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Cherry Springs Dark Skies:
A Stargazer’s Paradise
2016 Riverwalk Project
FY 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
49 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone: 814-773-3162 / Fax: 814-772-7045
Email: [email protected] / Website: www.ncentral.com
Cherry Springs: Route 44
Highway to the Stars
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Table of Contents
Remarks from Board Chairman Doug Morley __________________________________________________________ 1
Financial Summary _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2
Our Region ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Community Development & Regional Planning ________________________________________________________ 4
Transportation Planning _______________________________________________________________________________ 10
Economic Development ________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Human Resources ______________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Information Systems ___________________________________________________________________________________ 22
North Central Workforce Operations ____________________________________________________________________ 24
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) __________________________________________________________________ 25
North Central Board of Directors ______________________________________________________________________ 27
North Central Staff ______________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Contact Information ____________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Cover picture by Curt Weinhold, Dark Skies at Cherry Springs State Park
and provided by:
Jennifer Rossman
Community Development Director
Potter County, PA
I would like to thank Tina and Ed of our IT Department for their help on the cover of this report.
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REMARKS FROM BOARD CHAIRMAN DOUG MORLEY
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Remarks from Board Chairman Doug Morley
Dear Friends:
It is my pleasure to present to you the North Central Pennsylvania
Regional Planning and Development Commission Annual Report for fiscal
year 2018.
Though not without its challenges, this year’s annual letter has proven to
be a difficult one for me to write both personally and professionally.
Unlike previous years and the funding cutbacks, cost saving plans and
service delivery challenges we typically face, those were not the greatest
issues facing the organization.
North Central has certainly undergone an interesting year of evolution and
transition due in part to significant changes in services that, for decades, were provided by the
Commission. As of July 1, 2018, the Title 1 Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker programs, as well as
the E.A.R.N. program, would no longer be core programs offered by the staff of the Commission. This
loss of workforce training programs and staff reductions, in addition to losing its Executive Director, has
brought several new challenges as well as opportunities that we, as a Board and staff, must address
moving ahead.
What I can say is that North Central is alive and well and we are not going anywhere! The
Management Team at the Commission continues to function as a leadership team, and working
alongside the Board, is moving full steam ahead to deliver quality programs and services to the entire
region. It has positioned itself to collaborate with regional partners and to once again be a strong
advocate for community development, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, the delivery
of regional economic development services, rural broadband and transportation planning across the
entire six-county region. The staff of this agency has once again proven that they have the experience,
tenacity and an attitude that serves them, and the Board, well during these times of transition and
uncertainty.
The future for North Central and the six county region is collectively in our hands; and together I
promise you that we will succeed and come out stronger than ever before. The value of the services
provided has not been diminished by these events and we are poised to move forward into the future
with optimistic views and a commitment to all those served by North Central.
Thank you.
Douglas C. Morley
Potter County Commissioner
Chairman, North Central Board of Directors
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
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Financial Summary
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures – July 1, 2017 – June 30, 201
Current Year Actual
Revenues
Total Revenues 9,233,944.55
Expenses
Total Expenses 8,901,785.86
Net Revenue/Expense 332,158.69
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018
Current Year
Assets
Total Assets 11,797,287.74
Liabilities
Total Liabilities 5,972,766.81
Fund Balance
Prior Year
FUND BALANCE 30000 4,875,933.78
NCBD FUND BALANCE 30001 616,428.46
Total Prior Year 5,492,362.24
Current Year
Total Current Year 332,158.69
Total Fund Balance 5,824,520.93
Fund Balance/Liabilities 11,797,287.74
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OUR REGION
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Our Region
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission headquartered in
Ridgway, Pennsylvania, takes great efforts to promote the area in order to foster community and
economic development within the Commonwealth.
The region includes the six counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter. These
counties are rich in industrial sites, are well known for the quality of their workforce and provide
excellent opportunities for businesses to relocate or expand their current operations here.
North Central works cooperatively with each community to streamline state, federal and regional
services including community, economic development and transportation planning. Funding support is
available for community infrastructure projects, customized job training, exporting, government
procurement and redevelopment. Our vast network of partners work together to take maximum
advantage of the numerous opportunities that exist, in order to benefit everyone.
