Centre County public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on the ERP system and PLGIT TERM accounts, review November financial reports, and discuss a new procedure for automation fund disbursements requiring Controller sign-off. The agenda includes a presentation on cash flow analysis by Kyle Metcalfe of three+one.

• Approve minutes from December 13, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP System Update (old business)
• Cash flow analysis presentation by Kyle Metcalfe of three+one
• Update on PLGIT TERM accounts
• Discussion: new procedure for Automation Fund disbursements with Controller sign-off

The Committee approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed potential cash flow analysis services from three+one and PFM, and reviewed November financial reports showing the budget at 91.68%.

• Approved minutes of Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a 2% cost of living adjustment for all regular non-union employees effective January 1, 2023, along with several personnel appointments and requisitions across departments. The board will also vote on contracts for a supplemental crime policy and workers' compensation insurance renewal. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting.

• 2% cost of living adjustment for all regular non-union employees, effective January 1, 2023
• Appointment of Sky D. Munson as Aging Care Manager 2 at $20.27/hour, effective January 9, 2023
• Contract with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company for supplemental crime policy, $2,455 for 2023
• Workers' compensation insurance renewal with PMA, $148,282 for 2023
• Personnel requisitions for MH/ID/EI and Drug & Alcohol positions, including temporary assignment for Karlene Shugars

The Board of Commissioners approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for all regular non-union employees effective January 1, 2023. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and two insurance contracts totaling $150,737.

• Approved 2% cost of living adjustment for regular non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sky D. Munson as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Department Clerk 3 and Caseworker 2-MHID (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary assignment of Karlene Shugars as Interim County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion/title change for Chad Miller to TASC Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved $148,282 workers compensation insurance renewal and $2,455 supplemental crime policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the 2023 non-union wage scale with a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, along with several personnel actions including reclassifications, pay rate changes, and new hires. The board will also vote on a $2,000 salary increase for the Controller and approve meeting minutes from December 15, 2022.

• 2023 non-union wage scale with 2% COLA effective Jan 1, 2023
• Controller salary increase of $2,000 for Secretary to Retirement Board duties
• New hires: Claudia Wilson at $15.30/hr (Court Admin) and Eric E. Swope at $21.45/hr (Probation)
• Reclassification of County Administrator from SG-25 to SG-28 and Deputy County Administrator from SG-22 to SG-24
• Overtime extensions for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and Children & Youth Supervisors through March 31, 2023

The Board unanimously approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for the 2023 non-union wage scale and updated the 2023 personnel budget. The board also approved several staff reclassifications, pay rate changes, and overtime extensions for county departments.

• Approved 2023 non-union wage scale with 2% cost of living adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 personnel budget listing revisions (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 salary increase for the Controller (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Claudia Wilson at $15.30/hour (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Eric E. Swope at $21.45/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Drew Koschny to part-time Deputy Sheriff Security (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifications and pay rate changes for County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved overtime extensions for Correctional Facility and Children & Youth Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the 2023 county budget of $106,869,156, which includes a tax levy of 7.84 mills. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes, several contracts, a consent agenda, a check run, and a letter of support. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Adopt 2023 County Budget of $106,869,156
• Adopt Resolution 26 of 2022: tax levy of 7.84 mills ($0.78 per $100 assessed value)
• Approve contract with Paessler for network monitoring software ($764.77)
• Approve consent agenda including cleaning, lawn, snow removal, IT, and 911 contracts
• Approve check run of $124,718.68

The Board unanimously adopted the 2023 County Budget and Resolution 26 of 2022, maintaining the total millage rate at 7.84 mills. The Board also approved several IT and maintenance contracts and a letter of support for naming tributaries in Gregg Township.

• Adopted 2023 County Budget of $106,869,156 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26 of 2022 enacting a tax levy of 7.84 mills (unanimous)
• Approved $764.77 contract renewal with Paessler for network monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $19,240 cleaning services contract with Jamie Praskovich (unanimous)
• Approved $36,856.40 license support contract with RBA Professional Data Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $8,511.15 Microsoft Office 365 license contract with CDW-Government, LLC (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Brian Meader to RSVP Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for naming two tributaries in Gregg Township (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion item regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No official actions are listed on this agenda.

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners discussed a request from the Rowland Theatre for funds to replace over 500 seats. Commissioner Pipe stated the county would notify the theatre that ARPA funds are not available for the request. The Board also reviewed RACP grant projects totaling approximately $8.5 million.

• Denied ARPA funding request from Rowland Theatre

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider eight time extension requests for various land development projects, including a self-storage facility, a manufacturing facility, and a wind project. A previously scheduled sub-committee meeting has been cancelled. No new subdivision or land development plans are submitted for review.

The Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a five-building self-storage expansion in Potter Township. Additionally, the board approved several time extensions for pending land development and subdivision projects.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for 322 Self Storage Expansion in Potter Township
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission meeting dates by consensus
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 8 land development and subdivision projects
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee will consider approving minutes, hear a financial report, and vote on two funding requests: a $4,250 contract for Fairfield Computer Services (plus $3,000 annually for FY 2023) and a $6,783.99 scanner for the Laserfiche document management platform. The meeting includes public comment and agenda additions per Act 65.

• Approve minutes from August 16, 2022
• Approve $4,250 contract for Fairfield Computer Services (FY 2022) and $3,000 annually for FY 2023
• Approve $6,783.99 scanner for Laserfiche document management platform
• Laserfiche project estimated at $25,000, starting with Finance, Transportation, and Commissioners Office records

The Records Improvement Committee approved the full estimated cost of a new document management platform and a contract for online permit and license purchasing. The board also approved the Records Improvement Fund Financial Report.

• Approved use of Records Improvement funds for Fairfield Computer services, LLC for FY 2023 (2-1)
• Approved use of Records Improvement funds for the entire Laserfiche program, estimated at $25,000
• Approved Records Improvement Fund Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including cleaning, lawn maintenance, snow removal, IT licenses, and 911 services, as well as personnel policy revisions and a consent agenda with various items. They will also vote on a check run of $1,730,663.06 and table an ERP software RFP indefinitely.

• Contract renewals for cleaning ($19,240), lawn maintenance ($1,560), snow removal ($3,500), IT licenses ($36,856.40 and $8,511.15), and 911 services ($28,283.60)
• Approval of time extensions for Centre County Bridge Replacement Bundle with Larson Design Group and PennDOT
• Revisions to Compensation, Performance Evaluations, and Leave of Absence policies
• Consent agenda includes CAMA support ($30,912), records management ($68,000), and courthouse ceiling repairs ($39,386)
• Check run approval of $1,730,663.06

The Board of Commissioners approved updates to compensation, performance evaluation, and leave of absence policies. They also authorized a $1.7M check run and approved several contract renewals via a consent agenda. An RFP for ERP software was tabled indefinitely.

• Approved revisions to Compensation and Classification Administration, Performance Evaluations, and Leave of Absence policies (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated December 16, 2022 for $1,730,663.06 (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Krista Davis to PCoRP Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved time extensions for Larson Design Group and PennDOT regarding Bridge Replacement Bundle (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $68,000 Iron Mountain records contract and $39,386 courthouse ceiling repairs (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software and Implementation Services indefinitely
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to add cleaning, lawn, snow removal, and IT contracts to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet on December 19, 2022, via teleconference. The agenda includes discussion of program reports, committee updates, a budget update for SAM, Inc., and a service evaluation discussion for the Community Resource Center. Public comments are invited at the start and end of the meeting.

• Budget Update — SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion — Community Resource Center
• Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention Administrative Entity report by Deb Tate
• Mental Health report by Cathy Arbogast
• Behavioral Health Case Management report by Troy Hosterman

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a $93,500 contract with Maher Duessel for auditing services, multiple personnel appointments and policy changes, and a resolution amending the Board of Assessment Appeals procedures. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve $93,500 contract with Maher Duessel for FY2022 and transportation audits, with option to extend through 2026
• Approve revisions to Compensation and Classification, Performance Evaluations, and Leave of Absence policies
• Approve appointments and promotions in Children & Youth Services and MH/ID/EI/D&A, including hourly rates
• Adopt Resolution 25 of 2022 amending Board of Assessment Appeals appeal procedures
• Add $30,912 contract with Evaluator Services and Technology for CAMA system support to next week's consent agenda

The Salary Board approved the appointment of two full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security officers. Both positions were approved at a rate of $17.53 per hour effective December 19, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua J. Ward as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Garret J. Greene as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the appointment of two full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security officers for the Sheriff's Office, each at a starting rate of $17.53 per hour. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its December 1, 2022 meeting. Public comment is permitted before actions.

• Approve rate for Joshua J. Ward at $17.53/hour, effective Dec 19, 2022, replacing R. Noel
• Approve rate for Garret J. Greene at $17.53/hour, effective Dec 19, 2022, replacing G. Rigg
• Approve minutes from Dec 1, 2022 Salary Board meeting

The Salary Board approved the appointment of two full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security officers. Both positions were approved at a rate of $17.53 per hour, effective December 19, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua J. Ward as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Garret J. Greene as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.53/hour (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 17, 2022, and to discuss several financial matters. Old business includes an update on the ERP system. New business covers the M&T Sweep Program and November interest earnings. A discussion item proposes a new procedure requiring the Controller to sign off on Automation Fund disbursements.

• Approve minutes from November 17, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP System Update (old business)
• M&T Sweep Program (new business)
• Interest Earnings for November (new business)
• Proposed new procedure for Automation Fund disbursements requiring Controller sign-off

The Finance Committee voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners join the M&T Sweep Program. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed ERP software demonstrations and November interest earnings.

• Recommended joining M&T Sweep Program (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of new procedure for Automation Funds disbursement

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 5 of 2022, which implements property tax penalty waivers under Act 57 of 2022, and Resolution 24 of 2022, authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application. The board will also approve several contracts, including a $300,000 ARC grant application for a new ambulance facility in Rush Township, and various appointments to boards and commissions.

• Adopt Ordinance 5 of 2022 for property tax penalty waivers
• Adopt Resolution 24 of 2022 for CDBG Competitive application
• Approve ARC application for $300,000 for Moshannon Valley EMS ambulance building in Rush Township
• Approve $57,150 Liquid Fuels application for Curtin Township road improvements
• Approve check run of $747,742.33

The Board of Commissioners voted to notify State College Borough that it will not move forward with a County Health Department due to high unknown costs. Other actions included adopting a property tax penalty waiver ordinance and approving various grant applications and road funding.

• Voted unanimously to not create a County Health Department with State College Borough
• Adopted Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding property tax penalty waivers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24 of 2022 for Eagle Creek Water and Sewer Project CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved Appalachian Regional Commission application for MVEMS ambulance headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved $57,150 Fee for Local Use application for Curtin Township (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Township use of $2,381.55 in remaining 2022 Liquid Fuels allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $747,742.33 check run dated December 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved various board and commission appointments, re-appointments, and resignations (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, COVID-19, and grievances. They will also discuss old business, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and consider revised policies on medical assistance treatment and use of force, plus a tenant county contract.

• Revised Policy 220: Medical Assistance Treatment Policy
• Revised Policy 307: Use of Force Policy
• Tenant County Contract
• COVID-19 Correctional Facility's Operation (programming and vaccine)
• 2023 Board of Inspectors Meeting Schedule

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved revised policies for Medical Assistance Treatment and Use of Force. The Board also established a Recreation Alternative Committee to explore outdoor options for incarcerated individuals without new construction.

• Approved revised 220 Medical Assistance Treatment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised 307 Use of Force Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022
• Created Recreation Alternative Committee led by DA Cantorna and Controller Moser
• Set 2023 meeting schedule for the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 am

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and a treasurer's report. They will also plan a family engagement survey, follow up on a professional breakfast and dinner event, and review the Centre County Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Family Engagement Survey: introduction, questions, distribution, timeframe, and compilation
• Dinner and Discussion Event planning
• Professional Breakfast follow-up
• Centre County Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan review
• Agency updates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive agenda item: discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Public comment is invited, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners decided to deny a request from Philipsburg Borough for additional ARPA funds to support non-profit organizations. The Board also approved moving $50,000 for the purchase of a deep freezer at the CCCF.

• Denied ARPA funding request from Philipsburg Borough
• Approved $50,000 for a deep freezer at the CCCF
• Moved $260,000 to mental health court funds
• Moved $3.1 million for the 2023 county budget into the committed column

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2023 tentative county budget of $106,869,156, which includes an operating budget of $106,726,725 and $142,431 for capital reserve. The board will also vote on approving meeting minutes, a furniture purchase, and a consent agenda containing several contract renewals and grants. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.

• Adopt 2023 tentative budget of $106,869,156
• Approve $14,400 furniture purchase from Nittany Office Equipment for Finance Dept. relocation
• 911 contract renewal with ESMC for $3,137 (2023-2028)
• Mosquito-borne disease control grant from PA DEP for $86,155.10
• Emergency Management Performance Grant renewal for $110,549

The Board unanimously adopted a tentative 2023 County Budget of $106,869,156, maintaining no real estate tax increases for the 13th consecutive year. The Board also approved several service contracts and a check run exceeding $2M.

• Adopted 2023 Tentative County Budget of $106,869,156 (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,400 furniture purchase from Nittany Office Equipment, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,137 contract with Emergency Services Marketing Corp (Unanimous)
• Approved $133 contract with Faronics for Deep Freeze Software (Unanimous)
• Approved $86,155.10 PA DEP grant for Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,480 contract with Brockerhoff Housing Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,094,436.43 check run dated December 2, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved EMA grants totaling $564,975 from EMPG and PEMA (Unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to consider several actions, including approving a funding option for PCHIPC, adopting a new reserve policy, discussing surplus funding, and designating a PCHIPC representative. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve funding option for PCHIPC
• Approve Reserve Policy 2
• Discuss surplus funding (action TBD)
• Approve PCHIPC representative designation
• Approve minutes from October 18, 2022

The Board unanimously approved the 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2023 and adopted a new Reserve Policy. The Board also decided not to use the reserve for 2023 budget purposes and appointed new PCHIPC representatives.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the Reserve Policy (unanimous)
• Decided not to utilize the reserve for 2023 budget purposes (unanimous)
• Designated John Franek as Primary and Jason Moser as alternate PCHIPC representatives (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including policy and job description revisions, and a new hire. They will also consider contracts for courthouse security upgrades, legal services, and grant renewals for emergency management. Public comment is accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Contract with Watkins Security LLC for six badge readers at the courthouse, estimated $24,095
• Grant renewals: $110,549 for Emergency Management Performance Grant and $454,426 for South Mountain Regional Task Force
• Engagement letter with Larry Coploff, Esquire at $125/hour for conflict counsel
• Engagement letter with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir for election litigation representation
• Approve revisions to Leave of Absence policy and job descriptions for Payroll/Pension Coordinator and Aging Care Manager 2

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for courthouse badge readers and legal counsel for election-related litigation. Several personnel appointments and job description revisions were approved, while revisions to the Leave of Absence policy were tabled.

• Approved contract with Watkins Security, LLC for courthouse badge readers not to exceed $24,095 (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. for election litigation (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Larry Coploff, Esquire for conflict counsel at $125 per hour (unanimous)
• Tabled revisions to the Leave of Absence policy until December 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved job description revisions for Payroll and Pension Coordinator and Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Facilities Technician 1-CCCF (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Krista Webster as Caseworker 2 and requisition for County Fiscal Operations Officer 1 (unanimous)
• Added Emergency Management Agency grant renewals to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider two personnel actions: a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and a lateral transfer of an employee between departments. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda additions, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, Controllers, from $27.82/hr to $28.93/hr, effective Dec 12, 2022 through Feb 3, 2023
• Lateral transfer of Michael Heckman from First Deputy Prothonotary to First Deputy Clerk of Orphans' Court, no pay change, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 Salary Board meeting

The Board approved a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and a lateral transfer for a deputy clerk. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from November 17, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson from $27.82/hour to $28.93/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Michael Heckman to First Deputy Clerk of Orphans’ Court (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the final payment for the Titan Park Plant 1 improvements, funded by a RACP grant, and will also act on several contracts, including a 911 alerting service renewal and a termination of an ERAP assistance hub contract. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, an ordinance advertisement, and a consent agenda with various contracts and agreements.

• Approve final payment of $477,276 for Titan Park Plant 1 improvements (total paid to date $1,960,224)
• Approve advertisement of Ordinance 5 of 2022 (property tax penalty waiver per Act 57 of 2022)
• Add contract renewal with Emergency Services Marketing Corp for 911 alerting service ($3,137, 2023-2028) to consent agenda
• Approve contract termination with Centre Helps for ERAP application assistance hub
• Approve check run of $1,294,705.42 dated November 23, 2022

The Board of Commissioners approved the advertisement of Ordinance 5 of 2022 to implement property tax penalty waivers for new property owners. Other actions included approving a $477,276 payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements and a budget revision for a new scissor lift.

• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding property tax penalty waivers (unanimous)
• Approved $477,276 final payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract termination with Centre Helps (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Veterans Business Outreach Center and 3 Dots Downtown (unanimous)
• Approved $43,158.50 contract for courthouse AV/evidence presentation system (unanimous)
• Approved $36,300 LinkedIn learning platform contract (unanimous)
• Approved $9,169 budget revision for a new Records Management scissor lift (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Jennifer Stahl from the Housing Authority (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to consider certifying the November 8, 2022 General Election results and approving minutes from four prior meetings. The agenda also includes a hearing results report on the Sheckler Petition under old business. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Certify November 8, 2022 General Election results
• Approve minutes from November 10, 14, 15, and 17, 2022 meetings
• Sheckler Petition – hearing results report

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board also approved minutes from four previous November meetings. A court ruling regarding the Sheckler Petition resulted in one vote not being counted.

• Certified November 8, 2022 General Election Results (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 14, 15, and 17, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board is meeting for an informational work session that is closed to the public. The agenda includes committee updates on Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention, a service evaluation, and department updates. The board will then adjourn for an executive session.

• Meeting is informational only and closed to the public
• Committee updates on Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Service evaluation discussion
• Department updates
• Executive session to follow

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes, welcome a new member, and open survey bids for four applicants to the PACE program, which preserves farmland. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Open survey bids for PACE applicants: Cynthia Barker, Leo and Bernard Corl, Larry, Suzanne and Dawn Harpster, Strickler Living Trust
• Welcome new board member Joel Myers
• Approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per person)

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and awarded survey contracts for four PACE applicants. The board also reviewed the status of farm easements and the completion of 2022 inspections.

• Approved 2023 meeting dates
• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Awarded Barker Farm survey to Hawbaker Engineering
• Awarded Corl Farm survey to Hawbaker Engineering
• Awarded Harpster Farm survey to Greg Shufran
• Awarded Strickler Farm survey to Cunningham Surveyors

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the October 27, 2022 meeting minutes, receive updates on the ERP system and interest earnings, and review October financial reports. The committee will also discuss a proposed new procedure requiring the Controller to sign off on Automation Fund disbursements.

• Approve minutes from October 27, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP System Update
• Interest Earnings Update
• Financial Reports for October
• Discussion: Automation Funds disbursement procedure requiring Controller sign-off

The committee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed October financial reports, interest earnings, and the status of the ERP system RFP process. A proposal for a new Automation Funds disbursement procedure was tabled.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled new procedure for disbursement of Automation Funds

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to sign the pre-certification of the November 8, 2022 General Election results. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and announcements about the upcoming official certification meeting on November 28. No other substantive items are listed.

• Sign pre-certification of Election results for the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Announcement of November 28, 2022 meeting to certify official results

The Board of Elections reviewed updated unofficial results for the 2022 General Election. The board voted unanimously to pre-certify these results for submission to the Department of State.

• Pre-certified November 8, 2022 General Election results (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on revisions to the Compensation and Classification Administration policy, approve several personnel appointments and a promotion, and approve the check run. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve revisions to Compensation and Classification Administration policy
• Approve appointment of Kaitrin W. Rodgers as Aging Care Manager 2 at $19.87/hour
• Approve appointment of Kelly S. Dyke as on-call Vehicle Operator at $15.50/hour
• Approve promotion of Xochi Confer to Planner-Transportation at $23.38/hour
• Approve check run dated November 16, 2022

The Board unanimously approved a check run for $1,057,425.16 and revisions to the Compensation and Classification Administration policy. Three personnel appointments and promotions were approved for the Aging, Transportation, and Planning departments.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Compensation and Classification Administration policy (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kaitrin W. Rodgers as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kelly S. Dyke as on-call Vehicle Operator (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Xochi Confer to Planner-Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,057,425.16 dated November 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including a new hire in the Prothonotary's office and multiple status changes and promotions within the Sheriff's department. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve rate for Teresa N. Boone as Prothonotary Clerk at $16.36/hour, effective Nov 28, 2022
• Change Joseph Carles to on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $19.74/hour, effective Dec 4, 2022
• Promote Ethan Walters to Deputy Sheriff 2 at $19.87/hour, effective Nov 28, 2022
• Promote Jacob Phillips to Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour, effective Nov 28, 2022
• Promote Garret Rigg to Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour, effective Dec 4, 2022

The Salary Board approved the hiring of a Prothonotary Clerk and four personnel changes within the Sheriff's office. These actions included one status change to on-call and three promotions.

• Approved rate for Teresa Boone as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $16.36/hour (unanimous)
• Approved status change for Joseph Carles to on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $19.74/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Ethan Walters to full-time Deputy Sheriff 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jacob Phillips to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Garret Rigg to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 10, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that includes public comment and a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion and comment session.

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Board held a work session to review funding for Mental Health Court and ERP software. No substantive policy decisions or contract approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:22 AM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary land development plan for The Cascade, a 222-unit mixed-use project in Benner Township. They will also review a waiver request for a five-building self-storage expansion in Potter Township and act on five time-extension requests for previously tabled plans. No new subdivisions were submitted for this cycle.

• The Cascade preliminary land development plan: 222 units (148 residential, 74 non-residential) in Benner Township
• 322 Self-Storage Expansion land development waiver request: five self-storage buildings in Potter Township
• Time extension requests for Belle Rose Townhomes, Bellefonte Warehouse, Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII, and S & AHomes Subdivision of Lot 2RR
• G.M. McCrossin Phase 2 land development plan remains tabled since November 2017

The Commission granted conditional preliminary plan approval for a 222-unit mixed-use development in Benner Township. It also approved a waiver for a self-storage expansion in Potter Township and granted five time extensions for various land development projects.

• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for The Cascade (222 units) in Benner Township
• Approved waiver of Preliminary Plan format for 322 Self-Storage Expansion in Potter Township
• Approved 90-day time extension for Belle Rose Townhomes (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Bellefonte Warehouse (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Gregg Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for S&A Homes, Inc. Subdivision (Walker Township)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022

Board of Elections

The Board will canvass and tabulate military and civilian overseas ballots. The Board is also scheduled to submit unofficial election results to the Department of State.

• Canvass and tabulation of military/civilian overseas ballots
• Submittal of Unofficial Results to Department of State
• Hearing on Provisional Ballot Challenges scheduled for November 21, 2022
• Certification of General Election Official Results scheduled for November 28, 2022

The Board of Elections completed a 2% audit of selected precincts and tabulated military and overseas ballots. The Board unanimously voted to submit the unofficial 2022 General Election results to the Department of State.

• Approved submission of unofficial 2022 General Election results to Department of State (unanimous)
• Conducted 2% audit of Precincts #24, #53, and #81; all totals matched
• Rejected one military ballot for being postmarked November 10th
• Confirmed final provisional ballot count: 282 counted, 11 partially counted, 380 rejected

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract approvals, including a fee agreement for multi-county litigation, software and service contracts, and grant submissions. They will also vote on the consent agenda, a check run, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approve fee agreement with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir for litigation in David Ball et. al. v. Leigh Chapman et. al.
• Approve $43,158.50 contract with JP Lilley for courthouse AV system
• Approve $36,300 contract with LinkedIn for employee training platform
• Approve $30,000 PHARE grant submission for housing navigation services
• Approve $1,313,925.03 check run

The Board of Commissioners approved a check run for $1,313,925.03 and the 2023 County Meeting Schedule. They authorized legal representation for specific litigation and approved a PHARE grant submission for adult housing navigation services. Several other contracts were approved via the Consent Agenda, including courthouse wall rehabilitation and emergency management funding.

• Approved $1,313,925.03 check run dated Nov 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved fee agreement with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. for legal representation (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 PHARE grant submission for adult housing navigation services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with CMT Laboratories, Inc. for courthouse retaining wall bid package (~$5,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,826 PEMA grant for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (Unanimous)
• Approved $196,032.34 Sandy Ridge Tower Site lease renewal with PA Communications (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
• Voted to enter contract negotiations with Maher Duessel for professional auditing services (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to canvass and tabulate ballots from the November 8, 2022 General Election, including in-person, absentee, mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots. They will also hold a hearing on three challenges to mail-in/absentee applications and conduct a 2% audit. The board will consider approving minutes from the November 8 meeting.

• Canvass and tabulate in-person, absentee, mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots
• Hearing on three challenges to mail-in/absentee applications at 1 p.m.
• Conduct 2% audit of election results
• Approve minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting
• Upcoming: transmit unofficial results Nov 15, provisional ballot challenge hearing Nov 21, certify official results Nov 28

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the validity of various mail-in and provisional ballots from the 2022 General Election. The board rejected ballots for reasons including missing inner envelopes, missing signatures, and incorrect dating, while approving others that were damaged or had corrected dates.

