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Training for Commissioners/MCCF grant applicants set for January 16
Photo: One of the projects funded by the 2022 ARPA grants was a new pavilion along the MJ2KB Trail. An additional $250,000 is available in 2024. McKean County nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations are invited to apply for a grant. Learn more by attending a special meeting on January 16.
Local nonprofits and faith-based organizations in need of funding to enhance an existing program or to help start a new program are encouraged to apply for a grant from the $250,000 in funding to be distributed in 2024 through the McKean County Commissioners and McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) partnership.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational meeting and grant writing training on Tuesday, January 16. The meeting will be available either by Zoom or in person at the Seneca Highlands IU9 office in Smethport at 4:30 pm. Organizations are asked to please register by emailing mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
MoreALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS AGENDA – January 10, 2024
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ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
AGENDA – January 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Legislator James M. Rumfelt
INVOCATION – Legislator Dwight R. Fanton
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- Board Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2023 – motion to approve
- Organization Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2024 – motion to approve
ON THE DESKS:
- Report of IntraFund Transfers and Tax Bill Corrections Approved by the County Administrator in December 2023.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
- Correspondence from Houghton University and Alfred State College inviting Board members to join them in honoring the Leadership Allegany Class of 2024 on Friday, January 26.
- Correspondence from the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) dated December 26, 2023, forwarding a Notice of Public Hearing Resolution regarding the Pic Development Holding Corp. Project at 59 Main Street in the Village and Town of Almond.
- Correspondence from the ACIDA dated December 26, 2023, forwarding a Notice of Public Hearing set for January 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. regarding the Pic Development Holding Corp. Project at 59 Main Street in the Village and Town of Almond.
- Correspondence from the Potter County, Pennsylvania, Commissioners regarding updates to their 2019 Potter County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- The Corporate Compliance Committee meeting minutes of October 10, 2023, were filed in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on January 9, 2024.
APPOINTMENTS:
- Certification from the Personnel Committee appointing Heather Bedow as Executive Secretary of Workers Compensation.
RESOLUTIONS:
- Resolution Intro. Nos. 3-24 through 27-24 (Please note that Resolution Intro. Nos. 3-24, 4-24, and 28-24 were not pre-filed and will require a 2/3 vote to consider from the floor.)
AUDITS
ADJOURN
Wind Advisory Until 7 PM Today
Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 12:08PM EST until January 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Public Comments Solicited Through Feb. 3
The draft plan is available at the Potter County website,
https://pottercountypa.net/post.php?pid=24
If you have comments in reference to the plan, please forward your comments, in writing, to Potter County Department of Emergency Services, 20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 or email your comments to pcema@pottercountypa.net
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the consultant for the hazard mitigation plan update, Adam Leister, Senior GIS Consultant with MCM Consulting Group, Inc. at aleister@mcmconsultinggrp.com
Seniors 2 Seniors Program
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024. The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th.
Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
Windy Wednesday In Store
Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 10:45PM EST until January 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming,
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. There will be a temporary lull
in winds for a few hours overnight. Winds will then increase
again close to Lake Erie late tonight and early Wednesday
morning, with stronger winds then spreading east through the day
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I)
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft Word. Throughout the class, you will learn how to create, edit, and format documents using various tools and techniques, such as the Quick Access toolbar, the Format Painter, and the Spelling and Grammar Checker. Topics covered include document formatting, page layout, undoing/redoing commands, setting margins and page orientation, inserting tables, making bulleted and numbered lists, using templates, and much more. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in using Microsoft Word for various personal and professional purposes.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2024 (Word I) from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost is $59 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Andover will host “Coffee with Democrats”
Accepting donations for MLK Jr. National Day of Service
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democratic Committee (ACDC) invites all registered Democrats to attend its first monthly “Coffee with Democrats” of the year on Saturday, January 13th in Andover. The event is free and runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.
ACDC is collecting for the Alfred Area Food Pantry as its National Day of Service project and will happily accept donated items at this event. Here is a list of items requested by the Pantry board:
- Coffee / Tea / Cocoa Mix
- Baking Mixes
- Soap / Deodorant
- Toothpaste / Toothbrushes / Mouthwash / Dental Floss
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Feminine products
- Adult Incontinence Products
- Toilet Paper
- Donations by check made to “Alfred Area Food Pantry”
The Eliot Ness Museum Thanks Donors
Eliot Ness Museum
The Eliot Ness Museum would like to thank these generous and thoughtful donors for their support during its recent 2024 fundraising campaign. It’s support like this that assures a bright future for the Eliot Ness Museum:
MorePITT-BRADFORD MARKS MLK BIRTHDAY WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will mark the Jan. 15 birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of social justice activities.