•North Central will exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders by committing to organizational excellence, helping to build vibrant communities, aiding in the preparation of a first-class workforce, stimulating economic vitality through collaboration, and partnering to build the infrastructure and technology necessary for regional growth
Mission
•North Central will be recognized and respected as a premier regional development organization by providing first class services to our customers Vision
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REGIONAL PLANNING
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Community Development & Regional Planning
APPALCHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION North Central submitted six applications for Fiscal Year 2018
funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
After committee review of these applications, North Central
submitted the following projects for $509,500:
ARC PROJECT PROFILES
PROJECT NAME COUNTY
ARC
FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
TOTAL
COSTS
PROJECT
STATUS
BFA
ATTAINED
NCPRPDC
Partnership for
Regional Economic
Performance (PREP)
Multi $285,000 $285,000 $570,000 Approved N/A
What’s so Cool About
Manufacturing Video Multi $20,000 $20,000 $40,000 Approved N/A
Bradford Regional
Airport Business and
Recruitment Strategy
McKean $29,500 $29,500 $59,000 Approved N/A
Rixford Waterworks
Association Tank
Replacement
McKean $125,000 $125,000 $250,000 Approved USDA
Electronic Health
Record (HER) Project McKean $50,000 $50,000 $100,000
Not
Approved N/A
TOTALS $509,500 $509,500 $1,019,000
Projects seeking Fiscal Year 2019 Funding
PROJECT NAME COUNTY
ARC
FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
TOTAL
COSTS
PROJECT
STATUS
BFA
ATTAINED
NCPRPDC Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
Multi $285,000 $285,000 $570,000 Ready to
Go N/A
Essential Emergency Support Training Certification Program
Multi $215,050 $409,950 $625,000 Ready to
Go N/A
Destination Gobbler’s
Knob Visitor Center
Interactive Learning
Jefferson $60,000 $60,000 $120,000 Ready to
Go N/A
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UPB Instructional
Equipment for
Engineering
Technology Physical
Therapy and
Occupational Therapy
Programs
McKean $300,000 $300,000 $600,000 Ready to
Go N/A
Penn Highlands Mobile
Low-Dose Computed
Tomographic (LDCT)
Program
Clearfield $300,000 $300,000 $600,000 Ready to
Go N/A
Brookville Municipal
Authority Water &
Wastewater Relocation
Project
Jefferson $118,750 $118,750 $237,500 Applied for
Funding USDA
Penn Highlands DuBois
Behavioral Health
Expansion Entrance
Clearfield $850,000 $150,000 $1,000,000 Ready to
Go
FHWA/
PennDOT
TOTALS $2,128,800 $1,623,700 $3,752,500
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
A new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) Five Year Plan was undertaken in Fiscal Year
2017/2018. Various adjustments to regional strategies to
guide regional development were revised, added, or
modified in the preparation of this document.
NCPRPDC intends to use this document to guide future
development efforts and performance measures have
been added to evaluate results and actions pursued by
NCPRPDC. Some of the work elements include the
following:
Regional Background.
Summary Observations (demographics, transportation, economic conditions, resiliency,
tourism, healthcare, education, and oil and gas extraction).
SWOT Analysis.
Outreach.
Targeted Investment Strategy & Action Plan.
Short and Long-term Goals.
Project development efforts continued and efforts were made at looking into the possibilities of
downtown re-development in Punxsutawney (Pantal Hotel Project) as well as possible POWER grant
opportunities. These efforts are ongoing throughout the six-county region, but action by potential
applicants to pursue EDA grant funding have been put on hold due to local fund matching difficulties,
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differing projected outcomes anticipated, and timeliness issues. Efforts in 2018 will continue to support
development of economic-oriented projects that will include significant private investment and job
creation where applicable. A key issue among CEDS Committee members was pursuing land for more
industrial/commerce parks as existing parks are almost completely occupied and available land with
utilities available on-site is becoming scare.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
North Central Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has continued to advance the utilization and
integration of GIS at the Local level by facilitating the spatial component to local assets.
Numerous local governments and authorities have embraced adding a “where” element to their various
resources. Now not only do they know the location of any particular asset, but they can reference the
“what” about it directly from the field. This initiative will continue at the direction of these various
agencies ensuring that their pace and priorities are being met.
Another large initiative GIS has been
applied is with PEMA’s nine county-
wide Emergency Management
Dispatching program. Nine Northern
Pennsylvania counties have been
developing a consistent and seamless
geographic dataset to be integrated
into common Computer Aided
Dispatching software that will allow
the participating counties to look
across their borders and assist
wherever an incident may occur. At
the base of this capability, is a
standardized spatial dataset that
facilitates a common operating
picture. Enabling dispatchers from
any county to assist another and
ultimately be able to act as a backup if
the need arises.
GREENWAYS IMPLEMENTATION
Greenways Projects
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, a total of nine projects were
awarded through the North Central Greenways mini-grant program.
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COUNTY
PROJECTS
COMPLETED DOLLAR AMOUNT
Cameron 0 $0
Clearfield 0 $0
Elk 3 $33,249.61
Jefferson 1 $14.582.50
McKean 3 $40,523.17
Potter 2 $25,000
TOTALS 9 $113,355.28
Grants were awarded for implementation of the strategies outlined in the North Central Greenways Plan.
Represented on the selection committee were designees from each of the regions six counties, along
with the representatives from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Projects are
underway with more selections to be announced in the future. The current projects that were selected
are focused on:
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
Trail Development Trail Town Planning Engineering
Trailhead Development Trail Design Site Development
Community Park Development Trail Plans Educational Programs
Watershed, Conservation Development Community Outreach Master Site Plans
Signage Feasibility Studies
MJ2KB Trail Club Kayak Launch at Hamlin Lake
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FLOOD RESILIENCY
Flood Resiliency Initiative
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, North Central utilized funding from the
Keystone Communities Program (KCP) to implement a Flood Resiliency Initiative in the region. The
Flood Resiliency Initiative is a program that is designed to help raise awareness and educate residents
on the short and long term impacts of the Flood Insurance Reform.