• Rejected 85 'naked' ballots lacking inner envelopes (unanimous)
• Rejected 8 ballots with no voter signature and counted 1 with a partial signature (2-1)
• Rejected 6 ballots and counted 2 ballots with identifying marks on inner envelopes (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 11 cut, sliced, or torn ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 94 ballots with missing or incorrect dates and counted 11 with corrections or partial dates (unanimous)
• Counted 16 ballots from drop boxes after voters verified identification (unanimous)
• Rejected 316 flagged provisional ballots for Precinct #24 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to canvass, tabulate, and adjudicate ballots from the November 8, 2022 General Election, including in-person, absentee, mail-in, and military/overseas ballots. The board will also hear public comment and consider additions to the agenda. Future meetings are scheduled for November 14, 15, and 28 to continue canvassing, transmit unofficial results, and certify official results.

• Adjudicate, canvass and tabulate in-person election day ballots, civilian absentee ballots and mail-in ballots
• Canvass and tabulate military/civilian overseas ballots
• Public comment period per the Sunshine Act
• Additions to the agenda allowed only for emergency or de minimus items per Act 65 of 2021
• Upcoming meetings: Nov 14 canvass, Nov 15 transmit unofficial results, Nov 28 certify official results

The Board tabulated 209 military and civilian overseas ballots, rejecting one for lack of a signature. The Board tabled the adjudication and canvassing of in-person and mail-in ballots until the following week. Three precincts were selected for the 2% audit scheduled for November 14, 2022.

• Tabulated 209 military/civilian overseas ballots
• Rejected 1 military/civilian overseas ballot due to no signature
• Tabled adjudication and canvassing of in-person, civilian absentee, and mail-in ballots
• Selected Precinct #24 (The HUB), Precinct #53 (Gregg Township), and Precinct #81 (Taylor Township) for 2% audit
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session from 4:31 PM to 5:12 PM

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including new hires and title changes, and consider multiple contracts and grants. These include a $2.4 million Chesapeake Bay grant, a courthouse retaining wall design contract, and various facility maintenance agreements. The board will also approve the consent agenda and a check run.

• Approve personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer, Kitchen Supervisor, and other positions
• Approve $2,403,558.95 grant application for PA Chesapeake Bay Program
• Approve $5,000 contract with CMT Laboratories for courthouse retaining wall design
• Approve $28,540 security enhancements for Transportation parking lots
• Approve $196,032.34 contract renewal for Sandy Ridge Tower Site

The Board of Commissioners approved a $2.4M grant application for the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program and several personnel requisitions. They also approved liquid fuels funding for Snow Shoe and Gregg Townships and a series of contract renewals for youth services.

• Approved $2,403,558.95 grant application for PA Chesapeake Bay Program (unanimous)
• Approved liquid fuels funding: $24,000 for Snow Shoe Township and $3,066.37 for Gregg Township (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer, Kitchen Supervisor, Director-Budget and Finance, Office Floater, and Assistant Administrator 1 – CYS (unanimous)
• Approved $85,674 contract renewal with Trebron Security, LLC for email and threat detection (unanimous)
• Approved multiple CYS contract renewals including $390,000 for Adelphoi Village, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $462,173.29 check run dated November 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled for next week's Consent Agenda: CMT Laboratories contract, PEMA grant, CDW-G contract, and various facilities maintenance items
• Approved change in title from Workplace Violence policy to Workplace Harassment policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving two personnel actions: a new hire rate for a Court Administration clerk and an extension for a temporary Children & Youth Services advisor. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Approve rate for Leah L. Libreatori at $16.36/hour as Department Clerk 3, effective Nov 14, 2022
• Approve extension for Cathy Fisher as temporary Senior Advisor at $25.09/hour through Feb 24, 2023
• Approve minutes from Nov 3, 2022 Salary Board meeting

The Salary Board approved the pay rate for a new full-time Department Clerk 3 in Court Administration. The Board also approved a temporary extension for a Senior Advisor position within Children & Youth Services.

• Approved pay rate of $16.36/hour for Leah L. Libreatori as Department Clerk 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary on-call Senior Advisor position at $25.09/hour through February 24, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 3, 2022 (Unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, population, and grievances. They will also discuss old business, including COVID-19 operations and outside recreation, and hear from criminal justice planning and community partners.

• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS program, and facility population
• COVID-19 correctional facility operations and vaccine discussion
• Outside recreation update
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace
• Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022

The Board of Inspectors reviewed the facility's compliance with recreation laws and determined that an outdoor recreation yard would not be pursued at this time. The board cited staffing costs, construction expenses, and weather limitations as primary factors. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided against constructing an outdoor recreation yard

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and old and new business items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding allocations listed.

• Vote on minutes of October 12, 2022
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Old business: Officer elections, provider network changes, PAYS data summary
• New business: Association updates

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting on Election Day to handle routine election procedures, including appointing members to the Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board, and giving direction on the pre-canvass of mail-in and absentee ballots. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Appoint members to Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board
• Direction for official pre-canvass of mail-in/absentee ballots – date on outer envelope
• Schedule: pre-canvass Nov 10, canvass Nov 14, transmit results Nov 15, certify Nov 28

The Board of Elections approved the appointment of the Board of Commissioners and Election staff to serve as the Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board. The board also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Commissioners and Election staff as Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including new hires and a promotion, and will add multiple contract renewals for children and youth services to next week's consent agenda. The meeting also includes recognition of an employee award and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve medical leave for Corrections Officer Christopher Fye
• Approve appointments for four Corrections Officers at $21.00/hour
• Approve promotion of Leah Raker to Administrator 3, CYS at $38.74/hour
• Add contract renewals for daycare, foster care, and forensic services totaling $463,000
• Add contract renewal with Trebron Security for $85,674

The Board unanimously approved several new hires and a promotion across the Correctional Facility, Emergency Services, and Human Services departments. Multiple contract renewals for Children & Youth Services and IT security were deferred to a future consent agenda.

• Approved appointments of three Corrections Officers and one personnel requisition (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michaela R. Bressler as Administrative Assistant EMA (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Community Health Nurse 1 in Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Morgan (Peters) Gheen as TASC Coordinator/DUI Court (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Hailey M. Shady as Department Clerk 1 and one Vehicle Operator requisition (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Leah Raker to Administrator 3, CYS (Unanimous)
• Tabled seven Children & Youth Services contract renewals to next week's Consent Agenda (Unanimous)
• Tabled $85,674 Trebron Security, LLC contract renewal to next week's Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider two personnel actions: approving a $15.00/hour rate for a new on-call tipstaff in Court Administration, and reinstating funding for an on-call vehicle operator in Human Services Transportation. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its October 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approve Terry Glunt as on-call/occasional Tipstaff at $15.00/hour, effective Nov 7, 2022
• Reinstate funding for on-call/occasional Vehicle Operator position at SG-03, effective Nov 3, 2022
• Approve Salary Board minutes from Oct 20, 2022

The Board approved the appointment of a Tipstaff for Court Administration and reinstated funding for a Vehicle Operator position in Transportation. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2022.

• Approved meeting minutes from October 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Terry Glunt as on-call/occasional Tipstaff at $15.00/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of funding for on-call/occasional Vehicle Operator position p.c. #27 (Unanimous)

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the director and program leads, and discuss old and new business. Items include distributing fliers, scheduling senior center visits and meal delivery van rides, and planning an overview of all Office of Aging programs for the February 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Director's program reports by Quentin Burchfield
• Senior Centers/Transportation reports by Sandy Schuckers
• RSVP report and update by Brenda Reeve
• Overview of all Office of Aging programs scheduled for February 1, 2023

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual presentation instead of its regular monthly meeting. The presentation will cover Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project, focusing on integrating maternal and early childhood systems. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Virtual presentation on the ECCS Project by Sadia Batool and Christina Harris from OCDEL
• Focus on prenatal-to-age-3 period and family support
• Discussion of state-level leadership, coordination, health system capacity, policy, and health equity

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the proposed 2023 county budget for the Coroner, Criminal Justice Planning, Public Defender, Human Resources, and District Attorney departments. The board will also take public comment and discuss agenda items. This is a working session, not a final budget vote.

• 2023 budget review for Coroner
• 2023 budget review for Criminal Justice Planning
• 2023 budget review for Public Defender
• 2023 budget review for Human Resources
• 2023 budget review for District Attorney

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss 2023 budget requests for the Coroner, Criminal Justice Planning, Public Defender, Human Resources, and District Attorney offices. No substantive votes were taken on budget approvals or personnel changes during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a $221,500 dental insurance contract with Delta Dental, and will table a request for proposals for ERP software until December. They will also consider proclamations for Military Appreciation Month and Global Entrepreneurship Week, and approve a consent agenda with multiple smaller contracts.

• Approve $221,500 Delta Dental contract for employee dental insurance (2023-2024)
• Table ERP software RFP until December 20, 2022
• Adopt proclamations for Military Appreciation Month and Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Approve consent agenda including $37,551 contract with Mission Critical Partners for regional CAD system
• Approve check run of $1,638,791.33

The Board of Commissioners approved a dental insurance contract with Delta Dental and several other service contracts via a consent agenda. They also adopted proclamations for Military Appreciation Month and Global Entrepreneurship Week. A request for proposals for ERP software was tabled until December 20, 2022.

• Approved dental insurance contract with Delta Dental estimated at $221,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 38 (Military Appreciation Month) and Resolution 23 (Operation Green Light for Veterans) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 39 (Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State) (unanimous)
• Tabled ERP Software and Implementation Services RFP until Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts for correctional facility services, 911 communications, and human services (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,638,791.33 dated Oct 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joel Myers to Agricultural Land Preservation Board (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorship for Centre County Historical Society awards ceremony (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. Discussion topics include drop box issues, unverified ballot applications, and the oath administration process.

• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Drop Box issues
• Discussion of Unverified ballot applications
• Approval of oath administration process

The Board approved Resolution 1 of 2022 to designate specific staff for the oath administration process. Members also discussed the segregation of 18 ballots collected from drop boxes after they were closed.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2022 designating John Franek Jr., Beth Lechman, Natalie Corman and Sam Goodwin for oath administration (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on the ERP system, interest earnings, and fiduciary training, and recommend a provider for auditing services to the Board of Commissioners. They will also discuss a new procedure for disbursing Automation Funds, review September financial reports, and discuss cost distribution and budget adjustments related to salary increases.

• Recommendation of provider for Auditing Services
• New procedure for Automation Fund disbursements, with Controller sign-off suggested
• Approval of September 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial reports for September
• Distribution of costs and budget adjustments for salary increases

The Committee voted to recommend Maher Duessel for auditing services to the Board of Commissioners. A proposal to create a new disbursement procedure for Automation Funds was tabled for further research. The Committee also approved the meeting minutes from September 29, 2022.

• Recommended Maher Duessel for Auditing Services (Unanimous)
• Tabled Automation Funds disbursement procedure discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review portions of the 2023 county budget, specifically for the Commissioners' office, Risk Management, and Court Administration. The meeting includes public comment and discussion of the budget meeting schedule. No final votes are scheduled; this is a working session.

• 2023 budget review for Commissioners, Risk Management, and Court Administration
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Budget meeting schedule for October 27 and November 1, 2022
• Act 65 of 2021 restrictions on adding items to the agenda

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss proposed 2023 budget changes for the Commissioners' Office, Risk Management, and Court Administration. The session focused on staffing changes, equipment upgrades, and fee evaluations. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals.

• Proposed moving employee recognition/holiday party funds from Commissioners' to Human Resources budget
• Proposed adding $5,000 for estimated overtime in the 2023 Risk Management budget
• Requested updated job descriptions for two Court Administration staff reclassifications

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda includes public comment and questions from the press, but no specific action items are listed. This appears to be a discussion-focused meeting rather than a decision-making one.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board discussed the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including approximately $100,000 in expected increments. The Board decided not to allocate all available funds at this time to maintain reserves for potential emergencies.

• Decided not to allocate all ARPA funds to reserve money for emergencies

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider approving meeting minutes, recognizing CIT officers, and authorizing several contracts and grants. Key actions include adding multiple contracts to the consent agenda, approving the Human Services Block Grant report, and accepting a PEMA grant for 9-1-1 projects. The agenda is largely routine administrative and contractual matters.

• Contract with Mission Critical Partners for $37,551 to support regional CAD system implementation
• Approval of FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant report totaling $6,150,312
• Acceptance of $228,773 PEMA grant for 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Projects
• Purchase of eight iPad Pros and accessories for $10,392 for coroner investigations
• Contract renewals for jail services including LexisNexis legal research ($28,152) and barber services

The Board approved a check run for $692,129.50 and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Centre County Housing & Land Trust. They also approved the FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant I&E Report and several consent agenda items including emergency communications grants and employee insurance renewals.

• Approved check run dated October 21, 2022 for $692,129.50 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant I&E Report (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement renewal with Centre County Housing & Land Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $228,773 PEMA grant for 9-1-1 interconnectivity projects (unanimous)
• Approved $10,392 purchase of iPads and accessories for the Coroner (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 USAble Life contract for employee disability and life coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. contract for drug and alcohol services (unanimous)
• Recognized Trevor Harris and Lt. Todd Scholton as CIT Officers of the Year (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2022 General Election, including secure ballot retrieval procedures. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the October 6 meeting and recognize Carol Vonada for induction into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Update on 2022 General Election preparations
• Discussion on secure ballot retrieval procedures
• Recognition of Carol Vonada into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame
• Approval of October 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from its October 6 meeting and recognized Carol Vonada for 58 consecutive years of voting, inducting her into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. Staff reported that mail-in ballots were sent October 8, logic and accuracy testing was completed, and poll worker training is scheduled for October 25–27. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2022 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Recognized Carol Vonada into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel items, including new hires, promotions, and a leave policy revision, along with a proclamation and a letter of support. The meeting includes routine administrative actions and public comment.

• Approve six new Corrections Officer appointments at $21.00-$21.25/hour
• Approve promotion of Michelle Miller to Casework Supervisor at $24.54/hour
• Approve revisions to the Leave of Absence policy
• Adopt Proclamation 37 of 2022 declaring October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month
• Approve letter of support for Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services extension request

The Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring October 2022 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Centre County. They also unanimously approved numerous personnel items including appointments, promotions, and leave extensions across multiple departments. A letter of support for Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services was approved to request a six-month extension for a grant application.

• Adopted Proclamation 37 of 2022 declaring Down Syndrome Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved seven correctional officer appointments and one personnel requisition (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave extension for Conservation District employee (unanimous)
• Approved custodial worker appointment for Facilities Management (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Leave of Absence policy (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and personnel requisition for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved transportation department appointments, promotions, and requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender promotion, requisition, and law clerk appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on personnel actions, including reinstating a full-time court reporter position and approving new appointments for a tipstaff and a tax assessment officer. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda additions, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Reinstate full-time Court Reporter at SG-10, effective Oct 20, 2022, with $7,014 budget impact for 2022 and $45,591 annualized for 2023
• Approve Linda Leitzel as on-call Tipstaff at $15.00/hour, effective Oct 31, 2022, replacing E. Prestia
• Appoint Chelsey A. Foust as UPI Officer/Clean & Green & GIS Backup at $21.09/hour, effective Oct 31, 2022, replacing K. Ely
• Approve minutes from October 6, 2022 Salary Board meeting

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved two personnel items from the Courts department: reinstating funding for a full-time Court Reporter position and setting the hourly rate for an on-call Tipstaff. The Board also approved the appointment of Chelsey A. Foust as a full-time UPI Officer/Clean & Green & GIS Backup in Tax Assessment. The meeting lasted three minutes with no public comment.

• Approved reinstatement of funding for a full-time Court Reporter position (p.c. #07) at SG-10, effective October 20, 2022, with a 2022 salary budget impact of $7,014 and annualized 2023 impact of $45,591.
• Approved the rate for Linda Leitzel at SG-02A(01) ($15.00/hour) as on-call/occasional Tipstaff, effective October 31, 2022, replacing K. Prestia, with a 2022 salary budget savings of $1,692.
• Approved the appointment of Chelsey A. Foust as full-time UPI Officer/Clean & Green & GIS Backup at SG-07A(01) ($19.87/hour), effective October 31, 2022, with a 2022 salary budget impact of $581 and annualized 2023 impact of $3,919.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the proposed 2023 county budget for five departments: Veterans Affairs, Drug & Alcohol, Transportation, Aging, and Adult Services. The board will also discuss updates and schedule additional budget meetings. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• 2023 budget review for Veterans Affairs, Drug & Alcohol, Transportation, Aging, and Adult Services
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Budget meeting schedule for October 27, November 1, and November 2

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to appoint a vice chair, approve rates, and discuss FlexAccess. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appoint John Franek as EBT Vice Chair
• Approve rates (no specific amounts listed)
• Discuss FlexAccess

The Employee Benefits Trust voted to approve an 8.9% increase for 2023 benefit rates. John Franek Jr. was appointed as Vice Chair. The board also discussed a FlexAccess plan with potential savings of $79,000 but a $20,000 cost to the county.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed John Franek Jr. as EBT Vice Chair (motion by Dershem, second by Moser)
• Approved 8.9% increase for 2023 benefit rates (motion by Dershem, second by Franek)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is meeting to review tabled land development plans and time extension requests. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this cycle. The meeting includes updates from the MPO and broadband study.

• Tabled plan: The Cascade Preliminary Land Development Plan (148 residential + 74 non-residential units) in Benner Township
• Tabled plan: G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development (commercial/office) in Benner Township
• Time extension requests for Benner Pike Hotel Land Development (Benner Twp, 1st), Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision (Walker Twp, 2nd), and M&D Storage Phase 2 Land Development (Snow Shoe Twp, 3rd)
• Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2022 has been cancelled

The Centre County Planning Commission granted a waiver from the 90-day review period for The Cascade preliminary land development plan (222 units in Benner Township) to allow more time for plan refinement. The commission also approved three time extension requests for other developments. No new subdivision or land development plans were submitted for this cycle.

• Granted waiver from 90-day review period for The Cascade preliminary land development plan (222 units, Benner Township)
• Approved time extension for Benner Pike Hotel (1st request, no fee)
• Approved time extension for Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision (2nd request, no fee)
• Approved time extension for M&D Storage Phase 2 Land Development (3rd request, no fee)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $63,279 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for a mental health specialist at the Centre County Correctional Facility. They also adopted a resolution supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial and appointed Ed Stoddard to the America250PA County Advisory Committee. Multiple contracts and grants were added to next week's consent agenda, including $10,392 for iPads for the coroner's office and $228,773 for emergency communications projects.

• Approved $63,279 Byrne JAG grant for mental health specialist at correctional facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22 of 2022 supporting America250PA and appointed Ed Stoddard to advisory committee (unanimous)
• Approved $10,392 for eight iPad Pros and accessories for coroner's office (added to consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $228,773 PEMA grant for emergency communications projects (added to consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 contract with Reclamere for computer asset destruction (added to consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $29,333 contract with Connect America for personal emergency response systems (added to consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $65,807.50 in-kind purchase of four vehicles from Penn State (unanimous)
• Approved $47,000 in Liquid Fuels for Patton Township road improvements and other township payments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the 2023 county budget, focusing on the Probation Department's request to reclassify a position from Department Clerk 3 to fiscal technician. No formal votes were taken; the Board stated they would follow up on the request. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 2:27 PM.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only
• Board will follow up on Probation Department's reclassification request

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve the minutes from September 27, 2022, and to take action on the Benecon renewal, 2023 rates, and the Health Savings Account (HSA) amount for the 2023 plan year. The agenda lists these items as new business, with specific dollar amounts to be determined during the meeting.

• Approve minutes from September 27, 2022
• Benecon renewal discussion
• Action to approve rates for 2023
• Action to approve HSA amount for 2023 plan year

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to consider amending its appeal procedures to require six copies of all appraisals or supporting evidence, and to discuss revising the Decision Order notification. The board will also hear 2023 real estate appeals and render decisions on pending appeals. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each official action.

• Consider amending appeal procedures to require six copies of appraisals or supporting evidence
• Discussion on revising Decision Order notification
• 2023 real estate appeals to be heard
• Render appeal decisions

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the proposed 2023 county budget for the Recorder of Deeds, CCCF, Emergency Management Agency, and Facilities Management. The meeting includes public comment periods and a schedule for additional budget meetings in the coming weeks.

• 2023 budget review for Recorder of Deeds, CCCF, Emergency Management Agency, and Facilities Management
• Public comment allowed on agenda and non-agenda items
• Budget meeting schedule for October 18, 19, and 27, 2022

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to receive monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, population, and medical services. They will also discuss old business such as COVID-19 operations and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) funding, and consider a new policy review and risk assessment by attorney David J. MacMain through PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP).

• Policy Review & Risk Assessment by Attorney David J. MacMain through PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP)
• COVID-19 Correctional Facility's Operation: programming, future consideration, vaccine
• MAT Update: cost & funding
• Monthly reports: Mental Health, COMPASS Program, Decision Points, WR/Community Reentry, Facility Population, Data Collections, BMS Status, Co-Occurring Disorder, Suicide, Detox, FIMAT, PrimeCare Report, Grievance Report, CBC Report
• Monthly reports: Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, CentrePeace

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors heard public comments from citizens urging the board to address the lack of outdoor recreation for incarcerated individuals. Commissioner Pipe noted the board is working on reentry and reform, and mentioned a Behavioral Health Court will launch in January. The board also received monthly reports on mental health, population, and medical services from the Warden and PrimeCare.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard public comments on lack of outdoor recreation for incarcerated individuals
• Discussed a grant for a Public Defender caseworker that was not approved; now seeking general fund approval
• Announced Behavioral Health Court launch in January 2023, led by Judge Oliver
• Received monthly reports on mental health, population, and medical services
• Discussed COVID-19 operations, including in-person programming and vaccine clinics
• Discussed Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program costs and funding
• Announced policy review by PCoRP attorney at no charge

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the 2023 county budget for six departments: Prothonotary, Elections, GIS, ITS/Record Management, Emergency Communications, and Domestic Relations. The agenda also includes a schedule of upcoming budget meetings for other departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• 2023 budget review for Prothonotary, Elections, GIS, ITS/Record Management, Emergency Communications, and Domestic Relations
• Public comment allowed on agenda and non-agenda items
• Budget meeting schedule for October 12-27, 2022, covering additional departments

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review 2023 budget proposals from the Prothonotary, Elections, GIS, ITS/Record Management, Emergency Communications, and Domestic Relations departments. No formal votes were taken on the proposals; discussions included potential fee increases, new positions, and equipment purchases. The board agreed to follow up on several items, including a new GIS position and salary adjustments for Domestic Relations.

• Discussed Prothonotary's plan to increase fee bill and implement Teleo Soft e-filing system
• Discussed Elections budget adjustments including $230,000 reduction and $50,000 equipment budget
• Discussed GIS request for an additional full-time position with fieldwork duties
• Discussed ITS/Record Management digitization and potential $1.1 million project
• Discussed Emergency Communications tower repairs and freezing of 18th personnel position
• Discussed Domestic Relations salary grade changes and job description updates

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in State College, PA, and via video conference. The agenda includes a vote on the September 14 minutes, committee reports, old and new business such as officer elections and the 2023 meeting schedule, and public comments. No major funding or policy decisions are listed beyond the routine items.

• Vote on minutes of September 14, 2022
• Officer elections
• Provider network changes
• PAYS data summary
• Council meeting schedule 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 4 of 2022, setting salaries for elected row officers starting in 2024 with a 3% annual increase or inflation rate (whichever is less) and a one-time $2,000 base increase for the first year. They also approved a $2.15 million bridge construction inspection contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., a $3 million CVIM clinic expansion project, and various human services contracts. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 4 of 2022 setting row officer salaries with 3% annual cap (unanimous)
• Approved $2,148,818 bridge construction inspection contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000,000 CVIM clinic expansion project with $3,141,925 matching funds (unanimous)
• Approved $35,595 purchase of voting booths and signs from Election IQ LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund application (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Spring Township, State College, and Ferguson Township police grants (unanimous)
• Approved $711,617.73 check run dated October 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting and work session (unanimous)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the Director's report and discuss the Ethel Beaver Fund. The agenda also includes planning for Christmas.

• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Plans for Christmas

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its September 22 meeting, the polling locations for the November 8, 2022 General Election, and the Secure Ballot Collection Plan. The board will also discuss grant updates, including HAVA funds and election security grants. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve polling locations for the 2022 General Election
• Approve Secure Ballot Collection Plan for the 2022 General Election
• Discuss HAVA Act grant funds ($89,411.77) expiring Dec. 31, 2022
• Election Security Grant used to buy Dell computers ($12,314.21), $865.32 remaining
• Approve minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the Secure Ballot Collection Plan for the 2022 General Election by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposing. The board also unanimously approved polling locations for the November 8 election and the minutes from the September 22 meeting. Grant updates were discussed, including HAVA Act funds and Election Integrity Grant Program funds.

• Approved Secure Ballot Collection Plan for 2022 General Election (2-1)
• Approved polling locations for November 8, 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple personnel requisitions, job description revisions, and a new compensation policy. They will also consider approving meeting minutes and a satisfaction piece for a property. The agenda is primarily administrative and routine.

• Approve personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer at Correctional Facility
• Approve temporary Elections Worker appointments and appointment of Diane L. Lomison at $15.00/hour
• Approve revisions to Director-Emergency Services job description and temporary assignment for Jody Lair at $33.31/hour
• Approve new Compensation and Classification Administration Policy and sunset old policies
• Approve satisfaction piece for Justin J. Bush for property at 502 Berkley Street, Philipsburg

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel requisitions, job description revisions, and a new Compensation and Classification Administration Policy. They also tabled two Aging Department items for a Senior Center Assistant position and requisition. All decisions were made by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
• Approved personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer at Correctional Facility
• Approved three Elections & Voter Registration items including temporary worker requisitions and appointment
• Approved Emergency Services items including job description revision, personnel requisition for Director, and temporary assignment for Interim Director
• Approved revisions to GIS Technician job description
• Approved Aging item 3 (personnel requisition for Aging Care Manager 2) and tabled Aging items 1-2 (new job description and requisition for Senior Center Assistant)
• Approved rescission of previously approved revisions to Planner job description
• Approved new Compensation and Classification Administration Policy and sunset of prior Classification Plan and Salary Administration policies

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and vote on several personnel items, including creating new positions, approving appointments and pay rates, and a promotion. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a rescission of a wage step increase. Public comment is permitted.

