Centre County public meetings in 2023

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the November 30, 2023 meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP system, and review interest earnings and financial reports for November. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act, and the agenda is mostly routine financial oversight.

• Approve minutes from November 30, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update (old business)
• Interest Earnings for November
• Financial Reports for November

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of personnel actions, including new hires and job descriptions across several departments, and approve contracts for software, engineering, and fire alarm services. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the county fee schedule and acceptance of a hazardous materials grant.

• Approval of job description and requisition for Communications Coordinator at $26.75/hour
• Hiring multiple Correction Officers at $21.25-$21.75/hour and a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist at $22.64/hour
• Contract with Government Solutions Software for tax billing software, not to exceed $100,000
• Contract renewal with RBA Professional Data Systems for software maintenance at $154,507.50
• Resolution 28 of 2023 amending county fee schedules to add Access Corridor Transfers

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the 2024 non-union wage scale, which includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment. The board will also vote on a new deputy sheriff rate and the creation of a temporary senior advisor position. Public comment will be accepted before actions on agenda items.

• Approve 2024 non-union wage scale with 2% COLA effective December 31, 2023
• Set rate for Deputy Sheriff Richard L. Garis II at $18.60/hour, effective January 8, 2024
• Create temporary Senior Advisor, Planning position at SG-09, effective December 29, 2023

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee will review the financial report for the Records Improvement Fund. The committee will also consider a proposal to update aerial photos using services from Keystone Aerial Surveys.

• Approval of October 3, 2023, meeting minutes
• $38,160 contract for 29 flight lines and 3,422 digital images from Keystone Aerial Surveys
• Records Improvement Fund financial report review

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes is meeting to approve minutes from June 6, 2023, and to approve a list of real estate changes for the period June 1 through December 13, 2023, along with associated resolutions. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2023
• Approval of real estate changes for June 1–December 13, 2023
• Approval of list of real estate resolutions

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider two development plans: a four-lot residential subdivision in Potter Township and a commercial HVAC office/storage building in Benner Township. The agenda also includes 10 time extension requests for various subdivision and land development projects across the county, plus a sub-committee meeting scheduled for December 28.

• Kenneth M. Strouse Subdivision and Lot Addition Plan — final plan for four residential lots and one replatted lot in Potter Township
• Etters HVAC Office & Storage Building Land Development Plan — final plan for one commercial building in Benner Township
• 10 time extension requests for projects including Shady Lane Estates Phase 1, Sandy Ridge II Wind Project, and St. Joseph Institute Detox Center
• Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a snow removal contract with Grunthaner Landscape II for five county facilities, and authorize debt service payments totaling $972,687.50. They will also consider several contract renewals and approvals, including a $40,787 maintenance contract with Automated Logic, a $330,000 audit contract with Maher Duessel, and a change order for the Centre Crest roof replacement. Many items are slated for the consent agenda.

• Snow removal contract with Grunthaner Landscape II for five facilities (per-push rates from $285 to $1,070)
• Debt service payments to TD Wealth totaling $972,687.50 for GO Bonds series 2017A, 2017B, and 2022
• Change Order No. 01 for Centre Crest Roof Replacement, $68,792, new total $1,520,157
• Contract with Automated Logic for maintenance and WebCTRL upgrades, $40,787 for 2024-2026
• Audit contract with Maher Duessel, $330,000 for 2024-2026

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the session appears to be for discussion and public input.

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

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention Advisory Board is meeting to discuss program updates, a budget update, and new business on assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Discussion of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) as new business
• Budget update under old business
• Program reports for Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Public comments at start and end of meeting

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel items, including medical leaves for two Correctional Facility staff and a new hire and a promotion in Children and Youth Services. They will also consider approving a satisfaction piece for a property at 324 Hepburn Street, Bellefonte. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve medical leave for Kitchen Supervisor at Correctional Facility, effective Jan 11–Feb 11, 2024
• Approve medical leave for Corrections Officer at Correctional Facility, retroactive from Dec 9, 2023
• Appoint Nicholas J. Medina as Caseworker 1 in Children and Youth Services at $20.67/hour, effective Jan 3, 2024
• Promote Alexis Gallagher from Caseworker 1 to Caseworker 2 at $21.45/hour, effective Dec 19, 2023
• Approve satisfaction piece for Victoria and Adam Raish at 324 Hepburn Street, Bellefonte

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving minutes from November 16, 2023, and act on two personnel items: an overtime extension for Children & Youth Services supervisors and a $2,000 salary increase for the Controller for serving as Retirement Board secretary.

• Approve overtime extension for Children & Youth Services supervisors, up to 15 hours per pay period, through March 23, 2024, with a $3,596 budget impact
• Approve $2,000 salary increase for the Controller for duties as Retirement Board secretary

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review facility reports including population, detox, and mental health information. The board also intends to discuss the possible issuance of Narcan.

• Discussion of possible issuing of Narcan
• Establishment of 2024 BOI meeting dates
• Review of Warden's Report
• Review of facility population and mental health reports

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grants, including a $99,500 probation grant, a $20,820 9-1-1 contract renewal, and a $37,104 tax assessment contract. They will also vote on fee-for-local-use applications for Walker Township, Port Matilda Borough, and State College Borough, and approve the consent agenda and a check run of $1,269,301.42.

• Approve $99,500 probation grant from PCCD
• Approve $20,820 contract renewal with Mission Critical Partners for 9-1-1
• Approve $37,104 contract with Vision Government Solutions for tax assessment
• Approve $15,000 fee-for-local-use change for Walker Township (Hemlock Street)
• Approve $55,000 fee-for-local-use for Port Matilda Borough (High Street drainage)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve routine financial items for 2024, including the cost-of-living adjustment, the interest rate on employee contributions, the source of payment for administrative fees, and secretary compensation. The board will also approve minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (discussion)
• Approve interest rate on employee contributions for 2024
• Approve payment of administrative fees for 2024 from the Retirement Fund
• Approve Secretary compensation for 2024
• Approve minutes from October 26, 2023 meeting

Employee Benefits Trust

The Board will review a presentation from Revive Health and discuss options for PCHIPC 2024 funding. The meeting also includes a summary of the open enrollment period.

• Revive Health Presentation
• PCHIPC 2024 Funding Option discussion and potential action
• Open Enrollment Summary

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the 2024 county budget of $141,727,824, including a tax levy of 7.84 mills. They will also consider several contracts, including a $669,894.83 emergency communications grant, and approve various consent agenda items.

• Adopt 2024 County Budget of $141,727,824
• Adopt Resolution 27 of 2023: 7.84 mills tax levy
• Approve PEMA grant for 9-1-1 projects totaling $669,894.83
• Approve Gordian proposal for concrete pad and garage repairs at $49,808.20
• Approve consent agenda including $75/day inmate housing rate

Board of Commissioners

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

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

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve October meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP system, and review October interest earnings and financial reports. The committee will also note correspondence about reinvesting funds into term investments, as directed at the previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 26, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update
• Interest Earnings for October
• Financial Reports for October
• Reinvestment of Money Market ($10M), ARPA ($7.5M), and GO Bonds ($15M) into 270-day term investments

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel items, including new hires and funding requisitions across various departments. The agenda also includes approval of the November 16, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment periods. No non-personnel items are listed.

• Approve appointment of Whitney N. Rogers as Department Clerk 3 at $16.69/hour
• Approve funding and requisition for Office Supervisor 1 at $17.88/hour
• Approve appointment of Elizabeth G. Melville as Planner – Agricultural Preservation Coordinator at $23.85/hour
• Approve funding and requisition for Deputy Coroner at $19.06/hour
• Approve funding and requisition for Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $17.88/hour

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to request an $83,390 state grant for Strawberry Fields, Inc., and will vote on several contract authorizations and renewals, including jail housing, probation services, and health department grants. The board will also approve the consent agenda, a check run, and a letter of support for the Nittany Performing Arts Center.

• Resolution 23 of 2023: request $83,390 from Commonwealth Financing Authority for Strawberry Fields, Inc.
• Intergovernmental Housing Agreement template: $75/day per inmate for surrounding counties, Dec 5, 2023–Dec 31, 2024
• Juvenile Probation Services Grant renewal: $104,043 for staff salaries, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024
• Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program grant: $85,663 from PA DEP, Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024
• Consent agenda includes IT contracts (Net 3 Technology $147,245.88, CivicPlus $6,378, LinkedIn $72,600) and human services renewals

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to certify the results of the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election. The board will also consider approving minutes from three previous meetings in November.

• Certification of November 7, 2023 Municipal Election Results
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 13, and 14, 2023 meetings

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for Sullivan's Mini-Storage Phase VIII, review final land development plans for a McDonald's restaurant and a TransducerWorks manufacturing facility, and vote on five time extensions for previously approved projects. The meeting also includes citizen comment, approval of prior minutes, and updates on transportation and director's reports.

• Waiver request for Sullivan's Mini-Storage Phase VIII (Buildings 9-11) in Benner Township
• Final land development plan for McDonald's Restaurant (one building) in Benner Township
• Final land development plan for TransducerWorks Manufacturing Facility (one building) in Potter Township
• Time extension requests for Wawa at Eagle Point, The Cascade, Belle Rose Townhomes, Bellefonte Warehouse, and Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The board will review updates regarding the Regional Veterans Court and various priority areas. Discussions include progress on the Stepping Up Initiative Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE Initiative, and Reentry Coalition.

• Regional Veterans Court update from Judge Michael Salisbury
• Stepping Up Initiative Behavioral Health Court update
• CIT update
• HOPE Initiative update
• Reentry Coalition update

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on personnel items including new hires and promotions, a $454,265 anti-terrorism grant agreement, and several contracts for IT, towing, and EV charging design. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a check run, and a consent agenda with insurance and social service renewals.

• Approval of $454,265 intergovernmental grant with PEMA for South Central Mountain Regional Task Force anti-terrorism planning
• Contract with Erdman Anthony for $13,200 to design EV charging station infrastructure at Willowbank Building
• Three-year $147,245.88 contract with Net 3 Technology for disaster recovery environment
• Promotion of Shane Billett to Correctional Facility Captain at $30.73/hour
• $45,000 liquid fuels check to Harris Township for Mary Elizabeth Street culvert replacement

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approving additional on-call payments for deputy coroners, retroactive to November 5, 2023, with a 2024 salary budget impact of $152 and an annualized impact of $1,982. The board will also take up approval of prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Approve on-call pay for deputy coroners for extra 12-hour shifts, retroactive to Nov 5, 2023, through Dec 30, 2023
• 2024 salary budget impact: $152; annualized salary impact: $1,982 (Dept. 212)
• Approve minutes from November 9, 2023 Salary Board meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to process and verify the results of the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election. The body will canvass overseas ballots and take action to pre-certify the unofficial election results.

• Canvass and tabulate Military/Civilian Overseas ballots
• Pre-certification of November 7, 2023 Municipal Election Unofficial Results

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 tentative county budget of $141,727,824, which includes $113,137,810 for operations and $28,590,014 for capital reserve. They will also vote on a resolution requesting a $999,998 state grant for Kepler Pool renovations, and approve several contracts and appointments.

• Adopt 2024 tentative budget of $141,727,824
• Resolution 22 of 2023: request $999,998 CFA grant for Kepler Pool renovations
• Approve $152,288 workers comp insurance renewal with PMA
• Approve $240,000 contract with Adelphoi Village for foster care services
• Approve $50,000 liquid fuels check to Rush Township for road work

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional and Military/Civilian Overseas ballots. The board will also conduct a 2% statistical audit of in-person Election Day ballots.

• Adjudication and canvassing of provisional ballots
• Canvassing and tabulation of Military/Civilian Overseas ballots
• 2% Statistical Audit of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to process various types of ballots from the municipal election. This includes the adjudication of absentee and mail-in ballots and the tabulation of in-person and overseas ballots.

• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-In ballots
• Canvass and tabulation of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Canvass and tabulation of Military/Civilian Overseas ballots
• Adjudication, tabulation, and canvassing of provisional ballots
• Review of Numbered List of Voters, general returns, results tapes, and Election Night Reports

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on personnel actions including a new Aging Care Manager and a Prothonotary clerk, approve a grant extension for a police social worker program, authorize chiller removals at Centre Crest, and approve a liquid fuels grant for Rush Township road work. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a check run of over $1 million.

• Approve funding for full-time Aging Care Manager 2 at $20.27/hour
• Approve new Prothonotary Protection from Abuse Clerk at $16.69/hour
• Approve PCCD grant extension for Police Social Worker program with State College Borough Police ($150,000 total)
• Authorize removal of two chillers at Centre Crest facility roof
• Approve $50,000 Liquid Fuels grant for Rush Township road reconstruction on McCord Road, Casanova Road, Chestnut Street, and Casanova Spur

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the creation of a full-time Prothonotary Protection from Abuse Clerk at $16.69/hour and additional on-call payments for deputy coroners. The board will also vote on minutes from the November 2 meeting. Public comment is accepted per Sunshine Act rules.