North Central used in house geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze the 155 municipalities in
the region to identify a pilot community. Considerations were given to factors such as:
Number of Structures in the Flood Zone
Percentage of Tax Base in Flood Zone
Population Density
Total Value of Structures
NFIP Paid Premiums
Severe Repetitive Loss Properties
Existing Flood Controls
Historic Flooding Events
Pilot Community
In May of 2018 the pilot project kicked off in the highest scoring community, Ridgway Borough. Over
200 homeowner surveys were sent out to property owners in the 100-year flood plain as part of the
public participation process. The questionnaires were used to evaluate the residents’ current
understanding of the national flood insurance program, flood legislative acts, cost of compliance, flood
preparedness, and overall interest in mitigation and/or cost saving initiatives.
Pilot Community Public Meeting Historic Flooding in Ridgway Borough
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Elevation Certificate Program
North Central issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and contracted with a local surveying firm in order
to provide residents with a bulk rate for interested property owners in the 100-year floodplain. The state
average per certificates is $1,500. North Central negotiated a fee of $750 for services provided in
Ridgway Borough. FEMA elevation certificates are vital because property owners will continually face
annual premium rate increases unless elevation data, supplied on an Elevation Certificate, indicates that
the structure does not necessitate a full risk premium.
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
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Transportation Planning
North Central is one of seven Local Development Districts (LDDs) designated by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania as a Rural Planning Organization (RPO) or Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO). The MPO/RPO provides a forum where federal, state, regional and local decision-makers
identify issues/opportunities, conduct studies and make informed recommendations regarding the
programming and implementation of transportation projects.
THE SIX “CORE FUNCTIONS” OF AN RPO
Establish a regional setting for effective decision-making
Identify and evaluate alternative transportation improvement options
Prepare & maintain a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Develop a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Identify performance measure targets
Involve the public
TRANSPORTATION (TIP) PROJECTS LET FOR CONSTRUCTION
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, a total of 30 projects were “Let for Construction”
throughout the six-county region totaling $90,435,027.37 with many more under design.
COUNTY PROJECTS LET
DOLLAR
AMOUNT
Cameron County 5 $28,102,206.52
Clearfield County* 7 $10,851,042.89
Elk County 1 $7,585,665.97
Jefferson County 8 $11,147,331.00
McKean County 6 $18,190,291.24
Potter County 3 $14,558,489.75
TOTALS: 30 $90,435,027.37
*Note: Several projects listed under Clearfield County were projects completed throughout the Region
2045 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
In 2017-18, the RPO finalized an update of the region's 2045 Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP, approved in July 2017, also received a
2018 NADO Innovation Award in recognition of work on the 2045 Long
Range Transportation Plan Story Journal. The Story Journal provides a
summary of the 2045 LRTP using interactive tools that outlines how the region
will address a range of transportation needs with the ultimate goal of fostering
an efficient, safe, reliable, and secure transportation system. Recipients of
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NADO’s Innovation Awardees are honored for making significant impacts to their communities through
creative approaches in advancing community and economic development and quality of life. The 2018
awardees includes 87 projects across 24 states.
REGIONAL PLANNING STUDIES
The Traffic and Transportation Study for the Village of Benezette was
conducted to determine how this small village can manage a large
influx of tourist traffic that is drawn to the area to view the wild elk
herd. The volume of tourists and traffic associated with them has
impacted local infrastructure, strained Benezette Township’s resources,
and created safety hazards. Winslow Hill Road, a major feature within
the study area, is a locally-owned road that leads to the Elk Country
Visitor’s Center. Traffic on this roadway can become extremely
congested during peak tourist times (September/October) when the elk
are most active. This congestion makes it extremely difficult for
emergency service vehicles to get through the area. This road was not
built to maintain the volume of traffic it receives and requires much
more maintenance than it would under normal traffic conditions.
Through the North Central Pennsylvania Coordinated Public Transit-
Human Services Transportation Plan, a transportation need was identified
for veterans, especially those seeking medical care. Veterans in the region
must commonly travel to larger metropolitan areas, such as Altoona or
Pittsburgh, to obtain medical care through VA Hospitals. VA Clinics are
located in the North Central region, however these facilities are largely
not permitted to offer care outside of routine medical appointments.
When transportation is unavailable for veterans to these larger hospitals,
they may have to take costly ambulance service or delay necessary
medical procedures. Using Jefferson County as a pilot, we facilitated a
regional discussion to identify solutions to the veteran’s transportation
problem.
The City of St. Marys worked with North Central on a Strategic
Multimodal Planning Study to identify local highways, bicycle and
pedestrian, transit and utility infrastructure improvements. In particular,
the traffic study focused on community impacts on main corridors which
are Routes 255 and 120 from rerouting traffic or changing traffic patterns
around the “diamond”. In addition, the Study addressed Multimodal
Enhancements to make the downtown “safely” walkable on a daily basis
and during community events. The study focused on the Depot Street
area where the Area Transportation Authority (ATA) is located and the
potential to open up the Depot and Brusselles Street areas with possible
pedestrian access bridges.
