Centre County, PA
Recent Centre County public meeting topics include contracts & procurement, budget & taxes, public safety, housing, planning & zoning, development projects.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Public safety
- Housing
- Planning & zoning
- Development projects
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Technology
Recent Centre County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes
Get Centre County meeting alerts
One email when Centre County posts a new agenda or minutes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
Centre CountyPA averageUS Census ACS
👤 Members & officials (20)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Agricultural Land Preservation Board
- T. Boldin
- T. Songer
- R. Hoover
- R. Wheland
- J. Myers
- L. Hood
- J. Homan
- C. Harding
- J. Heckman
- G. Warner
- H. Ishler
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Denny Hameister
- Rich Francke
- Chris Kunes
- Michele Barbin
- Andrea Pandolfi
- Jenn Shufran
- Deb Simoncek
- Bob Dannaker
- Lisa Ford
Municipal budget
Total revenue$89.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$102.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$33.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$18.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$650 (FY2023)
Upcoming
📅 Subscribe to Centre County meetings — new meetings appear in your calendar automatically
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board approves $136,669 in grants for victim services and $215,000 for housing projects
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve funding for victim services and sustainable housing, along with several contract renewals for mental health and child welfare providers. The agenda includes the approval of a bid advertisement for probation office renovations and the adoption of a proclamation for Hunger Action Month. Most items are routine administrative actions or contract renewals with state funding matches.
- Approve $136,669 in grants for Rights and Services (RASA) and Victim of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) programs
- Approve $215,000 in CASH Grant awards for four housing projects, including State College Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity
- Approve Hoffman Leakey Architects to advertise bids for Centre County Probation Department Office Renovations
- Renew contracts for mental health services with Blair Therapies ($100,000) and Cen-Clear Child Service ($60,000)
- Approve lease renewal for office at 121 South Pugh Street with S-C Joint Venture, not to exceed $243,000 over three years
budgethousinghuman-servicescontractspublic-safety
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1 , 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Prison Board of Inspectors
Board considers approving personnel action for the position of Warden
The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will hold a hybrid meeting on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The primary item of new business is the consideration of a personnel action for the position of Warden. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comment and announcements regarding the next meeting on September 10, 2026.
- Consideration to approve personnel action for the position of Warden
correctionspersonnelprison
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Board of Inspectors
Meeting Agenda
September 2, 2026 10:00 AM
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Comment
III.
New Business
a. Consideration to approve personnel action for the position of Warden
IV.
Announcements
a. Next meeting September 10, 2026, at 0800
V.
Adjournment
Zoom Link for September 2, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89667577335?pwd=
EkLU8ZQxjs6CPwCO2DmBRU5bVEUCyS.1
Meeting ID: 896 6757 7335
Passcode: 148992
*** The Board of Inspectors
meetings will be hybrid-style
meetings, with the option of
attending in-person or remotely.
The monthly meetings will be
held in the Community Room at
the Centre County Correctional
Facility at 8:00 am. ***
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee reviews July financial reports and 2025 audit update
The Centre County Finance Committee will approve the minutes from its August 6, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a review of the 2025 audit update, interest earnings for July, and the financial report for July. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.
- Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting
- Review of 2025 audit update
- Review of interest earnings for July
- Review of financial report for July
budgetfinanceauditcounty-government
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on
matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners. For
items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept public comment at the
beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public
comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to
be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a five-minute time
period in which to do so.
III.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not
included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de
minimums in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
IV.
MEETING MINUTES
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting
held on August 6, 2026.
Action: APPROVE the minutes from …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Centre County commissioners to vote on contracts, grants, and proclamations
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, adopting two proclamations, authorizing a PennDOT grant, and approving several contracts including a lease renewal for a district judge office and multiple human services agreements. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with items like a retaining wall design contract and a rapid re-housing grant.
- Resolution 10 of 2026 authorizing a PennDOT grant for the District 2-0 Community Traffic Safety Project
- Contract renewal with S-C Joint Venture for MDJ 49-3-05 office lease, total not to exceed $243,000 for 2026-2029
- Contract with Driverge Vehicle Innovations for wheelchair securement training at $1,973.60
- Contract renewals for foster care services: Community Specialist Corp ($115,000), Summit School ($97,000), Professional Family Services ($40,000)
- Consent agenda includes $434,070 HUD grant for Rapid Re-Housing and $431,233 contract with Housing Transitions
contractsgrantsproclamationstraffic-safetyfoster-carehousingpublic-safety
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving th …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Elections
Board to approve mail ballot packet and three new drop box locations
The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting, review a DOJ settlement update, and take action on the mail ballot packet for the upcoming general election. The board will also vote on approving three new drop box locations, pending county commissioner approval for equipment purchases. Public comment is allowed for agenda items before each action.
- Approve minutes from June 4, 2026 meeting
- Review DOJ settlement update
- Approve mail ballot packet
- Approve new drop box at East Penns Valley Branch Library/Borough Building, 225 E Main St, Millheim
- Approve new drop box at Snowshoe Township Supervisors Office, 268 Old Side Rd, Clarence
electionsvotingdrop-boxesmail-ballotspublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AGENDA
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
Community Services Building, Cafe
502 E. Howard Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to
comment on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board
of Elections. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Elections will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the
agenda, the Board will accept public comment prior to each official action.
Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the
Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a three-minute time period in
which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for
any item not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an
emergency nature or is de minimus in scope and does not require funding
authorization and/or a contract or agreement. A majority vote of the Board is
required to add an item to the agenda. All provisions of Act 65 regarding
requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in effect.
MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the June 4, 2026 Board of
Elections meeting.
Action: APPROVE the minutes from the June 4, 2026 Bo …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Salary Board to approve new hires and a detective extension
The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and three personnel actions: setting pay rates for a new Magisterial District Court Secretary and an on-call Deputy Sheriff, and extending a temporary County Detective assigned to the PSP Auto Theft Task Force. Public comment is allowed before each action.
- Approve rate for Rebecca Gray as full-time MDJ Secretary at $18.98/hour, effective Aug 24, 2026
- Approve extension of temporary full-time County Detective for PSP Auto Theft Task Force through Sept 2, 2027
- Approve rate for Todd Weaver as on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $30.11/hour, effective Aug 24, 2026
- Approve minutes from Aug 6, 2026 Salary Board meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on
matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Salary Board. For items not on
the agenda, the Salary Board will accept public comment at the beginning of each meeting.
For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public comment prior to each official
action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair.
Anyone addressing the Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not
included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de
minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or agreement.
A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All provisions of Act
65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in effect.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, August 6, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting. …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Board to approve personnel moves, contracts, and grant changes
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, multiple personnel actions including appointments, promotions, and a demotion, a grant modification for the Vivitrol program, an ADA agreement with the DOJ, and a contract renewal for IT support. Public comment is accepted, and agenda additions require a majority vote.
- Approve promotion of Andrew Bechdel to Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 ($22.76/hr)
- Approve four new Corrections Officer appointments and one requisition
- Approve grant modification for Vivitrol grant (up to $93,844)
- Approve agreement with DOJ on ADA polling place accessibility
- Approve IT contract renewal with The Redesign Group ($67,526.30)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners.
For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept public comment at
the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept
public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise
their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a
three-minute time period in which to do so.
