Centre County public meetings in 2021

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee will meet to approve October meeting minutes and discuss several financial matters, including a potential upgrade to the ERP/Finance system, November financial reports, a year-end update from Controller Moser, and bond financing/private placement. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
• Discuss potential upgrade to ERP/Finance system
• Review November financial reports from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc.
• Year-end update from Controller Moser
• Discuss bond financing/private placement

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. They discussed a potential ERP/Finance system upgrade, with recommendations to target a January/first quarter 2023 implementation and consider hiring a consultant. Financial reports for November showed expenditures and revenues under budget. No formal decisions were made on the ERP upgrade or other new business items.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve various personnel requisitions, job descriptions, and promotions, primarily for the Correctional Facility. The body is also considering budget reallocations and several service contract renewals.

• Budget revision to reallocate $26,000 for Election Supplies and $100,000 for Contracted Professional services
• Contract renewal with Kronos for Workforce Management solutions totaling $23,783.48
• Private sale of Parcel No. 05-014-,051A,0000- on Laurel Acres Lane for $6,573.42
• Contract addendum with Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc. increasing the total from $25,000 to $35,000
• Contract renewals for cleaning services ($3,116) and snow removal at MDJ Centre Hall (not to exceed $2,785)

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved revisions to the COVID-19 Leave Directive, aligning quarantine guidelines with CDC recommendations (reducing from 10 to 5 days for asymptomatic or improving cases). A draft policy requiring weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees was reviewed and discussed but not approved; it will be considered at the January 6, 2022 meeting. The board also approved numerous personnel actions, a budget revision, and several contracts.

• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Leave Directive (unanimous)
• Discussed draft weekly COVID-19 testing policy for unvaccinated employees; deferred to Jan 6, 2022
• Approved new Paralegal 1/Victim Witness Assistant job description (unanimous)
• Approved 18 Correctional Facility personnel items including hires, promotions, and requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved 2 Emergency Communications 911 telecommunicator requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved $126,000 budget revision reallocating funds to Election Supplies and Contracted Professional (unanimous)
• Approved $23,783.48 Kronos contract renewal for Workforce Management (unanimous)
• Approved consent to sell tax-delinquent parcel on Laurel Acres Lane for $6,573.42 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve the 2022 wage scales and several personnel actions. These include a position reclassification in Tax Assessment and various appointments and pay adjustments across county departments.

• Approval of 2022 wage scales effective January 2, 2022
• Reclassification of Assistant Chief Assessor/Supervisor from $38,395.50 to $46,924.80 per annum
• Appointment of Kathleen J. Rishel as Caseworker 2 at $17.69/hour (requested $19.80/hour)
• Promotion of Joshua Bucheit to Probation Officer 1 at $18.84/hour
• Temporary pay increase for Julee Smith Rote from $14.65/hour to $15.22/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the 2022 wage scales effective January 2, 2022, and several personnel actions including a promotion, a temporary pay increase, a new hire, and a position upgrade. All items were approved without public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved 2022 wage scales effective Jan 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Joshua Bucheit's transfer to Probation Officer 1 at $18.84/hr (unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Julee Smith Rote to $15.22/hr retroactive to Oct 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kathleen J. Rishel as Caseworker 2 at $19.80/hr (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Assistant Chief Assessor/Supervisor position to $46,924.80/annum (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2022 county budget of $107,761,517, including a tax levy of 7.84 mills, and will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including opioid settlement agreements and an affordable housing study funded by ARPA. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, a consent agenda, and a liquid fuels payment to Harris Township.

• Adopt 2022 County Budget of $107,761,517
• Adopt Resolution 18 of 2021: 7.84 mills tax levy
• Approve opioid settlement agreements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen
• ARPA-funded contract with Mullin & Lonergan for affordable housing study ($71,330)
• Liquid fuels payment of $45,000 to Harris Township for culvert pipe replacement on West Main Street

The Board unanimously adopted the 2022 County Budget of $107,761,517 and Resolution 18 of 2021, setting the real estate tax rate at 7.84 mills. They also approved several contract renewals and additions to the consent agenda, including a $71,330 ARPA-funded housing study and opioid settlement agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 County Budget of $107,761,517 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2021 setting 7.84 mills tax rate (unanimous)
• Added Cen-Clear Child Services contract addendum to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added cleaning and snow removal contract renewals to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added postmark letter opener service contract renewal to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA housing study and opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 Liquid Fuels payment to Harris Township (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $2,069,048.21 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a $250,000 amendment to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau tourism program funded by ARPA, a $71,330 contract for an affordable housing study, and resolutions to join opioid settlement agreements. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes contract renewals for court services, insurance, and other county operations.

• $250,000 ARPA tourism program amendment with Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
• $71,330 ARPA contract with Mullin & Lonergan for affordable housing study
• Opioid settlement resolutions with McKesson, Cardinal Health, Johnson & Johnson, and others
• $131,250 in contracts for seven court-appointed attorneys
• $450,804 State Homeland Security Grant with PEMA

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement amendment with the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for $250,000 in ARPA tourism funds and added several contracts to the next consent agenda, including an affordable housing study and opioid settlement participation. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and a check run, and re-voted on the consent agenda, approving all items except the Qualtrics software agreement, which Commissioner Dershem opposed.

• Approved $250,000 ARPA tourism agreement amendment with HVAB (unanimous)
• Added $71,330 affordable housing study contract with Mullin & Lonergan to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added opioid settlement participation items to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved PFM Financial Advisors engagement letter (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation for bond counsel RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,487,997.54 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E and G (unanimous); item F (Qualtrics) approved 2-1, Dershem opposed

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet to hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive program updates from staff on intellectual disability, mental health, and behavioral health case management. The board will also discuss committee reports, 2021 highlights, a budget update from SAM, Inc., and a service evaluation discussion.

• Program reports from Deb Tate (ID/EI), Larissa Schell (Supports Coordination), Michelle Henry (Mental Health), Troy Hosterman (Behavioral Health Case Management)
• Budget Update — SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion
• 2021 Highlights
• Public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss COVID-19 leave and vaccination policies and review several personnel requisitions. The body is also deciding on a budget reallocation for a compensation study and a state grant request for the Countywide Action Plan.

• Agreement with Qualtrics, LLC for vaccination and testing software totaling $26,055
• Request for $592,000 in state funding from the Chesapeake Bay Office Grant Programs
• Budget revision to reallocate $54,000 from Miscellaneous to Human Resources for a Classification and Compensation Study
• Approval of overtime pay for Correctional Facility Food Service Manager Kevin Brindle with a 2021 budget impact of $18,835
• Satisfaction piece for Lisa and Earl Spicer for the property at 131 Sycamore Drive, Karthaus

The Board unanimously approved revisions to the COVID-19 Leave Directive, ending paid COVID leave except for vaccination time, effective January 1, 2022. They also approved a $26,055 contract with Qualtrics for employee vaccination/testing status management. A policy for weekly testing of unvaccinated employees was discussed but not finalized, with drafting to continue for a later meeting.

• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Leave Directive (unanimous)
• Approved $26,055 Qualtrics EmployeeXM contract (unanimous)
• Approved staff assistant job description revision and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved correctional facility personnel items including overtime for food service manager (unanimous)
• Approved temporary staffing agreement with The HR Office Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services caseworker requisition (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer for Eliza Shaw (unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 budget revision for classification study and recruitment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will review meeting minutes from December 2, 2021, and several personnel actions. These include a proposed salary increase for the Controller and reclassifications within the Tax Claim and Tax Collection departments.

• $2,000 annual salary increase for the Controller
• Reclassification of Director-Tax Claim and Collections to full-time position
• Promotion of Jennifer Pettina to Director-Tax Claim and Collections at $55,140.80/annum
• Potential pay rate for Jennifer Pettina of $67,995.20/annum contingent on 2022 budget
• Temporary pay increase for LeAnn Repasky from $18.20/hour to $18.92/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved a $2,000 annual salary increase for the Controller for duties as Secretary to the Retirement Board, with Controller Moser abstaining. The board also approved reclassifying a Tax Claim position and promoting Jennifer Pettina to Director-Tax Claim and Collections, contingent on the 2022 budget, plus a temporary pay increase for LeAnn Repasky. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,000 annual salary increase for Controller (unanimous, Moser abstained)
• Approved reclassification of Tax Claim position to full-time Director-Tax Claim and Collections (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jennifer Pettina to Director-Tax Claim and Collections at $67,995.20/annum, contingent on 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay rate increase for LeAnn Repasky to $18.92/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract with the Borough of State College and Gorenflo Consulting, Inc. for a health department feasibility study funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The board will also act on several contract renewals, including workers' compensation insurance and legal services, and approve appointments to various boards and commissions.

• ARPA contract with Gorenflo Consulting for health department feasibility study
• Workers' comp insurance renewal with PMA for $142,296
• CACJ contract renewal for $142,555 including pre-trial release program
• RACP grant application for CVIM clinic construction ($1,500,000)
• Check run of $1,191,125.82

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the Borough of State College and Gorenflo Consulting, Inc. to conduct a Centre County Health Department Feasibility Study, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The board also approved the acquisition of a handicapped accessible van from Penn State for $25,300 and a check run of $1,191,125.82. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda, including contract renewals for solicitor services, the Centre for Alternatives in Community Justice, and the workers' compensation insurance policy. The board approved appointments and resignations to various authorities, boards, and commissions, with some abstentions.

• Approved ARPA contract for health department feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of 2011 Ford handicapped accessible van from Penn State for $25,300 (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,191,125.82 dated December 10, 2021
• Added contract renewal with Helen Stolinas (Mazza Law Group) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added contract renewal with CACJ ($142,555) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOU with Network Engineers Repeater Association to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added workers' compensation insurance policy renewal with PMA ($142,296) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointments, re-appointments, resignations, and term expiration for ABCs (unanimous with abstentions)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve the minutes from November 9, 2021, and discuss or approve several items for 2022, including the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for pensioners, the estimated ADC, the interest rate on employee contributions, payment of administrative fees from the Retirement Fund, secretary compensation, actuarial fees, and a discussion with PFM on current actions and plans. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve minutes from November 9, 2021
• Discussion and/or approval of 2022 COLA for pensioners
• Approve 2022 interest rate on employee contributions
• Approve payment of 2022 administrative fees from Retirement Fund
• Approve secretary compensation for 2022

The Centre County Retirement Board approved a 4% interest rate on employee contributions for 2022, approved payment of retirement-related fees from the Retirement Fund, and approved $2,000 compensation for the Board Secretary. The Board also discussed a potential 4.6% COLA for 2022 but took no action, and heard a fund performance review with proposed re-allocations, which were supported by consensus.

• Approved 4% interest rate on employee contributions for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of retirement-related fees for 2022 from the Retirement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary compensation of $2,000 for 2022 (4-0, Moser abstained)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to proceed with PFMAM proposed re-allocations based on new Investment Policy Statement

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and inmate services. The body will also discuss COVID-19 operations and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Review of monthly reports including Suicide, Detox, and Grievance reports
• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics and rapid testing
• Determination of 2022 BOI meeting dates and times

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors met virtually on December 9, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting. The board received monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS program, work release, facility population, COVID-19 testing, and other operations. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 am (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to award a contract for Information Technology Managed Services. They are also considering a consulting contract with Reclamere Data Security Experts and a non-extension notice for RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc.

• Contract award for RFP – Information Technology Managed Services
• Contract with Reclamere Data Security Experts not to exceed $15,000
• Notification to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. that current contract will not be extended

The Board unanimously approved awarding the IT managed services contract to Mission Critical Partners and authorized contract negotiations. It also approved a $15,000 consulting contract with Reclamere Data Security Experts and approved a letter to RBA notifying the county will not extend its current contract. No public comments were received, and the meeting moved into executive session.

• Approved IT managed services contract award to Mission Critical Partners (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Reclamere Data Security Experts (unanimous)
• Approved letter to RBA not extending current contract (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), specifically focusing on revenue loss. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no formal action is scheduled. The agenda also includes public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue loss
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Questions from the press

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no public comment and no formal votes on substantive items. Staff reported $5,269,968 in ARPA expenditures, with revenue loss calculations of $5.6 million and allocations for county bonuses and general services. The Board agreed to continue the current meeting schedule and discussed a mental health court planned to start in the first quarter of 2023.

• Continued current meeting schedule of every other Tuesday (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:18 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2022 tentative county budget of $107,761,517, with final adoption scheduled for December 28. The board will also act on several contracts, grants, and routine items, including a proclamation for the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas and a check run of $1,436,790.56.

• Adopt 2022 tentative budget of $107,761,517
• Table IT managed services contract award until Dec. 9
• Approve $1.5M RACP application for Centre Volunteers in Medicine
• Approve $162,745 addendum for drug/alcohol prevention services
• Approve letter of support for Clearfield Educational Foundation grant

The Board unanimously adopted the 2022 tentative county budget of $107,761,517, which includes no increase in real estate taxes for the twelfth consecutive year. The board also tabled a decision on an IT managed services contract until December 9, and approved several consent agenda items, including contracts and a check run.

• Adopted 2022 tentative budget of $107,761,517 (unanimous)
• Tabled IT managed services contract award until Dec. 9 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 16, 17, and 30 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 36 for Bellefonte Victorian Christmas 40th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including YSB contracts and Citrix renewal (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,436,790.56 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Clearfield Educational Foundation grant (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to handle the casting of lots to break ties in a municipal election. The agenda also includes time for public comment and election announcements.

• Casting of lots to break ties for municipal election

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from November 18, 2021, and review a personnel item for the Sheriff's office. The board will decide on the hourly pay rate for a new full-time Department Clerk 3.

• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Pay rate for Sarah V. Berezenko as Department Clerk 3: proposed $14.07/hour vs $13.79/hour

The Centre County Salary Board met and approved the minutes from its November 18, 2021 meeting. The board unanimously approved a starting rate of $13.79/hour for Sarah V. Berezenko, appointed by Sheriff Bryan Sampsel as a full-time Department Clerk 3, effective December 6, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 AM.

• Approved the November 18, 2021 Salary Board meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved Sarah V. Berezenko's rate at SG-N08A(01) $13.79/hour, effective December 6, 2021, as full-time Department Clerk 3, replacing A. Howe.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on several personnel appointments and promotions across county departments. The body will also consider updates to multiple job descriptions within the Planning & Community Development department.

• Approval of two full-time Corrections Officer requisitions for the Correctional Facility
• Promotion of Kody Brown to Caseworker 2 with a 2021 budget impact of $3,749
• Appointment of Maria E. Rhine as Caseworker 2 ($16.69/hour) and Maria G. Acuna as Caseworker 1 ($15.16/hour)
• Approval of seven job description revisions and one title change for Planning & Community Development
• Approval of a personnel requisition for a full-time Tax Claim Coordinator

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the November 18, 2021 meeting minutes. They approved personnel requisitions for two full-time Corrections Officers, a promotion for Kody Brown, two appointments in MH/ID/EI, and a Tax Claim Coordinator. They also approved a new job description, a title change, and revisions to several Planning job descriptions. The Board then moved into executive session for a personnel matter and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting.
• Approved two Corrections Officer requisitions (replacing J. Smith and S. Norris).
• Approved promotion of Kody Brown to Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services.
• Approved appointment of Maria E. Rhine as Caseworker 2 in MH/ID/EI.
• Approved appointment of Maria G. Acuna as Caseworker 1 in MH/ID/EI.
• Approved new job description and title change for Senior Planner 1 – Community Planning Specialist.
• Approved revisions to job descriptions for Director-Planning and four Senior Planner positions.
• Approved requisition for full-time Tax Claim Coordinator.

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding a virtual meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing the treasurer's report, and discussing old and new business. Items include the LICC Resource Book, planning professional breakfasts and activities for the fiscal year, the State Performance Plan, and agency updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• LICC Resource Book discussion
• Planning for professional breakfasts and LICC activities
• State Performance Plan (SSP) and agency updates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract award for the county roof replacement project and consider approving meeting minutes and a check run. They will also table a decision on an IT managed services contract until December 7, and add several contracts and agreements to next week's consent agenda, including renewals for community justice, youth services, and software maintenance.

• Contract award for Centre County Roof Replacement (IFB)
• Contract renewal with Centre for Alternatives in Community Justice (CACJ) totaling $142,555
• Contract addendum with Centre County Youth Service Bureau for $162,745 in drug/alcohol prevention funds
• Contract renewal with Service Access and Management, Inc. (SAM) for $2,068,287 over three years
• Check run approved for $631,113.89

The Board unanimously approved awarding the Centre County Roof Replacement contract to Altoona Roofing and Sheet Metal for $805,750. The Board tabled the IT Managed Services contract award and the CACJ contract renewal until December 7 and December 14, respectively. Several contracts and the 2022 Liquid Fuels allocations were added to next week's Consent Agenda, and the Board approved a $631,113.89 check run.

• Approved the $805,750 roof replacement contract for Altoona Roofing and Sheet Metal.
• Tabled the IT Managed Services contract award until December 7, 2021.
• Tabled the CACJ contract renewal until December 14, 2021.
• Added the OPEX elections invoice to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Added four Youth Service Bureau contracts to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Added the Citrix contract renewal to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Added the Palmetto Posting contract amendment to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Approved the submission of a Project Modification Request to the PCCD for the Stop Violence Against Women Grant.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 county budget, including personnel, departmental budgets, external allocations, and ARPA funding for revenue shortfall. No final decisions are being made at this work session; the tentative budget will be presented and adopted on December 7, with final adoption on December 28.

• Review of 2022 county budget personnel and departmental allocations
• Discussion of external allocations
• ARPA funding for revenue shortfall
• Budget meeting schedule: Dec 7 tentative adoption, Dec 28 final adoption

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to certify official election results. The agenda also includes time for public comment and press questions.

• Certification of official results

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve Aetna supplemental rates, discuss Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and receive an update on open enrollment. The agenda is otherwise routine, including public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve Aetna Supplemental Rates
• HSA Discussion
• Open Enrollment Update
• Approve minutes from October 28, 2021

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and suicide prevention. The meeting includes discussions on COVID-19 operations and county protocols regarding employee vaccination and testing.

• Review of monthly reports including Mental Health, COMPASS Program, and Facility Population
• Discussion on COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics and rapid testing
• Review of county protocols for mandating employee vaccination or testing
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors voted to continue the warden's current COVID-19 mitigation approach, declining to implement mandatory vaccination or testing for staff. The board also approved the previous month's minutes and received detailed monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and COVID-19 testing.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to maintain current COVID-19 strategy without mandating vaccines or testing for staff
• Discussed but did not adopt mandatory vaccination or testing policies, despite Prison Society support
• Noted 8th vaccine/booster clinic held Nov 9; 6 Moderna 1st doses, 2 2nd doses, 1 booster, 5 J&J at 7th clinic

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including job description revisions and appointments, and will consider contract renewals, including a $2.07 million agreement with Service Access and Management. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes an intergovernmental housing agreement with Franklin County and development plans for The Village of Nittany Glen. Public comment is allowed.

• Contract renewal with Service Access and Management, Inc. for $2,068,287 (2021-2024)
• Intergovernmental housing agreement with Franklin County at $65/day for inmates
• MOU for The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VI (45 single-family units) and Phase VII (47 housing sites)
• Approval of multiple personnel appointments and requisitions, including corrections officers and vehicle operators
• Check run of $145,403.91

The Board unanimously approved multiple personnel items, including job description revisions, appointments, and requisitions across departments. It also approved a satisfaction piece for a housing matter and the weekly consent agenda, which included contracts for inmate housing, energy management, pest control, and land development plans. The next meeting on November 23 was cancelled.

• Approved minutes from November 4, 2021 meeting
• Approved Controller job description revisions for Deputy Controller, Auditor/Accountant, and Payroll/Pension Coordinator
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items including leave extension, requisitions, and four part-time officer appointments
• Approved Human Services MH/ID/EI personnel requisitions for two Caseworker 2 positions and a TASC Coordinator
• Approved Transportation personnel items including appointments, requisitions, and a leave of absence
• Approved satisfaction piece for Thomas M. Rossman for property at 109 West Aaron Square, Aaronsburg
• Approved consent agenda including Franklin County inmate housing agreement, ProAsys energy management, Rentokil pest control, and Nittany Glen Phase VI and VII MOUs
• Approved check run of $145,403.91 dated November 16, 2021

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the 2022 county budget. Specific focus areas for this session include Central Booking and salaries for the Correctional Facility and 911 Emergency Communication.

• 2022 budget discussion for Central Booking
• 2022 budget discussion for Correctional Facility salaries
• 2022 budget discussion for 911 Emergency Communication salaries

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the 2022 budget, which currently has a $2.7 million deficit after balancing measures. They reviewed proposals to address shortfalls at Central Booking, increase corrections officer wages, and address 911 staffing shortages, but took no formal votes. The board will continue budget discussions at upcoming meetings before final adoption on December 28.

• No formal votes taken; budget items discussed only
• Discussed using ARPA funds to cover Central Booking shortfall (no action)
• Reviewed proposal to raise corrections officer starting wage to $17.50/hr (no action)
• Discussed 2% salary increase for non-union staff (no action)
• Scheduled budget adoption for December 28, 2021

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve pay rates for new hires and promotions across several county departments. The board will decide on hourly rates for employees in Courts, Facilities Management, Human Services, and Transportation.

• Appointment of Michael S. Charles as Probation Officer 1 at a requested rate of $18.56/hour
• Appointment of Kimberly J. Sellers as Custodial Worker 1 at a requested rate of $11.01/hour
• Promotion of Helen Shapira to Program Specialist (MH) at a requested rate of $21.83/hour
• Reclassification of a Caseworker 3 position to Caseworker 2 at $16.69/hour
• Promotion of Farrah Kerschner to Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher at a requested rate of $12.43/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda. This included setting the pay rate for a new Probation Officer 1, a new Custodial Worker 1, a promotion and a reclassification in Human Services, and a promotion in Transportation. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM.

• Approved the November 4, 2021 Salary Board meeting minutes.
• Approved the rate for Michael S. Charles as Probation Officer 1 at $18.56/hour, effective November 29, 2021.
• Approved the rate for Kimberly J. Sellers as Custodial Worker 1 at $11.01/hour, effective November 29, 2021.
• Approved the promotion of Helen Shapira to Program Specialist (MH) at $21.83/hour, effective November 21, 2021.
• Approved the reclassification of a Caseworker 3 position to Caseworker 2 at $16.69/hour, effective November 18, 2021.
• Approved the promotion of Farrah Kerschner to Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher at $12.43/hour, effective December 5, 2021.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to conduct ballot review and verification for a statewide recount in a Commonwealth Court race. The board will also prepare to certify official results on November 19, 2021.

• Ballot review and verification for Commonwealth Court statewide recount
• Certification of official results scheduled for November 19, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections voted unanimously to accept provisional and election day ballots as part of the statewide recount in the Commonwealth Court race. Director Beth Lechman reported recount results and noted that final numbers would be updated the next day. No public comments or agenda additions were made.

• Accepted provisional and election day ballots in Commonwealth Court recount (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 county budget, with a focus on courts. The board has scheduled future meetings to review, present, and adopt the tentative and final budgets. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.

• 2022 County Budget review, including courts
• Budget review and wrap-up scheduled for November 18, 2021
• Presentation of proposed 2022 budget and adoption of tentative budget on November 30, 2021
• Final adoption of 2022 county budget on December 21, 2021

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 county budget, focusing on the courts. They discussed the retirement of Senior Judge David Grine, proposed increases in contracted professional costs, and a potential new Master system for family law cases. No formal votes were taken; decisions were deferred to upcoming budget meetings.

• Consensus to decrease Court Appearances budget to $30,000
• Requested contract for freelance transcription services with fee schedule
• Agreed to retain five court reporter positions but fund only four
• Discussed purchasing new court reporter machines with trade-in
• Discussed potential kiosk for Law Library instead of hard copy books

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving ARPA fund allocations, several contracts, and land development plans for the Village of Nittany Glen. They will also vote on the consent agenda, a check run, and other routine items.

• Approve ARPA allocations: $250,000 to Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, $13,440 for correctional facility rapid tests, $1,000 for AMI testing site
• Intergovernmental housing agreement with Franklin County at $65/day for correctional facility inmates
• Add MOU for Village of Nittany Glen Phase VI (45 single-family units) and Phase VII (47 housing sites) to consent agenda
• Approve $60,000 Plans of Safe Care Support grant from PA Department of Human Services
• Approve $1,487,422.32 check run

The Board unanimously approved allocating $264,440 in ARPA funds for the AMI testing site utilities, correctional facility rapid tests, and a $250,000 grant to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for winter tourism. They also tabled the roof replacement bid until November 30, 2021, and approved several contracts and grants, including a $60,000 grant for substance-affected infant care.

• Approved $264,440 in ARPA funds for AMI testing site, rapid tests, and HVAB grant (unanimous)
• Tabled IFB for Centre County Roof Replacement until Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of contract termination with State Industrial Products Corp (unanimous)
• Added Franklin County housing agreement to Nov 18 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added ProAsys energy management and Rentokil pest control contracts to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Nittany Glen Phase VI and VII MOUs to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 Plans of Safe Care Support grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 911, drug/alcohol, mental health, and mosquito control items (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review portions of the proposed 2022 county budget, specifically the sheriff, elections, personnel, and external allocations departments. The meeting includes public comment periods and is part of a series of budget meetings leading to the tentative budget adoption on November 30 and final adoption on December 21.

• 2022 County Budget review: Sheriff department
• 2022 County Budget review: Elections department
• 2022 County Budget review: Personnel department
• 2022 County Budget review: External Allocations
• Budget meeting schedule: Nov 17 courts, Nov 18 wrap-up, Nov 30 tentative adoption, Dec 21 final adoption

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 budget, hearing presentations from the Sheriff, Elections, Personnel, and External Allocations. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the board discussed requests, reached consensus on some personnel matters (e.g., reclassifying four part-time corrections positions to full-time, increasing Sheriff's Office Supervisor I hours), and deferred final decisions to upcoming budget meetings. The board also set the schedule for budget adoption, with a tentative budget presentation on November 30 and final adoption on December 21.

• Consensus to not bring back Addressing Generalist position in Emergency Comm 911, revisit in July
• Consensus to reclass four part-time Warden positions to full-time
• Consensus to increase Sheriff's Office Supervisor I from 1,950 to 2,080 hours annually
• Approved additional Caseworker for Children and Youth Services starting Jan 1, 2022 (state-funded half year)
• Recessed and adjourned unanimously (motions by Higgins, seconded by Dershem)
• No formal votes on budget items; all decisions deferred to later meetings

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss a statewide recount for a Commonwealth Court race. The board will also review findings regarding a ballot received in a blank secrecy envelope.