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LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LTAP)
The Local Technical Assistance Program is designed to help North Central municipalities make the best
use of their maintenance dollars. This fiscal year, LTAP provided technical information and technologies
sessions dealing with roadway maintenance and safety methods to meet the growing needs of
municipalities:
COUNTY
LTAP
CLASSES
HELD
LTAP
TRAINING
REGISTERED
VS/ATTEND
LTAP
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
Cameron 2 28/20 0
Clearfield 4 80/46 4
Elk 0 N/A 2
Jefferson 0 N/A 1
McKean 1 *8/0 5
Potter 2 8/6 1
Outside 0 0 0
TOTALS 9 124/72 13
*Class was cancelled
NOTE: All LTAP Training Attendance reflects multi-county attendance.
HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT REVIEWS
During the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, a total of 164 reviews of Highway
Occupancy Permits (HOPs) that were received through the PennDOT e-permitting process. Reviews
included both commercial and residential HOP applications and resubmissions. Of the 164 reviews the
breakdown of commercial versus apparent residential HOP’s entering onto state highways is as follows:
Commercial Reviews – 139
Residential Reviews - 35
Figure 1Cameron County LTAP Class
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Economic Development
BUSINESS FINANCE
The Business Finance Program supports economic growth by providing access to low-interest capital to
small businesses within the six-county region by leveraging private and other public sector financing
which will result in the creation or retention of jobs. Loan funds are available to for-profit entities
including agriculture, manufacturing, industrial, research and development, hospitality, defense
conversion, recycling, computer-related services, construction, child daycare, mining, retail and service
enterprises and developers. Financing is available to both start-up and existing businesses and can be
used for land and building acquisitions, construction and renovation costs, machinery and equipment
purchases and working capital.
The sources which have provided funding to the Commission for the pool of revolving loan funds
include the Economic Development Administration, Appalachian Regional Commission and USDA
Rural Development.
North Central also serves as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) for the
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan program which is administered through the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This designation
enables North Central to expand the access to low-interest loans and lines of credit to businesses in the
region that will create and retain full-time jobs, as well as for the development of industrial parks and
multi-tenant facilities.
As of June 30, 2018, the Commission’s total loan portfolio consists of 178 active loans with an
outstanding principal balance of $20,466,855.58.
Lending Impact
July 2017 – June 2018
9 Loans Closed
$2,859,500 In North Central
Financing Provided
$7,771,795 In Other Leveraged
Funds
12 Jobs Created
383 Jobs Retained
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LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mark Breakey CNB Bank, Chairman
Joseph Haines St. Marys Redevelopment Authority, Vice Chairman
Sara Andrews City of Bradford, Office of Economic & Community
Development
Edward Andrulonis Community First Bank
Courtney Cole Citizens and Northern Bank
Michael Haines Elk County Redevelopment Authority
Joseph Kelly Clearfield Bank & Trust
Tina Kennemuth Jefferson County Development Council
Padraic McGrath, CPA McGrath CPA, LLC
John Malizia Northwest Savings Bank
Andrew Nedzinski St. Marys Economic Development Corporation
Kevin Oknefski Ridgway Industrial Development Corporation
Jamie Straub First Commonwealth Bank
Norm Strotman Bradford Economic Development Corporation
Rob Swales Clearfield County Industrial Development Authority
Kimberlea Whiting Cameron County Industrial Development Authority
Thomas G.G. Coppolo, Esquire Solicitor
MICROLOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Darlene Buttery CNB Bank
Jodi Foster Elk County Planning Department
Brad Lashinsky Jefferson County Development Corporation
John Paul MacDonald Northwest Bank
Heather Serafini CNB Bank
Rob Swales Clearfield County Industrial Development Authority
Valerie Weis St. Marys Economic Development Corporation
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EXPORT MARKETING ASSISTANCE
The North Central Export Marketing Program through the coordination of funds and program metrics
under PREP and Office of International Business Development served 89 companies during Program
Year 2016-2017. Assistance encompassed a continuum of services from one-to-one counseling to the
preparation of companies for travel to market. The 131 Work Orders convey the requests submitted on
behalf of North Central Companies to the Commonwealth’s Overseas Office Network for activities
related to market development. The 151 Export Actions highlight the counseling successes achieved by
companies to include: traveling to market, award of Global Access (GAP) market development grants,
participation in overseas trade shows or missions, meeting with prospective customers overseas and in
the US, or signing an agent or distributor.
Program Year 2017-2018 Highlights
The Export Program logged 430 direct company counseling sessions during the 2017-2018
Program Year.
Twenty Companies participated in 57 Trade Events within the markets of Australia, Austria,
Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam, the United Arab
Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Seven companies received funding under the Global Access Program (GAP). Funds are
available to Pennsylvania companies meeting SBA small business guidelines. GAP provides up
to $5,000.00 per award period to qualifying PA companies reimbursing 75% of eligible
expenses associated with specific export promotion activities. A total of $21,654 in GAP funds
were awarded during Program year 2017-2018. GAP activities included the markets of the
Brazil, Chile, Dubai, Czech Republic, Germany, India, and Peru. GAP also supported an
international event in Las Vegas and the internationalization of a company’s website.
North Central partnered with the PREP Partners Clarion SBDC and USDOC Pittsburgh for two
Seminars.
o “Why Export?” Included presentations by Aleshia Marshall of the Clarion SBDC,
Christine Perneski, North Central, and Ryan Russell of USDOC – Pittsburgh.