• Creation of on-call Senior Court Consultant position at $37.20/hour
• Appointment of Terry Trude to Senior Court Consultant at $37.20/hour
• Promotion of Megan McGoron to Deputy District Attorney at $37.98/hour
• Creation of full-time Senior Center Assistant in Aging department
• Rescind wage step increase for Planner – Housing & Community Development

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel items, including the creation of an on-call Senior Court Consultant position and appointments in Probation, a promotion in the District Attorney's office, a new Prothonotary Clerk, and overtime for Children & Youth Services supervisors. A request to create a full-time Senior Center Assistant in Aging was tabled pending budget impact details.

• Approved creation of on-call Senior Court Consultant and appointments for Probation (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Megan McGoron to Deputy District Attorney-Trial Division (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Stacey Yurick as full-time Prothonotary Clerk (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of full-time Senior Center Assistant in Aging pending budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved overtime for Children & Youth Services supervisors up to 15 hours per pay period (unanimous)
• Approved rescission of wage step increase for Planner in Planning (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is sponsoring a virtual presentation on Plans of Safe Care in place of its monthly meeting. The presentation will define what a Plan of Safe Care is, when it is needed, and who is responsible for creating and monitoring it. There is no registration fee.

• Virtual presentation on Plans of Safe Care
• Presenter: Tara Peters of Centre County Children & Youth Services
• No registration fee
• Registration via Sheila Stevenson's email

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to hear reports on senior centers, transportation, programs, RSVP, and protective services. Members will also discuss updates from the PA Council on Aging, flier distribution, and clarify terms for council membership. New business includes plans for members to visit senior centers and ride with meal delivery drivers.

• Report on protective services and protective services task force by Sheera Corrigan
• Update on flier distribution by Carol Hine and Mary Hart
• Clarification of Advisory Council membership terms and commissioner notification procedure
• Plans for council members to visit senior centers and ride with meal delivery drivers

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Sheriff's Department to purchase updated radios, body cameras, in-car cameras, printers, and a drone. They also approved a $132,665 bridge inspection contract with EADS Group, a letter of support for a Youth Service Bureau violence prevention grant, and a $493,804 check run. Numerous human services contracts were added to the next consent agenda, including foster care and mental health service renewals.

• Approved $300K grant application for sheriff's equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $132,665 bridge inspection contract with EADS Group (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Youth Service Bureau violence prevention grant (unanimous)
• Approved $493,804 check run (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorship for 2022 General Election coverage (unanimous)
• Added 911 capital asset inventory contract with Mission Critical Partners to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Caregivers America medication management contract to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added 16 Children and Youth Services contract renewals to consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on October 4, 2022, hearing presentations from the Sheriff's office and Penn State Extension. No votes were taken on budget items; the board will continue budget discussions at future meetings.

• No decisions were made; the session was informational only.
• Board recessed at 3:07 PM and reconvened at 3:26 PM.
• Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 3:52 PM.

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the August 25, 2022 meeting minutes and discuss several financial matters. They will receive updates on the ERP system, investments, interest earnings, and the single audit, and will consider a request for qualifications (RFQ) for auditing services. The committee will also review financial reports for August and discuss fiduciary concerns for elected officials.

• Approve minutes from August 25, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• RFQ for Auditing Services
• ERP System Update
• Investment Update
• Financial Reports for August

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to consider changes to employee benefits, including dental coverage, voluntary insurance providers, and flexible spending account limits. They will also receive updates on fertility benefits and open enrollment dates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve change to Delta Dental maximum allowance and add orthodontia coverage
• Approve switching voluntary insurance companies to R&B Insurance Services, LLC, One America, and APL
• Approve FSA minimum and maximum contribution amounts
• Discuss fertility benefit update
• Discuss open enrollment dates

The Employee Benefits Trust approved two Delta Dental plan options, switched voluntary benefit providers, and set 2023 FSA limits. The board also discussed fertility benefits but took no action, and scheduled open enrollment for October 24 through November 11.

• Approved Delta Dental plan options 2 and 3 (unanimous)
• Approved changing voluntary benefit companies to R&B Insurance Services, One America, and APL (unanimous)
• Approved FSA minimum of $250 and maximum of $2000 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a grant extension for the Centre County HOPE Initiative COAP Projects, totaling $114,356 through September 2023. They also approved the sale of 35 county vehicles at auction, purchase of 8 vehicles from Penn State for $131,626, and a letter of support for a federal middle-mile fiber grant. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved $114,356 grant extension for PCCD HOPE Initiative COAP Projects (unanimous)
• Approved legal notice for sale of 35 county vehicles at auction, cost not to exceed $12,100 (unanimous)
• Approved $131,626 purchase of 5 Jeep Patriots and 3 Ford Interceptors from Penn State (unanimous)
• Approved PCM LLC as participating lender for First Time Home Buyer Program (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for NTIA Middle Mile Grant for fiber build with FirstLight (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including housing rehab projects, courthouse floor cleaning contract, and other items (unanimous)
• Approved $1,362,305.77 check run (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day and Day of Caring (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is meeting to review proposed bylaw amendments, consider preliminary approval for preserving the Joanne Fisher Farm, and handle routine business. The board will also approve minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting and hear public comment.

• Consider preliminary approval to take Joanne Fisher Farm on Halfmoon Valley Road out of ranked order in 2023, contingent on available State and County funds
• Review proposed amendments to bylaws to align with Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requirements
• Approval of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 5-minute limit per person

The board granted preliminary approval to preserve a 166-acre farm on Halfmoon Valley Road, contingent on available funding. They also approved the minutes from the May 26 meeting and adopted proposed changes to the bylaws, with one dissenting vote. The coordinator reported on a soil health event and the upcoming survey bid deadline.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved proposed changes to Article II of the bylaws (1 no vote)
• Granted preliminary approval to preserve Joanne Fisher's 166-acre farm on Halfmoon Valley Road, contingent on available funding

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the vote-by-mail envelope package, the Election Day ballot layout, and an agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for vote-by-mail processing. They will also discuss rental options for a ballot scanning/sorting machine from Tritek Technologies, with a total cost of $243,747.93.

• Approve vote-by-mail envelope package from Phoenix Graphics
• Approve Election Day ballot layout
• Approve function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote-by-mail processing room (Nov 3-10, 2022)
• Consider rental options for Tritek Technologies ballot scanning/sorting machine, total cost $243,747.93 (County $154,336.16, HAVA grant $89,411.77)
• Poll worker training scheduled for Oct 25-27 at The Penn Stater

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the vote-by-mail envelope package, the Election Day ballot layout for the 2022 General Election, and a function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for vote-by-mail processing. The board also voted unanimously to permanently table an agreement with Tritek Technologies for a ballot scanning/sorting machine. The meeting included public comments on ballot drop boxes and election integrity.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved vote-by-mail envelope package (unanimous)
• Approved Election Day ballot layout for 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for vote-by-mail processing (unanimous)
• Permanently tabled Tritek Technologies ballot scanning/sorting machine agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving Ordinance 4 of 2022, which sets salaries for county offices, and will act on numerous personnel items including hires, promotions, and requisitions across departments. They will also consider contracts, including one with Calm.com for a wellness app, and revisions to the COVID-19 masking policy.

• Ordinance 4 of 2022 establishing county office salaries
• Contract with Calm.com, Inc. for $4,096.46
• Personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer, Aging Care Manager, Caseworkers, and others
• Promotions and title changes for several county employees
• Revisions to COVID-19 Universal Masking policy

The Board unanimously approved advertising Ordinance 4 of 2022, which sets salaries for county elected officials and row officers with a 3% annual increase starting in 2024 and a $2,000 base salary increase. The board also approved numerous personnel items, including hires, promotions, and requisitions across multiple departments, as well as a contract with Calm.com for employee wellness services.

• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 4 of 2022 (salary increases for elected officials and row officers) (unanimous)
• Approved $3,311.50 educational program support check for Danielle Fox (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved multiple personnel actions in Aging, Children & Youth Services, MH/ID/EI, Planning, Public Defender, and Tax Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Calm.com, Inc. for $4,096.46 (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Child Welfare Information System (unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Land Preservation Board appointments and resignation (unanimous)
• Approved revised COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and vote on multiple personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and temporary overtime extensions for correctional facility staff. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve rate for Erica R. Heane as Department Clerk 3 at $16.36/hour, effective Oct 3, 2022
• Approve promotion of Christopher Baughman to Enforcement Officer at $21.03/hour
• Approve overtime extension for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and Food Service Manager through Dec 31, 2022
• Approve promotion of Driss Benaija to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security (no pay change)
• Approve temporary increase in hours for Aging Case Aide 1 from 20 to 37.5 hours/week

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved a series of personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and overtime extensions for courts, the correctional facility, sheriff's office, conservation district, and human services. All votes were unanimous with no public comment or additions to the agenda.

• Approved rate for Erica R. Heane as Department Clerk 3 in Court Administration at $16.36/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion/transfer of Christopher Baughman to Enforcement Officer in Domestic Relations at $21.03/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nathan Shervinski to Juvenile Probation Supervisor and rate for Madison P. Allen as Department Clerk 3 in Probation (unanimous)
• Approved overtime extension for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and Food Service Manager Kevin Brindle through December 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved promotions and status changes for Driss Benaija, Jeffrey Jones, Ronald Schall, and Robert Noel in the Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary Senior Advisor position in Conservation District at $30.00/hour through December 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary hours increase for Aging Case Aide 1 and promotion of Kevin Kiehl to Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services at $23.22/hour (unanimous)
• Approved wage step increase for Betsy Barndt, Sr. Planner 1, to $26.33/hour (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing preliminary and final land development plans and a waiver request. The body will also consider eight time extension requests for various projects across multiple townships.

• The Cascade: Preliminary Land Development Plan for 222 units in Benner Township
• Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church: Final Land Development Plan for 1 building in Benner Township
• DBRA Enterprises, L.P.: Waiver request for a sketch plan for five self-storage buildings in Potter Township
• Eight time extension requests for projects in Penn, Taylor, Benner, and Potter Townships
• G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development: Tabled plan for 1 commercial/office building in Benner Township

The Centre County Planning Commission tabled the preliminary land development plan for The Cascade, a 222-unit mixed-use project in Benner Township, to allow more time for review. The commission granted conditional final plan approval for a new church building for Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church, subject to outstanding reviews. It also recommended a waiver to allow a self-storage facility in Potter Township to skip the preliminary plan stage and proceed directly to a final plan. Several time extensions for previously approved plans were granted.

• Tabled The Cascade preliminary land development plan (222 units, Benner Twp.) for further review
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church (1 building, Benner Twp.)
• Recommended waiver of preliminary plan format for DBRA Enterprises self-storage facility (5 buildings, Potter Twp.)
• Approved 8 time extension requests for various subdivision and land development plans

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting a new municipal waste management ordinance, approve a $2.1 million bridge rehabilitation contract, and consider several other contracts and agreements. The board will also act on a $1.47 million check run and add multiple items to next week's consent agenda.

• Adopt Ordinance 3 of 2022, a second amended municipal waste management ordinance
• Approve $2,148,818 contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for 2018 Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project
• Approve $100,000 in Liquid Fuels funds to Millheim Borough for Park Road Bridge rehabilitation
• Approve $65,740 in CASH Program housing rehabilitation projects
• Approve $1,468,570.55 check run

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022, a second amended municipal waste management ordinance replacing the 2003 version. They also approved a $2,148,818 contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for the 2018 Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project. Several other contracts and agreements were approved or added to the consent agenda, including a $132,665 bridge inspection agreement with EADS Group, Inc. and $65,740 in CASH Program housing rehabilitation grants.

• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022 (waste management) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,148,818 contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for bridge rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Tabled RFQ for professional auditing services until November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of RFP for ERP software and implementation services (unanimous)
• Approved $132,665 bridge inspection agreement with EADS Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $65,740 in CASH Program housing rehabilitation grants (added to consent agenda)
• Approved $100,000 in Liquid Fuels funds to Millheim Borough for Park Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Centre County Conservation District as lead for Phase 3 WIP CAP (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving temporary and permanent polling location changes, ballot quantities for the November 8, 2022 General Election, a ballot scanning/sorting machine agreement with Tritek Technologies costing $184,095, and the Ballot Return and Collection Plan. They will also review requirements for the Election Integrity Grant Program.

• Temporary change for Precinct 48 to American Legion Post 245, 1950 Pine Hall Rd, State College
• Permanent changes for Precincts 22 and 32 to St. Andrew's Evangelical Church, 208 W Foster Ave, State College
• Approve ballot quantities for the General Election
• Agreement with Tritek Technologies for ballot scanner/sorter: $184,095 plus $30,724.20 annual maintenance for years 2 and 3
• Approve Ballot Return and Collection Plan for 2022 General Election

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2022 General Election with amendments, voting 2-1. The board also unanimously approved temporary and permanent polling location changes, ballot quantities, and minutes from the prior meeting. An agreement with Tritek Technologies for a ballot scanning/sorting machine was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved temporary polling location change for Precinct 48 to American Legion Post 245 (unanimous)
• Approved permanent polling location changes for Precincts 22 and 32 to St. Andrew's Evangelical Church (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities for November 8, 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Tabled agreement with Tritek Technologies for ballot scanning/sorting machine ($184,095 plus annual maintenance) (unanimous)
• Approved Ballot Return and Collection Plan for 2022 General Election with amendments (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved completing requirements for Election Integrity Grant Program 75-day report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel items, including new job descriptions and personnel requisitions for positions in the Commissioners' office and Human Services departments. The meeting includes public comment and follows standard procedural rules.

• Approve minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Approve revised job description for Human Services Administrator (SG-22)
• Approve new job description and requisition for Communications Coordinator (SG-12)
• Approve new job description for Deputy Human Services Administrator (Adult Services)
• Approve personnel requisition for Administrator 3 in Children & Youth Services (SG-20)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel items, including revisions to the Human Services Administrator job description, a new Communications Coordinator position, and new job descriptions and requisitions for Adult Services, Children & Youth Services, and MH/ID/EI. The meeting was called to order at 10:19 AM and adjourned at 10:22 AM with no public comment or additions to the agenda.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting unanimously
• Approved revisions to Human Services Administrator job description (SG-22) effective September 25, 2022
• Approved new Communications Coordinator job description (SG-12) effective September 15, 2022
• Approved personnel requisition for full-time Communications Coordinator (SG-12) effective September 15, 2022
• Approved new Deputy Human Services Administrator job description (Adult Services) effective October 9, 2022
• Approved personnel requisition for Administrator 3 (Children & Youth Services) effective September 15, 2022
• Approved new Administrator MH/ID/EI D&A job description (SG-20) effective September 15, 2022
• Approved personnel requisition for full-time Administrator MH/ID/EI D&A (SG-20) effective September 15, 2022

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving a new salary scale effective September 25, 2022, along with several personnel actions including reclassifications, promotions, and temporary assignments. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting.

• Proposed salary scale effective September 25, 2022, pay period 21
• Reclassification of Human Services Administrator from SG-21 to SG-22
• Reclassification of Deputy County Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Public Defender, and First Assistant District Attorney from SG-21 to SG-22
• Promotion of Julia Sprinkle to Human Services Administrator at $46.33/hour, with 2022 budget impact of $5,680
• Creation of full-time Communications Coordinator at SG-12

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved a new salary scale effective September 25, 2022, and several personnel actions including reclassifications of key positions (Human Services Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Public Defender, First Assistant District Attorney) and promotions. The board also created a new Communications Coordinator position and approved temporary assignments for interim administrators in Children & Youth Services and MH/ID/EI.

• Approved new salary scale effective September 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Human Services Administrator from SG-21 to SG-22 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Deputy County Administrator from SG-21 to SG-22 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Chief Financial Officer from SG-21 to SG-22 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Chief Public Defender from SG-21 to SG-22 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of First Assistant District Attorney from SG-21 to SG-22 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Communications Coordinator at SG-12 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary assignments for Leah Raker (Interim Administrator 3-C&YS) and Catherine Arbogast (Interim Administrator MH/ID/EI D&A) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting Resolution 21 of 2022 to use electronic online bidding, approve revisions to the COVID-19 universal masking policy, and add several contracts to next week's consent agenda, including a five-year renewal with the Centre County Airport Authority for deputy sheriff services. They will also consider approving liquid fuels applications for road projects and a check run of $656,839.73.

• Resolution 21 of 2022: intent to utilize electronic online bidding
• COVID-19 Pandemic Universal Masking Policy revisions
• Sheriff contract renewal with Centre County Airport Authority (5-year, hourly rates $35.81-$41.09)
• Iron Mountain offsite records management contract renewal ($68,000)
• Liquid Fuels applications: Snow Shoe Borough $84,094 (West Sunset Ave), Howard Township $55,000 (Mount Eagle Road TR535)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 21 of 2022 to allow electronic online bidding and approved revisions to the COVID-19 Pandemic Universal Masking Policy. Several contracts were added to next week's consent agenda, including a five-year deputy sheriff agreement with Centre County Airport Authority and a records management renewal with Iron Mountain. The Board also unanimously approved Liquid Fuels applications for Snow Shoe Borough and Howard Township, and a check run of $656,839.73.

• Adopted Resolution 21 of 2022 authorizing electronic online bidding (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Pandemic Universal Masking Policy (unanimous)
• Added five-year deputy sheriff contract renewal with Centre County Airport Authority to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Iron Mountain records management contract renewal ($68,000) to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added PCoRP loss prevention grant submission ($5,183.32) to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Housing Transitions contract addenda (i-iii, v) to consent agenda; tabled item iv (unanimous)
• Approved Liquid Fuels applications: $84,094 for Snow Shoe Borough, $55,000 for Howard Township (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $656,839.73 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Public comment will be taken on agenda items before any official action. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations. They discussed $31.5 million in total funds, with $12.1 million committed, and considered revenue loss estimates. Two funding requests were denied: Moshannon Valley EMS ($200,000 for a building facility) and Penn Township ($50,000-$70,000 for a park), with letters stating no funds available. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was procedural and adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed ARPA fund status: $31.5M total, $12.1M committed
• Denied Moshannon Valley EMS $200K request for building facility
• Denied Penn Township $50K-$70K request for park recreational area
• Adjourned meeting at 12:23 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of personnel actions, including multiple corrections officer appointments and promotions, as well as a contract renewal with Travelers Insurance for a Privacy/Security Policy. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes and reports on judicial and row office personnel items.

• Approve 10 full-time Corrections Officer appointments at $21.00/hour, effective September 19, 2022
• Approve appointment of Samuel L. Goodwin as full-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator at $19.87/hour
• Approve contract renewal with Travelers Insurance for Privacy/Security Policy, $50,000 for one year
• Approve satisfaction piece for Michael L. Kelley for property at 335 E. Lamb Street, Bellefonte
• Approve revisions to GIS Director/Coordinator job description

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a series of personnel items including hiring and promotions for Corrections, Elections, Human Services, and other departments, as well as a contract renewal with Travelers Insurance for a Privacy/Security Policy. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 10 personnel requisitions and appointments for Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of temporary Elections Worker and full-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to GIS Director/Coordinator job description (unanimous)
• Approved promotions for two Adult Services caseworkers (unanimous)
• Approved promotion for Children & Youth Services caseworker (unanimous)
• Approved appointment for MH/ID/EI caseworker (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract renewal with Travelers Insurance for Privacy/Security Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including a lateral transfer, a promotion, and a new probation officer hire. These are routine administrative personnel decisions with specified salary and budget impacts.

• Lateral transfer of Jody Knoffsinger to Magisterial District Court Secretary at $17.88/hour, no pay change
• Promotion of Lindsay Klobe to Bookkeeper/Clerk at $17.53/hour
• New hire Alexa R. Corman as Probation Officer 1 at $21.03/hour, appointed by President Judge Pamela Ruest
• Approval of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved three personnel actions: a lateral transfer for Jody Knoffsinger from Probation to MDJ Bellefonte, a promotion for Lindsay Klobe to Bookkeeper/Clerk in Probation, and a new hire rate for Alexa R. Corman as Probation Officer 1. The meeting lasted two minutes with no public comment.

• Approved lateral transfer of Jody Knoffsinger from Probation to MDJ Bellefonte Secretary at same rate ($17.88/hr), effective September 6, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved promotion of Lindsay Klobe to Bookkeeper/Clerk in Probation at $17.53/hr, effective September 6, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved rate of $21.03/hr for Alexa R. Corman as Probation Officer 1, effective September 19, 2022 (unanimous).

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to review routine monthly reports on jail operations, including mental health, reentry programs, population, and grievances. They will also discuss ongoing COVID-19 operations and future considerations, and hear updates from criminal justice planning and community partners. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, reentry, population, and grievances
• COVID-19 correctional facility operations and future considerations
• COVID-19 vaccine update
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace
• Next meeting scheduled for October 13, 2022

The Prison Board of Inspectors voted unanimously to approve the minutes from August 11, 2022. The meeting consisted primarily of monthly reports from the Warden, PrimeCare, and other agencies, with no substantive decisions made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 (unanimous)

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear program reports, and discuss old and new business. Key discussions include addressing repeated board member absences and defining the board's role and goals. The meeting is largely procedural with program updates.

• Discussion on addressing repeated absences by board members per bylaws
• Program reports from Director, Senior Centers/Transportation, RSVP, and Veterans Affairs
• Updates on regional and state Council on Aging
• Outreach subcommittee update on flier distribution and Grange Fair table

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding a virtual meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates on professional breakfasts, family engagement, and the LICC interagency agreement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• LICC Resource Book discussion
• Updates for professional breakfasts
• LICC Interagency Agreement review

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,148,818 contract for bridge rehabilitation, adopting a resolution to use Act 13 funds for three local bridges, and advertising a new municipal waste management ordinance. The board will also act on several smaller contracts, including software and grant agreements, and approve the check run and minutes.

• Contract award to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for $2,148,818 for the 2018 Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project
• Resolution 20 of 2022 to use Act 13 'At Risk Local Bridge' funding for three bridges
• Ordinance 3 of 2022, a Second Amended and Restated Municipal Waste Management Ordinance
• Contract with Milliman for OPEB GASB 75 valuation, $19,343 for 2023-2024
• Check run of $623,724.35 dated September 2, 2022

The Board unanimously approved a $2,148,818 contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for the 2018 Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project, funded partly by Act 13 'At Risk Local Bridge' funds. They also adopted a new Municipal Waste Management Ordinance (Ordinance 3 of 2022) to keep waste in Pennsylvania, and approved several contracts and reports including a Drug & Alcohol annual report and a PEMA hazardous material grant.

• Approved $2,148,818 contract award to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for bridge rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022, second amended waste management ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20 of 2022 for Act 13 bridge funding (unanimous)
• Approved Drug & Alcohol FY 2021-2022 annual report ($1,595,858 expenses) (unanimous)
• Approved PEMA Hazardous Material Response Fund grant of $14,074 (unanimous)
• Approved IDIS online access for Danielle Rippon for CDBG program (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $623,724.35 (unanimous)
• Added contracts with Milliman, Western PA School of Deaf, NextRequest, and Optisigns to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting two resolutions: one expanding the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program to include multi-family buildings and resiliency improvements, and another adopting the Tax Assessment and Tax Claim Fee Schedules. The Board will also vote on a contract with Massaro CM Services, LLC as Construction Manager for the Centre Crest Renovations Project, and approve a $1.56 million annual report for Drug & Alcohol services. A large consent agenda includes numerous human services contract renewals and extensions, plus a $361,218.39 check run.

• Resolution 18 of 2022: Amends Resolution 17 of 2020 to expand C-PACE eligibility for multi-family commercial buildings, indoor air quality, and resiliency improvements.
• Resolution 19 of 2022: Adopts the Tax Assessment and Tax Claim Fee Schedules.
• Approve AIA C132 contract with Massaro CM Services, LLC as Construction Manager for the Centre Crest Renovations Project.
• Approve Drug & Alcohol FY 2021-2022 Annual Report with a contract total of $1,560,550.17.
• Approve consent agenda including contract renewals for mental health services (Strawberry Fields, Inc. $1,323,319) and housing services (Housing Transitions, Inc. $385,415).

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 18 of 2022 expanding the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE) to include multi-family buildings, indoor air quality, and resiliency improvements. They also approved a construction manager contract with Massaro CM Services for the Centre Crest Renovations Project, adopted tax collection fee schedules, and approved multiple human services contract renewals and extensions. The Drug & Alcohol annual report was tabled until next week.

• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2022 expanding C-PACE eligibility (unanimous)
• Approved AIA C132 contract with Massaro CM Services for Centre Crest Renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2022 adopting Tax Collection and Tax Claim Fee Schedules (unanimous)
• Tabled Drug & Alcohol fiscal year 2021-2022 Annual Report ($1,560,550.17) until next week (unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions for ESG-CV1 ($477,759) and ESG-CV2 ($182,691) with DCED (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including grants, contracts, and service renewals (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation facade/planning grants and Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $361,218.39 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes, several personnel actions including promotions, new hires, and pay rate adjustments, and corrections to the Archer Compensation and Classification Study. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Promotion of Eliza Shaw to Specialty Court Probation Officer 2 at $23.38/hour, retroactive to Aug 22, 2022
• New hire Lisa A. Waite as Office Coordinator Probation at $19.87/hour, effective Aug 29, 2022
• New hire Lindsay E. Hoppe as Law Clerk at $23.38/hour, effective Sept 1, 2022
• Approval of on-call pay for Children & Youth Supervisors, with 2022 budget impact of $8,528
• Corrections to Archer Study for positions at Correctional Facility and Tax Assessment, and step placement for Jolene Smith

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel items, including promotions, new hires, and pay corrections for courts, Children & Youth Services, and Human Resources. All actions were approved without public comment or additions to the agenda.

