The Clinton County Commissioners' Work Session held on April 21, 2025, focused on several key projects and administrative updates. The meeting began with discussions regarding the completion of various infrastructure projects, including the Laurel Street paving in Granville Borough and the Twelfth Street water main project in Riverboro. Officials noted that these projects are nearing completion, with the expectation of wrapping up remaining tasks soon.
The county is set to receive approximately $42,000 annually through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which will be utilized for administering the grant program and covering environmental review costs associated with construction projects. The county solicitor has reviewed the agreements related to these projects and suggested minor edits, particularly concerning termination clauses.
Further discussions included the status of the 2022 grants, with officials contemplating whether to remove a specific agreement from the agenda due to the department's ability to manage the project without additional funding. The consensus leaned towards not executing the contract for 2022, as the project is nearly complete.
Beth Weddy, the Community Development Housing Coordinator, presented the annual resolution and plans for the CDBG program. She emphasized the necessity of annually adopting processes related to conflict of interest, code of conduct, and citizen participation. The application for the 2025 CDBG program is expected to open in June.
The meeting concluded with a presentation from special guests who provided an update on the high endocrine tone project, introducing a mascot named Harry, designed to promote the initiative. The session highlighted the county's ongoing commitment to infrastructure development and community engagement through the CDBG program.