Seventeen individuals from 15 companies participated.
o “Incoterms 2010 in Practice” hosted speaker Bob Imbriani of Team World Wide.
Twenty individuals, representing 16 companies participated.
Eighteen loggers and hardwood related individuals participated in an Advance Logger Rescue
Course. North Central co-sponsored this event in cooperation with the Allegheny Hardwoods
Utilization Group (AHUG) and the private sector Cox Insurance Group.
North Central, in cooperation with the Office of International Business Development, the
Hardwoods Development Council (HDC) AHUG and McKean County Planning, hosted a
potential hardwood investment company from Lithuania. The company, which manufactures
furniture for IKEA with US operations headquartered in Philadelphia, was researching potential
manufacturing sites in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
North Central, in conjunction with the Office of International Business Development hosted
representatives from the Commonwealth’s Overseas Trade Network. Individuals representing
14 of the 15 trade offices were in the region to meet with companies interested in or currently
working within the international arena. Overseas Offices represented included: Australia,
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Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Singapore, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi
Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The event,
marketed as “Bringing the World to Pennsylvania”, afforded local companies an opportunity to
interact with, ask questions and engage the various offices on a variety of trade and export
related issues via prescheduled appointments. Fifty-six individuals participated in the event to
include 26 representatives from 16 companies. PREP partners assisted in hosting the
companies.
Export staff participated in the NASBITE annual conference that was held in Baltimore,
Maryland, March 21-23, 2018. Participation afforded the opportunity for recertification under
the Certificated Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential.
The Export Marketing Program met or exceeded all the performance goals per the funding
contract for Program Year 2017-2018.
North Central Export Goals and Performance 2017-2018
PREP Partners Christine Perneski of
North Central, Aleshia Marshall of the
Clarion SBDC and Ryan Russell of the
U.S. Commercial Service, coordinate to
provide a seamless Export Assistance
Delivery Network within the North
Central Region.
Performance Category Goal
North Central
Performance
Active Clients 44 89
Work Order/Request 87 131
Exporting Companies 11 25
Export Actions 92 151
Export Sales $19,667,295 $99,822,729
Sales Attributed
Overseas Offices $8,063,591 $62,806,389
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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It all comes together, Mike Caruso, Matson Lumber, Chris Leslie of the PA Office Canada, Rep. Cris Dush,
Irene Tsai, PA Office Taiwan, Christine Perneski, North Central, and Jennifer Black of Office of International
Business Development DCED, connect at North Central’s Annual International Event.
Pennsylvania’s Overseas Offices at the “Bringing the
World to Pennsylvania” event hosted by North Central
Export September 21, 2017.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The purpose of the PTAC is to help regional businesses create and retain jobs by increasing sales of
goods and services to government agencies. Funded through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
under the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application (SCAA) with matching funds from the PA
Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program (federal + state), the SCAA
cooperative agreement is administered by Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development
Commission and includes Northern Tier and North Central. Through this cooperative agreement, North
Central PTAC is able to assist clients with all areas of selling to federal, state and local government (in
most cases at no cost).
Services provided through the PTAC include
Determining suitability for contracting
One-on-one counseling services
Bid match services – electronic leads for federal bid opportunities
Assistance with identifying bid opportunities and past procurement histories
Assistance with:
Registrations
o System for Award Management (federal contracting)
o PA Supplier Portal (state contracting)
o DIBBS – Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System
o ECMS – Electronic Construction Management System (working with PennDOT)
Certifications
o 8(a)
o Small Disadvantaged Business
o HUB zone
o Veteran Owned / Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
o Woman Owned / Minority or Women Business Enterprise
Review bid proposals
Provide military specifications and standards within limitations
Developing a capabilities statement
Access to workshops and networking events
Assistance does not end with the award. Once award is received, many businesses still need assistance
in “what next”. Some of the questions, the PTAC is here to help with include: how do I receive
payment, meet performance, or keep in compliance.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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YEAR IN REVIEW
North Central Procurement Technical Assistance Center
July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018
Number of New Clients 37
Counseling Time (hours) 310:06:00
Participated Events 12
Number of Prime Awards by DoD 97
Dollar Value of Prime Awards by DoD $3,017,950.11
Number of State awards 4
Contract Awards by State and local governments $809,516.10
EVENTS
Showcase for Commerce / Johnstown, PA BAE Supplier Briefing / Johnstown, PA
DYNET Erie Gov’t Contracting Event C3 Pittsburgh Gov’t Networking Event
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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WEDnetPA TRAINING PROGRAM MAKES PA COMPANIES MORE COMPETITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE
Many employers and employees in our region have benefited from training dollars made available by
the Department of Community and Economic Development. Developed specifically for manufacturing
and technology based businesses, employers utilize these dollars to train new and existing employees
for skills sets needed to be successful in the workplace.
