Cameron County commissioners report business outreach, probe industrial water‑truck traffic and set Human Services Plan hearing for Aug. 8

Commissioner Herzing said the meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. and reported constituent concerns about industrial water‑truck traffic through town and that county staff have contacted Highland Field Service in Claremont to determine whether the traffic increase is temporary or ongoing. "We are excited to report that we have met with three businesses that have taken us up on our request for business tours and conversations," Herzing said, adding the county has more tours scheduled.

Herzing told the commissioners the county has coordinated a meeting with FirstEnergy to discuss electrical issues manufacturers and business owners have reported and is pursuing outreach through NPRC for training in specialized maintenance of non‑automated industrial fabrication equipment. She said staff are helping businesses explore federal loan options through the Small Business Administration.

The board was also told that county staff will hold a public hearing on the 2024–2025 Cameron County Human Services Plan at 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 8, immediately before the next Commissioners meeting. No action on the plan was taken at the July 25 meeting; the hearing was announced for public input and formal consideration at the Aug. 8 session.

Commissioner Zucal reported on programs for small businesses, including contacts made with Penn Tap and Penn State experiential learning opportunities intended to reduce startup costs through student design and capstone projects. Zucal said an intern, Delaney, has been helping local businesses with a Google template for marketing information. Commissioner Moate said he attended a regional commissioners meeting and learned more about the underused 211 public‑resource program.

No public comments were recorded during the meeting. The session concluded after routine business and a motion to adjourn passed.