III.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
IV.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thurs …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Housing Task Force
Housing Task Force to discuss Addison Court and rural housing
The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to approve June minutes, consider appointments, and discuss updates on Addison Court and a rural housing discussion. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- Appointments: Missy Schoonover (CCHLT) and Stephanie Fost (Habitat for Humanity)
- Update on Addison Court
- Discussion of House Majority Policy Committee/Rural Housing at College Township
housingappointmentspublic-commentrural-housing
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
HOUSING TASK FORCE AGENDA
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on matters of
concern, official action, or deliberation before the Centre County Housing Task Force. For items not
on the agenda, the Centre County Housing Task Force will accept public comment at the beginning of
each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Housing Task Force will accept public comment
prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by
the Chair. Anyone addressing the Housing Task Force will be given a five-minute time period in which
to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES
Approval of the Monday, June 8, 2026, Housing Task Force meeting minutes
Action: Approve the Monday, June 8, 2026, Housing Task Force meeting minutes
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Appointments
i. Missy Schoonover, CCHLT
ii. Stephanie Fost, Habitat for Humanity
B.
Realtor’s Report
C.
CASH Grant
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Addison Court Update
B.
House Majority Policy Committee/Rural Housing Discussion at College Township
ANNOUNCEMENTS
QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS
ADJOURN
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review 21-lot subdivision in Potter Township
The Centre County Planning Commission will review the final subdivision plan for The Horizon at Brush Valley Phase 3, which proposes 21 single-family residential lots in Potter Township. The meeting also includes updates on State College Borough zoning and subdivision ordinances, a transportation update, and a director's update. Seven time extension requests are on the agenda.
- The Horizon at Brush Valley - Phase 3: final subdivision plan, 21 single-family lots, Potter Township (CCPCDO File #103-26)
- Seven time extension requests for subdivisions/land developments
- Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Ed LeClear, State College Borough Planning Director, to present zoning and subdivision ordinance update
- Centre County Transportation Update
subdivisionzoningtransportationplanning-commissionpotter-township
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Agenda
Centre County Planning Commission
August 18, 2026
____________________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance
2. Citizen Comment Period
3. Additions to Agenda
4. Approval of the Minutes of July 21, 2026
5. Planning Commission Member Updates
6. New Business
● Subdivision/Land Developments
○ Subdivisions
The Horizon at Brush Valley - Phase 3
Final Subdivision Plan
Twenty-one (21) Single-Family Residential Lots
Potter Township
CCPCDO File #103-26
○ Land Developments
None submitted for this planning cycle
○ Time Extensions - 7 Requests
○ Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
7. Ed LeClear, State College Borough Planning Director - Borough Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances Update
8. Centre County Transportation Update
9. Director’s Update
10. Adjournment
To access the meeting virtually (Microsoft Teams) please click on the link below:
CCPC Meeting Link
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board of Commissioners
County board to approve grants, contracts, and budget changes
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, grant applications, and budget modifications, including a $434,070 HUD grant for rapid re-housing and a $232,575 HOME-ARP budget change. They will also adopt a proclamation for Grange Fair Days and appoint a firm for tax sale notices. Most items are routine approvals or additions to next week's consent agenda.
- Approve $434,070 HUD grant for Rapid Re-Housing Program
- Approve $232,575 HOME-ARP budget modification for homelessness services
- Approve $161,900 contract with Automated Logic for facility maintenance
- Approve $39,666 fire alarm testing contract with Berkshire Systems Group
- Adopt Proclamation 43 of 2026 for Grange Fair Days
contractsgrantshousinghomelessnessfacilitiesproclamation
✓ Decided: Board approves $130K grant for treatment programs, adopts Grange Fair proclamation
The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $130,000 grant application for the Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program, DUI Treatment Court, and Drug Court, and adopted a proclamation declaring August 21-29, 2026 as Grange Fair Days. Several contracts were added to next week's consent agenda, including design services for a retaining wall and facility maintenance renewals. The board also approved a leadership coaching proposal and a commercial lease renewal.
- Adopted Proclamation 43 of 2026 proclaiming Grange Fair Days (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 9 of 2026 appointing Palmetto Posting for tax sale notices (unanimous)
- Approved $130,000 PCCD grant application for treatment programs (unanimous)
- Approved $220,833 Justice Assistance Grant modification (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500/month Pracademic Partners coaching proposal (unanimous)
- Approved $48,709.44/year lease renewal with Jeff and Trudy Reese (unanimous)
- Approved HOME-ARP budget modification of $232,575 (unanimous)
- Approved check run dated August 14, 2026 (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commis …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:02 AM by Chair
of the Board Mark Higgins.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr. and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel included Dave Lomison, Jennifer Pettina, Jonathan McClure, Karri Hull,
Faith Ryan, and Julia Sprinkle.
Guests present included Ben Haagen, Barry Yarnell, Kyle Granite, and Mihaly Sorger.
Representatives from the news media included Gary Sinderson.
CNET staff were present.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on August 11, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion, seconded by
Commissioner Dershem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
minutes from the meeting held on August 11, 2026.
VI.
PROCLAMATION
Proclamation 43 of 2026 – Ben Haagen and Barry Yarnell joined the Board in proclaiming
August 21 – 29, 2026 as “Grange Fair …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board
Centre County MH/ID/EI Board to review programs, budget, state funding
The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to review program updates from Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention staff, plus a budget update. The board will also discuss membership, receive a state budget update, and take public comments. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions listed on the agenda.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Program discussions: Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention
- Budget update by Administrator Cathy Arbogast
- State budget update under New Business
- Next work session scheduled for September 21, 2026
mental-healthintellectual-disabilitiesearly-interventionbudgetpublic-comments
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CENTRE
COUNTY
Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention-Drug and Alcohol
COMMISSIONERS
MARK HIGGINS, Chair
AMBER CONCEPCION, Vice-Chair
STEVEN G. DERSHEM, Commissioner
SOLICITOR
ELIZABETH A. DUPUIS
ADMINISTRATOR
CATHERINE ARBOGAST
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOHN FRANEK, JR.
HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
JULIA SPRINKLE
TO:
MH/ID/EI Advisory Board
FROM:
Catherine Arbogast, MH/ID/EI-D&A Administrator
DATE:
August 13, 2026
RE:
Agenda - Monday, August 17, 2026 - Noon
The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet on Monday, August 17, 2026, Noon, at Centre County
MH/ID/EI, via Zoom tele-conference. The Agenda is as follows:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Public Comments - "Any member of the public wishing to comment on any agenda item may do
so when that item is under consideration. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to
be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a five-minute time period
in which to do so."
3.
Minutes – June 15, 2026
4.
Program Discussions - Items of particular/special interest for feedback / Questions from the Board on
Submitted Reports
•
Mental Health – Helen DeFilippis, Troy Hosterman
•
Intellectual Disability – Mark Batdorf, Paul Zimmerman
•
Early Intervention – Sheila Stevenson
•
Budget Update – Cathy Arbogast
5.
Old Business
•
Membership
6.
New Business
•
State Budget Update
7.
MH/ID/EI-D&A Administrator's Comments - Cathy Arbogast
8.
Public Comments …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Prison Board of Inspectors
Prison Board to review facility reports and hear public comments
The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, receive the warden's report, and review facility reports on population, work release, medical and mental health services, and central booking. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items and receive updates from community partners. This is a routine monthly oversight meeting.
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting
- Warden's report
- Facility reports: population, work release, medical services, mental health services, central booking
- Monthly report: Criminal Justice Planning
- Community updates: CentrePeace, Prison Society
prisoncorrectionspublic-safetyhealth-servicescommunity-updates
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Board of Inspectors
Meeting Agenda
August 13, 2026
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Comments – for items not appearing on the agenda
III.
Approval of Minutes for July 9, 2026, BOI meeting
IV.
Warden’s Report
V.
Facility Reports
a. Population Report
b. Work Release Report
c. Medical Services Report
d. Mental Health Services Report
e. Central Booking
VI.
