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County approves DCNR right‑of‑way for Bloody Skillet tower and advances 911 contracts
Summary
The board approved a right‑of‑way agreement with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the Bloody Skillet Tower site to expand 9‑1‑1 coverage and moved related equipment and service contracts to the consent agenda; one contract totals $67,317 for repeater installation and a professional services item was listed not to exceed $50,000.
The commissioners approved a right‑of‑way agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for the Bloody Skillet Tower site in Kern Township, a remote location county staff said would improve radio coverage for ATV parks and nearby communities. The DCNR agreement provides the county access to the tower site at no cost for the period beginning 02/24/2026 and running through 02/23/2061.
9‑1‑1 communications staff described a planned 800‑megahertz repeater installation under a Pennsylvania state contract with Centre Communications with a total of $67,317 for equipment and labor (03/01/2026–12/31/2026). The department also outlined a professional‑services contract not to exceed $50,000 for surge‑protection review and a site‑sharing addendum with Pennsylvania State Police to assume responsibility for the tower site.
Commissioners voted to approve the DCNR right‑of‑way by voice vote and moved the related contracts onto next week's consent agenda for approval. Staff noted the site will use a 140‑foot monopole with an outdoor equipment cabinet and that the tower is expected to extend some coverage into neighboring Clinton County.
