Cumberland County

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The meeting included public comment, followed by several agenda items requiring commissioner review and approval. Key discussions centered on the Carlisle Productions Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program agreement, necessitating amendments to cooperation and indemnification agreements due to additional funding. Updates were provided on Children, Youth, and Juvenile Probation, detailing collaboration with other human service departments, the implementation of new work groups like Plans of Safe Care and Congregate Care, and a noted decrease in staff turnover from 30% to 19%, although job stress remains the primary reason for departure. Staffing needs projection included adding a legal secretary and two paralegals. The session also covered contracts and grants, including an increased contract with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, finalization of 2019-2020 and extension of 2021 contracts for Concern Professional Services (with negotiated rate increases), a new contract with Jewish Family Services due to a provider closing, and contract amendments for Providence Light Solutions. Additionally, new rates for Drug and Alcohol inpatient programs (Treatment Trends, Boeing Green, Teen Challenge) were reviewed, reflecting rate increases driven by state emphasis on medication-assisted treatment capacity. A new five-year contract with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) for state and federal funding was established, and various contracts related to Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) and Early Intervention services were presented, showing a mix of increases and decreases in contract amounts.

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The meeting commenced with the recognition and appreciation of Steve Spangler for his 11 years of service as the Chair of the Cumberland County Local Emergency Planning Committee. The consent agenda included the approval of personnel transactions, the CDW contract for the Information Management & Technology Office, acceptance of a PA Emergency Management Agency 911 Interconnectivity Funding Grant of $45,000.00 for Public Safety, and several General Disbursements Transfer Authorizations. Key items on the regular agenda involved approving the acceptance of a popcorn machine donation for the Department of Public Safety, contracts for Aging and Community Services and Children and Youth Services, and Drug and Alcohol contracts and grants totaling $1,621,221.00. The Board also approved accepting an $800.00 donation for Drug and Alcohol prevention services. Furthermore, approvals were granted for the Local Small Bridge Program enrollment form for the Borough of Mount Holly Springs, with the borough providing significant in-kind services for the East Pine Street Bridge repair. The Board selected Lobar Site Development Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder for the C-21 & Y-1 Preservation Contract at $992,492.00. Other approvals included Liquid Fuels/Finance contracts and the acceptance of a $725,176.00 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection for countywide water planning. Capital project requests were approved for the Prothonotary's Office for case record digitization ($300,000.00) and for the Controller's Office for pension administration software ($45,335.00). Liaison reports covered topics such as agricultural land preservation, the impact of data centers discussed at the Western Cumberland Council of Governments, library partnerships for Naloxone distribution, and upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events.

Key discussion points for the meeting include a financial disclosure update and the Treasurer's Report, detailing the remaining yearly budget and pending expenditures such as purchasing additional commission t-shirts. Committee reports cover an executive committee bylaw update confirming new communication methods are operational, and membership updates concerning new applicants and roll-offs. Program and event planning topics involve reviewing follow-up actions for the Human Services Childcare report, the Healthcare Resource Fair, MLK Day of Service, and a Happy Hour Monthly. Strategic planning for 2026 includes focusing on local government matters, a potential session on homelessness, consideration for a second wellness fair, featuring women-owned businesses (subject to solicitor review), and coordinating a joint health/wellness effort with the local senior center.