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The authority also announced a separate tire-collection event on May 3 for Centre County residents; participants may bring up to 12 tires at no charge, Sherf said. Registration for the hazardous‑waste events is available via the authority’s website (search “Centre County Recycling”). Sherf said an email address and name are required at sign-up to notify registrants if an event must be canceled or changed.

Commissioners and recycling board members used the visit to present a certificate and to recognize an authority leader’s 35 years of service. Denny, identified during the meeting as chair of the recycling board, and others praised the authority’s operations, tours and outreach. Speakers described recent and planned operational improvements, including installing solar panels on three buildings that are expected to generate about 30% of the facility’s electricity and a plan to grind collected glass on-site for sale to glass manufacturers.

Officials described volume and market changes at the transfer station. One speaker said annual tonnage routed through the transfer station rose from roughly 60,000–65,000 tons in earlier years to “pushing 100, 115 thousand” tons recently, a shift attributed to growth and to construction and demolition debris. Recycling composition has changed as well: speakers noted plastics have become lighter and more numerous, requiring different baler technology and adjustments in sorting; one speaker said it now takes about 80,000 plastic bottles to make a ton compared with about 40,000 earlier.

Staff flagged day‑to‑day operational challenges: large numbers of small green disposable propane canisters that cannot be crushed and must be safely evacuated, and sorting complications when products combine plastics and aluminum (for example, beverage cans with plastic inserts). Speakers said the authority is working with vendors on technical solutions, including a Michigan firm that will develop a way to evacuate and render green canisters crushable.

Board members and recycling staff also raised plans and constraints: officials discussed possible property needs to expand the transfer station, local glass‑grinding plans with downstream buyers, the authority’s pilot or ongoing work on organics and a biogas digester under development by the local sewer authority. Speakers said market and tariff changes for imported equipment could affect future purchases for sorting automation and balers.

The presentations closed with commissioners thanking the authority for education and operational work, and for outreach such as school tours. The board did not take formal policy action in this presentation beyond recognizing the authority and promoting the two upcoming collection events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Centre County Board of Commissioners Meeting 04/08/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Amy Sherf of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority told the Board of Commissioners on April 8 that the authority’s annual household hazardous waste collection will be held Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 and that residents must register online for a time slot.","taxTitle","Centre County, Pennsylvania","taxId",12570,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083108,"Votes at a glance: Centre County commissioners approve natural‑gas contract, proclamations and multiple contracts; several items placed on next week’s consent",662,2079000,2741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935368-a27a503c5aa8c818ac71bf94a3a1b572&start=2079&end=2741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935368-a27a503c5aa8c818ac71bf94a3a1b572/thumbnail_2079000.jpg","/articles/6083108/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Centre-County-commissioners-approve-naturalgas-contract-proclamations-and-multiple-contracts-several-items-placed-on-next-weeks-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083108-1253a7339bb5cd85349f568c5c159326/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181485&Signature=gsxs~6GUtp9rWK7LmUWExQAcUEz7z0iZkB3cHENuvXqcoi8Jk3UifT5amILE3q73aLH1sHeSLJ7DtkuJv15AJ3NzhgiqPdAuf7TpxgSPxWuY6jqc39QAZ46dEQGrIFfYi3Vw4mtFI0-MIrm30XEcDie2ZXbec-Fwhy0idUFRZ0jkwUmXPnFCljatMoXUlc1r0u0u9-JGEKbaZ7GDq0i8ogrCgQ4J3IBjJher7VXCTWjYB7gDcZ3ocINFaOVKW8UTufWxW~85EGpxGLWN1cM3TJbR5eq5CxOu2C0z56RjP~uW4-vOPOq~D3XARGciNWhNA5hXamCfrbkm3KN~q7sSNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted on a series of resolutions, proclamations and contract items during its April 8 meeting. Major outcomes included a three‑year natural‑gas contract, adoption of two April proclamations, and approval or placement of multiple contracts and capital items on next week’s consent agenda.