North Central Impact
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Expenditures Companies/Contracts # of Employees Trained
$198,914.90 ES 35 Companies 1,862Trained ES
$124,157.20 AT 53 Contracts 230 Trained AT
$323,072.10 Total 30 ES / 23 AT 2,092 Total*
* Number may be duplicated
Types of Training Completed
Essential Skills (ES) Advanced Technology (AT)
AED/First Aid/CPR Access 2013
ARC Flash Training CNC / CAD Programming
Basic Assembly Crystal Report Writing
Blueprint Reading Die Setter Module 3
Basic Math Electrical Discharge Machine Programming
Communications Electrical Troubleshooting
Die Setter Module 1, 2 and 3 Esprit Programming
Electrical Training Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Furnace Training Macola ERP
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Managing CREO
Manufacturing Fundamentals MasterCAM Training
Harassment, Bullying and Intimidation Minitab Training
Hazard Communications NX CAM
Hydraulics PC-DMIS for CMM
IATF 16949 Auditor Training Shoptec 2
Leadership Solid Edge/Solid Works
Microsoft Office Products SPEL Language Programming
Quality Control
Root Cause Analysis
Safety Training
Supervisor Training
Welding
*Snapshot of trainings, not all inclusive
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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Human Resources
The mission of the Human Resource Department is to provide quality services and support in
employment, training, employee relations, benefits, compensation and safety. Create and maintain a
foundation which will enable North Central to promote the development, the involvement, and the
retention of its employees to ensure customer satisfaction.
The Human Resource Department of North Central is responsible for and oversees employee relations
for 51 full time staff, plus additional part-time staff as well as the Stackpole Hall/PHEAA Program.
The Department continues to update all policies and procedures in accordance with the constant changes
in Governmental policies.
COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES
Periodic review and as necessary, revising of personnel policies for Board approval
Assist in the development and review of job descriptions
Initiate the design for the establishment of an employee recruitment system
Review (evaluate) the Commission’s salary structure and compensation system with
recommendations for Board review
Provide direction and oversight on an on-going basis to the Executive Director and appropriate
staff regarding human resources issues
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dan Freeburg, Elk County Commissioner/Board Member; Jeff Pisarcik, Jefferson County
Commissioner/Board Member; Eric M. Bridges, NC Staff; Jim Swanson, NC Staff; Cheryl
DePanfilis, NC Staff.
HIGHLIGHTS
Continued research of North Central’s Handbook and the policies implemented
Continued enhancement to the Employee Management Process
Attended webinars and training pertaining to the Opioid Crisis in PA & Elk County, Creating a
Drug Free Workplace, MIP User Group – Human Resource Management Suite
Consulted with broker on most cost effective hospitalization, vision, dental, and life insurance
plans
Successful completion of the annual Performance Reviews
Compiled information for Baker Tilly, auditors of North Central’s Retirement Plan, and filed
Form 5500
Implementation of new payroll system
Due to lack of funding for Workforce Operations eighteen employees were furloughed
The Human Resource Department maintains representation at the administrative level on the North
Central Management Team, and other committees as appropriate.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Information Systems
The Technology Department at North Central had a very productive fiscal year. Numerous advances
were made in our internal network infrastructure. Data flow was enhanced by upgrading our network
backbone to fiber. The State Broadband Middle Mile System continues to rely on NCP to support last
mile clients throughout northern Pennsylvania. Listed are some of the higher profile accomplishments
performed during the year. The department also provided technical support to all North Central staff.
With the loss of the Workforce contract, Jim Swanson was part of the agency layoffs. We would like to
thank Jim for his many years of service. He will be missed.
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES
Security and Disaster backups; continue to add new files and monitor daily for successful
completion.
Replaced lightning damaged radios in Clinton County, Jefferson County, and Lycoming County.
Ed Matts met with Clarion tech group to assist in their “Cool and Connected” project.
Provide technology and telecommunication infrastructure support to outside entities.
Maintain and support Internet service.
Provide Telecommunication and Media support.
KEY ACTIVITIES/OUTCOMES FOR THIS PERIOD
Upgraded the WiFi System and security camera for the PA Game Commission at the new Elk
Viewing site at Winslow Hill in Benezette.
Made substantial changes to our time reporting system to do quarterly payroll accruals.
Procure and install a wildcard SSL Security Certificate that will allow for secure access to GIS
domains. The wildcard feature allows all sub-domains of ncentral.com the ability to utilize SSL.
As part of the partnership with the PA Game Commission, North Central has installed the Elk
Camera at the Dents Run Viewing Area again this season.
The Elk Camera at the Dents Run Viewing will remain active all year. It will only be shut down
for hunting season.
Another camera was installed at the Winslow Hill viewing area for the PA Game Commission.
This camera was used for security and monitoring activity at the parking area.
Four security cameras were installed at the main entrance to North Central.
Replaced all network equipment at Macbeth’s Cabins do to lightning damage.
The Pennsylvania State Police Ridgway Barracks and Elk County 911 are now sharing CAD
location data and voice-over IP phones. North Central installed a wireless link directly from
the 911 site to the State Police site.
I.T. staff has replaced our in-house network backbone link to our servers with fiber. This will
eliminate the traffic bottlenecks that were beginning to occur.
