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Ryan (probation staff) said the grant from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts would reimburse the county for program supplies such as graduation supplies, training, incentives and participant assistance. He presented an anticipated county award of $6,760 for the period that the grant covers. \"The total of the grant funds for the county would we anticipate $6,760 and that runs from July 31, 25 until June of 26,\" he said.

Judge Marshall (Centre County judge overseeing treatment courts) described the treatment‑court model as a therapeutic, team‑based approach that provides services at a table where judges, probation and service providers coordinate care and supports for participants. \"It's a team approach ... you have a bunch of service providers that sit on the team and discuss these individual cases,\" Judge Marshall said, and added that treatment courts can reduce recidivism by connecting people with services rather than default incarceration.

Commissioners thanked probation staff and the judges for supporting specialty courts including DUI, drug, behavioral health and veterans courts. A motion to approve the MOU with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts was moved, seconded and passed on a voice vote.

Discussion versus decision: the board approved the MOU and acceptance of the grant funds; staff will receive reimbursement for eligible program expenses and will continue operating the Veterans Treatment Court as a multi‑county program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Centre County Board of Commissioners Meeting 06/10/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts to accept up to $6,760 in grant funds to support the regional Veterans Treatment Court; county and judges described the program as a team‑based specialty court aimed at reducing recidivism.","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},6208778,"Centre County approves $2 per‑trip shared‑ride rate increase for FY25‑26 to cover rising costs",590,2691000,3281000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00&start=2691&end=3281","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00/thumbnail_2691000.jpg","/articles/6208778/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Centre-County-approves-2-pertrip-sharedride-rate-increase-for-FY2526-to-cover-rising-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208778-ed5d479d5b80cca9a7daa6700623042d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165635&Signature=NJ3jq00wPEMziewiGensiZVRHw0zs8aoL2q-JyPKJNHTNObINMDC7-TaRCrVcE4fqbx-MoK9GQDrAH0ZxbVFn0YPqRjjk~OSN4NQxCP1aY~VB8pIh6m2kum280Fdo8N~is7ye5ZOFsg~O0O6NHXfmcQeL~3Dbx3DvJuMCi0AjSN8coP6nwXmmEe1qsgnS5zLGQB27RJws8InWkJKgNO3D9pPixgVyBkToiUwICf5nRXiWU67IvGO48vFyzUjDaRwBlYNoYbGGil0M9fu8mq8~faQtqTHfw~01Etuy8~xDouD0YmqhftgtAUQUZx-QZP4s0fy3jbeM4ADAD6J1se7Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners approved a $2 per‑trip increase for the county’s shared‑ride program for fiscal year 2025–26, a change staff said will generate roughly $150,000 in additional revenue based on current trip volumes.

David (shared‑ride program staff) told commissioners the county requested and received PennDOT approval before asking the board to adopt the rate increase. \"We asked for a $2 per trip, that equals, approximately a $150,000 in additional revenue based on trip numbers for the current fiscal year,\" he said, and added the funding will help close an operating shortfall as state backfill funding declines.

Staff and commissioners noted the program performs more than 75,000 trips annually in Centre County, that many trips are funded through medical assistance or PennDOT senior/disability programs, and that the county currently offers expanded senior eligibility (age 60–64) compared with many other counties. Commissioners thanked the program for serving long‑distance medical trips — including periodic trips to Danville and Geisinger — and discussed combining routes to improve efficiency.

On eligibility, David said the program serves all ages and multiple funding tiers: \"Anybody can ride. Absolutely. Yes,\" he said, adding that medical assistance and PennDOT funding cover large shares of rider costs and that most trips (about 98 percent) are funded in some way.

A motion to approve the shared‑ride rate increase for fiscal year 2025–26 was moved and seconded; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said the increase takes effect July 1 and will be implemented within the county’s billing and scheduling systems.