• Statewide Recount in Commonwealth Court Race
• Report of findings regarding a ballot received in a blank secrecy envelope
• Schedule for Official Count Board/Provisional Ballot Board meeting on November 19, 2021, to certify official results

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously appointed Beth Lechman, Jodi Nedd, Latisha Stefanko, and other necessary workers to the Recanvass Recount Board for the statewide Commonwealth Court race. The recount will use a rented DS850 high-speed counter for mail-in/absentee ballots and a DS450 for election day ballots. The board also reported that a ballot received in a blank secrecy envelope was counted and the voter was notified.

• Appointed Recanvass Recount Board for Commonwealth Court race (unanimous)
• Scheduled recount for 9 AM at Willowbank Emergency Operations Center
• Reported ballot in blank secrecy envelope counted, voter notified

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including approved and pending projects, revenue loss allocation for 2022, and new requests. New requests include a tourism marketing campaign, $13,440 for rapid COVID-19 tests for the county correctional facility, and a request from Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church. The board will also review infrastructure project requests and receive a broadband update.

• Review of ARPA approved and pending projects
• Discussion of 2022 revenue loss allocation
• New request: HVAB Tourism Marketing Campaign – Phase II
• New request: Purchase of rapid COVID-19 tests for CCCF in the amount of $13,440
• New request: Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session and reached consensus to add several ARPA funding items to the November 16, 2021 meeting agenda for approval, including $250,000 for the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau tourism campaign, $13,440 for rapid COVID-19 tests at the correctional facility, and about $1,000 for utilities at the AMI testing site. They also discussed a request from Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church for a walk-in cooler/freezer, but took no formal action. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Added $250,000 HVAB tourism campaign allocation to Nov. 16 agenda (consensus)
• Added $13,440 for rapid COVID-19 tests at CCCF to Nov. 16 agenda (consensus)
• Added funding for AMI testing site utilities (~$1,000) to Nov. 16 agenda (consensus)
• Discussed Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church request; no action taken
• Unanimously added AMI Testing Site item to agenda (motion by Higgins, seconded by Dershem)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting at 11:29 AM

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $175,000 contract with CTC Technology and Energy for a countywide broadband strategic plan, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes contracts for drug and alcohol treatment, mental health services, and online dog licensing, as well as a check run of $273,993.77.

• $175,000 ARPA-funded contract with CTC Technology and Energy for broadband strategic plan
• Contract renewals for drug/alcohol treatment: Avenues Recovery ($5,000), White Deer Run ($70,000), Crossroads Counseling addendum ($48,233)
• Mental health service contracts: Oasis Lifecare ($25,800), Penn State Psychological Clinic ($30,000)
• 911 generator maintenance addendum with Breon's Inc. ($29,475.76)
• Check run approval of $273,993.77

The Board unanimously approved a $175,000 contract with CTC Technology and Energy to develop a countywide broadband strategic plan, funded by ARPA. They also approved the meeting minutes, a check run of $273,993.77, and the consent agenda. Several contracts and a grant were added to next week's consent agenda for approval.

• Approved $175,000 broadband strategic plan contract with CTC Technology and Energy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 26 and Oct 28 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $273,993.77 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including online dog licensing contract and PCCD grant application (unanimous)
• Added Emergency Communications contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added six MH/ID/EI drug and alcohol contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added DEP mosquito-borne disease control grant to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the proposed 2022 budget for the Correctional Facility and the Coroner's office. The meeting includes public comment and sets a schedule for further budget meetings leading to adoption of the tentative and final 2022 county budget.

• Review of 2022 budget for Correctional Facility
• Review of 2022 budget for Coroner
• Budget meeting schedule through December 21, 2021
• Public comment period

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 county budget, focusing on the Correctional Facility and Coroner's Office. They reached consensus to approve two new deputy coroner positions for 2022, one permanent and one temporary, with the temporary position to be reviewed for the 2023 budget. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the meeting was procedural and ended with unanimous motions to recess and adjourn.

• Approved two new deputy coroner positions for 2022 (one permanent, one temporary) by consensus
• Tabled discussion on correctional facility wage structure pending a meeting with the Warden
• Recessed and reconvened the work session unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 28, 2021 meeting and to consider approving an updated Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for the Centre County Employees Retirement Fund. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act, and agenda additions are restricted under Act 65 of 2021.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2021 Retirement Board meeting
• Approve updated Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for Centre County Employees Retirement Fund

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the updated Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for the Centre County Employees Retirement Fund, with an amendment requiring board consent for any hedge fund use. The IPS now defines 'Advisor,' sets the expected rate of return as equal to or greater than the actuarial discount rate, expands asset classes and weightings, and outlines manager selection and performance reporting. The board also approved the October 28, 2021 meeting minutes 4-0.

• Approved October 28, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement with hedge fund amendment (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process military and civilian overseas ballots. The body will also certify unofficial election results.

• Canvass and tabulate military/civilian overseas ballots
• Certify unofficial results
• Schedule for Official Count Board/Provisional Ballot Board meeting on November 19, 2021

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the unofficial results of the November 2nd General Election, with 35,029 ballots cast. The board also unanimously agreed to forward a questioned mail-in ballot (missing required secrecy envelope print) to Solicitor Betsy Dupuis for review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified unofficial results for Nov. 2 General Election (unanimous)
• Referred questioned mail-in ballot to Solicitor Betsy Dupuis for review (unanimous)
• Added 'Ballot in Question' to agenda (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process and count various types of ballots from the recent election. The body will handle the adjudication of mail-in and provisional ballots and perform a 2% count of in-person ballots.

• Canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots
• Adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Adjudication, tabulation, and canvassing of provisional ballots
• 2% count of in-person Election Day ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections canvassed and tabulated ballots from the November 2021 municipal election. The board unanimously voided 16 mail-in ballots lacking a voter-provided date on the outer envelope, per state guidance, and rejected 6 provisional ballots for reasons including voter registration in another county, incomplete affidavits, missing signatures, or a returned mail-in ballot. The board also rejected 17 of 20 challenged ballots, including 10 'naked' ballots without inner envelopes, and approved the 2% count of in-person ballots from two precincts.

• Voided 16 mail-in ballots with no voter-provided date on outer envelope (unanimous)
• Rejected 6 provisional ballots; counted 80 fully and 3 partially (unanimous)
• Rejected 10 'naked' ballots without inner envelopes (unanimous)
• Counted 1 and rejected 2 ballots with identifying marks on inner envelope (unanimous)
• Counted 2 ballots and rejected 5 with no voter-provided date on outer envelope (unanimous)
• Rejected 1 ballot requiring more research on signature issue (unanimous)
• Approved 2% count of in-person ballots from Precincts 5 and 68 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on multiple personnel appointments and requisitions across county departments. The meeting includes approvals for service contracts and funding requests for community development and health services.

• Payment application of $389,346 for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements
• Funding support of $10,000 for Centre County Housing & Land Trust
• Contract with Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for online dog licensing not to exceed $8,500
• Contract renewal with Maximus US Services, Inc. for $20,100
• Intergovernmental housing agreements for the Correctional Facility at a rate of $65 per day

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a wide range of personnel actions, including new hires, title changes, and COVID-19 leave extensions, as well as several contracts and grant applications. All decisions were made without dissent.

• Approved personnel requisition for Conservation District Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items including leaves and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Relations title changes and new job description (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services personnel items for Aging, Children & Youth, and MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved additional COVID-19 medical leave days for two employees (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 job description and title change (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Community Development items including $10,000 for CCHLT and $389,346 RACP payment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve various personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and salary adjustments across multiple county departments. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from October 21, 2021.

• Appointment of Thomas S. Buchanan and Eric C. Cain as part-time Deputy Sheriffs
• Promotions for Nancy Stover, Barbara Davidson, and Keith Reese in the Recorder of Deeds office
• Salary increase for Facilities Management Director Lee Sheaffer to $72,467.20/annum
• Salary increase for Assistant Director Facilities Management Dallas Devinney II to $69,180.80/annum
• Appointment of Tonia J. Houck as 911 Administrative/Fiscal Assistant

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including new hires, promotions, and pay rate changes across several departments. No public comments were received, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the routine personnel actions.

• Approved Sheriff appointments for Thomas S. Buchanan and Eric C. Cain at $14.07/hour (unanimous)
• Approved John D. Kubalak as on-call Deputy Coroner at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Recorder of Deeds promotions for Nancy Stover, Barbara Davidson, and Keith Reese (unanimous)
• Approved Courts appointments for Rebecca C. Snyder and S. Marcy J. Forstmeier (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Christopher Myers to Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tonia J. Houck as 911 Administrative/Fiscal Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Management rate changes for Lee Sheaffer and Dallas Devinney II, and appointment of Tyler J. Lucas (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of a Caseworker 3 to Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process various types of ballots from the municipal election. The body will review voter lists, results tapes, and election night reports. This meeting is the first in a series of scheduled sessions to certify unofficial and official results.

• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-In ballots
• Canvassing and tabulation of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Review of Numbered List of Voters, General Returns of Results Cast, Election Day Results Tapes, and Election Night Reports
• Canvassing and tabulation of Military/Civilian Overseas ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections met to canvass and tabulate ballots from the November 2 municipal election. They confirmed 24,119 in-person ballots with no discrepancies, reviewed 64 ballots with issues, and made decisions on each. The board also addressed 418 unscannable mail-in ballots by darkening timing marks, which resolved the issue.

• Unanimously approved darkening timing marks on 418 unscannable ballots
• Confirmed 24,119 in-person ballots with no discrepancies
• Counted 11 of 12 military/overseas ballots, rejected 1 for missing affidavit
• Rejected all 23 naked ballots (no secrecy envelope)
• Counted 4 of 7 ballots with identifying marks, rejected 3
• Counted and remade all 6 cut/sliced/torn ballots
• Counted 4 ballots not listed on SURE report
• Placed 16 ballots aside for research due to missing voter date

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss municipal election office updates and the schedule for counting ballots. The body will coordinate the adjudication and tabulation of mail-in, provisional, and in-person ballots between November 4 and November 19, 2021.

• Schedule for adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-In ballots
• Canvassing and tabulation of In-Person Election Day ballots
• 2% Count of In-Person Election Day ballots on November 5
• Certification of unofficial results on November 9
• Certification of official results on November 19

The Centre County Board of Elections convened and declared the 2021 Municipal Election open. No public comments or agenda additions were made. The board scheduled meetings for November 4, 5, 9, and 19 to canvass ballots, adjudicate provisional ballots, and certify results. The meeting recessed unanimously at 6:03 AM.

• Declared 2021 Municipal Election open
• Scheduled election canvass and certification meetings for Nov 4, 5, 9, 19
• Recessed meeting unanimously (motion by Pipe, seconded by Higgins)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve employee contribution rates, the county's HSA contribution, and a premium reimbursement date. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve Employee Contribution Rates
• Approve HSA County contribution
• Action on Premium reimbursement date
• Approve minutes from October 19, 2021

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust voted to keep employee contribution rates at 2020 levels for 2022, despite a projected 9% increase, using surplus funds to cover the difference. The board also approved a $500 per employee HSA contribution and a $200 premium reimbursement for active employees as of 12/4/2021, payable on 12/10/2021. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved keeping employee contribution rates at 2020 levels (unanimous)
• Approved $500 per employee HSA contribution (unanimous)
• Approved $200 premium reimbursement for active employees as of 12/4/2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss facilities for the 2022 county budget. The session includes a budget meeting schedule for personnel and budget adoption dates.

• Discussion of 2022 County Budget Facilities
• Personnel budget meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM
• Tentative Budget Adoption scheduled for November 16, 2021
• 2022 Budget Adoption scheduled for December 21, 2021

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 county budget, focusing on facilities and capital projects. No formal votes were taken, but the board discussed updating janitorial contracts, increasing cooling tower treatment costs, and moving certain facility items to the capital budget. The proposed 2022 budget will be presented on November 30, with tentative adoption on November 16 and final adoption on December 21.

• Discussed updating janitorial contracts for MDJ offices to $24,529
• Discussed increasing cooling tower treatment costs to $8,000 annually for Willowbank, Centre Hall, and Temple Court, and $1,600 for the Correctional Facility
• Discussed moving heat pump replacement, fire alarm, and snow cleats from Facilities to the Capital Budget
• Scheduled tentative budget adoption for November 16, 2021
• Scheduled final budget adoption for December 21, 2021

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes from its October 21, 2021 session and receive a presentation on Twin Capital's third-quarter 2021 investment performance results. No other business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approve minutes from October 21, 2021 Retirement Board meeting
• Twin Capital 3Q 2021 investment performance presentation by Geoff Gerber, Sam Gerber, and Vince Larence

The Retirement Board met and received a presentation from TWIN Capital on the County's investment performance for Q3 2021. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:43 AM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the September 30, 2021 meeting minutes and discuss several financial matters. New business includes a meeting with CentralSquare about the Finance Plus/Pro software update, department financial meetings, and financial reports for September from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding decisions or contracts listed.

• Approve minutes from September 30, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
• Controller's Office meeting with CentralSquare regarding Finance Plus/Pro software update
• Financial reports for September from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc.

The Finance Committee decided to abandon the CentralSquare Finance Plus/Pro upgrade after learning the project was only 26% complete and had significant delays. They will explore other software options for HR, payroll, and related functions, with a proposed timeline expected by the next meeting. The committee also approved the September 30 meeting minutes and reviewed September financial reports showing taxes over budget and a $4.7 million budget amendment in process.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Decided to move on from CentralSquare upgrade and explore other software options
• Requested proposed timeline for system switch by next meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to appoint the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2021 General Election. The board will also review the schedule for adjudicating and tabulating various ballot types through November 22, 2021.

• Appointment of Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards
• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of ballot adjudication and tabulation schedule for November 4, 5, 9, and 22

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting and appointed itself as the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2021 General Election. The board also set a schedule for canvassing and certifying ballots, including rescheduling the November 22 meeting to November 19. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Board of Elections as Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for 2021 General Election (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 22, 2021 meeting to Friday, November 19 at 3:00 PM (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that includes an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and questions from the press.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update

The Board received an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with no changes to proposed allocations. Nearly $7 million has been committed and $4.7 million expended. The Board discussed using ARPA for Centre Crest renovations and other projects, and agreed to gather cost estimates for capital projects. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• No formal decisions made; ARPA allocations unchanged
• Discussed borrowing for Centre Crest to free ARPA for other uses
• Commissioner Higgins requested cost estimates for capital projects
• County to respond to Huston Township infrastructure request

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of contracts, grants, and agreements, including intergovernmental housing agreements for the correctional facility and multiple human services contracts. The board will also adopt a proclamation for Military Appreciation Month, approve letters of support for shared use path projects, and hold work sessions on ARPA funds and the 2022 budget.

• Eight intergovernmental housing agreements at $65/day for Centre County Correctional Facility
• Contract renewals and addenda for drug, alcohol, and mental health services totaling over $300,000
• Allocation of $460,500 for Clean Water Action Plan projects in Halfmoon and Bald Eagle Watersheds
• Approval of $2,067,608.15 check run
• Letters of support for East College Avenue and Easterly/Westerly Shared Use Path projects

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for drug and alcohol services, mental health, early intervention, and adult services, as well as grants for clean water projects and letters of support for transportation projects. They also adopted a proclamation for Military Appreciation Month and approved a check run of $2,067,608.15. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 35 of 2021 for Military Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Added Maximus US Services contract renewal to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added eight intergovernmental housing agreements for correctional facility to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added seven MH/ID/EI contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOA with Centre County Housing and Land Trust to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added clean water action plan items to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and letters of support (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review portions of the 2022 county budget, specifically the Correctional Facility, Information Technology Systems (ITS), and Cooperative Extension. This is a discussion and review session, not a final adoption. The tentative budget adoption is scheduled for November 16, 2021, and final adoption for December 21, 2021.

• 2022 budget review for Correctional Facility
• 2022 budget review for Information Technology Systems (ITS)
• 2022 budget review for Cooperative Extension
• Budget meeting schedule for October 28, November 16, and December 21

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 budget for the Correctional Facility, Information Technology Systems, and Cooperative Extension. No formal votes were taken; discussions focused on inmate housing rates, staffing and overtime, IT staffing proposals, and potential use of InKind funds for extension positions.

• Discussed Correctional Facility 2022 budget, including inmate housing rate of $65/day
• Discussed IT staffing proposals for IT Operations Manager and IT Business Analyst
• Discussed Cooperative Extension 2022 proposed budget of $144,000
• Discussed potential addition of Master Watershed Coordinator position at $14,000
• Agreed Juneteenth holiday not covered under current union contract

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, at noon via Blue Jeans teleconference. The agenda includes public comments, approval of August minutes, program updates from staff, committee reports, old business (budget update and service evaluation), and administrator comments. The meeting is open to the public, with a five-minute speaking limit per person.

• Public comments allowed on agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Program updates: ID/EI, Supports Coordination, Mental Health, Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update from SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion
• Non-public work session scheduled for Nov. 15, 2021

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve various personnel requisitions, job description revisions, and title changes across county departments. The board will also consider mortgage modifications for first-time homebuyers.

• Extension of recruitment incentive for Corrections Officers through November 30, 2021
• Personnel requisitions for Senior Center Manager 1, Resource Conservation Coordinator 2, and Public Safety Telecommunicator
• New job description and personnel requisition for Director - Tax Claim and Collections
• First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Modification for 140 Trout Road, State College
• First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Modification for 126 East Aaron Square, Aaronsburg

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including extending a corrections officer recruitment incentive, revising job descriptions, and filling positions across departments. They also approved two First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Modifications. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of corrections officer recruitment incentive through Nov 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Lieutenant job description at Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes in Aging, Conservation District, Emergency Communications, Sheriff, and Tax Claim departments (unanimous)
• Approved First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Modifications for two properties (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review the 2022 County Budget. The session focuses on Human Services departments. A schedule of subsequent budget meetings is also provided.

• Budget review for Veteran’s Affairs
• Budget review for CYS
• Budget review for Aging
• Budget review for Adult Services
• Budget review for Transportation and MH/ID/EI – D&A

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 budget, focusing on Human Services departments. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational, with staff reports and discussions on funding, services, and potential adjustments. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting and to hear a presentation on third-quarter 2021 investment performance results from CS McKee. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting
• CS McKee 3Q 2021 investment performance presentation

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting unanimously. C.S. McKee presented third-quarter 2021 investment performance, noting that the total portfolio returned 0.21% for the quarter and 11.21% year-to-date, with fixed income underperforming due to inflation. No formal decisions were made on the investment presentation.

• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 Retirement Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel status changes and the creation of a new director position. The board will also review meeting minutes from October 7, 2021.

• Change Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds from temporary to permanent at $15.16/hour
• Elimination of Department Clerk 2 position at $12.55/hour
• Creation of full-time Director - Tax Claim and Collections position at $49,420.80/annum

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved personnel changes, including making a temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds permanent and creating a full-time Director of Tax Claim and Collections. The board also eliminated a Department Clerk 2 position in the Recorder of Deeds office and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved permanent status for Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Eliminated Department Clerk 2 position in Recorder of Deeds (unanimous)
• Created full-time Director - Tax Claim and Collections at $49,420.80/year (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2021 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from October 14, 2021, and discuss poll worker training. The session includes updates on municipal election offices and a review of the upcoming election schedule.

• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Poll worker training discussion
• Municipal Election Office updates

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from its October 14, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on poll worker training, pre-canvassing processes, and the status of mail-in ballots for the November 2 municipal election. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The SARA-LEPC Committee met to review previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes potential PEMA grant funding for a Transcaer exercise and sponsorship of Hazmat training at CCPTC.

• Welcoming new members Ray Stolinas and Jim Coslo
• Discussion of HMEP Grant through PEMA for possible Transcaer exercise funding
• LEPC sponsorship of Hazmat training at CCPTC
• Hazmat Review/Responses report by Jeff Wharran

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to begin discussing the 2022 county budget, starting with the 911 Emergency Communications and Capital Budget. The meeting includes public comment and sets a schedule of budget sessions for various departments through November, with tentative adoption on November 16 and final adoption on December 21.

• 2022 County Budget discussion: 911 Emergency Communications and Capital Budget
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Budget meeting schedule for departments: Veteran's Affairs, CYS, Aging, Adult Services, Transportation, MH/ID/EI-D&A, Correctional Facility, External Allocations, Personnel
• Tentative Budget Adoption set for November 16, 2021, 10 AM at Willowbank 146
• 2022 Budget Adoption set for December 21, 2021, 10 AM at Willowbank 146

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2022 budget, including personnel changes and capital projects. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the board discussed proposed allocations and personnel adjustments. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Recessed meeting at 9:29 AM (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 9:43 AM (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 10:23 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:19 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation, and a check run, and will discuss ARPA funding. They will also vote on adding multiple contracts to next week's consent agenda, covering services like mental health, intellectual disability, and emergency shelter. The agenda includes a presentation on the new .gov domain for the Elections Office and letters of support for local transportation projects.

• Contract renewals for mental health services: Community Services Group ($479,759), Skills, Inc. ($242,606), and CARES of Central PA ($96,000)
• Emergency shelter and housing contracts: Housing Transitions ($38,421 emergency shelter, $182,691 rapid re-housing), Centre County Youth Services Bureau ($56,000)
• 911 CodeRed service renewal with Onsolve, LLC ($10,473.75)
• Lease amendment for Centre Region MDJ Office at 1524 West College Avenue, State College ($284,418.60)
• Letters of support for Port Matilda ($55,000) and Milesburg ($45,000) transportation projects

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for human services, emergency communications, and a lease amendment. The board also approved letters of support for two boroughs' grant applications and a $662,676.36 check run. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with human services contracts totaling over $2.5M (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Port Matilda and Milesburg Borough grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $662,676.36 dated October 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 34 of 2021 recognizing UN's 76th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting and work sessions (unanimous)
• Added DOH PDMP work statement to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Onsolve CodeRed contract renewal to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added multiple human services contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve the minutes from September 14, 2021, and to discuss new business, including the Benecon renewal and approving the HSA county contribution. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approve minutes from September 14, 2021
• Benecon renewal
• Approve HSA county contribution

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust met on October 19, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting. Benecon representative Kathy Cook presented claims data and the 2022 renewal rate of 3.5%, noting a $20,000 wellness credit from Capital and a $73,521.26 refund from the Spec Share fund. No formal decisions were made on HSA incentives, pending renewal rate review.

• Approved September 14, 2021 EBT minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 26, 2021 meeting and to hear a presentation on third-quarter 2021 investment performance from Emerald Advisers Capital. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no correspondence or old business.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting
• Presentation by Emerald Advisers Capital on 3Q 2021 investment performance

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting. Emerald Advisers presented the 3Q 2021 investment performance, noting the portfolio's returns and market outlook. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from October 7, 2021, and a temporary polling site change. The board will also discuss the cleaning and disinfection of polling locations after the 2021 Municipal Election.

• Proposed temporary polling location change for Precinct 18 (State College Northwest) to St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 208 West Foster Avenue
• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on cleaning and disinfection of polling locations following the 2021 Municipal Election

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved a temporary change of polling location for Precinct 18 (State College Northwest) from Alpha Fire Company to St. Andrews Episcopal Church for the November election. The board also approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved temporary polling location change for Precinct 18 to St. Andrews Episcopal Church (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2021 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review monthly facility reports and discuss COVID-19 operations and vaccine clinics. The meeting includes the introduction of a new program called 'Decision Points'.

• Introduction of 'Decision Points' program
• Review of COVID-19 vaccine clinic and facility operations
• Monthly reports on mental health, suicide, and detox
• Reports on COMPASS and Community Reentry programs

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors met virtually and unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. The board discussed COVID-19 operations, including a vaccine clinic and a refrigeration rental approved by commissioners, and heard monthly reports on mental health, COVID testing, and facility population. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Commissioners granted approval for refrigeration rental for COVID supplies
• Heard update on COVID vaccine clinics (Clinic 6 held Sept 30, Clinic 7 scheduled Oct 29)
• Introduced new 'Decision Points' program for inmates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, a proclamation, and a consent agenda with multiple contracts. Notable actions include adding several contracts to next week's consent agenda, including a $1.7 million youth services contract and a $90,158 emergency communications contract. The board will also consider approving a check run and a sponsorship for election livestreaming.

• Contract with Centre County Youth Service Bureau for $1,702,000 for residential youth services
• Contract with Centre Communications for $90,158 for microwave battery maintenance at 911 tower sites
• Lease amendment for 1524 West College Avenue, State College for $284,418.60
• Contract with Adelphoi Village for $295,000 for foster/residential services
• Sponsorship of livestream for Vote-By-Mail Processing Room on Nov 2-3

The Board unanimously tabled the Information Technology Managed Services RFP until November 30, 2021, after receiving five vendor proposals. They also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for correctional facility phone services and multiple human services programs, and approved a check run of $370,201.72. Several contracts and a lease were added to next week's consent agenda for approval.

• Tabled IT Managed Services RFP until Nov. 30 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including correctional phone contract and human services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $370,201.72 (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship of election vote-by-mail processing livestream (unanimous)
• Added 911 tower maintenance contract and decommissioning quote to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Children & Youth Services contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added lease amendment for 1524 W. College Ave. to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Cyber Security Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 county budget and updates. They will also set a schedule of budget meetings for late October, covering departments like 911, transportation, and corrections. No final decisions are expected at this session.

• Discussion of 2022 county budget
• Budget meeting schedule set for Oct 20, 21, 26, 28
• Meetings include 911, capital budget, personnel, transportation, aging, adult services, MH/ID/EI, CYS, veterans' affairs, correctional facility, allocations

The Board reviewed the 2022 requested county budget with total proposed revenue of $88.2 million, a $9.6 million increase over 2021, including a $1.3 million rise in real estate taxes and a $300,000 drop in hotel tax revenue. Total requested expenditures for the General Fund and Special Revenue funds are $86.5 million, leaving a projected $7.6 million deficit. No formal decisions were made; the Board scheduled department budget meetings in October, with the proposed budget to be presented on November 16 and final adoption in December.

• Adjourned unanimously at 2:31 PM
• Scheduled budget meetings for October 20, 21, 26, and 28
• Noted 45 requested salary increases (Sheriff 35, Public Defender 4, Correctional Facility 4, District Attorney 1, Veterans Affairs 1) are not in the requested budget
• Noted 911 requested two new positions (Addressing & Communications Generalist, Part Time Senior Advisor)
• Noted 2021 projected deficit of $1,475,061 and year-end General Fund balance of $9,804,399

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review allocations under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda includes public comment, a review of ARPA allocations, and questions from the press. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review.

• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Questions from the press

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and reviewed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations, with $6,982,441 committed and $4,697,512 expended. No formal votes were taken, but the Board discussed supporting a Central Booking Center allocation, a letter of support for CVIM's RACP application, and postponing infrastructure requests until federal action. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed ARPA allocations: $6,982,441 committed, $4,697,512 expended
• Discussed potential allocation for Central Booking Center (no vote)
• Discussed letter of support for CVIM's RACP application (no vote)
• Postponed infrastructure category requests until federal infrastructure bill considered (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several personnel appointments and professional service contracts. Key actions include funding a health department feasibility study and rental assistance support.

• Professional services agreement with Witt O’Brien’s LLC for Emergency Rental Assistance Programs not to exceed $35,000
• Proposal for a Centre County Health Department Feasibility Study in the amount of $12,000
• Quotation from Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC for HUB ballot box camera installation at $1,146
• Adoption of the 2022 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices
• Selection of a broadband consultant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Board of Commissioners approved a $24,000 feasibility study for a potential Centre County Health Department, funded equally by the county and State College Borough, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The board also unanimously approved a $35,000 contract with Witt O'Brien's LLC for Emergency Rental Assistance Program support, a $1,146 ballot box camera installation, and the selection of CTC Technology as broadband consultant. All personnel actions, including corrections officer hires and promotions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $24,000 health department feasibility study (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved $35,000 professional services agreement with Witt O'Brien's LLC for ERAP support (unanimous)
• Approved $1,146 Johnson Controls ballot box camera quotation (unanimous)
• Approved CTC Technology as broadband consultant (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 holiday schedule including Juneteenth (unanimous)
• Approved 12 corrections officer personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved 2 elections worker appointments (unanimous)
• Approved 911 telecommunicator requisition (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners Salary Board is meeting to approve specific employee pay rates and position changes. The agenda includes a new appointment for the Magisterial District Court and several reclassifications within Human Services and Planning & Community Development.

• Approve pay rate of $13.79/hour for Soha N. Aboelsoud as Magisterial District Court Secretary
• Create temporary on-call Senior Advisor, Aging position at $26.43/hour (not to exceed 135 hours)
• Reclassify Community Health Nurse 1 to Aging Care Manager 2 at $16.69/hour
• Reclassify Caseworker 3 to Caseworker 2 in MH/ID/EI at $16.69/hour
• Approve voluntary demotion and title change for Lori Kerschner to Secretary 3 in Planning

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including a new rate for a Magisterial District Court Secretary, temporary and reclassified positions in Human Services, and a voluntary demotion in Planning. No public comments or agenda additions were made, and the meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved rate for Soha N. Aboelsoud as MDJ Secretary at $13.79/hour (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-call Senior Advisor, Aging, at $26.43/hour (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Aging position to Aging Care Manager 2 at $16.69/hour (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of MH/ID/EI Caseworker 3 to Caseworker 2 at $16.69/hour (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion of Lori Kerschner to Secretary 3 at $17.99/hour (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2021 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve plans for vote-by-mail pre-canvassing and ballot collection. The board will also consider temporary polling location changes for three precincts in State College and Ferguson.

• Approval of Vote by Mail Pre-Canvass Plan and designation of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
• Approval of Ballot Return and Collection Plan
• Temporary polling change: Precinct 32 to Cedar Heights Church, 850 Stratford Drive
• Temporary polling change: Precinct 49 to Discovery Space, 1224 North Atherton Street
• Temporary polling change: Precinct 50 to The Rivet, 1224 North Atherton Street

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the Vote by Mail Pre-Canvass Plan, designating The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for pre-canvassing on November 2-3, 2021. The Board also unanimously approved the Ballot Return and Collection Plan, which includes ballot drop boxes with security cameras and sworn-in collection drivers. Temporary polling location changes for three precincts were approved, and the Board approved the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Vote by Mail Pre-Canvass Plan with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center (unanimous)
• Approved Ballot Return and Collection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved temporary polling location changes for Precincts 32, 49, and 50 (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and old business items like the LICC Resource Book and professional breakfast planning. The council will also discuss new business, specifically planning LICC activities for the fiscal year, and receive agency updates. This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Old business: LICC Resource Book and professional breakfast planning
• New business: planning LICC activities for fiscal year
• Agency updates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for software licenses, a freezer pod, and a health department feasibility study. They will also consider approving several contracts, including a boiler service agreement, and adopt a proclamation declaring October 2021 as 'Centre County Protects Kids Month'.

• Approve $31,000 for Microsoft Office 365 licenses, $22,441.27 for a freezer pod, and $20,000 for administrative expenses from ARPA funds
• Approve $12,000 proposal for a Centre County Health Department Feasibility Study
• Adopt Proclamation 32 of 2021 declaring October 2021 as 'Centre County Protects Kids Month'
• Approve $11,930 boiler service quote from Delval Equipment Corporation for 502 East Howard Street
• Approve check run of $1,674,572.65 dated October 1, 2021

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved allocating $73,441.27 in ARPA funds for Microsoft Office 365 licenses, a walk-in freezer pod at the correctional facility, and a miscellaneous expense fund. They also approved advertising the Centre County Roof Replacement Project and approved several contracts, including a boiler service quote and multiple human services agreements. The board tabled a health department feasibility study and an aging services MOU to future meetings.

• Approved ARPA fund allocations totaling $73,441.27 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of IFB for Centre County Roof Replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled Centre County Health Department Feasibility Study to Oct 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $11,930 boiler service quote from Delval Equipment Corp (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services items 1-3 including Home4Good/PHARE contract addendum (unanimous)
• Added Adult Services items 4-15 to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled MOU with PA Association of Area Agencies on Aging to Oct 19 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,674,572.65 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss proposals for a broadband plan funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Public comment will be accepted, and the board will consider the proposals but no final action is scheduled.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) broadband plan proposals

The Board discussed two broadband planning consultants, Design Nine and CTC Technologies, but made no selection. Staff will gather more information on CTC's grants and costs, and the decision will be on the October 7 agenda. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed broadband consultant proposals from Design Nine and CTC Technologies; no selection made.
• Directed staff to follow up with CTC Technologies on grants, completed projects, and cost reductions.
• Scheduled broadband consultant selection for the October 7, 2021 Board agenda.
• Adjourned the work session unanimously at 11:36 AM.

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the August 26, 2021 meeting minutes and to receive the 2020 Annual Financial Report from Baker Tilley US, LLP, as well as financial reports for August from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items, with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Approval of August 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2020 Annual Financial Report from Baker Tilley US, LLP
• August financial reports from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc.

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting. Baker Tilley presented the 2020 Annual Financial Report, noting a positive unrestricted net position of about $11.5 million and an overfunded pension trust. The committee also received financial updates for August, with revenues and expenditures running under budget, and discussed the $5/hour increase at the CCCF and ARPA funds. No other decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes from the August 26, 2021 Finance Committee meeting.
• Received the 2020 Annual Financial Report from Baker Tilley, noting no internal control or financial reporting issues.
• Noted the single audit is in progress, with due date extended to March 31, 2022.
• Discussed financial reports for August, with revenues and expenditures under budget.
• Discussed the $5/hour increase at the CCCF and use of ARPA funds, not yet reflected in reports.
• Agreed to review a budget revision regarding General Fund taxes collected for 2021.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations as of September 26, 2021, and to discuss proposed new ARPA-funded expenses. These proposals include software licensing, a freezer pod at the correctional facility, a fund for administrative expenses, a health department feasibility study, and broadband plan responses. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of approved ARPA allocations as of September 26, 2021
• Proposed $31,000 for Microsoft Office 365 license expedited migration
• Proposed $21,672 for temporary walk-in freezer pod at Correctional Facility
• Proposed fund up to $20,000 for miscellaneous ARPA-eligible administrative expenses
• Proposed $11,925 consultant feasibility study for a health department

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review ARPA fund allocations and discuss potential new uses. They reviewed approved allocations totaling $6,064,200 committed and $4.5 million expended, and discussed proposals for Office 365 migration, a walk-in freezer, a miscellaneous expense fund, broadband consultant selection, EDA grants, and a health department feasibility study. No formal votes were taken during the work session; decisions are expected at future meetings.

• Reviewed ARPA allocations: $6,064,200 committed, $4.5M expended
• Discussed $31,000 for expedited Office 365 migration (contract approved at regular meeting)
• Discussed $21,672 rental for walk-in freezer at Correctional Facility (contract approved at regular meeting)
• Discussed creating a fund for miscellaneous ARPA-eligible expenses up to $20,000
• Discussed broadband consultant proposals; board requested meetings with consultants before decision
• Discussed EDA grant opportunities and potential partial funding match for HVAB application
• Discussed $11,925 health department feasibility study; vote scheduled for Oct 5, 2021
• Discussed RTK software at ~$10,000 annual cost

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a freezer rental for the correctional facility and drug and alcohol service renewals, as well as grant applications and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will also consider amendments to public meeting rules and an endorsement of a solar co-op. The agenda includes multiple items to be added to the consent agenda for next week.

• Rental contract with Polar Leasing Company for a walk-in freezer at $21,672
• Lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage machine at $35,077.20
• Quote from Tower Services Unlimited for ice mitigation at $51,405
• Contract renewals with Pyramid Healthcare ($45,000) and Quest Services ($50,000) for drug and alcohol services
• Application to HUD for Rapid Re-Housing grant funding of $337,018

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a full endorsement of the Solar United Co-op, which includes sending informational letters to municipalities and becoming a co-op member. They also approved several contracts and grants, including a freezer rental for the correctional facility, a HUD Rapid Re-Housing grant application, and a CDBG budget revision. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda, including a postage machine lease and a tower ice mitigation quote.

• Approved full endorsement of Solar United Co-op (unanimous)
• Approved rental contract with Polar Leasing for freezer at $21,672 (unanimous)
• Approved HUD Rapid Re-Housing grant application for $337,018 (unanimous)
• Approved FFY 2017 CDBG budget revision reallocating $11,937.56 (unanimous)
• Added Pitney Bowes postage machine lease to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Tower Services Unlimited ice mitigation quote to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added MH/ID/EI drug and alcohol contract renewals to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Walker Township bridge assistance request to consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency session to consider a declaration of disaster emergency for the county. The agenda includes public comment, additions to the agenda, and the single action item of the disaster declaration. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2021, at 2:30 PM.

• Declaration of Disaster Emergency in Centre County
• Public comment period per the Sunshine Act
• Rules for adding items to the agenda under Act 65 of 2021
• Upcoming meeting schedule: Board of Commissioners and ARPA work session on Sept. 28, Finance Committee on Sept. 30

The Board of Commissioners held an emergency session and unanimously adopted a Declaration of Disaster Emergency in response to heavy rains that caused localized flooding and road closures in the Penns Valley Area. The declaration took effect immediately. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Adopted Declaration of Disaster Emergency unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of application and appeals deadlines for the Centre County Commissioners Small Business Grant. The meeting also includes numerous personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, Elections, and other county departments. Additionally, the board will review revisions to the COVID-19 Leave Directive.

• Approval of application and appeals deadlines for the ARPA Small Business Grant
• Personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, including a promotion to Reentry Specialist for Vanessa Billet
• Personnel requisitions for temporary Elections Workers and appointments for Laura S. Brown, Mary S. Sargo, and Margaret M. Swoboda
• Approval of a satisfaction piece for Jeffrey Hodgson, Jr. regarding 2524 Buchenhorst Road, State College
• Letter of support for the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Association's DCNR grant application

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved revisions to the COVID-19 Leave Directive, effective October 1, 2021, which limits COVID medical leave days for staff and requires testing. The board also approved numerous personnel items, including job description changes, requisitions, promotions, and appointments across multiple departments. Additionally, they set deadlines for the Small Business Grant program and approved a letter of support for a Rails to Trails grant application.

• Approved COVID-19 Leave Directive revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Relations job description change (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services Caseworker 3 requisition (unanimous)
• Approved 13 Correctional Facility personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved 9 Elections personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Management requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Small Business Grant deadlines (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel promotions, new appointments, and position changes across several departments. The board will decide on pay rates for employees in the Sheriff's office, Probation, Domestic Relations, and Elections and Voter Registration.

• Promotion of Joseph S. Carles to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $15.90/hour
• Appointment of Matthew D. Heydrich and Helen Hile to Probation roles at $17.49/hour
• Elimination of Department Clerk 3 position in Domestic Relations
• Conversion of part-time Delinquency Officer/Clerk to full-time in Domestic Relations
• Revised annual pay for Director of Elections and Voter Registration Beth A. Lechman to $85,446.40

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, position eliminations, and a pay rate revision. All items were approved as requested, with no public comments or agenda additions.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joseph S. Carles to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $15.90/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Probation Officer 1 appointment for Matthew D. Heydrich at $17.84/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Community/Corrections Specialist-PO1 appointment for Helen Hile at $17.84/hour (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of Department Clerk 3 position in Domestic Relations (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of part-time Delinquency Officer/Clerk to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gavin M. Danneker as Enforcement Officer at $16.69/hour (unanimous)
• Approved revised pay rate for Elections Director Beth A. Lechman to $85,446.40/annum (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is coordinating logistics for the upcoming municipal election. This includes reviewing poll worker training, ballot layouts, and quantities. The board is also acting on a facility agreement for mail-in ballot processing.

• Approval of function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for Vote by Mail Processing Room (In-Kind Service)
• Poll worker training scheduled for October 6, 7, and 13 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
• Review of ballot layout and quantities for mail-in, absentee, and Election Day
• Approval of July 27, 2021 meeting minutes

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved a function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for the Vote by Mail Processing Room, covering October 28 through November 3, 2021. The board also approved the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed election preparations, including ordering extra ballots for certain precincts.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved function agreement with Penn Stater for Oct 28-Nov 3 (unanimous)
• Consensus to order additional 10% ballots for all precincts, 20% for Bellefonte Area School District precincts
• Ordered 100 mail-in ballots for HUB Precinct #24, up from 14 in previous municipal election

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will vote on whether to publish a request for proposals for farm appraisers in 2021 or wait until January 2022. It will also vote on approving a conservation plan for the David Burket farm and authorizing an appraisal for the Nancy and Webb Miller farm, both PACE applicants. The agenda includes routine reports and no other action items.

• Vote on timing of appraiser RFP (2021 vs January 2022)
• David Burket Farm: approve NRCS-approved conservation plan (score 77.367, 19.94 acres)
• Nancy and Webb Miller Farm: authorize appraisal after conservation and manure management plans obtained (score 75.161, 62.33 acres)
• Larry F. and Suzanne M. Harpster farm approved, awaiting closing
• Benuel Zook farm application status update

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the minutes of the July 29, 2021 meeting and authorized the publication of an RFP for a Certified Farm Appraiser for upcoming easement purchases. The board also authorized an appraisal for the Nancy and Webb Miller Farm after they met the requirements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on farm applications, a soil health grant, and a potential road connector project.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Authorized publication of RFP for Certified Farm Appraiser (motion carried)
• Authorized appraisal for Nancy and Webb Miller Farm (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grant applications. Actions include a contract amendment with CDW-G to increase Microsoft Office 365 licenses and add Teams Audio licenses, and applications for state funding for a police social work program and opioid response projects. The board will also vote on proclamations, routine contracts, and a check run.

• Contract amendment with CDW-G increasing Microsoft Office 365 licenses from 430 to 530 and adding 150 Teams Audio licenses, raising the contract total from $465,908.44 to $477,156.29.
• Application to PCCD for $150,000 to develop a State College Police Department Social Work Program with State College Borough.
• Approval of a project modification request to PCCD for the Centre County HOPE Initiative, extending the grant period due to COVID.
• Proclamations honoring Vern Squier and declaring October 7, 2021 as a 'Day of Caring'.
• Approval of a check run in the amount of $1,612,269.30 dated September 17, 2021.

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved minutes from prior meetings, adopted two proclamations (honoring Vern Squier and declaring a Day of Caring), and approved several grant applications and contract amendments, including a Microsoft Office 365 license increase and funding for a police social work program. They also approved the consent agenda, liquid fuels applications, a check run, and a C-NET sponsorship request.

• Approved minutes from Sept. 14 meeting and Aug. 31, Aug. 17, and July 6 work sessions.
• Adopted Proclamation 29 of 2021 honoring Vern Squier for his service as CBICC President and CEO.
• Adopted Proclamation 30 of 2021 declaring October 7, 2021 as 'Day of Caring' in Centre County.
• Added contract amendment with CDW-G to increase Microsoft Office 365 licenses from 430 to 530 and add 150 Teams Audio licenses, raising contract total to $477,156.29.
• Approved Juvenile Probation Services Grant Agreement with Juvenile Court Judges Commission for $104,043.
• Approved project modification request to PCCD for HOPE Initiative COAP projects, extending grant period to Sept. 30, 2022.
• Approved application to PCCD for Crisis Intervention and Pretrial Diversion Program Funding for State College Police Social Work Program ($150,000).
• Approved letter of commitment to PCCD for Stepping Up TAC collaboration.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $250,000 allocation from American Rescue Plan Act funds to incentivize American Airlines to add connecting flights from the Centre County Airport to Charlotte, NC. The board will also vote on several proclamations, contracts, and a consent agenda, including housing rehabilitation projects and various human services agreements.

• Approve $250,000 ARPA allocation for American Airlines incentive
• Adopt Proclamation 27 of 2021 (Hunger Action Month) and Proclamation 28 of 2021 (Library Card Sign-up Month)
• Approve $75,000 in CASH Program housing rehabilitation projects, including $10,000 each for five State College Community Land Trust projects and $25,000 for a Habitat for Humanity project
• Approve contract renewals for mental health services, including $483,292 with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home and $437,000 with Eagle View Personal Care Home
• Approve check run of $471,755.01 dated September 10, 2021

The Board unanimously approved a $250,000 ARPA allocation to the Airport Authority as an incentive for American Airlines to establish a connecting flight between University Park Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Board also adopted proclamations for Hunger Action Month and National Library Card Sign-up Month, approved the consent agenda, and accepted resignations from two board members. Several contracts and agreements were approved or added to the next consent agenda.

• Approved $250,000 ARPA allocation to Airport Authority for American Airlines incentive
• Adopted Proclamation 27 of 2021 declaring September as Hunger Action Month
• Adopted Proclamation 28 of 2021 declaring September as National Library Card Sign-up Month
• Approved SFPP Expense and Data Report for FY 2020/2021
• Approved waiver to Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for telehealth
• Added PayGOV.US agency service agreement to next week's Consent Agenda
• Added MH/ID/EI Drug & Alcohol items 2-6 to next week's Consent Agenda
• Approved this week's Consent Agenda including housing rehabilitation projects and various contracts

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will discuss and vote on Health Savings Account (HSA) county contributions, approve an Employee Benefits Consultant (EBC) for HSA administration, and set Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limits. They will also consider tentative open enrollment dates from October 27 to November 10, 2021.

• Approve minutes from July 22, 2021
• Discuss and approve HSA county contribution
• Approve EBC for HSA administration
• Approve FSA maximum and minimum amounts
• Tentative open enrollment dates: October 27 – November 10

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust approved EBC for HSA administration and kept FSA limits at $1750/$250. The board discussed HSA survey results and possible incentives, but deferred any incentive decision until renewal rates are known. Minutes from the July 22, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from the July 22, 2021 EBT meeting.
• Approved EBC for HSA administration.
• Approved FSA maximum and minimum amounts of $1750/$250 for the next year.
• Discussed HSA education materials and possible incentives, but no decision on incentives was made.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider various personnel appointments and promotions for the Correctional Facility and Human Services. The meeting includes approvals for relocation costs, a recruitment contract, and updates to COVID-19 policies.

• Contract with GovHR USA, LLC not to exceed $22,500 for CFO recruitment
• Relocation costs of $10,000 to Beth A. Lechman
• Updates to COVID-19 Pandemic Policy on Universal Masking and Leave Directive
• Personnel promotions for James M. Decker and Christopher B. Reams at $20.00/hour
• Satisfaction pieces for properties at 313 Lower Coleville Road and 119 Valley Avenue

The Board unanimously approved updates to the COVID-19 Pandemic Policy on Universal Masking, clarifying that it applies to county employees, the public in county buildings, and county vehicles, and that masks will be offered to those without them. The Board also tabled a COVID-19 Leave Directive update to the September 23, 2021 meeting. All personnel and non-personnel items were approved unanimously, including multiple corrections officer hires and promotions, human services appointments, relocation costs, and a contract for CFO recruitment.

• Approved COVID-19 universal masking policy update (unanimous)
• Tabled COVID-19 Leave Directive update to Sept 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 7 corrections officer personnel items including hires and promotions (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI caseworker appointment and supervisor requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services caseworker appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Aging care manager requisition and senior center manager appointment (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 relocation costs for Beth A. Lechman (unanimous)
• Approved GovHR USA contract up to $22,500 for CFO recruitment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will review meeting minutes from August 26, 2021. The board is also considering personnel appointments for the Director of Elections and Voter Registration and the Assistant Administrator of Behavioral Health Case Management.

• Appointment of Beth A. Lechman as full-time Director of Elections and Voter Registration at $85,000.50/annum
• Appointment of Troy L. Hosterman as full-time Assistant Administrator Behavioral Health Case Management at $58,323.20/annum

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the appointment and salary rate for Beth A. Lechman as full-time Director of Elections and Voter Registration at $85,000.50 per year, effective September 13, 2021. The board also unanimously approved the appointment and salary rate for Troy L. Hosterman as full-time Assistant Administrator for Behavioral Health Case Management at $59,488.00 per year, effective September 27, 2021. No public comments were received, and the meeting minutes from August 26, 2021, were approved.

• Approved appointment of Beth A. Lechman as Director of Elections and Voter Registration at $85,000.50/annum (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Troy L. Hosterman as Assistant Administrator Behavioral Health Case Management at $59,488.00/annum (unanimous)
• Approved Salary Board meeting minutes from August 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and detox services. The meeting includes discussions on COVID-19 operations, programming, and vaccine clinics.

• Review of COVID-19 vaccine clinic and future considerations
• Monthly reports on mental health, suicide, and detox
• Facility population and data collection reports
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. No new business was conducted. Monthly reports covered mental health, COVID-19 testing (no current positive cases), and facility population (199 inmates as of 08/31/2021). The board also discussed work release, unsentenced inmates, and upcoming vaccine clinics.

• Approved August Board of Inspectors meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No new business was conducted
• Noted COVID-19 vaccine clinics: 9 received 1st dose, 8 received J&J vaccine, with $25 incentive per returning citizen
• Scheduled next meeting for October 14, 2021; November meeting moved to November 18, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving four American Rescue Plan Act subrecipient grant agreements totaling $694,500, including funds for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and water system repairs. The board will also act on contracts for jail fire alarm replacement, building weatherization, and drug and alcohol services, and will consider adding affordable housing project selections to a future consent agenda.

• ARPA grants: $100,000 to Centre Volunteers in Medicine, $400,000 to Mount Nittany Health for COVID vaccine costs; $160,000 to Haines-Woodward Municipal Authority and $34,500 to Borough of Unionville for water tank projects
• $75,000 in CASH Program affordable housing rehabilitation projects, including $10,000 each for five State College Community Land Trust properties and $25,000 for a Habitat for Humanity project
• $57,126.54 quote from Johnson Controls to replace jail fire alarm master controller
• $19,500 quote from Tremco for Willowbank Building roof weatherization
• Consent agenda includes $1,169,584 contract renewal with Strawberry Fields for mental health services and $140,000 with Crossroads Counseling for drug and alcohol services

The Board unanimously approved four ARPA subrecipient grant agreements totaling $694,500, including $500,000 for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to CVIM and Mount Nittany Health, $160,000 for Haines-Woodward water tank repairs, and $34,500 for Unionville's water tank replacement. The Board also approved a $75,000 affordable housing project selection for the consent agenda, a $57,126.54 fire alarm controller replacement, a $19,500 roof weatherization, and a $13,035.25 PowerDMS contract renewal. The masking policy for county buildings was continued due to high COVID transmission, with revisions to be reviewed on September 9.

• Approved $100,000 ARPA grant to CVIM for vaccine distribution (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 ARPA grant to Mount Nittany Health for vaccine distribution (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 ARPA grant to Haines-Woodward Municipal Authority for water tank repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $34,500 ARPA grant to Borough of Unionville for water tank replacement (unanimous)
• Added $75,000 CASH affordable housing project selections to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved release of RFP for Solutions-Based Affordable Housing Study (unanimous)
• Approved $57,126.54 fire alarm controller replacement and $19,500 roof weatherization (unanimous)
• Approved $715,509.23 check run (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a treasurer's report. They will also discuss follow-up on an inclusion survey, update the LICC Resource Book, schedule the new fiscal year, plan Schlow Library screenings, and organize professional breakfasts.

• Follow up on the Inclusion Survey
• LICC Resource Book update
• Schedule for the new fiscal year
• Schlow Library Screenings
• Planning for Professional Breakfasts

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, grants, and a proclamation at their August 31, 2021 meeting. Key actions include approving an investment advisory agreement, a 911 CAD maintenance payment, and multiple human services contracts. They will also consider a resolution for state funding and a grant for public transportation.

• Investment Advisory Agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC for $95,000
• Payment to Tyler Technologies for CAD Maintenance Agreement totaling $70,090.51
• Contract renewal with Strawberry Fields for mental health services totaling $1,169,584
• Community Public Transportation Grant Agreement with PennDOT for $653,000
• Resolution 14 of 2021 authorizing filing for state funds

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an Investment Advisory Agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC for the Employees' Retirement System, with fees of $95,000, $115,000, and $130,000 over three years. The board also approved a $653,000 state transportation grant, a $17,485 training contract, and adopted a suicide awareness proclamation. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda, including a $70,090.51 payment to Tyler Technologies and multiple human services contracts.

• Approved Investment Advisory Agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Commitment with Decision Points Authors, LLC for $17,485 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Public Transportation Grant Agreement with PennDOT for $653,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 25 of 2021 for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 14 of 2021 authorizing DCED funding proposal (unanimous)
• Added Tyler Technologies CAD Maintenance payment of $70,090.51 to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added 10 MH/ID/EI drug and alcohol contracts to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $2,288,283.69 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to discuss the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and financial updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve minutes from April 29 and May 20 Finance Committee meetings
• Review 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Financial updates discussion

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its April 29 and May 20 meetings. The 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was completed and distributed, with a detailed review scheduled for September 30. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved minutes from April 29 and May 20, 2021 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will approve the minutes from the July 29, 2021 meeting. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Investment Consultant, specifically concerning PFM. There are no new business items, correspondence, or other official actions scheduled.

