Commissioners OK Bucktail agreement
‘No changes’ to original document
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LOCK HAVEN -- The Clinton County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement between the county and Bucktail Medical Center during its voting session this week.
The agreement, which was initially signed in 2016, provides healthcare services to low income individuals, and saw no changes, according to Commissioner Angela Harding.
"With the new leadership at Bucktail as well as the Rural Health Center working with (them) they wanted to see updated agreements," Harding said. "Our solicitor has reviewed it and has approved the language, which is exactly the same as in 2016."
Bucktail Medical Center has faced challenges within the last year, including a change in leadership. It was announced by its board recently that Laura Murnyack, BSN, RN would serve as Interim Administrator.
Murnyack previously served as Chief Nursing Officer for the center.
The move followed the departure of previous administrator, Tim Reeves, in late 2023. This was after Reeves sounded the alarm on the medical center's financial standings in August.
Since then, the facility has seen a large turn out of support through various levels of government -- including from the commissioners, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, state Senator Cris Dush, State Representative Stephanie Borowicz and Gov. Josh Shapiro's office.
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
During announcements from the board, Harding encouraged area residents to take part in STEP, Inc.'s Community Assessment.
"They are in the process of the 2024 Community Needs Assessment for Clinton County. This is open to agencies, individuals, families, elderly -- anyone who wants to make a difference in the community," Harding said.
According to a release from STEP, Inc., the Community Assessment takes place every three years.
"Every three years, STEP is required to gather a detailed picture of the needs and resources in their service area of Lycoming and Clinton counties," the release said.
The assessment will be used to shape initiatives and funding strategies for STEP and many social service providers within the area.
"The community assessment is a tool that will help all agencies across the county, as well as government, get the data and needs in our community... which helps us leverage funding opportunities," Harding said.
Those interested in taking the survey may visit www.stepcorp.org.
In other business the commissioners:
-- Accepted repository bids from the Borough of Renovo for three properties within its municipality that include 155 14th St.; 157 14th St. and 161 14th St.
-- Approved a one-year renewal with Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC for IBM maintenance and support for $5,068.49.
-- Approved a project modification request to the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the existing Clinton County Intermediate Punishment Grant for an additional $25,000 for GPS monitoring in the probation department.
-- Appointed Philip Courter as associate director to the Clinton County Conservation District Board. Courter will serve out the remainder of William Hunter's term, which will expire Dec. 31, 2026.
-- Accepted the resignation of Kyle Stewart from the Clinton County Redevelopment Authority and appointed Aaron Hughes to the board for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2029.
-- Accepted the resignation of Rachel Daley, resource conservationist at the conservation district, effective Feb. 23, 2024.
-- Approved a salary increase for Tammy Kurtz, second deputy treasurer to $32,307.91 based on additional duties and job responsibilities in the treasurer's office, effective Feb. 5.