-4H-Master-Gardener-and-farm-outreach-programs-for-Northumberland-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092346-92f7b7192e93d6c05dcb6f40c613bcdf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201068&Signature=BaXQsFBFeG3k~~FO8tiVSbQ8bUAuTSfz0Zd5Tg0rztpwjq0E2Ns~7EhyQrHqVrd9rZnXvkorb7C~bMuS0HxpWULA5l0C2xuDF3fnmseFJB7ecgwCyx-j50HoRVDg0hIbfaWPysZye8DBkoWBLfgtDG9fHtI09rUrC-GrFs3rS-s8n1t0PPtSd7O~XKQ-7IQk66d3ayqwXjgKgPFljpePiOmMeSgX4IirXJKD1H5bJGUwjLuegyU52~46c6ywRO-77GoARhKSdMmheXomEumtaQoUKJMEIcdtPThHfur5~1Njy-9sHWUgDzHW09P4cxhHU04GLCIX~Vtsskv-F4L3cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Penn State Extension representative summarized youth and agricultural education programs that serve Northumberland County and outlined upcoming classes and partnerships.

Ethan Howard, client relationship manager with Penn State Extension, told commissioners the Extension uses land‑grant research to improve local lives and described an array of programs beyond traditional agriculture. \"If you're not familiar with Penn State Extension, basically what we are is we take the research being done, through the land grant system... and we try to improve people's lives with it,\" Howard said.

Howard said local 4‑H programming has diversified to include healthy‑living, STEAM, leadership and outdoor projects. He reported that three Northumberland County teens attended the 2025 Penn State leadership conference and that Extension educators and partners have engaged just over 200 youth this year in after‑school STEAM/STEAM‑plus programs.

On the Master Gardener front, Howard said about 13 active Master Gardener volunteers in the county will write local articles and support public gardening projects. The office will also run a Seed to Supper program with Oasis Recovery Club in Shamokin the week of June 2–6; participants will receive seeds, a gardening book and basic supplies.

Howard reported Extension‑led farm programming as well. Emily Fred, the dairy educator, has helped farms develop biosecurity plans to prepare for the risk that high‑path avian influenza could affect dairy cattle. Agronomy and pesticide classes and farm pest‑monitoring projects were also described; Howard said those activities have been funded by federal and state grants.

Commissioners thanked Howard for the overview and noted interest in growing Extension presence in county schools; Howard said Extension staff are meeting with Milton High School about expanding 4‑H programming there.

Howard closed by encouraging residents to use Extension resources and by noting the office’s emphasis on partnerships with local organizations and school districts.","Penn State Extension summarized 4‑H participation, Master Gardener projects, a Seed to Supper series and farm biosecurity planning; the educator said grant funding supports local programming.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6092350,"Northumberland County Children & Youth urges prevention steps; commissioners proclaim April Child Abuse Prevention Month",2347,68000,2415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2854484-137db2e69b7e96b0a650c0304f5a6b18&start=68&end=2415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2854484-137db2e69b7e96b0a650c0304f5a6b18/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6092350/Northumberland-County/Pennsylvania/Northumberland-County-Children-Youth-urges-prevention-steps-commissioners-proclaim-April-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092350-b96b7fba7feb882dae4832258927f192/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201069&Signature=Nw0oMcNdCmPDP1bJw1GnakAcHdJO14Vyt9VHlqHkeo9I9Cjp9YxKFBKESjyAsS4w19ma7ZgA2XqX-Ym9mqX0GBsZLlRHbR7utsWF-lWIFmLeRWs2yjnKUJo3tCnV3V51fQVcAzKrrd9HZUtqN2IqEDvVARFMKYOC90eEXH1dMUyWC7ujKQcZ36D6lczCaIaSdxTDbRFmCtkZ6k7hpNXbfV0Al8wk1sG4S6a9tkv5n6lAl2lWKYAsDzQNr2A9tIgQ9Yj~jNbyoS3cOq~ZgPQGRmAVlUgrWSk3gRsTRnP9t1jnx3yszorxBmA0vgDhhHSC9bZKoHH7nmR8POnLdpEH8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northumberland County Children and Youth staff outlined local child‑abuse statistics and community prevention steps during a county commissioners meeting, and the board unanimously proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The department said the county had 538 reports in 2023 that met the legal definition of child abuse and that 95 of those reports were substantiated after investigations. Staff gave a per‑child rate: about 30.2 reports for every 1,000 children and about 5.3 substantiated cases per 1,000 children, based on a county child population of 17,818 in 2023.

The numbers underscore the department’s prevention focus, officials said, and staff listed community actions that can reduce risk. \"One thing you can do is develop nurturing and supportive relationships with children that you come into contact in your neighborhood and in places that you frequent,\" said Megan, a Children and Youth representative. She also urged residents to support workplace policies such as paid parental leave and to advocate for high‑quality, affordable childcare.

Melissa Eisenhower, supervisor of the county family engagement center, described local services and prevention programming run by Children and Youth, including supervised visit spaces, an independent‑living program for youth aging out of foster care and parenting classes. \"We do have a lot of preventative services and I am currently the supervisor of our family engagement center,\" Eisenhower said.

Eisenhower also described an individual case that department staff called a ‘‘miracle’’: a child named Annabelle who was left in a hot car, survived serious injury and was later adopted. Staff asked the county and community for help raising funds for an accessible van for Annabelle. Eisenhower described plans for a countywide awareness effort and an April 22 carnival: \"The big thing we're working towards is April 22 at 05:30PM in the parking lot over in the main building... We're gonna do a little carnival for the kids... free... we're working on getting some donations,\" she said.

Commissioners read and signed a proclamation declaring April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month in Northumberland County and urged residents to support prevention efforts. The proclamation was read aloud and signed unanimously by the board at the meeting.

The department asked community members to report suspected abuse when they have a suspicion — staff noted that reporting is the correct step, even when a caller is not certain — and highlighted local prevention programming as a way to lower future child‑abuse risk.

The department provided contact information and asked anyone who wants pins, to fund the carnival or help with Annabelle’s van to speak with Eisenhower after the meeting.","County Children and Youth staff presented 2023 local child‑abuse figures, prevention ideas and a county event; the commissioners unanimously proclaimed April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month.","actionData","errors"]

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