• Discussion on RFP for Investment Consultant (PFM)
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2021

The Retirement Board unanimously approved recommending the Engagement Letter/Contract with PFM Asset Management, LLC to serve as the Investment Consultant for the Centre County Employees' Retirement Fund. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 29, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes from the July 29, 2021 Retirement Board meeting unanimously.
• Approved recommending the Engagement Letter/Contract with PFM Asset Management, LLC as Investment Consultant to the Board of Commissioners.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve various personnel appointments and promotions across county departments. The body is also deciding on a security policy renewal and the purchase of fleet vehicles.

• Privacy/Security Policy renewal with Travelers Insurance for $32,897
• Acquisition of four replacement vehicles from Penn State for $57,777.50
• Multiple appointments and promotions for Correctional Facility staff at $20.00/hour
• Appointment of Sandy Confer as on-call Senior Advisor for Emergency Communications 911 at $25.17/hour
• Appointment of Brenda E. Moore as full-time Caseworker 1 for Adult Services at $15.16/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda. These included new hires for the District Attorney, Prothonotary, and Sheriff offices, a temporary on-call Senior Advisor for Emergency Communications 911, and a Caseworker 1 for Adult Services. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 10:08 AM.

• Approved minutes from the August 12, 2021 Salary Board meeting.
• Approved Jody L. Hiney as full-time Legal Secretary/Receptionist for the District Attorney at $15.85/hour, effective September 7, 2021.
• Approved Elizabeth E. Morin as Department Clerk 3 for the Prothonotary at $13.79/hour, effective September 1, 2021.
• Approved James D. Ard as full-time Security Officer for the Sheriff at $14.07/hour, effective August 30, 2021.
• Approved creation of a temporary on-call Senior Advisor for Emergency Communications 911 at $25.17/hour, effective December 4, 2021.
• Approved Rachel Rockey as full-time Caseworker 1 for Adult Services at $15.46/hour, effective September 7, 2021.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve pay rates for new appointments in the District Attorney, Prothonotary, and Sheriff offices. The board will also consider a new temporary on-call position for Emergency Communications 911 and a caseworker appointment for Adult Services.

• Appointment of Jody L. Hiney as Legal Secretary/Receptionist at $15.85/hour
• Appointment of Elizabeth E. Morin as Department Clerk 3 at $13.79/hour
• Appointment of James D. Ard as Security Officer at $14.07/hour
• Creation of temporary on-call Senior Advisor for Emergency Communications 911 at $25.17/hour
• Appointment of Rachel Rockey as Caseworker 1-Adult Services at $15.46/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from August 12, 2021, and all personnel items on the agenda. These included new hires and rate approvals for the District Attorney's office, Prothonotary, Sheriff's office, Emergency Communications 911, and Human Services. All actions were approved without public comment.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Jody L. Hiney as Legal Secretary/Receptionist, District Attorney, at $15.85/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Elizabeth E. Morin as Department Clerk 3, Prothonotary, at $13.79/hour (unanimous)
• Approved James D. Ard as Security Officer, Sheriff, at $14.07/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of temporary On-Call Senior Advisor, Emergency Communications 911, at $25.17/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Rachel Rockey as Caseworker 1, Adult Services, at $15.46/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving Unionville Borough's American Rescue Plan request, the FY 22-23 Children & Youth Services Needs Based Budget, and multiple human services contracts. They will also consider adding several items to next week's consent agenda, including a revised cost-sharing agreement for an energy consultant, a solar power purchase agreement vote authorization, and a resolution changing bridge funding sources.

• Approve $34,500 American Rescue Plan request from Unionville Borough for Cover Water Tank Replacement
• Approve FY 2022-2023 Children & Youth Services Needs Based Budget
• Approve $1,950,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund Bridge Bundle Project for Spring, Curtin and Miles Townships
• Approve $602,447.36 check run dated August 20, 2021
• Approve Harris Township request for $60,000 Act 13 funding for Mary Elizabeth Street culvert repair

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $34,500 request from Unionville Borough for the Cover Water Tank Replacement project, funded through a Community Development Block Grant. The board also approved the FY 2022-2023 Children & Youth Services Needs Based Budget with a county match of $2,702,365, and added several items to next week's Consent Agenda, including contracts, grants, and a Harris Township emergency culvert repair request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Unionville Borough water tank replacement request ($34,500) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Children & Youth Services Needs Based Budget ($2,702,365 county match) (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services Data Sharing Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services Quarterly Reports (unanimous)
• Added MH/ID/EI Drug & Alcohol contracts (10 items) to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 13 of 2021 and Letter of Amendment B for bridge bundle to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOUs for St. Joseph Institute and Happy Valley Blended Products to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Harris Township emergency culvert repair request to Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion item on the Centre Crest Adaptive Reuse Study. No official actions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Centre Crest Adaptive Reuse Study

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review architectural drawings for the adaptive reuse of the Centre Crest building. They discussed layout adjustments, including relocating the Facilities Management office, adding storage, and placing the Department of Aging near the Senior Center. No formal decisions were made; the next step is a meeting with the architect in September.

• Reviewed Centre Crest adaptive reuse drawings (no vote)
• Discussed layout adjustments for departmental growth and flexibility
• Noted Coroner's Office request to move to new building for more space
• Scheduled next meeting with architect for September

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts for children and youth services, mental health, and early intervention programs, as well as several land development memorandums of understanding. They will also consider a needs-based budget for Children & Youth Services, a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day, and a check run of over $1.1 million.

• Approve FY 2020-21 Children & Youth Services Needs Based Budget
• Adopt Proclamation 24 of 2021 for Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month
• Consent agenda includes contracts totaling over $2.7 million for children and youth services, including $2.78 million with Wardell & Associates
• Memorandums of Understanding for land developments: Belle Rose Townhomes (10 units), Harvest Meadows (322 lots), Aaronsburg Dollar General, Airport Authority Maintenance Building, Sandy Ridge II Wind Project (4 turbines)
• Approve check run of $1,112,028.76

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $2.79 million contract with Wardell & Associates for children and youth services, along with numerous other contracts and agreements. They also adopted a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month, and tabled three Children & Youth Services items to the next meeting. The board approved a $1.11 million check run and two appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,786,607 Wardell & Associates contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 24 of 2021 for Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Tabled Children & Youth Services items 1-3 to August 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,112,028.76 check run dated August 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Raymond Stolinas and James Coslo to LEPC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners met to approve numerous staffing appointments, promotions, and requisitions, primarily for the Correctional Facility and Human Services. The board also authorized a federal grant for farmland soil health and funds for records maintenance.

• Approval of a $10,000 funding agreement with the USDA for the American Farmland Trust Soil Health Stewards Program Grant
• Allocation of up to $10,000 for Prothonotary records and storage maintenance
• Approval of 14 personnel items for the Correctional Facility, including multiple Corrections Officer appointments at $20.00/hour
• Appointment of two new Caseworkers for Adult Services funded through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Addition of a Work from Home Policy to the August 17, 2021 Consent Agenda

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, including hiring and promoting corrections officers and a reentry specialist, along with appointments for other county departments. The board also approved a $10,000 USDA grant for soil health, a $10,000 allocation for records maintenance, and added a Work from Home Policy to a future consent agenda.

• Approved 14 Correctional Facility personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Talon Hoover as 911 Telecommunicator (unanimous)
• Approved two Adult Services caseworker appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services caseworker requisition (unanimous)
• Approved $723.65 educational program support check (unanimous)
• Approved four MH/ID/EI personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved Risk Management front desk assistant job description and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 USDA soil health grant and $10,000 records maintenance allocation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners Salary Board is meeting to approve pay rates for new hires and promotions across several departments. The board will also consider the creation of a new administrative position and pay adjustments for facilities technicians.

• Appointment of Domer O. Smeltzer as On-Call Deputy Coroner at $15.16/hour
• Promotion of Jennifer Bletz to Record Coordinator at $15.16/hour
• Appointment of Amanda Howe as Department Clerk 3 at $14.65/hour
• Promotion of Morgan Brooks to School Based Juvenile Probation officer/PO2 at $19.27/hour
• Creation of a full-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant position at $15.16/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including new hire rates, promotions, and a new full-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant position. All actions were approved without public comment or dissent.

• Approved minutes from July 15 and July 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Domer O. Smeltzer as On-Call Deputy Coroner at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Jennifer Bletz as Record Coordinator at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Amanda Howe as Department Clerk 3 at $14.65/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Morgan Brooks as School Based Juvenile Probation Officer at $19.27/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Management items: Shaun Kelly appointment and rate changes for AC/Electronics Technicians (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant in Risk Management/Operations (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and detox. The body is scheduled to discuss COVID-19 operations and the approval of a new policy regarding the Facility Initiated Medical Assisted Treatment Program (FIMAT).

• Approval of Policy 202 Facility Initiated Medical Assisted Treatment Program (FIMAT)
• Discussion of COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and future considerations
• Review of monthly reports including Suicide, Detox, and Grievance reports

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved Policy 202, the Facility Initiated Medical Assisted Treatment (FIMAT) program, which provides information on the medication Vivitrol to all new commitments. The board also approved the July 2021 meeting minutes. Monthly reports covered mental health services, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and facility population statistics.

• Approved Policy 202, Facility Initiated Medical Assisted Treatment Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 2021 Board of Inspectors meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $250,000 American Rescue Plan tourism agreement with the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, authorize an RFP for IT managed services, and approve a large batch of human services contracts and other items. The agenda also includes several land development proposals and CDBG grant applications.

• $250,000 American Rescue Plan agreement with Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for tourism program
• RFP for Information Technology Managed Services for Centre County Government
• Contracts for Children & Youth Services totaling over $3.5 million, including $2,786,607 with Wardell & Associates
• Early Intervention service agreements including $400,000 with Strawberry Fields, Inc.
• Land development plans for Belle Rose Townhomes (10 units), Harvest Meadows (322 lots), Aaronsburg Dollar General, airport maintenance building, and Sandy Ridge II Wind Project (4 turbines)

The Board voted unanimously to reinstate the COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy for all county buildings and vehicles, effective August 11, 2021, due to the county's 'substantial' transmission rate. The policy will be reviewed at the meeting closest to September 1, 2021. The Board also approved a $250,000 tourism agreement with the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, funded by the American Rescue Plan, and approved a $5.37 million check run.

• Approved COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy effective Aug 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for ARP tourism program (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of RFP for IT Managed Services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,374,920.73 check run dated Aug 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG application and certifications (unanimous)
• Approved PWD co-pay rate increase from $3.50 to $4.00 per trip (unanimous)
• Added CISA .gov domain letter to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added multiple contracts and MOUs to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from its July 15, 2021 meeting. TWIN Capital presented the 2Q 2021 investment performance results, noting the portfolio underperformed the S&P 500 benchmark by 3.19% (gross) in Q2 but kept pace with the market. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is meeting to consider approving appraisals for two farms in Ferguson Township seeking preservation through the 2021 PACE program. The board will also vote on whether to accept a farm operator's erosion plan as the conservation plan for one of the properties. The agenda includes routine updates on other preservation projects and financials.

• Vote to authorize appraisal for David Burket farm, 19.94 ranked acres, at West Pine Grove and Deibler Roads
• Vote to accept Kirk Behrer's AG E&S Plan as the conservation plan for the Burket farm
• Vote to authorize appraisal for Nancy and Webb Miller farm, 62.33 ranked acres, on Harpswell Lane
• Update on Pauline E. Cooper Estate farm awaiting closing
• 2021 PACE ranked waitlist status for Benuel Zook and Leo/Bernard Corl applications

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the David Burket Farm for preservation, contingent on obtaining an NRCS-approved plan before closing, and authorized an appraisal for the property. The board tabled approval of the Nancy and Webb Miller Farm pending clarification of its manure management plan and an NRCS plan specific to the parcel. Other actions included approving the May 27, 2021 minutes and noting the Cooper Farm's state approval.

• Approved Burket Farm preservation with NRCS plan contingency (motion carried)
• Authorized appraisal for Burket Farm in Ferguson Township (motion carried)
• Tabled Miller Farm approval pending manure management and NRCS plan clarification (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $6,060,141 Human Services Block Grant Plan for 2021-2022, along with multiple contracts, grants, and personnel actions. The agenda includes renewals for foster and residential care contracts, a solar array update for the correctional facility, and a contract with SEDA-COG to administer small business grants funded by the American Rescue Plan.

• Approve $6,060,141 Human Services Block Grant Plan for FY 2021-2022
• Approve contract with SEDA-COG for American Rescue Plan small business grant administration
• Approve $1,947,726 RACP payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements
• Approve $779,244 Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant agreement
• Approve $130,000 PCCD subgrant for Intermediate Punishment Funding

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant Plan totaling $6,060,141, which outlines spending for mental health, intellectual disabilities, drug and alcohol, and adult services programs. The board also approved a contract with SEDA-COG to administer the Small Business Grant program, multiple Children & Youth Services contract renewals, and various other contracts, grants, and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant Plan ($6,060,141) (unanimous)
• Approved SEDA-COG contract for Small Business Grant administration ($500 per application, max $130,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services contract renewals for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Centre County Youth Service Bureau for mental health housing support ($6,000 increase) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant agreement ($779,244) (unanimous)
• Approved PCCD subgrant award for Intermediate Punishment Funding ($130,000) (unanimous)
• Approved submission of RACP payment #2 for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements ($1,947,726) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 911 HVAC equipment, Potter County housing agreement, and STOP Violence Against Women grants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to consider personnel actions, including approving pay rates for three new full-time county employees. The board will vote on a rate for a Court Administration clerk and two Adult Services positions, with the Adult Services director requesting higher starting pay than the standard rate for two of the hires.

• Approve Rebecca Kirsch as Department Clerk 3, Court Administration, at $13.79/hour, effective July 26, 2021
• Approve Miranda Mitchell as Department Clerk 3, Adult Services, at requested $14.07/hour, effective August 2, 2021
• Approve James Hynes as Caseworker 1, Adult Services, at requested $15.80/hour, effective August 9, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved three personnel actions: a rate for a new Court Administration clerk, and two appointments for the Adult Services Rental Assistance Program. All votes were unanimous, and no public comments were received.

• Approved rate for Rebecca Kirsch, Department Clerk 3, Court Administration, at $13.79/hour (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Miranda Mitchell, Department Clerk 3, Adult Services, at $14.07/hour (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Hynes, Caseworker 1, Adult Services, at $15.80/hour (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from ten previous meetings and a final report for a COVID-19 response grant. The board will also discuss a request from the League of Women Voters of Centre County regarding a voter's guide.

• Approval of Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response Grant Final Report
• Discussion of League of Women Voters of Centre County’s request regarding Voter’s Guide
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 18, 2020, through June 7, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the submission of the final report for the Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response Grant, totaling $863,828.50 in expenditures. The board also approved minutes from ten previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved minutes from Aug 18, 2020 through Jun 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved final report for CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve the minutes from June 10 and discuss new business, specifically a Benecon HSA (Health Savings Account) topic. The meeting is largely procedural, with the HSA discussion being the only substantive item.

• Approval of June 10, 2021 minutes
• Benecon HSA discussion

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust met on July 22, 2021, and approved the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting. The board discussed offering a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA), including plan differences, employee education needs, and potential contribution amounts. A consensus was reached to conduct a survey of employees about the HSA, with plans to return with incentive and contribution strategies at a future meeting. No formal decisions were made on the HSA itself.

• Approved minutes from June 10, 2021 EBT meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to conduct employee survey on HSA interest
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 a.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes from its July 15 session and hear a presentation on second-quarter 2021 investment performance from CS McKee. No other business or public correspondence is listed.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting
• CS McKee 2Q 2021 investment performance presentation by Rob Rossi and Bob McGee
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, a check run of $740,004.08, and several contracts and grants. They will also discuss the American Rescue Plan small business grant program and approve the 2021 local transportation funding schedule.

• Approve check run of $740,004.08
• STOP Violence Against Women grant application ($435,000 total)
• Contract with Potter County for housing inmates at $65/day
• HVAC equipment for 911 room ($11,435)
• Letters of support for local transportation projects

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the July 13 meeting minutes and to add several items to next week's consent agenda, including a $16,000 PHARE rental assistance commitment, an $11,435 HVAC proposal for the 911 center, a $65/day housing agreement with Potter County, and a $5,000 Qualtrics software quote. They also added four STOP Violence Against Women grant items, three CDBG resolutions, and three CDBG policies to the consent agenda. The Board approved the 2021 Local Transportation Project Funding Program schedule and a check run of $740,004.08. Commissioner Higgins announced that applications for the $3 million Small Business Grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan, opened at 11 AM on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Approved the July 13, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Added PHFA letter of commitment, PBCI-Allen HVAC proposal, Potter County housing agreement, and Qualtrics quote to next week's consent agenda.
• Added STOP Violence Against Women grant items (i-iv) to next week's consent agenda.
• Added CDBG Resolutions 9, 10, 11 and policies (i-ii) to next week's consent agenda.
• Approved the 2021 Local Transportation Project Funding Program schedule.
• Approved the check run dated July 16, 2021 in the amount of $740,004.08.
• Added an update on the 2019 Delinquent Upset Sale to the agenda as a discussion item.
• Moved into executive session to discuss a personnel matter and later adjourned.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment. The main discussion items are COVID-19 planning and response, and the American Rescue Plan. No official actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Discussion of COVID-19 planning and response
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 20, 2021, and discussed the American Rescue Plan (ARP). They announced the creation of an email for ARP inquiries and the launch of the Centre County Commissioners Small Business Grant program, with applications opening July 20, 2021, and SEDA-COG assisting in reviewing applications. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed broadband projects and Centre Crest, and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved adjournment of the work session at 11:45 AM.
• Announced the creation of americanrescueplan@centrecountypa.gov for ARP inquiries.
• Announced the launch of the Centre County Commissioners Small Business Grant program, with applications opening July 20, 2021.
• Discussed broadband projects, with four of six consulting firms responding, but no selection was made.
• Discussed Centre Crest, with a meeting with the architect scheduled to determine ARP funding uses.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on approving meeting minutes and a personnel action for the Sheriff's Department, specifically setting the pay rate for Lindsey Spayd's promotion to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2. The board will also discuss an emergency increase in hourly rates for 24-hour operations personnel.

• Approve minutes from July 1, 2021 Salary Board meeting
• Set Lindsey Spayd's rate at $16.22/hour, retroactive to July 5, 2021
• Promotion to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2, replacing R. Bowes
• 2021 salary budget savings of $17,019; annualized 2022 impact of $1,229
• Discuss emergency increase in hourly rates for 24-hour operations personnel

The Salary Board unanimously approved a $5/hour pay increase for Correctional Facility and Emergency Communications (911) employees, effective July 18, 2021, to aid recruitment and retention. The increase will be reconsidered after the county's Salary Study concludes. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and a rate for a promoted deputy sheriff.

• Approved $5/hour raise for Correctional Facility and 911 staff, effective July 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2021 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $16.22/hour rate for Lindsey Spayd, Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2, retroactive to July 5, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, including new hires and a leave of absence, and approve a change order increasing the cost of the county camera project. They will also consider a satisfaction piece for a property in Bellefonte and discuss an employee referral incentive program.

• Approve personnel requisitions and appointments for Corrections Officers, including Sara D. Hudson, Winter Gresh, Brayden Powell, and Stive Padilla at $15.00/hour
• Approve appointment of Colt T. Smith as Caseworker I for Children & Youth Services at $15.90/hour
• Approve change order with Watkins Security LLC for Centre County Camera Project, increasing contract from $480,576.10 to $487,953.35
• Approve satisfaction piece for Jordan and Erin Robinson for 731 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte
• Discuss employee referral incentive program

The Board of Commissioners approved a one-time $750 payment, prorated to January 20, 2020, for current non-24-hour department staff, and a $500 bonus, prorated to July 15, 2021, for those still employed as of December 31, 2021, funded by the American Rescue Plan. Elected officials are excluded. The Board also approved an Employee Referral Incentive Program offering $500 for referrals to Corrections Officer or 911 telecommunicator positions, and approved personnel actions, a camera project change order, and a housing satisfaction piece.

• Approved the July 1, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items i-vii, including appointments and a leave of absence.
• Approved the appointment of Colt T. Smith as Caseworker I in Children & Youth Services.
• Approved a change order with Watkins Security LLC for the Centre County Camera Project, increasing the contract by $7,377.25 to $487,953.35.
• Approved a satisfaction piece for Jordan and Erin Robinson for 731 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte.
• Approved the Employee Referral Incentive Program, providing a $500 bonus for referrals to Corrections Officer or 911 telecommunicator positions.
• Approved one-time $750 and $500 bonus payments to non-24-hour department staff, funded by the American Rescue Plan, excluding elected officials.

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on Emerald Advisers Capital 2Q 2021 investment performance results.

• Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Emerald Advisers Capital 2Q 2021 investment performance results

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from its July 1, 2021 meeting. Emerald Advisers presented 2Q 2021 investment performance, showing the fund's returns compared to the Russell 2000 index. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the minutes from the July 1, 2021 Retirement Board meeting unanimously.
• Heard a presentation from Emerald Advisers on 2Q 2021 investment performance results.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:01 PM unanimously.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, a proclamation for Park and Recreation Month, and a check run. They will also consider adding several contracts and grant-related actions to next week's consent agenda, including a psychological consultation service for the correctional facility and a contract for door system repairs.

• Proclamation 22 of 2021 declaring July as Park and Recreation Month
• Contract with Penn State Psychology for $16,875 for correctional facility services
• Contract with Appellation Construction for $36,578.06 for door system repairs
• Contract addendum with The Nutrition Group for $185,000 for meals program
• Letters of support for multimodal grants for Port Matilda, Milesburg, Gregg, and Ferguson townships

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the July 6, 2021 meeting minutes, adopted Proclamation 22 of 2021 declaring July as 'Park and Recreation Month', and approved the current week's Consent Agenda. The Board also voted unanimously to add several items to next week's Consent Agenda, including contracts for correctional facility services, a home-delivered meals program extension, a grant close-out report, and letters of support for four municipalities' transportation grant applications. The Board approved a check run of $517,795.65 and discussed staffing concerns at 24-hour facilities, agreeing to address pay scales at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 22 of 2021 for Park and Recreation Month (unanimous)
• Approved this week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added correctional facility contracts to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added The Nutrition Group contract addendum to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Keystone Communities grant close-out report to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added letters of support for four municipalities to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $517,795.65 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors is reviewing and revising operational policies for the correctional facility. The meeting includes monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and COVID-19 operations.

• Review of 15 signed 400-level operations policies including meal, mail, and count procedures
• Revision of 5 policies requiring signatures: Commitment, Suicide Prevention, Sexual Assault/Harassment, LGBITQ, and Policy Statement
• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine clinic and future considerations
• Monthly reports on mental health, detox, and suicide
• Change of November meeting date from November 11 to November 18, 2021

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the review of 400 Level Operations Policies and revisions to policies 401, 415, 421, and 425, including updates for LGBITQ and PREA standards. The board also approved the minutes from the June 2021 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from the June 2021 Board of Inspectors meeting
• Approved the review of 400 Level Operations Policies (402, 403, 404, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 4103, 414, 416, 419, 420, 422)
• Approved revisions to 400 Level Operations Policies (401, 415, 421, 425)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive discussion item: COVID-19 planning and response, specifically regarding the American Rescue Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment, questions from the press, and adjournment.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funding allocation
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Work session held at Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte

The Board agreed to create an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Executive Team, including Administrator Margaret Gray, Kim Stank, Controller Jason Moser, Deputy Administrator John Franek Jr., and Cory Troutman, to discuss ARPA items before Board presentation. The team will meet through September 2021, and Commissioner Pipe requested a schedule or outline of fund expenditures. The Board also reviewed a small business grant program contract with SEDA-COG, scheduled for approval on July 13, 2021, and discussed a tourism grant contract with the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, potentially for approval on July 15, 2021. No formal decisions were made on these contracts, as adjustments and solicitor review are pending.

• Agreed to create an ARPA Executive Team to discuss ARPA items before Board presentation
• Requested the Executive Team develop a schedule or outline of fund expenditures
• Reviewed the SEDA-COG small business grant program contract, scheduled for Board approval on July 13, 2021
• Discussed a tourism grant contract with the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, potentially for approval on July 15, 2021
• Planned to hold ARPA work sessions every two weeks, with the next on July 20, 2021
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 12:16 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a routine work session. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion item on facilities, with no specific actions or proposals listed. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the facilities discussion being the only substantive agenda item.

• Public comment period for items of concern or official action
• Discussion item on facilities
• Questions from the press

The Centre County Board of Commissioners convened a work session on July 6, 2021, with no public comments. Director of Facilities Lee Sheaffer provided updates on capital projects, including the Courthouse Renovation Project, the courthouse retaining wall, and the Willowbank parking lot and roof. No formal decisions were made; the board voted unanimously to adjourn.

• Adjourned the work session unanimously at 1:56 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving two state block grant applications totaling $3.85 million for mental health crisis services, along with several contract renewals and a consent agenda. The meeting also includes a presentation on economic recovery programs for the hospitality industry using American Rescue Plan funds.

• Approve submission of $850,000 CMHSBG application for mobile crisis intervention expansion
• Approve submission of $3,000,000 CMHSBG application for crisis diversion programs
• Approve contract addenda for Eagle View, Eagle Valley, Eagle Ridge Personal Care Homes totaling $48,000
• Approve $31,500 contract with The Archer Company for classification and compensation study
• Approve check run of $705,199.97

The Board unanimously approved submitting two Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grant applications to the state, totaling $3.85 million, for mobile crisis intervention expansion and crisis diversion programs. They also approved contract addenda for mental health residential services, a classification study, and a check run, while adding several items to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved submission of CMHSBG applications: $850,000 for mobile crisis intervention expansion and $3,000,000 for crisis diversion programs.
• Approved contract addendum 2 with Eagle View Personal Care Home for $44,000, increasing contract max to $481,000.
• Approved contract addendum 2 with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home for $3,000, increasing contract max to $486,292.
• Approved contract addendum 2 with Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home for $1,000, increasing contract max to $31,000.
• Added ITF Medicaid Waiver Operating Agreement to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Approved contract with The Archer Company for Classification and Compensation Study, not to exceed $31,500.
• Added contract renewal with Tracy Small as CIT Coordinator to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Approved check run dated July 2, 2021, in the amount of $705,199.97.

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the next phase of the request for proposals (RFP) for an investment consultant. No new business is listed, and public comment is permitted on agenda items before official actions.