• Approved promotion of Eliza Shaw to Specialty Court Probation Officer 2 at $23.38/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Lisa A. Waite as Office Coordinator Probation at $19.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Lindsay E. Hoppe as Law Clerk at $23.38/hour (unanimous)
• Approved on-call pay for Children & Youth Services Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved correction to Archer Study for Accounting Clerk 3 to Administrative Assistant-CCCF (unanimous)
• Approved correction to Archer Study for Office Supervisor 1 to Office Supervisor 2-Tax Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved step placement correction for Jolene Smith to $25.64/hour (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from its July 28, 2022 meeting by unanimous vote. Members received updates on the ERP system RFP (targeting September 13 Board of Commissioners agenda) and the Centre Crest bond issuance (funds received and invested). Baker Tilley presented the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, noting a positive unrestricted net position of $12.7 million and an overall net position improvement of $4.4 million, with the Single Audit about 80% complete and no findings anticipated. The committee also reviewed July financial reports, highlighting departments near or over the 58% budget benchmark for expenditures and revenues, and discussed salary increase cost distribution.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel requisitions, including new hires and promotions across departments, as well as revisions to the Mandated/On-Call Payment policy and the COVID-19 Leave Directive. The board will also vote on a letter of support for renaming an unnamed tributary to Sleepy Creek. The agenda is largely routine administrative items.

• Approve personnel requisitions for two full-time Corrections Officers at SG-N10
• Approve revisions to Mandated/On-Call Payment policy, effective retro to August 14, 2022
• Approve appointment of Kristy K. Catalano as on-call Office Floater at $15.00/hour
• Approve promotions for Dorothy VanDyke and Nicole Flick to Caseworker 2 at $19.87/hour
• Approve letter of support for renaming Pennsylvania Unnamed Tributary 23069 to Sleepy Creek

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel requisitions, including new hires and promotions across departments, revisions to the Mandated/On-Call Payment policy and COVID-19 Leave Directive, and a letter of support for renaming an unnamed tributary to Sleepy Creek. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned after 14 minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved two Corrections Officer requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved two medical leave extensions for Conservation District employee (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Elections Worker requisition (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Mandated/On-Call Payment policy and appointment of Office Floater (unanimous)
• Approved two Caseworker promotions in Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved two appointments in MH/ID/EI and two Vehicle Operator appointments in Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for renaming Pennsylvania Unnamed Tributary 23069 to Sleepy Creek (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet via teleconference to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation of the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update regarding SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including entering contract negotiations for bridge rehabilitation, approving resolutions and applications for a Community Development Block Grant, and authorizing numerous human services contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a check run, and a consent agenda with various administrative items.

• Bridge rehabilitation bundle project in Curtin, Miles, and Spring Townships
• Resolution 15 of 2022 authorizing CDBG application submission
• CDBG 2022 grant application totaling $464,918
• PCCD grant renewal for Victim Witness Office totaling $311,075
• Juvenile probation services grant agreement totaling $104,043

The Board voted unanimously to enter contract negotiations with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for the Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project, despite the lowest bid of $2,148,818 being $662,658 over budget. The Board also approved letters of solicitation for 2023 Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use programs, adopted three resolutions (15, 16, and 17 of 2022) related to a CDBG application and officer appointments, and approved the August 19 check run of $1,857,656.20. Numerous contracts and grant agreements were added to next week's consent agenda, including a $311,075 PCCD grant for the Victim Witness Office and multiple human services renewals.

• Approved entering contract negotiations with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for the Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project.
• Approved letters of solicitation to municipalities for 2023 Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use Program applications.
• Adopted Resolution 15 of 2022 authorizing a CDBG application, Resolution 16 of 2022 appointing a Section 504 Compliance Officer, and Resolution 17 of 2022 appointing a Local Fair Housing Officer.
• Approved the Commissioner Chair to sign required documents for the CDBG 2022 application.
• Added a $311,075 PCCD grant renewal for the Victim Witness Office to next week's consent agenda.
• Added a $104,043 grant agreement with the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for probation services to next week's consent agenda.
• Added a $112.50 contract with Optisigns, Inc. for digital signage software to next week's consent agenda.
• Approved the check run of $1,857,656.20 dated August 19, 2022.

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a public meeting from 2:00–3:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of June minutes, a director's report, and an update on the Ethel Beaver Fund. No major decisions or new business items are listed beyond routine administrative matters.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
• Director's report
• Ethel Beaver Fund report under old business
• Virtual meetings via Zoom with public access

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from nine prior meetings and receive an update on the FAQ section of the Centre County Votes website. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approve minutes from April 14, May 17, May 19, May 20, May 24, May 31, June 2, June 6, and August 11, 2022 meetings
• FAQ update for Centre County Votes website
• Public comment period per Sunshine Act

The Centre County Board of Elections met on August 16, 2022, and unanimously approved minutes from nine prior meetings held between April and August 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda included only a discussion of an FAQ update for the Centre County Votes website and a suggestion for a future election information session.

• Approved minutes from April 14, May 17, May 19, May 20, May 24, May 31, June 2, June 6, and August 11, 2022 Board of Elections meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review final land development plans for Belle Rose Townhomes and a Bellefonte Warehouse in Benner Township. The meeting also includes four requests for time extensions regarding various subdivisions.

• Belle Rose Townhomes Final Land Development Plan (10 residential units) in Benner Township
• Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Time extension request: Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, Gregg Township
• Time extension request: The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII, Benner Township
• Time extension request: Aaronsburg Dollar General, Haines Township

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for two land development projects in Benner Township: the Bellefonte Warehouse (a 1,080,289 sq ft fulfillment center) and Belle Rose Townhomes (10 residential units). Both approvals are subject to review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Zoning Officer, completion of pending items, and approval signatures from the Benner Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The commission also approved four time extension requests for previously approved plans and noted the resignation of Anne Messner from the CCMPO.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Bellefonte Warehouse (1 building, 1,080,289 sq ft) in Benner Township
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Belle Rose Townhomes (10 residential units) in Benner Township
• Approved time extensions for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII, Aaronsburg Dollar General, and S&A Homes Subdivision Lot 2RR
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting
• Adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will consider approving Aetna renewal rates for 2023, switching dental coverage to Delta Dental, and authorizing HR to finalize voluntary insurance quotes from R&B Insurance Services. They will also discuss additional fertility coverage and approve minutes from June 9, 2022.

• Approve Aetna renewal rates for 2023
• Approve switching to Delta Dental
• Approve HR to receive final quotes and contracts from R&B Insurance Services, LLC
• Discuss additional fertility coverage
• Approve minutes from June 9, 2022

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust approved covering the 2023 Aetna supplemental retiree rate increase of $11 per member per month, switching dental providers to Delta Dental, and allowing Human Resources to obtain final quotes from R&B Insurance Services for voluntary benefits. The board also discussed but did not decide on adding infertility treatment coverage, requesting cost estimates for various options.

• Approved covering 2023 retiree rate increase ($11/month per member) (unanimous)
• Approved switching dental providers to Delta Dental (unanimous)
• Approved HR to receive final quotes/contracts from R&B Insurance Services (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of contracts, grants, and budget items, including a $168,434 payment for Titan Park Plant 1 improvements and a $830,750 transportation allocation. Several items are slated for the consent agenda, including a $6.15 million human services block grant and various mental health service contracts.

• Approve $168,434 RACP payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements
• Approve $830,750 MATP allocation for FY 2022-2023
• Approve FY 2022-2023 Human Services Block Grant of $6,150,312
• Approve $12,314.21 purchase of Dell computers for SUREVote System
• Approve $607,028.76 check run

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 23-24 Needs Based Budget for Children and Youth Services at $14,360,966, with the county share increasing $52,721 to $2,699,852. They also adopted a proclamation declaring August 19-27, 2022 as Grange Fair Days, approved Snyder County's membership in the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority, and authorized a $7,400 structural evaluation contract for courthouse retaining walls. Several other contracts and agreements were added to the next week's consent agenda, including a $830,750 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation and multiple mental health service renewals.

• Approved FY 23-24 Needs Based Budget for Children and Youth Services ($14,360,966 total, county share $2,699,852) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 27 of 2022 declaring August 19-27 as Grange Fair Days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 14 of 2022 approving Snyder County's membership in SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with CMT Laboratories and PennTerra Engineering for courthouse retaining wall evaluation (up to $10,000) (unanimous)
• Approved submission of RACP Payment #5 for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements ($168,434) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with RBA Professional Data Systems for Register of Wills GUI software enhancement ($3,720) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 22-23 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation ($830,750) added to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for Madisonburg Senior Center with John and Tammy Meyers ($39,276 total for 32 months) added to consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and discussed various ARPA funding requests, but made no formal decisions. They agreed not to fund Haines Woodward's request and the North Central Conservatory's dam stabilization projects at this time, and decided to keep $3 million as a placeholder for Centre Crest renovations. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Declined to fund Haines Woodward's ARPA request (over $200,000) due to CDBG funds
• Declined to fund North Central Conservatory's dam stabilization projects ($163,726)
• Kept $3 million as placeholder for Centre Crest renovations
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee is meeting to approve minutes from a January 2020 meeting, rotate chair and vice-chair positions, review a financial report, and discuss RTK (Right-to-Know) software. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from January 22, 2020 meeting
• Approve rotation of Chair (Jeremy Breon) and Vice-Chair (Colleen Kennedy)
• Review Records Improvement Fund financial report
• Discuss RTK software

The Records Improvement Committee unanimously approved funding for NextRequest, a right-to-know (RTK) request management software, at an annual cost of $8,388 from the IT software budget. The committee also approved minutes from January 2020, rotated chair and vice-chair positions, and approved financial reports for 2020-2022. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from January 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved rotation of Chair and Vice-Chair positions (unanimous)
• Approved Records Improvement Fund Financial Reports for 2020, 2021, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,388/year for NextRequest RTK software for one year (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation of the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Nominations/Election for Chairperson and Vice Chair
• Budget Update — SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion — Community Resource Center

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider recommending that the Board of Commissioners apply for the Act 88 Elections Integrity Grant Program, which would provide $540,987.73 to the county. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other routine business.

• Consider recommendation to apply for Act 88 Elections Integrity Grant Program ($540,987.73)

The Board of Elections voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners apply for the Elections Integrity Grant Program under Act 88, which would provide Centre County with $540,987.73. The funds would cover costs for printing ballots, staff payment, preparation, transportation, and storage of equipment. The recommendation was made after a presentation by Beth Lechman.

• Unanimously recommended applying for $540,987.73 Elections Integrity Grant Program

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial and personnel actions, including a $6.15 million human services block grant plan, a $1.07 million water well rehab grant, and multiple personnel appointments. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing the administrator to execute financial documents up to $15,000, and approve a $24,000 fund transfer for road repairs in Snow Shoe Township.

• Approve $6,150,312 Human Services Block Grant Plan for FY 2022-2023
• Approve $1,074,000 subgrantee agreement with Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority for water well rehab
• Approve Resolution 13 of 2022 authorizing financial documents up to $15,000
• Transfer $24,000 from Kato Road Bridge repairs to PennDOT Multimodal Project in Snow Shoe Township
• Approve check run of $464,988.34

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.07 million subgrantee agreement with Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority for a water well rehabilitation project using CDBG-CV funds. They also approved several personnel actions, contract renewals, and grant applications, including a $6.15 million Human Services Block Grant Plan and an Elections Integrity Grant application for $540,987.73. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $1.07M subgrantee agreement with Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority for water well rehab project (unanimous)
• Approved $6.15M Human Services Block Grant Plan for FY 2022-2023 (added to next week's consent agenda)
• Approved application for $540,987.73 Elections Integrity Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 transfer of Liquid Fuels funds from Kato Road Bridge to Snow Shoe Township multimodal project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13 of 2022 amending financial document authority for Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for two Corrections Officers, a Facilities Technician, and several other positions (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewals with MidPenn Legal Services ($44,758) and Sunny Days Adult Daily Living Center ($34,247) for aging services (added to next week's consent agenda)
• Approved letter of support for 3 Dots Downtown NEA Our Town Grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including a title change for a Paralegal in the District Attorney's office, a lateral transfer for Julia Dellinger from Public Defender to Assistant District Attorney, new hire rates for clerks in the Prothonotary and Courts, and an overtime request for Children & Youth Services supervisors. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting.

• Approve title change for Paralegal 1 to Paralegal in District Attorney's office, effective retro to July 3, 2022
• Approve lateral transfer of Julia Dellinger from Assistant Public Defender to Assistant District Attorney at $28.05/hour, effective August 22, 2022
• Approve rate for Tiffany A. Hogue as Prothonotary Clerk at $16.36/hour, effective August 15, 2022
• Approve rate for Carly E. Croyle as Magisterial District Court Secretary at $17.53/hour, effective August 15, 2022
• Approve overtime for Children & Youth Supervisors up to 15 hours per pay period, retro to August 1 through October 8, 2022

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including a title change for a District Attorney paralegal, a lateral transfer for Julia Dellinger to Assistant District Attorney, new hire rates for several county positions, and overtime for Children & Youth Services supervisors. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved title change for Paralegal 1 to Paralegal in District Attorney's office (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Julia Dellinger to Assistant District Attorney at $28.61/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Tiffany A. Hogue as Prothonotary Clerk at $16.36/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Carly E. Croyle as MDJ Secretary at $17.53/hour (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Diane Bierly to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (unanimous)
• Approved rates for Victoria N. Bonnell and Tina K. Paloskey as Department Clerk 3 (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Temporary Elections Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved overtime for Children & Youth Services Supervisors up to 15 hours per pay period (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, reentry programs, and grievances. They will also discuss old business, particularly COVID-19 operations and future considerations, and hear updates from criminal justice planning and community partners.

• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, Decision Points, reentry, population, and more
• COVID-19 facility operations, programming, and vaccine considerations
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2022, in-person or hybrid

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting. Deputy Irwin announced the Title 37 report returned with 100% compliance, marking the ninth consecutive such inspection. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of monthly reports and updates.

• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted Title 37 report at 100% compliance (9th consecutive)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a vote on the July 13, 2022 minutes. The agenda also includes committee reports, old and new business items such as officer elections and HOPE program updates, and public comment opportunities. No major policy decisions or funding actions are listed.

• Vote on minutes of July 13, 2022 meeting
• Officer elections under old business
• HOPE program updates under new business
• Training opportunities discussion
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Grievance Review Panel

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine updates and reports on transportation, programs, and volunteer services. They will review a caregiver support program audit, meal and aide contracts, and consider new board member applications. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Caregiver Support Program audit review
• Echo Housing update
• Meal contract and Aide contract discussion
• Information table at Grange Fair
• Consideration of new board member applications

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a two-year vehicle maintenance contract with Extreme Towing LLC for its business and paratransit fleets, accept a $130,000 state grant for intermediate punishment programs, and add contracts for IT backup software and a PennDOT driver's license program to next week's consent agenda. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes several human services contracts, and approve a $655,814.09 check run.

• Contract with Extreme Towing LLC for Business and Paratransit Fleet vehicle maintenance, Aug 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024, with rates like $70/hr mechanical for business fleet and $80/hr for paratransit
• Accept $130,000 PCCD grant for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs, DUI Court and Drug Court
• Contract addendum with CDW-G for $6,194.80 for Veeam licenses for Microsoft Office 365 backup
• Contract with PennDOT for incarcerated individuals to apply for Driver's License, PA ID or photo camera card
• Consent agenda includes contracts for Recorder of Deeds software ($1,550), MH/ID services (totaling over $120,000), and HR policy software ($14,164.63)

The Board unanimously approved a two-year vehicle maintenance contract with Extreme Towing LLC for the Business and Paratransit Fleets, with an option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. They also approved a $130,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Intermediate Punishment programs, and added contracts with CDW-G and PennDOT to the next week's consent agenda. The meeting minutes from July 26, 2022, were approved, and a check run of $655,814.09 was authorized.

• Approved contract with Extreme Towing LLC for Business and Paratransit Fleet vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 PCCD grant for Intermediate Punishment programs (unanimous)
• Added CDW-G contract for Veeam licenses to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added PennDOT contract for inmate ID services to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts and renewals (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $655,814.09 dated July 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of personnel items, including several appointments and a transfer at the Correctional Facility, a 911 dispatcher requisition, title changes based on a compensation study, and other departmental actions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods.

• Transfer of James Ard from Deputy Sheriff to Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour, effective Aug 29, 2022
• Appointments of six new Corrections Officers at $21.00/hour, effective Aug 1, 2022
• Personnel requisition for 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator, replacing M. Maynard
• Title changes for three positions based on Archer Compensation and Classification Study
• Revisions to the Electronic Communication policy, effective July 28, 2022

The Salary Board unanimously approved the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes and two personnel actions: a lateral transfer for Casey Glasgow and a new hire rate for Lindsey D. Klobe. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 21, 2022 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Casey Glasgow to Courtroom Technician, no pay change (unanimous)
• Approved starting rate for Lindsey D. Klobe at $16.36/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from its July 21, 2022 meeting and act on two personnel items from the Courts department. One item is a lateral transfer for Casey Glasgow within Court Administration, and the other sets a pay rate for a new Probation department clerk. Public comment is allowed before actions.

• Approve minutes from July 21, 2022 Salary Board meeting
• Lateral transfer of Casey Glasgow to Courtroom Technician at $25.31/hour, effective August 8, 2022
• Set rate for Lindsey D. Klobe at $16.36/hour as Department Clerk 3, effective August 1, 2022

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting and two personnel actions: a lateral transfer for Casey Glasgow and a new hire rate for Lindsey D. Klobe. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Casey Glasgow to Courtroom Technician, no pay change (unanimous)
• Approved starting rate for Lindsey D. Klobe as Department Clerk 3 at $16.36/hour (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is meeting to approve minutes, review proposed bylaw amendments to better align with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, and hear the coordinator's report. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the bylaw review being the only substantive item.

• Review of proposed amendments to bylaws to align with Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requirements
• Approval of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment opportunity (5-minute limit per person)
• Agricultural Land Preservation Coordinator's report

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the June 30, 2022 meeting minutes, receive updates on the ERP system and county borrowing (Centre Crest Bond Issuance), and review financial reports for June. They will also discuss cash flow management. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from June 30, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP system update
• County borrowing update (Centre Crest Bond Issuance)
• Financial reports for June
• Discussion on cash flow management

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 30, 2022 meeting. They received updates on the ERP system RFP progress and the Centre Crest bond issuance, which closed with a final rate of 3.315%. The committee discussed cash flow management, including short-term investment options for $30 million in bond proceeds, but took no formal action on that item.

• Approved minutes of June 30, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:42 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a 60-month copier lease with Topp Business Solutions, adopt a resolution to apply for CDBG-CV funding, and approve several contracts and agreements, including fire protection services and human services letters of agreement. They will also consider housing programs and a check run of $1,565,453.43.

• Copier lease with Topp Business Solutions: $6,158.19/month for 60 months, plus $2,100/month for supplies
• Resolution 12 of 2022: authorize CDBG-CV grant application to PA DCED
• Contract with Clemmer Fire Protection: $16,665 for sprinkler inspections at correctional facility
• Housing: CASH Grant Program $100,000 and First Time Home Buyer Policy with $10,000 loans
• Check run of $1,565,453.43 dated July 22, 2022

The Board unanimously approved a 60-month copier lease with Topp Business Solutions totaling $369,491.40, plus $2,100/month for supplies and maintenance. They also adopted a proclamation for Gastroparesis Awareness Month, authorized a CDBG-CV grant application, and approved several contracts and agreements, including fire protection services, housing programs, and a PennDOT grant extension. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved copier lease contract with Topp Business Solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 26 of 2022 for Gastroparesis Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2022 authorizing CDBG-CV grant application (unanimous)
• Approved fire protection contracts with Clemmer Fire Protection Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved housing items: CASH Grant Program and First Time Home Buyer Policy (unanimous)
• Approved PennDOT grant extension letter for Local Bridge Bundle Project (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,565,453.43 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for dementia care research (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee is holding its regular meeting, with the agenda consisting mainly of standard procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing correspondence, and receiving a hazmat subcommittee report. No major decisions or new business items are listed.

• Review/approval of April 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Correspondence reviewed by Jeff Wharran
• Hazmat review/responses subcommittee report by Jeff Wharran
• Next meeting date to be determined

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the Archer Compensation and Classification Study, effective retroactively to July 3, 2022, along with 20 position title changes and 17 new job descriptions based on the study. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve Archer Compensation and Classification Study, retro to July 3, 2022
• Approve 20 position title changes (e.g., Office Supervisor 2 to Office Supervisor 1, Tax Assessment)
• Approve 17 new job descriptions (e.g., Assistant District Attorney 2, Judicial Coordinator)
• Approve minutes from July 14, 2022 meeting

The Salary Board unanimously accepted the Archer Compensation and Classification Study, effective retroactively to July 3, 2022, which establishes 25 pay grades with 20 steps each, a $15 per hour minimum starting wage, and consolidates pay grades from about 60 to 25. The board also approved 20 position title changes and 17 new job descriptions based on the study. All actions were unanimous.

• Accepted Archer Compensation and Classification Study (unanimous)
• Approved 20 position title changes based on study (unanimous)
• Approved 17 new job descriptions based on study (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on implementing the Archer Compensation and Classification Study, which sets new salary scales and pay rates for most county employees, retroactive to July 3, 2022. The board will also consider creating 10 new positions across departments and approving a one-time payment for certain non-union employees. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve Archer Compensation and Classification Study implementation plan and salary scale
• Approve one-time payment to non-union employees with annual increase of $1,000 or less in 2022
• Create 10 new positions, including Office Supervisor 1 (Tax Assessment), Elections Clerk, and Quality Assurance Supervisor (911)
• Approve department-specific study applications for Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Courts
• Approve title changes, e.g., Prothonotary Clerk, Recorder of Deeds Clerk, and Judicial Coordinator

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the implementation plan, salary scale, and pay rates from the Archer Compensation and Classification Study, effective retroactively to July 3, 2022. It also approved a one-time payment for eligible non-union employees, created 10 new positions, and approved department-specific study applications and title changes for multiple offices. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Archer Compensation and Classification Study implementation plan (unanimous)
• Approved proposed salary scale based on Archer study (unanimous)
• Approved pay rates for non-court, non-ROW office employees (unanimous)
• Approved one-time payment for non-union employees with annual increase ≤ $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 10 new positions across departments (unanimous)
• Approved Archer study for Controller, Coroner, DA, Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Courts (unanimous)
• Approved title changes for positions in DA, Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Courts, and Probation (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2022 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $385,415 HUD grant for the Rapid Re-housing Program, along with several contract renewals for children and youth services, a data release agreement with Penn State, and a resolution authorizing vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a proclamation, and a check run.

• HUD Rapid Re-housing grant: $385,415
• Contract with RBA Professional Data Systems for eJury software: $10,750
• Children and Youth Services contract renewals totaling over $450,000
• Data release agreement with Penn State University (no cost)
• Resolution authorizing vehicle purchases/disposals

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 11 of 2022, authorizing the Director of Transportation and Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to execute vehicle purchases and disposals. The board also approved a data release agreement with Penn State University and a letter of support for a CDBG-CV grant application. Several contracts and agreements were added to next week's Consent Agenda for final approval.

• Approved Resolution 11 of 2022 authorizing vehicle purchases/disposals (unanimous)
• Approved data release agreement with Penn State University pending solicitor review (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority CDBG-CV grant (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $917,712.68 dated July 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Added RBA Professional Data Systems eJury GUI contract ($10,750) to Consent Agenda
• Added HUD Rapid Re-housing Grant Agreement ($385,415) to Consent Agenda
• Added 11 Children and Youth Services contract renewals to Consent Agenda
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review the final land development plan for a hotel in Benner Township. Additionally, three requests for time extensions regarding subdivisions and buildings are on the agenda.

• Benner Pike Hotel Final Land Development Plan (Benner Township)
• Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision time extension request (Walker Township)
• M &D Storage Phase 2 Land Development time extension request (Snow Shoe Township)
• University Park Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Building time extension request (Benner Township)

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for the Benner Pike Hotel, a 107-room hotel in Benner Township, subject to review comments and pending items. The commission also approved three 90-day time extensions for previously conditionally approved plans. No subdivisions were submitted for this planning cycle.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Benner Pike Hotel, 107-room hotel in Benner Township (motion carried)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision, Walker Township (1st request, no fee)
• Approved 90-day time extension for M & D Storage Phase 2 Land Development, Snow Shoe Township (2nd request, no fee)
• Approved 90-day time extension for University Park Airport ARFF Building, Benner Township (8th request, $250 fee)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No official actions are listed.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no public comment and no formal votes. They reviewed ARPA spending, noting about $11.8 million committed and $6.5 million expended, and discussed the Salaries Classification and Compensation Adjustment, deciding to wait until finalized. They also discussed the Mental Health Court budget at $500,000 for two years and Centre Crest Renovations at $3 million, pending bond finalization. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was unanimous adjournment.

• Deferred discussion of Salaries Classification and Compensation Adjustment until finalized
• Deferred moving Centre Crest Renovations to committed column until bond finalized
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including the appointment of three new corrections officers and two 911 dispatchers, as well as personnel requisitions and leaves of absence. The board will also vote on adopting the 2023 holiday schedule for county offices and revisions to the travel expenses policy.