“Dr. King believed in the power of service to others, emphasizing that everyone has a responsibility to contribute to their communities for collective impact,” said Angela Wolfe, associate dean of student affairs. “One aspect of his legacy that remains particularly relevant is the importance of community leadership through volunteerism. It reminds us of the importance of service to others and volunteering not only honors his memory but also serves as a catalyst for positive change.”
While the university is closed and classes are not in session on Jan. 15, students will travel to Canticle Farm in Allegany, N.Y., to work on the Community Supported Agriculture vegetable farm. Other students will take part in a service project at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
MoreWINTER TURKEY SIGHTING SURVEY TO BEGIN
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects.
Beginning next week, Pennsylvanians are encouraged to report the location of any turkey flocks they see. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey from Jan. 15 through March 15.
Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things.
MoreRoute 244 Closed at Ward/Amity Town Line
Downed tree and Downed wires on NY 244 both directions Town of Ward; Town of Amity Line (Ward) All lanes closed Expect Delays Follow Detour
Visit 511NY.org for more information
Kane Woman Sentenced to State Prison, Baby Suffered a Near-fatal Fentanyl Overdose
(McKean County, Pennsylvania: January 9, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on January 4th, the Kane woman whose baby suffered a near-fatal fentanyl overdose while in her care, has been sentenced to state prison.
Amanda Zampogna, of Kane, was sentenced to 15 months to 30 months and 30 months concurrent probation for Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Felony. On July 22, 2023, the baby was rushed to the Kane Hospital for the effects of a drug overdose after Zampogna’s drug paraphernalia containing fentanyl was left in the baby’s reach. The baby was then taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for care. Blood tests of the baby revealed the presence of fentanyl and xylazine. The baby has made a full recovery.
MoreStudent of the Week Beau Shelley
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center is excited to recognize Beau Shelley, a dedicated junior in our Culinary Arts program, as our Student of the Week! Beau stands out for his exceptional leadership skills, setting an inspiring example for fellow students in their culinary journey. Beyond excelling in the program, Beau plans to pursue further education and dreams of exploring international cuisines as a journeyman chef. Notably, Beau has also been an accomplished wrestler at Port Allegany SD for the past 8 years.
2024 Mini-Grant Announcement Applications Must be Received by February 8, 2024 at 4 pm
The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania Inc. (LHR) is now accepting applications for LHR’s 2024 Mini Grant Program. Funding for the Lumber Heritage Region 2024 Mini-Grant Program is provided through the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) and therefore must adhere to all statewide rules and regulations.
Eligible applicants for the program would include non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, municipalities, COG’s, Conservation Districts, Educational Institutions, and Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. The project must be located within the boundaries of the Lumber Heritage Region.
MoreVan Stuck in Roadway on Dingman Run Road
CAUTION
Can you please post a warning about a Potter County Human Services van stuck on
Dingman Run road in the middle of a hill on a very dangerous curve? It’s just south of Hebron heading towards Coudersport.
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 13, 2024, through Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
More…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
319 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Potter County.
* WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/wind.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
Pike Township Board of Supervisors meeting cancelled Until Wednesday
Due to inclement weather and foreseeable weather forecast, Pike Township Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled for tonight and will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, starting at 5:00pm. The meeting will take place at 79 Germania Street, Galeton, PA 16922.
The agenda is available upon request by contacting the Secretary at 570-660-6369 or by email at piketownship20@gmail.com.
Aging Advisory Council Meeting Cancelled
Potter County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Meeting
Scheduled for today – January 9th 2024 – has been Cancelled.
A make-up meeting will be scheduled in the near future, and all will be advised.
Thank you everyone – stay home – keep warm – and stay safe.
Multiple Departments Respond To Port Allegany House Fire on Monday
Star Hose Company #1
***WORKING FIRE***
Box 3-2 was dispatched at 2:12 this afternoon for a house fire on North Main Street in the Borough. Chief 310 arrived to find a working fire in a single-family residence and requested a second alarm. Engine 3 arrived and went to work securing their own water supply, stretching a hose line to the interior of the house, initiating a search, and placing ground ladders. Squad 3 and Rescue 3 arrived soon after and assisted with fire attack. Fire was found on the first floor and basement and a family dog was rescued from the house. Units from Roulette, Smethport, Eldred Boro, and Coudersport assisted on scene with overhaul.
RESTRICTIONS ON I-86 IN PENNSYLVANIA
Weather related on I-86 both directions west of NY State Line/ PA State Line, entire length within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) All lanes open effective 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 9,
the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways: Tractors without trailers; Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed, trailers, open trailers or tank trailers; Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers; Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs); Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV; Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers; Recreational vehicles/motorhomes; School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs; and Motorcycles.