Natural gas contract
- Action: Adopted Resolution No. 6 of 2025 authorizing the county administrator to enter a 36‑month contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. for natural gas at a rate of $4.819 per dekatherm (decatherm). The county’s then‑current supplier rate from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania was stated as $6.26 per dekatherm. The county estimated annual savings at $17,800 and roughly $50,000 across the 36‑month term. The board voted by voice; the chair declared “motion carries.”

Proclamations
- Action: Adopted Proclamation No. 14 of 2025, proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (motion and second; voice vote recorded as “aye; motion carries”).
- Action: Adopted Proclamation No. 15 of 2025, proclaiming April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (motion and second; voice vote recorded as “aye; motion carries”).

Contracts, capital and procurement actions (summary of votes and additions to consent agenda)
- Commissioners approved advertisement for an RFP for moving services related to relocating six county departments to the new Community Services Building.
- Change orders for the Community Services Building: approved a $10,329.76 Watkins Security change to add access control readers/requests‑to‑exit for the records and IT suites; approved a $67,757.57 change order with GM McCross & Ainsworth for water infiltration repairs, dry‑pipe fire suppression at the penthouse and generator exhaust piping changes. Commissioners noted the changes were within the project contingency.
- Approved a CoStars contract with Nittany Building Specialties to replace carpet in Courtroom 2 (estimated $13,700) and added it to next week’s consent agenda.
- Authorized a 36‑month natural gas contract (see above) and moved the resolution to adoption (motion passed).
- Added multiple other vendor contracts to next week’s consent agenda by motion and second, including National Specialty Insurance Company (DA liability policy, $33,933 for 06/06/2025–06/06/2026), Moorfield Communications (Mitel phone system setup, $23,132.50), 911 capital tower and UPS replacement related contracts (Briones Inc. $31,366; Capital Area Communications $28,507.22; Mission Critical Partners addendum not to exceed $12,000), and the SEIU bargaining agreement with corrections officers through 12/31/2028.
- Human services items: the board approved adding a one‑year contract extension for Caregivers America (Options personal care services, $84,480 for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026) and a contract addendum with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home to next week’s consent agenda.
- The board approved the week’s consent agenda (voice vote) and approved the April 4 check run by voice vote.

Voting notes
- Most actions were approved by voice vote with the chair or presiding commissioner declaring “motion carries.” The transcript records unanimous or voice “aye” votes for the listed items; no roll‑call tallies with individual yes/no votes were recorded in the public transcript for these items.

What the board did not do
- No item in this set of votes created a new county ordinance, tax, or land‑use decision. Many vendor contracts were added to next week’s consent agenda for formal placement on a consent agenda rather than final contract execution at this meeting.

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Penzik said Center Safe celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and provides free, confidential services across the county, including counseling, advocacy, legal support, outreach and education, shelter, housing, and supervised custody exchanges. “Each year, Center Safe supports approximately 200 individuals of all ages and backgrounds as they navigate the trauma of the aftermath of sexual assault,” Penzik said.

Penzik outlined the organization’s funding mix as a “mosaic” of federal, state and local grants, foundation grants and private fundraising; she estimated roughly 30–40% of Center Safe’s funding comes from local private fundraising and individual donations. She also gave the organization’s hotline number and web address for people seeking help or information: the toll‑free 24/7 hotline is (877) 234-5050 and more information is at www.centersafe.org.

Commissioners praised Center Safe’s outreach and education, including school programs and community prevention work, and noted collaborative partnerships with local service providers and law enforcement. After discussion, a commissioner moved to adopt Proclamation No. 14; the motion was seconded and the board voted by voice, with the chair saying “motion carries.”","The Board adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and heard a presentation from Center Safe on services, funding mix and outreach; the nonprofit noted it supports about 200 people annually and marked its 50th anniversary.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Centre County commissioners approve natural‑gas contract, proclamations and multiple contracts; several items placed on next week’s consent

Centre County proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Center Safe highlights services, hotline and outreach