Clinton County Commissioners Tackle Trail Development, Youth Services, and More at Latest Voting Session
By Emil Wright
LOCK HAVEN— At the Clinton County Commissioners’ meeting held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, significant developments were discussed, ranging from local trail expansions to youth care provisions and a heartfelt farewell to a long-serving county employee.
The meeting opened with the approval of several resolutions. Commissioner Jeff Snyder introduced Resolution Number 3, focusing on the third phase of the Bald Eagle Valley Trail (BEVT) development. This resolution permits the county to apply for a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), intended to support the trail’s expansion and enhance community recreational opportunities. The resolution passed unanimously via roll call.
Following this, Resolution Number 4 of 2025 was introduced, authorizing the use of eminent domain to extend the Bald Eagle Valley Trail (BEVT). This resolution permits Clinton County to acquire specific land parcels necessary for the trail’s development. The extension will link the current endpoint in Wayne Township to a location in Spook Hollow, primarily along a PP&L right-of-way easement. The commissioners approved the resolution to facilitate the trail’s construction, installation, and maintenance, with JMB Law LLC responsible for preparing the required legal documents for land acquisition. Commissioner Harding noted that the county is continuing to work with property owners, and using eminent domain is a step in the grant application process.
The commissioners approved Resolution Number 5 of 2025, which grants emergency approval for Clinton County Children and Youth Services (CYS) agency contracts. This resolution enables the county to streamline agreements with specialized service providers, ensuring swift access to necessary care for children in need, often as mandated by the Court of Common Pleas. It specifies that placements ordered by the court are considered emergencies, and the Board of Commissioners will include the court’s orders in each contract approval.
A contract was approved between the county and White Deer Run LLC (DBA Cove Prep) for placement provider services at a daily rate of $390.76, effective from March 10 to June 30, 2025. Additionally, another contract was approved with the Lycoming County CYS agency for placement provider services at a rate of $102 per day, effective from March 7 to June 30, 2025.
A $2,000 donation was approved for the Mill Hall Borough Pool Project. The commissioners noted that these funds were raised by the Clinton County Recreation Committee through a canoe kayak competition, ensuring no taxpayer money was used.
The board approved the retirement of Susan Peters, District Manager at the Clinton County Conservation District, effective April 4, 2025. Commissioner Harding moved to approve her retirement “with regret” and presented her with a certificate honoring her 25 years of service. The certificate read: “In sincere gratitude for your 25 years, June 5, 200 to April 4, 2025, of dedicated service to Clinton County Government, the county will be forever grateful, and you are retiring with distinction.” The commissioners wished Peters well, and Commissioner Harding expressed excitement for her to spend time with her family and grandchildren as she begins a new chapter.
The next meeting of the Clinton County Commissioners will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Meetings are held in the Piper Buildings 2-floor conference room located at 2 Piper Way in Lock Haven, and they are also available via live stream on the “Clinton County Government” Facebook page.