• Approve creation of Prothonotary Protection from Abuse Clerk (p.c. #26) at $16.69/hour, with $3,755 budget impact for 2023 and $32,546 annualized for 2024
• Approve additional on-call payment for all on-call Deputy Coroners for shifts taken November 5, 2023 through December 30, 2023; budget savings for 2023 and annualized impact for 2024 are TBD
• Approve Salary Board meeting minutes from November 2, 2023

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review the warden's report, facility conditions, and monthly reports from various organizations. The meeting is primarily procedural.

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to vote on minutes from September and October 2023, receive committee reports, and discuss new business including Regional Recovery Hubs. The meeting is open to public comment on agenda items.

• Vote on minutes of September 13, 2023 and October 11, 2023
• Discussion of Regional Recovery Hubs under New Business
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation (Council/Provider Collaboration Project)
• Report from Independent Grievance Review Panel

Board of Elections

The Board will consider approving the minutes from the October 31, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a tentative schedule for adjudicating, tabulating, and certifying election results.

• Approval of October 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Canvass and tabulation of Election Day, mail-in, and overseas ballots
• 2% Statistical Audit of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Certification of Unofficial Results on November 14, 2023
• Certification of Official Results on November 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions including a new corrections officer, temporary election workers, and a promotion in Aging Services. They will also consider liquid fuels payments for road projects in Rush and Taylor Townships, and approve a consent agenda with a $30,000 PHARE grant for housing navigation and a $14,000 early intervention contract.

• Approve Jordan W. Bell as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour
• Approve two temporary full-time and two temporary part-time Elections Workers at $15.30/hour
• Approve promotion of Sheri Neale-Gummo to Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 at $25.03/hour
• Approve $64,100 liquid fuels check to Rush Township for Casanova Road drainage work
• Approve $30,000 PHARE Grant from Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for Housing Navigation Program

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote on two personnel items: creating two full-time temporary election workers at $15.30/hour and setting a part-time deputy sheriff's rate at $17.88/hour. The board will also approve minutes from the October 19 meeting and take public comment.

• Creation of two full-time Temporary Election Workers (p.c. #43 & #44) at $15.30/hour, effective Nov 2, 2023; 2023 budget impact $3,443, annualized 2024 impact $29,835
• Rate approval for Logan J. Bernier as part-time 60% Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.88/hour, effective Nov 6, 2023; 2023 budget impact $5,378, annualized 2024 savings $1,836
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 Salary Board meeting

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council will review results from the Family Engagement Survey and discuss agency updates. The council will also plan activities for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Review of Family Engagement Survey results
• Discussion of professional breakfast topics and speakers
• Planning of LICC activities for the upcoming fiscal year
• Agency updates from participating organizations

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to appoint individuals to administer oaths and designate the Official Count and Provisional Ballot Boards. The board will also review a tentative schedule for ballot adjudication and result certification for the 2023 Municipal Election.

• Resolution 1 of 2023: Appoint John Franek Jr., Beth Lechman, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter and Kristina Konrath to administer oaths
• Appointment of Board of Elections and Elections Staff as Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards
• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tentative schedule for 2% Statistical Audit of In-Person Election Day ballots on November 13, 2023
• Tentative certification of official results on November 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to request a $1,000,000 state grant for the Public Safety Training Center, approve contracts and purchases including vehicles and snow removal services, and handle routine items like minutes, a proclamation, and a check run.

• Resolution 21 of 2023: request $1,000,000 CFA grant for Public Safety Training Center
• Purchase of three used vehicles from Penn State for $45,870 total
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 for $51,617 for Humane Officer
• Contract renewal with Center for Community Resources for $967,716 for mental health crisis services
• Check run of $1,874,221.38

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve September meeting minutes, receive updates on the ERP system, and discuss cash flow analysis, reinvestment of money market and ARP term funds, and September interest earnings and financial reports. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from September 28, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update
• Cash Flows Analysis
• Reinvestment of Money Market and ARP Term Funds
• Interest Earnings and Financial Reports for September

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will hear a presentation on third-quarter 2023 portfolio results, then consider several 2024 items: a 1% increase in actuarial fees, an estimated $2.6-million annual required contribution (ADC), and a 3.9% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees from 2022 and prior. The board will also approve minutes from its August 3, 2023 meeting.

• PFM Asset Management presents 3Q 2023 total portfolio results
• Recommendation to approve 1% increase in 2024 actuarial fees
• Estimated 2024 ADC is $2.6-million
• 2024 cost-of-living adjustment of 3.9% for retirees in 2022 and prior

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to conduct routine business, including public comment, approval of minutes, and a discussion on the effective dates of exemptions. The board will also hear a 2024 real estate appeal and render a decision on it. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the appeal hearing.

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023
• Discussion on effective dates of exemptions
• 2024 real estate appeal to be heard
• Render appeal decision

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to request a $1,000,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for The Stage at Talleyrand. They will also vote on a $25,000 change order for the retaining wall project, approve several human services contract renewals, and handle routine items like minutes and a check run.

• Resolution 20 of 2023: request $1,000,000 CFA grant for The Stage at Talleyrand
• Change Order No. 01 with JG Contracting: $25,000 for security fencing and railings at Courthouse, contract total to $2,166,300
• Contract renewal with Center for Community Resources: $967,716 for mental health crisis services
• Contract renewal with Strawberry Fields, Inc.: $1,332,000 for mental health services
• Check run: $1,850,384.90 dated October 20, 2023

Board of Commissioners

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

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) discussion

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the date range of valid ballots for the November 7, 2023 municipal election, from August 29 to November 7. They will also review and approve additional documentation for provisional, ready-to-vote, and cards. The board will approve minutes from the October 5 meeting and accept public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve date range of valid ballots for Nov. 7 municipal election: Aug. 29 to Nov. 7
• Review and approve additional documents: Provisional, Ready to Vote, and Cards
• Approve minutes from October 5, 2023 Board of Elections meeting

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and leave extensions across several departments, as well as a no-cost contract with the Centre County Library & Historical Museum to display artifacts in county buildings.

• Approval of two new Corrections Officer positions at $21.25/hour
• Promotion of Hunter Fedora to Assistant District Attorney at $28.61/hour
• Approval of retro performance evaluation increases totaling $7,192.42
• Contract with Centre County Library & Historical Museum for artifact display (no cost to county, Oct 19, 2023 to Apr 17, 2024)
• Multiple personnel actions in MH/ID/EI including promotions and new appointments

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the minutes from its October 5 meeting and act on two personnel items: an overtime extension for Children & Youth Services supervisors through December 2023, and an upgrade/reclassification of a Caseworker 2 to Caseworker 3 in MH/ID/EI. Public comment is accepted per Sunshine Act and Act 65 rules.

• Overtime extension for Children & Youth Supervisors, up to 15 hours per pay period, effective Nov 5–Dec 16, 2023, with a $3,596 budget impact
• Upgrade of full-time Caseworker 2 (SG-07) to Caseworker 3 (SG-08) in MH/ID/EI, effective Nov 5, 2023, with $7,037 in 2023 savings

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will meet to discuss PFAS foam updates and review new off-site emergency response plans. The agenda also includes a review of the Year 1 Propane Exercise for the HMEP grant and reports from Hazmat teams.

• Review/Approval of New Off-Site Emergency Response Plans (OSERP) for Niagara Bottling, LLC
• PFAS updates and discussion on PFAS foam
• Review of Year 1-Propane Exercise for the HMEP grant
• Hazmat billing status report
• Review of July 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially approve employee contribution rates for 2024. The agenda includes public comment and approval of minutes, but the main action item is the rate approval.

• Action to approve employee contribution rates for 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss updates regarding the 2024 County Budget and Court Administration. The meeting also includes setting the budget meeting schedule.

• 2024 County Budget discussion
• Court Administration updates
• Budget meeting schedule

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will consider renewing the Benecon plan, discuss rates, and take action on the HSA employer contribution amount for the 2024 plan year. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Action to approve HSA employer contribution for 2024 (dollar amount not specified)
• Discussion of Benecon renewal
• Rates discussion for employee benefits

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is meeting to review one land development plan and three time extension requests. No subdivisions were submitted for this cycle. The commission will also receive a transportation update and a director's update.

• Sandy Ridge II Operations and Maintenance Building Expansion final land development plan, Taylor Township (CCPCDO File #125-23)
• All Storage Solutions Land Development time extension (1st request), Potter Township
• Benner Pike Hotel Land Development time extension (5th request), Benner Township
• M&D Storage Phase 2 Land Development time extension (7th request), Snow Shoe Township
• Sub-Committee Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 (virtual)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grants, including a $38,388.40 purchase of radios for the Probation Department and a $99,500 grant application for adult probation and parole. They will also vote on a change of scope for a $57,150 liquid fuels grant to Curtin Township, and adopt a proclamation for Farm City Week. Several items are slated for the consent agenda, including contract renewals for mental health and youth services.

• Purchase of 20 Kenwood radios and chargers from Centre Communications for $38,388.40
• Subgrant application to PCCD for $99,500 for adult probation and parole
• Change of scope for $57,150 liquid fuels grant to Curtin Township for tar and chip on Orviston Mt Road
• Contract renewals for mental health services totaling over $2.7 million (Strawberry Fields, Eagle Valley, Eagle View, Skills, Advocacy Alliance)
• Consent agenda includes $1.78 million contract with Centre County Youth Service Bureau for foster care

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 county budget, specifically focusing on adult services and transportation. The agenda also includes public comment, potential additions to the agenda, and updates on the budget meeting schedule.

• Discussion of 2024 county budget for Adult Services
• Discussion of 2024 county budget for Transportation
• Public comment period per Sunshine Act
• Budget meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023, for Court Administration

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention, and Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and a budget update. The meeting includes discussions regarding mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention programs.

• Review of June 26, 2023, minutes
• Budget update
• Mental Health program reports
• Intellectual Disability program reports
• Early Intervention program reports

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 county budget, specifically for Children and Youth Services (CYS), Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities and Drug & Alcohol (MH/ID D&A), and 911 Emergency Communications. The board will also receive updates on discussion items and review the schedule for upcoming budget meetings. Public comment is permitted at the start of the meeting and before each official action.

• 2024 County Budget: CYS
• 2024 County Budget: MH/ID D&A
• 2024 County Budget: 911 Emergency Communications
• Budget meeting schedule for October 17-18, 2023
• Public comment period per the Sunshine Act

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board will review facility reports including population, detox, and mental health information. The agenda also includes a Warden's report and discussions regarding potential policy changes.

• Approval of September 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Warden's Report
• Discussion of policy changes
• Review of monthly reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to discuss committee reports and hear a presentation from State College Medical. The only voting item is approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The rest of the agenda consists of routine reports and comments.

• Presentation from State College Medical (Lisa McClain, Facility Director)
• Vote on minutes of September 13, 2023
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 county budget, specifically focusing on the Sheriff's department and the Centre County Correctional Facility. The board will also review the schedule for upcoming departmental budget meetings. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 budget review for Sheriff department
• 2024 budget review for Centre County Correctional Facility
• Budget meeting schedule for October 16-18, 2023, covering departments like CYS, MH/ID, 911, Adult Services, Transportation, and Court Administration

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and grants, including a $529,688 state election integrity grant, a $968,934 medical transportation allocation, and multiple human services contracts. They will also adopt a domestic violence awareness proclamation and approve the previous meeting's minutes. Most items are routine renewals or grant acceptances.

• Approve $529,688 Election Integrity Grant Program funds
• Approve $968,934 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation
• Renew $1,781,427 foster care contract with Centre County Youth Service Bureau
• Renew $222,085 contract with Central Counties Youth Center for juvenile detention
• Adopt proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural, with the ARPA item being the only substantive topic.

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

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 county budget, including items for PSU Cooperative Extension and ITS/Records. The board also sets a schedule of upcoming budget meetings with various county departments. Public comment is accepted at the start of the meeting and before each agenda item.

• 2024 County Budget discussion: PSU Cooperative Extension
• 2024 County Budget discussion: ITS/Records
• Budget meeting schedule set for Sheriff, CCCF, CYS, MH/ID D&A, 911, Adult Services, Transportation, Court Administration

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving a change of polling location for Precinct 91 from Centre Dance Studio to Stepping Stone Community Church for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election. The board will also vote on function agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for poll worker training ($5,380) and vote-by-mail processing ($14,925), and approve the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2023 election.

• Change of polling location for Precinct 91 from Centre Dance Studio to Stepping Stone Community Church, 848 Science Park Rd, State College
• Function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for poll worker training, estimated cost $5,380
• Function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote-by-mail processing room, estimated cost $14,925
• Approval of the Ballot Return and Collection Plan for the 2023 Municipal Election

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions, including a new hire rate for a Recorder of Deeds clerk and two reclassifications at the Correctional Facility. The board will also vote on meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Approve $16.69/hour rate for Haley E. Rogers as full-time Recorder of Deeds Clerk, effective Oct 9, 2023
• Upgrade Administrative Lieutenant to Captain at Correctional Facility, SG-11 to SG-12, effective Oct 5, 2023
• Upgrade Re-Entry Specialist to Re-Entry Counselor at Correctional Facility, SG-08 to SG-09, effective Oct 8, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel items including new job descriptions, hires, and promotions across departments, as well as a liquid fuels payment to Rush Township. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and discussion updates.

