PHOTO PROVIDED Clinton County Commissioners, back row, from left, Angela Harding, Jim Russo and Jeff Snyder present Conservation District Manager Susie Peters, center, with a certificate thanking her for 25 years of service following her retirement on April 4. Peters was joined by Conservation District Board Chair Elam Stoltzfus, Jr.

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Board of Commissioners approved the retirement of the manager for the Clinton County Conservation District during its voting session this week.

Commissioner Angela Harding, with regret, moved to approve the retirement of Director Susan “Susie” Peters on Thursday morning, which was seconded by Commissioner Jeff Snyder and approved unanimously by the board.

Peters has worked with the conservation district for 25 years and was provided a certificate by the board, thanking her for her nearly 30 years of service to the county.

The certificate read: “Susan Peters, in sincere gratitude of 25 years — June 5, 2000 to April 4, 2025 — of dedicated service to Clinton County Government. The county will be forever grateful and you are retiring with distinction.”

The board presented the certificate to Peters along with Conservation District Board Chair Elam Stoltzfus, Jr.

Before the meeting concluded, Harding offered her congratulations to Peters.

“I wanted to take a moment to wish Susie Peters the best. I’m really excited for her to spend time with her family and her grandkids. I hope you have a great next chapter,” she said.

Board Chair Jim Russo echoed Harding’s statements, noting that — even during his short time working with Peters — “it’s been a pleasure.”

The board also approved a number of items reviewed during its work session on Monday, including giving the go-ahead to apply for a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) C2P2 grant for Phase 3 construction of the Bald Eagle Valley Trail.

On Monday, Community Planner/Zoning Officer Matthew Croak told the board this phase — which is located in Wayne Township — is one of the last major pieces to complete the trail within the county.

The construction would mostly include creating safe passage via right-of-way for trail users to travel from temporary parking along Young Dale Road, through the township to Wayne Township Park where the trail picks back up.

The total length of this portion of the trail is about 2.2 miles, with the portion that needs work measuring in at about 0.9 miles.

In relation to this, the board also approved a resolution authorizing eminent domain acquisition for this portion of the trail.

Harding said the county is still working with the property owners to try and come to an agreement, however this step needed to be taken due to the C2P2 grant process.

“We are continuing to work with the property owners. But part of the reason we’re entering into this is because we’re applying for the grant,” she said. “We need to take the necessary actions so basically all of our ducks are in a row and we can continue to move forward.”

In other business the board:

— Approved a contract between the county and White Deer Run, LLC DBA Cove Prep for placement provider services for Children and Youth Services at a daily rate of $390.76, effective March 10, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

— Approved a contract between the county and Lycoming County Children and Youth Services for placement provider services for CYS at a daily rate of $102, effective March 7, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

— Approved a proposal from Grokability, Inc. for a one-year renewal of Snipe-It asset management software for $399.

— Approved a donation from the Clinton County Recreation Advisory Committee to Mill Hall Borough for the outdoor pool project. Committee members attend the borough’s meeting on Tuesday night to present a $2,000 check to its council. On Thursday, Snyder noted the money was fundraised and not pulled from taxpayer dollars.

— Appointed John Gradel to the Clinton County Sewer Authority for a three-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2027.

— Established a part-time maintenance specialist position at the Clinton County Correctional Facility, at an hourly rate of $15.50, not to exceed 1,000 hours annually.

— Approved a change in title of victim/witness coordinator to director of victim services, effective March 27.

— Promoted Aleyah Myers from dispatcher trainee to full-time 9-1-1 dispatcher, effective March 25, 2025 at an annual salary of $39,790.

— OKed the use of the parking area and other space outside the Piper Building complex for the 4th Annual Clinton County Night Out on Aug. 16.

— Chief Clerk Desiree Myers said liquid fuels notifications and applications were sent out to all municipalities in Clinton County, which are due April 11.