Old Business
VII.
New Business
VIII. Monthly Reports
a. Criminal Justice Planning
IX.
Community Updates
a. CentrePeace
b. Prison Society
X.
Announcements
a. Next meeting September 10, 2026, at 0800
Adjournment
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 830 9290 0684
Passcode: 953423
Dial by your location
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 646 558 8656 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
*** The Board of Inspectors meetings will
be hybrid-style meetings, with the option
of attending in-person or remotely. The
monthly meetings will be held in the
Community Room at the Centre County
Correctional Facility at 8:00 am. ***
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Retirement Board
Retirement Board to consider GRS pension platform contract referral
The Centre County Retirement Board will hear a presentation on 2Q 2026 portfolio results and consider referring a contract with GRS for a pension management platform to the Board of Commissioners. The platform would manage active employee retirement data and include an employee web interface, with implementation costs of $19,000 and annual maintenance of $21,000. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.
- PFM Asset Management 2Q 2026 portfolio results presentation
- Consider approval to refer GRS pension management platform contract to Board of Commissioners
- GRS platform implementation cost: $19,000
- GRS platform annual maintenance fee: $21,000
- Approve May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
retirementpensioncontractinvestmentpublic-comment
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RETIREMENT BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00 P.M.
Willowbank Office Building, Room 146
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Retirement Board. For
items not on the agenda, the Retirement Board will accept public comment at the
beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public
comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their
hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a five-
minute time period in which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
MEETING MINUTES
A. Approve May 14, 2026, meeting minutes.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PFM Asset Management – 2Q 2026 Total Portfolio Res …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Drug and Alcohol Planning Council
Council to review 2025 PAYS presentation to school superintendents
The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on August 12, 2026, to review the 2025 PAYS presentation to school superintendents/administrators and to vote on the minutes from June 2026. The July meeting was cancelled due to lack of attendance. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comments.
- Vote on June 2026 minutes
- Review of 2025 PAYS presentation to school superintendents/administrators
- Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
- Public comments on agenda items
drug-alcoholplanning-councilpaysschoolsminutespublic-comment
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
3500 East College Avenue, Suite 1200, State College, PA 16801 – Telephone (814) 355-6782 – FAX (814) 355-6985
mh-id-ei@centrecountypa.gov
TO:
Drug and Alcohol Planning Council
FROM:
Karlene Shugars, Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator
DATE:
August 10, 2026
RE:
Agenda for Meeting of Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at
5:30 p.m., in Room 1034, Community Services Building, 502 East Howard St., Bellefonte, PA.
Participants may also attend virtually via Zoom. If you would like information regarding the Zoom
link, you may contact Julie Sebolt or Karlene Shugars at 814-355-6744. The agenda is as follows:
A.
Call to Order
Public Comments - “Any member of the public wishing to comment on any agenda item may
do so when that item is under consideration. Persons desiring to comment should raise their
hand to be recognized by the Chair.”
B.
**Minutes of June 2026 (July meeting was cancelled for lack of attendance.)
C.
Committee Reports
1)
Personnel Committee
2)
Community Education Committee
3)
Planning/Evaluation Committee
4)
Independent Grievance Review Panel
D.
Old Business
E.
New Business: Review of 2025 PAYS Presentation to School Superintendents/Administrators
F.
Rolling Agenda
G.
Comments from the MH/ID/EI-D&A Administrator
H.
Comments from the Drug & Alcohol Administrator
I.
Comments from the Cou …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee
Committee to finalize foster parent request forms
The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Director's report and finalize Foster Parent Request Forms as new business. The public meeting portion begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Willowbank building café.
- Finalize the Foster Parent Request Forms
children-and-youthfoster-careadvisory-committeepublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
August 11, 2026
TO: Advisory Committee
FROM: Leah M. Raker, Director
SUBJECT: Advisory Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will be held on Tuesday,
August 11, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Attorney room at the CSB. The
Public Meeting will be at 2:30pm at the Willowbank building, in the café.
1) Call to Order
2) Directors Report
3) New Business – Finalize the Foster Parent Request Forms
4) Old Business
5) Adjournment
If you are unable to attend, please contact the office.
Children and Youth Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING
502 E. HOWARD STREET, SUITE 250
BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-2128
TELEPHONE: (814) 355-6755
FAX: (814) 355-6939
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MARK HIGGINS, Chair
AMBER CONCEPCION, Vice-Chair
STEVEN G. DERSHEM
DIRECTOR
LEAH M. RAKER
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Commissioners
County board to approve $145K STOP Violence Against Women grants
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and reports, including a $145,000 federally funded STOP Violence Against Women grant, a $3,200 software support contract, and a $291,526 transportation report. They will also adopt a proclamation recognizing Penn State's one-millionth degree and approve the 2027 holiday schedule. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and a check run.
- Approve $145,000 STOP Violence Against Women pass-through agreements with Centre Safe and State College Police Department
- Approve $3,200 contract with Real Time Networks Inc. for KeyTracer support at county jail
- Approve $291,526 fourth quarter Medical Assistance Transportation Program report
- Adopt Proclamation 42 of 2026 recognizing Penn State's one-millionth degree
- Approve 2027 holiday schedule for county government offices
grantscontractspublic-safetytransportationproclamationholidays
✓ Decided: County commits $278,857 in CDBG funds to Mountaintop water project
The Board voted unanimously to devote 100% of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds ($278,857) to the Mountaintop Regional Water Authority water loss improvement project, with hopes it will score well for a competitive application. The Board also approved several contracts, including STOP Violence Against Women pass-through agreements, the 2027 holiday schedule, and a fourth-quarter MATP report. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved STOP Violence Against Women pass-through agreements with Centre Safe and State College Police Department (unanimous)
- Devoted 100% of 2026 CDBG funds ($278,857) to Mountaintop Regional Water Authority water loss improvement project (unanimous)
- Added contract with Real Time Networks Inc. for KeyTracer support to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted 2027 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices (unanimous)
- Approved fourth quarter report for Medical Assistance Transportation Program (unanimous)
- Approved Children and Youth Services items i-iii: FY 2027-2028 Needs Based Plan and Budget, Act 148 Q4 report, CWIS Data Sharing Agreement (unanimous)
- Added Children and Youth Services items iv-v (Pathways Adolescent Center, Bair Foundation contracts) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Wardell and Associates and Centre County Youth Service Bureau contracts (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the min …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:02 AM by Chair
of the Board Mark Higgins.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr. and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel included Leah Raker, Dave Lomison, Ray Stolinas, Chad Joyce, Denise
Snyder, Sandy Spicer, Ryan Smeltzer
Guests present included Leslie Hosterman, Julian Morales, Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, and
Peary Schmoke.
Representatives from the news media included Jacob Michaels, Tim Durkin, and Gary
Sinderson.
CNET staff were present.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on July 28, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion, seconded by
Commissioner Dershem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
minutes from the meeting held on July 28, 2026.
VI.
PROCLAMATION
Proclamation 42 of 2026 – Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos and Julian Morales jo …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review 2025 audit and June financials
The Centre County Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from June 25, 2026, and receive updates on the 2025 audit, June interest earnings, and the June financial report. No major decisions or funding actions are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
- 2025 audit update
- Interest earnings report for June 2026
- Financial report for June 2026
financeauditcounty-governmentmeeting-minutes
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on matters of concern,
official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of
Commissioners will accept public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand
to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a five-minute time period in which to do
so.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not included on the
published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de minimums in scope and does not require
funding authorization and/or a contract or agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the
agenda. All provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in
effect.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on June 25, 2026.