• Approval of $13,437.50 liquid fuels check to Rush Township for Shemrow & East Street paving
• New job description for Re-Entry Counselor at Correctional Facility (SG-09)
• Promotion of Elizabeth P. Vanier to Assistant Public Defender at $28.61/hour
• Funding for full-time Captain at Correctional Facility at $26.22/hour
• Approval of medical leave extensions for a Drug & Alcohol Specialist

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts, a large grant payment, and routine items. The most consequential item is a $3,572,114.03 payment request for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic construction. The board will also vote on a Thomson Reuters contract addendum, a $15,000 paving grant to Centre Hall Borough, and several human services contracts.

• Approve $3,572,114.03 RACP payment request for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic construction
• Approve Thomson Reuters contract addendum for Westlaw Precision, $2,521.19/month
• Approve $15,000 fee for local use to Centre Hall Borough for paving Hoffer Ave, Grandview Road, Logan Alley, Cherry Alley, Miles Alley
• Approve contract addendum with Builders Association of Central PA for Whole Home Repair, increasing to $186,098.08
• Approve $400,186.18 check run dated September 29, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to begin discussing the 2024 county budget, starting with the Aging department. The agenda also includes a schedule of upcoming budget meetings for various county departments. No official actions are listed; the session is for discussion and public comment.

• 2024 County Budget discussion: Aging department
• Budget meeting schedule: Oct 9-18, 2023, for departments like Sheriff, CYS, 911, Transportation
• Public comment period per Sunshine Act (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Additions to agenda restricted by Act 65 of 2021

Records Improvement Committee

The Centre County Records Improvement Committee will consider approving two contract renewals funded by the Records Improvement Fund: a $20,750 Laserfiche records-scanning contract for 25 users (Jan 26, 2024–Jan 25, 2025) and a $9,247.77 NextRequest software renewal for right-to-know requests (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024). The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear a financial report on the fund.

• Approve minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting
• Approve $20,750 Laserfiche contract renewal for records scanning and shredding (25 users, Jan 26 2024–Jan 25 2025)
• Approve $9,247.77 NextRequest (Civic Plus) contract renewal for right-to-know requests (Jan 1–Dec 31 2024)
• Update on Laserfiche program and Records Improvement Fund financial report

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to begin discussions on the 2024 county budget, including commissioner and facilities budgets. They will also review the schedule for upcoming departmental budget meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or detailed budget figures provided.

• Discussion of 2024 county budget for Commissioner's and Facilities departments
• Schedule of budget meetings with various departments from October 3-18, 2023

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The board will review updates from agencies and the PCCD regarding grants and various criminal justice initiatives. Discussion topics include progress on the Stepping Up Initiative, the HOPE Initiative, and the Reentry Coalition.

• Updates on Behavioral Health Court and CIT
• Reentry Coalition update including a simulation on October 24, 2023
• Discussion regarding Regional Veterans Court establishment

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and grants, including a $3.85 million bridge replacement project, various human services contracts, and a settlement agreement related to opioid litigation. The meeting also includes public comment, proclamations, and routine approvals.

• Contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for $3,854,000 to replace Railroad St Bridge in Bellefonte and Mill St Bridge in Howard
• Contract with Advanced Shipping Technologies, Inc. for $21,600.68 to transport election voting equipment
• Settlement agreement with Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust (amount to be determined)
• Human Services Block Grant income/expense report totaling $6,150,312
• Check run in the amount of $1,588,955.85

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with an agenda item for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) discussion. Public comment is scheduled, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no concrete action items detailed.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the ballot quantities, ballot layout, and vote-by-mail packet for the 2023 Municipal Election, and review the results of a request for proposals for voting equipment transportation. The board will also review ballot box collection locations and receive notification of an appeal by Linda Sheckler regarding a denied petition to strike off registered electors. Public comment is invited per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve minutes from August 1, 2023 meeting
• Approve 2023 Municipal Election ballot quantities
• Approve 2023 Municipal Election ballot layout
• Approve vote by mail packet for 2023 Municipal Election
• Review RFP results for Transportation of Elections Voting Equipment

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including medical leave, new hires, promotions, and job description revisions, as well as a contract renewal with Travelers Insurance and a vehicle auction notice. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve medical leave for a Corrections Officer and two new Corrections Officer positions at $21.25/hour
• Approve temporary Elections Worker position and appointment of Doreen Perks at $15.30/hour
• Approve new 911 Dispatcher position at $21.45/hour
• Approve contract renewal with Travelers Insurance for $53,899
• Approve legal notice for vehicle auction at Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, cost not to exceed $5,800

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the meeting minutes from August 24, 2023, and set pay rates for two new full-time county employees: a Department Clerk III in Probation and a Deputy Sheriff/Security in the Sheriff's office. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Approve rate for Amy L. Berry: $16.69/hour, Department Clerk III, Probation, effective Sept 25, 2023
• Approve rate for Rachel L. Silliman: $17.88/hour, Deputy Sheriff/Security, Sheriff, effective Sept 25, 2023
• Approve minutes from Aug 24, 2023 Salary Board meeting

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to discuss and vote on employee benefit plan changes and renewals. Key actions include approving Aetna renewal rates for 2024 and an updated Delta Dental administrative services contract that increases the Reasonable and Customary payment schedule. The board will also review claims and consider changes to HDHP deductibles and FSA limits.

• Approve Aetna Rates for 2024
• Approve updated Delta Dental administrative services contract to increase Reasonable and Customary payment schedule
• Discuss Benecon Claim Review
• Consider plan changes: HDHP deductible and FSA limits
• Quest Contract Renewal

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider three final subdivision plans: a two-lot residential subdivision in Penn and Haines Townships, a two-lot residential replot in Miles Township, and a 42-lot residential development in Walker Township. The commission will also vote on seven time extension requests for various land development and subdivision projects across the county. No new land developments were submitted for this cycle.

• Troy S. & Lori S. Dinges Subdivision / Lot Addition / Retracement Survey — 2 residential lots, Penn and Haines Townships
• Paul K. & Lydia E. Fisher Subdivision and Disposition Plan (Replot of Tract 1RRRR) — 2 residential lots, Miles Township
• Shady Lane Estates – Phase 1 Final Subdivision Plan — 42 lots (40 residential, 1 stormwater, 1 residue), Walker Township
• 7 time extension requests including 8th requests for DBRA Enterprises subdivision and Sandy Ridge II Wind Project
• Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023 (virtual)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation for a Day of Caring, a $2.58 million check run, and several contract actions. Most items are routine approvals, including contract renewals and addenda for human services and mental health programs, plus a consent agenda with vehicle purchases and grant agreements.

• Check run of $2,581,718.60 dated September 15, 2023
• Contract addendum with Centre Helps for $32,133, increasing hotline contract to $102,133
• Contract renewal with Service Access Management for $167,669 for mental health services
• In-kind purchase of seven vehicles from Penn State University for $111,870
• FY 23-24 Human Services Block Grant plan totaling $6,150,312

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review facility reports including population, detox, and mental health information. The agenda also includes a Warden's report and discussion regarding policy changes.

• Approval of August 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Warden’s Report
• Discussion of potential policy changes
• Review of monthly reports from Criminal Justice Planning, Prison Society, and CentrePeace

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will vote on electing officers and receive a presentation from CenClear D&A Counseling Services. The meeting also includes committee reports, public comments, and updates from administrators.

• Election of officers (voting item)
• CenClear D&A Counseling Services presentation by Justin Wolford and Loralie Finley
• Minutes approval for July 12, 2023 and August 9, 2023 (voting item)
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation (Council/Provider Collaboration Project), Independent Grievance Review Panel

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $209,170 contract for construction management of the Courthouse retaining wall project and entering negotiations for the transportation of elections voting equipment. The board will also act on several other contracts, grants, and a proclamation, with many items slated for the consent agenda.

• Contract with Massaro CM Services, LLC for $209,170 for Courthouse retaining wall project
• RFP for Transportation of Elections Voting Equipment - enter contract negotiations
• Grant application to PCCD for COVID-19 Mitigation for Counties up to $140,540
• In-Kind purchase of seven vehicles from Penn State University for $111,870
• Human Services Block Grant plan for $6,150,312

The Board approved a construction management contract for the courthouse retaining wall and an addendum for renewable energy electricity options. They also authorized contract negotiations for election equipment transportation and approved a COVID-19 mitigation grant application. Several other items, including vehicle purchases and human services contracts, were moved to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved $209,170 contract with Massaro CM Services, LLC for courthouse retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute COSTARS agreement for renewable energy options (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to PCCD for COVID-19 Mitigation for Counties up to $140,540 (unanimous)
• Voted to enter contract negotiations for Transportation of Elections Voting Equipment RFP (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 38 of 2023 designating Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved $38,480 contract addendum with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for MAT Program at Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $16,719.11 contract renewal with Appellation Construction Services, LLC for door secure system (unanimous)
• Approved PwD Co-pay fare increase effective October 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that includes a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment and press questions, and no specific action items are listed.

• Public comment period per Sunshine Act
• ARPA discussion item
• Questions from the press

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 12, 2023. No public comments were received. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m. No substantive decisions or approvals were made.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a revised fraud policy, and numerous personnel actions including appointments, promotions, and leaves. They will also act on a housing satisfaction piece for a property in State College. The agenda is largely routine administrative and personnel matters.

• Approve revisions to Fraud policy, effective September 7, 2023
• Appoint Samantha L. Phillips as Mental Health Counselor at $22.64/hour
• Appoint Matthias X. Balliet as Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour
• Promote Geri Sorgen to Employee Benefits Analyst at $22.38/hour
• Approve satisfaction piece for Samantha J. Benz for 117 Ghaner Drive, State College

The Board unanimously approved revisions to the County's fraud policy and several personnel actions, including new hires and promotions across multiple departments. The Board also approved a housing satisfaction piece for a State College property.

• Approved revisions to the Fraud policy (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Samantha L. Phillips as Mental Health Counselor (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matthias X. Balliet as Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tyler J. Houck as Facilities Technician 1 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Geri Sorgen to Employee Benefits Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved five personnel items for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved four personnel and job description items for MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for Samantha J. Benz at 117 Ghaner Drive (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $3.85 million contract for two bridge replacements, adopt resolutions adjusting grant funding sources, and approve several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, a proclamation, and appointments.

• Contract award to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for $3,854,000 for bridge replacements in Bellefonte and Howard Boroughs
• Resolution 19 of 2023 amending RACP grant application for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Construction ($3,000,000 grant)
• Approval of $300,000 ARC grant for new Moshannon Valley EMS ambulance and training headquarters in Rush Township
• Contract addendum with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for Medication Assisted Treatment program at correctional facility ($38,480 plus per diem)
• PwD Co-pay fare increase for transportation services, effective October 1, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for bridge replacements in Bellefonte and Howard Boroughs. They also authorized funding for an EMS training headquarters and a medical clinic, and proclaimed September as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

• Approved $3,854,000 contract with Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. for bridge replacements (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 37 of 2023 for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month/Day (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 ARC grant for Moshannon Valley EMS training headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19 of 2023 for $3M RACP grant for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved $10,955 proposal with MG Architects, Ltd for Centre Crest Facility design services (unanimous)
• Approved Liquid Fuels/Fee for Local Use funds for Rush, Half Moon, and Worth Townships (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Phoenix Graphics, Inc. for Vote-By Mail services (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 agreement with Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc. for early intervention (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an ERP system update, the 2022 Single Audit by Maher Duessel, and July interest earnings and financial reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• ERP System Update (old business)
• 2022 Single Audit Update by Maher Duessel
• Interest Earnings for July
• Financial Reports for July

The committee received updates on the ERP system implementation and the 2022 Single Audit. Staff presented July interest earnings and financial reports showing a county-wide spending rate of 50%. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:36 A.M. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $3 million state grant for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic construction, two change orders for bridge rehabilitation, and several contracts including a $1.45 million roof replacement. They will also vote on proclamations for Hunger Action Month and Overdose Awareness Day, and approve a resolution adjusting local match sources for PennDOT grants. Several items are slated to be added to next week's consent agenda.

• Contract up to $3,000,000 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic construction (RACP)
• Change order No. 1 adds $23,400 to bridge rehab project, new total $2,172,218
• Contract with David M. Maines Associates, Inc. for Centre Crest roof replacement at $1,451,365
• Resolution 17 of 2023 amending prior resolutions to adjust local match for PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grants
• Proclamations for Hunger Action Month (Sept 2023) and Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31, 2023)

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the Centre Crest roof replacement and several grants for bridge rehabilitation and clinic construction. They also adopted proclamations for Hunger Action Month, Overdose Awareness Day, and National Recovery Month.