• Approve appointment of Charlene E. Quigley as Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour, effective July 18, 2022
• Approve appointment of Jeremy F. Cruz as Corrections Officer at $21.00/hour, effective August 1, 2022
• Approve appointment of Nicholas G. Bradley as Corrections Officer at $21.00/hour, effective August 1, 2022
• Approve appointment of Randi J. Smeal as 911 Dispatcher at $20.66/hour, effective July 25, 2022
• Adopt 2023 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel appointments and requisitions for the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications 911, and Human Services departments, as well as revisions to the Travel Expenses policy and the 2023 Holiday Schedule. The Board tabled an adjustment to the accrual start date for the Chief Information and Records Officer. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from June 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 3 Corrections Officer appointments and 3 requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved 2 911 Dispatcher appointments (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave for Erin Keen (unanimous)
• Approved 1 Caseworker requisition and 1 appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Travel Expenses policy revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled accrual start date adjustment for Chad Joyce (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions including a promotion, temporary extension, overtime, and two new hires. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Promotion of Tina Olivieri from Department Clerk 2 to Department Clerk 3, Sheriff, at $14.79/hour (or $15.07/hour if approved as requested), effective July 25, 2022
• Extension of temporary Senior Advisor J. Wataha through September 30, 2022, at $30.00/hour
• Overtime for Resource Conservation Coordinator 2, up to 10 hours/week for 2 weeks, $382 budget impact
• Appointment of Nicholas R. Klinger as D&A Case Management Specialist at $17.69/hour (or $18.72/hour if approved as requested), effective July 25, 2022
• Appointment of Nicole R. Harbaugh as D&A Case Management Specialist at $17.69/hour (or $18.72/hour if approved as requested), effective August 15, 2022

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including a promotion for Tina Olivieri, extensions and overtime for the Conservation District, and two new appointments in Human Services. No public comments or agenda additions were made, and the meeting adjourned after about five minutes.

• Approved June 30, 2022 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Tina Olivieri to Department Clerk 3 in Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation District temporary Senior Advisor extension and overtime request (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nicholas R. Klinger as D&A Case Management Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nicole R. Harbaugh as D&A Case Management Specialist (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, COVID-19, and grievances. They will consider approving two new policies—one on returning citizens' voting rights and one on PennDOT ID—and a purchase of a transport vehicle. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session.

• Approval of Policy 202: Returning Citizens Voting Rights and Procedures
• Approval of Policy 219: PennDOT ID Program
• Approve purchase of transport vehicle
• COVID-19 facility operations and vaccine considerations
• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, and reentry programs

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved two new policies: Policy 202 on returning citizens' voting rights and procedures, and Policy 219 on the PennDOT ID program. The board also heard public comments about the lack of outdoor recreation for inmates, with residents urging the board to revisit the issue. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned to executive session for legal matters.

• Approved Policy 202: Returning Citizens Voting Rights & Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 219: PennDOT ID Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session for legal matters (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to discuss routine business, including committee reports, officer elections, and a treatment plan year-one report. The only voting item is approval of the May 11, 2022 minutes. The meeting is open to public comment on agenda items.

• Vote on minutes of May 11, 2022
• Officer elections
• Treatment Plan – Year One Report
• Staffing update
• Committee reports including Community/Provider Collaboration Project

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and purchases, including a $402,192.32 911 emergency communications contract, 2022 CDBG project selections, and a $43,000 vehicle for the correctional facility. They will also act on various service agreements and renewals, and approve the minutes from previous meetings.

• 911 contract with ComPros for $402,192.32 (Oct 2021-Sep 2026)
• 2022 CDBG project selection approval
• Moshannon Valley EMS building match commitment letter ($300,000 project)
• Purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer for prison fleet ($43,000)
• Check run of $519,947.57

The Board unanimously approved the 2022 CDBG project allocations, fully funding the Gregg Township Community Center restoration and allocating the remaining funds to the Eagle Creek sewer/water project. They also approved entering contract negotiations for fleet maintenance and Centre Crest renovation, and approved a match commitment letter for the Moshannon Valley EMS building project.

• Approved 2022 CDBG allocations: full funding for Gregg Township project, remainder to Eagle Creek (unanimous)
• Approved entering contract negotiations for Business and Paratransit Fleet Vehicle maintenance with Extreme Towing LLC (unanimous)
• Approved entering contract negotiations for CMa Professional Services with Massaro Construction Services (unanimous)
• Approved match commitment letter for Moshannon Valley EMS Building Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer for Correctional Facility for $43,000 (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $519,947.57 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 and June 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including IT, Elections, and other items (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and actions, including advertising bids for a bridge rehabilitation project, renewing IT contracts, and approving a contract for mailing ballots for the November election. They will also approve the consent agenda with various human services agreements and a check run.

• Approve advertisement for bids for Centre County Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project (Main Street bridge in Curtin Township, Fox Gap Road bridge in Miles Township, Lower Coleville Road bridge in Spring Township)
• Renew Windstream phone system contract for $104,590.08 (June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024)
• Add to consent agenda: CentralSquare contracts ($12,209.07 and $41,412.27) and Phoenix Graphics ballot mailing contract ($1.28-$1.54 per ballot)
• Approve consent agenda including Youth Service Bureau addendum ($135,915) and other human services agreements
• Approve check run of $1,210,122.11 dated July 1, 2022

The Board unanimously approved advertising bids for the Centre County Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project, covering bridge work in Curtin, Miles, and Spring Townships. It also approved a Windstream phone system contract, submitted a list of non-filers to the Ethics Commission, and approved the consent agenda and a $1,210,122.11 check run. Several items were added to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved advertisement of Invitation for Bids for Multimodal Bridge Rehabilitation Bundle Project (unanimous)
• Approved Windstream phone system contract renewal, $104,590.08 for June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved submission to Ethics Commission of individuals who have not filed Statement of Financial Interests for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Youth Service Bureau addendum, early intervention agreements, Strawberry Fields agreement, and 911 tower decommissioning addendum (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated July 1, 2022 in the amount of $1,210,122.11 (unanimous)
• Added ITS contract renewals with CentralSquare to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Phoenix Graphics Inc. ballot mailing contract to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including hires, promotions, and a tuition reimbursement, as well as a new job description and a travel expenses policy revision. They will also vote on a grant application and a contract renewal for criminal justice programs. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Tuition reimbursement of $3,387.50 for Mental Health Counselor Danielle Fox
• Appointment of Brianna J. Knaub as Kitchen Supervisor at $18.49/hour
• New job description for Senior Court Consultant
• Revisions to Travel Expenses policy
• Continuation grant application for up to $63,273.30 for Mental Health Specialist

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including multiple personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, and other departments, a revision to the Travel Expenses policy, and two Criminal Justice Planning items. No public comments or agenda additions were made, and the meeting adjourned after about 10 minutes.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility items: tuition reimbursement for Danielle Fox ($3,311.50), appointment of Brianna J. Knaub as Kitchen Supervisor, and four Corrections Officer requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Senior Court Consultant (unanimous)
• Approved two 911 Dispatcher requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Travel Expenses policy, effective July 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Crystal Gettig to Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Vehicle Operator requisition for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Criminal Justice Planning items: PCCD grant application up to $63,273.30 and CIT Coordinator contract renewal with Tracy Small ($34,324) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and the creation of an on-call consultant position. The agenda includes items for Court Administration, Probation, the Correctional Facility, and Adult Services, with specific salary rates and effective dates. Public comment is accepted before each action.

• Approve promotion of Joan Parsons to Judicial Secretary at $25.09/hr (requested $27.08/hr), effective July 11, 2022
• Approve promotion of Melody Cain to Criminal Court Coordinator at $16.16/hr (requested $17.75/hr), effective July 7, 2022
• Create on-call Senior Court Consultant position and appoint Wanda Andrews at $35.02/hr, up to 20 hrs/week, through Dec 31, 2023
• Approve promotion of George Webb to Lieutenant at Correctional Facility at $51,500.80/annum (requested $56,576/annum), effective July 3, 2022
• Approve promotion of Magdalene Bishop to Caseworker 2 in Adult Services at $17.69/hr (requested $18.36/hr), effective July 3, 2022

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including promotions, title changes, new hires, and the creation of an on-call Senior Court Consultant position. All actions were approved as recommended by the respective department heads and President Judge Pamela Ruest. The board also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Court Administration items 1-5: promotions for Joan Parsons and Melody Cain, new hire Laura C. Wagner, creation of on-call Senior Court Consultant position, and appointment of Wanda Andrews (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Tiffany A. Rainey as Secretary 2 in Probation (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of George Webb to Lieutenant at Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Magdalene Bishop to Caseworker 2 in Adult Services (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the May 26 meeting minutes and discuss updates on the ERP system and proposed county borrowing (Centre Crest Bond Issuance). They will also review May financial reports, the 2021 audit, and an auditor RFP. Public comment is allowed for agenda items and other concerns.

• Approve May 26, 2022 Finance Committee minutes
• ERP system update
• Proposed County borrowing update (Centre Crest Bond Issuance)
• Financial reports for May
• 2021 Audit and Auditor RFP

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners release a request for proposal (RFP) for auditing services for 2022 through 2026, as the current contract with Baker Tilley ends after the 2021 audit. The committee also approved the May 26, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on the ERP system, bond issuance, May financial reports, and the 2021 audit.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended RFP for auditing services 2022-2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including CDBG-funded vehicle repair programs, a software licensing contract, and a proclamation on firearm storage. They will also consider a rate increase for shared ride services and approve the 2023 Liquid Fuels schedule.

• Approve CDBG amendments adding Bellefonte CV Vehicle Repair ($59,080) and Centre Helps program ($38,071)
• Approve $74,650 contract with SEDA-COG for HAMA waterline project administration
• Approve $239,625 software licensing contract with RBA Professional Data Systems
• Approve 5.33% increase in Shared Ride Services average fare to $20.56
• Adopt Proclamation 24 of 2022 supporting safe firearm storage

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including a $239,625 software licensing agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems, and added multiple items to the next consent agenda. They also adopted a proclamation supporting safe firearm storage and approved the 2023 Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use schedule.

• Approved $239,625 software contract with RBA Professional Data Systems (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 24 of 2022 supporting safe firearm storage (unanimous)
• Tabled Business and Paratransit Fleet Vehicle Maintenance RFP until July 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning and Community Development items 2-4 (unanimous)
• Added MH/ID/EI-D&A items 1-3 to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Strawberry Fields letter of agreement to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Centre Communications contract addendum to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fee for Local Use and Liquid Fuels Schedule (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board is meeting to review program reports and conduct board elections. The body will discuss budget updates for SAM, Inc. and service evaluations for the Community Resource Center.

• Budget update for SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center
• Elections for Secretary
• Nominations for Chairperson
• Program reports from Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, and Mental Health entities

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a public comment period. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with no specific decisions or proposals listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, questions from the press, and adjournment.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on ARPA funds, the Affordable Housing Study, and the Broadband Study, and declined to move Centre Crest funds from proposed to committed. They also discussed a request from North Central Pennsylvania Conservancy for erosion funding at Bald Eagle State Park but took no action.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Board declined to move Centre Crest ARPA funds to committed column
• Board deferred action on North Central Pennsylvania Conservancy erosion request

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several final land development plans for manufacturing, detox, and warehouse facilities. The meeting also includes 12 requests for time extensions on various subdivision and land development projects.

• Final Land Development Plan: Paul B. & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility (Penn Township)
• Final Land Development Plan: St. Joseph Institute for Addiction -- Detox Center (Benner Township)
• Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan withdrawal notification (Benner Township)
• 12 requests for time extensions for various subdivision and land development projects
• Sub-Committee review of Benner Pike Hotel Preliminary / Final Land Development Plan

The Centre County Planning Commission approved conditional final plans for the Paul B. & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility in Penn Township and the St. Joseph Institute for Addiction Detox Center in Taylor Township. Both approvals are subject to engineer reviews, completion of pending items, and township approvals. The commission also approved bylaw updates and multiple time extensions for pending plans.

• Approved conditional final plan for Fisher Manufacturing Facility (retail/light manufacturing) in Penn Township
• Approved conditional final plan for St. Joseph Institute Detox Center in Taylor Township
• Approved Bylaws update changing 'chairman' to 'chairperson' on pages 2 and 5
• Approved time extensions for 12 pending subdivision/land development plans
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution supporting a PennDOT grant application for traffic safety education, a contract with Highway Safety Network, Inc., and a memorandum of understanding for a proposed 82-room hotel in Benner Township. They will also vote on a 5.33% increase in Shared Ride Services fares, several contracts, and a $1.64 million check run. The agenda includes routine approvals and consent agenda items.

• Resolution 10 of 2022 supporting PennDOT grant for Highway Safety Network traffic safety education
• Contract with Highway Safety Network, Inc. for 2-0 Community Traffic Safety Project (Oct 2022-Sep 2023)
• MOU for Benner Pike Hotel: 82-room hotel, 14,538 sq ft, along Amberleigh Lane near Benner Pike
• Shared Ride Services fare increase to $20.56 average (5.33% increase) effective July 1, 2022
• Check run of $1,643,609.60 dated June 17, 2022

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 10 of 2022 supporting a PennDOT grant application for Highway Safety Network, Inc., and approved the corresponding contract for the 2-0 Community Traffic Safety Project. Several other items were approved or added to next week's Consent Agenda, including a shared ride fare increase, a software contract for the Register of Wills, and various other agreements. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public comments and no substantive policy debates.

• Approved Resolution 10 of 2022 supporting PennDOT grant application for Highway Safety Network (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Highway Safety Network for 2-0 Community Traffic Safety Project (unanimous)
• Added Benner Pike Hotel MOU to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Shared Ride Services rate increase (5.33%) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $0 contract with RBA Professional Data Systems for Register of Wills GUI enhancement (unanimous)
• Added PAVDRS grant agreement ($10,000 revenue) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Thomson Reuters contracts (West Complete Print and Westlaw) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for $7,000 audit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel actions, including appointments, requisitions, and transfers across departments. They will also consider a $108,679.52 transfer from the General Fund to Adult Services and a contract addendum with Catapult Health LLC for biometric screenings. A discussion item on changing the mileage reimbursement rate is also on the agenda.

• Approve appointment of Natalie Corman as Deputy County Administrator
• Approve six Corrections Officer appointments at $21.00-$21.25/hour
• Approve transfer of $108,679.52 from General Fund to Adult Services
• Approve contract addendum with Catapult Health LLC for biometric screenings
• Discuss proposal to change mileage reimbursement rate

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel actions, including the appointment of Natalie Corman as Deputy County Administrator, several new corrections officers, and various other hires and transfers. They also approved a $108,679.52 budget transfer from the General Fund to Adult Services and a contract addendum with Catapult Health LLC for biometric screenings. No public comments were received, and the meeting concluded with an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Natalie Corman as Deputy County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Office Floater in Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved six Corrections Officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Custodial Worker 1 in Facilities Management (unanimous)
• Approved Aging, Children & Youth, MH/ID/EI, Transportation, Public Defender, and Tax Collection personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved $108,679.52 transfer from General Fund to Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Catapult Health LLC for biometric screenings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and likely approve a series of personnel actions, including title changes, new hires, promotions, and overtime extensions for correctional facility staff. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Change in title for Court Reporter to Courtroom Technician in Court Administration
• New hires Brett A. Hocking-Dietz and Morgan D. Rockey as Department Clerk 3 in Prothonotary at $14.79/hour
• Promotion of Natalie Corman to Deputy County Administrator at $93,433.60/annum
• Overtime extensions for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and Food Service Manager through Sept 30, 2022
• Lateral transfer of Sharon Johnson to on-call Office Floater at $14.95/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including title changes, new hires, promotions, and overtime extensions for correctional facility staff. No public comments or agenda additions were made.

• Approved change in title for Court Reporter to Courtroom Technician (unanimous)
• Approved Prothonotary hires Brett A. Hocking-Dietz and Morgan D. Rockey at $16.22/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Natalie Corman to Deputy County Administrator at $104,977.60/annum (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lisa M. Long as Staff Assistant at $18.09/hour (unanimous)
• Approved overtime extension for Correctional Facility Lieutenants through Sept 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved overtime extension for Food Service Manager Kevin Brindle through Sept 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Sharon Johnson to Office Floater at $14.95/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jodi Ault to Fiscal Technician at $18.20/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving Ordinance 2 of 2022, which authorizes issuing general obligation bonds to refund outstanding debt and fund capital projects. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a meals program contract, and approve the consent agenda with various service agreements. Public comment is allowed for agenda items before action.

• Ordinance 2 of 2022: authorizes general obligation bonds to refund debt and fund capital projects
• Contract with The Nutrition Group for Centre County Meals Program: congregate meals $6.01, in-home meals $6.14, in-home frozen meals $6.14, shelf stable meals $4.89 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2025)
• Contract with Valued Relationships, Inc. for personal emergency response systems and medication dispensers: $9,500 (state-funded)
• Contract with Automated Security Alert, Inc. for personal emergency response systems and medication dispensers: $7,000 (state-funded)
• Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant agreement: $830,750 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023)

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 2 of 2022, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to refund outstanding debt and fund capital projects, with a maximum parameter of $40 million. The board also approved contracts for the Meals Program and aging services, and added several items to next week's consent agenda. All votes were unanimous with two commissioners present.

• Approved Ordinance 2 of 2022 authorizing general obligation bonds (2-0)
• Approved contract with The Nutrition Group for Centre County Meals Program (2-0)
• Approved contracts with Valued Relationships, Inc. and Automated Security Alert, Inc. for aging services (2-0)
• Added MH/ID contract renewals with ARC of Centre County and Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home to next week's consent agenda (2-0)
• Added Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant agreement to next week's consent agenda (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including IT, GIS, and human services contracts (2-0)
• Approved check run of $290,771.80 (2-0)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee is meeting on June 14, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of April minutes, a director's report, and an update on the Ethel Beaver Fund. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting
• Director's report by Julia A. Sprinkle
• Ethel Beaver Fund report under old business

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust is reviewing 2022 wellness plan programming and discussing dental insurance. The board will consider actions regarding the Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and a contract addendum for biometric screenings.

• Action to approve participation in Virta’s Diabetes Reversal Program via Capital Blue Cross
• Recommendation to approve Catapult contract addendum for 2022 biometric screenings
• Discussion regarding dental insurance
• Review of current 2022 wellness plan programming

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust approved participation in the Omada/Virta diabetes program and approved the addendum for 2022 Catapult biometric screenings. The board also approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; dental plan changes remain under discussion.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 EBT meeting (unanimous)
• Approved county participation in Omada/Virta diabetes program (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to county contract for 2022 Catapult participation screenings (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved revisions to 10 of the 300-level Returning Citizens policies, including disciplinary procedure, use of force, and escapes. Members also agreed to keep the contract housing fee for tenant counties at $65 per day. The board approved the May 2021 minutes and received monthly reports on mental health, COVID-19 testing, and facility population.

• Approved May 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to 10 policies: 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 309, 314, 318 (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep contract housing fee at $65 per day
• Reviewed 10 policies without revision: 304, 306, 308, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 317, 319, 320

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will review the May 11, 2022, minutes and conduct officer elections. The agenda also includes a report on the Year One Treatment Plan and a staffing update.

• Approval of May 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Officer elections
• Year One Treatment Plan report
• Staffing update
• Committee reports regarding personnel, education, and planning/evaluation

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $90,868.05 contract renewal with AT&T for managed threat detection and response services. The board also added several contracts to next week's consent agenda, including agreements for tax software, GIS support, and various human services. A $516,421.30 check run was approved, and a proclamation recognizing Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week was adopted.

• Approved AT&T contract for managed threat detection, $90,868.05 (unanimous)
• Added RBA Professional Data Systems tax software contract ($5,000) to consent agenda
• Added ESRI GIS support contract ($23,500) to consent agenda
• Added 7 MH/ID service agreements (total $291,952) to consent agenda
• Added Children's Aid Society of Clearfield contract ($47,000) to consent agenda
• Approved Act 148 Quarterly Reports (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $100,000 RSVP grant and $462,000 transportation grant (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $516,421.30 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider certifying the results of the June 1, 2022 recount of the May 17, 2022 General Primary. The agenda also includes public comment, additions to the agenda, and routine administrative items.

• Certification of June 1, 2022 recount results for the May 17, 2022 General Primary

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously certified the results of the May 17, 2022 General Primary election, both with and without the 58 undated ballots that were recounted on June 1. The recount changed only one vote, for Carla Sands, due to a folded paper. No public comments or other agenda items were considered.

• Certified General Primary results without the 58 recounted ballots (unanimous)
• Certified General Primary results with the 58 recounted ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to certify the official results of the May 17, 2022 primary election recount, with the U.S. Senate contest excluded. The board will also acknowledge committeepersons submitted by the Centre County Democratic Party. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Certify official results of the May 17, 2022 recount, excluding the U.S. Senate contest
• Acknowledge committeepersons received from the Centre County Democratic Party

The Board of Elections voted unanimously to table certification of the official May 17, 2022 recount results, excluding the U.S. Senate contest, until further direction from the Department of State. The Board also unanimously acknowledged 77 committeepersons received from the Centre County Democratic Party. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 4:12 PM.

• Tabled certification of May 17, 2022 recount results (excluding U.S. Senate contest) pending state direction (unanimous)
• Acknowledged 77 committeepersons from Centre County Democratic Party (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel items, including new hires, promotions, and leave requests, as well as a subaward agreement for water quality projects under the Countywide Action Plan. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approve new job description and requisition for Advisor, Commissioners, SG-S54
• Approve appointment of Shakeema L. Simmons as Kitchen Supervisor at $18.49/hour
• Approve appointment of Paul D. Styer as 911 Dispatcher at $20.66/hour
• Approve promotion of Rebecca Bain to Assistant Public Defender at $24.76/hour
• Approve Subaward Guidelines and Cooperation Agreement for CAP water quality projects

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including new job descriptions, appointments, promotions, and leave requests, as well as a check run. The board also approved a Subaward Guidelines and Cooperation Agreement for future Countywide Action Plan projects. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and requisition for Advisor, Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave extension for Daina Beckstrand (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Shakeema L. Simmons as Kitchen Supervisor and other Correctional Facility items (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Assistant District Attorney job description (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 appointments and promotion (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services personnel requisitions and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Subaward Guidelines and Cooperation Agreement for CAP projects (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and vote on a series of personnel actions, including new appointments, promotions, and pay rate changes across several departments. The agenda includes items for the Coroner, Courts, Commissioners, Emergency Communications, Human Resources, and Human Services. Public comment is accepted before each action.

• Approve Robert E. Reed Jr. as on-call Deputy Coroner at $16.16/hour, effective June 6, 2022
• Approve promotions in Court Administration for Courtenay Evans, Jessica Davy, and Summer Smitchko, effective July 3, 2022
• Approve promotion for Anna Kolonina to Office Supervisor 2 at MDJ State College II, effective July 3, 2022
• Approve creation of on-call Advisor position and appointment of Natalie Smith at $26.17/hour, retroactive to May 22, 2022
• Approve pay rate change for Sandra Confer in Emergency Communications to $25.09/hour, retroactive to January 2, 2022

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including appointments, promotions, and pay rate changes across several departments. No public comments were received, and no items were added to the agenda. The board also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert E. Reed Jr. as on-call Deputy Coroner at $16.16/hr (unanimous)
• Approved promotions for Courtenay Evans, Jessica Davy, and Summer Smitchko in Court Administration (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Anna Kolonina to Office Supervisor 2 at MDJ State College II (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Marissa Greene to School Based Juvenile Probation Officer (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call Advisor position and appointment of Natalie Smith at $26.17/hr (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate increase for Sandra Confer in Emergency Communications 911 to $25.09/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Colleen Bloom and pay rate change for Jolene Kitko in Human Resources (unanimous)

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including reports on transportation, programs, and updates from regional and state councils. The agenda includes updates on the Caregiver Support Program audit, Echo Housing, meal and aide contracts, and outreach to community resources. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2022.

• Caregiver Support Program audit update
• Echo Housing update
• Meal contract and aide contract updates
• RSVP update
• Regional and State Council on Aging updates

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding a virtual meeting on June 1, 2022, to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on professional breakfasts, family engagement, and the LICC interagency agreement. New business includes planning meetings for the next fiscal year and Schlow Library screenings. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Updates on professional breakfasts
• Family engagement discussion
• Schlow Library screenings

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to certify official results of the May 17, 2022 primary election, excluding the U.S. Senate contest. The board will also appoint members to the Recount Board and discuss procedures for reporting Democratic Committeepersons results. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Certify official results of May 17, 2022 election, excluding U.S. Senate contest
• Appoint nine persons to the Recount Board
• Discuss procedure for Democratic Committeepersons results reporting and certify results
• Schedule: June 2, 2022 meeting to certify recount results

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the official results of the May 17, 2022 primary election, excluding the U.S. Senate contest. They also discussed and certified the Democratic Committee results, appointing a recount board. No public comments or agenda additions were made.

• Certified May 17 primary election results, excluding U.S. Senate contest (unanimous)
• Certified Democratic Committee results, with party to determine winners (unanimous)
• Appointed 10 members to the Recount Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider approving minutes, hear an update on the 2022 primary election recount, receive the annual CNET report, and act on several contracts and grants. The agenda includes items on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), various human services contracts, and potential revisions to COVID-19 policies. The board will also vote on a check run of over $6.2 million and several letters of support.

• Approve $6,208,194.49 check run for May 27, 2022
• Consider revisions to COVID-19 masking, testing, and leave policies
• Approve $462,000 state grant for up to five handicapped-accessible vans
• Approve $361,650.71 ESG-CV grant application for homeless services
• Approve multiple human services contract renewals and addendums

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to revoke the COVID-19 Testing Policy, citing available testing sites and free kits. The Board also approved revisions to the COVID-19 Leave Directive and stated the Universal Masking Policy remains in effect due to the CDC's high community level. Numerous contracts and grants were approved, including a $462,000 state grant for five handicapped-accessible vans.

