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Cameron County commissioners approve tourism MOU, a $75,000 IDA loan and several proclamations
Summary
The commissioners unanimously approved a retroactive MOU with PA Great Outdoors, an IDA loan of $75,000 to Reid’s Auto Sales and Service, and multiple proclamations and agreements; commissioners also discussed broadband funding, Dark Sky Park planning and local tourism questions raised during public comment.
Cameron County Commissioners on March 5 approved a package of motions that included a retroactive tourism marketing agreement with PA Great Outdoors and a $75,000 Industrial Development Authority loan to Reid’s Auto Sales and Service.
The two commissioners present — Commissioner John Moate and Commissioner Bill Zucal — voted unanimously on each motion; Commissioner Herzing was absent. The MOU with PA Great Outdoors runs retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, allowing future commissioners time to review the partnership before its next renewal. The board also approved proclamations recognizing Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), and a Volunteer and Donation Management Plan, and approved revision No. 10 to the county sexual harassment policy addendum.
Votes at a glance: All listed motions passed with the two commissioners present voting in favor and one commissioner absent. - MOU with PA Great Outdoors (retroactive Jan. 1, 2026–June 30, 2028): moved by Commissioner Zucal; seconded by Commissioner Moate; outcome: approved. - Proclamation: March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: moved by Commissioner Moate; seconded by Commissioner Zucal; outcome: approved. - Intergovernmental Agreement with Centre County (tenant county detainees): moved by Commissioner Zucal; seconded by Commissioner Moate; outcome: approved. - Liquid Fuels request — Shippen Township salt purchase, $3,183.05: moved by Commissioner Moate; seconded by Commissioner Zucal; outcome: approved. - Acknowledge ACT 13 request from Guy and Mary Felt Manor (to be acted on Apr. 2, 2026): moved by Commissioner Zucal; seconded by Commissioner Moate; outcome: acknowledged. - IDA loan to Reid’s Auto Sales and Service — $75,000, five-year term at 1.5% interest: moved by Commissioner Moate; seconded by Commissioner Zucal; outcome: approved. Commissioners said they would provide more specific loan documentation on request. - Proclamation: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD): moved by Commissioner Zucal; seconded by Commissioner Moate; outcome: approved. - Proclamation: Volunteer and Donation Management Plan: moved by Commissioner Moate; seconded by Commissioner Zucal; outcome: approved. - Sexual Harassment Policy addendum revision No. 10: moved by Commissioner Zucal; seconded by Commissioner Moate; outcome: approved.
Why it matters: The tourism MOU keeps Cameron County in a regional marketing partnership at a time when some larger counties have withdrawn; the IDA loan represents a direct local economic development subsidy intended to support a small business. The proclamations and policy changes indicate ongoing governance and preparedness activities, including disaster-response coordination and workplace conduct updates.
What’s next: The commissioners said the ACT 13 request from Guy and Mary Felt Manor will be acted on at the April 2 meeting after first-quarter submissions are reviewed. Commissioners also committed to providing follow-up details about the purpose and terms of the IDA loan to Reid’s Auto Sales and Service when those specifics are available. The board adjourned at 11:42 a.m.; the next regular meeting will be March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Driftwood Senior Center.