• Approved $1,451,365 contract with David M. Maines Associates, Inc. for Centre Crest roof replacement
• Approved $3,000,000 state-funded contract for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Construction
• Approved $23,400 change order and extended completion date for T-505 Main St Orviston Bridge project
• Approved $15,000 Fee for Local Use for Centre Hall Borough paving
• Approved $54,203 Municipal Waste Planning Grant award
• Approved grant application for $100,000 American Farmland Trust Land Transfer Navigator Program
• Adopted Proclamation 35 (Hunger Action Month) and Proclamation 36 (Overdose Awareness/Recovery Month)
• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2023 to adjust local match for PennDOT grant funding

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, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board approved a request to purchase new Kenwood radios for the Emergency Management Services Department. They also authorized a multi-million dollar transfer from ARPA funds to cover debt service for Centre Crest. The Board declined to apply for a bridge study grant at this time, recommending the Local Share Program instead.

• Approved $30,178.68 for EMA Kenwood radios (unanimous)
• Approved $2,900,000 transfer from ARPA funding to Centre Crest debt service (unanimous)
• Decided not to apply for the $200,000 Presquile St bridge study grant

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including new hires, a voluntary demotion, and new job descriptions for deputy controllers. They will also vote on a grant nomination for non-profits to support broadband adoption. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve Austin T. Bolig as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour
• Approve Taylor M. Fletcher as Caseworker 1 at $20.27/hour
• Approve voluntary demotion of Paul Styer from 911 Dispatcher to Caseworker 1
• Approve new job descriptions for First and Second Deputy Controller positions
• Approve Kinetic Grant nominations for 10 non-profits ($1,000 each) for broadband adoption

The Board unanimously approved several new hires and job description changes across the Correctional Facility, Human Services, Controller, and Sheriff's offices. Additionally, the Board approved nominating four non-profit organizations for Kinetic by Windstream broadband grants.

• Approved appointment of Austin T. Bolig as Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Taylor M. Fletcher as Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion/title change for Paul Styer to Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisition for Department Clerk 3 (EI-ID) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Donald R. Hare as Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved First Deputy Controller job description revisions and Second Deputy Controller job description and funding (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisition for Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved nominating Skills of Central PA, the ACRES Project, Strawberry Fields, and the ARC of Centre County for Kinetic Grants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including reclassifying two Controller positions and setting pay rates for new hires in the Courts department. These are routine administrative approvals of salaries and job titles.

• Approve minutes from July 27 and August 10, 2023 meetings
• Reclassify Deputy Controller to First Deputy Controller, 75 to 80 hours, SG-13, effective Aug 27, 2023
• Reclassify Auditor/Accountant to Second Deputy Controller, SG-10 to SG-11, 75 to 80 hours, effective Aug 27, 2023
• Set rate for Idriss F. Tchuinou as full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary at $17.88/hour, effective Aug 28, 2023
• Set rate for Abigail M. Miller as full-time Probation Officer 1 at $21.45/hour, effective Aug 28, 2023

The Board unanimously approved title and hour changes for two Controller's office positions. It also approved pay rates for a new Magisterial District Court Secretary and a Probation Officer 1.

• Approved change of Deputy Controller to First Deputy Controller (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Auditor/Accountant to Second Deputy Controller (unanimous)
• Approved $17.88/hour rate for Idriss F. Tchuinou as Magisterial District Court Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $21.45/hour rate for Abigail M. Miller as Probation Officer 1 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 27 and August 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a $100,000 American Rescue Plan grant to the Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation for renovating two buildings, a $10,575 contract for security cameras, and a $3,439 contract for access control. They will also vote on a liquid fuels application for Taylor Township and various consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from the prior session.

• Approve $100,000 ARP grant to Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation for 104 and 110 North Front Street renovation
• Approve $10,575 contract with Watkins Security for Avigilon cameras at Magisterial District 49-3-02
• Approve $3,439 contract with Watkins Security for Courthouse basement fire door access control
• Approve $25,000 liquid fuels application for Taylor Township road project
• Approve check run of $1,234,382.45

The Board of Commissioners approved an American Rescue Plan grant for the renovation of two blighted buildings in downtown Philipsburg. Other actions included approving security contracts, a liquid fuels application for Taylor Township, and several contract renewals via a consent agenda.

• Approved $100,000 American Rescue Plan Grant for Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 liquid fuels application for Taylor Township road project (unanimous)
• Approved security contracts with Watkins Security, LLC totaling $14,014 (unanimous)
• Approved Limited Assignment Agreement for Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority grants (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month contract extension with Larson Design Group (unanimous)
• Approved $1,234,382.45 check run dated August 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Donald Albertson and Kenneth Johnson to RSVP Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including software renewal ($15,014.51) and foster care contracts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for a hotel and retail building in Benner Township and a final subdivision/land development plan for a Wawa at Eagle Point. Five time extension requests for various subdivisions and land developments are also on the agenda.

• Waiver request for G.M. McCrossin Hotel and Retail Building (two buildings) in Benner Township
• Final subdivision/land development plan for Wawa at Eagle Point (two lots, one commercial building) in Benner Township
• Time extension requests for Shady Lane Estates, The Cascade, Belle Rose Townhomes, Bellefonte Warehouse, and Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision

The Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a Wawa convenience store and approved a waiver for a hotel and retail project. The board also granted five 90-day time extensions for various land development projects.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Wawa at Eagle Point (2 lots, 1 building) in Benner Township
• Approved waiver for G.M. McCrossin Hotel and Retail Building to proceed directly to Final Plan submission
• Approved 90-day time extension for Shady Lane Estates Preliminary Subdivision (Walker Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for The Cascade Land Development (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Bellefonte Warehouse Land Development (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Gregg Township)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, contracts, and funding allocations, including $110,000 in housing grants for local organizations, a contract for a digital app for the Prothonotary's office, and a $715,347.74 check run. They will also consider approving minutes, a proclamation for Grange Fair Days, and various contract renewals.

• Approve $110,000 in CASH Program grants: $30,000 to State College Community Land Trust, $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity, $55,000 to HOME Foundation
• Contract with OCV, LLC for digital app: $26,975 plus $5,995 yearly maintenance
• Approve $20,000 liquid fuels check to Burnside Township for drainage improvements
• Approve check run of $715,347.74
• Adopt Resolutions 14-16 for CDBG application, Section 504 officer, and Fair Housing officer

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 Needs Based Budget for Children and Youth Services and authorized $110,000 for housing rehabilitation and construction. Other actions included approving a digital app for the Prothonotary and funding for Burnside Township drainage improvements.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Children and Youth Services Needs Based Budget of $16,110,052 (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 in CASH Program funds for State College Community Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity, and The HOME Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $26,975 contract with OCV, LLC dba TheGOVapp.com for a Prothonotary digital app (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 liquid fuels check to Burnside Township for drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $20,700 agreement with Penn State for Government Management Supervision series (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 34 of 2023 designating August 18-26, 2023 as Grange Fair Days (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 14, 15, and 16 regarding CDBG application and officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $715,347.74 check run dated August 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $463,929 in ARPA funds for mental health category funding to MHID Department 561. These funds will cover costs for providers Eagle Valley and Strawberry Fields dating back to January 1, 2023.

• Approved allocation of $463,929 in ARPA funds for MHID Department 561 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved a promotion for the Coroner's office and set pay rates for new appointments in the Courts, District Attorney, Prothonotary, and Treasurer offices. The Board also approved a status change to full-time for a Human Services vehicle operator.

• Approved promotion of John Kubalak to full-time Chief Deputy Coroner at $32.12/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Hillary B. Twiford as full-time Judicial Secretary at $20.27/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Hunter J. Fedora as full-time Law Clerk-District Attorney at $23.85/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Addison R. Procak as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $16.69/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Aaron D. Gayan as full-time Second Deputy Treasurer at $16.69/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved status change for Vehicle Operator (p.c. #39) to full-time at $15.81/hour (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation for Farmers Market Week, a resolution for Emergency Solutions Grant funding, and numerous personnel actions including promotions, appointments, and requisitions across departments. They will also review grant submissions for housing programs, contract renewals, and a subdivision MOU, along with a check run of $586,662.71.

• Resolution 13 of 2023 authorizing filing for Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds
• Promotion of Danielle Minarchick to Deputy Warden of Administration at $32.19/hour
• Grant submissions: $361,650.71 for ESG and $385,415.00 for Rapid Re-Housing
• Contract renewal with TransUnion for $100/month for online investigation services
• MOU for subdivision of 118.55 acres in Penns and Haines Townships

The Board of Commissioners approved several staff appointments and funding requisitions for the Correctional Facility, 911 Emergency Communications, and Human Services. They also authorized grant submissions for emergency housing solutions and rapid re-housing. A proclamation was adopted designating August 6-12, 2023, as Farmers Market Week.

• Adopted Proclamation 33 of 2023 for Farmers Market Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13 of 2023 to file for Emergency Solutions Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved five Correctional Facility personnel items and tabled one (unanimous)
• Approved two 911 Dispatcher funding requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Facilities Technician 1 and Employee Benefits Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved five Human Services appointments and two Transportation requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney job description and title transitions (unanimous)
• Approved grant submissions for ESG ($361,650.71) and Rapid Re-Housing ($385,415.00) (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors is reviewing operational policies and conducting a PREA review. The meeting also includes updates on facility operations and personnel matters in executive session.

• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023 meeting
• Policy Changes - 200 Level Operational Policies
• PREA Review from Bureau of Justice Statistics

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved all 200-level operational policies. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023, meeting. Members received reports on facility population, medical services, and a pending PREA review.

• Approved all 200-level operational policies (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive a presentation on prescription drug monitoring trends from 2016 to 2023. The meeting includes committee reports and public comment opportunities.

• Election of officers (voting item)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, June 14, and July 12, 2023 (voting item)
• Presentation on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program: Centre County Trends 2016–2023 (1st quarter)
• Committee reports including Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will hold a routine meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the second quarter 2023 total portfolio results from PFM Asset Management. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023
• Presentation by Alex Goldsmith on 2Q 2023 portfolio results

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. The board also received a review of the 2Q 2023 total portfolio results from PFM Asset Management.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from the May 30, 2023 meeting, a petition to strike names from the voter rolls received July 12, 2023, and a request for proposals (RFP) for delivery of election equipment. Public comment is accepted on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Petition to strike names received July 12, 2023
• Consideration of RFP for delivery of election equipment
• Approval of minutes from May 30, 2023 meeting

The Board unanimously denied a petition to remove 350 registered electors at Penn State University dorms, opting to maintain existing staff protocols for registration rolls. The Board also authorized a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a third-party company to deliver election equipment.

• Approved minutes from May 30, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied petition to strike 350 registered electors from poll books (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for third-party delivery of election equipment, provided the County maintains chain of custody (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to transfer land to Benner Township for Rishel Hill Road improvements, approve a $297,232 contract for parking lot paving at the Willowbank Building, and consider several other contracts and grants, including an Election Integrity Program grant and a Medical Assistance Transportation grant. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a check run, and appointments.

• Resolution 12 of 2023: transfer land to Benner Township for Rishel Hill Road (T-532) improvements
• Contract with Bowman Excavation / Paving / Concrete for Willowbank Building Parking Lot Paving Project: $297,232
• Application for Election Integrity Program Grant (Act 88): expected similar to 2022's $540,987.73
• MOU for Fisher Subdivision (Miles Township) into 3 lots on 77.29 acres along Brush Valley Road
• Medical Assistance Transportation Program Grant Agreement FY 23/24: projected $968,934

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for parking lot improvements at the Willowbank Building and adopted a resolution to transfer land to Benner Township for road safety. They also approved an election integrity grant application and several human services contracts. Multiple items, including a 9-1-1 crisis counseling MOU, were moved to a future consent agenda.

• Approved $297,232 contract with Bowman Excavation / Paving / Concrete for Willowbank parking lot (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2023 to transfer ~1,000 sq. ft. of land to Benner Township for Rishel Hill Road (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Election Integrity Program Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of mutual consent for Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,359,082.00 check run dated July 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Robert Nese, Robert Moore Jr., and Domer Smeltzer to Local Emergency Planning Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,512.03 contract increase for Central PA Community Action (Unanimous)
• Approved legal and translation contracts for Children and Youth Services totaling $11,000 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion item on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period under the Sunshine Act
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board held a work session to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including budget deficits and broadband projects. No formal votes were taken on funding allocations, though the Board requested a contract draft for a project involving PRC.

• Requested a draft contract for PRC to be presented at a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the June 29 meeting minutes and discuss financial matters including budget control instructions, cash flow analysis, interest earnings, and financial reports for June. The agenda also includes an update on the ERP system. No major decisions or public hearings are listed beyond routine approvals and discussions.

• Approve minutes from June 29, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update
• Budget Control Instructions
• Cash Flows Analysis
• Interest Earnings for June

The Committee approved the minutes from the June 29, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed budget control instructions, cash flow analysis, and June financial reports, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider approving several personnel actions, including hiring a Corrections Officer, promoting a 911 dispatcher, and filling other positions. The agenda is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve Corrections Officer position at $21.25/hour, effective July 27, 2023
• Promote Trevor Harris to Emergency Communications Shift Supervisor at $24.81/hour
• Hire full-time 911 Dispatcher at $21.45/hour
• Appoint Georgiana Johnson as on-call Office Floater at $15.30/hour
• Hire Caseworker 2 for Children & Youth Services at $21.45/hour

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel requisitions and one promotion across the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications 911, Human Resources, Human Services, and Sheriff's office. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 13, 2023.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer p.c. #86 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Trevor Harris to Emergency Communications Shift Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator p.c. #27 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Georgiana Johnson as on-call/occasional Office Floater in Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Caseworker 2, C&YS p.c. #56 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security p.c. #30 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security 60% p.c. #22 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions including position reclassifications, new hires, and an overtime extension. Items include upgrades for the Chief Deputy Coroner, Recorder of Deeds positions, and Conservation District Manager, as well as new hires in the Coroner, Courts, and Sheriff offices.

