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Commissioners approve several vendor contracts and a CDBG township trail; public commenters press veterans-office concerns
Summary
The board approved multiple purchase-of-service contracts for Children & Youth services, a major CAPS IT vendor contract range was discussed, and a CDBG subrecipient agreement to pave Armagh Township's walking trail. During public comment, local veterans raised concerns about a staff termination and requested clarity on interim services.
At its June 4 meeting, the Mifflin County Board of Commissioners approved a package of purchase-of-service agreements for Children & Youth services, accepted a CDBG subrecipient agreement for Armagh Township’s walking-trail improvements, and approved several routine personnel items.
Staff described vendor contracts for family reunification and preservation services (Wardell and Associates/Fix), JusticeWorks (in-home services and a girls group), guardian ad litem services and backup solicitor coverage at $85 per hour, and an IT/vendor contract for the county’s CAPS child-welfare information system. The CAPS vendor (Aango) was presented with a wide cost range — staff said maintenance fees might start around $2,220 while full-service or data-size fees could run toward $42,000; staff said much of the final cost is guided by the state. Commissioners asked whether a contract would be used and were told the county maintains standard contracts with CAPS vendors periodically. A motion to approve the purchase-of-service agreements carried by voice vote.
Staff also presented a subrecipient agreement with Armagh Township for FY2022 CDBG funds to pave a walking trail from the municipal building aimed at improving senior access. The project’s expenditure deadline was extended to Sept. 30, 2026 and a bid opening had occurred earlier that week; commissioners approved the subrecipient agreement.
During public comment before those agenda items, attendees questioned recent veterans-office personnel changes. One commenter, who identified himself as the president of the Mifflin County Veterans Organization, said he had learned of a termination of a staff member named Jim and asked what interim arrangements were in place to serve veterans and to avoid dividing the veterans organization. He said he requested that the director of the office of aging attend a veterans meeting to explain the relevant regulations and expected to receive a link to those regulations by email. Another commenter (Mike Snug) expressed concern about the office’s direction and alleged prior actions had cost him $40,000; both comments were entered into the record. The board indicated public comment would be placed in the minutes and that some follow-up (information and possible attendance by the office of aging director) was discussed.
Commissioners then approved personnel items including the retirement of Robert Johnson (corrections officer), the resignation of Nicholas Slater (deputy sheriff), the promotion of Bailey McCall (CYS case worker I to II), and hiring Pete Muro as a deputy sheriff.
