Clinton County commissioners presented with multiple CDBG requests for funding
Erin Hipple
Issue date: 1/30/08 Section: News
The Clinton County commissioners were presented with an in-depth register of requests for the 2008 Community Development Block Grant funding early last week by County Grant and Loan Administrator Bill Suydam.
And at Thursday's meeting, two of the associations requesting a piece of the record-low $205,287 plead their case to the commissioners.
DeAnna Poorman, director of the Western Clinton County Recreational Authority, was present at the meeting to ask for $18,739.06. The money would be used for energy upgrades in the facility and a gymnasium floor covering.
Poorman noted that the savings on energy alone could be anywhere from 25 to 33 percent, according to a recent study. Poorman also said that monthly energy bills can reach as high as $650.
Also requesting CDBG money is the Whiskey Run Water Association in Colebrook Township for $50,000 in water upgrades. After a feasibility study, an interconnect project is presumed most cost effective.
The association is hopeful for a $500,000 DCED match and possibly a PennVest loan. The total for this project is approximately $748,000.
Commissioners noted that Western Clinton County sought a total of almost $900,000 in CDBG funds this year, and the available money is the lowest they have seen in almost two decades.
Commissioners are set to make a decision on the requests in February.
Also at Thursday's meeting the commissioners approved a transfer of Elisabeth Lynch from part-time administrative assistant in the planning department to full-time tourist and infrastructure planner.
Lynch will be taking over for Amidea Daniel who is seeking other career options.
And at Thursday's meeting, two of the associations requesting a piece of the record-low $205,287 plead their case to the commissioners.
DeAnna Poorman, director of the Western Clinton County Recreational Authority, was present at the meeting to ask for $18,739.06. The money would be used for energy upgrades in the facility and a gymnasium floor covering.
Poorman noted that the savings on energy alone could be anywhere from 25 to 33 percent, according to a recent study. Poorman also said that monthly energy bills can reach as high as $650.
Also requesting CDBG money is the Whiskey Run Water Association in Colebrook Township for $50,000 in water upgrades. After a feasibility study, an interconnect project is presumed most cost effective.
The association is hopeful for a $500,000 DCED match and possibly a PennVest loan. The total for this project is approximately $748,000.
Commissioners noted that Western Clinton County sought a total of almost $900,000 in CDBG funds this year, and the available money is the lowest they have seen in almost two decades.
Commissioners are set to make a decision on the requests in February.
Also at Thursday's meeting the commissioners approved a transfer of Elisabeth Lynch from part-time administrative assistant in the planning department to full-time tourist and infrastructure planner.
Lynch will be taking over for Amidea Daniel who is seeking other career options.
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