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Adopted items of note
- Agenda 25-260: Proclamation recognizing Carbon County Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week (June 9–13, 2025) — adopted.
- Agenda 205-261: Adoption of Carbon County Comprehensive Plan (motion adopt 25-01-15) — adopted.
- Agenda 205-261: Adoption of Greenways, Trails and Open Space Plan (motion adopt 25-01-16) — adopted.
- Agenda 25-311: Award of 42-month electricity supply proposal to Constellation New Energy at $0.09723/kWh — approved.

Other routine approvals, ratifications and personnel actions (selected)
- 25-259: Approval of minutes of previous meeting (05/15/2025) — approved.
- 25-262: Budget transfers — approved.
- 25-265 through 25-269: Multiple approvals/ratifications of checks and expenditures dated 05/20, 05/21, 05/22, 05/29 and 06/05/2025 — ratified/approved.
- Salary board actions: multiple rate changes, establishment of 1 part-time solicitor position and abolition of 1 full-time solicitor position — approved.
- 25-275: Advertising request for administration building pedestrian bridge rehabilitation project — approved.
- 25-276: Bridal Shelter Yard Sale — approved.
- 25-277: Carbon County Agricultural Land Preservation meeting dates — approved.
- 25-278: CDBG bids for Palmerton Borough — approved.
- 25-279: Bid award for Carbon County Whole Home Repair Program — approved.
- 25-281: Children and Youth grant/upgrade caps — approved and executed.
- 25-282: WBRE 28 news annual marketing campaign proposal — approved and executed.
- 25-283: Green's Communications 911 proposal — approved and executed.
- 25-285: Quotes for security cameras for county buildings and grounds — ratified.
- 25-286: P-COR loss prevention grant — ratified.
- 25-287: Amendment No. 2 for court Zoom licenses — approved and executed.
- 25-288: Controller's office quote with Tyler Technologies — approved and executed.
- 25-290: ESG Grant 2023-25 budget amendment No. 1 — ratified.
- 25-291: IT Integra renewal agreements — approved and executed.
- 25-292: Insurance renewal (P-COR) — approved.
- 25-293: MATP program third-quarter report — approved and executed.
- 25-295: Opioid settlement grants — approved.
- 25-297: CDBG 2024 delegation of signing and related forms — ratified and executed.
- 25-298: DEP Municipal Waste Planning grant agreement — ratified.
- 25-299: FY2023 CDBG revision No. 2 — approved and executed.
- 25-300 & 25-301: Retirement board auditing and actuarial services adjustments (terminations and new agreements) — approved and executed.
- 25-303: Ratification of Baker Tilly proposal — ratified.
- 25-305: Renewal agreement with Maximus US services — approved and executed.
- 25-306: Ratification of application to PEMA for emergency services training center capital grant — ratified.
- 25-307: Resolution recognizing 40th anniversary of Bach and Hamdell Chorale and Festival Orchestra — adopted.
- 25-308: Sheriff's Office termination of agreement with Eagle Wireless — approved.

Votes listed above were recorded as motions approved, ratified or adopted during the meeting. If an agenda item referenced a specific ordinance, resolution number, contract number or funding dollar amount, that item is noted on the agenda; where transcript did not specify further numeric details, the report marks them as not specified. The meeting included several other procedural and personnel items not listed here; copies of the full minutes and supporting documents are available from the county for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners' Meeting with Salary Board 6-5-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved dozens of routine motions and grant actions, ratified contracts and personnel changes, and adopted ceremonial resolutions; key votes included adoption of two county planning documents and the electricity supply award.","taxTitle","Carbon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71753,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_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":73,"_74":73},6533583,"Board awards 42-month electricity supply contract to Constellation New Energy at $0.09723/kWh",412,2588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44&start=2588&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44/thumbnail_2588000.jpg","/articles/6533583/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Board-awards-42-month-electricity-supply-contract-to-Constellation-New-Energy-at-009723kWh","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533583-01a63b446692a18c92163cd1a80274bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771469357&Signature=E6H2MKnLXGB0BkttpvS32SLAmq7OQEiuJAGXHfBF2ZnP5oXcZZ-TVn5EuYsLhtu2L7Vrvzw66rC4rb7lRJA9Ebq2Z3xNz-GhOUsDMh3NxbDBgTxnUR7HRzdkRNRuabFrskOGAoLouUwqnQaHPVPknlCtDyz96qzoji~67sKF8Z9sZWq8r7~~XWP6aq-KFL3n6vlylYKAOmJ1w6KLDZMKEhVfh-sLbNS28hatsVVOZP-i~ZMHphIiyXwqZH08GW4FjqO-w2pBDVXw3cmKxAPjS5lKwFdiKXzhWl8UH24WRRzvvJgEGTA-XtaytFRCo3uK3nw8aAlSNt6cYWscYqh3tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbon County Board of Commissioners voted June 5, 2025, to accept a 42-month electricity supply proposal from Constellation New Energy at $0.09723 per kilowatt-hour and to proceed with contract execution.

