CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to develop an ordinance related to the recovery of costs associated with emergency services provided.
Commissioners Ted Tharan, Wayne Brosius, and Ed Heasley approved the development of an ordinance by Solicitor William H. White, III, of Butler.
Heasley explained that some insurance companies require such an ordinance to be in place if claims are made, but some do not at the present time. County municipalities could also use such a law.
Fire Department Chiefs or Assistant Chiefs in St. Petersburg, Shippenville, Hawthorn, Knox, Clarion, Strattanville, Millcreek Callensburg, Farmington, and East Brady signed the petition.
“We are asking the Clarion County Commissioners to pass an ordinance that allows the fire departments/companies and emergency medical providers to apply for and receive reimbursement from insurance carriers for cost and/or expense incurred for services, supplies, and/or equipment used for or provided to a person, property owner, business, firm, corporation, or organization as the case may be for emergency services provided,” stated the request.
Commissioners also unanimously approved a Hazardous Material Safety Program report and assessment prepared by the Clarion County’s Emergency Management Agency for equipment reimbursement and a request on behalf of the Clarion County Housing Authority asking for the release of a Capital Fund Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant would be utilized for housing authority owned or operated housing.
An update from the April 26 General Primary Election shows that there were some changes in political parties by voters. Changes included: Democrat to Republican, 154; Republican to Democrat, 35; Democrat to Nonpartisan, 14; Republican to Nonpartisan, 10; Nonpartisan to Republican, 57; and Nonpartisan to Democrat, 47.
With a total of 22,791, Clarion County voters registered, the actual number of voters was 10,565 in the Primary Election. A breakdown of the voters included 3,469 Democrats, 6,970 Republicans, and 126 Nonpartisans.
A select Clarion County Recognition of Achievement was announced for Kevin Bradley and his earning the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 51 of the French Creek Council on April 4.
“Your project that included street art wall and cleanup of the Courtyard at the Clarion Area High School is commendable; those visiting the area will benefit from your commitment to enhance its beauty while protecting the environment,” stated Tharan, Brosius, and Heasley. “May your example show others your compassion and true dedication to a project that will be appreciated by those who visit Clarion High School and enjoy the artwork throughout the community in the future. You join an elite fraternity of young men whoever demonstrated the intellectual, moral, and physical fortitude necessary to lead in your life’s journey.”
In a short Salary Board meeting, two actions were approved. First, was the reassignment of Melinda Warnsing as a 911 dispatcher at $13.32 an hour, effective April 27. Second, was a new hire for Buildings and Grounds. Zachary Stiglitz will fill the part-time seasonal Park Ranger position on a part-time basis not to exceed 29 hours per week at an hourly wage of $9.36, effective May 9.
