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Commissioners approve landfill odor‑control purchase and routine county contracts; praise interim RMS director
Summary
Lycoming County commissioners approved several budgeted 2025 contracts and grants on Wednesday, including a $20,794.80 purchase of odor‑control chemicals for the RMS landfill perimeter, and publicly recognized the landfill’s interim director for work on operational and financial issues.
The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a series of routine, budgeted agreements and grants and voted to buy an odor‑control product for the county landfill.
County staff presented action item 6.3 to purchase an odor control product from Prop Chemical in the amount of $20,794.80. Staff explained the product is metered into pipes and enclosed trailers at perimeter stations to neutralize odors around the landfill and help the operation meet compliance and reduce neighborhood complaints. A commissioner said the system “works” and described the smell as sometimes like cinnamon; another commissioner called it “impressive.” The board voted to approve the purchase as a 2025 budgeted item.
During the action‑item period, commissioners also approved budgeted agreements with March Technologies (SCADA and related systems support), Davis Almer Sprinkler Company for fire suppression inspection, and an amendment to Barton & Loguidis’ engineering services to continue consulting on the regional solid waste plan. The board accepted a renewal agreement with Lycoming Abstract Company for title/abstract services, and approved a $1,505.80 contract with Susquehanna Fire Protection for kitchen‑hood inspection at the prison.
The board voted to accept a PEMA Radiation Emergency Response Fund grant agreement for fiscal year 2025‑26 in the amount of $7,413. It also awarded the Blockhouse/Little Pine Creek fish habitat enhancement project to the lowest bidder, Darren Thompson Excavating, for $20,375; staff said that project is 100% grant funded through CAP projects.
Commissioners publicly recognized Gary (interim director, RMS recycling and landfill center) for filling in as interim director for approximately a month and for working with staff to address financial shortfalls at the facility. A commissioner said Gary “has just been doing a phenomenal job” while other commissioners noted the work is ongoing and requires more study and team effort.
Ending: The approvals were routine budgeted or grant‑funded items; commissioners asked staff to continue monitoring RMS finances and report back. No new policy was adopted at the meeting.
