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Wednesday's Commissioners meeting was at it opening like any other. Opening just after 9:00 am Chairman hall and his members approved training, chose to put out some vehicles for bid, and with the exception of a point about new software and hardware required for access to legal databases unanimity was as usual the order of the day.

Before public comment was opened, the historical society was pleased to give an update on the operations of the county library system. Service cuts were explained as a means to help keep operating expenses low. Fund raising was discussed with a focus on a requested adjustment to the tax assessment for the library to more then double it's current rate. Library representatives also were asked by Commissioner Warren how funding was used once obtained. It was further explained that specific fund arising events stay local where others are pooled for the general usage of the library and the historical society

Susquehanna Borough had all of it’s members in attendance at 7:03 when the meeting was called to order. The sparse agenda covered the acquisition of new doors and subsequent rewiring which had been required for the security system. The heating system had been repaired and with its increased output would require additional venting to keep heat controllable in the winter.

It was further discussed that Halloween should in fact be held on Halloween. The Transcript should have time details before the date. In public comment it was discussed that the construction around Pennstar Bank had caused some disruptions, among the moving of power lines and insertion of new catch drains the construction company has sole control over traffic at the site. This caused concerns as to whether a private company had in fact taken over all traffic control, or if it was their responsibility to provide safe passage for vehicles during working hours. On the topic of traffic control it was explained that after a recent non local case the community was seeking answers in regards to off duty personelle, or volunteers. It appears that lacking an emergency tone these personnel may not be covered under the insurance policy. The public should expect congestion around Pine Street as construction will move there in the next few days.

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