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Evans described specific work he plans to do: clearing underbrush and downed material to \"blaze\" the trail, installing tree-identification signs, repairing or replacing three benches (he estimated donated materials would cover much of the bench cost), removing several old fence posts lying beside or on the path, and potentially applying gravel or asphalt millings if funding can be secured. He said he can provide labor and logistics but cannot cover the full material cost; he mentioned initial conversations about $500 and possible use of county paving millings.

A county official suggested coordinating with public works, parks and recreation, conservation and local paving contractors to source millings from paving projects. Commissioners offered to put Evans in touch with relevant departments and to explore whether millings could be deposited at Brady's Run for volunteer movement to the trail.

No formal county action or funding commitment was made; the presentation was recorded under visitors' comments. Evans said he intends this meeting to be his final appearance on the project and that he has received donations to help cover materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beaver County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting 05/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","Artie Evans described an Eagle Scout project to clear and mark the Art Brigham Trail at Brady Front Park, repair benches and remove abandoned fence posts, and requested logistical and material support from county departments and conservation partners.","taxTitle","Beaver County, Pennsylvania","taxId",18150,"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},6531847,"Penn State Extension updates commissioners on Aliquippa Food Co-op plan and site work",277,723000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3445643-c12c6f5923c8c87fecae7f83de0e2418&start=723&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3445643-c12c6f5923c8c87fecae7f83de0e2418/thumbnail_723000.jpg","/articles/6531847/Beaver-County/Pennsylvania/Penn-State-Extension-updates-commissioners-on-Aliquippa-Food-Co-op-plan-and-site-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531847-c0ad4bc23b87352137fd7eee9b044206/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153786&Signature=dPCyXfoKYX2cxUnUGVJ3m-tiqz6rfC4u3-jgW93PGTsNamLEeTiZjrXrfzNlKpJkmNcBpRYQW2KpOR7fuk~ISLgxcBhQGszV7UZsWOVZRLbnvfCoT9jB5lgYMy2OIhsyA~TN-QRP7Wx8Nem0Qf5AhUREzI4mPMuuWBXOiQKKEVe7sTrR3RFwTkyBrumJIhknjnH-yS0DY2rFzp4J8EbRiCLNEZm6xVN-l6-eH3jvSYn~50hYodZz3Csjxp6p2GSy592NkUX1d0GqWaDzYK8gi6eTMMpWroQYpacwgzyd70LD0XIw6QzLSbzFIXhMhg3UcKp-fADHwgOfUPbQD7IxQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Penn State Extension staff on May 22 updated the Beaver County Board of Commissioners on a multi-year effort to establish an Aliquippa Food Co-op intended to increase local food access, support regional producers and provide community education.

Mary Alice Geddes, a senior educator with Penn State Extension, told the commissioners the Aliquippa Food Council — formed in February 2018 as part of a national \"Well Connected Communities\" extension project — steered the co-op planning. Geddes said the council prioritized a combined approach of increasing food access while providing nutrition and wellness education.

Geddes reported the project has received several grants: a $150,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Healthy Food Financing Initiative grant (awarded in late 2024), a $5,000 Collective Courage grant for outreach, and a $20,000 grant for technical support. The council has contracted Keystone Development Center for technical expertise to help plan the co-op and run the future store.

A property at 1210 Franklin Avenue in Aliquippa has been acquired as the proposed site. Geddes said two architectural proposals are pending, a civil engineering assessment has been completed, and the property owner is working with the city, school district and the county to exonerate back taxes to lower project costs. Commissioners received an email from Kai Patel with additional information about that tax status overnight, according to the meeting record.

Geddes said a kickoff block party and organizational meeting is scheduled for June 16 at Sound the Alarm Church, where the co-op will seek member sign-ups and vote on bylaws and board members. The co-op plans to run as a member-owned cooperative; Geddes said membership will be a one-time lifetime payment of $250 with payment-plan options (e.g., $50 or as little as $10 per month).

The co-op aims for a 2027 opening and intends to prioritize locally produced food, provide a teaching kitchen, and involve youth through an \"Aliquippa Food Force\" developed with Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences. Geddes said the project estimates that for every dollar spent at the co-op, $1.60 to $2.00 would circulate in the local economy through wages, supplier spending and household purchases.