Discussion versus decision: the board approved the rate change at this meeting; staff will implement the new rate for the upcoming fiscal year and adjust billing and eligibility procedures as needed.","The board approved a $2 per‑trip rate increase for the county’s shared‑ride transit service for fiscal year 2025–26 after staff said the change will generate about $150,000 in additional revenue and follows state approval; commissioners emphasized continued reliance on state and Medicaid funding for many trips.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208784,"County to replace 1999 911 street‑address database with next‑generation system; $12,000 contract added to consent agenda",60,1920000,1980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00&start=1920&end=1980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00/thumbnail_1920000.jpg","/articles/6208784/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/County-to-replace-1999-911-streetaddress-database-with-nextgeneration-system-12000-contract-added-to-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208784-0e0c1981ba4fbb74c5d55b051a65cce8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165635&Signature=BfY0enoSsghLbYGfChcRnLXcbPk~0PIPekv9oBaz~qEEWyL-JZDTdlPYdoHHNpeEZKARwplRDKujTxZKSGfuKqzMgeK7QOypHwibm8rb1GC96pkJUtKRyn7XrWuRN8x5tR71c3KNsJX2bMBswBvua4Adt1ozxZs7N4rWQobOOJbkwAewYwOuWTLu8QfIe06WKek917yhxVz5eZFzXM0P3gLHgTICsq4Vqf0kLxW6pzX7Kug5r1K3eLCE4epkn3fw5E5UxxiTYIT5IBvMc0pPNxvLg7~fsIM0tyPM~gfRj5zfsTEyYC-FhOgQQ1QiRzTWNa~qaJ2LGOO8tmOR7Y37jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board heard a request from the county’s 9‑1‑1 authority to approve a contract to replace a 1999 street‑address database with a next‑generation system built on Microsoft SQL and to add required fields, new forms and reporting capabilities.

A representative of the 9‑1‑1 authority said the vendor — a state‑college based company working with the authority — \"will replace the database using Microsoft SQL,\" build a new user interface and add next‑generation required fields. The contract total presented was $12,000 covering June 15 through May 31, 2026.

The presenter noted the operational importance of accurate addressing for emergency response and gave counts for the county’s addressing needs: \"We currently have over 79,000 addressable structures and over 5,600 different road names in Center County,\" the 9‑1‑1 representative said, noting duplicate road names across jurisdictions can lead to misdispatch.

Commissioners asked about cross‑county coordination; staff said surrounding counties share address data and that the upgraded system will continue to align regional addressing records. A motion to add the 9‑1‑1 authority contract to next week’s consent agenda carried on a voice vote.

Discussion versus decision: commissioners added the contract to the consent agenda for final approval at the next meeting; the board did not execute the contract at the hearing.","The 9‑1‑1 authority will replace a 1999 street‑address database with a Microsoft SQL system, add next‑generation fields and a new user interface; the contract is $12,000 for the period through May 31, 2026 and was added to next week's consent agenda.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208788,"Commissioners add three‑year maintenance agreement for correctional-facility solar array to consent agenda",128,1346000,1474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00&start=1346&end=1474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00/thumbnail_1346000.jpg","/articles/6208788/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-add-threeyear-maintenance-agreement-for-correctional-facility-solar-array-to-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208788-caed257fef4726d62cf1af6ca013e274/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165635&Signature=QlKIDbIgDvhEogGHBFvuGfXgbYwniZDjo6FQFK2fZ5GZfmbbHfEUqcvJ8Yr-NoWrM1cQK8D7TXTl5A49iWn7oHs-5I-YayNhU7BHuzy2hJJjrT4Dcg4E-0kHbdrGRL8LdSvbfXu3F97KvH5RIn4fT1FG1woIjUXwqkYAW3siKIzx-ddXHx7tZNbcs8VqFBuJxQufa4hCHDrMs08if~dxDwirZa4iXEiKkBRjc1MqlLvOcCeEptgsXo5kFzsFqXVAx4T2hQMZuNIY6i~pI9BzO7uPzuljBvo13q7To4TWwIsCNhl2J1dbO673BWu6qdIn7Tnt~Xv0GwBLZR86WJozgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County facilities staff asked the Board of Commissioners to add a three‑year maintenance agreement with Solar Renewable Energy LLC for the correctional facility’s solar array to next week’s consent agenda and described what the contract covers.

The presenter said the agreement is a three‑year maintenance contract totaling $23,182 and covers routine maintenance tasks including inverter testing, panel and wiring checks and connection inspections. \"This is a 3 year agreement for the maintenance of the solar array in the amount of $23,182,\" the county facilities representative said.

County commissioners discussed cost effectiveness and asked about replacement parts and glass maintenance; staff said replacement of broken panels or glass would be billed separately and that the county will perform routine cleaning annually using inmates at the correctional facility as part of a supervised program. The facilities presenter said cleaning \"does revert to our staff\" and that they plan to schedule inmate crews for annual cleaning under supervision.