• Approve minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting
• Discussion and decision on next phase of RFP for investment consultant

The Retirement Board discussed the three finalists for the Investment Consultant RFP and decided to have Controller Moser set up a meeting with PFM in the second week of August to discuss a potential relationship. No formal contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 Retirement Board meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed investment consultant finalists PFM, Vanguard, and Marquette
• Decided to schedule a meeting with PFM in second week of August to discuss relationship

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel items, including appointments, transfers, and requisitions across several departments, plus a $10,000 allocation for online job recruitment. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve $10,000 for online job postings, including $7,500 in ARP funds
• Approve appointments of four Corrections Officers at $15.00/hour
• Approve transfer of Cristine Norris to Homestead/Farmstead Coordinator at $14.18/hour
• Approve new Real Estate Assessor I/II position at $15.59/$17.15/hour
• Approve personnel requisitions for MH/ID/EI and other departments

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel actions, including appointments, transfers, and requisitions for various county departments. They also approved allocating up to $10,000 for online job recruitment, using $7,500 in American Rescue Plan funds and $2,500 in discretionary funds. The meeting was held virtually and adjourned at 10:44 AM.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2021 meeting.
• Approved four Correctional Facility personnel items (requisition and three appointments).
• Approved personnel requisition for On-Call Office Floater in Human Resources.
• Approved three Adult Services personnel actions (demotion, promotion, transfer).
• Approved two Children & Youth Services personnel items (appointment and leave of absence).
• Approved three MH/ID/EI personnel requisitions.
• Approved personnel requisition for Secretary 3 in Planning.
• Approved Records Management items (job description revision and requisition).

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including temporary pay increases, new appointments, and the elimination of two positions in Tax Assessment. The board will also vote on approving the previous meeting's minutes and an amendment to extend a 2% salary increase to all eligible non-union employees.

• Temporary pay increase for Jillian Savage (Commissioners) from $14.86/hr to $17.09/hr, retroactive to June 21, 2021
• Appointment of Michele Hamilton as Housing Supervisor (Adult Services) at $24.23/hr, effective August 23, 2021
• Elimination of Senior Advisor and Department Clerk 2 positions in Tax Assessment, effective July 1, 2021
• Creation of Real Estate Assessor I/II position in Tax Assessment at $15.59/$17.15/hr
• Amendment to include all non-elected, non-union employees in the 2% salary increase approved June 17, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel items, including temporary pay increases, new appointments, and the elimination and creation of positions. The board also tabled a pay increase for Kelley Hardy, an Office Supervisor 2, pending a county-wide salary study. All actions were approved as presented, with no public comments.

• Approved temporary pay increase for Jillian Savage, Staff Assistant, from $14.86 to $17.09/hour, retroactive to June 21, 2021.
• Amended the June 17, 2021 salary increase to include all non-elected, non-union employees employed as of that date.
• Approved appointment of Michele Hamilton as Housing Supervisor at $24.23/hour, effective August 23, 2021.
• Approved rate for Tiffany Moyer, Civil Court Coordinator, at $14.86/hour, effective July 5, 2021.
• Tabled pay increase for Kelley Hardy, Office Supervisor 2, pending salary study results.
• Approved rate for David Reiter, Probation Officer 1, at $17.49/hour, retroactive to June 28, 2021.
• Approved rate for Jacqueline Esposito, First Deputy Prothonotary, at $16.20/hour, effective August 1, 2021.
• Approved elimination of two Tax Assessment positions and creation of Real Estate Assessor I/II position.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several contracts, grants, and project selections. Key actions include approving the 2021 Community Development Block Grant project selections, adding a memorandum of understanding for the revised Nittany Glen development to the consent agenda, and approving a notice of funding availability for the CASH housing program. The board will also consider various contract amendments and grants.

• CDBG project selections totaling $428,310 for water and sewer projects in Haines-Aaronsburg, Penn Township, Haines-Woodward, and Eagle Creek HOA
• MOU for revised Nittany Glen plan: 16 duplex buildings, 335 total units, along Fillmore Road, Benner Township
• CASH Program Notice of Funding Availability for housing construction/rehab, funded by Act 137
• Contract amendment with CACJ for $30,000 for Community Conferencing Program
• Contract amendment with Data Trace for three-year extension, $0.02 per record or $50/month

The Board unanimously approved the selection of three Community Development Block Grant projects totaling $297,892, including water system improvements for Haines-Aaronsburg, a water tank replacement for Penn Township, and sewer upgrades for Eagle Creek HOA. The Board also approved a $30,000 contract amendment for the Community Conferencing Program, a $65,000 addendum for mental health services, and a $140,000 vehicle maintenance contract. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda, including a land development MOU and a contract with DCED for rapid re-housing services.

• Approved CDBG project selections totaling $297,892 for water and sewer improvements
• Approved $30,000 contract amendment with CACJ for Community Conferencing Program
• Approved $65,000 addendum with Strawberry Fields for mental health services
• Approved $140,000 contract amendment with Joel Confer Ford for vehicle maintenance
• Added MOU for Village of Nittany Glen to next week's consent agenda
• Added contract with DCED for $182,691 in ESG-CV2 rapid re-housing to consent agenda
• Approved submission of College Township's $11,000 Liquid Fuels application to PennDOT
• Approved check run of $1,769,650.86 dated June 25, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve meeting minutes, several contracts and grant agreements, a consent agenda, and board appointments. Key actions include a contract addendum for mental health services, new software contracts, and grant-related agreements for the coroner's office and community development projects.

• Contract addendum with Community Services Group for $18,476 for mental health residential services
• Contract with HelloSign for e-signature software, total $9,504
• Contract with CDW-G for Palo Alto threat detection renewal, total $11,450
• Grant agreements with PA Department of Health for coroner's office data systems, up to $5,000 reimbursement
• SEDA-COG amendments for CDBG projects totaling $20,400

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the June 18 check run of $873,741.71, a contract addendum with Community Services Group for $18,476, and the consent agenda. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda, including contracts with HelloSign, CDW-G, and SEDA-COG amendments. The board also approved appointments and reappointments to the Ag Land Preservation Board and MH/ID/EI Advisory Board.

• Approved $873,741.71 check run dated June 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum 2 with Community Services Group for $18,476 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including elevator service contract with TK Elevator ($78,090) and parking lot maintenance estimate ($9,500) (unanimous)
• Added HelloSign e-signature contract ($9,504) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added CDW-G threat detection renewal ($11,450) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Coroner items (PDMP work statement and EDRS application) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added SEDA-COG amendments 1 and 2 ($18,200 and $2,200) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments and reappointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote to repeal the COVID-19 universal masking policy effective June 28, 2021, and approve multiple personnel actions, including hiring corrections officers and other county staff. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and a report on judicial personnel.

• Repeal COVID-19 Pandemic Policy Universal Masking effective June 28, 2021
• Approve 6 new corrections officer appointments at $15.00/hour
• Approve personnel requisitions for 4 corrections officers and other staff replacements
• Approve appointment of Crystal M. Gettig as Caseworker 1 at $14.86/hour
• Approve appointment of Jody Emel as Vehicle Operator at $11.20/hour

The Board unanimously repealed the COVID-19 Pandemic Policy Universal Masking, aligning with CDC and state guidance. It also approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring corrections officers and other staff, and submitted ethics close-out reports for non-filers.

• Repealed COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy effective June 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 10 corrections officer personnel requisitions and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved AC/Electronics Technician requisition for Facilities Management (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services job description revision and Caseworker 1 appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Caseworker 2 requisition for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved Caseworker 2 requisition for MH/ID (unanimous)
• Approved Vehicle Operator appointment for Transportation (unanimous)
• Submitted close-out reports to State Ethics Commission for 2019 and 2020 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session to discuss COVID-19 planning and response, including the American Rescue Plan. Public comment will be accepted, and no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of COVID-19 planning and response
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate an additional $200,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) for tourism marketing. The board also discussed the Haines-Woodward Water Well Development project, which had all bids rejected for exceeding estimates by $160,000, and considered options like additional CDBG funding or an ARP request. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 12:14 PM.

• Approved an additional $200,000 in ARP funds to HVAB for tourism marketing
• Discussed funding options for the Haines-Woodward Water Well project after bids were rejected
• Scheduled a July 6, 2021 work session to evaluate other potential ARP projects
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 12:14 PM

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider a 2% salary increase for non-elected, non-union employees, costing about $481,843.93, and approve several personnel appointments and rate changes across departments. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.

• 2% salary increase for non-elected, non-union employees, effective retro to Dec 20, 2020, estimated $481,843.93
• Approve Tyler Hoover as on-call Security Officer at $13.52/hour
• Approve Danielle N. Fox as Mental Health Counselor at $17.37/hour (requested rate)
• Approve overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants after 40 hours/week, retro to June 6, 2021
• Approve retroactive payment of $1,228.85 to Jolene Kitko for temporary election work

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved a 2% salary increase for all non-elected, non-union employees, effective retroactively to pay period 1 of 2021, at an estimated cost of $481,843.93. The increase is budget-neutral, funded by reallocating funds from retirement payments. The board also approved several personnel appointments, including new hires and rate changes across multiple departments.

• Approved a 2% salary increase for non-elected, non-union employees, effective retro to pay period 1 of 2021, estimated at $481,843.93.
• Approved the rate for Tyler Hoover as on-call/occasional Security Officer, Sheriff, at $13.52/hour, effective retro to June 14, 2021.
• Approved the appointment of Danielle N. Fox as full-time Mental Health Counselor at $17.37/hour, effective June 21, 2021.
• Approved overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants working open Corrections Officer shifts after 40 hours, effective retro to June 6, 2021 through January 1, 2022.
• Approved the appointment of Dillion Roettger as full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator at $15.35/hour, effective June 28, 2021.
• Approved the appointment of Lacey M. Bruss as full-time Custodial Worker 1 at $11.01/hour, effective June 21, 2021.
• Approved the upgrade and rate change for Faith Ryan, Director-Adult Services, to $61,193.60/annum, effective retro to May 23, 2021.
• Approved the retroactive payment of $1,228.85 to Jolene Kitko for temporary election work, funded by grant funds.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session to discuss a Notice of Funding Availability under Act 137. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act, with five-minute speaking limits. No official votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this discussion item.

• Discussion of Notice of Funding Availability - ACT 137
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Virtual meeting via Zoom

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to continue discussions on the Act 137 program, which has an estimated fund balance of $431,000. They considered future expenditures for the First-time Homebuyer Program, an updated Housing Needs Assessment, and support for organizations like Centre County Housing and Land Trust. The Board discussed a 30-60 day application review period with awards announced on September 1, and suggested adding the program to the June 29 meeting agenda. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed Act 137 program, with fund balance estimated at $431,000.
• Considered future expenditures for First-time Homebuyer Program, Housing Needs Assessment, and support for organizations.
• Suggested 30-60 day application review period with awards announced September 1.
• Proposed adding program announcement to June 29 Board meeting.
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 2:25 PM.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is approving a check run of $734,829.90 and a letter of support for the BOSS Data Center Project. The board is also approving the June 8 minutes and adding several contracts, including elevator service and sealcoating, to the next week's consent agenda. Additionally, the board is approving resignations and reappointments for the CYS Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and RSVP Advisory Council.

• Approval of a check run in the amount of $734,829.90 dated June 11, 2021
• Approval of a letter of support for the BOSS Data Center Project
• Addition of a $78,090 contract addendum with TK Elevator Corporation for 502 East Howard Street to the consent agenda
• Addition of a $30,250 letter of agreement with Interactive Document Solutions for Human Services to the consent agenda
• Approval of CYS Advisory Board reappointments and Planning Commission/RSVP Advisory Council resignations

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for IT security, emergency communications, and software, as well as a grant amendment. They also voted to add an elevator service contract addendum and a parking lot sealcoating estimate to next week's consent agenda. The board approved a letter of support for the BOSS Data Center Project and several board appointments and resignations.

• Approved consent agenda including AT&T security contract ($91,205), Tyler Technologies addendum ($148,170), Susquehanna Software agreement ($13,700), ESRI renewal ($23,750), and CBICC grant amendment ($4,000) (unanimous)
• Added TK Elevator Corporation contract addendum ($78,090) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Zimmerman Sealcoating estimate ($9,500) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Interactive Document Solutions letter of agreement ($30,250) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for BOSS Data Center Project (unanimous)
• Approved ABC resignations, reappointments, and term expiration (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $734,829.90 dated June 11, 2021 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors is reviewing and revising 300-level Security and Control policies. The meeting also includes monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and COVID-19 operations.

• Review of 200-level Returning Citizens Policies
• Revision of policies including 301 Disciplinary Procedure, 302 Unclothed Searches, and 307 Use of Force
• Review of policies for 318 TASER and 314 Escapes
• Discussion of COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and future considerations
• Monthly reports on suicide, detox, and facility population

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the review and revision of 300-level returning citizens policies, including disciplinary procedures, use of force, and emergency response. The board also approved the minutes from the May 2021 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting was held virtually.

• Approved the minutes from the May 2021 Board of Inspectors meeting.
• Approved the revised 300-level returning citizens policies (301-303, 305, 307, 309, 314, 318).
• Agreed to keep the contract housing fee at $65 per day.
• Discussed the possibility of mandatory vaccines for new hires, but determined it is not possible due to individual choice and medical issues.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including new hires in the Sheriff's Office, a promotion at the Correctional Facility, court staff changes, and the creation of a new full-time Housing Supervisor position in Adult Services. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its May 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approve new Sheriff's Office Security Officers at $13.52/hr, with requested rates up to $14.09/hr
• Promote Shane Billett to Central Booking Lieutenant at $23.29/hr (or requested $23.75/hr)
• Create full-time Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position at $48,443.20/annum
• Approve new hires in Courts, Probation, Children & Youth Services, and MH/ID
• Approve meeting minutes from May 20, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including new hires for the Sheriff's Office, a promotion at the Correctional Facility, several court staff appointments and reclassifications, and new positions in Human Services. All votes were unanimous, and no public comments were received.

• Approved Sheriff's Office hires for Ethan E. Walters, Jacob T. Phillips, and Ronald J. Schall at rates from $13.52 to $14.09/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Shane Billett to Central Booking Lieutenant at $23.29/hour, retroactive to June 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Central Court Coordinator position and lateral transfer of Rebecca Stoner (unanimous)
• Approved court hires for Monique T. Brodie, Karly A. Smith, and Tina L. Olivieri at rates from $12.30 to $16.05/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position at $48,443.20/annum (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Erin A. Sheffer and John C. Vandermark as caseworkers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a $91,205 AT&T cybersecurity contract and legal agreements for multi-county litigation, both added to the consent agenda. The board tabled a letter of interest for PA COVID-19 Emergency Response grant funding indefinitely and tabled a $78,090 elevator service contract for one week. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Dershem abstaining on the June 1 minutes approval.

• Approved June 1, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0, Dershem abstained)
• Adopted Proclamation 21 of 2021 for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Added AT&T cybersecurity contract ($91,205) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC for Chester Upland SD litigation (unanimous)
• Added Marion Township addressing agreement and Tyler Technologies CAD addendum to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Susquehanna Software database agreement ($13,700) to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled OMHSAS letter of interest indefinitely (unanimous)
• Tabled TK Elevator Corporation contract ($78,090) for one week (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board discussed a possible mid-year salary increase for non-union county employees, with a 2% raise estimated to cost $348,000, funded by reallocating unused retirement funds. No official action was taken; the proposal will be presented at a future meeting. The Board also selected The Archer Company for a salary study, with a contract to be finalized and work to start in July.

• Discussed mid-year salary increase options, with 2% estimated at $348,000 net impact (no vote)
• Selected The Archer Company as preferred vendor for salary study (consensus, no formal vote)
• Agreed to commence salary study as soon as possible, with start in July and results by November

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving minutes from previous meetings held on May 13 and May 18, 2021. The meeting includes the final certification of the May 18, 2021, Municipal Primary Election results and an update regarding a risk limiting audit.

• Approval of May 13 and May 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• Final certification of the May 18, 2021, Municipal Primary Election results
• Update on Risk Limiting Audit for the 2021 Primary Election

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from May 13 and May 18 meetings and ratified the final certification of the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election results, including the certification of election returns and the certification affidavit. The Board also voted unanimously to send a letter to the Department of State requesting that Centre County be included in the pilot Risk Limiting Audit for the 2021 Municipal Primary, though the county was not initially selected. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 13 and May 18, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Ratified final certification of May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election results (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Department of State requesting inclusion in Risk Limiting Audit pilot (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss COVID-19 planning and the American Rescue Plan. The meeting also includes time for public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion regarding COVID-19 planning and response
• Discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan

The Board of Commissioners discussed the county's $31.5 million American Rescue Plan allocation, including eligible uses and potential initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the session was for planning and discussion only.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to approve meeting minutes, a proclamation, several contracts and grants, and a large check run. Notable actions include a $78,090 elevator service contract, a $19,500 addendum for intellectual disability services, and a $399,487 insurance renewal.

• Approve minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting and May 4, 2021 work session
• Adopt Proclamation 20 of 2021 recognizing 75th anniversary of Snow Shoe Lions Club
• Contract with TK Elevator Corporation for elevator service at 502 East Howard Street, $78,090
• Addendum with The ARC of Centre County for intellectual disability services, $19,500
• Approve check run of $11,055,500.27 dated May 28, 2021

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is meeting to discuss updates on several farm preservation projects and to vote on selecting a surveyor for the Larry and Suzanne Harpster farm. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving the coordinator's report, with no action on those updates. The main action item is choosing a surveyor from the three lowest bidders.

• Vote to select surveyor for Larry and Suzanne Harpster farm from three lowest bidders
• Update on Pauline E. Cooper Estate farm
• Update on Frederick Moore resignation and successor
• State Board Budget Allocation update
• PA Bureau of Farmland Preservation 2020 Annual Report

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the minutes of the February 25, 2021 meeting and recommended Gregory Shufran for the Larry and Suzanne Harpster Farm survey, based on his past work and lowest bid. The board also noted the Cooper Farm will be on the State Board agenda for June 17, 2021, and received Frederick Moore's resignation. County funds of $89,548 were certified for the state allocation, totaling $595,199 with state funds.

• Approved minutes of February 25, 2021 meeting
• Recommended Gregory Shufran for Harpster Farm survey (lowest bidder, $1,350)
• Certified $89,548 in county funds for state allocation
• Noted Cooper Farm on State Board agenda for June 17, 2021
• Acknowledged Frederick Moore's resignation from ALPB

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to certify the unofficial returns of the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election for the Department of State. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming election deadlines for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election.

• Certification of unofficial returns for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election

The Centre County Board of Elections voted unanimously to approve the Certification of Unofficial Returns for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election, to be sent to the Department of State. The board also announced that official election returns will be certified on June 7, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certification of Unofficial Returns for May 18 Primary Election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, a $562,424 state-funded transportation allocation, a property/casualty insurance renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool, and a software maintenance contract. They will also consider a letter of support for Penn State's community project funding application and a check run of $442,676.05.

• Approve $562,424 Medical Assistance Transportation Program final allocation for FY 2019-2020
• Add $399,487 property/casualty insurance renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool to consent agenda
• Add $23,000 Odyssey Software maintenance renewal for MH/ID/EI to consent agenda
• Approve sub-recipient agreement with Conservation District for Countywide Action Plan
• Approve letter of support for Penn State's Happy Valley LaunchBox community project funding

The Board voted unanimously to transition the county workforce to full-time in-office work effective June 28, 2021, with county offices opening to the public on July 6. They also approved a $49,000 grant to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for tourism promotion using American Rescue Plan funds, and approved several contracts and agreements, including a $399,487 insurance renewal and a $400,000 sub-recipient agreement for water quality projects.

• Approved full return to office for county workforce effective June 28 (unanimous)
• Approved $49,000 grant to Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for tourism (unanimous)
• Approved MATP final allocation of $562,424 (unanimous)
• Approved sub-recipient agreement with Conservation District for $400,000 water quality grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Palmetto Posting contract ($20,000) and NG911 agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Penn State Happy Valley LaunchBox (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $442,676.05 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process various types of ballots. This includes the adjudication and tabulation of absentee, mail-in, provisional, and military/overseas ballots.

• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-In ballots
• Adjudication, tabulation, and canvassing of Provisional ballots
• Canvassing and tabulation of Military/Civilian Overseas ballots
• 2% Count of In-Person Election Day ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections met to adjudicate and canvass ballots from the May 2021 primary. They processed mail-in and absentee ballots, reviewed 55 provisional ballots (43 full count, 3 partial, 9 rejected), counted 3 military/overseas ballots, and verified a 10%+ sample of in-person ballots with all precincts matching. Two overseas ballots remained outstanding with a May 25 deadline.

• Adjudicated mail-in/absentee ballots that would not scan; recreated or fixed and rescanned (unanimous)
• Canvassed 55 provisional ballots: 43 full count, 3 partial, 9 rejected (unanimous)
• Rejected provisional ballots with only one signature, per solicitor (unanimous)
• Counted 3 military/civilian overseas ballots (unanimous)
• Performed 10%+ count of in-person ballots; all precincts matched (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 2:59 PM

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process and count various types of ballots. This includes the adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots, as well as the tabulation of military, overseas, and in-person election day ballots.

• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-In ballots
• Canvass and tabulation of Military/Civilian Overseas ballots
• Canvass and tabulation of In-Person Election Day ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections met to canvass and tabulate ballots from the May 18 primary, including mail-in, absentee, military/overseas, and in-person ballots. The Board addressed public concerns about a Republican ballot shortage at some precincts, attributed to a spreadsheet error, and agreed to hold a special meeting to discuss next steps. Ballots received after the 8:00 PM deadline on May 18 were not counted.

• Canvassed and tabulated mail-in and civilian absentee ballots, including rescanned unreadable ballots
• Canvassed and tabulated 5 military/civilian overseas ballots
• Canvassed and tabulated in-person Election Day ballots
• Agreed ballots received after May 18, 8:00 PM deadline will not be counted
• Agreed to facilitate a special meeting to discuss path forward on ballot issues
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:32 PM

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving four personnel actions, including new hires, a transfer, and a promotion, with specific pay rates and budget impacts. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve Thomas D. Taylor as part-time Senior Center Manager 1, Aging, at $13.73/hr (requested $14.01/hr), effective May 24, 2021
• Approve lateral transfer of Susanne Heckman to MDJ Bellefonte 49-3-02, no pay change, budget impact $9,657
• Approve Tiffany N. Moyer as full-time MDJ Secretary, MDJ State College 49-1-01, at $13.52/hr (requested $14.61/hr), effective May 24, 2021
• Approve promotion of James Watkins to Deputy Sheriff 2, Sheriff, at $16.36/hr, retroactive to May 9, 2021
• Approve minutes from May 13, 2021 Salary Board meeting

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including appointments, a transfer, and a promotion. All items were approved as recommended, with no public comments or substantive policy decisions.

• Approved May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas D. Taylor as part-time Senior Center Manager 1 at $13.73/hr, effective May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Susanne Heckman's transfer to MDJ-Gillette-Walker, no pay change (unanimous)
• Approved Tiffany N. Moyer as full-time MDJ Secretary at $13.52/hr, effective May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved James Watkins' promotion to Deputy Sheriff 2 at $16.36/hr, retroactive to May 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to consider approving minutes from February, discuss old business including financial reporting with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions and 2020 year-end matters, and discuss a process for budget modifications including a budget revision policy. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of February 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions on financial reporting content and frequency
• Review of 2020 year-end financial matters
• Discussion of budget modification process and budget revision policy

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its February 25, 2021 meeting. No new business was conducted. The committee discussed updating the Budget Revision Policy, with the Administrator to work with the county's accounting consultants and the Controller's Office to modernize it for a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 25, 2021 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a routine agenda including approval of minutes, proclamations, and a large number of personnel actions, mostly for the Correctional Facility. They will also consider several contracts and grants, including a lease of parking spaces from Bellefonte and a contract for tax sale postings. The meeting is largely administrative with no major policy decisions.

• Approve 17 personnel actions for Correctional Facility, including hires, promotions, and requisitions
• Approve $4,415 contract with JP Lilley Inc. for courtroom speakers and microphones
• Approve $6,350 agreement with Borough of Bellefonte to lease 10 parking spaces
• Approve $20,000 contract renewal with Palmetto Posting, Inc. for tax sale postings
• Approve grant modifications for HOPE Initiative, Intermediate Punishment, and Byrne JAG totaling $334,755

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to update the COVID-19 Pandemic Policy – Universal Masking, removing masking requirements for fully vaccinated employees on County property effective June 1, 2021, excluding the Correctional Facility. The Board also approved the COVID-19 Leave Directive update, multiple personnel items, and various contracts and agreements.

• Updated COVID-19 masking policy to remove requirements for fully vaccinated employees on County property, effective June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Updated COVID-19 Leave Directive policy to reflect new CDC guidance (unanimous)
• Approved 17 Correctional Facility personnel items including appointments, promotions, and requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources, Human Services, Records Management, and Tax Assessment personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved $4,415 quote from JP Lilley Inc. for courtroom speakers and microphones (unanimous)
• Approved $6,350 agreement with Borough of Bellefonte to lease 10 parking spaces (unanimous)
• Approved submission of three PCCD grant modification requests (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,364,957.54 dated May 14, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss the schedule for the Official Count and Provisional Ballot Boards. These meetings involve processing in-person, mail-in, and military/overseas ballots. The schedule includes the certification of unofficial results on May 25 and official results on June 7.

• Meeting schedule for Official Count and Provisional Ballot Boards
• Certification of Unofficial Results on May 25, 2021
• Certification of Official Results on June 7, 2021
• Deadline for receipt of voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots on May 18, 2021
• Deadline for receipt of voted military and overseas absentee ballots on May 25, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections convened and declared the 2021 Municipal Primary Election open. No public comments were received, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the election opening and scheduling of ballot-counting meetings. The board recessed unanimously at 6:03 AM.

• Declared 2021 Municipal Primary Election open
• Approved meeting schedule for Election Board/Official Count Board/Provisional Ballot Board
• Recessed meeting unanimously at 6:03 AM

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors is reviewing and revising 200-level Returning Citizens Policies. The body is also discussing a proposal to the Salary Board regarding starting wage increases for new officers.

• Review of 200-level Returning Citizens Policies including laundry, religion, and medical services
• Revision of policies regarding victim notification, visiting, and work release
• Proposal to Salary Board for starting wage increase for new officers
• Reports on COVID-19 operations and vaccine considerations
• Monthly reports on mental health, suicide, detox, and facility population

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the April 2021 meeting minutes and reviewed 200-level returning citizens policies, approving both reviews and revisions. Staff awards were given for 2021, and monthly reports were presented, including mental health, COVID-19 testing, and facility population data. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:52 am.

• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 200-level returning citizens policy reviews (unanimous)
• Approved revised 200-level returning citizens policies (unanimous)
• Recognized 2021 staff awards: Officer of the Year (Henry Napoleon, Jim Meyers, Joshua Reffner), Employee of the Year (Denise Murphy), Supervisor of the Year (Walt Jeirles)
• Noted COVID-19 vaccine updates: Moderna first dose (56), second dose (14), Johnson & Johnson sign-ups (26), with $25 incentive per vaccinated returning citizen
• Discussed starting wage increase proposal for new Correctional Officers to be brought to Salary Board

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting $31.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds, approve a budget revision, and act on several personnel and contract items. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Accept $31,541,383 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Approve $93,173 budget revision from Capital Projects to Centre Crest Operations
• Approve $45,440 facility assessment for Centre Crest and Willowbank Office Building
• Approve $250,000 agreement for Soaring Eagle Wetlands project
• Approve $9,390 fence maintenance quote from Abel Fence LLC

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting $31,541,383 in American Rescue Plan funds from the U.S. Treasury, the largest grant the county has ever received. They also approved a $93,173 budget revision, a $45,440 facility assessment contract, and several personnel and administrative items.

• Approved acceptance of $31,541,383 American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Approved $93,173 budget revision from Capital Projects to Centre Crest Operations (unanimous)
• Approved $45,440 Muhlenberg Greene Architects facility assessment proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services personnel items including job description revisions and new hires (unanimous)
• Approved $9,390 Abel Fence LLC fence maintenance quote (unanimous)
• Approved $5,490 Senior Judge Reimbursable Costs application (unanimous)
• Approved Wildlife for Everyone Foundation agreements for Soaring Eagle Wetlands project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Potter Street Associates RACP funding application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions for Adult Services, including converting two temporary caseworkers to regular full-time, creating six new full-time caseworker positions, reducing a housing specialist's hours, and eliminating an assistant director position. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its May 6 meeting.

• Convert 2 temporary full-time Caseworker 1 positions to regular full-time, retroactive to March 29, 2021
• Create 6 new full-time Caseworker 1 positions at $14.86/hour, effective May 13, 2021
• Reduce Housing Program Specialist hours from 80 to 75 per pay period, effective July 9, 2021
• Eliminate full-time Assistant Director position in Adult Services, effective May 13, 2021
• Approve meeting minutes from May 6, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board approved all Adult Services personnel items, including converting two temporary caseworkers to regular full-time and creating ten full-time Caseworker 1 positions to handle the high volume of Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications. The board also reduced a Housing Program Specialist's hours and eliminated the Assistant Director position to fund the new roles. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Converted two temporary Caseworker 1 positions to regular full-time, retroactive to March 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Created ten full-time Caseworker 1 positions for Adult Services, effective May 13, 2021 (unanimous, amended from six)
• Reduced Housing Program Specialist hours from 80 to 75 per pay period, effective July 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Eliminated Assistant Director of Adult Services position, effective May 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss new business, including a PCHIP dependent audit, surplus fund discussion, and a surplus funds authorization form. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 11, 2021 minutes
• PCHIP dependent audit discussion
• Surplus fund discussion
• Surplus funds authorization form

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust approved holding a $748,780 surplus from Benecon/PCHIP in the EBT account until later guidance, and authorized the County Administrator to sign a form to receive the refund by check. The board also approved the March 11, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 EBT meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to accept $748,780 surplus from Benecon/PCHIP and hold in EBT account (unanimous)
• Approved motion to authorize County Administrator to sign authorization form for refund by check (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to appoint the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Board for the 2021 Primary Election. The board will also establish the meeting schedule for counting various ballot types and certifying results.

• Appointment of Official Count Board & Provisional Ballot Board for 2021 Primary
• Meeting schedule for counting in-person, vote-by-mail, and military/overseas ballots
• Certification of unofficial results scheduled for May 25, 2021
• Certification of official results scheduled for June 7, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved appointing the three commissioners to the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Board for the 2021 Primary Election. The board also reviewed the meeting schedule for counting ballots and certifying results, and discussed online poll worker training. No public comments were received.

• Approved appointment of Commissioners Pipe, Higgins, and Dershem to Official Count Board & Provisional Ballot Board (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting schedule for ballot counting and certification from May 20 to June 7, 2021

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider procedures for correcting mail-in ballot envelopes at the Willowbank Office Building. Discussion includes guidelines for accepting or rejecting ballots with defects and rules for observers viewing defective ballots. The meeting also covers upcoming municipal primary deadlines.

• Procedures for correcting vote-by-mail ballot envelopes at Willowbank Office Building
• Guidelines for accepting/rejecting 'naked ballots' or those without signatures/dates
• Procedures for observers to view defective ballots in the Vote-By-Mail Processing Room
• May 18 deadline for receiving voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grants, including a $212,512 federally funded rapid re-housing contract and a $182,691 emergency solutions grant. They will also vote on proclamations for Police Week and Centre Gives Days, and approve a check run of over $8 million.

• Approve $212,512 HUD contract for Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Approve $182,691 DCED Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV2)
• Approve $142,555 contract with Center for Alternatives in Community Justice
• Approve sale of two parcels in Orviston for $3,000
• Adopt proclamations for Police Week and Centre Gives Days

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and grants, including a $212,512 HUD contract for the Rapid Re-Housing Program, a $182,691 ESG-CV2 grant, and a $100/hour contract with Central PA Community Action for ERAP application assistance. They also added a pest management agreement and a repository property sale to the consent agenda, and approved the check run of $8,044,618.89.

• Approved Adult Services items: HUD Rapid Re-Housing contract ($212,512), ESG-CV2 grant ($182,691), and ERAP assistance hub contract ($100/hour) (unanimous)
• Added Rentokil pest management agreement ($360) to May 20 Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added consent to sell two repository parcels in Orviston for $1,500 each to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved submission of ACT 148 report to Commonwealth (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including CACJ contract renewal ($142,555), four vehicle purchases ($39,160), and Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorships for Emergency Broadband Benefit PSA and Vote-By-Mail livestream (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $8,044,618.89 dated May 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamations 16 and 17 for Police Week and Centre Gives Days (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including promotions, a transfer, a reappointment, and the creation of three new full-time positions in Adult Services. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its April 29, 2021 meeting. Public comment is permitted on agenda items before each action.

• Promotion of Kyley Burd to Training Supervisor, Emergency Communications 911, at $17.74/hour (requested $20.77/hour)
• Promotion of Joan Miller to Office Supervisor 2, MDJ-Jordan, at $22.93/hour (requested $23.86/hour)
• Lateral transfer of Denise Bitner to MDJ-Jordan, no pay change
• Reappointment of Brittany L. Gathagan as Department Clerk 2, Probation, at $12.30/hour (requested $12.53/hour)
• Creation of three new Adult Services positions: Housing Supervisor ($48,443.20/annum), Data & Quality Specialist ($20.15/hour), and Department Clerk 3 ($13.52/hour)

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including promotions, a transfer, a reinstatement, and the creation of three new Adult Services positions. All votes were unanimous. The new positions are intended to be permanent and will be funded by county funds, ERAP administrative funds, and the Human Services Block Grant.

• Approved promotion of Kyley Burd to Training Supervisor, Emergency Communications 911 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joan Miller to Office Supervisor 2, MDJ-Jordan (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Denise Bitner to MDJ-Jordan (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Brittany L. Gathagan as Department Clerk 2, Probation (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Data & Quality Specialist-Adult Services position (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Department Clerk 3-Adult Services position (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will consider approving a change to the county's annual required contribution (ADC) payment schedule, reducing monthly payments from $187,500 to $118,641.86 for the remainder of 2021. The board will also hear a presentation on first-quarter investment performance from Emerald Advisers.

• Vote to approve minutes from April 29, 2021 meeting
• Proposal to adjust ADC monthly payments from $187,500 to $118,641.86
• Presentation on Emerald Advisers Capital 1Q 2021 investment results

The Retirement Board unanimously approved continuing monthly payments for the county's ADC at a new amount of $118,641.86 per month, based on the official 2021 ADC of $1,767,993. The board also heard a presentation from Emerald Advisers on 1Q 2021 investment performance, which trailed the Russell 2000 benchmark. Minutes from the April 29, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved continuation of monthly ADC payment at $118,641.86 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:44 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including new hires and replacements across departments, as well as non-personnel items such as a letter of intent for COVID-19 mental health funding, termination of a contract with Arctic Wolf Networks, and re-enrollment in an electric procurement program. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

• Approve Proclamation 15 of 2021 declaring May 2021 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• Approve personnel actions for Corrections, Human Services, and Emergency Communications 911, including new positions and replacements
• Approve submission of letter of intent for Community Mental Health Services Block Grant COVID-19 Response Funding
• Approve termination of contract with Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. effective July 10, 2021
• Authorize re-enrollment of Centre County's electric accounts in Spring 2021 COSTARS Electric Procurement event

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including new hires and replacements across departments, a proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a letter of intent for COVID-19 mental health funding, termination of a contract with Arctic Wolf Networks, and re-enrollment in a COSTARS electric procurement event. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 15 of 2021 for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items including part-time Corrections Officer appointment and full-time requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services personnel items including new job descriptions and requisitions for Housing Supervisor, Quality & Data Specialist, and Department Clerk 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Services Caseworker 1 requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator requisition (unanimous)
• Approved submission of letter of intent to OMHSAS for COVID-19 mental health block grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved notice of contract termination for Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session. The main agenda item is a discussion of COVID-19 planning and response, specifically regarding the American Rescue Plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting includes public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funding for COVID-19 response
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Virtual meeting via BlueJeans

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the county's allocation of $31.5 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, to be paid in two installments in 2021 and 2022. No formal decisions were made; the board considered eligible uses, including COVID-19 response, revenue replacement, hazard pay, and infrastructure investments. Staff suggested setting up a special revenue fund and compiling potentially eligible CARES Act expenditures. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve meeting minutes, adopt proclamations for Mental Health and Foster Care Awareness Months, and announce COVID-19 recovery grant recipients. They will also consider several contracts, including a $142,555 renewal with the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice, and approve a $466,379 Community Development Block Grant contract.

• Approve $142,555 contract renewal with Center for Alternatives in Community Justice
• Adopt proclamations for Mental Health and Foster Care Awareness Months
• Approve $466,379 Community Development Block Grant contract
• Add $39,160 vehicle acquisition from Penn State to consent agenda
• Approve $381,248.39 check run

The board approved the CDBG FFY 2020 contract for $466,379 and added several items to the next consent agenda, including a CACJ contract renewal and vehicle purchases. They also adopted proclamations for Mental Health and Foster Care Awareness Months. The COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) concluded with 84 businesses funded.

• Approved CDBG FFY 2020 contract for $466,379 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 13 for Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 14 for Foster Care Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Added CACJ contract renewal ($142,555) to next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added four vehicle purchases ($39,160) to next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added PEMA agreement with Eagle Hazardous Materials Team to next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 8 (2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan) to next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $381,248.39 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve changes to two polling locations for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary. The board will also consider approving minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting.

• Change Precinct 18 State College Northwest from Weston Center to Alpha Fire Company, 400 West Beaver
• Change Precinct 41 College North from C3 Sports to Centre Region Active Adult Center in Nittany Mall
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved two polling location changes for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary: a temporary move for Precinct 18 State College Northwest from Weston Center to Alpha Fire Company, and a permanent move for Precinct 41 College North from C3 Sports to Centre Region Active Adult Center. The board also approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. No public comments were received, and about 9,200 vote-by-mail ballot requests were reported.

• Approved temporary polling location change for Precinct 18 to Alpha Fire Company (unanimous)
• Approved permanent polling location change for Precinct 41 to Centre Region Active Adult Center (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss the RFP for an investment consultant, review Korn Ferry recommendations on actuarial assumptions and methods, and hear a presentation on TWIN Capital's first-quarter 2021 investment performance. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve minutes from April 15, 2021 meeting
• Update on RFP for Retirement Fund Investment Consultant
• Review Korn Ferry recommendations and decide on adoption of actuarial assumptions/methods
• TWIN Capital 1Q 2021 investment performance presentation by Geoff Gerber and Sam Gerber

The Retirement Board approved Scenario 4, adopting all four actuarial assumption and method changes recommended by Korn Ferry, including revised life expectancy, member deductions, investment return assumption, and asset method. The motion passed unanimously. The board also scheduled May 13, 2021, for finalist presentations in the investment consultant RFP process and received TWIN Capital's 1Q 2021 performance report.

• Adopted Scenario 4 actuarial changes as recommended by Korn Ferry (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2021 meeting
• Scheduled May 13, 2021, for RFP finalist presentations (PFM, Vanguard, Marquette Associates)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items including meeting minutes, a tourism proclamation, COVID-19 hospitality grants, several personnel appointments and job descriptions, a legal services engagement, and a grant application. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve CHIRP grant recipients for COVID-19 hospitality recovery
• Approve appointment of Jane Yi as Caseworker 1, Children & Youth Services, $15.59/hour
• Approve new job descriptions for Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer
• Approve legal engagement with Babst Calland for litigation, rates $235-$305/hour
• Approve $180,000 grant renewal for First Episode Psychosis program

The Board of Commissioners approved COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for county employees by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The guidelines encourage but do not require vaccination, allow COVID Medical Leave for vaccine-related reasons, and include confidential collection of vaccine data. The Board also approved personnel items, a legal engagement letter, a grant renewal application, and tabled a decision on electric account re-enrollment.

• Approved COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for county government (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved personnel items A-E, including amended CFO job description (unanimous)
• Approved letter of engagement with Babst Calland for litigation representation (unanimous)
• Tabled re-enrollment of electric accounts in COSTARS procurement until May 6 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of grant renewal for First Episode Psychosis program (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Tourism and Travel Week (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including reclassifying the Director of Financial Management to Chief Financial Officer, reinstating a court secretary, promoting a probation officer, upgrading a risk management position, and setting a new hire rate for a sheriff's department clerk. The board will also approve minutes from its April 22 meeting and take public comment.

• Reclassify Director of Financial Management to Chief Financial Officer, SG-S66, effective April 29, 2021
• Reinstate full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary at $13.52/hour, effective April 29, 2021
• Promote Philip Calhoun to Intensive Domestic Violence PO 2 at $20.43/hour (or $20.85/hour per judge request), effective May 2, 2021
• Upgrade Risk Management Coordinator to Chief Risk Officer/Director of Workplace Operations at $53,289.60/annum, retroactive to April 25, 2021
• Set rate for new Sheriff Department Clerk 3 Rondia M. Schenck at $13.52/hour, effective May 3, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including reclassifying the Director of Financial Management to Chief Financial Officer with a salary increase from $71,260.80 to $86,632.00 annually. The board also approved reinstating a court secretary position, promoting a probation officer, upgrading a risk management position, and setting a new hire's pay rate.

• Approved reclassification of Director of Financial Management to Chief Financial Officer, SG-S66A(01), $86,632.00/annum (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary, MDJ-Sinclair, at $13.52/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Philip Calhoun to Intensive Domestic Violence PO 2 at $20.43/hour (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Risk Management Coordinator to Chief Risk Officer/Director of Workplace Operations at $53,289.60/annum (unanimous)
• Approved rate change for Krista Davis to $71,718.40/annum (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Rondia M. Schenck at $13.52/hour as Department Clerk 3 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2021 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss financial matters including a review of current operations by Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions, the 2021 budget, the 2020 year-end and audit updates, and the American Rescue Plan. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting and discuss the process for budget modifications.

• Review of current operations by Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions, Inc.
• 2021 budget to actual review
• 2020 year-end update and discussion
• 2020 audit update
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan

The Finance Committee discussed the 2020 year-end outlook, with officials expecting a deficit without CARES Act funds but a surplus when included. The committee also reviewed the 2021 budget-to-actual status, discussed the ADC (Actuarially Determined Contribution) and potential reallocation of savings, and heard updates on the 2020 audit and American Rescue Plan funding. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2021 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed 2021 budget-to-actual: expenditures at 22.5%, revenues at 23.45%
• Discussed ADC for 2021 budget (~$2.25M), potential savings up to $400,000
• Discussed 2020 year-end: deficit without CARES Act, surplus expected with CARES Act
• Discussed moving 2020 surplus to Capital Budget before audit completion
• Discussed establishing secondary account for American Rescue Plan funds
• Discussed process for budget modifications, with department-level changes approved by Administrator and inter-department amendments at public meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session to discuss two items: an electric contract for the county and a proposal update for Centre Crest, a county facility. Public comment will be accepted per the Sunshine Act.

• Discussion of electric contract for Centre County
• Centre Crest update and proposal discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or public comment. They discussed options for the County's electric contract, including whether to stay with Constellation Energy or move accounts to West Penn Power, and reviewed five architectural proposals for an adaptive reuse study of the former Centre Crest building. No decisions were made, but the Board reached a consensus to contact Muhlenberg Greene Architects for a structural assessment price.

• Consensus to contact Muhlenberg Greene Architects for a structural assessment price for Centre Crest (no formal vote)
• Agreed to place a refurbished PC in Centre Crest for security purposes (no formal vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session to discuss COVID-19 planning and response, including CHIRP grants, a draft vaccination policy, a draft return-to-work policy, an update on the Bellefonte Senior Center, and a testing site for May. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) grants
• Draft COVID-19 vaccination policy
• Draft return-to-work policy
• Bellefonte Senior Center update
• AMI testing site for May

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and reached consensus on several items. They decided not to accept a lease at Titan Energy Park for the Bellefonte Senior Center, opting instead to explore county-owned properties. They also determined that employees using COVID Medical Leave must provide vaccine cards, while vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was unanimous adjournment.

• Consensus to not accept Titan Energy Park lease for Bellefonte Senior Center; will investigate county-owned property
• Consensus that employees using COVID Medical Leave must provide vaccine card to Human Resources
• Consensus that COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for county employees
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, proclamations, contracts, grants, and a $1,444,448.56 check run. They will also consider a letter committing $1,449,371.38 in local funds for bridge projects. Several items are slated for next week's consent agenda.

• Approve $1,444,448.56 check run dated April 23, 2021
• Approve letter committing $1,449,371.38 in Fee for Local Use funds for bridge projects
• Approve contract addendum with CIU #10 for $11,667 for early intervention services
• Approve agreement with Terry Williams, Esq. at $250/hour as conflict counsel
• Approve professional liability insurance renewal for DA's office at $29,651

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Letter of Commitment to PennDOT confirming $1,449,371.38 in Fee for Local Use funds for county bridges, the first step to secure $2 million in Road MaP funds. The board also approved a contract with Terry Williams as conflict counsel at $250/hour, adopted proclamations for Corrections Employee Week and Bicycle Awareness Month, and approved the consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants. The board agreed to begin transitioning county offices from full remote work to a modified rotation.

• Approved Letter of Commitment to PennDOT for $1,449,371.38 in bridge funds (unanimous)
• Approved conflict counsel contract with Terry Williams at $250/hour (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10 of 2021 for Corrections Employee Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 11 of 2021 for Bicycle Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with CIU #10 for $11,667 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Motorola change order saving $529,448.40 (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,444,448.56 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a COVID-19 leave directive revision, multiple personnel appointments and requisitions across departments, a housing satisfaction piece, and a letter of support for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions beyond routine staffing.

• COVID-19 Leave Directive policy revision
• Approve satisfaction piece for David and Bethany Carter at 229 West Curtin Street, Bellefonte
• Approve letter of support for Centre Volunteers in Medicine's FY 2022 Community Project Funding request
• Personnel actions: appointments, promotions, and requisitions in Children & Youth Services, Conservation District, Correctional Facility, Elections, and other departments
• New job description and requisition for Director of Elections and Voter Registration

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including creating a temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds position, promoting Garrett Beck to fill it, and upgrading the Director-Tax Claim/Collections/Elections position to Director of Elections and Voter Registration. The board also approved appointments, promotions, and a demotion across several departments, all with unanimous votes. No public comments were received, and the meeting included an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved creation of temporary full-time Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Garrett Beck to Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Courtenay Evans to Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Rebecca Stoner to Civil Court Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Andrews as Assistant District Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Director-Tax Claim/Collections/Elections to Director of Elections and Voter Registration (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert E. Tate Jr. as Custodial Worker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of funding streams for two temporary Caseworker 1 positions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on several personnel actions, including creating a temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, promoting staff in Court Administration, appointing a new Assistant District Attorney, and reclassifying the elections director position. The board will also approve minutes from its April 8 meeting and hear public comment.

• Create temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $15.16/hour, effective April 22, 2021
• Promote Garrett Beck to Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, $15.16/hour, 2021 budget impact $28,138
• Promote Courtenay Evans to Administrative Assistant, Court Administration, $16.21/hour (or $16.86/hour as requested)
• Appoint Joshua Andrews as Assistant District Attorney at $48,443.20/annum (or $58,988.80/annum as requested)
• Reclassify Director-Tax Claim/Collections/Elections to Director of Elections and Voter Registration, salary TBD

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including creating a temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds position, several promotions and appointments, and reclassifying the Elections director position to Director of Elections and Voter Registration. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved minutes from the April 8 meeting and recessed for an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved creation of temporary full-time Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Garrett Beck to temporary Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $15.16/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Courtenay Evans to Administrative Assistant, Court Administration (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Rebecca Stoner to Civil Court Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Andrews as Assistant District Attorney at $48,443.20/annum (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Elections director to Director of Elections and Voter Registration (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert E. Tate Jr. as Custodial Worker 1 at $10.18/hour (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of funding streams for two temporary Caseworker 1 positions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including a $1.12M bridge engineering agreement and a $529K savings from a Motorola change order, plus grant applications and appointments. They will also adopt a proclamation for Conservation District Week and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approve appointments to Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Solid Waste Management Plan
• Contract with Justice Benefits, Inc. for federal reimbursement (11% of revenue, 5 years)
• Change Order No. 7 with Motorola Solutions saves $529,448.40
• Agreement with Larson Design Group for bridge projects up to $1,122,539.30
• Approve check run of $3,272,067.41

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,122,539.30 agreement with Larson Design Group for preliminary engineering and design review of the 2018 and 2019 bridge bundle projects. The board also approved appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for three-year terms, a $130,000 grant application for the Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program, and a letter of support for Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Multiple contracts and agreements were added to next week's consent agenda, including a $529,448.40 savings change order with Motorola Solutions.

• Approved $1,122,539.30 agreement with Larson Design Group for bridge bundle projects (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Advisory Committee appointments for three-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 PCCD grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Ben Franklin Technology Partners (unanimous)
• Added Motorola Solutions change order with $529,448.40 savings to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $224,000 Centre Communications microwave maintenance proposal to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $743,255.31 Service Access Management contract addendum to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $3,272,067.41 check run dated April 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve the ballots for the 2021 Municipal Primary Election. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of 2021 Municipal Primary Election ballots
• Approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the layout of the Democratic, Republican, and Nonpartisan ballots for the 2021 Municipal Primary Election. The ballots were tested to ensure proper coding for election equipment. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and discussion of key election deadlines.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Democratic, Republican, and Nonpartisan ballots for 2021 Municipal Primary (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, discuss proposals for an investment consultant, and hear presentations on first-quarter investment performance and the actuarial valuation of the retirement fund.

• Approve minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Discuss RFP for Retirement Fund Investment Consultant
• CS McKee 1Q 2021 investment performance results presentation
• Korn Ferry actuarial valuation report presentation

The Retirement Board approved the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes. They decided to have the three final candidates for investment consultant (PFM, Vanguard, Marquette) present their proposals before making a final decision. The board also reviewed actuarial assumption recommendations from Korn Ferry and will decide on them at the April 29, 2021 meeting.

• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Decided to have PFM, Vanguard, and Marquette present proposals before selecting investment consultant
• Tabled decision on Korn Ferry actuarial assumptions until April 29, 2021 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to approve minutes, adopt proclamations, and receive updates on COVID-19 response, including the CHIRP grant program. They will also consider contracts, a resolution, and a consent agenda, and approve a check run of $424,791.87.

• Approve PCCD subgrant of $311,090 for Rights and Services Act and Victims of Juvenile Offenders programs
• Add contract with Global Data Consulting for Office 365 training ($7,465) to next week's consent agenda
• Consent to sale of Parcel No. 05-028A,054-,0000- from repository for $1,501
• Approve check run of $424,791.87 dated April 9, 2021
• Adopt proclamations for County Government/Employee Appreciation Month and Justice Education Week

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved minutes, two proclamations, a subgrant award, a property sale, and a check run. They also extended remote work for county offices through April 30 and added a training contract and a resolution to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from April 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 7 of 2021 for Employee Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 8 of 2021 for Justice Education Week (unanimous)
• Approved PCCD subgrant award of $311,090 for RASA/VOJO (unanimous)
• Approved consent to proceed with sale of Parcel No. 05-028A,054-,0000- for $1,501 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Pitney Bowes contract renewal for $38,160.60 (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $424,791.87 (unanimous)
• Extended remote work status for county offices through April 30 (consensus)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $16,496.46 agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Relay3500 Folder/Inserter and maintenance, funded entirely by a grant. The board will also vote on numerous personnel actions, including new hires, replacements, and job description changes across several departments. Public comment is accepted at the start of the meeting and before each action item.

• Approve $16,496.46 Pitney Bowes agreement for Relay3500 Folder/Inserter, paid by grant
• Approve personnel requisitions and appointments for Children & Youth Services, Correctional Facility, Elections, 911, and Public Defender
• Approve new job descriptions for Mental Health Counselor and Temporary Election Worker
• Approve appointments for 10 temporary election workers at $15.11/hour
• Approve minutes from March 25, 2021 meeting

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel requisitions, appointments, and job descriptions across departments including Children & Youth Services, Correctional Facility, Elections, Emergency Communications 911, and Public Defender. They also approved a $16,496.46 agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Relay3500 Folder/Inserter, funded by a grant. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 AM.

• Approved March 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Caseworker 2, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items i-vi, including Kitchen Supervisor and Mental Health Counselor (unanimous)
• Approved Elections personnel items i-xi, including 10 Temporary Election Worker appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 personnel items i-iv, including Public Safety Telecommunicator appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender personnel requisitions for Paralegal 2 and Legal Secretary 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Pitney Bowes Relay3500 Folder/Inserter agreement totaling $16,496.46 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel items, including overtime for the Controller's office, reinstatement of a corrections officer, creation of temporary election workers, and appointments to Emergency Communications 911. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Controller overtime: up to 25 hours/week for one month, $3,000 budget impact
• Reinstate James D. Ard as Corrections Officer at $15.00/hour (requested $16.77)
• Create 12 Temporary Election Worker positions at $15.11/hour
• Create on-call Public Safety Telecommunicator at $21.08/hour; appoint Timothy A. Robinson as Field Technician at $11.20/hour (requested $11.89)
• Promote Ashley Bowes to Paralegal 2 at $15.77/hour (requested $16.75)

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including overtime for the Controller's office, reinstatement of a corrections officer, creation of temporary election worker positions, and several appointments and promotions across county departments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved overtime for Controller's office staff up to 25 hours/week for one month (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of James D. Ard as full-time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 12 temporary Election Worker positions (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call Public Safety Telecommunicator position (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Timothy A. Robinson as on-call Field Technician (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Matthew J. Ray as full-time Office Supervisor 2 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Ashley Bowes to Paralegal 2 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Lindsey Spayd to full-time Security Officer (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving minutes from the April 6, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the upcoming 2021 General Election.

