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Bucks County public meetings in 2022

55 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to set 2022 contribution, 2023 interest rate

The Bucks County Retirement Board will vote on the county's 2022 Annual Required Contribution and set the 2023 interest rate. It will also consider service credit purchases for three employees, approve 2023 meeting dates, and discuss a fee proposal and an investment advisor RFP.

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Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to approve over $2M in contracts for social services, corrections, and facilities

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and resolutions, including agreements for support services, foster care, corrections programs, and facility upgrades. A presentation from the 2022 Poet Laureate of Bucks County Community College is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County adopts 2023 budget with no tax increases

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 County Budget, tax levies, and appropriations. The board also passed a series of consent agenda items including multiple service contracts and legal settlements.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 18:00

County Commissioners

Commissioners to set salaries for elected officials

The Bucks County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to set salaries for several elected officials, including themselves. The meeting includes public comment and approval of past minutes.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approve multi-year salary increases for elected officials

The Board of Commissioners approved a series of 1% salary increases for specific elected officials effective annually from 2024 through 2027. These officials will also receive the same benefits package provided to non-union employees during those periods.

Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Salary Board to vote on 2023 COLA exception list for 16 positions

The Bucks County Salary Board will consider approving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) exception list for 16 non-represented positions, including solicitors, board members, and a district attorney, effective January 1, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting 2023 meeting dates.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $8.7M emergency radio system contract and ARPA funding for EMS

The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a regular agenda with ARPA-funded EMS support. Key items include an $8.7 million contract with Motorola for the countywide emergency radio system, over $2 million in ARPA funding for multiple rescue squads, and a $4.6 million health insurance contract. The meeting also includes presentations from the Opioid Advisory Committee and recognition of peace officers.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $5.5M in ARPA funding for non-profit rescue squads

The Board of Commissioners approved $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support non-profit emergency medical services. They also passed a series of consent agenda contracts for health, housing, and infrastructure, and adopted $375,000 in budget adjustments.

Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 10:00

Board of Elections

Board to hear challenges to provisional ballots

The Board of Elections is meeting to consider challenges to provisional ballots from the recent election. The agenda consists only of this hearing and the call to order and adjournment.

Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 10:00

Board of Elections

Board to decide on disputed ballots from Nov. 8 election

The Bucks County Board of Elections will discuss and decide on the status of segregated ballots and provisional ballots from the November 8, 2022, General Election. Items include ballots with signature, date, or secrecy envelope deficiencies, as well as multi-ballot drop-box incidents. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to consider three part-time service purchases and review Principal fee schedule

The Retirement Board will consider requests to purchase part-time service for Mark J. Capper, Karen L. Dumont-Korizis, and Amanda Vershinin, and review a Principal fee schedule proposal. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a secretary report.

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Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $3.7M in federal housing grants and dozens of contracts

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing over 30 contracts and grants, including a $3.67 million HUD grant award for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs, a $975,000 contract for youth independent living services, and a $928,000 contract for out-of-school youth job training. The regular agenda includes board appointments and $11,600 in civic grants. Public comment is taken in two sessions, first on agenda items and then on any topic.

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve multiple service contracts and board appointments

The Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent agenda items including ARPA funding for senior centers, youth services, and IT hardware. They also confirmed appointments to the Housing Authority and Human Relations Council and approved several civic contributions.

Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 10:30

Board of Elections

Board to discuss segregated and provisional ballots from Nov. 8 election

The Bucks County Board of Elections will meet to discuss ballots that were segregated during the November 8, 2022, General Election, including those with signature, date, and secrecy envelope deficiencies, as well as multi-ballot drop-box incidents and ballots not properly received. The board will also discuss the status of provisional ballots cast in that election. Public comment will be taken on agenda items.

Bucks County Administration Building, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Doylestown
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Salary Board to approve minutes and salary actions

The Bucks County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider salary board actions. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no specific salary changes or new proposals listed.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to approve opioid settlement, ARPA funds, and contracts

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and funding approvals, including a $4.5 million opioid settlement, ARPA-funded senior and mental health services, and contracts for youth programs. A regular agenda includes budget adjustments and board appointments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approve opioid settlement funds and various service contracts

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda featuring multiple social service contracts and the receipt of $4,504,606.99 in National Opioid Settlement funds. The board also adopted a budget adjustment for the Board of Elections and confirmed several board appointments.

Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $1.3M bridge rehab and dozens of social service contracts

The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with over 50 contracts and grants, including a $1.345 million rehabilitation of Bridge #36 on Stockton Avenue in New Hope, and numerous social service agreements for mental health, early intervention, homelessness prevention, and housing. The meeting also includes presentations on a Bridge Clinic and Human Services Appreciation, plus public comments on agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $1.3M bridge rehab and dozens of contracts

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda containing dozens of contracts and resolutions, including a $1.345 million contract for rehabilitation of Bridge #36 on Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek in New Hope Borough. They also approved a $149,955 contract increase for a Children's Partial Hospitalization Program in Lower Bucks, a $934,416 early intervention services contract, and a $1.1 million early intervention contract. A regular agenda resolution approved $50,772 in ARPA funding for Bensalem Senior Citizens Association senior center services.

Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board considers five service purchase requests

The Retirement Board will vote on five requests to purchase various types of leave and service time for individual employees, including leave of absence, workers' compensation, FMLA, and part-time or military service. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and a secretary's report.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for October 5, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting and previous Salary Board actions.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider $12 million bond re-issuance for Pickering Manor

The Bucks County Commissioners will review a series of service contracts for seniors, youth, and workforce development. The body is also discussing budget adjustments related to the sale of county property and a public transportation study for Upper Bucks.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved $4.5M budget adjustment for sale of county property

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.5 million budget adjustment to account for the sale of county property. They also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, including over $1.3 million for children's services and $220,000 for home-delivered meals. The board appointed Gail Humphrey to the Housing Authority and approved $4,000 in civic contributions to the Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless and Immigrant Rights Action.

Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 11:30

Board of Elections

Bucks elections board to weigh 2020 record retention, ballot items

The Bucks County Board of Elections will vote on meeting minutes, library lease extensions, a video retention policy, and whether to keep 2020 election records beyond the current 22-month period. The board will also hear an update on RNC litigation and county curing procedures, and discuss ballot return site dates and ballot preparation.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Bucks County Retirement Board meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022

The Board will review the August minutes and secretary report. Discussion includes a request regarding FMLA absent time and a review of an allocation to Blackstone.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners review various service contracts and grant agreements

The Commissioners are reviewing a wide range of resolutions including contract renewals for emergency response systems, mental health services, and election support. The agenda also includes funding for community development, public safety training, and infrastructure maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $2.4M farmhouse renovation for African American Museum

The Bucks County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with dozens of contracts and resolutions, including a $2.389 million general construction contract for the restoration and renovation of a farmhouse for the African American Museum of Bucks County. They also approved a marketing agreement with 5G LLC for cellular company leases on county properties, budget adjustments for emergency rental assistance, and several personnel actions and board appointments. The meeting included a proclamation declaring October 2, 2022 as 'Upstander Day' and an update on opioid settlement fund expenditures.

Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for September 7, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting and previous board actions.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners to vote on numerous service contracts and legal settlement

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a wide range of service contracts for human services, juvenile probation, and corrections. The agenda includes a legal settlement payment and a change to the public comment time limit for agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved $1M+ in contracts and a settlement

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda containing dozens of contracts and grants, including a $337,500 litigation settlement in the Freitag estate case. They also approved a $160,000 HOME grant to Habitat for Humanity for a single-family home in Bristol Borough, and ratified a collective bargaining arbitration award for 240 corrections and related staff. Public comment time was extended to accommodate all speakers.

Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board considers legal representation for securities class action

The Board will review the July Secretary Report and minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting. A primary item involves approving a legal engagement for potential litigation regarding Covetrus, Inc. securities.

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Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners to vote on agricultural easements and service contracts

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several agricultural conservation easements and a variety of service contracts for health, human services, and infrastructure. The agenda includes funding for veterans' affairs and the replacement of a bridge in New Britain Township.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $1.4M contract for disability residential services

The Bucks County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, including a $1.4M contract for residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and two agricultural conservation easements totaling over $428,000. They also approved a $200,000 ARPA grant to establish a veterans' affairs office at Bucks County Community College and a $300,000 contract increase for Recovery House funding. All votes were 3-0.

