Eric Gates

The meeting included a review of the Warden's Report, which covered maintenance updates such as the replacement of water lines and installation of HVAC circulator pumps, as well as operational status for incidents, treatment services, and booking. Key medical updates included the hiring of a new part-time LPN and the extension of medical coverage hours starting January 1, 2026, with medical staff beginning pre-screening for new commitments. Food service reported rising costs but manageable pace, and a warming rack was purchased. Population reports detailed current census numbers and daily averages for 2025 compared to 2024, along with breakdowns of housed inmates by agency. Staffing updates noted one open Corrections Officer position and recent hires/losses. Contract discussions involved updates to communication rates, the status of housing contracts with Centre and Clinton Counties, and a forthcoming laboratory services contract. Other business addressed a scheduled Title 37 Inspection in March 2026, a new per-diem charge from the PA Department of Corrections for transferred inmates, and a policy update regarding fingerprint order issues.

The Commissioners' Regular Meeting addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key actions included the approval of payment for multiple fund accounts (General Fund, Payroll, 911, LEPC, Liquid Fuels, CDBG) and the approval of the Treasurer's Report, subject to audit. New business involved approving the exoneration of 2025 county portion per capita taxes for several townships, approving a refund for 2024 and 2025 real estate taxes due to a dwelling square footage error, and exonerating delinquent real estate taxes for a property in Derry Township. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamster Local Union No. 776 for Lieutenants and confirmed the reappointment of two members to the Mifflin County Planning Commission. A request regarding Tax Claim 2026 Fees and Costs was approved, offers for two repository parcels in Lewistown Borough were rejected, and personnel actions, including promotions, rescissions, resignations, and retirements, were approved. The session also included a Public Hearing for the FFY 2025 CDBG Competitive Program Funding, and the unanimous approval of Fair Housing Resolution No. 1 of 2026, Resolution No. 2 of 2026 for the CDBG Application, and Resolution No. 3 of 2026 establishing a Section 504 Compliance Officer and Grievance Procedure. Approvals were also granted for a Change Order and a Pay Application related to the FFY 2022 CDBG Juniata Terrace Water Main Replacement project.

The meeting covered the approval of bills across multiple funds, including the General Fund, Payroll Account, CDBG Account, 911 Account, LEPC Account, Liquid Fuels Account, and Liquid Fuels Act 89 Account. New business addressed requests for exoneration of 2017 county per capita taxes and real estate tax bills based on military exemptions. The Commissioners also approved requests for County Aid for the 2017 Liquid Fuels Allocation for several townships and boroughs. Furthermore, approval was granted for a Project Modification Request for the Intermediate Punishment Grant and a Purchase of Service Agreement for caseworker duties. Bids for the 2018 Tax Revenue Anticipation Loan (TRAN) were reviewed, resulting in the acceptance of the Juniata Valley Bank proposal despite a lower rate from Northwest Bank due to restrictive deposit conditions. Note Resolution No. 36 of 2017 authorizing the issuance of the TRAN to Juniata Valley Bank was approved, along with the application to encumber $30,000.00 in Liquid Fuels for bridge maintenance. Finally, reappointments to the Alert and Advisory Committee and several personnel changes, including resignations, hirings, and promotions across various departments, were accepted.

The meeting commenced with the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key items addressed included the approval of bills across multiple funds (General Fund, Payroll, 911, LEPC, and Liquid Fuels ACT 89) and the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report for the period of February 1 to February 14, 2017. Commissioners reported on various ongoing activities, such as Operation Fairness progress, the status of the airport snow removal equipment funding, natural gas line extensions discussions, and updates on numerous board and committee meetings. New business involved the approval of a Maintenance Renewal Agreement for the 911 UPS system, an addendum to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Contract, a User Agreement for a polling place, a Maintenance and Support Services Agreement with Election Systems and Software, LLC, a Supplement to a Planning Services Agreement with the Borough of Lewistown for grant application assistance, the approval of a real estate tax refund, and the hiring of a part-time Correction Officer.

The meeting included the approval of bills for multiple funds (General Fund, Payroll, 911 Account, LEPC Account) and acceptance of the Treasurer's Report for the period of May 3, 2017, to May 16, 2017. Key new business items involved the approval of the 2017 EMS Week Proclamation and a proclamation recognizing wrestler Trent Hidlay for his achievements. The Commissioners also approved requests for exoneration of 2017 county per capita and real estate taxes for specific parcels, accepted offers for properties in repository, approved an agreement for participation in the 911 Regional Next Generation ESInet & CPE System, awarded a bid for bridge repairs on Jacks Creek Road and Chestnut Street Extended, approved a Purchase of Service Agreement for refuse services, approved an application for the Mifflin County Adult Probation Parole Improvement Grant, approved the appointment of Russell Rager to the Mifflin County Industrial Development Authority, and adopted Resolution No. 6 of 2017 authorizing an application for Appalachian Regional Commission Program Funds for a broadband feasibility study. Personnel actions included accepting a resignation and approving several new hires and an intern appointment.