Action: APPROVE the minutes from the meeti …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Finance Committee was convened at 9:03 AM by Commissioner
Mark Higgins
II.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Steven Dershem, Commissioner
Amber Concepcion, Treasurer Colleen Kennedy, Deputy Treasurer Troy Hall, Controller Jason
Moser, Deputy Administrator Natalie Corman., Assistant Finance Director Scott Martell, Human
Service Administrator Julia Sprinkle, Director of Budget and Financial Management Richard
Killian, and Procurement Contract and Grant Coordinator Alexis Fogleman.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting
held on June 25, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Controller Moser, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion the
Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the meeting held on June 25,
2026
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2025 Audit Update
Controller Moser stated that reports are being finalized and should have drafted audit by
August meeting for Maher Duessel to present the 2025 audit.
B. Interest Earnings for …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Salary Board to vote on promotions, new hire, and position changes
The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions including promotions for two court administration staff, a new probation department clerk rate, a status change for a communications coordinator position, and creation of a finish carpenter role. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda additions, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Retroactive promotion of Alexander Furman to Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II at $41.11/hour, with $7,545 budget impact for 2026
- Promotion of Stephanie Vanhorn to Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II at $41.11/hour, with $4,965 budget impact for 2026
- New hire rate of $17.71/hour for Olivia Shreffler as Department Clerk 3 in Probation
- Change in status of Communications Coordinator position from exempt to non-exempt
- Creation of a full-time Finish Carpenter position at $29.10/hour in Facilities Management
personnelsalary-boardpromotionsnew-hireposition-changes
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves personnel actions including promotions and new position
The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including two promotions in Court Administration, a new hire rate for Probation, a status change for a Communications Coordinator, and creation of a Finish Carpenter position. No public comments were received and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine personnel actions.
- Approved retroactive promotion for Alexander Furman to Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II at $41.11/hour (unanimous)
- Approved promotion for Stephanie Vanhorn to Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II at $41.11/hour (unanimous)
- Approved rate for Olivia Shreffler at $17.71/hour with start date of August 24, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved change in status of Communications Coordinator position from exempt to non-exempt (unanimous)
- Approved creation of full-time Finish Carpenter position at $29.10/hour (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on
matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Salary Board. For items not on
the agenda, the Salary Board will accept public comment at the beginning of each meeting.
For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public comment prior to each official
action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair.
Anyone addressing the Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not
included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de
minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or agreement.
A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All provisions of Act
65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in effect.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 23, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Actio …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD MINUTES
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Salary Board was convened at 10:01 AM by Chair of the Board
Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Deputy Administrator Natalie Corman, Controller Jason
Moser and Executive Office Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Geri Sorgen, Jonathan McClure, Chad
Joyce, Kendra Miknis, Dave Lomison, Julia Sprinkle and Ryan Smeltzer.
Representatives from the news media included Gary Sinderson.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 23, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Action: On a motion by Controller Moser seconded by Commissioner
Concepcion the Board voted unanimously to approve the Salary Board
meeting minutes from Thursday, July 23, 2026.
ACTION ON PERSONNEL ITEMS
A.
Court Administration
Kendra Miknis asked the Board to approve the following items:
i. Approve the retroactive promotion/change in title for Alexander Furman, from full-time
Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk, Court Adm …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Commissioners to vote on personnel hires, grants, and training center fees
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including new hires and a promotion, and several non-personnel items such as applying for a $513,469 Election Integrity Grant, contracting for employee health screenings, and paying inspection fees for the Public Safety and Health Sciences Training Center. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes and a check run.
- Approval of funding for a full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10, with $1,582 in 2026 salary savings
- Promotion of Malachi Moyer from 911 Dispatcher 1 to Dispatcher 2, with a $1,111 budget impact for 2026
- Application for the 2026-2027 Election Integrity Grant totaling $513,469.27 from the state
- Contract with Integrated Health 21 for biometric health screenings, not to exceed $10,560
- Inspection services and building permit fee of $55,462.50 for the Public Safety and Health Sciences Training Center
personnelgrantspublic-safetyelectionshealthcapital-projectstransportation
✓ Decided: Centre County Board approves personnel, grants, contracts
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel requisitions, including a new corrections officer, a 911 dispatcher promotion, and several other hires. They also approved an Election Integrity Grant application, a biometric screening contract, inspection services for a training center, and a vehicle purchase for Probation.
- Approved funding for Corrections Officer p.c. #33369 (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Malachi Moyer to Telecommunicator 2 (unanimous)
- Approved C&YS appointments and two Caseworker 2 requisitions (unanimous)
- Approved Transportation clerk and scheduler/dispatcher requisitions (unanimous)
- Approved new Finish Carpenter job description and requisition (unanimous)
- Approved Document Scanning Technician requisition (unanimous)
- Approved application for 2026-2027 Election Integrity Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $51,387.78 vehicle purchase for Probation (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners.
For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept public comment at
the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept
public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise
their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a
three-minute time period in which to do so.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:07 AM by Chair of
the Board Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Deputy Administrator Natalie Corman and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Geri Sorgen, Jonathan McClure, Chad
Joyce, Dave Lomison, Julia Sprinkle and Ryan Smeltzer.
Representatives from the news media included Gary Sinderson.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
III.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
IV.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 23, 2026 Board
of Commissioners meeting.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion seconded by Commissioner
Dershem the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from July 23, 2026.
V.
PERSONNEL ITEMS
A.
Correctional Facility – Kristen Simkins asked the Board to approve the funding and
personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer, Correctional Facility, (p.c. #33369,
non-exempt), at SG-N10, effective August 6, 2026, pay period 17. Salar …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners consider multi-million dollar youth services contract renewals
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several human services contracts and grant applications. Key items include youth residential services and emergency housing funds. The board will also consider equipment purchases and postage software contracts.
- Contract renewal with Wardell and Associates, Inc for youth services totaling $3,689,074
- Contract renewal with Centre County Youth Service Bureau totaling $2,225,604
- Grant submission for FY 26 Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $389,487.88
- Bid for a 2010 International 7400 dump truck from State College Borough not to exceed $15,000
- Postage machine lease with Pitney Bowes for $46,267.80
human-servicescontractsgrantsyouth-servicesequipment
✓ Decided: Board approves $389K Emergency Solutions Grant submission
The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a grant submission for the FY 26 Emergency Solutions Grant ($389,487.88) and several contract renewals, including youth services and postage equipment. They also adopted a proclamation for Gastroparesis Awareness Month and approved a letter of support for a library grant. No items were denied or tabled; all actions were unanimous.
- Approved FY 26 Emergency Solutions Grant submission ($389,487.88)
- Adopted Proclamation 41 of 2026 for Gastroparesis Awareness Month
- Approved contract renewal with Wardell and Associates ($3,689,074) for youth services
- Approved contract renewal with Centre County Youth Service Bureau ($2,225,604)
- Approved Centre Care Inc. application for Federal Section 5310 funding
- Approved Pitney Bowes postage machine lease ($46,267.80) and software contract ($25,081.20)
- Approved Capital Projects items: Stahl Sheaffer engineering contract and dump truck bid up to $15,000
- Approved Consent Agenda with multiple human services contract renewals
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minut …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:02 AM by Chair
of the Board Mark Higgins.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion
(phone), Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr. and Executive
Office Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel included Leah Raker, Cathy Arbogast, Dave Lomison, Jeff Doebler,
Deputy Administrator Natalie Corman, Melanie Bailey, and Jonathan McClure.
Guests present included John Hartranft, Mihaly Sorger, and Tyson Daniels.
Representatives from the news media included Tim Durkin and Gary Sinderson.