• Upgrade Chief Deputy Coroner from SG-09 to SG-13, $58,178 annualized impact
• Approve Michael P. Wilson as on-call Deputy Coroner at $19.06/hour
• Approve Claudia A. Kuhns as Juvenile Probation Supervisor at $27.42/hour
• Approve Tarryn E. Eckenroth as Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.88/hour
• Extend overtime for Children & Youth Supervisors through Nov 4, 2023

The Board unanimously approved several staff reclassifications, pay rates for new appointments, and a status change for a Deputy Sheriff. It also authorized overtime extensions for Children & Youth Supervisors through November 4, 2023.

• Approved Chief Deputy Coroner reclassification from SG-09 to SG-13 (Unanimous)
• Approved $19.06/hour rate for Michael P. Wilson as on-call Deputy Coroner (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rates for Juvenile Probation Supervisor and School Based Juvenile Probation Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassifications for Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds and Recorder of Deeds Clerk (Unanimous)
• Approved status change to full-time for Ronald Schall and $17.88/hour rate for Tarryn E. Eckenroth (Unanimous)
• Approved Conservation District Manager reclassification from SG-16 to SG-18 (Unanimous)
• Approved overtime extension up to 15 hours per pay period for Children & Youth Supervisors (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to provide award-contingent, non-committed county contributions and letters of support for broadband deployment projects proposed by Comcast and Centre WISP. These actions are in response to grant applications submitted to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority's Capital Projects Fund/Broadband Infrastructure Program. The meeting is a work session, so no final decisions are expected, only discussion and possible direction.

• Consider award-contingent, non-committed County contributions to Comcast and Centre WISP for broadband projects
• Consider letters of support for Comcast's and Centre WISP's broadband deployment projects
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to propose non-committed funding contributions and submit letters of support for broadband projects via the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. The funding targets projects managed by Centre WISP and Comcast.

• Proposed non-committed contributions to Centre WISP not to exceed $466,000 (Unanimous)
• Proposed non-committed contribution of $10,000 to Comcast for Curtin/Liberty project (Unanimous)
• Proposed non-committed contribution of $5,000 to Comcast for Burnside/Snow Shoe project (Unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Centre WISP (Haines/Penn and Boggs/Union) and Comcast (Curtin/Liberty and Burnside/Snow Shoe) projects (Unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from July 6, 2023, and to hold a discussion with Capital. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being the discussion with Capital.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023
• Discussion with Capital

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, entering contract negotiations for the Willowbank parking lot paving project, accepting a grant for mental health services, approving emergency sinkhole repairs, and a letter of support for a bike path. They will also vote on the consent agenda and a check run.

• Contract negotiations for Willowbank Parking Lot Paving IFB
• Accept $187,113.52 grant for First Episode Psychosis Program
• Approve emergency sinkhole repair at Sheriff's West Parking lot (up to $70,500)
• Approve letter of support for College Township Regional Bike/Pedestrian Path
• Consent agenda includes $704,860.05 Microsoft contract with CDW-G

The Board of Commissioners approved emergency repairs for a sinkhole at the Sheriff's Department and a letter of support for a regional bike path. They also accepted a mental health grant and approved several contracts via a consent agenda, including a Microsoft renewal and a WaWa development plan.

• Approved emergency sinkhole repair contract with LandServ, Inc. (not to exceed $70,500) and engineering services from CMT Labs ($150/hr) pending solicitor review
• Approved letter of support for the College Township Regional Bike/Pedestrian Path
• Accepted $187,113.52 grant for the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program
• Voted to enter contract negotiations for the Willowbank Parking Lot Paving Project
• Approved $704,860.05 Microsoft contract renewal with CDW-G, LLC
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for WaWa development at Eagle Point in Benner Township
• Approved $1,444,087.44 check run dated July 21, 2023
• Approved $178,940.46 contract with Builders Association of Central PA for workforce development

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The board will review updates from various agencies, including PCCD and JNET. Discussions will focus on priority areas such as grants, the Stepping Up Initiative, and reentry efforts.

• Approval of March 31, 2023 CJAB Meeting Minutes
• Updates on Behavioral Health Court and CIT
• HOPE Initiative update
• Reentry Coalition update
• JNET updates from Todd Sackett

Emergency Management Agency

The committee is reviewing new Off-Site Response Plans for several facilities involving sulfuric acid and chlorine. The meeting also includes updates on PFAS, membership applications, and household hazardous waste collection.

• Review of Off-Site Response Plans for Sunbelt Rentals PC (770 West College Ave)
• Review of Off-Site Response Plans for SBWJA-Fawn Valley RD (597 Fawn Valley Road)
• Review of Off-Site Response Plans for New Cingular Wireless (1 Beaver Stadium)
• Review of Off-Site Response Plans for Windstream (441 Science Park Road)
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant update

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is meeting to review one land development plan for a self-storage facility in Potter Township and two time extension requests for previously approved developments. No subdivisions were submitted for this cycle. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and updates from members and the director.

• All Storage Solutions Final Land Development Plan for eight self-storage buildings in Potter Township (CCPCDO File #32-23)
• 4th time extension request for Benner Pike Hotel Land Development in Benner Township
• 6th time extension request for M & D Storage Phase 2 Land Development in Snow Shoe Township
• Sub-Committee Meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023 to discuss major subdivisions and land developments

The Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a self-storage development in Potter Township. Two time extension requests for projects in Benner and Snow Shoe Townships were approved. The Commission also appointed members to the Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for All Storage Solutions (8 self-storage buildings) in Potter Township
• Approved 90-day time extension for Benner Pike Hotel (File No. 70-22) in Benner Township
• Approved 90-day time extension for M&D Storage Phase 2 (File No. 149-21) in Snow Shoe Township
• Appointed Ms. Simoncek to the Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee
• Appointed Mr. Francke as alternate to the Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, grants, and agreements, including a plan for a new Wawa convenience store in Benner Township, a $401,400 wetlands improvement project, and a $691,312.84 Microsoft contract. The board will also vote on a proclamation, a resolution, and a check run of $837,004.88. Many items are slated for the consent agenda.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Wawa at Eagle Point, Benner Township (6,606 sq ft store)
• Amended agreement with Wildlife for Everyone Foundation for Soaring Eagle Wetlands Phase 2 ($401,400)
• Microsoft contract renewal with CDW-G, LLC ($691,312.84)
• Home4Good Grant submission for homeless diversion services ($62,260)
• Contract with Builders Association of Central PA for Whole Home Repair Program ($178,940.46)

The Board of Commissioners approved several high-value contracts for youth residential services and infrastructure, including a bridge inspection contract. They also adopted a proclamation for Park and Recreational Professionals Day and a resolution supporting 3 Dots Downtown.

• Approved $2.95M contract with Wardell and Associates, Inc. for youth services (unanimous)
• Approved $174,649.36 bridge inspection contract with EADS Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $401,400 amended agreement with Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Home4Good Grant submission for $62,260 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 32 of 2023 for Park and Recreational Professionals Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2023 supporting 3 Dots Downtown (unanimous)
• Approved $33,148.80 contract with Axon, Enterprises, Inc. for Taser 7 bundles (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Susquehanna Capital Alliance grant (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 specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board established funding placeholders for two broadband projects with Centre WISP. Staff will investigate if the provider can find additional partners or funding sources before August 1st.

• Agreed to placeholder funds up to $240,000 for Haines/Penn Townships Project with Centre WISP
• Agreed to placeholder funds up to $225,000 for Boggs/Union Project with Centre WISP

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the meeting minutes from June 29, 2023, and act on two personnel items from the Controller's office. These include setting the pay rate for a new full-time Payroll & Pension Coordinator and extending a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician. Public comment is accepted before actions.

• Approve Asher J. Corl as Payroll & Pension Coordinator at $19.06/hour, effective July 17, 2023
• Extend temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson to $28.93/hour from July 16 to September 9, 2023
• Approve minutes from June 29, 2023 Salary Board meeting

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from June 29, 2023. Two personnel actions for the Controllers department were approved, including a new appointment and a temporary pay increase.

• Approved meeting minutes from June 29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Asher J. Corl as full-time Payroll & Pension Coordinator at $19.06/hour (unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson to $28.93/hour through September 9, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including a promotion at the Correctional Facility and new hires in Emergency Communications and Human Services. They will also vote on accepting a $130,000 state grant for criminal justice programs and adopting the 2024 holiday schedule. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Promotion of Michael Woods to Deputy Warden of Operations at $34.84/hour
• Appointment of two 911 Dispatchers at $21.45/hour each
• Accept $130,000 PCCD grant for Intermediate Punishment, DUI Court, Drug Court
• Adopt 2024 holiday schedule for county offices
• Approve new Caseworker 1 and MH/ID/EI supervisor positions

The Board of Commissioners approved several personnel promotions and appointments across county departments. They also accepted a $130,000 grant for intermediate punishment programs and adopted the 2024 holiday schedule.

• Approved promotion of Michael Woods to Deputy Warden of Operations (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Malachi Q. Moyer and Cassidy R. Shull as 911 Dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Emergency Communications Shift Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gregory A. Reish as Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Assistant Administrator and Casework Supervisor positions in MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved D&A Case Management Specialist transition and job description revisions (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2024 Holiday Schedule for County Government Offices (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $130,000 PCCD grant for Intermediate Punishment Funding (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce an interim deputy warden, and receive facility reports on population, health services, and work release. They will also discuss old business including an outdoor recreation committee report and the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, plus any policy changes.

• Introduction of Interim Deputy Warden of Operations
• Facility reports: population, PrimeCare, detox, mental health, work release
• Alternative to outdoor recreation committee report
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program update
• Executive session on security and personnel items

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the 100 level policy changes and the meeting minutes from June 8 and June 15, 2023. The board also received facility reports on population, healthcare, and mental health stability.

• Approved 100 level policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved June 8 and June 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will meet to review previous minutes and conduct the election of officers. The agenda also includes a report regarding drug overdose deaths from June 2023.

• Election of Officers
• Drug Overdose Death Monthly Surveillance Report (June 2023)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $2.95 million renewal for youth services, a $33,148.80 purchase of Tasers for the jail, and a resolution to offer PA 529 savings plans to employees. They will also select projects for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant and approve a check run of $512,321.04.

• Contract renewal with Wardell and Associates for youth services, $2,950,522
• Purchase of six Taser 7 bundles from Axon, $33,148.80
• Resolution to partner with PA Treasury for PA 529 savings program
• 2023 CDBG project selection
• Bridge replacement bundle for Railroad St and Mill St bridges

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for the Haines-Woodward Water Authority and Gregg Township Community Center. They also adopted a resolution allowing county employees to contribute to PA 529 savings plans and proclaimed August 2023 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month.

• Approved $215,700 for Haines-Woodward Water Authority Project (unanimous)
• Approved $69,471 for Gregg Township Community Center gymnasium phase 2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10 of 2023 for PA 529 College and Career Savings Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 31 of 2023 for Gastroparesis Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved bids and construction plans for Centre County Bridge Replacement Bundle (unanimous)
• Added Correctional Facility Taser and video system contracts to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Wrike, Inc. software contract to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Children and Youth, Adult Services, and MH/ID EI-D&A contracts to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to discuss new business items including Delta Dental, a claim issue, and increasing the HDQP deductible. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Delta Dental
• Discussion of a claim issue
• Discussion of increasing the HDQP deductible
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine personnel requisitions, including a Corrections Officer and a Second Deputy Treasurer, and approve liquid fuels applications for road work in Worth and Patton Townships. They will also consider adding a memorandum of understanding for a manufacturing building development to the consent agenda and approve a check run of $384,767.21.

• Approve full-time Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour, effective July 6, 2023
• Approve full-time Second Deputy Treasurer at $16.69/hour, effective July 6, 2023
• Add MOU for TranducerWorks Manufacturing Building (26,847 sq ft) in Potter Township to consent agenda
• Approve liquid fuels application for Worth Township: $52,862 for Shady Dell Road (T-312)
• Approve liquid fuels check to Patton Township: $47,000 for Purdue Mountain Road improvements

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for road improvements in Worth and Patton Townships. They also authorized the hiring of a Corrections Officer and a Second Deputy Treasurer. A check run of $384,767.21 was approved.

• Approved funding for full-time Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Second Deputy Treasurer at $16.69/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $52,862 liquid fuels application for Worth Township Shady Dell Road (unanimous)
• Approved $47,000 liquid fuels check to Patton Township for Purdue Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated June 30, 2023 in the amount of $384,767.21 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 27 and June 29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Voted to add TranducerWorks Manufacturing Building MOU to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve May meeting minutes, receive an update on the ERP system, and review the 2022 audit by Maher Duessel. They will also discuss the budget process, interest earnings, and financial reports for May. The meeting is largely routine financial oversight.