An energy consultant who managed the online procurement told the board the county ran an online bidder auction that tested several term lengths; the 42-month term produced the lowest price in the final run and Constellation was the low bidder for that term. The consultant said market timing and participation were representative and recommended the 42-month award because it had the lowest price and the county already has a reviewed contract with Constellation.

The consultant also said Constellation had indicated it might agree to waive a separate June capacity charge of about $2,400; the waiver would be negotiated outside the formal auction process and was not guaranteed. The consultant said the county requested a waiver but noted that the requested waiver was outside the scope of the auction comparison.

Commissioners moved to add an agenda item to permit the award at the meeting, then voted to accept the Constellation proposal. One commissioner thanked the consultant and county staff who managed procurement and market analysis.

The motion calls for staff to finalize contract paperwork and complete an e-signature process. The board did not adopt additional tariff changes or budget appropriations at the meeting; contract start is expected to align with the county’s July metering date.","After an online auction and consultant recommendation, the commissioners awarded a 42-month electricity supply contract to Constellation New Energy and acknowledged supplier proposals; the auction had multiple bidders and staff noted a potential separate waiver of a June capacity charge.",{"_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":73,"_74":73},6533589,"Commissioners adopt Carbon County comprehensive plan and Greenways, trails and open-space plan",451,725000,1176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44&start=725&end=1176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44/thumbnail_725000.jpg","/articles/6533589/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-adopt-Carbon-County-comprehensive-plan-and-Greenways-trails-and-open-space-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533589-035cbaee699e83743ad5e5bda5a78d36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771469357&Signature=JLMg9~iVtO1oyUTBKRjnqO4LixC-xKhcWJ6HA6uBDqza~mEUUFvXr2n0QNksG8MxFKHrqlmwJ4fp6tTqOrQ64A1CYFQvJaZCZR9AIp6~WMOipUXTuF2072zT34VUlxctf0G-WbFy-GrWEacXNGs3mIt35LsvAHvdWjBHoRG0PdAL6fdzIMexgQ9j8Gg9q4HCNXh5uTwxte4f~IlNFWcjF3nSiabQ3CldgOBDQvQ~Rq5OmFE8h5mK0J44R85Ins5RZqIbSAiv0JXUwpbdzvavbzo~7c9hWhAYZrUDLQPMY2p2j3OPk1C8R4Q8AzJRya3-JeUt5DxrRJAfHMSShWxN9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbon County Board of Commissioners voted on June 5, 2025, to adopt two planning documents: the Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and the Greenways, Trails and Open Space Plan, marking the completion of a 16-month planning process.

Tim Staub, the project manager for the county planning effort, briefed commissioners on public engagement, findings and next steps. Staub said the process began in January 2024 and included discovery, outreach, visioning and development phases. He described two parallel plan structures, each with thematic chapters, goals, implementation guides and a grants-and-loans list for potential funding sources.

“The comprehensive plan has four themes: housing, outdoor economy, infrastructure and placemaking,” Staub said. He summarized common findings: varying housing demand by geography, loss of housing stock tied to outside purchases increasing prices, rising childcare costs and recreation pressures from tourism. He said implementation tables identify lead entities, timelines, priorities and suggested funding sources.