CNET staff were present.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tyson Daniels of Ferguson Township made public comment on outdoor recreation at the
Centre County Correctional Facility.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on July 21, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion, seconded by
Commissioner Dershem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
minutes from the meeting held on July 21, 2026.
VI.
PROCLAMATION
Proclama …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Salary Board to approve multiple personnel actions including sheriff promotions and new hires
The Centre County Salary Board will consider and approve several personnel items, including new hires, promotions, and status changes. Key actions include promotions for Sheriff's deputies with salary impacts, creation of an on-call Senior Advisor for Children & Youth Services, and overtime authorization for casework supervisors. The board will also approve meeting minutes and set hourly rates for new employees in Court Administration, District Attorney, and Recorder of Deeds.
- Approve promotion of Thomas Walk to Chief Deputy Sheriff at $32.88/hour (2026 budget impact $1,195, annualized $3,415)
- Approve promotion of Jordan Booher to Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant at $29.10/hour (2026 impact $1,926, annualized $5,504)
- Approve creation of on-call/occasional Senior Advisor for Children & Youth Services at $33.65/hour
- Approve retroactive overtime pay for Children & Youth casework supervisors (up to 15 hours, budget impact $5,760)
- Approve new hire rates: Sarah George ($18.98/hr), Rebecca LaLota ($21.51/hr), Selena Tressler ($17.71/hr)
salary-boardpersonnelhiringpromotionssheriffchildren-and-youth-servicesovertime
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves personnel changes and promotions
The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including status changes, new hire rates, and promotions within the Sheriff's Office. The board also approved the creation of an on-call Senior Advisor position and retroactive overtime for Children & Youth Services staff. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved change in status for Assistant Director-Domestic Relations to exempt (unanimous)
- Approved rate for Sarah George at $18.98/hour (unanimous)
- Approved rate for Rebecca LaLota at $21.51/hour (unanimous)
- Approved rate for Selena Tressler at $17.71/hour (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff promotions: Thomas Walk to Chief Deputy, Jordan Booher to Lieutenant, Levi Knoffsinger to Sergeant (unanimous)
- Approved creation of on-call Senior Advisor position at $33.65/hour (unanimous)
- Approved retroactive overtime for C&YS supervisors and assistant administrator (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on
matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Salary Board. For items not on
the agenda, the Salary Board will accept public comment at the beginning of each meeting.
For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public comment prior to each official
action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair.
Anyone addressing the Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not
included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de
minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or agreement.
A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All provisions of Act
65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in effect.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 9, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Action: …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD MINUTES
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Salary Board was convened at 10:02 AM by Chair of the Board
Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion
(phone), Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr., Controller Jason
Moser and Executive Office Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Warden Glenn Irwin, Human Services
Administrator Julia Sprinkle, Sheriff Bryan Sampsel, Jody Lair, Melanie Bailey, Deputy
Administrator Natalie Corman, JJ De La Cruz, Nate Schoch, and Recorder of Deeds Joe
Davidson.
Representatives from the news media included Gary Sinderson.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 9, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Action: On a motion by Controller Moser seconded by Commissioner Dershem
the Board voted unanimously to approve the Salary Board meeting
minutes from Thursday, July 9, 2026.
ACTION ON PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. Court Administration
i. Domestic Relations – Kristen Simkins asked the Board to approve the change in status to
t …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Agricultural Land Preservation Board
Board will discuss survey bids and review pending land‑preservation items
The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review old business items, including the woodland donation threshold and rural enterprise language. New business includes a discussion of the chair's role and consideration of survey bids from Digman, Gray, and Michael. The meeting also allows public comment and includes reports from the coordinator.
- Woodland Donation Threshold (old business)
- Rural Enterprise Language (old business)
- Discussion of Chair role (new business)
- Survey Bids – Digman (new business)
- Survey Bids – Gray (new business)
agricultureland-preservationboardsurveysgovernance
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
|Thomas E. Boldin, Chair |[pic] |Joel Myers |
|Thomas Songer III, Vice | |Heather Ishler |
|Chair | |James Heckman |
|Ronald J. Hoover, | |Elizabeth Pirrone-Brusse,|
|Secretary | |Coordinator |
|Lamartine Hood, Treasurer| | |
|Gillian Warner | | |
|CENTRE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD |
|Willowbank Office Building • 420 Holmes Street • Bellefonte, PA 16823 |
|(814)355-6791 • Fax: (814)355-8661 • www.centrecountypa.gov/agland |
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:30 pm
Room 146, Willowbank Building
420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Virtual Option available – link on reverse
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
Note: The meeting is being recorded.
2. Additions to the Agenda (Act 65 of 2021)
3. Introductions and Opportunity for Public Comment (5-minute limit per
person)
4. Approval of May 28, 2026, Meeting Minutes
5. Old Business
a. Woodland Donation Threshold
b. Rural Enterprise Language
6. New Business
a. Discussion of Chair – what does the role entail, who might be
interested?
b. Survey Bids
i. Digman:
ii. Gray:
iii. Michael:
7. Correspondence
8. Agricultural Land Preservation Coordinator’s Report
9. Items for the Good of the Order
10. Adjournment
2026 Attendance |J |F |M |A |M |J |J |A |S |O |N |D | |Boldin, Chair |X |
|X |X |X | | |-- | | | | | |Heckman |X | |X |-- |X | | |-- | | | | | |Hood,
Treasurer |X | |X |X |X | | |-- | | | | | |Hoover, Secretary |-- | |X |X |X
| | |-- | | | | | |I …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
County commissioners to consider $1.09M federal 9-1-1 grant application
The board will vote on a $1,085,286 grant application from the Department of Justice for 9-1-1 emergency communications. A $1.03M Microsoft software contract renewal is on the consent agenda. Most action items involve personnel changes across Corrections, Elections, Emergency Management, Human Services, Tax Assessment, and the Sheriff's office, including several promotions and new hires with stated salary impacts.
- Grant application to Department of Justice for $1,085,286 for 9-1-1 emergency communications (Dept. 354)
- Consent agenda: three-year Microsoft software contract renewal with SHI International, total $1,030,156.89 (Dept. 142)
- Approval of a rental lease agreement with McCloskey Counseling Center for $295/month through Dec. 2026
- Promotion of Jaelyn Oliver from Corrections Officer ($22.59/hr) to Lieutenant ($27.83/hr) at Correctional Facility
- Letter of support for Rothrock State Forest Trail System (Musser Gap to Whipple Dam) as Pennsylvania Trail of the Year
personnelbudgetgrantsemergency-servicestechnologycorrectionselectionstrails
✓ Decided: Board approves personnel changes, grant, lease, and software contract
The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel items, including promotions and appointments across multiple departments, a $1,085,286 grant application for 9-1-1 communications, a lease agreement with McCloskey Counseling Center, a software contract renewal with SHI International, and a letter of support for a trail nomination. No public comments were received, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved promotion of Jaelyn Oliver to Lieutenant at Correctional Facility (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Gabriel Ortiz-Ramirez as Corrections Officer (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Rebecca L. Harder and Rachel Struble as Elections Clerks (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jayson Lose as EMA On-Call Deputy Director (unanimous)
- Approved personnel requisitions and appointments for Children & Youth Services and MH/ID/EI-D&A (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Teanna Kobuck and requisition for Property Tax Abatement Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved $1,085,286 grant application to DOJ for 9-1-1 communications (unanimous)
- Approved lease with McCloskey Counseling Center at $295/month (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners.