• Approve minutes from May 25, 2023 meeting
• 2022 Audit presentation by Maher Duessel
• ERP System Update
• Interest Earnings for May
• Financial Reports for May

The Committee approved the minutes from the May 25, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed the draft results of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and received updates on the budget process and May interest earnings.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2023, meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel actions, including pay raises, new hires, and promotions across multiple departments, as well as a janitorial contract renewal and a letter of support for an IRONMAN event grant. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Pay rate increase for County Administrator John J. Franek Jr. to $66.63/hour
• New full-time 911 Dispatcher position at $21.45/hour
• Promotion of Domer Smeltzer to Operations & Training Officer at $31.61/hour
• Contract renewal with Hull's Janitorial for $3,380
• Letter of support for IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley grant

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple personnel actions, including pay rate changes, new hires, and promotions across several county departments. The Board also approved a cleaning service contract and a letter of support for a sports tourism grant.

• Approved pay rate increase for County Administrator John J. Franek Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Dispatcher requisition and a medical leave of absence (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Domer Smeltzer to Operations & Training Officer/Deputy Director (unanimous)
• Approved updated Office Closings policy (unanimous)
• Approved various personnel requisitions for Human Services, Planning, Public Defender, and Tax Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Magisterial District Courts and Probation (unanimous)
• Approved $3,380 contract renewal with Hull’s Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Service (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including lateral transfers, promotions, new hires, and reclassifications. The agenda includes five Conservation District position upgrades and individual actions for other departments. All items are routine personnel matters with no policy decisions.

• Lateral transfer of Breanna Packer to MDJ-Koehle secretary, $18.24/hour
• Promotion of Mackenzie Williams to Probation Officer 1, $21.45/hour
• New hire Kevin J. Harrison as Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, $16.69/hour
• New hire Dennis E. Packer as Deputy Sheriff/Security, $17.88/hour
• Upgrade of five Conservation District positions (SG-06 to SG-08, SG-07 to SG-09)

The Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel transfers, promotions, and new appointments. The board also approved five position reclassifications within the Conservation District.

• Approved lateral transfer of Breanna Packer to MDJ-Koehle (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Mackenzie Williams to Probation Officer 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Kevin J. Harrison as Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds (Unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Dennis E. Packer as Deputy Sheriff/Security (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Nutrient Management Technician from SG-06 to SG-08 (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Nutrient Management Technician 2 from SG-07 to SG-09 (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 from SG-06 to SG-08 (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 and Watershed Specialist to SG-09 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1 of 2023, which sets procedures for awarding public construction contracts of $250,000 or more. The board will also approve meeting minutes, a $2.3 million check run, and a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, including a $688,000 state grant for senior and disability transportation.

• Ordinance 1 of 2023 – Responsible Contractor Ordinance for construction contracts $250,000+
• Contract with Watkins Security, LLC for 9-1-1 facility security monitoring, $14,837.20
• Grant agreement with PennDOT for Shared Ride Services, $688,000
• Contract renewal with Aging Well PA, LLC for Functional Eligibility Determinations, $464,895
• Check run of $2,328,461.93

The Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 1 of 2023, which establishes procedures for awarding public construction contracts valued at $250,000 or more. The Board also approved the weekly consent agenda, including a security system contract for the 9-1-1 facility.

• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2023 (Responsible Contractor Ordinance) (2-1)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $14,837.20 contract with Watkins Security, LLC for 9-1-1 facility monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $36,396.96 contract renewal for Tracy Small as CIT Coordinator (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet on June 26, 2023, via teleconference. The agenda includes public comments, approval of April minutes, program discussions on mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention, plus old business covering budget updates and recruitment of new members. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Public comments allowed on agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Review of April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Program discussions: Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention
• Budget update and recruitment of new members under old business
• Executive session to follow the meeting

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a final subdivision plan for two residential lots in Marion Township and a final land development plan for two commercial units in Potter Township. The board will also vote on five time extension requests for previously approved projects, including a storage facility, a church development, an addiction treatment center, a subdivision, and a wind project.

• David S. & Rachel F. Glick Subdivision (Replot of Parcel 1RB) – final plan for two residential lots, Marion Township
• LandPro Equipment Land Development – final plan for two commercial units, Potter Township
• Time extension requests: 322 Self Storage Expansion (2nd), Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church (3rd), St. Joseph Institute for Addiction (4th), DBRA Enterprises (7th), Sandy Ridge II Wind Project (7th)
• Bridleridge Subdivision update (Spring and Benner Townships)
• Centre County MPO update on Active Transportation Steering Committee

The Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a residential subdivision in Marion Township and a commercial development in Potter Township. Additionally, five time extension requests for various projects were approved.

• Approved conditional final plan for David S. & Rachel F. Glick Subdivision (2 residential lots) in Marion Township
• Approved conditional final plan for LandPro Equipment (2 commercial units) in Potter Township
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 322 Self Storage Expansion (Potter Township)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church (Benner Township)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for St. Joseph Institute for Addiction -- Detox Center (Taylor Township)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for DBRA Enterprises, L.P. Subdivision (Potter Township)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for Sandy Ridge II Wind Project (Taylor Township)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contracts, grants, and budget revisions, including a $688,000 state grant for shared ride services for seniors and persons with disabilities, a $42,500 vehicle purchase for the Coroner's Department, and a $68,000 liquid fuels check to Boggs Township. The board will also approve the 2024 Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use Schedule and a budget revision that increases the General Fund by $310,911.66. Many items are slated for the consent agenda, including numerous human services contract renewals.

• Approve $688,000 grant for Shared Ride Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
• Approve $42,500 purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer for Coroner's Department
• Approve $68,000 liquid fuels check to Boggs Township for stormwater upgrade
• Approve 2024 Liquid Fuels and Fee for Local Use Schedule
• Approve budget revision increasing General Fund by $310,911.66

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the Centre Crest roof replacement, excluding the garage roof and metal paneling. They also authorized a $68,000 liquid fuels payment to Boggs Township and approved the 2024 Liquid Fuels schedule. Several human services and security contracts were moved to next week's Consent Agenda.

• Approved Centre Crest roof replacement contract via COSTARS (unanimous), excluding garage roof and metal paneling
• Approved 2019 Bridge Bundle Right of Way Plans for Railroad Street bridge in Bellefonte Borough (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Fee for Local Use and Liquid Fuels Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $68,000 liquid fuels check to Boggs Township for stormwater upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $42,500 purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer for Coroner’s Department (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 audit budget revisions with a General Funds net increase of $310,911.66 (unanimous)
• Tabled Watkins Security, Tracy Small, and various Human Services contracts to next week's Consent Agenda
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss ARPA fund allocations and project updates. The Board agreed to notify organizations that ARPA funds are currently committed when new requests are received. They also selected a small generator for the Centre Crest Building project.

• Agreed to update response letters to organizations stating ARPA funds are currently committed
• Selected small generator for life safety and a portable generator port for the Centre Crest Building

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors will consider approving the promotion of Glenn Irwin from Deputy Warden of Administration to Warden of the Centre County Correctional Facility, with a pay increase from $37.72/hour to $46.49/hour, effective June 18, 2023. The meeting also includes public comments and scheduling the next meeting for July 13, 2023.

• Consider approval of promotion for Glenn Irwin to full-time Warden, Correctional Facility, at $46.49/hour
• Public comments for items not on the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023 at 8:00 AM

The Board of Inspectors met to consider a personnel promotion. The board unanimously approved the promotion of Glenn Irwin to Warden, effective June 18, 2023.

• Approved promotion of Glenn Irwin to Warden (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and temporary assignments, primarily at the Correctional Facility. They will also vote on a policy for exterior facility and grounds use, and approve a project alteration for the Countywide Action Plan. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve Ivie M. Foster as full-time Watershed Specialist at $20.27/hour
• Acknowledge Glenn Irwin as Warden, Correctional Facility
• Approve temporary assignment of Michael Woods as Interim Deputy Warden of Operations at $34.84/hour
• Approve funding for full-time Deputy Warden of Administration at $32.19/hour
• Approve Countywide Action Plan alteration: replace Ridenour Farm with Harding Farm project, budget $289,876

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several staffing changes for the Correctional Facility, Sheriff's office, and Human Services. They also adopted a new Exterior Facility & Grounds Use policy and approved a project alteration for the Conservation District.

• Approved appointment of Ivie M. Foster as Watershed Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Glenn Irwin as Warden and six additional Correctional Facility personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved Exterior Facility & Grounds Use policy (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisition for Caseworker 2 and promotion of Margaret Hawbaker (unanimous)
• Approved two Deputy Sheriff/Security personnel requisitions (unanimous)
• Approved budget category shift for Conservation District to replace Ridenour Farm project with Harding Farm project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to vote on electing officers and receive a presentation on shifting drug trends in the county's criminal justice population from 2017 to 2022. The meeting is open to the public.

• Election of officers (voting item)
• Presentation: 'Shifting Drug Trends in Centre County’s Criminal Justice Population (2017-2022)'
• Public comments allowed on any agenda item
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grants, including a $385,415 HUD grant for the Rapid Re-Housing Program and multiple renewals for youth services. They will also approve meeting minutes, a check run, and the consent agenda. The meeting includes public comment and reports.

• Approve $385,415 HUD grant for Centre County Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Approve $520,000 Habitat for Humanity contract for Whole Home Repair Program
• Approve $782,295.22 check run dated June 9, 2023
• Renew contracts for youth residential services (e.g., Hopes Haven $265,000, George Jr. Republic $150,000)
• Approve consent agenda including GIS software support ($26,225.97) and bond counsel services

The Board of Commissioners approved several human services grants and contracts, including a $520,000 agreement with Habitat for Humanity. They also authorized a $782,295.22 check run and approved the Act 148 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2022/2023 report. Multiple youth service contract renewals were deferred to a future consent agenda.

• Approved $520,000 Habitat for Humanity home repair contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $385,415 HUD grant for Rapid Re-Housing Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2022/2023 report (Unanimous)
• Approved $782,295.22 check run dated June 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,225.97 ESRI technical support contract renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,575 Morefield Communications phone system contract (Unanimous)
• Approved submission of non-compliant members to the Ethics Commission (Unanimous)
• Tabled 15 Children and Youth Services contract renewals to next week's agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week, and numerous personnel items including hires, promotions, and leaves of absence across several departments. The board will also vote on policy changes such as suspending the COVID-19 Leave Directive and revising the Calculation of Compensation policy, plus a satisfaction piece for a property.

• Approve Proclamation 30 of 2023 for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week (June 5-9, 2023)
• Approve personnel requisitions for Correctional Facility positions, including Deputy Warden of Operations at $32.19/hour and Corrections Officers at $21.25/hour
• Approve appointments and promotions in Aging and Children & Youth Services, including three Aging Care Manager 2 hires at $20.27/hour
• Approve policy changes: suspend COVID-19 Leave Directive, revise Calculation of Compensation policy, sunset Payroll Deductions policy, adopt Exterior Facility Use policy
• Approve satisfaction piece for Denise Peck for property at 2032 Mary Ellen Lane, State College, PA

The Board of Commissioners approved various personnel requisitions, appointments, and promotions across county departments. They also adopted a proclamation for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week and updated several HR policies.

• Adopted Proclamation 30 of 2023 for Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Approved four Correctional Facility personnel items, including a Deputy Warden of Operations and Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of COVID-19 Leave Directive and updates to compensation and payroll policies (unanimous)
• Tabled Exterior Facility Use policy until June 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for three Aging Care Managers and seven C&YS personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Department Clerk 3 (MH) and medical leave for TASC Coordinator/DUI Court (unanimous)
• Approved three Transportation personnel items, including a Vehicle Operator appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender position transitions and updated job descriptions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved pay rates for three new employees in the Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, and Sheriff offices. The Board also approved a salary grade upgrade for the First Assistant Public Defender position.

• Approved pay rate of $16.69/hour for Tina L. Barber, Prothonotary Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate of $15.81/hour for Richard F. Delozier Jr., Recorder of Deeds Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate of $18.24/hour for Adam C. Rawding, part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of First Assistant Public Defender from SG-19 to SG-20 (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss the scope of a potential feasibility study involving outdoor recreation at the correctional facility. The board will also receive facility reports on population, COVID protocols, mental health, and work release, and hear updates on earned time guidelines and crisis intervention training.

• Discussion of scope for potential feasibility study involving outdoor recreation
• Update on earned time guidelines
• Crisis Intervention Training graduates report
• Alternative to outdoor recreation committee report
• Schuylkill County work release update

The Board of Inspectors voted to begin investigating firms to complete a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a potential outdoor recreation feasibility study. The board also approved the previous month's meeting minutes.

• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff to investigate firms to engage and complete an RFQ for outdoor recreation feasibility study (unanimous)

Office of Aging Advisory Council

The Centre County Office of Aging Advisory Council will hear a presentation on the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care from Penn State Nursing and begin discussing the council's role in developing the four-year plan for the Office of Aging. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, director and commissioner remarks, and updates on senior centers, transportation, RSVP, and regional/state councils.