Geddes asked commissioners and the public to help recruit board members with bookkeeping and legal backgrounds to support governance and financial management as membership sales begin.

No formal board action on the co-op was taken at the May 22 meeting; the presentation was listed under visitors' comments and informational reports.","Penn State Extension staff reported progress on the Aliquippa Food Co-op: a building at 1210 Franklin Avenue has been acquired, the project received a $150,000 USDA healthy food financing grant plus smaller grants, engineering work is under way and a kickoff event is planned for June 16; the co-op aims to open in 2027.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531852,"Beaver County commissioners approve proclamations, appointments and multiple resolutions in voice votes",21,692000,713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3445643-c12c6f5923c8c87fecae7f83de0e2418&start=692&end=713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3445643-c12c6f5923c8c87fecae7f83de0e2418/thumbnail_692000.jpg","/articles/6531852/Beaver-County/Pennsylvania/Beaver-County-commissioners-approve-proclamations-appointments-and-multiple-resolutions-in-voice-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531852-32c41f3a1ae0a5632ed21090e4033896/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153786&Signature=R05F~uCwT5gebq6npuo80iiz~kipubNiXLsOm6yHdrwrLbWLNLCN3xLmMGVzch~oZ7TsFwSZEjLUmjXLtKSDZAfGzBNsta-5kFouZnRyqFVBKSG-cGccqRJPft4Nl3IxRJKzl8C6rM8U2Qc6g4Z6ZceX3WiJBGdrh5MitmOfTXN-rZMkPY36~Irr8KQFM3iDv2EvZPsnS6QJZYRLOo42U6UaA~5cjaMwM1DktHEAvBJwhhhccQWjHeE7sRjZK8Fr5Ve5pTFK0xYAPdL~16u1GBDCCEIOiE4H9WYU1loz5Fh~mvu6wPKPHTGB4ngif~gCMfbH5Ta6~sRJn3mKJnnMYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beaver County Board of Commissioners on May 22, 2025, approved a series of routine and administrative items including a proclamation declaring May 2025 Mental Health Awareness and Acceptance Month, multiple personnel appointments and reappointments, minutes from prior meetings, payment of county bills and a slate of resolutions numbered 0522225-01 through 0522225-17.

The board voted by voice on the proclamation and each motion; the transcript records commissioners saying \"aye\" and \"motion carried\" but does not supply a numeric roll-call tally. The law department reviewed the listed resolutions and recommended approval, and the board approved them during the meeting.

Items approved or acted on included:
- Proclamation: May 2025 designated Mental Health Awareness and Acceptance Month in Beaver County. The proclamation text cited the connection between mental and overall health and urged public awareness, community support and use of local resources. The board moved, seconded and approved the proclamation by voice vote.

- Minutes: The board approved the May 8, 2025 public meeting minutes and the May 7, 2025 work session minutes after motions and seconding; both were carried by voice vote.

- Finance and personnel actions: The board moved to pay county bills and approved the human resources personnel report (Attachment A); both motions were seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Appointments and reappointments: The board appointed Robin Windward of Cranberry Township to a three-year term on the Beaver County Office of Aging Advisory Council (term noted as commencing May 2025 and expiring in December 2028 in the meeting text). The board also reappointed individuals to the Southwest Workforce Center and Development Board for two-year terms commencing July 2025; named appointees in the transcript include Lord Clemons, Lou Valati and a \"Jeff ****\" (surname redacted in the transcript). Those motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Resolutions: The solicitor's office presented resolutions numbered 0522225-01 through 0522225-17, which the law department had reviewed and recommended for approval. The board moved, seconded and approved the full slate by voice vote.

Several motions in the meeting were carried by voice vote; the transcript records unanimous \"aye\" responses but does not provide a numeric roll-call. Where numeric tallies or recorded individual votes were not provided in the transcript, the board's outcome is recorded as \"motion carried\" and the meeting notes indicate the action was approved.

The board closed the meeting after a short period of public comments and presentations.","The Beaver County Board of Commissioners on May 22 approved a proclamation declaring May 2025 Mental Health Awareness and Acceptance Month, confirmed appointments and reappointments, approved minutes and payroll actions, and passed a slate of 17 resolutions. Voice votes were recorded; numeric tallies were not specified in the meeting transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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