For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept public comment at
the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept
public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise
their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a
three-minute time period in which to do so.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, J …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:10 AM by Chair of
the Board Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Geri Sorgen, Warden Glenn Irwin,
Human Services Administrator Julia Sprinkle, Sheriff Bryan Sampsel, Jody Lair, Melanie
Bailey, Deputy Administrator Natalie Corman, JJ De La Cruz, and Nate Schoch.
Representatives from the news media included Gary Sinderson.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, July 9, 2026 Board of
Commissioners meeting.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion seconded by Commissioner
Dershem the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from July 9, 2026.
V. PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. Correctional Facility
Warden Glenn Irwin asked the Board to approve the following items:
i. Approve the promotion/change in title for Jaelyn Oliver fro …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board approves $6.33M Human Services Block Grant Plan and multiple contracts
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract approvals, project close‑outs, and the FY 2026‑2027 Human Services Block Grant Plan. Items include a $58,533 addendum for 9‑1‑1 emergency communications, a $17,585.55 IT services contract with CDW‑G, and close‑outs for electrical and plumbing work at the Community Services Building. The board will also approve the $6,332,992 Human Services Block Grant Plan and a letter of support for Penn State University’s resiliency hubs grant. Minutes from the July 14 meeting and the weekly consent agenda will be approved as well.
- Approve 9‑1‑1 Emergency Communications contract addendum – $58,533 (July 1‑Dec 31 2026)
- Approve IT contract with CDW‑G, LLC for Microsoft license true‑up – $17,585.55 (Aug 1 2025‑Jul 31 2026)
- Approve capital project close‑outs with Hallstrom Clark Electric, Inc. and Ainsworth Inc. for services at the Community Services Building
- Approve FY 2026‑2027 Human Services Block Grant Plan – $6,332,992 total funding
- Approve letter of support for Penn State University’s grant application on resiliency hubs
contractshuman-servicesbudgettechnologypublic-safetyhousing
✓ Decided: Board approves $6.3M Human Services Block Grant Plan
The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2026-2027 Human Services Block Grant Plan and several IT and infrastructure contracts. They also approved a subdivision plan for The Horizon at Brush Valley and a letter of support for a Penn State resiliency hub study.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 Human Services Block Grant Plan for $6,332,992 (Unanimous)
- Approved $58,533 contract addendum with Mission Critical Partners for 9-1-1 communications assessment (Unanimous)
- Approved project close-outs for Hallstrom Clark Electric, Inc. and Ainsworth Inc. at Community Services Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,585.55 Microsoft license true-up contract with CDW-G, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU for The Horizon at Brush Valley subdivision phase 3 in Potter Township (Unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Penn State University resiliency hub research (Unanimous)
- Approved check run dated July 17, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minut …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:01 AM by Chair
of the Board Mark Higgins.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr. and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel included Julia Sprinkle, Leah Raker, Chad Joyce, Ray Stolinas, Warden
Glenn Irwin, Norm Spackman, Quentin Burchfield, Faith Ryan, Cathy Arbogast,
Guests present included Leslie Hosterman, Mihaly Sorger, Jim Yost and Robert
Wilberding.
Representatives from the news media included Tim Durkin and Gary Sinderson.
CNET staff were present.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
IV.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on July 14, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion, seconded by
Commissioner Dershem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
minutes from the meeting held on July 14, 2026.
VI.
CONTRACTS – AUTHORIZATION
A.
9-1-1 Emergency Communications – Norm Spackman aske …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission reviews waiver request for 234 Shady Farm Lane subdivision
The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for the 234 Shady Farm Lane subdivision in Walker Township, which includes 21 lots (20 single-family residential and 1 solar facility). The meeting also includes a citizen comment period, approval of June 16, 2026 minutes, and updates on blight research, transportation, and the director's office. Additional items are ten time‑extension requests and a virtual sub‑committee meeting on major subdivisions.
- Waiver request for 234 Shady Farm Lane subdivision (21 lots) – Walker Township
- Review of ten time‑extension requests
- Virtual Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub‑Committee meeting (July 23, 2026)
- Blight research presentation by Jennifer Chew
- Centre County transportation update
zoningland-developmentsubdivisionplanningtransportationblight
✓ Decided: Planning Commission grants waiver for 21-lot Shady Farm Lane subdivision
The Centre County Planning Commission approved a waiver allowing the 234 Shady Farm Lane Subdivision in Walker Township to skip the Preliminary Plan and proceed directly to a Final Plan. The commission also approved ten 90-day time extensions for various subdivision and land development projects. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this planning cycle.
- Granted waiver of Preliminary Plan format for 234 Shady Farm Lane Subdivision (21 lots, Walker Twp.)
- Approved 10 time extension requests for pending projects (MPG Solar, Wawa, Dollar General, etc.)
- Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting
- Adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Agenda
Centre County Planning C ommission
July 21 , 2026
___________________________________________ ______ ___________________________
1. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance
2. Citizen Comment Period
3. Additions to Agenda
4. Approval of the Minutes of June 16 , 2026
5. Planning Commission Member Updates
6. New Business
● Subdivision/Land Developments
○ Waiver Request
234 Shady Farm Lane Subdivision
Twenty-one (21) Lots (20 single-family residential lots and 1 solar facility lot)
Walker Township
CCPCDO File #102-26
○ Subdivisions
None submitted for this planning cycle
○ Land Developments
None submitted for this planning cycle
○ Time Extensions - 10 Requests
○ Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting Thursday, July 2 3 , 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
7. Blight Research - Jennifer Chew
8. Centre County Transportation Update
9 . Director ’s Update
10 . Adjournment
To access the meeting virtually (Microsoft Teams) please click on the link below:
CCPC Meeting Link
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
MEETING MINUTES
CENTRE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
July 21, 2026
Members Present: Rich Francke, Chair, Andrea Pandolfi, Vice-Chair, Denny Hameister,
Secretary, Bob Dannaker, Chris Kunes, Lisa Ford, Michele Barbin,
Jenn Shufran-Virtual
Members Absent: Deb Simoncek
Staff Present: Ray Stolinas, Liz Lose, Chris Schnure, Richa Rimal, Stacy Mann,
Kristina Bassett, Robynn Gibble, Jennifer Chew
Others Present: Tony Hampton, Keystone Inspection Agency; Mark Higgins, Centre County
Commissioner
1. Call to Order — Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Francke welcomed everyone to the Planning Commission meeting and called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is being recorded.
2. Citizens Comment Period
None.
3. Additions to Agenda
None.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Hameister and the second by Ms. Pandolfi to approve the minutes
of June 16, 2026. Motion carried.
§. Planning Commission Member Updates
None.
6. New Business
e Subdivision/Land Development
Waiver Request:
234 Shady Farm Lane Subdivision
Twenty-one (21) Lots (20 single-family residential lots and 1 solar facility lot)
Walker Township
CCPCDO File #102-26
A motion was made by Mr. Kunes to grant a waiver of the Preliminary Plan format and
allow the applicant to proceed directly to the formal submission of the Final Plan,
seconded by Mr. Dannaker. Motion carried.
Subdivision:
None submitted for this planning cycle.
Land Development:
None submitted for this planning cycle.
Time Extension Requ …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Emergency Management Agency
Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee to discuss hazardous materials planning
The committee is meeting to review the Commodity Flow Study and the FFY 2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant application. The session includes reports from state agencies and local facility representatives.