Fri Aug 12, 2022 · 11:30

Board of Elections

Bucks County Board of Elections discusses polling place and drop box security

The Board of Elections will review a change to a Springfield Township polling location and discuss security or staffing for drop boxes. The meeting includes a proposed relocation from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Passer Community Center.

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Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 09:30

General

Bucks County Salary Board meets August 3, 2022

The Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting and review Salary Board actions. The agenda consists of procedural items.

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Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners consider $61 million in federal funds and community college financing

The Board of Commissioners will review various contracts for senior services, child welfare, and infrastructure. Key actions include accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and considering an ordinance for community college capital project financing.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves $61M ARPA funds and $15M college bond

The Bucks County Commissioners approved acceptance of $61,017,041 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and enacted Ordinance #169, authorizing up to $15 million in bonds for a Bucks County Community College capital project. The consent agenda and regular agenda resolutions were approved unanimously (3-0), including contracts for senior centers, child services, and a bridge rehabilitation. No items were denied or tabled.

Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Bucks County Retirement Board to review service purchases and investment allocation

The Retirement Board will meet to consider requests to purchase part-time service for two individuals. The board will also review the allocation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners to vote on land preservation and various service contracts

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of consent and regular agenda items, including agricultural land preservation and ARPA-funded health and human services. The meeting includes approvals for IT infrastructure upgrades and community development grants.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $674K network equipment purchase for Justice Center

The Bucks County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and funding allocations, including ARPA-funded purchases and service agreements. Notable approvals include a $674,034.95 network equipment purchase for the Justice Center, a $1.98 million ARPA grant for staff bonuses, and a $181,740 agricultural conservation easement. The meeting was adjourned with a 3-0 vote.

Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for July 6, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the June 1, 2022 meeting and approve Salary Board actions.

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Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners to vote on various service contracts and budget adjustments

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of contract amendments and new agreements for human services, public safety, and infrastructure. The meeting includes budget adjustments for COVID-19 stimulus and capital funds, as well as two board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $391,730 ARPA-funded Workforce on Wheels vehicle

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a $391,730 ARPA-funded purchase of a Workforce on Wheels (WOW) mobile unit to deliver PA CareerLink services countywide, along with a $213,142 CDBG contract for a street medicine program to assist the homeless. The board also approved a large consent agenda of contracts, including a $223,172 shared housing MOU, a $170,124 early intervention contract increase, and a $61,590.70 Vivitrol contract increase for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program. All votes were 3-0.

Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to review service purchase requests

The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and a secretary report. The board will consider requests to purchase service credits for two individuals.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County considers $46 million health services contract for correctional facilities

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a series of contracts and resolutions, including significant ARPA-funded hiring bonuses for human services. The meeting includes a vote on a used car lemon law ordinance and several legal settlements.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves $46M PrimeCare health contract for jails

The Bucks County Commissioners approved a $46,047,152.69 contract with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. to provide health services at all correctional facilities and the youth detention center for five years. They also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts, including ARPA-funded bonuses for human services staff, and passed a Used Car Lemon Law ordinance. Board reappointments to the community college board passed 2-1 after a failed amendment.

Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for June 1, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting and approve previous Salary Board actions.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners consider $1.3 million law library materials contract

Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a variety of service contracts, grant acceptances, and personnel actions. The agenda includes several funding approvals for social services, public health, and infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $1.3M law library contract, 2-1

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,325,772 contract with Thomson Reuters for law library print materials and subscriptions, with Commissioner Marseglia opposing. The board also approved a consent agenda of contracts and grants, personnel actions, a board appointment, and a $1,500 civic contribution. No public comments were made on agenda items.