• Revoked COVID-19 Testing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Leave Directive (unanimous)
• Approved $462,000 PennDOT grant for five handicapped-accessible vans (unanimous)
• Approved release of solicitation for Construction Manager as Advisor (unanimous)
• Approved contract negotiations with Topp Business Solutions for copier services (unanimous)
• Approved revised Human Services Block Grant report totaling $6,152,611 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9 of 2022 for DCED funding proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $6,208,194.49 check run dated May 27, 2022 (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review a staff summary of proposed bylaw changes intended to better align with Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requirements. The meeting also includes the approval of April 28, 2022, meeting minutes and a report from the Agricultural Land Preservation Coordinator.

• Review of proposed bylaw changes regarding Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requirements

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved a motion to further review proposed bylaw changes, including appendices on code of conduct and public participation. It also approved adding language to expand the board's purpose to promote support for the agricultural community. A motion to add a code of conduct appendix failed due to lack of a second. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to further review proposed bylaw changes including appendices (motion by Songer, seconded by Heckman)
• Approved adding 'Promote efforts to support the agricultural community in Centre County' to board's purpose (motion by Harding, seconded by Homan)
• Motion to add Code of Conduct appendix failed due to lack of second

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve April meeting minutes, receive updates on the ERP/finance system and proposed county borrowing (Centre Crest Bond Issuance), and discuss April financial reports, deposit interest rates, and ARPA funds investment. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from April 28, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• Update on proposed County borrowing (Centre Crest Bond Issuance)
• Financial reports for April
• Deposit interest rates discussion
• ARPA funds investment discussion

The Finance Committee approved the April 28, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on the ERP/finance system and Centre Crest bond issuance. The county is now under contract with Plante Moran for the ERP project, and the Board of Commissioners approved Janney as underwriter for the Centre Crest bond. Financial reports for April were reviewed, and the committee discussed IT budget adjustments and investment options for ARPA funds.

• Approved April 28, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Noted Board of Commissioners approved Janney as underwriter for Centre Crest bond (May 24)
• Reported county under contract with Plante Moran for ERP/finance system

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The meeting includes time for public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations, including moving $4 million for Centre Crest renovations from proposed to committed status, which does not legally bind the money. No formal decisions were made; items like classification and compensation adjustments were left undetermined, and the board agreed to keep the airport tourism incentive as a placeholder. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed moving $4 million for Centre Crest renovations to committed column (no vote)
• Agreed to keep classification and compensation adjustments undetermined for now
• Agreed to keep airport tourism incentive as placeholder until mid-2023
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will canvass and tabulate military, overseas, absentee, and mail-in ballots from the May 17 primary, then pre-certify the election results. They will also discuss plans for a possible recount. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Canvass and tabulate military/civilian overseas ballots
• Adjudicate, canvass, and tabulate civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Pre-certify General Primary May 17, 2022 election results
• Discuss plans for possible re-count
• Certify official results on May 31 and recount results on June 2

The Board unanimously rescinded its May 19 decision to reject ballots without a voter-provided date or with incorrect dates, and instead voted to count them while keeping them segregated pending legal guidance. It then reviewed and counted 54 undated ballots and 4 incorrectly dated ballots, rejecting 3 'naked ballots'. The Board also pre-certified the May 17 primary election results and certified the unofficial return report for these ballots.

• Rescinded May 19 decision to reject undated/incorrectly dated ballots (unanimous)
• Voted to count undated and incorrectly dated ballots, kept segregated (unanimous)
• Counted 54 undated ballots and 4 incorrectly dated ballots; rejected 3 naked ballots
• Pre-certified General Primary May 17, 2022 election results (unanimous)
• Certified Undated and Incorrectly Dated Absentee/Mail-In Ballots Unofficial Return Report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is reviewing final land development plans for two projects. The body will also consider five time extension requests for various subdivisions and land developments.

• Final Land Development Plan for Paul B. & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility in Penn Township
• Formal withdraw notification for Bellefonte Warehouse Final Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Five time extension requests including the Aaronsburg Dollar General Store in Haines Township
• Tabled plan for G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development in Benner Township
• Sub-committee review of St. Joseph Institute for Addiction Detox Center Final Land Development Plan in Taylor Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract renewals for Human Services and child welfare. The meeting also includes the approval of a RACP grant for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine clinic.

• $500,000 RACP grant funding for Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) clinic construction
• Contract renewals for various childcare and youth services totaling over $140,000
• Approval of the 2021 report of the County Fee for Local Use Funds to PennDOT
• Approval of a $613,075.73 check run dated May 20, 2022
• MOU for M & D Storage Phase 2 land development in Snow Shoe Township

The Board unanimously approved entering contract negotiations with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC for professional underwriting services. It also approved the FY 2020-2021 PA OCDEL income and expenditures report, a $500,000 RACP grant for CVIM clinic construction, and several other items. Many contracts and grants were added to next week's consent agenda for final approval.

• Approved contract negotiations for professional underwriting services with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Income and Expenditures Report for PA OCDEL (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 RACP grant for Centre Volunteers in Medicine clinic construction (unanimous)
• Approved Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use items i-iii (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $613,075.73 dated May 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments, re-appointments, and term expirations (unanimous)
• Added 17 Children and Youth contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Emergency Management Performance Grant submission to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to canvass, adjudicate, and tabulate ballots from the May 2022 primary election, including in-person, absentee, mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots. They will also conduct a 2% count of in-person ballots and consider approving the disposal of voted ballots from the June 2020 election. The meeting includes public comment and follows Act 65 rules for agenda additions.

• Canvass and tabulate in-person, absentee, mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots
• Adjudicate provisional ballots
• 2% count of in-person election day ballots
• Approve disposal of voted ballots from June 2, 2020 election
• Certify unofficial results on May 24 and official results on June 2

The Centre County Board of Elections canvassed and tabulated ballots from the May 2022 primary, including mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots. The Board unanimously approved the disposal of voted ballots and additional materials from the June 2, 2020 election, per records retention. The May 23 meeting was cancelled, and the next steps are to canvass any remaining military/overseas ballots by May 24 and certify results on May 24 and June 2.

• Counted one mail-in ballot from a voter in the victim advocate program
• Counted 25 of 26 military/civilian overseas ballots; one rejected (voter did not apply)
• Counted 49 of 58 provisional ballots (45 full, 4 partial); 9 rejected
• Approved disposal of voted ballots from June 2, 2020 election (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of additional materials from June 2, 2020 election per records retention (unanimous)
• Cancelled Board of Elections meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider various personnel appointments, promotions, and separations across several county departments. Additionally, the Board will review budget revisions to reconcile assets and purchase orders.

• Appointment of Crystal D. Miller as Kitchen Supervisor at $18.49/hour
• Personnel requisitions for three Corrections Officers
• Promotions for Caseworkers in Children & Youth Services
• Budget revisions to reconcile assets and purchase orders totaling $425,000.00
• Letter of support for Borough of State College's pedestrian safety grant request

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and requisitions across multiple departments, as well as a budget revision to reconcile assets and purchase orders. They also approved a letter of support for a pedestrian safety grant request and several other administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved designation of John Franek Jr. for second-level grievances (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel items including Kitchen Supervisor appointment and Corrections Officer requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved adjustment of accrual start date for Lisa Kerns (unanimous)
• Approved Aging and Children & Youth Services personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI appointment of Nicholas Henning (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved budget revisions for 2021 audit and purchase orders (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel actions, including reclassifications, promotions, and new hires across the Probation, Sheriff, and Human Services departments. The board will also vote on approving the previous meeting's minutes and authorizing recruitment for Office Floaters.

• Probation Officer 1 upgrade to Intensive Adult Probation Officer-PO2 at $20.27/hour for L. Hannegan
• Promotion of Derek Shaw to Correctional Parole Officer-PO2 at $20.27/hour (requested $20.66/hour)
• Four new Deputy Sheriff-Security hires at $14.79/hour (requested $15.07/hour)
• Creation of on-call Senior Advisor position in Children & Youth Services at $25.09/hour
• Approve advertising for Office Floaters at $14.95/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including probation officer reclassifications and pay changes, four new deputy sheriff appointments, authorization to recruit office floaters, and Children & Youth Services caseworker upgrades and a temporary senior advisor position. No public comments were made and no substantive policy decisions were taken beyond these routine personnel actions.

• Approved probation officer reclassification and pay changes (unanimous)
• Approved four deputy sheriff appointments at requested rates (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and recruitment of Office Floaters at SG-N02P(16) (unanimous)
• Approved Caseworker 2 to Caseworker 3 upgrade and temporary Senior Advisor creation/appointment (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2022 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met to adjudicate and canvass issue ballots from the May 17 primary election. They voted unanimously on each of the 163 ballots reviewed, counting 43 and rejecting 120. The rejected ballots included those without inner envelopes, missing signatures, missing dates, and other issues. The board also scheduled future canvassing and certification meetings.

• Counted 36 unscannable ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 27 'naked ballots' (unanimous)
• Rejected 3 ballots with no voter signature (unanimous)
• Counted 1 ballot with signature on wrong side (unanimous)
• Counted 1 ballot with date in right-hand section, rejected 48 with no date (unanimous)
• Rejected 20 ballots with spouse's signature on envelope (unanimous)
• Counted 2 ballots with damaged outer envelopes (unanimous)
• Rejected 2 ballots with incomplete dates (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting on May 17, 2022, to handle routine election business, including appointing members to the Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board. The board will also review the schedule for pre-canvassing, adjudicating, and tabulating ballots from the primary election, with unofficial results certification set for May 24 and official results on June 2. Public comment is invited, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Appointment of Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board members
• Pre-canvass of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots May 17-18 at Penn Stater
• Adjudication and canvassing of ballots May 19-23 at Willowbank 146
• Certification of unofficial results May 24 at 4 PM, Willowbank 146
• Certification of official results June 2 at 1 PM, Willowbank 146

The Centre County Board of Elections met briefly and unanimously approved appointments to the Provisional Validation Board and Official Return Board for the May 17 primary election. No public comments or agenda additions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 AM.

• Approved appointments to Provisional Validation Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Official Return Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a real estate tax abatement for commercial property in Bellefonte and approve a financial consulting contract for Children and Youth. The meeting also includes several items for the consent agenda regarding lease renewals and communications services.

• Ordinance 1 of 2022: Real estate tax abatement for commercial property rehabilitation in Bellefonte
• $28,000 contract with Service Access and Management, INC. for Children and Youth financial consulting
• $93,850 contract for microwave battery maintenance at five sites
• $12,732 annual contract with Centre Communications, Inc. for IP connect services
• Approval of a $6,920,323.92 check run dated May 13, 2022

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 1 of 2022, establishing a real estate tax abatement schedule for rehabilitation of commercial property in Bellefonte. The board also approved a $28,000 contract with Service Access and Management, Inc. for financial consulting, and added two items to next week's consent agenda: a lease renewal for the Centre Hall Senior Center and a memorandum of understanding for the M&D Storage Phase 2 land development plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 1 of 2022 establishing commercial property tax abatement schedule in Bellefonte (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 contract with Service Access and Management, Inc. for financial consulting (unanimous)
• Added Centre Hall Senior Center lease renewal ($13,500, 2022-2025) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOU for M&D Storage Phase 2 land development plan to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts with Centre Communications, Inc. and parking lease from Borough of Bellefonte (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $6,920,323.92 dated May 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 20 of 2022 for National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 21 of 2022 for National Trails Day (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly reports on facility operations, mental health services, and grievances. They will also discuss COVID-19 protocols, including vaccine considerations, and new business items such as CDC guidelines and a community re-entry program with CentrePeace. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual options.

• Monthly reports on mental health, suicide prevention, and detox programs
• COVID-19 facility operations and future vaccine considerations
• Community Re-Entry Program with CentrePeace
• Clothing change for CentrePeace uniform to non-jail identifier
• Recognition of correctional staff awards

The Board of Inspectors approved optional mask-wearing for staff and returning citizens per new CDC guidelines, and approved developing a new non-jail wardrobe for CentrePeace workers. The board also unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. A parent's public comment detailed her daughter's severe medical neglect while incarcerated, prompting calls for a PrimeCare internal review.

• Approved optional mask protocols per CDC guidelines (motion by Sampsel, seconded by Higgins)
• Approved development of new CentrePeace wardrobe (motion by Oliver, seconded by Moser)
• Approved April meeting minutes unanimously (motion by Oliver, seconded by Moser)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will review the minutes from the April 13, 2022, meeting and conduct officer elections. The agenda also includes reports from several committees and a discussion on the Phase G Prevention Plan Evaluation.

• Approval of April 13, 2022, minutes
• Officer elections
• Phase G – Prevention Plan Evaluation

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda includes public comment and questions from the press, but no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no public comment and no formal votes. They discussed a request from Howard Volunteer Fire Company for at least $100,000 toward two used fire rescue engines, and reviewed the county's ARPA allocation of $31.5 million, with $17 million spent and $11.6 million committed. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed Howard Volunteer Fire Company request for $100,000+ toward fire engines (no vote)
• Reviewed ARPA allocation: $31.5M total, $17M expended, $11.6M committed
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts, including a large-scale adaptive reuse design proposal from MG Architects LTD. The meeting also includes decisions on vehicle purchases for county departments and contract extensions for human services.

• Adaptive Reuse Design Services proposal from MG Architects LTD with a fixed fee of $872,000
• Contract extensions for ESG-CV1 ($477,759) and ESG-CV2 ($182,691) through August 31, 2022
• Purchase of four new vehicles from Hoffman Ford, including a $48,269.52 Sheriff Explorer
• Battery maintenance contract for Emergency Communications totaling $93,850
• Approval of a $6,127,853.59 check run dated May 6, 2022

The Board unanimously approved a design services contract with MG Architects LTD for $872,000 for an adaptive reuse capital project, contingent on solicitor review. They also approved resolutions supporting mental health funding and authorizing the administrator to execute financial documents up to $15,000, plus several contract awards and extensions.

• Approved $872,000 design services contract with MG Architects LTD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7 authorizing administrator to execute financial documents up to $15,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8 supporting increased state mental health funding (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Nutrition Group for Centre County Meals Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions for ESG-CV1 ($477,759) and ESG-CV2 ($182,691) (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way plans for Lower Coleville Road and Fox Gap Road bridges (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases and contract renewals (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $6,127,853.59 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel items, including creating a new on-call Senior Advisor position for the Commissioners, a title change in Court Administration, pay rate adjustments, and a new hire in Facilities Management. The agenda also includes approving prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Creation of on-call/occasional Senior Advisor, Commissioners, at SG-S68, not to exceed 200 hours, effective May 8, 2022
• Appointment of Margaret Gray as Senior Advisor at $77.85/hour, with 2022 salary budget impact of $15,570
• Title change for Court Reporter to Courtroom Technician in Court Administration at $23.24/hour, effective May 5, 2022
• Pay rate increase for Matthew Beck, Lieutenant at Correctional Facility, from $52,478.40 to $57,699.20 annually, retroactive to April 24, 2022
• Appointment of Gary G. Gettig as Custodial Worker 1 in Facilities Management at $12.23/hour, effective May 9, 2022

The Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including creating an on-call Senior Advisor position for the Commissioners and appointing Margaret Gray to it at $77.85/hour. It also approved a title change, a new hire rate, a pay increase, and a custodial appointment, all as recommended.

• Approved creation of on-call Senior Advisor position (unanimous)
• Approved Margaret Gray appointment as Senior Advisor at $77.85/hour (unanimous)
• Approved title change for Court Reporter to Courtroom Technician (unanimous)
• Approved Jodie Boone rate at $15.07/hour for MDJ Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Beck pay increase to $57,699.20/annum (unanimous)
• Approved Gary Gettig appointment as Custodial Worker 1 at $12.23/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board unanimously approved a series of personnel actions, including promotions, appointments, and requisitions across county departments, as well as a new job description for Courtroom Technician. It also authorized submission of a $10,000 grant application for an Overdose Fatality Review team and approved distribution of $211,900 from the 2021 health insurance claim surplus. All decisions were made by unanimous vote.

• Approved promotion of Erin Good to Executive Office Supervisor at $51,500.80/year (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Staff Assistant and Senior Advisor (unanimous)
• Approved 8 Correctional Facility personnel items including hires and promotions (unanimous)
• Approved new Courtroom Technician job description (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive appointment of Sharon Johnson as Temporary Elections Worker (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions and appointments for Human Services departments (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of $10,000 grant application for Overdose Fatality Review team (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of $211,900 health insurance claim surplus via PCHIPC (unanimous)

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine updates on transportation, programs, and RSVP, as well as new business including updating the office flier and exploring a collaboration with the PSU Nursing School. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Update on Centers/Transportation Report by Sandy Schuckers
• Program Report including PA Medi Program speaker Dana Gregg
• RSVP Update by Brenda Reeve
• Discussion on expansion of Advisory Council
• Explore possible collaboration with PSU Nursing School – form subcommittee

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 updates on old and new business. Key items include reviewing the LICC Resource Book, planning professional breakfasts, family engagement efforts, and discussing the LICC Interagency Agreement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes and treasurer's report
• Update on LICC Resource Book
• Updates for professional breakfasts
• Family engagement discussion
• Review of LICC Interagency Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for human services, including homemaker programs and vehicle replacements for the Sheriff, EMA, and Children and Youth departments. The agenda also includes approval of various Community Development Block Grant agreements and a real estate tax abatement ordinance for Bellefonte.

• Ordinance 1 of 2022: Real estate tax abatement for commercial property rehabilitation in Bellefonte
• Purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer Interceptor for Sheriff Department totaling $48,269.52
• CDBG sub-grantee agreement for Penn Township in the amount of $202,067
• Contract renewal with CDW-G for Cisco Duo Security totaling $18,360
• Check run approval in the amount of $999,068.71

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to advertise Ordinance 1 of 2022, which would establish a real estate tax abatement schedule for rehabilitating commercial property in Bellefonte. The ordinance will be considered for adoption on May 17. The board also approved several routine items, including minutes, proclamations, and contract authorizations, and tabled a meals program contract award until May 10.

• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 1 of 2022 (commercial tax abatement in Bellefonte) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 meeting and April 12, 2022 work session (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 15 of 2022 (Corrections Employee Week) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 16 of 2022 (Foster Care Awareness Month) (unanimous)
• Authorized PFM to solicit underwriter proposals for GO Bonds Series 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled contract award for Centre County Meals Program until May 10 (unanimous)
• Added multiple contracts and agreements to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $999,068.71 (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is meeting to review survey bids for the David G. Burket Farm and analyze the top four applicants on the 2022 PACE waitlist. The board will also discuss a request regarding right-of-way relocation support.

• Review of survey bids for the David G. Burket Farm
• Analysis of the top four applicants on the 2022 Ranked PACE Waitlist
• Follow-up on request for ALPB support for ROW relocation at T.P. #12-003-,068-,0000-
• Discussion regarding proposed bylaws changes to align with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved a $3,500 survey bid for the Burket Farm and voted to move forward with preserving four farms from the 2022 PACE waitlist. Two of the four approvals were conditional on resolving conservation plan issues. The board also discussed the loss of encumbered funds and the potential impact of the State College Connector Project on preserved farms.

• Approved Land Services Group survey bid for $3,500 for Burket Farm (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward to preserve Barker Farm, Potter Township (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward to preserve Harpster Farm, Ferguson Township, pending NRCS conservation plan clarification (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward to preserve Corl Farm, Benner Township (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward to preserve Strickler Farm, Walker Township, pending NRCS conservation plan on file (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on the ERP/finance system and proposed county borrowing. They will also review financial reports for March. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from March 31, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP/Finance system update
• Proposed County borrowing update
• Financial reports for March presented by Julie Lutz

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its March 31, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the ERP project (contract negotiations with Plant Moran) and the proposed county borrowing (next step: May 3 Board agenda item to authorize Underwriter RFP). March financial reports were reviewed, showing General Fund expenditures at 22.5% of budget and some variances in other funds.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Received ERP project update: contract negotiations with Plant Moran ongoing
• Received borrowing update: Underwriter RFP to be considered May 3
• Reviewed March financial reports (no formal action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $4,788,356.28 check run, several contracts, and grant agreements. The board will also discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, table a meals program bid, and enter contract negotiations for homemaker services. Multiple items are scheduled for next week's consent agenda.

• Approve check run of $4,788,356.28 dated April 22, 2022
• Table IFB for Centre County Meals Program until May 3, 2022
• Enter contract negotiations for Homemaker Services and OPTIONS Program RFP
• Approve agreement with Capital Blue Cross for wellness programs (April 14, 2022 - April 14, 2023)
• Add CDBG sub-grantee agreements for Penn Township, Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority, and Bellefonte Borough to consent agenda

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Bellefonte Warehouse project in Benner Township, despite concerns about undisclosed tenants. They also tabled the Centre County Meals Program bid until May 3, 2022, and approved several contracts and agreements, including a Capital Blue Cross wellness program and a check run of $4,788,356.28.

• Approved MOU for Bellefonte Warehouse preliminary/final land development plan (unanimous)
• Tabled IFB for Centre County Meals Program until May 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved entering contract negotiations for Homemaker Services and OPTIONS Program RFP (unanimous)
• Approved PHARE Grant close-out report for $16,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Blue Cross wellness program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $4,788,356.28 dated April 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved attestation letter for Chesapeake Conservancy King Farm restoration partnership (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-D and item E with discussion (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and subcommittee reports. They will discuss a household hazardous waste collection event scheduled for April 29-30, 2022, which requires pre-registration. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Correspondence reviewed by Jeff Wharran
• Hazmat review/responses subcommittee report
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 29-30, 2022 (pre-registration required)
• Next meeting set for July 21, 2022

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on pay rates for four personnel actions: a new law clerk, a promotion in the Prothonotary's office, a new clerk in the Recorder of Deeds office, and overtime for ERAP caseworkers. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approve Jeremy N. Glasner as full-time Law Clerk at $21.19/hour (requested $21.58/hour), effective May 16, 2022
• Approve promotion of Karen Hauser to Records Coordinator at $17.09/hour (requested $17.75/hour), retroactive to April 10, 2022
• Approve Mark S. Hart as Department Clerk 2 at $13.55/hour, effective April 25, 2022
• Approve overtime for ERAP Caseworkers up to 40 hours/week combined, May 1–August 31, 2022
• Approve minutes from April 14, 2022 Salary Board meeting

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including hiring a Deputy County Administrator, Corrections Officer, and 911 dispatchers, as well as approving a job description revision. They will also consider terminating a consulting contract for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve personnel requisition for full-time Deputy County Administrator (SG-S61, replacing J. Franek Jr.)
• Approve personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer (SG-N10, replacing G. Krause)
• Approve appointments for three 911 Dispatchers at $20.66/hour (Dale, Maynard, Pletcher)
• Approve 30-day termination notice with Witt O’Brien’s consulting for ERAP
• Adopt Proclamation 13 of 2022 declaring April 23-29 as Justice Education Week

The Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel requisitions, appointments, and job description revisions, including new 911 dispatchers and a deputy county administrator. It also approved a 30-day termination notice for Witt O'Brien's consulting services for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

• Approved personnel requisitions for Executive Office Supervisor, Deputy County Administrator, and job description revision (unanimous)
• Approved leave of absence extension for Daina Beckstrand (unanimous)
• Approved Corrections Officer requisition (unanimous)
• Approved 911 dispatcher requisition and appointments for Abigail M. Dale, Michaela R. Maynard, Michael A. Pletcher (unanimous)
• Approved TASC Coordinator requisition (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day termination notice for Witt O'Brien's ERAP consulting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract authorizations, including a $178,385.17 grant renewal for the First Episode Psychosis Program. The agenda also includes discussions on land development plans for a large warehouse in Benner Township and a manufacturing facility in Penn Township.

• Grant renewal for First Episode Psychosis Program totaling $178,385.17
• Grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Funds up to $130,000
• Land development plan for 1,080,289 sq. ft. Bellefonte Warehouse in Benner Township
• District Attorney professional liability insurance renewal for $30,17able74
• Agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems for Marriage License screen modifications ($2,750)

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 6 of 2022 supporting legislation to prohibit those with domestic violence convictions from holding state office. It also approved several contracts and grant renewals, including a $178,385.17 grant for the First Episode Psychosis Program and a $30,174 professional liability insurance renewal. Several items were added to next week's Consent Agenda, including agreements for software modifications and a warehouse development plan. The Board approved a check run of $1,093,588.56.

• Adopted Resolution 6 of 2022 supporting legislation to bar domestic violence convicts from state office (unanimous)
• Approved $178,385.17 grant renewal for First Episode Psychosis Program (unanimous)
• Approved submission of grant application up to $130,000 for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program (unanimous)
• Added $2,750 RBA agreement for Marriage License screen modifications to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added $9,000 RBA statement of work for IRecord integration to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added $30,174 contract renewal with National District Attorney's Association to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOU with PA State Police for PREA investigations to Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added MOU for Bellefonte Warehouse land development plan to Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing a final subdivision plan for 15 lots in Walker Township. Members will also review land development plans for manufacturing and warehouse facilities, and consider two time extension requests.

• Deerhaven Phase 3B: Final Subdivision Plan for 15 lots in Walker Township
• M & D Storage Phase 2 Land Development: 1st Time Extension Request (Snow Shoe Township)
• University Park Airport ARFF Building Land Development: 7th Time Extension Request (Benner Township)
• Paul B. Fisher & Linda S. Fisher Manufacturing Facility: Final Land Development Plan (Penn Township)
• Bellefonte Warehouse: Final Land Development Plan (Benner Township)

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for the Deerhaven Phase 3B subdivision, which includes 14 residential lots and 1 open space lot in Walker Township, subject to review comments from the township engineer and zoning officer, completion of pending items, and approval signatures from the Walker Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The commission also approved two 90-day time extensions for the M&D Storage Phase 2 land development and the University Park Airport ARFF building. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and updates on various county planning initiatives.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Deerhaven Phase 3B (14 residential lots, 1 open space lot) in Walker Township
• Approved 90-day time extension for M&D Storage Phase 2 land development (Snow Shoe Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for University Park Airport ARFF building (Benner Township)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The advisory board will review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a budget update from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation discussion regarding the Community Resource Center.