• Approval of April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2021 General Election

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2021 General Election by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The plan will be sent to the Department of State and posted online, with ballot box installation scheduled for April 16-19. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved Ballot Return and Collection Plan for 2021 General Election (2-1)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly facility reports and discuss COVID-19 operations. The board will address the review, revision, and removal of various 100-level General Administration Policies.

• Review of 11 General Administration Policies including DNA Testing, Workplace Harassment, and Inmate Housing
• Revision of 11 General Administration Policies including Tobacco, Inmate Funds, and Inmate Telephones
• Removal of Policy 125 regarding Meals and Meal Reimbursement – Petty Cash
• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine and future facility considerations
• Planning for National Correctional Officers/Staff Week (May 2-8, 2021)

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the reviewed and revised 100 General Administration Policies, including changes to tobacco, inmate funds, and staff conduct. The board also decided to make COVID-19 vaccination a work release requirement. No public comments were made, and the minutes from the March 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from March 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved all reviewed 100 General Administration Policies (unanimous)
• Approved all revised 100 General Administration Policies (unanimous)
• Removed Policy 125: Meals & Meal Reimbursement-Petty Cash
• Decided to implement COVID-19 vaccine as work release requirement

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving the March 30, 2021 meeting minutes. Action items include ordering ballots for the 2021 Primary Election and recommending a contract for ballot processing equipment.

• Approval of vote-by-mail, same day, and provisional ballots for the 2021 Primary Election
• Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Relay3500 Folder/Inserter and maintenance totaling $16,496.46
• Use of Center for Tech and Civic Life grant funds for equipment purchase

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the order of vote-by-mail, same-day, and provisional ballots for the 2021 Municipal Primary. The Board also unanimously recommended entering into a $16,496.46 agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Relay3500 Folder/Inserter, funded by a grant, to the Board of Commissioners. No public comments were received, and the Board approved the minutes from the March 30, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the March 30, 2021 Board of Elections meeting.
• Approved the order of vote-by-mail, same-day, and provisional ballots for the 2021 Primary Election.
• Recommended entering into a $16,496.46 agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Relay3500 Folder/Inserter to the Board of Commissioners.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, a proclamation, several human services contract addendums, and a consent agenda. They will also discuss a postage machine contract renewal and an updated Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG program.

• Contract renewal with Pitney Bowes for postage machine, $38,160.60 over 5 years
• Contract addendum with Brockerhoff House Corp for mental health payee services, $7,000
• Contract addendum with St. Francis University for intellectual disability services, $19,979
• Grant award of $640,000 for eight new paratransit vehicles
• Resolution authorizing online auction sale of surplus county property

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30 meeting, adopted a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and approved five human services contract items. They also added a postage machine contract renewal and an updated Citizen Participation Plan to next week's consent agenda, and approved the consent agenda, a check run, and other routine items.

• Approved minutes from the March 30, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted Proclamation 6 of 2021 declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
• Approved five MH/ID/EI contract items, including addenda with Brockerhoff House, CARES of Central PA, St. Francis University, a BHARP agreement, and a revised Early Intervention Services report.
• Added a Pitney Bowes postage machine contract renewal ($38,160.60) to next week's consent agenda.
• Added the updated Citizen Participation Plan to next week's consent agenda.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a MATP transportation contract extension, a $640,000 grant for eight paratransit vehicles, and a resolution authorizing online auction of surplus property.
• Approved the check run dated April 1, 2021, in the amount of $1,425,714.43.
• Discussed a request from Historic Bellefonte Inc. to fund a historic tablet for the Brockerhoff House; commissioners expressed support.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss polling location changes and the casting of lots for the May 18, 2021, Municipal Primary in Gregg Township. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 17, 2021.

• Proposed polling change: Precinct 19 State College South 1 to South Hills School of Business, 480 Waupelani Drive
• Proposed polling change: Precinct 48 Ferguson North 2 to DiscipleMakers, 141 West Beaver Avenue
• Proposed polling change: Precinct 49 Ferguson North East 1 to Discovery Space, 1224 North Atherton Street
• Proposed polling change: Precinct 50 Ferguson North East 2 to The Rivet, 1224 North Atherton Street
• Trifold mailers from Grove Printing for Precinct 49 and Precinct 50 voters

The Centre County Board of Elections approved five polling location changes for the May 18 primary, including moves for Precincts 19, 48, 49, 50, and 22. The board also redid the casting of lots for the Gregg Township Supervisor six-year term to include Dan Hall, setting the ballot order as Bierlein, Lesniak, Haupt, Hall. Additionally, the board agreed to use trifold mailers to notify voters of temporary changes and to proceed with disinfecting polling locations, though a decision on internal write-in cumulation was deferred pending County Solicitor review.

• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2021 Board of Elections meeting.
• Redid casting of lots for Gregg Township Supervisor six-year term; ballot order: Bierlein (1), Lesniak (2), Haupt (3), Hall (4).
• Approved polling location changes for Precincts 19, 48, 49, 50, and 22.
• Agreed to send trifold mailers to voters in Precincts 49 and 50 about temporary polling changes.
• Consensus to move forward with disinfection and cleaning of polling locations.
• Deferred decision on internal cumulation of write-in name variations pending County Solicitor review.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts regarding transportation, cybersecurity, and emergency communications. The meeting also includes discussions on reopening senior centers and approving a $5.5 million check run.

• $640,000 transit grant for eight new paratransit vehicles
• Contract extension with Community Integrations LLC for MATP transportation services
• $141,281 contract addendum with Tyler Technologies for 911 regional project
• $43,962 county share for 911 Regional CAD Project hardware and software
• Approval of a $5,588,924.02 check run dated March 26, 2021

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend full remote work status for county government offices through April 16, 2021, due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rates. The board also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for transportation, cybersecurity, and 911 services, and adopted a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Approved minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted Proclamation 5 of 2021 declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Extended full remote work status for county offices through April 16, 2021.
• Added four transportation items to next week's consent agenda, including a contract extension with Community Integrations LLC and a $640,000 grant for eight new paratransit vehicles.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a $99,500 grant application, a $325,000 supervision fund agreement, a contract with Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, and cybersecurity agreements.
• Approved the appointment of Deirdre O'Sullivan to the Drug and Alcohol Planning Council for a three-year term.
• Approved the check run dated March 26, 2021, in the amount of $5,588,924.02.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on amendments to two Multimodal Transportation Fund bridge bundle projects, approving personnel changes, and adding several contracts to the consent agenda. The board will also consider a $7,500 lease payment for a COVID-19 testing site and a cybersecurity assessment contract.

• Approve amendments to bridge bundle projects in Spring, Curtin, Miles townships ($1,950,000) and Howard/Bellefonte boroughs ($3,030,000)
• Approve $7,500 lease payment to Robert Stewart for COVID-19 testing site at 1155 Benner Pike, Suite 120
• Add Tyler Technologies contract addendum ($141,281) and third-party costs ($43,962 share) to consent agenda
• Add contract with Reclamere Data Security Experts ($14,550) for IT managed services RFP
• Approve check run of $1,889,676.76

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved extending the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) COVID leave policy through September 30, 2021, with an option for medical leave for vaccination appointments and reactions. The board also approved multiple personnel actions, including new hires and replacements across departments, and added several contracts and agreements to the March 30 consent agenda.

• Extended FFCRA COVID leave policy through September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation District intern job description and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved six Correctional Facility personnel requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved Court Administration job description revision (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Management and MH/ID personnel requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Senior Planner 1 requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender Legal Secretary 2 appointment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,889,676.76 check run (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the appointment and pay rates for two temporary full-time caseworkers in Adult Services and the creation of a temporary Resource Conservation Intern position. The board will also vote on the minutes from its March 11 meeting. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve Tina M. Bowser as temporary full-time Caseworker 1, Adult Services, at $14.86/hour (requested $15.49/hour), effective March 29, 2021, budget impact $22,073
• Approve Jennie K. Farwell as temporary full-time Caseworker 1, Adult Services, at $14.86/hour (requested $15.49/hour), effective March 29, 2021, budget impact $22,073
• Create temporary full-time Resource Conservation Intern, Conservation District, at $12.30/hour, effective March 25, 2021
• Approve minutes from March 11, 2021 Salary Board meeting

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the March 11, 2021 meeting minutes. It also approved two temporary full-time Caseworker 1 appointments in Adult Services, each at $14.86/hour, and the creation of a temporary full-time Resource Conservation Intern position at $12.30/hour. All actions were approved as presented.

• Approved the March 11, 2021 Salary Board meeting minutes.
• Approved the appointment of Tina M. Bowser as temporary full-time Caseworker 1 in Adult Services at $14.86/hour, effective March 29, 2021.
• Approved the appointment of Jennie K. Farwell as temporary full-time Caseworker 1 in Adult Services at $14.86/hour, effective March 29, 2021.
• Approved the creation of a temporary full-time Resource Conservation Intern position in the Conservation District at $12.30/hour, effective March 25, 2021.

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving the minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes casting of lots and several deadline announcements regarding the May 18 Municipal Primary.

• Approval of March 16, s2021 meeting minutes
• Casting of lots for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary
• Candidate withdrawal deadline: March 24, 2021
• Voter registration deadline: May 3, 2021
• Mail-in and absentee ballot application deadline: May 11, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections approved prior minutes, appointed Jodi Nedd as proxy for absent candidates, and conducted the casting of lots for the May 18 Municipal Primary ballot positions. After a candidate reported he was listed for the wrong ward, the board recessed and later decided to redraw the lots for Bellefonte 2nd ward to correct the error. The meeting adjourned after announcing key election deadlines.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Jodi Nedd as candidate's proxy for casting of lots (unanimous)
• Conducted casting of lots for ballot positions for May 18 Municipal Primary
• Redrew lots for Bellefonte 2nd ward to correct candidate ward error
• Adjourned meeting at 11:53 AM (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to consider the approval of previous meeting minutes. The body is discussing a function agreement for a Vote by Mail processing room. The meeting also notes deadlines for nomination petition objections and candidate withdrawals.

• Function Agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for Vote by Mail Processing Room ($19,987.50 Penn State In-Kind Service)
• Approval of March 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• March 16, 2021 deadline to file objections to nomination petitions
• March 24, 2021 deadline for candidate withdrawal from nomination petitions

The Centre County Board of Elections voted unanimously to add a Function Agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to the March 25 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda. The agreement, with a minimum anticipated cost of $19,987.50 provided as a Penn State in-kind service, would secure the venue for vote-by-mail processing during the May 2021 primary election. The board also approved the minutes from its March 2 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Board of Elections meeting.
• Voted unanimously to add the Function Agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to the March 25 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grant applications, including a COVID-19 response grant modification, a court interpreter services grant, and multiple human services contract addendums. They will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes an audit contract and a phone system maintenance agreement, and discuss a request for road funding from Snow Shoe Township.

• Approve submission of project modification request to PCCD for COVID-19 Response Grant ($154,346)
• Approve Court Interpreter Services Grant application ($43,108.73)
• Approve contract addendums for drug/alcohol and intellectual disability services (totaling $48,874)
• Approve contract with Governmentjobs.com (NEOGOV) for HR management suite ($77,348)
• Approve consent agenda including audit with Baker Tilly ($78,000) and ComPros phone system maintenance ($328,980.01)

The Board unanimously approved a project modification request for the COVID-19 Response Grant, reallocating funds for probation laptops/jackets and a correctional facility trash compactor. They also approved several contract addendums for drug/alcohol and intellectual disability services, a court interpreter grant application, and a contract renewal with Egnyte. Items added to next week's consent agenda include the Emergency Operations Plan, a Peerstar LLC linkage agreement, a NEOGOV HR contract, a Bosak subdivision MOU, and Snow Shoe Township road funding.

• Approved COVID-19 Response Grant modification request (unanimous)
• Approved Court Interpreter Services Grant application for $43,108.73 (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI contract addendums totaling $48,874 (unanimous)
• Approved Egnyte contract renewal for $23,760 (unanimous)
• Added Emergency Operations Plan to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Peerstar LLC linkage agreement to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added NEOGOV HR contract to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Bosak subdivision MOU to consent agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly reports on facility population, mental health, and inmate services. The body will also discuss the correctional facility's COVID-19 operations, including programming and vaccines.

• Review of monthly reports including Suicide, Detox, and Grievance reports
• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine and future facility considerations
• Review of Inmate Service's data showing a monthly average meal cost of $1.31
• Evaluation of the remote Parenting Inside Out program conducted November 2020
• Report on volunteer work valued at $694,985.00 over a 12-month period

The Board of Inspectors unanimously agreed to house Huntingdon County females at the Centre County Correctional Facility, with those individuals coming directly from the streets like any new Centre County commitment. The board also approved the minutes from the February 2020 meeting. Monthly reports were presented, including a facility population snapshot of 145 and COVID-19 test results showing 6 positive asymptomatic cases.

• Approved minutes from the February 2020 Board of Inspectors meeting
• Unanimously agreed to house Huntingdon County females at CCCF
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:35 am

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from March 4, 2021, and discuss new business, including a PCHIP dependent audit and HSA (Health Savings Account) discussion. The meeting is procedural with no decisions listed.

• Approval of March 4, 2021 minutes
• PCHIP dependent audit discussion
• HSA discussion

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust met and approved the minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on the PCHIP dependent audit and discussed the possibility of offering a Health Savings Account (HSA) to employees, but no formal action was taken on either item. The meeting adjourned without any other substantive decisions.

• Approved the minutes from the March 4, 2021 Employee Benefits Trust meeting.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on suspending the COVID-19 personal travel policy and amending county protocols, along with approving numerous personnel actions including corrections officers, election workers, and emergency dispatchers. The board will also consider a $5,661 HVAC proposal, a $33,000 vehicle acquisition, and a letter of support for Tempest Productions.

• Approve suspension of COVID-19 Personal Travel Policy and protocol amendments
• Approve $5,661 proposal from Automated Logic for HVAC duct smoke detector connection at Courthouse
• Approve $33,000 acquisition of 2018 Chevrolet Suburban for DA's Office Task Force from Penn State
• Approve letter of support for Tempest Productions for PA Council on the Arts funding
• Approve CNET sponsorship for Conservation District seedling sale

The Board unanimously approved suspending the COVID-19 Personal Travel Policy and revising operational protocols to allow out-of-county work travel while maintaining the requirement that employees travel alone unless safety or regulatory reasons dictate otherwise. All personnel and non-personnel items were approved unanimously, including several personnel requisitions and a $5,661 HVAC proposal.

• Approved suspension of COVID-19 Personal Travel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revision of operational protocols allowing out-of-county work travel, keeping solo travel requirement (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for two Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of four temporary Satellite Voting Center Workers (unanimous)
• Approved personnel items for Emergency Communications 911, including a Training Supervisor and two Telecommunicators (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services personnel items including two Caseworker 1 positions (unanimous)
• Approved $5,661 proposal from Automated Logic for HVAC duct smoke detector connection (unanimous)
• Approved $33,000 vehicle acquisition from Penn State for DA's Task Force (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and an overtime request. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its February 25, 2021 meeting. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve appointment of Nancy De Streel as Caseworker 2 at $16.36/hour (requested $17.37/hour)
• Create two temporary full-time Caseworker 1 positions at $14.86/hour
• Approve promotion of Rayme Weidel to Assistant Director at $53,289.60/year (requested $54,371.20/year)
• Approve promotion of Elizabeth Lose to Assistant Director Planning at $30.01/hour (requested $33.13/hour)
• Overtime request for Controller staff up to 25 hours/week for one month, $3,000 budget impact

The Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including appointments, promotions, and an overtime request. Notable actions included hiring Nancy De Streel as a full-time Caseworker 2, promoting Rayme Weidel to Assistant Director of Emergency Communications 911, and promoting Elizabeth Lose to Assistant Director of Planning. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the February 25, 2021 Salary Board meeting.
• Approved appointment of Nancy De Streel as full-time Caseworker 2 in Adult Services at $16.36/hour, effective March 15, 2021.
• Approved creation of two temporary full-time Caseworker 1 positions in Adult Services at $14.86/hour, effective March 11, 2021.
• Approved overtime for Controller staff up to 25 hours per week for one month (March 14–April 10, 2021), with a $3,000 budget impact.
• Approved promotion of Rayme Weidel to Assistant Director of Emergency Communications 911 at $53,289.60/annum, effective March 14, 2021.
• Approved appointment of James B. Allen III as full-time Custodial Worker 1 in Facilities Management at $10.18/hour, effective March 22, 2021.
• Approved voluntary demotion/transfer of Thedy Hagenbuch to Magisterial District Court Secretary at $16.16/hour, effective when a suitable candidate is selected.
• Approved promotion of Elizabeth Lose to Assistant Director of Planning at $30.01/hour ($58,519.50/annum), effective March 14, 2021.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering extending full remote work status through April 2. The meeting also includes discussions on several bridge rehabilitation projects and contract updates.

• Extension of full remote work status through Friday, April 2
• Agreement with ComPros, Inc. for VESTA phone system maintenance totaling $328,980.01
• Bridge rehabilitation project for T-526 Fox Gap Road Bridge at a cost of $300,000
• Bridge rehabilitation project for T-489 Front Street Bridge at a cost of $700,000
• Bridge rehabilitation project for T-942 Lower Coleville Road Bridge at a cost of $700,000

The Board unanimously approved extending full remote work status for county offices through Friday, April 2, with a return to a rotating schedule on April 5. It also approved adding contracts with Baker Tilly US, LLP and ComPros, Inc. to the next consent agenda, and approved the consent agenda including bridge cooperation agreements and resolutions. The Board adopted Proclamation 3 of 2021 declaring March 14-21 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week, and approved a letter of support for CentreSafe's homelessness prevention application.

• Approved minutes from February 17 and March 2 meetings
• Adopted Proclamation 3 of 2021 for Pennsylvania 4-H Week
• Approved extension of full remote work status through April 2
• Added Baker Tilly audit contract ($78,000) to next consent agenda
• Added ComPros VESTA maintenance agreement ($328,980.01) to next consent agenda
• Approved consent agenda including SEDA COG amendment and bridge resolutions/agreements
• Approved ABC appointment and term adjustment
• Approved letter of support for CentreSafe

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting and discuss the next steps for selecting an investment consultant based on submitted proposals. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from February 16, 2021
• Discuss RFP for Retirement Fund Investment Consultant and next steps

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from its February 16, 2021 meeting. The board reviewed scores for investment consultant proposals, with PFM, Vanguard, and Marquette as the top three. A clarification was requested on cost submissions, and the board will reconvene later to discuss next steps. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Reviewed investment consultant proposals; top three scored were PFM, Vanguard, and Marquette.
• Requested clarification on cost submissions from PFM, Vanguard, and Marquette.
• Deferred discussion of next steps on the investment consultant RFP to a later meeting.

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County commissioners are holding a meeting to approve minutes from February 23, 2020, and discuss surplus items. Public comment is also scheduled. The next meeting is set for March 11, 2021.

• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2020
• Discussion of surplus items
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2021

The Employee Benefits Trust met and discussed options for handling a roughly $1.5 million surplus from 2020, including charge-backs to departments and potential investments. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the minutes from a prior meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for March 11, 2021.

• Approved the minutes from the April 4, 2021 EBT meeting (motion by Dershem, seconded by Moser, unanimously approved).
• Discussed, but did not decide on, using surplus funds for department charge-backs, HSA contributions, or investing up to $2 million from the trust fund.
• Scheduled the next meeting for March 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting. Discussion includes preparations for the May 2021 Primary Election regarding mail-in and absentee ballot envelopes and postage. The Board is also asked to approve two equipment purchases funded by a grant.

• Purchase of time/date stamp from Time Clock Sales Pittsburgh for $985.27
• Purchase of 120 ballot tote bins from Election Systems and Software for $28,650
• Discussion of May 2021 Primary Election mail-in and absentee ballot procedures

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the printing of inner and outer outgoing envelopes for the May 2021 primary election, while awaiting state guidance on return envelope postage. The board also approved purchases for election equipment using grant funds. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved printing of inner and outer outgoing envelopes for May primary (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of time/date stamp from Time Clock Sales Pittsburgh for $985.27 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 120 ballot tote bins from Election Systems and Software for $28,650 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and amendments, including a $1.84 million transfer to SEDA COG for the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP). They will also consider reallocating homeless prevention funds, approving a $10.68 million Emergency Rental Assistance plan, and multiple contract addenda for human services. Additionally, they will discuss bridge rehabilitation agreements and a housing trust fund program.

• Approve $1,839,232 transfer to SEDA COG for CHIRP grant disbursement
• Approve $10,680,110.74 Emergency Rental Assistance Program plan
• Approve $5,233,254.27 contract with Service Access and Management for rental assistance
• Add bridge cooperation agreements for Miles, Curtin, Spring, Bellefonte, and Howard to consent agenda
• Discuss Notice of Funding Availability for Centre County Housing Trust Fund

The Board unanimously approved a contract amendment with SEDA-COG to administer $1,839,232 in CHIRP grant funds for COVID-19 hospitality recovery. It also approved several human services contracts, including a $10.68M Emergency Rental Assistance Program plan and related service contracts. Several transportation agreements and resolutions were added to next week's consent agenda. No public comments were received.

• Approved SEDA-COG contract amendment for CHIRP grant administration ($1,839,232 transfer, $58,855 max compensation) (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services items: ESG-CV amendment reallocating $115,500 to rapid re-housing, Emergency Rental Assistance Program plan ($10,680,110.74), and SAM Inc. contract ($5,233,254.27) (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI-D&A contract addenda: Advocacy Alliance ($10,000), Crossroads Counseling ($52,083), UPMC Home Healthcare ($16,667), Cen-Clear Child Services ($80,417) (unanimous)
• Added SEDA-COG amendment removing Bellefonte Borough to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Resolutions 4 and 5 of 2021 establishing reserve funds for bridge bundles to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added cooperation agreements for 2018 MTF bridge projects (Miles, Curtin, Spring Townships) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added cooperation agreements for 2019 MTF bridge projects (Bellefonte, Howard Boroughs) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments/re-appointments, check run ($224,528.52), and C-NET sponsorship transfer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session to discuss the U.S. Department of Human Services Emergency Rental Assistance Program as part of COVID-19 planning and response. The agenda includes public comment and a schedule of upcoming meetings, but no formal votes are listed.

• Discussion of U.S. Department of Human Services Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings on March 2 and March 9, 2021

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the rollout of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Human Services. No formal decisions were made, but the plan includes contracting with Service Access Management and four housing agencies to process applications, with a contract to be presented at the next meeting. The program will use the COMPASS system, and two temporary Caseworker 1 positions are pending approval at the March 11 Salary Board meeting.

• Discussed Emergency Rental Assistance Program rollout plan
• Contract with Service Access Management and four housing agencies to be presented at next meeting
• Two temporary Caseworker 1 positions pending approval at March 11 Salary Board meeting
• Plan to submit program plan to state by Friday

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will vote to select a surveyor from the three lowest bidders for the Pauline E. Cooper Estate farm. The board will also hear updates on other preservation projects and applications, but no other formal actions are scheduled.

• Vote to select surveyor for Pauline E. Cooper Estate farm
• Update on Larry F. and Suzanne M. Harpster farm
• Ralph Wheland application to serve on the ALPB
• State Board Budget Allocation update

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved Gregory Shufran as the surveyor for the Pauline E. Cooper Estate Farm, accepting his $4,950 bid over four higher bids. The board also approved the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting. The Harpster Farm agreement of sale has been signed and may be presented for state approval at the June 17th meeting. No public comment was received.

• Approved the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Gregory Shufran as the surveyor for the Cooper Farm at a cost of $4,950.
• Noted the Harpster Farm agreement of sale is signed and may be presented for state approval at the June 17th meeting.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including new hires, replacements, and job description revisions across departments. They will also consider an agreement to forgo State Tax Equalization Board payments in exchange for funding a new statewide property database.

• Approve Central Booking Lieutenant job description revision and requisition, SG-S54, effective April 1, 2021
• Approve full-time and part-time Corrections Officer requisitions, SG-N10, retroactive to February 2021
• Approve transfer of Rachel Lyons to Corrections Officer at $16.46/hour, with salary savings
• Approve appointment of Cody A. Pettenger as Facilities Technician 1 at $14.18/hour
• Approve agreement with DCED to forgo STEB payments for a new statewide database

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to forgo State Tax Equalization Board payments in exchange for funding a new standardized statewide database. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new hires, replacements, and job description revisions across county departments. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned after about 10 minutes.

• Approved agreement with DCED for statewide tax database (unanimous)
• Approved Central Booking Lieutenant job description revision and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved two Corrections Officer requisitions and one transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Technician 1 appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Director of Financial Management job description revision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including the appointment of a Deputy County Administrator, a reclassification at the Correctional Facility, and multiple Sheriff's Office appointments, promotions, and an overtime request. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approve John J. Franek Jr. as Deputy County Administrator at $67,891.20/annum (or $89,564.80 as requested), effective March 22, 2021
• Upgrade Central Booking Coordinator to Central Booking Lieutenant at $48,443.20/annum, effective April 1, 2021
• Approve Darlene Miller as Department Clerk 3 at $13.52/hour (or $13.79 as requested), effective March 1, 2021
• Promote Thomas Walk to Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant at $22.38/hour and Richard Hoover to Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant at $17.15/hour (or $17.49 as requested), effective February 28, 2021
• Approve overtime for Deputies attending the academy, up to 18 hours/week, March 22 to May 7, 2021, with a $7,943 budget impact

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the February 11, 2021 meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including the appointment of John J. Franek Jr. as full-time Deputy County Administrator at $67,891.20 per year, effective March 22, 2021, and the reclassification of a Central Booking Coordinator to Central Booking Lieutenant at $48,443.20 per year, effective April 1, 2021. The board also approved three Sheriff's Office items: a new Department Clerk 3, a promotion to Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant, and a promotion to Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant. A request for overtime for deputies attending the academy was tabled until the next academy.

