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The board approved the minutes from the June 19 meeting and accepted a weekly financial report noting receipts of $1,039,430.61, total cash of $3,106,554.98 and expenditures of $1,878,909.86 (the transcript lists a tax claim of $125,065.75 and a remaining balance of $1,102,579.37). The approvals were made by voice vote.

Under personnel transactions the board approved multiple resignations and terminations, including Jay Arenas (Adult Abuse Investigator, Area Agency on Aging) resignation effective June 27; Hannah Sweta (Caseworker 1, Children and Youth) resignation effective June 23; and other resignations and retirements as read into the record. The board approved leaves of absence for Mary Hague (district attorney's office) and Nicole Constantine (Children and Youth). The commissioners approved promotions and status changes including Cynthia Reina Soriano (to caseworker 2, Children and Youth) and several promotions at the Renova Center and domestic-relations office. Salary-board actions were approved, including a one-time three-year longevity payment of $1,471.14 for Bridget Barber, adult probation officer.

The board approved multiple hires across departments: Franklin Lagalos (Area Agency on Aging, full‑time meal transporter), Jonathan Barker and Harold Alexander (Children and Youth, casework supervisor 1), Sean Ryan and Hannah Fullgrove (Children and Youth, caseworker 1), Donald Lorty (rehire, part‑time radio technician, Department of Emergency Services), Connor Werny (central booking agent, district attorney), Morgan Diedrich (caseworker 1, MH/ID), Megan E. Smith (office support 2, probation services), and Lauren Roland (general clerk C, register). Several effective dates and biweekly rates were read into the record.

The board approved creation of a new part‑time radio technician position in grade 11 on the nonunion salary chart for the Department of Emergency Services, not to exceed 16 hours per week and with no benefits, effective Aug. 4, 2025, for approximately two years or until the new radio system is fully operational. That motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

A coroner's office contract for sharps medical-waste service was approved. The contract covers collection of medical waste generated at the coroner's office in a 28‑gallon reusable container at $75 per collection, estimated every three months.

The commissioners approved a reappointment recommendation from an advisory board to reappoint Josh Killian to the Clarikshaft Memorial Park board for a three‑year term. The board discussed the advisory board's slate and said it would await any additional recommendations before taking action on other openings.

The board approved three disabled‑veteran real‑estate tax exemptions for applicants who met requirements: Wallace Bytest (Hemlock Lehigh, Lebanon), Eric Lugo (Scenic Bridal Boulevard, Lebanon) and James Bowers Jr. (West Main Avenue, Myers). Commissioners granted approval by voice vote.

Action on the hotel tax was tabled until the next meeting.

The meeting concluded with routine adjournment motions and holiday wishes from the commissioners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/3/2025 Lebanon County Commissioner Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Lebanon County commissioners approved multiple personnel moves, hires, a temporary radio‑technician position and a coroner sharps‑waste contract at the meeting, while tabling action on the hotel tax.","taxTitle","Lebanon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4590,"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},6550345,"Lebanon County commissioners express concerns about extended HAZMAT coverage for Lancaster County",515,930000,1445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398269-6a8ce2d061f1fcb42f645b1197fca471&start=930&end=1445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398269-6a8ce2d061f1fcb42f645b1197fca471/thumbnail_930000.jpg","/articles/6550345/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Lebanon-County-commissioners-express-concerns-about-extended-HAZMAT-coverage-for-Lancaster-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550345-c2cbd8418b423ef0aa334b4dcea53426/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163562&Signature=jwjqlmw7ld1h01VwqyQFUBtdN~Dt-LixCMuVmBSVSI3s3JoGI~51rIYXcztM7MVn7SSxPwRUICCcz5oNHTBCDMSpSUPX1C2IngidL5C3wFosYlfVajchoIYgQwpM2bVoHUkH29mLsarrLsy2Wp6ts-nFDduxFg95ci-EKvd-txtuQAdxF2isAbtCEOLIExJfG0eideFs7Qu7gMzcW1LIh5~Jtr070xsa~mm0B1cP65jQ6cp55q35wsTCpPfFnYAWQW~S4mlXETETGDZJyH6-L6t~84gV3FGSA8ALlphlssRX6h9-3BQLDoIVBPj6ldoEgGHiY46LQ9RHyagwdJT6Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon County commissioners debated whether the county should assume extended hazardous-materials (HAZMAT) coverage for Lancaster County after a local news story reported the county team would cover Lancaster for two months.

A commissioner said Lebanon County “does not have the resources” to take on Lancaster's HAZMAT response, citing long travel distances, additional overtime and training costs, equipment wear and tear and the potential for staff recruitment by a larger county. “I just don't think that's proper,” the commissioner said. The same speaker urged staff to bring any formal proposal back to the board for a vote rather than relying on news reports.

County staff and other commissioners said the current response for Lancaster is being provided under mutual-aid arrangements that routinely allow fire and emergency services to assist across county lines. A staff member said mutual aid has been the longstanding method for neighboring counties to assist each other and that, at present, Lancaster is operating under that arrangement.

Bob Dowd, identified in the meeting as director of the Department of Emergency Services, was referenced by the board when discussing an earlier recommendation related to a radio technician position; Dowd was not quoted on the HAZMAT topic in the transcript. Board members said a formal contract or agreement would be reviewed by the commissioners if and when one is presented; until then, staff should monitor developments and prepare details for any proposal.

Commissioners raised specific operational concerns: long travel times between Lebanon and points in Lancaster County; differences in call volume tied to population and roadway miles; increased costs for training, uniforms and vehicle maintenance; and the stress on on-call personnel and their families from increased out-of-county responses. One commissioner also noted environmental differences—citing the Susquehanna River’s depth and pollution relative to local waterways—as a factor increasing response complexity.

Multiple speakers recommended waiting for a formal proposal and related staffing, cost and mutual-aid details before taking action. The board emphasized that, as of the meeting, no formal contract or vote was pending and that staff should return with clear options and cost implications if Lancaster requests a formal agreement.

The meeting record shows commissioners challenged the accuracy of the news story and asked the reporter to correct any factual errors if needed; the reporter offered to amend the article if information presented to them was incorrect.

The discussion concluded with commissioners reiterating priorities for public safety and instructing staff to keep the board informed and to prepare any formal proposal for consideration at a future meeting.","Commissioners discussed a Leadtown article and raised resource, cost and operational concerns about Lebanon County providing extended hazardous-materials coverage for Lancaster County under current arrangements; staff said current assistance is under long-standing mutual aid and any formal agreement would return to the commissioners for review.","actionData","errors"]

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Lebanon County commissioners approve personnel actions, hires and contracts; hotel-tax action tabled

Lebanon County commissioners express concerns about extended HAZMAT coverage for Lancaster County