Staub told the board both documents were advertised and posted on the county website and had been reviewed by the county planning commission and adjoining municipalities as required by the Municipalities Planning Code and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources guidance. Commissioners raised no substantive questions during the presentation.

The board made two motions to adopt the plans; both motions carried unanimously. Commissioners also heard a brief closing comment from the board encouraging public review and participation in implementation.

The adopted plans include implementation tables and a list of suggested grants and loan programs; Staub said the materials also note potential regional coordination for shared infrastructure needs and suggested that local fire-company listings be revised to reflect regionalization. The commissioners did not vote on funding or immediate implementation actions at the meeting; the adoption makes the documents official county planning guidance and enables staff and partners to pursue listed implementation steps and grant opportunities.","After a 16-month planning process, the board voted to adopt both the Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and the Greenways, Trails and Open Space Plan; project manager summarized engagement, findings and implementation tables.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533594,"Carbon County proclaims June 9–13 as Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week",159,312000,471000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44&start=312&end=471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3709932-88015a022aa63a38d8aa694f6851be44/thumbnail_312000.jpg","/articles/6533594/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Carbon-County-proclaims-June-913-as-Child-Welfare-Professionals-Appreciation-Week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533594-947c2c99bb2bff0c3d2709c59c828519/orig.mp4?Expires=1771469357&Signature=bZ57PeEQIqtDbWiu14iIOvRZEfkrvFoEN5aNncjlyIIA3gz-HlI4cVrmqhn40KLPFnYyeQrr98JT~7T2cI~CDQQ8kD9asOtZXI5eL3keEr7VkL2jjO0vW5zYNK8R1V~huTt9Xt--Jk0WUzFzzs5K2EPj0Tqwv7sHHQfxNnT7S6YNgtyObX796SoYYIVYQl2vv8NlqMopiIfKVBKwaAl5UWPnBqf-HT1YEn8G5PU0yk90QHwa8EPNokysU7RfjYPYT5DzdFGv~Q6JT6HlM1dNBfros0NLvs5iUe0nuEakKBtd-yP9alsFEVP-BTOkiwhft9uWDtCGiuulzcs7sa~Ltg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbon County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation on June 5, 2025, recognizing June 9–13, 2025, as Carbon County Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week to honor staff who investigate child abuse and provide services to families.

The proclamation, read aloud during the commissioners’ meeting, said local child-welfare professionals handle investigations, provide family services and assess child safety “sometimes at great risk to their own personal safety.” It credited Carbon County Children and Youth Services with helping keep children safe and called attention to the emotional and physical hazards workers face.

Jill, director of Carbon County Children and Youth Services, spoke to the meeting remotely, thanking the commissioners and describing the agency’s 13 caseworkers. “I really appreciate every day they show up with a smile on their face. They go out, and they help children and families and put their best effort forward,” Jill said. She said workers range in tenure from four months to 20 years and that they sometimes enter dangerous situations.

Commissioners and other speakers thanked the staff and noted the difficulty of the work. One commissioner said the job is “probably the worst job in Carbon County, but it's the most rewarding,” and another, speaking from experience as a first responder, described entering homes with unsafe conditions and drug threats while thanking the caseworkers for their service.

The board voted to adopt the proclamation during the meeting. The proclamation text notes past instances where children’s injuries or deaths were averted due to the county agency’s work and calls for recognition of the staff’s efforts in protecting children.

The proclamation was presented to agency representatives in the meeting; agency staff said they would share the recognition with their teams.

The adoption was procedural and did not include any new budgetary or policy directives for the county.","The Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing county child welfare caseworkers and praising their service, and Carbon County Children and Youth staff spoke briefly via conference about risks and dedication of caseworkers.","actionData","errors"]

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At-a-glance: Major votes and approvals from Carbon County commissioners meeting, June 5, 2025

Board awards 42-month electricity supply contract to Constellation New Energy at $0.09723/kWh

Commissioners adopt Carbon County comprehensive plan and Greenways, trails and open-space plan

Carbon County proclaims June 9–13 as Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week