• Budget Update – SAM, Inc.
• Service Evaluation Discussion – Community Resource Center
• Nominations for Secretary

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to hear a 2024 real estate appeal and render a decision. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and open discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 real estate appeal to be heard
• Render appeal decision
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, COMPASS, and grievances. They will also discuss COVID-19 operations, including programming, future considerations, and vaccine/booster clinics, as well as new business like the 2022 Correctional Employee Week. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, Decision Points, and reentry
• COVID-19 facility operations, including vaccine/booster clinic and rapid testing
• 2022 Correctional Employee Week as new business
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors approved reopening the correctional facility to attorney contact visits, with the warden's request supported by consensus. The board also unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, with monthly reports on mental health, population, and COVID-19 testing.

• Approved reopening facility to attorney contact visits (consensus)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine personnel appointments, including a new County Administrator, several corrections and other departmental hires, and a $300,000 grant for a new EMS headquarters. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve John J. Franek Jr. as County Administrator/Chief Clerk, effective May 8, 2022
• Approve two new Corrections Officers at $17.50/hour and two personnel requisitions for the Correctional Facility
• Approve personnel requisitions for Emergency Services, Facilities Management, and Sheriff's Office
• Approve DCED as state agency for $300,000 Moshannon Valley EMS grant for new ambulance headquarters
• Approve letters of support for Rush Township Municipal Park grant and Penn State College of Medicine LION Mobile Clinic

The Board unanimously approved the appointment of John J. Franek Jr. as County Administrator/Chief Clerk, replacing Margaret Gray, effective May 8, 2022. They also approved several personnel items, including new corrections officers and requisitions, and approved a $300,000 grant for a new EMS headquarters. Letters of support for a park grant and a mobile health clinic were also approved.

• Approved appointment of John J. Franek Jr. as County Administrator/Chief Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Christopher D. Fye as full-time Corrections Officer at $17.50/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Z. Wilson as full-time Corrections Officer at $17.50/hr (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer and Kitchen Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Administrative Assistant EMA (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Facilities Technician 1 (unanimous)
• Approved DCED as Registered State Basic Agency for $300,000 Moshannon Valley EMS grant (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Rush Township park grant and Penn State LION Mobile Clinic (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from March 29, 2022, and to discuss new business items including 2023 planning, voluntary benefits, an insurance addition, and rate discussions. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these items are discussion topics.

• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2022
• 2023 planning discussion
• Voluntary benefits discussion
• Insurance addition discussion
• Rate discussion

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to approve routine items for the 2022 General Primary, including minutes, a permanent polling location change, ballot layout, mail-in envelope package, and ballot return plan. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before action.

• Approve minutes from March 31, 2022 meeting
• Permanent polling place change for Precinct #81 Taylor Township to Fowler Grove Community Center, 11246 South Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda
• Approve Election Day ballot layout
• Approve vote by mail envelope package from Phoenix Graphics
• Approve Ballot Return and Collection Plan for 2022 General Primary

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting, a permanent polling place change for Precinct 81, the Election Day ballot layout, the vote-by-mail envelope package from Phoenix Graphics, and the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2022 General Primary. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved minutes from March 31, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved permanent polling place change for Precinct 81 to Fowler Grove Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved Election Day ballot layout (unanimous)
• Approved vote-by-mail envelope package from Phoenix Graphics (unanimous)
• Approved Ballot Return and Collection Plan for 2022 General Primary (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions, including promoting John J. Franek Jr. to County Administrator/Chief Clerk with a salary increase to $99,507.20 per annum (or $123,198.40 as requested by the Commissioners). The board will also vote on appointments and wage changes for the Conservation District and Correctional Facility, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Promotion of John J. Franek Jr. to County Administrator/Chief Clerk, salary $99,507.20/annum (requested $123,198.40), effective May 8, 2022
• Appointment of Seth E. Narehood as Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 at $17.69/hour (requested $19.08/hour)
• Appointment of Devyn D. McPheeters as Nutrient Management Technician at $17.69/hour (requested $19.08/hour)
• Updated Corrections Officer wage scales and reclassification of Kitchen Supervisor and Food Service Manager positions at Correctional Facility
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 Salary Board meeting

The Salary Board unanimously approved personnel actions, including promoting John J. Franek Jr. to County Administrator/Chief Clerk at a requested salary of $123,198.40 per year, and approved Conservation District hires and Correctional Facility wage scale updates. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved promotion of John J. Franek Jr. to County Administrator/Chief Clerk at $123,198.40/annum (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Seth E. Narehood as Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 at $19.08/hour (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Devyn D. McPheeters as Nutrient Management Technician at $19.08/hour (unanimous)
• Approved updated Corrections Officer wage scales effective April 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Kitchen Supervisor positions from SG-N08 to SG-N13 (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Food Service Manager position from SG-S49 to SG-54 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed pay rates for existing Kitchen Supervisors and Food Service Manager (unanimous)
• Approved wage step increases for Lieutenants at Correctional Facility (unanimous)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business including a report from the Director. The agenda includes a report on the Ethel Beaver Fund and the election of officers or reappointments.

• Director's Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Election of Officers/Reappointments

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to hear 2022 real estate assessment appeals and render decisions on them. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and open discussion. This is a routine quasi-judicial meeting focused on property tax appeals.

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from October 19 and 21, 2021
• Hearing of 2022 real estate assessment appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review meeting minutes, proclamations, and several contract authorizations. Items include a resolution for issuing general obligation debt and an MOU for a manufacturing facility in Penn Township.

• Resolution 5 of 2022 regarding intent to issue general obligation debt
• MOU with Centre Safe for transitional housing assistance
• Land development plan for Fisher Manufacturing Facility in Penn Township
• Service agreement with Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority
• $177,000 contract with Plante Moran, PLLC for ERP consulting

The Board unanimously approved adding Resolution 5 of 2022 to next week's consent agenda, expressing intent to issue general obligation bonds for a capital project and refunding. They also approved a check run of $573,957.66, a letter of support for a veteran retreat center, and several other items. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 9 of 2022 for Conservation District Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10 of 2022 for 9-1-1 Dispatchers Week (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 5 of 2022 to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Centre Safe for transitional housing assistance (unanimous)
• Added MOU for Fisher Manufacturing Facility to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added intergovernmental service agreement with Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $177,000 ERP consultant contract (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a public comment period. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No official actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving numerous personnel actions, including new hires, replacements, and a promotion, across departments like the Conservation District, Correctional Facility, and Children & Youth Services. They will also vote on a contract addendum extending an Emergency Solutions Grant. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve $182,691 Emergency Solutions Grant extension (Aging)
• Hire 6 Corrections Officers, retroactive to late March/early April
• Appoint Stephanie E. Arnold as 911 Dispatcher at $20.66/hour
• Appoint Kaitlyn D. Kahley as Caseworker 1 at $16.90/hour
• Promote Thomas Snyder to Caseworker 2 at $18.02/hour

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel requisitions and appointments across departments, including Conservation District, Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, and Children & Youth Services. They also approved a contract addendum extending the Emergency Solutions Grant – CV2 through June 30, 2022, for $182,691. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Conservation District personnel requisition and temporary intern appointment (unanimous)
• Approved six Corrections Officer requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Dispatcher appointment for Stephanie E. Arnold (unanimous)
• Approved six Children & Youth Services personnel items including caseworker appointments and leave of absence (unanimous)
• Approved promotion/change in title for Thomas Snyder in MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Solutions Grant – CV2 contract addendum extension for $182,691 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving a series of personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and a position reclassification across several county departments. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its March 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approve promotions for Ashley Efthimiou and Jennifer Bletz to First Deputy Prothonotary, with requested rates of $18.88/hour each
• Approve new hires Sierra L. Huntington and Kate M. Hughes as Department Clerk 3 in the Prothonotary's office
• Approve promotions for Jonathan Muss and Ethan Walters in the Sheriff's office
• Create and fill an on-call Senior Advisor position in the Conservation District for John A. Wataha at a requested $30.00/hour
• Approve multiple personnel actions in Human Services, including promotions, a new hire, and a position reclassification

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and a position reclassification across several departments. All items were approved as requested, with no public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved Prothonotary promotions for Ashley Efthimiou and Jennifer Bletz, and new hires Sierra L. Huntington and Kate M. Hughes (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff promotions for Jonathan Muss and Ethan Walters (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call Senior Advisor position and appointment of John A. Wataha for Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services promotions for Jennie Farwell and Tina Bowser, and new hire John Glen Vandermark (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Caseworker 1 to Caseworker 3 in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dawn E. Ellero as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual presentation instead of its monthly meeting. The training covers how to respond when a child has experienced trauma, available resources, and self-care for staff facing secondary stress. Registration is free and required via email.

• Virtual presentation on child trauma response
• Speakers from Pennsylvania Key, Department of Education, and Early Intervention Technical Assistance
• No registration fee
• Registration via Karin Johnson at kmjohnson@centrecountypa.gov

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2022, at 9:30 AM in Room 146 of the Willowbank Building. The agenda includes reports on centers/transportation, programs, RSVP, and regional council updates, as well as nominations. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Centers/Transportation Report by Sandy Schuckers
• Program Report by Quentin Burchfield
• RSVP Update by Brenda Reeve
• Regional Council on Aging update by Ralph Locklin
• Nominations by Quentin Burchfield

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, adopt proclamations for County Government and Employee Appreciation Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and take action on several contracts, including a $177,000 ERP consultant agreement and a $300,000 MOU for a new EMS building. They will also vote on the consent agenda, a check run of $656,345.96, and letters of support for community projects.

• Contract with Plante Moran, PLLC for ERP consulting, $177,000 (April 2022–Dec 2023)
• MOU with Moshannon Valley EMS for ARC application, $300,000 state-funded
• Contract with Keystone Adolescent Center for residential services, $172,000
• Amendment with Zito Media for Next Gen 911 fiber, total $418,023.49
• Letter of support for Kepler Pool rebuilding and stream restoration program

The Board of Commissioners discussed three bond issuance options for the Centre Crest renovations project, with the $1.2 million surplus included. No formal vote was taken, but the Board concluded to move forward with an authorization resolution to proceed with the credit rating process and document drafting. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Discussed three bond options for Centre Crest renovations, no vote taken
• Concluded to prepare authorization resolution for credit rating process and document drafting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, adopting two proclamations, and taking action on several contracts and agreements, including a $177,000 ERP consultant contract and a $300,000 MOU for a new EMS building. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, a check run, and letters of support.

• Contract with Plante Moran, PLLC for ERP consulting, $177,000 (April 2022–Dec 2023)
• MOU with Moshannon Valley EMS for ARC application, $300,000 state-funded
• Contract with Keystone Adolescent Center for residential services, $172,000
• Amendment with Zito Media for Next Gen 911 fiber, total $418,023.49
• Letter of support for Kepler Pool rebuilding application

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the EADS Group as the selected firm for construction inspection services for the Centre County Bridge Bundle MTF project. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services for an ARC grant application, a letter of conditional approval for a lease extension with Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, and letters of support for Kepler Pool rebuilding and a stream restoration program. Several contracts were added to next week's consent agenda, and the board approved the consent agenda and a check run.

• Approved EADS Group for construction inspection services for Centre County Bridge Bundle MTF project (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services for ARC grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of conditional approval for lease extension with Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority's Kepler Pool rebuilding application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Natural Resources Conservation Services RCPP stream restoration program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts with Keystone Adolescent Center, Newman Hill, Zito Media, Egnyte, and Probation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $656,345.96 dated April 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Added contracts with Plante Moran, TeleoSoft, and Keystone Pride Resource Institute to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from its February 17 meeting and to act on several permanent and temporary polling location changes for the upcoming primary election. The board will also approve Election Day ballots for absentee and vote-by-mail voting. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.

• Permanent move of Precinct #19 State College from South Hills School of Business to Universalist Unitarian Fellowship
• Permanent move of Precinct #5 Bellefonte West from First Presbyterian Church to Bellefonte Library
• Temporary move of Precinct #22 State College to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 208 West Foster Avenue
• Temporary move of Precinct #32 State College to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 208 West Foster Avenue
• Approval of Election Day ballots for absentee and vote-by-mail

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved permanent polling location changes for Precincts 19 and 5, temporary changes for Precincts 22 and 32, and adjusted Election Day ballot quantities. The board also approved the February 17, 2022 meeting minutes and held an executive session on a legal matter.

• Approved permanent polling location changes for Precinct 19 to Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Precinct 5 to Bellefonte Library (unanimous)
• Approved temporary polling location changes for Precincts 22 and 32 to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (unanimous)
• Approved Election Day ballot quantities, including 50 absentee mail-in ballots per precinct (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2022 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the February 24 meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP/finance system, discuss proposed county borrowing, and review February financial reports. A consultant from Plante Moran will present on the ERP project. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from February 24, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP/finance system update (old business)
• Proposed county borrowing (old business)
• February financial reports presented by Joni MacIntyre/Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc.
• ERP project consultant presentation by Plante Moran

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners enter into contract negotiations with Plante Moran for ERP project consulting services, following a presentation of their proposal. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners enter contract negotiations with Plante Moran for ERP consulting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a bond issuance. The agenda includes public comment and questions from the press, but no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Centre County bond issuance

The Board of Commissioners discussed financing options for the $26.9 million Centre Crest renovation, deciding to eliminate three borrowing options (1A, 2A, 3A) because a $1.2 million debt service fund surplus makes borrowing unnecessary. They requested updated figures for the remaining options, to be reviewed at an April 5 work session.

• Eliminated bond options 1A, 2A, and 3A due to $1.2M debt surplus
• Requested PFM recalculate options with $4.3M payments in 2027-2029
• Requested all three options updated to reflect $1.2M funding
• Scheduled next discussion for April 5 work session

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda includes public comment and questions from the press, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project updates. They discussed employee bonuses totaling about $500,000, updated HVAC renovation costs at Centre Crest to $4 million, and confirmed a $24,000 payment to the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Reviewed ARPA project summary and employee bonus expenditures (~$500,000 total)
• Updated HVAC renovation costs at Centre Crest to $4 million
• Confirmed $24,000 ARPA payment to Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (approved in prior public session)
• Discussed potential future reallocation of Airport Tourism Incentive Project funds
• Allocated $30,200 for COVID rapid tests for County employees

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from November 18, 2021, and to discuss new business regarding capital annual claims. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of capital claims.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2021
• Discussion of capital annual claims

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts, including a large-scale adaptive reuse design proposal. The meeting also includes discussions on meal program bids, IT renewals, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Adaptive Reuse Design Services contract with Muhlenberg Greene Architects, LTD for $882,300 plus expenses
• Zito Media Communications, LLC contract amendment increasing monthly fee from $657.81 to $1,400
• Keystone Adolescent Center, Inc. contract for residential services totaling $172,000
• Invitation for Bids for the Centre County Meals Program to provide meals to older persons
• Approval of a check run totaling $1,243,678.55 dated March 25, 2022

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Muhlenberg Greene Architects for adaptive reuse design services, with a fixed fee of $882,300 plus reimbursables. They also approved advertising bids for the county meals program, tabled two RFPs (homemaker services and copier lease) for later review, and added several contracts to the next consent agenda. The board adopted a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and approved the check run of $1,243,678.55.

• Approved contract with Muhlenberg Greene Architects for adaptive reuse design ($882,300 fixed fee + $17,500 reimbursables) (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of IFB for Centre County Meals Program (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for Homemaker Services and OPTIONS Program until April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for Copier Lease Services until April 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Added contract with Newman Hill, Inc. for refuse/recycling to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added second amendment with Zito Media for Next Gen 911 fiber to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added contract with Keystone Adolescent Center for residential services to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Community Notice Letter for FY2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including a one-time $500 payment to non-correctional facility employees, expansion of employee referral and recruitment incentive programs, and a one-step pay increase for certain Human Services caseworkers. The board will also vote on contracts, including a $120,000 IT transition contract with Mission Critical Partners and a $79,500 audit engagement with Baker Tilly, plus an ARPA allocation of $24,000 to the Recycling and Refuse Authority. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act.

• One-time $500 payment to all non-Correctional Facility employees employed as of April 8, 2022
• ARPA allocation of $24,000 to Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority for COVID expenses
• Contract with Mission Critical Partners not to exceed $120,000 for IT knowledge transfer
• Audit engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for $79,500 for 2021 audit
• Master Agreement with Teleosoft, Inc. including one-time fee of $249,000 for CountySuite Civil Court software

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the pay rate for a new full-time Department Clerk 3 in Court Administration, appointed by President Judge Pamela Ruest. The board will also vote on minutes from its March 10 meeting and take public comment.

• Approve rate for Summer L. Smitchko at $14.79/hour (SG-N08A(01)), effective March 28, 2022
• Request to approve at $17.17/hour (SG-N08I(09)) instead, with $4,012 salary budget savings for 2022
• Approve minutes from March 10, 2022 Salary Board meeting

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will discuss and vote on several items, including selecting a surveyor for the Webb and Nancy Miller farm, resolving farmland appraisal questions, and choosing an appraiser. They will also consider a request for support from Mr. Ed Dunkelberger regarding telephone pole relocation on his preserved farm, and review potential changes to conservation plan requirements and their bylaws.

• Review and selection of survey bids for the Webb and Nancy Miller farm
• Vote to select a qualified appraiser after resolving appraisal questions
• Consider response to Ed Dunkelberger's request for support on telephone pole relocation
• Vote on accepting alternative conservation plans from PACE applicants
• Review and potential update of board bylaws

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts, grants, and routine items, including a $249,000 software agreement for the Prothonotary, a $476,869 federal grant for street and water improvements, and a $150,000 mental health grant. They will also vote on a check run of $925,231.36 and a sponsorship for livestreaming vote-by-mail processing. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Master Agreement with Teleosoft, Inc. for Prothonotary software, with one-time fee of $249,000 and $29,954/year maintenance
• Contract renewal with Thomson Reuters for West Law Proflex, total $91,391.76 for April 1, 2022 to April 1, 2025
• Grant award from PCCD for mental health initiative, $150,000 federally funded for 2022-2023
• Contract with PA DCED for Community Development Block Grant, $476,869 for street, water, and sewer improvements
• Check run of $925,231.36 dated March 11, 2022

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a $150,000 mental health grant, a $476,869 Community Development Block Grant contract, and a $91,391.76 contract renewal with Thomson Reuters. They also authorized a grant application for up to $250,000 and added two Teleosoft agreements to the March 24th consent agenda. The board tabled a contract with Mission Critical Partners until the March 24th meeting.

• Approved $150,000 PCCD mental health grant (unanimous)
• Approved $476,869 DCED Community Development Block Grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved $91,391.76 Thomson Reuters contract renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Bryne Justice Assistance Grant application up to $250,000 (unanimous)
• Added Teleosoft Master Agreement to March 24th Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Teleosoft Addendum A ($249,000 one-time fee) to March 24th Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Mission Critical Partners contract until March 24th (unanimous)
• Approved $925,231.36 check run (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is reviewing a final subdivision plan for Harvest Meadows in Benner Township. The body will also consider eight time extension requests for various land developments and review the Deerhaven Phase 1 plan in Walker Township.

• Harvest Meadows Phase 1: Final Subdivision Plan for 135 lots in Benner Township
• Deerhaven Phase 1: Review of Final Subdivision Plan in Walker Township
• Eight time extension requests for land developments in Benner, Gregg, Taylor, Potter, and Penn Townships
• Tabled plan for G.M. McCrossin, Inc. commercial/office building in Benner Township

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for the Harvest Meadows Phase 1 subdivision in Benner Township, a 135-lot project (133 residential lots, 1 open space lot, 1 parking lot). The approval is subject to review comments from the Benner Township Engineer and Zoning Officer, completion of pending items, and approval signatures from the Benner Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The commission also approved eight time extension requests for various land development and subdivision plans.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Harvest Meadows Phase 1, 135-lot subdivision in Benner Township
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 8 pending plans, including Nittany Glen Phase IV, DBRA Enterprises, and Sandy Ridge II Wind Project
• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 meeting
• Adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Correctional Facility Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports on facility operations including mental health, programs, population, and medical services. The board will also discuss COVID-19 operations, including programming, future considerations, and vaccine/booster clinics and rapid testing, plus reports from criminal justice planning and community partners.

• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, Decision Points, reentry, population, data, BMS, co-occurring disorder, suicide watch, detox, Vivitrol injections, Prime Care, grievances, CBC
• COVID-19 facility operations discussion: programming, future considerations, vaccine/booster clinic and rapid testing
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and Centre Peace
• Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022 at 8:00 AM via virtual link

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors met virtually and unanimously approved the minutes from the February meeting. Monthly reports were presented, including mental health, COMPASS program, facility population, and COVID-19 testing data. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after reports and announcements.

• Approved February Prison Board of Inspectors minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 am (motion by Sheriff, seconded by Controller Moser)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel items, including appointments, leaves, and requisitions for the Correctional Facility and other departments. They will also consider extending a bridge design agreement with Larson Design Group and designating an authorized signatory for bridge permits. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve medical leave for Corrections Officer Jason Buckley, May 2–June 1, 2022
• Appoint Gabriel D. Krause as full-time Corrections Officer at $17.50/hour
• Appoint Georgia D. Port as Kitchen Supervisor at $14.79/hour
• Approve personnel requisitions for three Corrections Officer positions
• Extend Larson Design Group bridge design agreement to January 22, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and pay rate adjustments for positions in the District Attorney's Office, Conservation District, Office of Aging, Tax Claim, and Court Administration. The board will also vote on the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve rate for Khayla D. Smith as Paralegal 1 in District Attorney's Office at $14.79/hour (requested $16.85/hour)
• Create on-call Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 position and appoint Paul D. Dembowski at $17.69/hour (requested $19.08/hour)
• Promote Sheera Corrigan to Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 at $51,500.80/annum (requested $53,476.80/annum)
• Promote Leann Repasky to Tax Claim Coordinator at $19.80/hour (requested $21.36/hour)
• Approve rate for Matthew T. Newton as Law Clerk in Court Administration at $21.19/hour (requested $21.58/hour)

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including new hires, a promotion, and a title change. No public comments or agenda additions were made, and the meeting adjourned after the votes.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2022 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Khayla D. Smith as full-time Paralegal 1, District Attorney, at $16.85/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 position and appointment of Paul D. Dembowski at $19.08/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Sheera Corrigan to Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 at $53,476.80/annum (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Leann Repasky to Tax Claim Coordinator at $21.36/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Matthew T. Newton as full-time Law Clerk, Court Administration, at $21.58/hour (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will review the minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting and conduct officer elections. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Governor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and a preview of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey.

• Approval of February 9, 2022, minutes
• Officer elections
• Review of Governor’s Proposed Budget – Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Pennsylvania Youth Survey preview
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation committees

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, a proclamation for 4-H Week, several contracts and grant awards, a $454,454 payment request for Titan Park improvements, and a check run of $546,981.76. They will also discuss supporting a regional Build Back Better grant application and hear public comment.

• Contract with Waste Management for non-hazardous waste services at $999.77/month through March 2025
• Approve CCRRA grants: $93,750 for waste study and $93,750 for hazardous waste education
• Approve $454,454 RACP payment for Titan Park Plant 1 Improvements
• Approve $21,000 contract with Phoenix Graphics for ballot printing
• Approve check run of $546,981.76

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel requisitions, including corrections officers and a caseworker, and consider revisions to COVID-19 masking and testing policies. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and delegate signing authority for a CDBG contract.

• Approve personnel requisitions for two Corrections Officers (replacing T. Corl and M. Beck) at SG-N10
• Approve personnel requisition for Caseworker 2 in MH/ID/EI (replacing J. Rockey) at SG-N12
• Approve appointment of Keith A. Miller as Legal Secretary 2 in Public Defender at $14.79/hour
• Delegate signing authority for CDBG invoices under Contract C000082286 ($476,869, Jan 2022–Jan 2026)
• Consider revisions to COVID-19 Universal Masking and Testing policies

The Board unanimously approved revisions to the COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy and approved revisions to the COVID-19 Testing Policy with Commissioner Dershem opposed, aligning county policies with updated CDC guidance. The Board also unanimously approved personnel requisitions, including new hires and replacements, and delegated signing authority for CDBG invoices.

• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Testing Policy (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved personnel requisitions for two Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Caseworker 2 in MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Keith A. Miller as Legal Secretary 2 (unanimous)
• Approved delegation of CDBG invoice signing authority to Ray Stolinas (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding a virtual meeting on March 2, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as introductions, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, old and new business, family engagement, and agency updates. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• LICC Resource Book update
• Updates for Professional Breakfasts
• Family Engagement discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including a $805,750 roof replacement project and a $21,000 election printing contract, along with a $1.15 million check run. They will also discuss the county's COVID-19 community level and consider a letter of support for a grant application.

• Contract with Altoona Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC for roof replacement, $805,750
• Contract with Phoenix Graphics, Inc. for absentee ballot printing, $21,000
• Contract with McGarvey Janitorial Service for cleaning, $13,931.76
• Contract renewal with Devereux Foundation for residential services, $65,000
• Check run approval of $1,152,825.50

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including contracts for janitorial services, roof replacement, and residential services, as well as a check run of $1,152,825.50. They also added contracts for election ballot printing and planning items to next week's consent agenda. The board discussed COVID-19 community levels and received updates on electricity procurement and solar energy savings.

• Approved minutes from Feb 22 meeting and Feb 15 work session (unanimous)
• Added Phoenix Graphics ballot printing contract to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Planning items for Soaring Eagle Wetland Phase 2 to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including janitorial contract ($13,931.76), roof replacement ($805,750), and residential services ($65,000) (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,152,825.50 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Entrepreneurial pathway and IDEA Hub grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda also includes a period for public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on budget updates for SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation for the Community Resource Center.