- Commodity Flow Study
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) FFY 2026 Application
- HHW Report
- Blair County Emergency Preparedness Summit 2026
emergency-managementhazardous-materialsgrantspublic-safety
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CENTR E COUNTY SARA-LEPC COMMITTEE
Agenda for Regular Meeting
12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 , 202 6
Willowbank Office Building, Bellefonte, PA 16823
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Review/approval of April 16 , 202 6 , Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Correspondence
A. HHW Report
5. Old Business
A. Commodity Flow Study
B. Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) FFY
2026 Application
6. New Business
None
7. Hazmat Teams Report
8. Liaison Reports
A. PEMA
B. DEP
A. EPA
B. DOH
C. Red Cross
D. Facility Representatives
1) Centre County Refuse and Recycling Center
2) Graymont
3) State College Water Authority
4) Penn State
9. County Departments
A. Commissioners
B. Planning
C. Conservation
10. Current Events
A. Blair County Emergency Preparedness Summit 2026
11. Upcoming Meetings
A. October 15, 2026
B. January 14, 2027
C. April 15, 2027
D. July 15 , 2027
12. Adjourn
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on $55,396.80 Taser contract for Probation
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for eight Taser 7s and related equipment, funded by a JRI-2 grant. Other actions include adopting a proclamation for Park and Recreation Professionals Day, approving contracts for a postage machine and foster care services, and adding a 21-lot subdivision in Potter Township to the next consent agenda.
- Contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for Taser 7s, $55,396.80
- Proclamation declaring July 17, 2026 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day
- Final subdivision plan for The Horizon at Brush Valley (21 lots) in Potter Township
- Contract with Pitney Bowes for postage machine, $47,971.20
- Multiple human services contracts: foster care, childcare, and CAPS upgrade (total ~$307,177)
policetaserscontractsprobationsubdivisionhousingelectionshuman-services
✓ Decided: Board approves $55,396.80 Taser contract, tables two contracts
The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc for eight Taser 7s and related equipment, totaling $55,396.80, funded by a JRI-2 grant. They also tabled contracts with Pitney Bowes for a postage machine and S-C Joint Venture for office lease until further details are resolved. Several other items were added to next week's consent agenda, and the board approved the consent agenda, check run, and a proclamation.
- Approved Axon Enterprise Inc contract for eight Taser 7s at $55,396.80 (unanimous)
- Tabled Pitney Bowes postage machine contract (unanimous)
- Tabled S-C Joint Venture office lease contract (unanimous)
- Added Horizon at Brush Valley MOU to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
- Added Children and Youth Services contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
- Added PHFA Conditional Award to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved MH/ID/EI-D&A items including letter of support and MOU (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda and check run dated July 10, 2026 (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of
Commissioners. For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept
public comment at the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the
Board will accept public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to
comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the
Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
IV. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
V. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minut …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:01 AM by Vice-
Chair of the Board Amber Concepcion.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins (Zoom), Commissioner Amber
Concepcion, Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr. and Executive
Office Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel included Julia Sprinkle, Phil Calhoun, Chris Schnure, Cathy Arbogast,
Faith Ryan, Krista Davis, and Jody Lair.
Guests present included Niki Tourscher, Todd Roth, and Mihaly Sorger.
Representatives from the news media included Tim Durkin and Gary Sinderson.
CNET staff were present.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
IV. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
V. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on July 7, 2026.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner
Dershem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the
meeting held on July 7, 2026.
VI. PROCLAMATION
Proclamation 40 of 2026 – Niki Tourscher and Todd Roth joined the Board in proclaiming
July 17, 2026 as Park …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Board approves personnel changes and grant applications
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on approving personnel changes for various departments, including the Communications Coordinator and Corrections Officer positions, as well as a grant application for opioid treatment funding. The meeting will also address contract approvals and a special event permit.
- Approve Communications Coordinator job descriptions and funding
- Approve Corrections Officer appointments and funding
- Approve grant application for $95,280 opioid treatment funds
- Approve contract with Centre Markets for salad kits ($3,150)
- Approve special event permit for Bellefonte 5K walk/run ($50)
personnelbudgetcorrectionshealthgrantcontractsbellefonte
✓ Decided: Board approves opioid response grant and multiple personnel changes
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a grant application for up to $95,280 to support medication-assisted substance use treatment at the Centre County Correctional Facility. The Board also approved numerous personnel appointments, promotions, and job description updates across several county departments.
- Approved grant application to PCCD for State Opioid Response funds up to $95,280 (unanimous)
- Approved personnel changes for Commissioners, including a temporary Communications Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of four Corrections Officers and one Lieutenant for Correctional Facility (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Allissa McCloskey to Elections Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Ariana Hoy to Caseworker 2 and three Caseworker 2 requisitions (unanimous)
- Approved personnel changes and appointments for Tax Assessment (unanimous)
- Approved $3,150 contract with Centre Markets, LLC for employee salad kits (unanimous)
- Approved $50 permit for County employee 5K walk/run at Governor’s Park (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment
on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Board of Commissioners.
For items not on the agenda, the Board of Commissioners will accept public comment at
the beginning of each meeting. For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept
public comment prior to each official action. Persons desiring to comment should raise
their hand to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone addressing the Board will be given a
three-minute time period in which to do so.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item
not included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is
de minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or
agreement. A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All
provisions of Act 65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the
meeting are in effect.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, Ju …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Board of Commissioners was convened at 10:10 AM by Chair of
the Board Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr and Executive Office
Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Geri Sorgen, Deputy Warden of
Administration Danielle Minarchick, Krista Davis, Karri Hull, Melanie Bailey, Leah Raker,
Human Services Administrator Julia Sprinkle, JJ De La Cruz, and Nate Schoch.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
IV. MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, June 25, 2026 Board
of Commissioners meeting.
Action: On a motion by Commissioner Concepcion seconded by Commissioner
Dershem the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from June 25, 2026.
V. PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. Commissioners
Administrator John Franek Jr. asked the Board to approve the following items:
i. Approve the new job description for the position of temporary Communications
Coordinator, Commissioners, (p.c. #1111 …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Prison Board of Inspectors
Routine meeting with facility reports and policy reviews
The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is holding its monthly meeting, primarily consisting of standard reports and updates. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the session is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
- Warden’s Report
- Facility reports: population, work release, medical services, mental health services
- Policy reviews and updates under New Business
- Monthly report on Criminal Justice Planning and community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society
prisoncorrectionscentre-countypolicyreportsmental-healthmedical
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Board of Inspectors
Meeting Agenda
July 9 , 2026
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments – for items not appearing on the agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from June 11, 2026, BOI meeting
IV. Warden’s Report
V. Facility Reports
a. Population Report
b. Work Release Report
c. Medical Services Report
d. Mental Health Services Report
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
a. Policy reviews and updates
VIII. Monthly Reports
a. Criminal Justice Planning
IX. Community Updates
a. CentrePeace
b. Prison Society
X. Announcements - next meeting August 13, 2026 at 0800
XI. Adjournment
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 830 9290 0684
Passcode: 953423
Dial by your location
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 646 558 8656 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
*** The Board of Inspectors meetings will
be hybrid -style meetings, with the option
of attending in -person or remotely. The
monthly meetings will be held in the
Community Room at the Centre County
Correctional Facility at 8:00 am . ***
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Board of Inspectors
Meeting Agenda
July 9, 2026
Prison Board
County Personnel
PrimeCare
Judge Julia Rater, Chair
Glenn Irwin, Warden (absent)
Cassandra Nichols (absent)
Steve Dershem, Commissioner/Vice-Chair
Michael Woods, Deputy Warden
Chantel Neubauer
Mark Higgins, Commissioner
Danielle Minarchick, Deputy Warden
Alesha Weaver
Amber Concepcion, Commissioner
Shane Billett, Captain (absent)
Bryan Sampsel, Sheriff (zoom)
Mark Waite, CBC Lieutenant
Public Attendance
Jason Moser, Controller
John Franek, County Administrator
In-Person
1
Bernie Cantorna, District Attorney
Denise Murphy, BOI Secretary
Via Zoom
1
Karri Hull, Criminal Justice Planning
Chad Joyce, Chief Information/Records Officer
I.