We established a partnership with PA Great Outdoors and installed two cameras for them. One
at the Pale Whale in Cook Forest and the second is at the Allegheny Grille in Foxburg. Both
cameras can be viewed on the PAGO you tube page.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Added new Broadband customer this year.
o Two new customers in the Phillipsburg area.
o Clearfield Metal Technologies in Clearfield.
o One new customer in Cook Forest
o Center County HAM Club
o Cactus Wellhead at the DuBois Airport.
o Supplied internet to the airplane hangar to allow them to remotely turn on the oil
heaters on the planes.
We have been getting good leads from the ENGAGE program through the Enterprise
Development staff.
Install new software to monitor the microwave radio on the WAN.
Replaced the security cameras at the 911.
Installed Raspberry Pie computers at the 911 to monitor the camera system.
Worked with Elk and McKean county 911 to share radio resources
Worked with workforce Solutions to prepare all workforce equipment to be turned over to them.
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NORTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
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North Central Workforce Operations
Due to lack of funding, June 30, 2018 was the last day for North Central Workforce Operations. We
wish to thank those staff, who for many years, worked to help clients find sustaining jobs, thus helping
to better their lives and benefit their communities.
We wish those listed below good luck in their future endeavors.
WORKFORCE OPERATIONS STAFF
Susan Basile - Employability Counselor – 17 years
Blythe Brunner - Workforce Development Systems Director – 26 years
Tom Bundy - Employability Counselor – 16 years
Annette Campbell - Business Service Representative – 14 years
Diane Corey - Business Service Representative – 19 years
Ann Dixon - Instructor – 28 years
Shawn Evans - Business Service Representative – 20 years
Pattie Fitzsimmons - Business Service Representative – 16 years
Joe Fritz - Employability Counselor – 2 years
Judy Galsick - Employability Counselor – 11 years
Larry Horning - Director of Workforce Operations – 34 years
Troy Johnson - Employability Counselor – 12 years
Russ Krise - Employability Counselor – 8 months
Kathleen Margle - Employability Counselor – 18 years
Brenda McGarvey - Employability Counselor – 8 months
Teresa Neal - Business Service Representative – 22 years
Lisa Springer - Financial Assistant/Administrative Assistant – 21 years
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
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PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Women, Infants, and
Children Program staff members strive to promote and support healthy eating and activity habits.
Healthy eating begins at birth. One major decision that every pregnant woman faces is whether to
breastfeed or formula feed her baby. Many facets come into play while this choice is being made, such
as: How did other family members feed their babies? Will the new mother have support in the home?
What do the pregnant mother and her significant other know about the benefits of breastfeeding? Is
there a medical condition or other contraindication to breastfeeding? How does the individual feel
about the idea of breastfeeding? WIC Program staff members are charged with educating pregnant
women about the benefits of breastfeeding and supporting each woman’s decision on how she will feed
her baby. Breastfeeding support is an integral part in helping our breastfeeding mothers succeed! As we
near the year 2020, North Central continues to evaluate our local agency success at helping our nation
meet the Healthy People 2020 Objectives. This document includes several objectives related to infant
health. Two objectives are to increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed and to reduce the
proportion of breastfed infants who receive formula supplementation within the first two days of life.
Early and exclusive breastfeeding with the introduction of appropriate complementary foods around six
months of age ensures that both mom and baby will receive the maximum health benefits of
breastfeeding. The graphs below indicate the breastfeeding duration rates and fully breastfeeding rates
over the past five years.
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
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The Pennsylvania WIC Program has a “no formula for the first month” rule in place for current
breastfeeding mothers. Each breastfeeding woman and her infant are thoroughly evaluated at the WIC
clinic by a professional staff member. The initial assessment includes evaluation of the infant (including
weight gain/loss and number of wet/soiled diapers) and a review of the dietary questionnaire/nutritional
status. If the initial assessment identifies areas of concern, a detailed breastfeeding assessment is
completed. Individuals may be referred to his/her physician and follow-up at the WIC clinic is
scheduled as deemed necessary (daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly).
In addition to the support provided by the professional WIC Program staff, North Central employs two
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to provide basic breastfeeding promotion and support. From July 1,
2017 through June 30, 2018, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors reached out to program participants on
2,117 different occasions. These contacts consisted primarily of phone conversations and text messages.
Breastfeeding support is available during non-traditional working hours through our peer counselors or
through the WIC Breastfeeding Warm-line. North Central WIC employs two individuals with the CLC
(Certified Lactation Counselor) credentials. Each Certified Lactation Counselor must complete
continuing education credits and re-apply for certification every three years.
On August 1, 2016, North Central WIC was recognized by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for
our efforts in providing exceptional breastfeeding support. North Central WIC received the “Gold:
WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence for Exemplary Breastfeeding Support and Practice” award. This distinguished award is in effect for 3 years from the date of issuance and was presented to
Local WIC Programs across the Mid-Atlantic Region (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia). North Central WIC was
one of two Pennsylvania Local WIC Agencies to receive the award. We will be eligible to apply for
continued recognition with the release of the 2019 application.
Here is what some of our moms have to say about our breastfeeding support program:
The hard work and dedication of the North Central WIC Program staff is changing lives! Small, subtle
changes in an individual’s lifestyle choices can have everlasting effects for years to come.
Mission Statement: To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five
who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy
eating, and referrals to health care.