• Program reports for Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update regarding SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion for Community Resource Center

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and requisitions across several departments. They will also consider expanding the Employee Referral Incentive Program and approving a letter of support for a CPI funding application. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Promotion of Julee Smith Rote to Fiscal Technician at $16.90/hour, effective Feb 27, 2022
• Approval of three new Corrections Officer appointments at $17.50/hour, effective Mar 14, 2022
• Expansion of Employee Referral Incentive Program to all county departments
• Personnel requisitions for Corrections Officer, Lieutenant, and other positions
• Letter of support for CPI's ARPA Economic Adjustment Assistance application

The Board unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including promotions, requisitions, and appointments across county departments, and expanded the Employee Referral Incentive Program to include non-supervisory Human Services positions. A letter of support for CPI's ARPA funding application was also approved. No public comments were received, and no substantive policy decisions beyond these administrative items were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation District promotion and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility requisitions and appointments (unanimous)
• Expanded Employee Referral Incentive Program to Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved Aging Care Management Supervisor requisition (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI Caseworker 2 requisition (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion for Laurie Lynch (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender requisition and appointment (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee will meet to approve the January 27, 2022 meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP/Finance system, and discuss a proposed county borrowing, the Single Audit 2020 update, and financial reports for December 2021 and January 2022 from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Proposed County Borrowing
• Single Audit 2020 update
• Financial reports for December 2021 and January 2022
• ERP/Finance system update
• Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including new appointments, promotions, and pay rate changes for positions in Courts, Correctional Facility, Financial Management, Human Services, and Public Defender. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the February 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approve Ryan T. Morrison as full-time Law Clerk at $21.19/hour (requested $21.58/hour)
• Approve Mitchell S. Shutika as Enforcement Officer at $17.69/hour
• Promote Ty Corl to Lieutenant at $24.76/hour (requested $25.23/hour)
• Promote Matthew Beck to Lieutenant at $24.76/hour (requested $25.23/hour)
• Approve Joni MacIntyre as CFO at $90,438.40/annum (requested $116,396.80/annum)

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including new hires, promotions, and title changes across several departments. All actions were approved without public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved Feb 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ryan T. Morrison as full-time Law Clerk at $21.58/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Mitchell S. Shutika as Enforcement Officer at $17.69/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Ty Corl's promotion to Lieutenant at $25.23/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Beck's promotion to Lieutenant at $25.23/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Joni MacIntyre as CFO at $116,396.80/annum (unanimous)
• Approved Brandy Lose's promotion to Assistant Director at $58,115.20/annum (unanimous)
• Approved Katrina D. Mock as Caseworker 2 at $19.56/hr (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts, grants, and appointments at its Feb. 22 meeting. Key items include a $805,750 roof replacement contract, a $13,931.71 janitorial contract, and a $1,900 sheriff's grant. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with several human services contracts and approve a $1,335,250.92 check run.

• $805,750 contract with Altoona Roofing and Sheet Metal for roof replacement
• $13,931.71 contract with McGarvey Janitorial Service for cleaning at Magisterial District Office
• $1,900 grant from David B. Garver Charitable Trust for sheriff's community outreach
• Consent agenda includes $75,000 Calvary Church home repair pilot program and multiple children/youth services contracts
• Appointments to Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Recycling and Refuse Authority, and Hospital Authority

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved advertising a Request for Proposals for Homemaker Services and OPTIONS Program, which will provide in-home non-medical personal care and support to aging and disabled residents over the next three years. The board also approved a $1,900 grant from the David B. Garver Charitable Trust for sheriff's community outreach, added contracts for janitorial and roofing services to next week's consent agenda, and approved the consent agenda including multiple human services contracts. Additionally, the board approved four appointments to authorities, boards, and commissions, and a letter of support for Highway Safety Network Inc.'s grant application.

• Approved advertisement of RFP for Homemaker Services and OPTIONS Program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,900 grant from David B. Garver Charitable Trust for sheriff's community outreach (unanimous)
• Added McGarvey Janitorial Service contract ($13,931.71) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Altoona Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC contract ($805,750) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Devereux Foundation contract renewal ($65,000) to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts with Calvary Church, Affinity Forensic Services, Hope's Haven, Summit School, and CHOR Youth and Family Services (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments: Diane Homan, James Heckman, Frederick Gustkey Jr., Virginia Teachey (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Highway Safety Network Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from a 2017 meeting and discuss items related to the upcoming primary election, including poll workers, campaign finance reports, and election equipment software. They will also review old business on a request for proposals for election printing and mail services and an update on the Vote by Mail Center at Penn Stater. The agenda includes public comment periods and follows Act 65 rules for adding items.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2017 meeting
• Discuss poll workers for primary election
• Review campaign finance reports
• Discuss election equipment software
• Review RFP for election printing and mail services

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business including a report from the Director. The agenda includes old business and new business regarding the election of officers or reappointments.

• Election of Officers/Reappointments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on the ARPA-funded housing study, broadband expansion, and ARPA allocations, noting $5.8 million spent to date. They discussed potential funding for Centre Crest renovations and a donation to the Recycling and Refuse Authority, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 11:39 AM.
• Discussed potential decrease in Centre Crest renovation allocation from $7 million to $3 million (no action taken).
• Discussed potential donation to Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority for COVID-19 testing site space (no action taken).
• Heard update on housing study with draft due August 2022 and final presentation in November 2022.
• Heard update on broadband study, including stakeholder meetings and a town hall planned.
• Noted ARPA expenditures of $5.8 million to date, including masks and employee bonuses.
• Discussed revenue loss projections potentially exceeding $49 million through 2023.
• Discussed potential recreation funding request from Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (no action taken).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing the Final Land Development Plan for three commercial buildings at Benner Pike Shopping Center. The meeting also includes five requests for time extensions on various subdivision and land development projects.

• Final Land Development Plan for Benner Pike Shopping Center (Phases 1, 2 and 3) in Benner Township
• Five time extension requests for projects in Benner, Gregg, Haines, and Walker Townships
• Review of Final Subdivision Plan for Harvest Meadows – Phase 1 by the Sub-Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, several contracts for emergency management and human services, and appointments to local boards. They will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and receive a presentation on broadband. Most actions are scheduled to be added to next week's consent agenda.

• Emergency management grant: $105,343 from PA Emergency Management Agency
• Calvary Church home repair pilot: $75,000 for six months
• Children and Youth contracts: $130,000 (PA Forensic), $219,000 (Hope's Haven), $25,000 (Summit School), $70,000 (CHOR)
• Public Defender contract with AbacusNext: $197,100 over 5 years
• Appointments: Matt Colyer (LEPC), George Khoury (Airport Authority), library trustees

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the February 8 meeting minutes, this week's Consent Agenda (including a $197,100 contract with AbacusNext for the Public Defender's office), and a check run of $576,968.96. They also unanimously approved several appointments and re-appointments to various boards, including Matt Colyer to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and George Khoury to the Airport Authority. Several contracts and plans were added to next week's Consent Agenda, including a $75,000 home repair contract with Calvary Church and a $105,343 emergency management grant. No public comments were received.

• Approved the minutes from the February 8, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting.
• Approved this week's Consent Agenda, including a $197,100 contract with AbacusNext for the Public Defender's office.
• Approved a check run in the amount of $576,968.96 dated February 11, 2022.
• Approved the appointment of Matt Colyer to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
• Approved the appointment of George Khoury to the Airport Authority to fill an unexpired term.
• Approved re-appointments to the MH/ID Advisory Board, Federation of Public Libraries, and other boards.
• Added the Centre County Distribution Management Plan and FFY 2021 EMPG agreement to next week's Consent Agenda.
• Added contracts with Calvary Church, Affinity Forensic Services, Hope's Haven, Summit School, and CHOR Youth and Family Services to next week's Consent Agenda.

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Correctional Facility Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports on mental health, programs, population, and grievances. They will also discuss COVID-19 operations, including vaccines, boosters, and rapid testing, plus a presentation on work release. The meeting is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• Monthly reports on mental health, facility programs, work release/community reentry, population, data collection, BMS status, co-occurring disorder, suicide, detox, FIMAT, PrimeCare, grievances, CBC
• COVID-19 correctional facility operations: programming, future considerations, vaccine/booster clinic and rapid testing
• Presentation on work release
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace
• Next meeting scheduled for March 10, 2022 at 8:00 AM via virtual link

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the January meeting minutes. No formal decisions were made on substantive matters; the meeting focused on monthly reports and updates on COVID-19 operations and the work release program, including eligibility criteria and vaccination requirements.

• Approved January BOI meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from eight prior meetings, discuss a Request for Proposals for election printing and mail services, and vote on permanent polling location changes for two precincts. They will also receive an update on the Penn State Vote by Mail Center. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before action.

• Approve minutes from Oct 28, Nov 2, 4, 5, 9, 16, 18, 19, 2021 meetings
• RFP for Election Printing and Mail Services
• Precinct #49 Ferguson Northeast 1 moves permanently to Discovery Space, 1224 North Atherton Street
• Precinct #50 Ferguson Northeast 2 moves permanently to The Rivet, 1224 North Atherton Street
• Penn State update for Vote by Mail Center

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved permanent polling location changes for Precincts #49 and #50, moving them to Discovery Space and The Rivet respectively. The board also approved minutes from eight prior meetings and discussed a proposal for election printing and mail services, but took no action on that item.

• Approved minutes from Oct 28, Nov 2, 4, 5, 9, 16, 18, 19, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved permanent move of Precinct #49 to Discovery Space at 1224 North Atherton Street (unanimous)
• Approved permanent move of Precinct #50 to The Rivet at 1224 North Atherton Street (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel actions, including a one-time $800 hazard pay lump sum for all employees as of February 18, 2022, and several staff replacements and promotions across departments. They will also consider a $27,000 bond counsel engagement with Eckert Seamans and revisions to the COVID-19 vaccine and testing policy.

• One-time $800 hazard pay for all employees on payroll as of Feb 18, 2022
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,225.50 for a mental health counselor at the Correctional Facility
• Personnel requisitions for two Kitchen Supervisors and one Corrections Officer at the Correctional Facility
• Letter of engagement with Eckert Seamans for bond counsel at $27,000 plus $1,200 expenses
• Revisions to the COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing policy

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-time $800 hazard pay lump sum for all employees on the payroll as of February 18, 2022, to be paid by March 4, 2022. They also approved numerous personnel items, including hiring, promotions, and requisitions across multiple departments, as well as a $27,000 bond counsel engagement and revisions to the COVID-19 policy.

• Approved $800 hazard pay for all employees (unanimous)
• Approved personnel items for Correctional Facility, including tuition reimbursement and hiring (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for 911 Dispatcher, Custodial Worker, and other positions (unanimous)
• Approved title changes and new job descriptions for Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ciara D. Musser to Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender personnel items, including Law Clerk and Office Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 bond counsel engagement with Eckert Seamans (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and vote on several personnel actions, including new appointments, promotions, and pay rate changes for county employees. The agenda includes items for the Coroner's Office, Courts, Emergency Communications 911, Human Services, and Tax Assessment. Public comment is accepted before each action.

• Approve Jason W. Brooks as on-call Deputy Coroner at $16.16/hour
• Promote Rebecca Kirsch to Central Court Coordinator at $16.16/hour (requested $17.75/hour)
• Approve updated 911 wage scales and raise for Assistant Director Rayme Weidel to $62,067.20/year
• Promote Quentin Burchfield to Director of Aging at $65,748.80/year (requested $69,659.20/year)
• Appoint Mark J. Anderson as Assistant Chief Assessor at $46,924.80/year (requested $64,875.20/year)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will review the minutes from the January 12, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding opioid settlement funds and officer elections.

• Vote on January 12, 2022, minutes
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Officer Elections
• Service Evaluation Project report

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution to extend a $5 annual county fee on non-exempt vehicles for five years and allocate $266,905.61 in Liquid Fuels funds to six municipalities for road projects. The board will also act on several contracts, including a $1.79 million IT managed services agreement and a $197,100 Public Defender software contract, plus approve a $1.29 million check run.

• Resolution 3 of 2022: Extend $5 annual vehicle fee for 5 years for transportation
• Liquid Fuels allocations: $266,905.61 to Bellefonte, Curtin, Gregg, Millheim, Rush, Snow Shoe
• IT contract with Mission Critical Partners: $1,791,044.81 for 2022-2024
• Public Defender contract with AbacusNext: $197,100 over 5 years
• PEMA grant: $271,203.74 for emergency communications projects

The Board voted 2-1 to extend the $5 annual vehicle registration fee for five years and approved $266,905.61 in county allocations for six local road projects, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The Board also approved several professional service requests, a copier lease RFP, and a consent agenda including a $1.79 million IT contract. A proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month was adopted.

• Approved Resolution 3 of 2022 extending $5 vehicle fee for 5 years (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved $266,905.61 in Fee for Local Use allocations for 6 municipalities
• Approved Spring Township liquid fuels application for $24,000
• Approved request for professional services for ERP consultant
• Approved request for professional services for bridge construction inspection
• Approved advertisement of RFP for copier lease services
• Approved consent agenda including $1,791,044.81 IT contract with Mission Critical Partners
• Adopted Proclamation 3 of 2022 for Career and Technical Education Month

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on the LICC Resource Book and professional breakfasts. They will also consider a family survey for 2022 and receive agency updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• LICC Resource Book update
• Professional breakfasts update
• Family Survey for 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda includes a period for public comment and questions from the press.

• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or public comment. They discussed ARPA compliance reporting, noting $5.5 million expended and $11.5 million committed, and agreed to inform the Centre Region Council of Governments that a request for a Gemini material analyzer would not be directly ARPA-eligible. They also reviewed federal infrastructure funding opportunities.

• Consensus to communicate to COG that Gemini analyzer request is not directly ARPA-eligible
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering several service contracts, including IT managed services and emergency communications upgrades. The agenda also includes reviewing liquid fuels fee allocations for local road and streetscape projects.

• IT services contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC at $74,626.87 per month
• PEMA grant award of $271,203.74 for statewide interconnectivity projects
• Subgrant award from PCCD for STOP Violence Against Women Project totaling $435,000
• Liquid fuels fee allocations for local projects including Bellefonte Borough and Rush Township
• Approval of COVID-19 Universal Masking Policy revisions and mask purchases up to $2,000

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the COVID-19 Pandemic Universal Masking Policy and authorized spending up to $2,000 for surgical masks. They also approved several contracts and grant applications, including a $1.79 million IT services contract with Mission Critical Partners (added to next week's consent agenda) and a $375,000 state grant for the STOP Violence Against Women Project. The board added a resolution to extend the $5 vehicle registration fee for five years to next week's agenda for further discussion.

• Approved COVID-19 masking policy revisions and surgical mask purchase up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Added $1,791,044.81 IT managed services contract with Mission Critical Partners to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $271,203.74 PEMA grant and $41,764.85 Mission Critical Partners contract to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved submission of PHARE grant close-out report for $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of AmeriCorps Senior ARP grant application for $316,630 (unanimous)
• Approved $375,000 PCCD grant for STOP Violence Against Women Project (unanimous)
• Added Resolution 3 of 2022 (extending $5 vehicle fee) and fee allocations to Feb. 8 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $3,469,374.03 (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will open bids for farmland appraisers, discuss whether to allow exceptions to conservation plan requirements for plain-sect farmers, and consider officer elections and meeting schedule. The board will also review its bylaws and educational opportunities.

• Open and select farmland appraiser for 2-year term with option for third year
• Discuss and vote on exceptions to conservation plan requirements for plain-sect farmers
• Elect 2022 officers (Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Approve 2022 meeting schedule
• Certification of $112,561 in 2022 agricultural preservation funds

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board tabled a motion to approve Brian Pedrick of Agrarian Associates for farm appraisals after members questioned whether his appraisal method complies with state law. The board will seek verification from the state before acting. Other actions included approving the 2022 meeting schedule, retaining officers, and tabling conservation plan and bylaw discussions.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting
• Retained Thomas Songer III as Vice-Chair
• Appointed Ronald J. Hoover as Secretary
• Appointed R. Wheland as Treasurer
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule
• Tabled approval of Brian Pedrick of Agrarian Associates for appraisals pending state verification
• Tabled action on conservation plan requirements pending inquiry to Lancaster County
• Tabled bylaw review discussion

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including a promotion for a Public Defender employee, temporary overtime for a Correctional Facility food service manager, and new hires for the Courts and Sheriff's Office. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Promotion of Callie Tomblin to Investigator in Public Defender's office at $16.80/hour
• Temporary overtime for Correctional Facility Food Service Manager Kevin Brindle
• Appointment of Tamara S. Smith as Office Supervisor 2 for MDJ State College II at $17.04/hour
• Appointment of Lucas M. Sharer as part-time Deputy Sheriff-Security at $15.07/hour
• Appointment of Drew E. Koschny as on-call Deputy Sheriff-Security at $15.07/hour

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including a promotion for Callie Tomblin in the Public Defender's office, temporary overtime for Correctional Facility Food Service Manager Kevin Brindle, new rates for court and sheriff's office employees, and the creation of an on-call 911 dispatcher position. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved promotion of Callie Tomblin to Investigator at $16.80/hour (unanimous)
• Approved temporary overtime for Kevin Brindle retroactive to Jan 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Tamara S. Smith as Office Supervisor 2 at $17.04/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Lucas M. Sharer as part-time Deputy Sheriff-Security at $15.07/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Drew E. Koschny as on-call Deputy Sheriff-Security at $15.07/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call 911 Dispatcher-Public Safety Telecommunicator at $18.66/hour (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee will meet to approve the December 30, 2021 meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP/finance system, and discuss the 2022 indirect cost update. They will also review financial reports for December 2021 from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc., and consider the selection of bond counsel. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from December 30, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
• ERP/Finance system update
• 2022 Indirect Cost update
• Financial reports for December 2021 from Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions, Inc.
• Bond Counsel selection

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its December 30, 2021 meeting. Members reviewed an upcoming request for an ERP consultant, discussed a budget amendment for indirect costs, and heard a financial report for December 2021. The Board of Commissioners had already approved Eckert Seamans as bond counsel for the Centre Crest financing project.

• Approved minutes of December 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft Request for Professional Services for ERP consultant (no action)
• Discussed budget amendment to increase indirect costs to Domestic Relations (no action)
• Heard December 2021 financial report from Susquehanna Accounting (no action)
• Noted Eckert Seamans approved as bond counsel for Centre Crest project (by Board of Commissioners)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving numerous personnel requisitions and appointments, including several Corrections Officer hires, and will vote on contracts for services such as electronic monitoring and emergency heating assistance. The board will also discuss the COVID-19 universal masking policy and approve a large check run.

• Approve 10 Corrections Officer appointments, hourly rates $17.50-$18.00
• Approve $7.9M contract with Service Access and Management for ERAP administrative assistance
• Approve $100,000 contract with Interfaith Human Services for emergency heating assistance
• Approve $112,661 for 2022 Agricultural Land Preservation Program
• Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic Universal Masking policy

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a series of personnel actions, including hiring corrections officers, a fiscal technician, and 911 dispatchers, along with a budget revision and a COVID-19 mask purchase. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included approval of a consent agenda with contracts and a check run.

• Approved Conservation District personnel items (fiscal technician, intern job description, intern hire) (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Correctional Facility personnel items, including 8 new corrections officers (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications 911 dispatcher requisition and reinstatement (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender legal secretary requisition (unanimous)
• Approved First Time Home Buyer program application with credit score exception (unanimous)
• Approved budget revisions for Domestic Relations indirect costs and IT infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agricultural land preservation, probation monitoring contract, human services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $9,294,591.42 (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and conduct elections. The agenda includes a report on Hazmat Review/Responses and information regarding a household hazardous waste collection event scheduled for April 2022.

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 29 & 30, 2022
• Hazmat Review / Responses report by Jeff Wharran

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract with AMI for COVID-19 rapid testing for county employees, costing up to $165,968, and a revised job description for the County Administrator. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment, meeting minutes, and an executive session report.

• Contract with AMI for COVID-19 rapid testing, Jan 31–Mar 25, 2022, not to exceed $165,968
• Revised job description for County Administrator, effective Jan 20, 2022
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Additions to agenda per Act 65 of 2021

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with AMI for COVID-19 rapid testing for county employees, effective January 31 through March 25, 2022, at a cost not to exceed $165,968. The vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The board also unanimously approved a revised job description for the County Administrator position. No public comments or agenda additions were made.

• Approved $165,968 contract with AMI for COVID-19 rapid testing (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved revised job description for County Administrator (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a final land development plan for M&D Storage Phase 2 in Snow Shoe Township, involving three self-storage buildings. The commission will also discuss a time extension request for the University Park Airport ARFF building and receive updates on the MPO and other matters.

• M&D Storage Phase 2 final land development plan (3 self-storage buildings, Snow Shoe Township)
• Time extension request for University Park Airport ARFF building (6th request, Benner Township)
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for Jan 27, 2022 to review Benner Pike Shopping Center final plan
• Tabled plan: G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 commercial/office building (no action)

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for M&D Storage Phase 2, a three-building self-storage development in Snow Shoe Township, subject to review comments and pending items. The commission also approved a 90-day time extension for the University Park Airport ARFF Building project and retained its current officers for 2022. No subdivisions were submitted for this planning cycle.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for M&D Storage Phase 2 (3 self-storage buildings, Snow Shoe Twp.)
• Approved 90-day time extension for University Park Airport ARFF Building (Benner Twp.)
• Retained Rich Francke as Chair and Chris Kunes as Vice-Chair for 2022
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive agenda item: discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Public comment is invited, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

The Board of Commissioners reached a consensus to direct staff to inform SEDA-COG of their preference for Black Bear Fiber's fiber-to-the-home proposal for the Snow Shoe Broadband Project, over a fixed wireless option from Upward Broadband. No formal vote was taken; the decision was expressed as consensus during the work session. The board also discussed updates on the ARPA-funded broadband strategic plan and COVID-19 testing for employees, but took no other formal actions.

• Consensus to move forward with Black Bear Fiber for Snow Shoe Broadband Project
• Directed Liz Lose to communicate preference to SEDA-COG
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:37 AM

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation for National Blood Donor Month, and several contracts, including a $7.9 million federally funded contract for Emergency Rental Assistance Program administrative services. They will also authorize advertising an RFP for election printing and mail services, and add multiple items to next week's consent agenda.

• Approve advertisement of RFP for Election Printing and Mail Services for May 17, 2022 primary
• Authorize contract negotiations with Eckert Seamans for bond counsel for upcoming bond issuance
• Add $112,661 certification for 2022 Agricultural Land Preservation Program to consent agenda
• Add $7.9M contract with Service Access and Management for ERAP administrative assistance to consent agenda
• Approve check run of $910,842.82 dated January 14, 2022

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Correctional Facility Board of Inspectors is meeting to review monthly reports on facility operations, including mental health, population, and grievances. They will discuss COVID-19 operations, including programming, future considerations, and vaccine/booster clinics, and consider a new language arts program for women inmates. The meeting is largely routine oversight with public comments and approval of minutes.

• COVID-19 facility operations review: programming, future considerations, vaccine/booster clinic and rapid testing
• New program: Ridgelines Language Arts 'Storytelling for Women Inmates' with 'Stories from the Inside'
• Monthly reports: mental health, COMPASS, community reentry, facility population, data collection, BMS status, co-occurring disorder, suicide, detox, year-end totals, FIMAT, PrimeCare, grievances, CBC
• Reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, CentrePeace
• Next meeting: February 10, 2022, 8:00 AM, virtual via BlueJeans

The Board of Inspectors met virtually and unanimously approved the December 2021 minutes. Warden Schell presented detailed monthly reports on mental health, population, COVID-19 testing, and vaccinations. A new storytelling program for women inmates was introduced as new business. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items.

• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 am (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including hiring and replacing staff at the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, and other departments. They will also consider a $99,500 state grant for Probation and Parole, approve a satisfaction piece for a property, and take action on COVID-19 policies, including a vaccination and testing policy and the purchase of rapid antigen test kits.

• Approve COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing policy
• Purchase rapid antigen test kits not to exceed $30,200 from Penn State
• Approve $99,500 PCCD subgrant for Probation and Parole
• Approve personnel requisitions for Correctional Facility, Children & Youth Services, Public Defender
• Approve satisfaction piece for 150 Oak Drive, Karthaus

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing policy by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. They also approved the purchase of rapid antigen test kits from Penn State for up to $30,200, also 2-1. All other agenda items, including personnel requisitions, a title change, a satisfaction piece, and a subgrant award, were approved unanimously.

• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing policy (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved purchase of rapid antigen test kits up to $30,200 from Penn State (2-1, Dershem opposed)
• Approved revisions to COVID-19 Leave Directive (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved title change for 911 Dispatcher positions (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mayra Pollo as Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved PCCD subgrant award of $99,500 for Probation and Parole (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider three personnel actions: temporary overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, an extension of a temporary pay rate increase for a Conservation District employee, and accrual payouts for Planning department staff. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Approve temporary overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, effective Jan 16 to Jun 30, 2022, with a salary budget impact of $5,460
• Extend temporary pay rate increase for Julee Smith Rote, Department Clerk 3, from $15.65 to $16.22/hour until Fiscal Technician position is filled
• Approve accrual payouts for Planning department staff totaling $6,292.79

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved three personnel items: temporary overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants covering open Corrections Officer shifts, an extension of a temporary pay rate increase for a Conservation District clerk, and accrual payouts for Planning department staff. All actions were approved without public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved temporary overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary pay rate increase for Julee Smith Rote (unanimous)
• Approved accrual payouts for Planning department staff totaling $6,292.79 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will hold a routine meeting to approve the minutes from December 9, 2021, and to approve real estate changes and a list of resolutions. Public comment is allowed on agenda items and other concerns.

• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2021
• Approval of real estate changes for December 9, 2021 through January 10, 2022
• Approval of attached list of real estate resolutions