• Presentation by Olivia Rubio, Penn State Department of Nursing, on setting goals for aging services based on the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care
• Beginning discussion of the council's role in gathering information for and developing the four-year plan for the Office of Aging
• Update on outreach committee work
• Senior Centers/Transportation Reports by Sandy Schuckers
• RSVP Report and Update by Brenda Reeve

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will hold a virtual meeting on June 7, 2023, featuring a presentation by TechOwl, along with routine business such as approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and agency updates. The council will also discuss follow-up on 100 Women Who Care, the 2023-2024 interagency agreement, and schedule meetings for the coming year. No summer meetings are planned; the next meeting after this will be September 6, 2023.

• Presentation by TechOwl
• Follow-up on 100 Women Who Care
• LICC Interagency Agreement for 2023-2024
• Schedule of LICC meetings for 2023-2024
• No summer meetings; next meeting September 6, 2023

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. They will approve minutes from January, approve real estate changes and resolutions, and approve the 2024 assessment roll. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2023
• Approval of real estate changes for January 26–June 8, 2023
• Approval of list of real estate resolutions
• Approval of 2024 assessment roll

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider advancing two broadband expansion projects for grant submissions, approve several contracts and agreements, and adopt proclamations. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, a check run, and consent agenda items.

• Advance broadband projects from Comcast and Centre WISP for ARPA Capital Project Funds/Broadband Infrastructure Program submissions
• Approve $26,225.97 GIS contract renewal with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
• Approve $250,000 CASH Grant Program for affordable housing
• Approve $520,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity for home repair services
• Approve check run of $1,304,586.84

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 CASH Grant for affordable housing and advanced two providers for broadband expansion. Several contracts and agreements were moved to next week's consent agenda for final approval. The Board also adopted proclamations for Elder Abuse Prevention and Cancer awareness months.

• Advanced Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and Centre WISP Venture Company LLC for broadband expansion projects (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 CASH Grant Announcement for affordable housing totaling $250,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 28 of 2023 designating June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month (Unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 29 of 2023 designating June as Centre County Unites Against Cancer Month (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9 of 2023 amending Board of Assessment Appeals procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved check run dated June 2, 2023 in the amount of $1,304,586.84 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Moved contracts for ESRI ($26,225.97), Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, and Habitat for Humanity ($520,000) to next week's Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board of Commissioners decided not to allocate ARPA funds to a playground equipment and ADA parking project at Coburn Community Park. The Board unanimously agreed to move revenue loss funds from restricted to unrestricted status. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied $100,000 ARPA funding request for Coburn Community Park playground and ADA updates
• Unanimously approved moving ARPA revenue loss funds from restricted to unrestricted

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and certify the results of the May 16, 2023 Municipal Primary Election. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Certify May 16, 2023 Municipal Primary Election results
• Approve minutes from May 19 and May 23, 2023 meetings
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Elections certified the results of the May 16, 2023 Municipal Primary Elections. The Board also approved the minutes from two previous May meetings.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2023 and May 23, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Certified May 16, 2023 Municipal Primary Elections Results (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including a $28,477 demolition contract for two homes on Valentine Street, a $81,125 software consulting agreement, and a $472,133 insurance renewal. They will also enter negotiations for broadband expansion and adopt proclamations on gun violence prevention and a Holocaust memorial exhibit. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a check run.

• Contract with Earthmovers Unlimited, Inc. for $28,477 to demolish two homes at 502 and 512 Valentine Street
• Engagement letter with Plante & Moran, PLLC for $81,125 for ERP software consulting
• Contract renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool for $472,133 for property/casualty insurance
• Broadband expansion RFP negotiations with five companies including Verizon and Comcast
• Proclamations on gun violence prevention and Holocaust memorial exhibit

The Board approved a $28,477 contract to demolish two homes on Valentine Street and voted to enter contract negotiations for broadband expansion. They also adopted proclamations regarding gun violence prevention and a Holocaust memorial exhibit.

• Approved $28,477 contract with Earthmovers Unlimited, Inc. to demo 502 and 512 Valentine Street
• Voted to enter contract negotiations for Centre County Broadband Expansion RFP
• Approved $81,125 engagement letter with Plante & Moran, PLLC for software consulting
• Adopted Proclamation 26 of 2023 regarding gun violence prevention
• Adopted Proclamation 27 of 2023 for 'A Philatelic Memorial of the Holocaust' exhibit
• Adopted Resolution 8 of 2023 for District 2-0 Community Traffic Safety Project grant
• Approved $472,133 insurance renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP)
• Approved letters of support for High Point Skate Park and a lithium-ion battery facility

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve April meeting minutes and receive updates on the 2022 audit, the ERP system, and the ClearGov budget application. They will also review April interest earnings, cash flow, and financial reports, and discuss the GFOA debt ceiling debate.

• Approve minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting
• 2022 Audit Progress Update – Maher Duessel
• ERP System Update
• ClearGov Budget Application Update
• GFOA Debt Ceiling Debate

The Committee approved moving $5 million from money market liquid funds into a 180-day term account. Members also reviewed the 2022 audit progress, ERP system implementation, and April financial reports.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $5 million to a 180-day term account at 5.54% at PLGIT (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will canvass overseas, military, mail-in, and provisional ballots from the May 2023 municipal primary election, then certify unofficial results. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings and review a mail-in ballot with issues. A future meeting is scheduled for May 30 to certify official results.

• Canvass overseas and military ballots
• Canvass additional mail-in and provisional ballots where proof of identification was received
• Certify unofficial results of the municipal primary election
• Further review of a mail-in ballot with issues
• Approve minutes from May 16 and May 18, 2023 meetings

The Board of Elections pre-certified the unofficial results for the May 16, 2023 Municipal Election for submission to the Department of State. The Board also resolved specific ballot disputes regarding missing identification and disability-related dating errors.

• Approved minutes from May 16 and May 18, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted one military ballot containing the affidavit
• Accepted one mail-in ballot with ID; rejected one mail-in ballot without ID
• Approved acceptance of one undated mail-in ballot from a voter with a disability (unanimous)
• Pre-certified unofficial results for the May 16, 2023 Municipal Election (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plan for Shady Lane Estates, proposing 91 lots (90 residential and 1 stormwater) in Walker Township. The commission will also vote on five time extension requests for previously approved developments, including The Cascade, Belle Rose Townhomes, Bellefonte Warehouse, Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision, and The Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII. A sub-committee meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2023.

• Shady Lane Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan: 91 lots (90 residential, 1 stormwater) in Walker Township
• Time extension requests: The Cascade (Benner Twp, 2nd), Belle Rose Townhomes (Benner Twp, 3rd), Bellefonte Warehouse (Benner Twp, 3rd), Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (Gregg Twp, 6th), Village of Nittany Glen Phase VII (Benner Twp, 6th)
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023 (virtual)

The Commission granted conditional preliminary plan approval for a 91-lot subdivision in Walker Township. Additionally, five time extension requests for various land developments and subdivisions were approved.

• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Shady Lane Estates (90 residential lots, 1 stormwater lot) in Walker Township
• Approved time extension for The Cascade Land Development (File No. 109-22)
• Approved time extension for Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development (File No. 86-21)
• Approved time extension for Bellefonte Warehouse Land Development (File No. 44-22)
• Approved time extension for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision (File No. 132-21)
• Approved time extension for The Village of Nittany Glen -- Phase VII Land Development (File No. 133-21)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a work session to review the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requests and expenditures. No substantive decisions or votes were made regarding the funding during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,141,300 contract with JG Contracting Company for courthouse retaining wall reconstruction, as well as a new Responsible Contractor Ordinance for public construction contracts over $250,000. The board will also vote on a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, approve a Human Services Block Grant change, and add several contracts to next week's consent agenda, including legal research, roof replacement, and insurance services.

• Approve $2,141,300 contract with JG Contracting Company, Inc. for courthouse retaining wall reconstruction
• Approve advertisement of Ordinance 2 of 2023 (Responsible Contractor Ordinance)
• Adopt Proclamation 25 of 2023 for Emergency Medical Services Week (May 21-27)
• Approve $472,133 PCoRP insurance contract renewal
• Approve $1,259,950.47 check run dated May 19, 2023

The Board approved a contract for courthouse retaining wall reconstruction and voted to advertise a new Responsible Contractor Ordinance for projects over $250,000. They also adopted a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week and approved a $1.26M check run.

• Approved $2,141,300 contract with JG Contracting Company, Inc. for courthouse retaining walls (2-1)
• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 1 of 2023 (Responsible Contractor Ordinance) (2-1)
• Adopted Proclamation 25 of 2023 for Emergency Medical Services Week (unanimous)
• Approved $1,259,950.47 check run dated May 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved change to FY 2021-2022 Human Services Block Grant I&E Report (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including PennDOT traffic camera agreement and McDonald's land development MOU (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Care for People Plus, Inc. for $34,500 (unanimous)
• Approved referral agreement with Crossroads Counseling, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to canvass and tabulate mail-in and Election Day ballots, adjudicate civilian and military absentee ballots, and conduct a 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots from the May municipal primary. The board will also set a schedule for certifying unofficial and official results.

• Canvass and tabulate mail-in and Election Day ballots
• Adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• 2% statistical audit of in-person Election Day ballots
• Canvass and tabulate military/civilian overseas ballots

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the acceptance or rejection of various mail-in ballots based on envelope and dating errors. The board also processed provisional ballots and completed a 2% statistical audit of in-person election day ballots.

• Rejected 4 ballots missing inner envelopes and ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 46 'naked' ballots and accepted 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted 9 ballots with signature issues (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 ballots with dates in incorrect spots (unanimous)
• Rejected 34 ballots with no date on envelope (2-1)
• Rejected 2 ballots with identifying marks on inner envelope (2-1)
• Accepted 42 ballots with incomplete dates (unanimous)
• Accepted 1 ballot containing two ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will canvass, adjudicate, and tabulate ballots from the May 2023 municipal primary election, including in-person, absentee, mail-in, and overseas ballots. The board will also set a schedule for provisional ballot review, a statistical audit, and certification of unofficial and official results in the following days.

• Adjudicate, canvass, and tabulate in-person election day ballots
• Adjudicate, canvass, and tabulate civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Canvass and tabulate military/civilian overseas ballots
• Schedule for 2% statistical audit of in-person election day ballots on May 19
• Certify unofficial results on May 23 and official results on May 30

The Board verified the total in-person ballots cast and spoiled ballots across 91 precincts. The Board also recreated 13 ballots by hand for scanning and counting. Precincts 56, 69, and 12 were selected for a 2% audit to be performed on May 19, 2023.

• Verified in-person election day ballots and spoiled ballots for 91 precincts
• Selected Precincts 56, 69, and 12 for the 2% audit
• Recreated 13 ballots by hand for scanning and counting via DS200
• Reviewed four military/civilian overseas ballots and one victim advocacy ballot

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $500,000 state grant for medication-assisted treatment in the county jail, along with several personnel actions, contracts, and a demolition bid. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, a proclamation, and a check run.

• Approve $500,000 PCCD grant for opioid response in county correctional facility
• Enter contract negotiations for Valentine Street Houses Demolition
• Approve personnel appointments and leaves, including Shawney Shawver at $15.81/hr
• Approve contract addendum with Care for People Plus, Inc. increasing contract to $34,500
• Approve $96,014.50 contract with Service Access & Management for homeless prevention

The Board approved a $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to support medicated assisted treatment at the Centre County Correctional Facility. The Board also authorized contract negotiations for the demolition of Valentine Street houses and approved several personnel appointments and promotions.

• Approved $500,000 PCCD grant for opioid response initiatives (unanimous)
• Voted to enter contract negotiations with Earthmovers Unlimited, Inc. for Valentine Street Houses Demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $845,631.79 check run dated May 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $96,014.50 contract with Service Access & Management, Inc. for homeless prevention (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for State College Food Bank grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 24 of 2023 designating May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Shawney S. Shawver as Department Clerk 2 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Aging Care Manager 2 and D&A Case Management Specialist positions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 11, 2023 meeting and to consider a personnel action. The only substantive item is a proposed extension of a temporary pay increase for a Controller's Office employee. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment and agenda-additions rules stated.

• Approve minutes from May 11, 2023 Salary Board meeting
• Extend temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, from $28.38/hr to $28.93/hr, effective June 4–July 15, 2023
• 2023 salary budget impact: $667 (Dept. 125)

The Board approved the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. The Board also approved a temporary pay increase extension for one employee in the Controllers department.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase extension for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, from $28.38/hour to $28.93/hour effective June 4, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from the May 9 meeting and appointing four individuals to administer oaths. The agenda also outlines a tentative schedule for canvassing and tabulating ballots from the May 16 primary election, including absentee, mail-in, provisional, and overseas ballots, with certification of unofficial results on May 23 and official results on May 30.

• Appoint Beth Lechman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, and Kristina Konrath as persons to administer oaths
• Approve minutes from May 9, 2023 Board of Elections meeting
• Tentative schedule: May 18 – adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots, canvass in-person Election Day ballots
• May 19 – canvass mail-in Election Day ballots, adjudicate provisional ballots, 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots
• May 23 – certify unofficial results; May 30 – certify official results

The Board of Elections appointed four staff members to administer oaths. The board also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting and reviewed a tentative schedule for ballot adjudication and certification.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Beth Lechman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, and Kristina Konrath to administer oaths (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet on May 11, 2023, to consider approving minutes from April, discuss transitioning to hybrid meetings, and receive reports on population, medical care, and programming at the correctional facility.