“My LC is wonderful and
checks up on me at least
once/week. She answers all of
my questions. She has been a
huge help and blessing. Thank
you for having a great
program.”
“I love the WIC
Program. Thank you
for all the support!”
“Staff is very helpful and
they really seem like
they care. They made
sure all of my questions
were answered.”
“Love that this resource is
offered!”
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NORTH CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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North Central Board of Directors
NAME ORGANIZATION NAME ORGANIZATION
* H. James Thomas Cameron County Commissioner * Jeffrey Pisarcik Jefferson County Commissioner
Lori Reed Cameron County Commissioner Jack Matson Jefferson County Commissioner
* William Bogart Small Business Consultant * James Sleigh ProChemTech International Inc.
Bruno Carnovale Mayor, Borough of Emporium Bradley Lashinsky Jefferson Co. Dept. of Develop.
Lynn Crosby Cameron Co, Planning Comm. Robert Cherubini Brockway School Board
David Greene Northern Tier Community Action Jill Martin-Rend BC3 @ Brockway
* Mark McCracken Clearfield County Commissioner * Al Pingie McKean County Commissioner
John Sobel Clearfield County Commissioner Carol Duffy McKean County Commissioner
Diane Bernardo DuBois City Council * Susan Zook Wilson Zook Motors Inc.
Jodi Brennan Clearfield Co. Planning Comm. Jeremy Morey McKean Co. Planning Comm.
Gary Gilbert Mayor, City of DuBois Dr. Livingston Alexander University of Pittsburgh/Bradford
Mark Breakey CNB Bank Tim Yohe Corydon Township Supervisor
* Daniel Freeburg Elk County Commissioner Thomas Riel Mayor, City of Bradford
* Matthew Quesenberry Elk County Commissioner Sara Andrews (Alt.) Office of Econ. & Com. Dev.
8Jo** John Blauser ARC Metals Corporation * Douglas Morley Potter County Commissioner
Sam MacDonald Elk County Catholic School System Paul Heimel Potter County Commissioner
Jodi Foster Elk County Planning Commission Will Hunt Potter County Planning Comm.
Laurie Storrar Jones Township Supervisor Thomas Jacoby Allegany Township Supervisor
Tim Pearson City Manager of St. Marys
* Executive Committee
Solicitor
Thomas G.G. Coppolo
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NORTH CENTRAL STAFF
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North Central Staff
EXECUTIVE STAFF TITLE WOMEN, INFANTS & CHLDREN TITLE
Eric M. Bridges Executive Director Julie Kasmierski WIC Director/Registered Nurse
Mary Lou Jessop Executive Secretary Laura Wildnauer Nutritionist
Heather Bash Registered Nurse
ACCOUNTING Rebecca Brickley Nutritionist
James Chorney Director of Finance Mary DeLucia Registered Dietitian
Shelly Caggiano Financial Assistant Christina Dilts Nutrition Aide
Katie Krise Financial Assistant Denise Hetrick Registered Nurse
Bonnie Kelly Retail Store
Coor./Nutrition Aide
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Christi Jarbeck Nutrition Aide
Amy Kessler
Director of Community Development/Regional Planning
Amanda Margeson Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Kurt Barclay GIS Director Angela Martin Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Tom Buck Transportation Planning Coordinator
Kristie Sorg Competent Professional Authority (CPA)
Bob Rusiewski ARC/EDA Director Mary Thorwart Secretary/Clinic Clerk
J. Barry Mayes Systems Marketing Coor.
Rachel Wolfel Community Development Coor. WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Larry Horning Director of Operations
Christine Perneski Director Enterprise Development
Blythe Brunner Workforce Systems Director
Jennifer Hibbard Loan Director Sue Basil Employability Counselor
Donna Hottel Director Procurement Assistance Tom Bundy Employability Counselor
Kristi Wendel Loan Portfolio Coordinator Annette Campbell Business Service Rep.
Deb Delhunty Administrative Assistant Megan Chase Business Service Rep.
FACILITIES/BLDG./GROUND Diane Corey Business Service Rep.
Dave Puncheon Director of Facilities Operations Ann Dixon Employability Counselor
Randy Main Maintenance Supervisor Shawn Evans Business Service Rep.
HUMAN RESOURCES Kate Feely Employability Counselor
Cheryl DePanfilis Human Resource Manager Patti Fitzsimmons Business Service Rep.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Joe Fritz Employability Counselor
Jim Swanson Director of Information Systems Judy Galsick Employability Counselor
Edward Matts Technology Director Troy Johnson Employability Counselor
Tina Wehler IT Coordinator Russell Krise Employability Counselor
Kathleen Margle Employability Counselor
Brenda McGarvey Employability Counselor
Teresa Neal Business Service Rep.
Lisa Springer Secretary
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Contact Information
DOUG MORLEY
BOARD CHAIRMAN
MATT QUESENBERRY 1ST VICE CHAIR
JEFF PISARCIK
2ND VICE CHAIR
Tel 814.274.8290 x202
Fax 814.274.8284
Tel 814.776.5312
Fax 814.776.5379
Tel 814.849.1600
Fax 814.849.4084
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
49 Ridgmont Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
Tel 814.773.3162
Fax 814.772.7045
www.ncentral.com