Call to Order
a. The Board of Inspectors meeting was convened at 8:01 AM on July 9, 2026 by Chair of the
Board, Judge Julia Rater.
II.
Public Comments – for items not appearing on the agenda
a. No public comments were made.
III.
Approval of Minutes from June 11, 2026, BOI meeting
a. Motion was made by Controller Moser to accept the minutes from June 11, 2026. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Concepcion and unanimously approved.
IV.
Warden’s Report
a. Total of 26 staff have completed CIT training.
V.
Facility Reports
a. Population Report - Daily Average Pop for June ................. 115
i. Centre County Average Daily .................... 93
1. Centre County Sentenced ...... 24
2. Centre County Stat …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners - Salary Board
Salary Board to approve new hires, reclassification, and temporary position
The Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions. These include setting pay rates for a new deputy coroner, probation officer, and deputy sheriff, as well as creating a temporary communications coordinator and a senior advisor in tax assessment. The board will also vote on reclassifying a front desk administrative assistant position.
- Approve rate for Jack Bonsell II as Deputy Coroner at $20.23/hour
- Approve rate for Marquell Hudnell as Probation Officer 1 at $22.76/hour ($20,236 budget impact)
- Approve rate for Leigh A. Barrows as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $21.94/hour
- Create temporary Communications Coordinator position at $30.12/hour
- Create Senior Advisor position in Tax Assessment at $47.59/hour
salary-boardpersonnelhiringcentre-countypublic-safetygovernment-employment
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves personnel appointments and position changes
The Salary Board unanimously approved several new hires and pay rates across county departments. The board also authorized the creation of two new positions and one job reclassification.
- Approved pay rate for Jack Bonsell II as on-call Deputy Coroner at $20.23/hour (Unanimous)
- Approved pay rate for Marquell Hudnell as full-time Probation Officer 1 at $22.76/hour (Unanimous)
- Approved pay rate for Leigh A. Barrows as on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $21.94/hour (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of temporary Communications Coordinator position at $30.12/hour (Unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Front Desk Administrative Assistant from SG-05 to SG-06 (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of on-call Senior Advisor for Tax Assessment at $47.59/hour (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from June 25, 2026 (Unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with the Sunshine Act, attendees will be given the opportunity to comment on
matters of concern, official action, or deliberation before the Salary Board. For items not on
the agenda, the Salary Board will accept public comment at the beginning of each meeting.
For items that are on the agenda, the Board will accept public comment prior to each official
action. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair.
Anyone addressing the Board will be given a three-minute time period in which to do so.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with ACT 65 of 2021, no discussion or action will be allowed for any item not
included on the published agenda unless the item is one of an emergency nature or is de
minimus in scope and does not require funding authorization and/or a contract or agreement.
A majority vote of the Board is required to add an item to the agenda. All provisions of Act
65 regarding requirements for updating a published agenda after the meeting are in effect.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, June 25, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Action: …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
SALARY BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Register online to receive a notification when meeting agendas are posted.
______________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting of the Salary Board was convened at 10:01 AM by Chair of the Board
Mark Higgins.
In attendance were Commissioner Mark Higgins, Commissioner Amber Concepcion,
Commissioner Steven Dershem, Administrator John Franek Jr., Controller Jason Moser and
Executive Office Supervisor Erin Good.
County personnel present included Kristen Simkins, Geri Sorgen, Deputy Warden of
Administration Danielle Minarchick, Krista Davis, Karri Hull, Melanie Bailey, Leah Raker,
Human Services Administrator Julia Sprinkle, JJ De La Cruz, Nate Schoch, Coroner Scott
Sayers, Sheriff Bryan Sampsell, and Ryan Smeltzer.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments received from the public.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
MEETING MINUTES
The Board will consider approving the minutes from the Thursday, June 25, 2026, Salary
Board Meeting.
Action: On a motion by Controller Moser seconded by Commissioner
Concepcion the Board voted unanimously to approve the Salary Board
meeting minutes from Thursday, June 25, 2026.
ACTION ON PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. Coroner – Coroner Scott Sayers asked the Board to approve the rate for Jack Bonsell II at
SG-06A(01)--$20.23/hour, effective July 13, 202 …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Drug and Alcohol Planning Council
Council to vote on minutes, review 2025 PAYS presentation
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Drug and Alcohol Planning Council. The only voting item is approval of minutes from April/May/June 2026. New business includes a review of the 2025 PAYS (Pennsylvania Youth Survey) presentation to school superintendents. Other agenda items are committee reports, old business, and public comment periods.
- Vote on minutes of April/May/June 2026
- Review of 2025 PAYS presentation to school superintendents/administrators
drug-and-alcoholminutespayspublic-commentscommittee-reports
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
3500 East College Avenue, Suite 1200 , State College , PA 16801 – Telephone (814) 355-6782 – FAX (814) 355-6985
mh-id-ei@centrecountypa.gov
TO : Drug and Alcohol Planning Council
FROM : Karlene Shugars, Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator
DATE : Ju ly 7 , 202 6
RE: Agenda for Meeting of Wednesday, Ju ly 8 , 202 6
The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on Wednesday , Ju ly 8 , 202 6 at 5 :30 p.m. , in
Room 1034, Community Services Building, 502 East Howard St., Bellefonte , PA . Participants may also attend
virtually via Zoom . If you would like information regarding t he Zoom link , you may contact Julie Sebol t or
Karlene Shugars at 814-355-6744 . The a genda is as follows:
A. Call to Order
Public Comments - “Any member of the public wishing to comment on any agenda item may do so
when that item is under consideration. Persons desiring to comment should raise their hand to be
recognized by the Chair. ”
B. **Minutes of April /May /June 2026
C. Committee Reports
1) Personnel Committee
2) Community Education Committee
3) Planning/Evaluation Committee
4) Independent Grievance Review Panel
D. Old Business
E. New Business : Review of 2025 PAYS Presentation to School Superintendents/Administrators
F. Rolling Agenda
G. Comments from the MH/ID/EI-D&A Administrator
H. Comments from the Drug & Alcohol Administrator
I. Comments from the Council
J. Items from the Floor
Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention-Drug and Alcohol
COMMISSIONERS …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Employee Benefits Trust
Employee Benefits Trust to discuss 2027 insurance plan structure
The Employee Benefits Trust will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss current enrollment, specifically focusing on the insurance plan structure for 2027 and new Revive options.
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2026
- Discussion of 2027 insurance plan structure
- Overview of new Revive options
employee-benefitsinsurancetrustmeeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST AGENDA
July 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
Willowbank Office Building
420 Holmes Street, Room 146
Bellefonte, PA 16823
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I. Opening:
Commissioner Higgins, Chair
II. Public Comment:
III. Approval of the Minutes:
a. Approve the minutes from March 24, 2026.
IV. New Business:
Current enrollment
a. Insurance plan structure for 2027
b. New Revive options overview
V. Next Meeting:
TBD
VI. Adjourned:
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 143 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Centre County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-922 people (-$52.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 5, "Severe Storm": 3, "Hurricane": 3, "Snowstorm": · last Mon Mar 30, 2020)
Traffic fatalities7 (2024)
Business establishments3,344 (44,569 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,431/mo (1,040 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.4% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$89.3M
Annual budget
$18.3M
Debt outstanding
314
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$89.3M
Spending$102.3M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$18.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.21×
Debt-load index55 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.