Wed May 18, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to consider three service-purchase requests

The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a secretary's report. The main substantive items are three requests from employees to purchase leave, FMLA, or part-time service time toward their pensions. The board will also review its allocation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

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Wed May 18, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners review various service contracts and infrastructure projects

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a consent agenda containing numerous contract increases, extensions, and new service agreements. These items cover departments including Adult Probation, Area Agency on Aging, Children & Youth, and General Services.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approve $1.07M bridge rehab and numerous contracts

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda containing dozens of contracts and resolutions, including a $1,068,474.70 contract for rehabilitation of Bridge #270 on Roudenbush Road. They also approved regular agenda items for leadership training and adding Berks County to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force, plus personnel actions and civic contributions. All votes were 3-0.

Wed May 4, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meets to approve minutes and actions

This is a procedural meeting of the Bucks County Salary Board. The board will consider approving the minutes from its April 6, 2022 meeting and any salary board actions, with no specific items listed on the agenda.

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Wed May 4, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $935,950 electronic poll book purchase

The Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine contracts and a regular agenda with more significant items. The most consequential item is a $935,950 contract with KnowInk, LLC for electronic poll books, which is on the regular agenda. Other notable items include a resolution supporting mental health funding and a contract for architectural design services for the Lower Bucks Government Services Center.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves $935,950 electronic poll books purchase

The Bucks County Commissioners approved a $935,950 contract with KnowInk, LLC for electronic poll books, along with a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and a resolution supporting mental health funding. They also approved an $88,150 architectural design contract for the Lower Bucks Government Services Center and several personnel actions and appointments. The meeting included proclamations for Older Americans Month, Community Action Month, and Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day.

Wed Apr 20, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County commissioners to approve dozens of contracts, ARPA-funded services

The Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a large consent agenda of routine contracts and resolutions, plus a regular agenda with trail and grant items. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts for senior services, children and youth programs, and ARPA-funded initiatives, along with several smaller operational contracts. The regular agenda includes an easement for the Neshaminy Greenway Trail, a grant for the Newtown Rail Trail, and a trail gap study application.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to consider pension orders and service purchase

The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine pension matters, including approving minutes, receiving a secretary report, and voting on two Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and a service purchase request. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $2M conservation easement, contracts, union pacts

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a regular agenda item approving a $2 million agricultural conservation easement on a 67-acre farm in Middletown Township. They will also consider budget adjustments, personnel actions, and board appointments. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person for agenda items and two minutes for all items.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves $2M conservation easement on 67-acre Stone farm

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $2,000,000 agricultural conservation easement on the 67-acre Stone farm in Middletown Township, preserving it from development. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts, including a $195,000 wilderness program for youthful offenders, ARPA-funded mental health upgrades, and a $602,761.50 lease for PA CareerLink office space. Union contracts for AFSCME and the Peace Officers Association were ratified, and several board appointments were made, including Brian Reimers to the Library Board despite public opposition.

Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board meets to approve salary actions and minutes

The Bucks County Salary Board is holding a routine meeting to approve the minutes from its March 2, 2022 meeting and to approve salary board actions. The agenda includes public comment periods and a section for other matters, but no specific salary decisions or dollar amounts are listed. This is largely procedural, with no substantive items detailed in the agenda.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to vote on two service purchase requests

The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approval of minutes and the secretary's report. The main business is two requests to purchase service credit: one for part-time service and one for non-intervening military service. No other substantive actions are listed.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

County to vote on Responsible Contractor Ordinance amendments

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on amendments to the Responsible Contractor Ordinance (No. 167) and consider a large consent agenda of contracts, including senior services, foster care, and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comment periods, and several budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves Responsible Contractor Ordinance amendments (3-0)

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 167, amending the Responsible Contractor Ordinance to require a higher percentage of skilled craft personnel on public works projects and add protections for the county. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts, two agricultural conservation easements, a budget adjustment, personnel actions, and civic contributions, all by 3-0 votes. No items were denied or tabled.

Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Salary Board to approve minutes and actions

This is a procedural meeting of the Bucks County Salary Board. The board will consider approving the minutes from its February 2, 2022 meeting and any salary board actions. No specific items are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners vote on opioid settlement for co-responder program and 2021 budget shifts

The Bucks County Commissioners will approve a series of routine service contracts for seniors, youth, and workforce development. The regular agenda includes authorizing the settlement of opioid-related claims to fund the Co-Responder program and adjusting the 2021 operating budget with a net $464,000 increase to the General Fund. The body will also confirm appointments to several advisory boards and approve small grants to local organizations.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to consider service purchases and investment review

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider requests to purchase service time for three employees. The board will also review its allocation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $2M Stone farm conservation easement

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a $2 million agricultural conservation easement for the 67-acre Stone farm in Middletown Township, which was tabled from a previous meeting. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and purchases, such as a $3 million behavioral health contract with Penn Foundation and the purchase of police vehicles. The meeting also includes commendations, a NAACP presentation, and the launch of a county podcast.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County commissioners approve consent agenda, table $2M farm easement

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a 3-0 consent agenda containing numerous contracts and purchases, including a $3,015,988 contract with Penn Foundation for behavioral health services and a $750,000 increase for the Bucks Emergency Rental Assistance program. They tabled a resolution to approve a $2,000,000 agricultural conservation easement on the Stone farm in Middletown Township. The board also approved personnel actions, a board appointment, and civic contributions, and heard that the county expects to receive close to $45 million from an opioid litigation settlement.

Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board to approve salary actions and minutes

The Bucks County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from January 3 and 5, 2022, and to approve salary board actions. The agenda includes public comment periods and other matters, but no specific salary decisions are listed.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Bucks County Commissioners to vote on contracts, rail trail, and housing aid

The Bucks County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on a consent agenda of routine contracts and a regular agenda with more substantial items. Key actions include approving contracts for youth services, housing assistance, and the Newtown Rail Trail, as well as a lease revision with SEPTA. The meeting also includes public comment periods and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $210K design contract for Newtown Rail Trail Phase 2

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all consent agenda items and regular agenda resolutions, including a $210,210 contract for design and engineering services for Phase 2 of the Newtown Rail Trail. They also approved a $235,830.64 contract increase for construction due to stormwater issues, and a $1.96M insurance contract package. All votes were 3-0.

Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 09:30

Retirement Board

Retirement Board to consider service purchases and fund review

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider two service purchase requests. They will also review an allocation to Patriot Financial Partners, IV LP. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions expected.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

County to vote on ordinance regulating massage therapy establishments

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on Ordinance #166 to regulate massage therapy establishments and promote fair labor practices. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and grants, such as a $920,347 grant for adult probation, a $2,864,554 contract for supported living services, and a $40 million bond authorization for Delaware Valley University. Several items are subject to final approval by the county solicitor.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves Ordinance #166 regulating massage establishments

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #166, which regulates massage therapy establishments and promotes fair labor practices, making Bucks the first county in the state to enact such an ordinance. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, tabled one item (Sheriff's outside counsel), and made several board appointments and civic contributions.

Wed Jan 5, 2022 · 09:30

Salary Board

Salary Board meets to approve actions and hear public comment

This is a routine meeting of the Bucks County Salary Board. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comment on the agenda, approval of prior board actions, other matters, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

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Wed Jan 5, 2022 · 10:30

County Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on $13.5M UASI grant and COVID test kit purchases

The Bucks County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a regular agenda with resolutions, including a disaster emergency declaration and COVID-19 related purchases. They will also elect officers and make board appointments. The agenda includes a mix of routine approvals and more significant items like a $13.5 million federal grant and COVID test kit purchases.

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✓ Decided: Bucks County approves $2.78M COVID test kit purchase, ratifies disaster declaration

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a regular agenda including a $2.78 million purchase of COVID-19 antigen home test kits and ratification of a disaster emergency declaration through January 31, 2022. They also approved phase two of the Bucks Business Recovery Grant Program, with one grant to Shear Style, Inc. approved 2-0-1 due to Commissioner DiGirolamo's recusal. The board elected Robert Harvie as Chair, Diane Ellis-Marseglia as Vice-Chair, and Gene DiGirolamo as Secretary for 2022.

Mon Jan 3, 2022 · 09:15

Salary Board

Bucks County Salary Board organizes for 2022 and adopts Manning Table

The Bucks County Salary Board is meeting to organize for 2022, approve prior meeting minutes, and adopt the Manning Table, which outlines county staffing positions and salaries. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or policy decisions listed.

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