• Approved the February 11, 2021 Salary Board meeting minutes.
• Approved the appointment of John J. Franek Jr. as full-time Deputy County Administrator at $67,891.20/annum, effective March 22, 2021.
• Approved the reclassification of a Central Booking Coordinator to Central Booking Lieutenant at $48,443.20/annum, effective April 1, 2021.
• Approved the appointment of Darlene Miller as full-time Department Clerk 3 at $13.52/hour, effective March 1, 2021.
• Approved the promotion of Thomas Walk to Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant at $22.38/hour, effective February 28, 2021.
• Approved the promotion of Richard Hoover to Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant at $17.15/hour, effective February 28, 2021.
• Tabled the overtime request for deputies attending the academy until the next academy.

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business. The board will consider acknowledging minutes from its September 24 and October 15, 2020 meetings. Under new business, the committee will discuss Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions, Inc. The agenda includes no other specific action items, with time set aside for public comment and open discussion.

• Consider acknowledging minutes from September 24 and October 15, 2020 meetings
• Discussion of Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions, Inc.
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Virtual meeting via www.centrecountypa.gov/virtual

The Centre County Finance Committee met virtually and voted unanimously to approve the minutes from its September 24 and October 15, 2020 meetings. The committee also received an update on Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions, Inc. (SACS), which was contracted to provide financial services after the departure of the Director of Finance. SACS will begin with an overall assessment and will assist with budget monitoring and preparation of the 2022 Budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes from the September 24 and October 15, 2020 Finance Committee meetings.
• Heard an update from SACS on their contracted financial consulting services for the County.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider several contracts and routine approvals. Key items include agreements for COVID-19 grant administration and testing services, elevator maintenance, and financial consulting. The board will also approve the consent agenda, appointments, a check run, and C-NET sponsorship requests.

• Approve agreement with SEDA Council of Governments for COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) grant administration, fee $300 per application, not to exceed $50,580
• Approve contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare for COVID-19 testing services, March 2-27, 2021
• Approve service agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance at county buildings, 2021-2025
• Approve contract with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions for financial management, avg monthly $8,500
• Approve check run of $962,172.03 dated February 19, 2021

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with SEDA Council of Governments to administer the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) grant, with administration costs capped at $50,580. They also approved a contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare for COVID-19 testing through March 27, 2021, at an estimated cost of $66,000 per week. Other actions included approving a five-year elevator maintenance contract with ThyssenKrupp, a financial consulting contract with Susquehanna Accounting, and the ACT 148 report for Children and Youth Services.

• Approved CHIRP grant administration agreement with SEDA COG (unanimous)
• Approved AMI COVID-19 testing contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ThyssenKrupp elevator maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved Susquehanna Accounting financial consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved ACT 148 report submission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Benner Pike Shopping Center MOU (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments and re-appointments (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $962,172.03 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve the minutes from October 20, 2020, and to discuss the PCHIPC (Prescription Drug Benefit Program). The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2020
• Discussion of PCHIPC (Prescription Drug Benefit Program)

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust discussed how to use a significant surplus from 2020 health insurance claims, which came in at 78.3% versus the anticipated 96%. Options included reserving funds for 2022, offering a March premium holiday, or investing the money. No final decision was made; the board directed staff to research options and develop a policy, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for next week.

• Approved the minutes from the October 20, 2020 meeting.
• Discussed options for the 2020 claims surplus, including reserving funds, a March holiday, or investing.
• Directed staff to check with PCHIP and Susquehanna Account for ideas.
• Directed staff to research how other counties handle large returns.
• Instructed HR staff to work with the solicitor to draft a policy on fund usage.
• Scheduled a follow-up meeting for the week of March 1, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to consider approving minutes from February 11, 2021. The body will address the re-certification of 2020 election results and candidate unsworn declarations.

• Re-Certification of 2020 Election Results
• Candidate’s Unsworn Declaration
• Approval of February 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the use of candidate unsworn declarations provided by the Department of State, allowing candidates to file petitions without notarized affidavits. The Board also unanimously authorized Elections Coordinator Jodi Nedd and Solicitor Betsy Dupuis to take necessary actions with the Department of State to resolve the re-certification of the 2020 election results. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 10:17 AM.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved use of candidate unsworn declarations from Department of State (unanimous)
• Authorized Jodi Nedd and Betsy Dupuis to act on 2020 election recertification (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual work session. The main item is a discussion of the COVID-19 Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of upcoming meetings.

• COVID-19 Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program discussion
• Public comment period
• Upcoming meeting schedule: Feb 23 and Feb 25

The Board of Commissioners discussed the COVID-19 Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP), confirming plans to contract with SEDA-COG for grant administration. The county has about $1,839,232 to distribute to eligible hospitality businesses, with applications expected online by March 15 and funds allocated by June 15. The Board authorized Administrator Margaret Gray to submit the invoice to DCED to receive payment. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Authorized Administrator Gray to submit CHIRP invoice to DCED
• Confirmed direction to contract SEDA-COG for CHIRP administration
• Scheduled informational meeting with SEDA-COG on grant parameters

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes from its January 28 meeting and to discuss the request for proposals (RFP) for a retirement fund investment consultant. The board will read the list of proposers and discuss the procedure for reviewing submitted proposals. No other new business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 28, 2021 meeting
• Discuss RFP for Retirement Fund Investment Consultant
• Read list of proposers for investment consultant

The Retirement Board approved the January 28, 2021 meeting minutes. The board reviewed the list of 14 proposers for the Retirement Fund Investment Consultant RFP and decided to score proposals by March 2, 2021, with results discussed on March 4, 2021. The price scoring category will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis instead of the 1-5 matrix used for other categories.

• Approved January 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Set March 2, 2021 deadline to score investment consultant proposals
• Scheduled March 4, 2021 discussion of scoring results
• Decided price scoring will use Acceptable/Unacceptable basis

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a certification of election expenditures totaling $1,035,903.54, approve several contract addendums for human services, and consider a memorandum of understanding for the Benner Pike Shopping Center development. The agenda also includes approval of grants, a consent agenda with various contracts, and letters of support for housing and technology initiatives.

• Certification of $1,035,903.54 in election expenditures for HAVA funding
• Contract addendums for early intervention, intellectual disability, mental health, and drug/alcohol services totaling over $400,000
• MOU for Benner Pike Shopping Center with 5 commercial buildings in Benner Township
• Grant agreement for 2021 Mosquito Disease Control Program ($80,534.80)
• Letters of support for Evergreen Heights Housing Development and Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, grants, and appointments, including a nearly $1.8 million COVID-19 Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) grant for the local hospitality industry. They also approved multiple human services contract addendums, a mosquito control grant, and letters of support for housing and economic development projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved certification of maintenance of effort for voting programs ($1,035,903.54)
• Approved MH/ID/EI-D&A contract addendums (4 items, total $412,032)
• Added Benner Pike Shopping Center MOU to next week's consent agenda
• Approved 2021 Mosquito Disease Control Program grant ($80,534.80)
• Approved consent agenda including panic alert system and multiple human services addendums
• Approved ABC appointments and re-appointments
• Approved letters of support for Evergreen Heights Housing and Ben Franklin Technology Partners
• Approved Boggs Township Liquid Fuels application ($68,000)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel actions, primarily for the Correctional Facility, including promotions, new hires, and requisitions. They will also consider approving meeting minutes, a mortgage satisfaction, and a grant application for the County Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program.

• Promotions of Daniel Lyons, Rose Ishler, and Joseph Smith to full-time Corrections Officer at $15.00/hour
• Appointments of six new part-time Corrections Officers at $14.70/hour
• Personnel requisitions for part-time and full-time Corrections Officer positions
• Approval of satisfaction piece for Tyler and Laura Welch at 259 East Main Street, Millheim
• Approval of grant application to PA DCED for County Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program

The Board unanimously approved submitting a County Hospitality and Industry Recovery Program grant application to the Pennsylvania DCED for $1,839,232, pending solicitor review. They also approved several personnel actions, including promotions and new hires for the Correctional Facility, and a satisfaction piece for a property in Millheim. No public comments were received.

• Approved submission of $1,839,232 hospitality grant application to PA DCED (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items including promotions and new hires (unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources on-call Office Floater requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services appointments and leave of absence (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for Tyler and Laura Welch at 259 East Main Street, Millheim (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including new appointments, a promotion, and an overtime request. These items set pay rates for county employees in various departments.

• Approve Deputy Controller Terri L. Fisher at $55,302/annum, effective March 1, 2021
• Approve overtime up to 25 hours/week for Controller staff, $3,000 budget impact
• Approve Office Floater Cristene A. Norris at $15.11/hour, effective February 22, 2021
• Approve promotion of Billi Coleman to Office Supervisor 2 at $22.93/hour, effective February 28, 2021
• Approve Department Clerk 2 Sherry L. Boone at $12.78/hour, effective February 16, 2021

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including the appointment of Terri L. Fisher as full-time Deputy Controller at a rate lower than requested, an overtime request for the Controller's office, and several other appointments and rate changes. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned after the votes.

• Approved minutes from January 28, 2021 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Terri L. Fisher as Deputy Controller at $45,415.50/annum, effective March 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved overtime up to 25 hours/week for Controller staff for one month, $3,000 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved Cristene A. Norris as on-call Office Floater at $10.18/hour, effective February 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Billi Coleman to Office Supervisor 2 at $22.93/hour, effective February 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Sherry L. Boone as Department Clerk 2 at $12.30/hour, effective February 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving meeting minutes from January 21 and January 28, 2021. The body will also address campaign finance reports and note upcoming deadlines for nomination petitions and papers.

• Approval of January 21 and January 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Campaign Finance Reports
• Nomination petition circulation and filing period: February 16 to March 9, 2021
• Nomination paper filing start date: March 10, 2021
• Deadline for objections to nomination petitions: March 16, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved a motion to allow the Elections Team to set up appointments or email copies of campaign finance reports to interested parties, rather than adding them to Right to Know requests. The board also approved the minutes from January 21 and 28, 2021, and added two old business items. A risk limiting audit found a discrepancy in Precinct 44, but it did not affect any contests or outcomes; the board approved re-certifying the 2020 General Election results and rescanning Precinct 44 results on February 18, 2021.

• Approved minutes of January 21 and 28, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved giving Elections Team discretion to set up appointments or email copies of campaign finance reports (unanimous)
• Approved adding items A and B under Old Business (unanimous)
• Approved re-certifying 2020 General Election results and rescanning Precinct 44 results (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is deciding on several contract addends for human services and a major grant application for homeless prevention. The board will also consider extending full remote work status due to the pandemic and approve a check run of $1,094,546.64. Most items involve state or federal funding for mental health, housing, and emergency response programs.

• Approval of $182,739.76 application for Emergency Solutions Grant CARES (ESG-CV 2) for rapid re-housing
• Approval of contract addends for MH/ID/EI services totaling $93,958 in new state/federal allocations
• Consideration of extending full remote work status for county employees
• Approval of $1,094,546.64 check run dated February 5, 2021
• Approval of $45,193.25 proposal for Southern Alleghenies 911 Cooperative grant projects

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the full remote work status for county employees until March 12, 2021, with a review scheduled for February 23. The board also approved multiple contract addenda for human services, adopted a proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month, and approved various grants and consent agenda items.

• Extended full remote work status until March 12 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 2 of 2021 for Career and Technical Education Month (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI-D&A contract addenda totaling $94,000 (unanimous)
• Added Adult Services contract addenda (11 items) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved grant modifications for State Food Purchase Program and ESG-CV (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 3 of 2021 for ESG-CV 2 application (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,094,546.64 (unanimous)
• Approved ABC resignations, appointment, and re-appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners and the State College Borough Council are holding a joint virtual work session to discuss updates and recommendations from both bodies. The agenda includes opening remarks, a virtual meeting overview, and separate updates from the borough (Recommendation #21) and the county (Recommendation #20), followed by discussion and next steps. Public participation is scheduled near the end of the meeting.

• Joint work session between county and borough
• Borough Council Update/Recommendation #21
• County Update/Recommendation #20
• Public participation segment

The State College Borough Council and Centre County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session to discuss recommendations from the Mental Health Task Force. Both bodies reached a consensus to move forward with the County's proposed framework for implementing the recommendations, which assigns lead organizations and timelines. Staff were directed to develop details for an Ad Hoc Progress Review Committee to oversee progress, with a proposal due by March 12, 2021. No formal votes were taken; the agreement was a consensus of both bodies.

• Consensus reached to adopt County's framework for implementing Mental Health Task Force recommendations
• Directed County Administrator and Borough Manager to work with Task Force Chair to develop charge for an Ad Hoc Progress Review Committee
• Proposal for Progress Review Committee to be reported to respective boards by March 12, 2021
• Borough allocated $235,000 in 2021 Operating Budget for a Civilian Response Team or Co-Responder Model

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on approving six Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) subrecipient agreements totaling $209,526 for local organizations and Bellefonte Borough. The board will also consider adding a $45,193.25 emergency communications contract and a hazardous material preparedness assessment to next week's consent agenda, and will vote on the consent agenda, meeting minutes, and a $400,909.26 check run.

• Approve CDBG-CV subrecipient agreements: Seven Mountains EMS Council ($40,875), Centre Volunteers in Medicine ($10,000), Centre Safe ($10,000), Centre Helps ($45,377), CBICC ($43,300), Bellefonte Borough ($59,974)
• Add Mission Critical Partners proposal ($45,193.25) for Southern Alleghenies 911 Cooperative projects to next week's consent agenda
• Consent agenda includes $480,576.10 contract with Watkins Security for Centre County Camera Project
• Consent agenda includes $136,081 owner county agreement with Central Counties Youth Center for juvenile detention
• Approve check run of $400,909.26 dated January 29, 2021

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $480,576.10 contract for the County Camera Project, and approved six CDBG-CV subrecipient agreements totaling $209,526 for COVID-19 response. They also added proposals for 911 cooperative projects and a hazardous material assessment to next week's consent agenda. The board discussed the closure of the GEO prison, with Commissioner Dershem requesting action to express displeasure, but no formal decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including $480,576.10 camera project contract (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-CV subrecipient agreements totaling $209,526 (unanimous)
• Added Mission Critical Partners 911 proposal ($45,193.25) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness assessment to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $400,909.26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to decide on the use of unsworn declarations for campaign finance reports and to approve a final expenditure report. The meeting also includes announcements regarding nomination petition deadlines for February and March 2021.

• Approval of unsworn declarations for campaign finance reports per Act 15 of 2020
• Approval of the Final Report for 2020 expenditures of the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) grant
• Nomination petition filing dates from February 16 to March 9, 2021
• Nomination paper filing starting March 10, 2021
• Deadline for objections to nomination petitions on March 16, 2021

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved allowing candidates and political committees to submit unsworn declarations instead of notarized campaign finance reports, as permitted by Act 15 of 2020. The board also approved the final expenditure report for the $863,828.50 Center for Tech and Civic Life grant, reporting $778,628.42 spent in 2020 and requesting a 6-month extension for the remaining $85,200.08. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 1:21 PM.

• Approved unsworn declarations to replace notarization for campaign finance reports (unanimous)
• Approved submission of final CTCL grant expenditure report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare for COVID-19 testing services through February 27, 2021, at a cost not to exceed $316,032. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, several personnel actions (new job descriptions, appointments, promotions, and requisitions), and a housing satisfaction piece. Public comment is invited per the Sunshine Act.

• Contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC for COVID-19 testing, not to exceed $316,032
• New job description and requisition for Caseworker 2-Adult Services
• Appointment of Megan E. Graham as Caseworker 1, C&YS, at $15.59/hour
• Promotions of Austin Garlitz, Emily Diaz, and Ariel Hendrick to Caseworker 2, C&YS
• Satisfaction piece for Amanda and David Rummel at 134 Main Road, Spring Mills, PA

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC for COVID-19 testing services from February 2-27, 2021, at a cost not to exceed $316,032. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new job descriptions, appointments, and promotions in various departments, as well as a satisfaction piece for a property. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 10:19 AM.

• Approved contract amendment with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare for COVID-19 testing (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and requisition for Caseworker 2-Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Megan E. Graham as Caseworker 1, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved promotions of Austin Garlitz, Emily Diaz, and Ariel Hendrick to Caseworker 2, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved requisition for part-time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved requisition for on-call Field Technician, Emergency Communications 911 (unanimous)
• Approved requisition for full-time Facilities Technician 1 (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for Amanda and David Rummel (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes and received a presentation from TWIN Capital on 4Q 2020 investment performance. The Centre County portfolio underperformed the S&P 500 benchmark in both 4Q 2020 and full-year 2020, with net returns of 8.97% and 5.95% respectively. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Heard TWIN Capital 4Q 2020 investment performance presentation

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including hazard pay for a correctional facility employee funded by a relief grant, creation of a new full-time Caseworker 2 position in Adult Services, an upgrade for a Children & Youth Services caseworker, and setting the pay rate for a new Magisterial District Court Secretary. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its January 14 meeting.

• Hazard pay for Dustin Spicer via County Relief Block Grant
• New full-time Caseworker 2 in Adult Services at $16.36/hour
• Upgrade of Caseworker 2 to Caseworker 3 in Children & Youth Services, $18.89/hour
• Pay rate $13.52/hour for new MDJ Secretary Alexander Lutz
• Approve January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including hazard pay for Dustin Spicer, creation of a full-time Caseworker 2 position in Adult Services, reclassification of a Children & Youth Services caseworker, and a new hire for a Magisterial District Court secretary position. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved hazard pay for Dustin Spicer via County Relief Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Caseworker 2 in Adult Services at $16.36/hr (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Caseworker 2 to Caseworker 3 in C&YS at $18.89/hr (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Alexander Lutz as MDJ Secretary at $13.52/hr (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to approve meeting minutes, receive a COVID-19 vaccine update, and act on several contracts and grants. Items include a contract for elevator maintenance, a juvenile detention center agreement, and a grant for emergency communications. The board will also consider a payment to Marion Township for road work and approve a check run.

• Contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance at county buildings, 2021-2025
• Owner county agreement with Central Counties Youth Center for juvenile detention, $136,081
• Grant from PEMA for emergency communications, $333,344.93
• Payment of $20,000 to Marion Township for arch pipe replacement on Weight Lane
• Check run of $916,215.29

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to add a $480,576.10 contract with Watkins Security, LLC for the County Camera Project (Option D) to next week's consent agenda, and extended the remote work directive through February 12, 2021. They also approved several other items, including the ACT 148 reports, a $20,000 liquid fuels payment to Marion Township, and a $916,215.29 check run. Several contracts and grants were added to the consent agenda, and a service agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator was tabled.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Extended remote work directive through February 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of ACT 148 reports to Commonwealth (unanimous)
• Added Watkins Security camera contract (Option D, $480,576.10) to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled service agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (unanimous)
• Added Premier RV Storage MOU to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Central Counties Youth Center agreement ($136,081) to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 liquid fuels payment to Marion Township (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is reviewing proposed changes to several polling locations for the 2021 Primary Election. The agenda also includes the shredding of 2020 General Election secrecy envelopes and updates on petition processes.

• Proposed change: Precinct 11 from First Lutheran Church to Philipsburg Fire Co. Rec Center
• Proposed change: Precinct 19 from Knights of Columbus to South Hills School of Business
• Proposed change: Precinct 20 from Foxdale to State College Assembly of God
• Proposed change: Precinct 22 from Knights of Columbus to South Hills School of Business
• Proposed change: Precinct 48 from Elmcroft to potentially Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Retirement Board

The Board will review the fourth quarter 2020 investment performance results from Emerald Advisers. The meeting also includes a status update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Investment Consultant.

• Presentation of CS McKee 4Q 2020 Investment Performance Results by Rob Rossi
• Status update on RFP for Investment Consultant
• Approval of January 14, 2021, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving ten contract addendums for mental health services, totaling over $1.7 million in new state and county funds. They will also vote on an elevator maintenance contract, approve the check run, and handle routine items like minutes and re-appointments.

• Approve 10 MH/ID/EI contract addendums totaling $1,713,911 in new funds
• Approve 5-year elevator maintenance contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation
• Approve $774,981.07 check run dated January 15, 2021
• Add IT contract renewal with RBA Professional Data Systems ($33,686) to next week's consent agenda
• Add garbage disposal contract renewal with Advanced Disposal ($10,320/year) to next week's consent agenda

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved 10 MH/ID/EI contract addendums totaling over $1.7 million in additional state and county funds for mental health services. The board also tabled an elevator maintenance agreement with ThyssenKrupp until January 26, and added several contract renewals and grant agreements to next week's consent agenda. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 10 MH/ID/EI contract addendums totaling $1,714,911 (unanimous)
• Tabled ThyssenKrupp elevator maintenance agreement until Jan 26 (unanimous)
• Added RBA Professional Data Systems contract renewal to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Advanced Disposal garbage contract renewal to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added CDBG subgrantee agreements for Unionville Borough water tank to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Agricultural Land Preservation appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Liquid Fuels Tax Fund and Fee for Local Use Fund reports (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $774,981.07 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve the December 29, 2020 meeting minutes and finalize the timeline for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an investment consultant, including approving the issue date and deciding against a pre-proposal meeting. The board will also hear a presentation from Emerald Advisers on fourth-quarter 2020 investment performance results.

• Approve minutes from December 29, 2020
• Approve RFP issue date for investment consultant
• Approve no pre-proposal meeting for RFP
• Emerald Advisers 4Q 2020 investment performance presentation

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from its December 29, 2020 meeting. Emerald Advisers presented 4Q 2020 investment performance, noting Centre County's return lagged the Russell 2000 in the quarter (23.75% vs. 31.37%) but outperformed the index for the full year by over 11%. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 29, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $10,000 CARES Act County Relief Block Grant for Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies, approve several personnel appointments and requisitions, and consider a letter of support for University Park Airport funding. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, a satisfaction piece for a property, and a consent item for a recording notification service.

• $10,000 COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant for Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies
• Appointment of Raven D. McCloskey as full-time Caseworker 1, C&YS, at $15.59/hour
• Personnel requisitions for Fiscal Technician, Department Clerk 3, and part-time Corrections Officer
• Approval of satisfaction piece for Jeffrey Mudry at 196 Moose Run Road, Bellefonte
• $9,885 proposal from RBA Professional Data Systems for recording notification service

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 CARES Act COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant for Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies as a replacement payment after an initial payment was sent in error. The board also approved several personnel items, a satisfaction piece for a property, a consent agenda item for a recording notification service, a letter of support for the University Park Airport, and revised bylaws for the Drug and Alcohol Planning Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10,000 COVID-19 relief grant for Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies (unanimous)
• Approved Children and Youth Services personnel items including appointment of Raven D. McCloskey (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for part-time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for Jeffrey Mudry for property at 196 Moose Run Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including RBA Professional Data Systems recording notification service for $9,885 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for University Park Airport funding application (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws of Drug and Alcohol Planning Council (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including an overtime request for the Controller's office, hazard pay for two employees, and promotions in the Probation and Prothonotary offices. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its December 31, 2020 meeting.

• Controller overtime: up to 25 hours/week for one month, $3,000 budget impact
• Hazard pay for Leonard Verbeck (Correctional Facility) via County Relief Block Grant
• Hazard pay for Catherine Manchester (Elections) via Centre for Tech and Civic Life Grant
• Promotion of Shane Harper to Intensive Adult Probation Officer 2, with requested salary step
• Upgrade of Chief Deputy Prothonotary position to exempt, salary $48,672/year

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including overtime for the Controller's office, hazard pay for two employees, a promotion for a probation officer, and an upgrade for the Chief Deputy Prothonotary position. All items were approved as recommended, with no public comments or substantive debate.

• Approved overtime for Controller's office staff up to 25 hours/week for one month (unanimous)
• Approved hazard pay for Leonard Verbeck via County Relief Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved hazard pay for Catherine Manchester via Centre for Tech and Civic Life Grant (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Shane Harper to Intensive Adult Probation Officer 2 at $18.89/hour (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Chief Deputy Prothonotary position to exempt at $48,672/year (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to approve meeting minutes, a proclamation, grant awards, contracts, and consent agenda items. They will also discuss COVID-19 planning, including a testing site and proposed leave policy revisions. The agenda includes several routine approvals and financial items.

• Approve $66,935.85 Juvenile Probation Services Grant from Juvenile Court Judges' Commission
• Approve grant agreement with PA Departments of Human Services and Aging for long-term services and supports
• Approve revised CDBG allocations: $109 for Penn Township project (total $209,167) and $22 for Bellefonte Borough Streetscape Safety
• Certify $89,548.03 for 2021 Agricultural Land Preservation Program
• Approve $788,483.57 check run dated January 8, 2021

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $20,000 consulting contract with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions for non-attest services, approve a $2.5 million check run, and act on multiple personnel items at the Correctional Facility and Emergency Communications 911, including hires, promotions, and requisitions. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve $20,000 contract with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Solutions for accounting services
• Approve check run of $2,516,351.21 dated January 5, 2020
• Approve personnel requisitions and promotions for Corrections Officers at the Correctional Facility
• Approve appointment of Anastasia M. Shawley-Rutan as full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator at $15.35/hour
• Approve minutes from December 31, 2020 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider several agenda items, including approving minutes, a presentation on a mental health grant, and adding multiple resolutions and contracts to next week's consent agenda. Key actions include a $1.08 million contract renewal for jail healthcare services and a $134,336 MOU for transportation planning.

• Contract renewal with PrimeCare Medical for jail healthcare, $1,077,922.91 for 2021
• MOU with Centre Regional Planning Agency for transportation planning, $134,336
• CDBG grant application for Haines-Aaronsburg water well project, $1,148,650
• Liquid Fuels payment to Walker Township, $12,000 for pipe replacement
• College Township application for Brush Valley Road Bridge rehab, $78,000

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $1,077,922.91 contract renewal with PrimeCare Medical for jail healthcare services, lease renewals for senior centers, and a $424,856 grant request for the Countywide Action Plan. The board also added several items to next week's consent agenda, including resolutions and a $134,336 MOU with the Centre Regional Planning Agency. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and agenda additions.

• Approved consent agenda including PrimeCare Medical jail health contract $1,077,922.91 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewals for Philipsburg and Snow Shoe Senior Resource Centers (unanimous)
• Approved submission of $424,856 grant request for Countywide Action Plan (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 1 of 2021 (financial documents up to $10,000) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 2 of 2021 (CDBG application) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOU with Centre Regional Planning Agency ($134,336) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added RBA recording notification service proposal ($9,885) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 Liquid Fuels payment to Walker Township and College Township application to PennDOT (unanimous)