A commissioner moved to add the maintenance agreement with Solar Renewable Energy LLC to next week’s consent agenda; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. Staff said the maintenance cost is under $8,000 per year on average and noted the array’s electricity production and renewable energy credits reduce county energy costs substantially.

Discussion versus decision: the board’s vote added the maintenance agreement to the consent agenda; no final contract adoption occurred that morning. Staff will present the item for formal approval at the consent meeting; at that time commissioners will record the final vote to execute the contract.","County staff requested approval of a three‑year, $23,182 maintenance agreement for a solar array at the county correctional facility and said routine maintenance will be performed by the vendor; staff also said panel cleaning will be done using inmates on an annual basis.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208793,"Centre County proclaims June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month as officials cite rising financial exploitation",1106,99000,1205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00&start=99&end=1205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740728-2820a73ffbf89cd3faeba360f6dffc00/thumbnail_99000.jpg","/articles/6208793/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Centre-County-proclaims-June-2025-as-Elder-Abuse-Prevention-Month-as-officials-cite-rising-financial-exploitation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208793-a86cf75e6a1e4b1f7ad4f0fc0c654abc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165635&Signature=d~EzljLIK2xqwE7VYmIauGff0oxLZzbWlc62biLBDuHSXrhXzQkhQpKzCYha9Ba6rb3iNjYrcfUV0YXwSjd9TE46MMxSKPIan4m-dsSiDB53GIEL8Eeltx-6PWpnYFygJ6C56McwG2A5hs5J2TifBX127dWladKdcLZ1ydTCUYfRq4RC7h24HKoRFS1c0ubKjjVfUZYy9T43N7ji4Fz2WEZllFyscnX6T35zXIL4gZMVnSlKp5OxdillgTFvn1Sb8ngao528qOMibFN2vZIoAfTbw8zLZtqDRK6TH51GRkIPkc7g2kUT2kwCG7Daqc4kLUjW0AyxP2iB0oX47~4BCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners adopted Proclamation 32 of 25 on a voice vote, designating June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month and hearing from county aging staff about rising reports of elder abuse and a recent shift toward financial exploitation.

The county’s aging staff framed why the proclamation matters: protective services investigations rose from 73 reports in 2013 to 309 in 2023 and 354 last year, and “financial exploitation is the number 1 report” this year, staff said. The Office of Aging asked the public to use a 24/7 reporting line and to attend an outreach event the office is calling a “Scam Jam.”

Quentin (Office of Aging staff) told the board the county’s protective services team has three full‑time workers who investigate allegations including caregiver neglect, self‑neglect and financial exploitation. \"If the person is in need of protective services, then we work with the older adult to set up a plan to mitigate or eliminate the risk to the older adult,\" Quentin said.

Sherry (Centre County Office of Aging staff) described the county’s Elder Abuse Task Force and outreach plans: \"The task force works to create an awareness of elder abuse, educate the community on elder abuse prevention, improve coordination between service providers and aid law enforcement and the courts and prosecuting offenders.\" She said the task force meets quarterly and will host another Scam Jam \"the 13th in our new building\" to show services and provide information on blocking calls, verifying contacts and checking credit reports.

County commissioners and other officials urged quick reporting and public education. Commissioner Concepcion (Commissioner) told the presenters, \"making sure people have that information on how to make a report ... is really important.\" Several commissioners and staff emphasized that many reports come through banks and law enforcement and that early police involvement can help stop ongoing schemes.

Staff and commissioners noted how scams have changed: county staff said scammers now often use phone‑spoofing, voice mimicry and targeted background research to make contacts seem credible, and that some exploitation is committed by friends or family members rather than remote scammers.

Action and next steps: a commissioner moved to adopt Proclamation 32 of 25 (declaring June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month); the motion passed on a voice vote. County aging staff said they will share flyers and resources, host the Scam Jam, and provide informational material for the public and for county websites.

The proclamation centers outreach and prevention; county aging staff urged residents who suspect exploitation to contact local law enforcement, the sheriff’s office or the Office of Aging’s reporting line for 24/7 assistance.","Commissioners adopted Proclamation 32 of 25 declaring June 2025 Elder Abuse Prevention Month after county aging staff detailed growing reports of elder abuse and a shift toward financial exploitation. County officials promoted an upcoming \"Scam Jam\" and urged residents to report suspected scams and call law enforcement early.","actionData","errors"]

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Centre County proclaims June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month as officials cite rising financial exploitation