• Discussion on hybrid meeting format for future board meetings
• Recognition of Corrections Employee Week and employee awards
• Population information and PrimeCare medical report
• Detox and mental health updates
• Alternative to outdoor recreation committee report

The Board unanimously approved the April 13, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the lack of outdoor recreation for inmates and the potential for expanded work release. The Board reached a consensus to continue hybrid meetings while exploring other platforms.

• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to continue hybrid meetings and seek alternative platforms

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel appointments, medical leaves, and policy revisions. They also adopted proclamations for Mount Nittany Health Week and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Additionally, the Board approved a $763,017 MATP allocation for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Adopted Proclamation 22 of 2023 for Mount Nittany Health Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 23 of 2023 for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Megan R. Kownurko as temporary Resource Conservation Intern (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Amy D. Lucas as full-time Kitchen Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Paid Absence Time and Merit Hire policies (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Caseworker 3 and Caseworker 2 positions in C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved $763,017 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation for FY 21-22 (unanimous)
• Approved IDIS Online Access Request for SEDA Council of Governments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving starting pay rates for two new county employees: Katherine G. Turner as a full-time Assistant District Attorney at $29.18/hour, and Payton C. Hill as a full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security at $17.88/hour. The board will also vote on minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting. Public comment is accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Approve rate for Katherine G. Turner, Assistant District Attorney, $29.18/hour, effective May 22, 2023
• Approve rate for Payton C. Hill, Deputy Sheriff/Security, $17.88/hour, effective May 15, 2023
• Approve minutes from April 20, 2023 Salary Board meeting

The Salary Board approved the hourly pay rates for two new full-time employees. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $29.18/hour rate for Katherine G. Turner as Assistant District Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved $17.88/hour rate for Payton C. Hill as Deputy Sheriff/Security (Unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive committee reports, and discuss future directions. The agenda includes a vote on the April and March minutes, introduction of a new council member, and updates from various committees. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Vote on minutes from April 12, 2023 and March 8, 2023
• Introduction of new planning council member Irvin Moore
• Discussion on Community/Provider Collaboration Project
• Slate of Officers under Old Business
• Future Directions of the D&A Planning Council

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will discuss whether to count mail-in ballots that lacked the Bald Eagle Area School District-Region 1 write-in provision, and will set the valid ballot date range for the May 16 primary. They will also approve minutes from the April 27 meeting and schedule post-election canvassing and certification.

• Discussion on counting ballots missing Bald Eagle Area School District-Region 1 write-in
• Set valid ballot date range: April 1 to May 16, 2023
• Approve minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting
• Schedule for canvassing and certification from May 18-30

The Board of Elections established rules for counting mail-in ballots affected by a missing write-in provision for the Bald Eagle Area School District-Region 1. The Board also set the valid date range for Municipal Primary mail-in ballots based on a prior court decision.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to count original ballots if a corrected ballot was not returned, and count the corrected ballot if both were returned (unanimous)
• Set the valid date range for Municipal Primary mail-in ballots from April 1, 2023, to May 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, two proclamations, a tax claim fee schedule resolution, and several contracts including a posting fee increase with Palmetto Posting, Inc. They will also vote on American Rescue Plan grants for three local pool projects and add two human services contracts to next week's consent agenda. The consent agenda includes a jail phone contract extension, school district agreements, and a shared ride fare increase.

• Adopt Resolution 7 of 2023 setting Tax Claim and Tax Collection fee schedules
• Approve contract amendment with Palmetto Posting, Inc. raising posting fee from $25 to $30 in 2023 and $35 in 2024
• Approve ARP grants: $110,000 for Kepler Pool, $25,000 for Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park and Pool, $25,000 for Mountain Top Swimming Pool
• Approve consent agenda including $108,000/year jail phone contract extension with Global Tel*Link and shared ride fare increase to average $23.15
• Approve check run of $1,261,549.78 dated May 5, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved three American Rescue Plan grants for pool rehabilitation and capital improvements. They also adopted new tax collection fee schedules and approved a Shared Ride fare increase effective July 1, 2023.

• Approved $110,000 ARP grant for Kepler Pool Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 ARP grant for Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park and Pool (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 ARP grant for Mountain Top Swimming pool (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7 of 2023 updating Tax Claim and Tax Collections Fee Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved Shared Ride rate increase for FY 23-24 effective July 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Palmetto Posting, Inc. increasing fees (unanimous)
• Approved $108,000/year contract extension with ViaPath Technologies for inmate phones (unanimous)
• Approved $1,261,549.78 check run dated May 5, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. 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 reviewed the status of ARPA project allocations, including a $33.1 million total. Discussions focused on an airline incentive plan for University Park Airport and funding for the Centre Crest project and Centre Kitchen Collection.

• Requested update from University Park Airport regarding 2021 airline incentive plan
• Confirmed $20,000 in ARPA funding for Centre Kitchen Collection pending grant agreement
• Discussed immediate purchase of HVAC equipment for Centre Crest project
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss using funds from 100 Women Who Care, review the 2023-2024 interagency agreement, and hear a presentation by TechOWL. The agenda also includes routine items like introductions, minutes approval, treasurer's report, and agency updates.

• Discussion on use of 100 Women Who Care funds
• LICC Interagency Agreement for 2023-2024
• Presentation by TechOWL
• Treasurer's report
• Agency updates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $1,263,184 contract with Univerus Inc. for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system, along with several other items including proclamations, a jail phone contract extension, a shared ride fare increase, and various agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, a check run, and a consent agenda.

• Approve $1,263,184 contract with Univerus Inc. for ERP software and implementation
• Approve contract addendum with ViaPath Technologies for inmate phone/tablet services at $108,000/year
• Approve PATH grant application for $63,881 to support homeless outreach
• Approve Shared Ride fare increase effective July 1, 2023, with new rates up to $75 for 70+ miles
• Approve MOU for Shady Lane Estates subdivision (91 lots) in Walker Township

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Univerus Inc. for an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning software system. They also authorized a grant for homeless outreach and approved a local use fee for Spring Township.

• Approved $1,263,184 contract with Univerus Inc. for ERP software and implementation
• Approved advertisement for bids for Willowbank Parking Lot milling, coating, and striping
• Approved $63,881 grant application for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Program
• Approved $2,000 Fee for Local Use application for Spring Township Brockerhoff Development project
• Adopted Proclamation 18 of 2023 designating May 7-13, 2023, as Corrections Employee Week
• Adopted Proclamation 19 of 2023 designating May 2023 as Foster Care Awareness Month
• Tabled inmate phone agreement addendum and Shared Ride rate increases to next week's Consent Agenda
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session on May 2, 2023, at the Willowbank Office Building. The main agenda item is a discussion of a responsible contractor ordinance. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting and before any official action on agenda items. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of responsible contractor ordinance
• Public comment period per Sunshine Act
• Questions from the press
• Meeting at Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Room 146, Bellefonte, PA

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss a proposed Responsible Contractor Ordinance. No votes were taken on the ordinance, and the Board determined that more work is needed on the proposed changes.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:35 PM (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the appointment of election staff as the official count board and provisional ballot boards for the 2023 municipal primary, and will vote on a new process to recreate unscannable ballots at the vote-by-mail center. The board will also approve minutes from the April 13 meeting. The agenda includes a tentative schedule for canvassing, adjudicating, and certifying results in May.

• Approve appointment of election staff as official count board and provisional ballot boards for 2023 primary
• Approve new process to recreate unscannable ballots at vote-by-mail center
• Approve minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting
• Tentative schedule: May 18-19 canvassing, May 23 unofficial certification, May 30 official certification

The Board of Elections established a new process for recreating unscannable mail-in ballots at the vote-by-mail center to increase efficiency. The board also appointed the Official Count and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2023 Municipal Primary Election.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved directing staff to evaluate a better distribution plan for November 2023 Election drop boxes (unanimous)
• Appointed Board of Elections and Elections Staff as Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for 2023 Municipal Primary Election (unanimous)
• Approved new process for two-party teams to recreate unscannable ballots at the vote-by-mail center (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee will meet to approve the March 30, 2023 meeting minutes and receive updates on the ERP system, the 2022 audit by Maher Duessel, and March interest earnings and financial reports. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update (old business)
• 2022 Audit Update by Maher Duessel
• Interest Earnings for March
• Financial Reports for March

The Committee approved the minutes from the March 30, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the 2022 audit, ERP system migration, and March financial reports, including record real estate tax collections.

• Approved minutes from March 30, 2023, meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, receive an update on US Bank pension payment processing, and hear a presentation on first-quarter 2023 portfolio results from PFM Asset Management. The board will also vote on approving letters of support for HB 298, a state bill that would allow cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) up to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). Public comment is permitted at the start of the meeting and before each action item.

• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023
• Update on US Bank pension payment processing
• PFM Asset Management presentation on 1Q 2023 portfolio results
• Vote on letters of support for HB 298 (pension COLAs up to CPI-U)

The Retirement Board unanimously approved issuing letters of support or thanks to local State Representatives and State Senators regarding House Bill 298. The board also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved issuing letters of support or thanks to local State Representatives and State Senators regarding House Bill 298 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the advertisement of a Request for Proposals for broadband expansion, along with a consulting contract to support it. They will also vote on several resolutions, proclamations, grant applications, and other administrative items, including a revised application for a new EMS headquarters.

• Approve advertisement of RFP for Centre County Broadband Expansion
• Approve $7,500 consulting contract with CTC Technology & Energy for broadband RFP
• Approve revised ARC application for Moshannon Valley EMS ambulance and training headquarters ($2,085,111 total)
• Approve grant application to PCCD for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program ($130,000)
• Approve check run of $2,251,868.62

The Board approved a revised $2,085,111 application for a Moshannon Valley EMS headquarters and authorized a request for proposals for high-speed broadband expansion. Other actions included approving a $130,000 grant for treatment programs and renewing a $181,080 office lease.

• Approved revised $2,085,111 ARC application for Moshannon Valley EMS headquarters (Unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for Centre County Broadband Expansion Request for Proposals (Unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 PCCD grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $181,080 lease renewal with S-C Joint Venture for Pugh Street MDJ Offices (Unanimous)
• Approved $78,000 contract with Housing Transitions, Inc for Emergency Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with CTC Technology & Energy not to exceed $7,500 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 16 (Workers’ Memorial Day) and Proclamation 17 (Mental Health Awareness) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6 of 2023 regarding Centre County Correctional Facility Right of Way (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board of Commissioners reviewed and decided on several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests. They approved funding for 911 and Sheriff's office radio needs, as well as several community organizations, while denying or tabling other requests.

• Approved ARPA funding for Sheriff's requests and 911 radio reprogramming
• Approved $20,000 for Centre Kitchen Collection food hub (2-1)
• Approved $100,000 for Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation building renovations (2-1)
• Approved $25,000 for Mountain Top Swimming Pool Association critical needs
• Approved $25,000 for Penns Valley Park and Rec critical upgrades
• Approved $50,000 for Three Dots arts business incubator
• Denied funding for Roland Theatre, requesting they apply for grants
• Denied funding for Rock Spring Water Company, Discovery Space: The Rivet, and Spring Creek Watershed Commission

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss correspondence including PFAS updates and a resignation, and review old business such as the HMEP grant and Tier II reporting. New business includes applying for the Hazardous Materials Response Fund and planning a TRANSCAER exercise. The meeting also covers hazmat team reports and upcoming hazardous waste collection.

• Review/approval of January 19, 2023 minutes
• PFAS updates and updated bylaws
• HMEP Year 1 Propane Exercise and Year 2 TRANSCAER exercise
• HMRF application for 2023-2024
• Hazardous waste collection April 28-29, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel items, including a promotion, new hires, and a medical leave, as well as a grant application and a proclamation. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve funding for full-time Watershed Specialist at $20.27/hour
• Approve promotion of Jeffrey Doebler to Assistant Director Adult Services at $28.61/hour
• Approve appointment of Sarah M. Hartley as Caseworker 1 at $20.27/hour
• Approve appointment of Jillian A. Barskey as Planner at $23.85/hour
• Approve Hazardous Material Response Fund grant application to PEMA

The Board of Commissioners approved several new hires, promotions, and personnel requisitions across various county departments. They also adopted a proclamation for Grange Month and approved a grant application for emergency services.

• Approved Proclamation 15 of 2023 designating April 2023 as Grange Month (Unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Watershed Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved medical leave of absence for Corrections Officer PC #14 (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jeffrey Doebler to Assistant Director Adult Services (Unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisitions for two full-time Aging Care Manager 2 positions (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sarah M. Hartley as full-time Caseworker 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jillian A. Barskey as full-time Planner-Community Planning Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,923 Hazardous Material Response Fund (HMRF) Grant application (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the meeting minutes from April 6, 2023, and act on two personnel items. They will vote on extending a temporary pay increase for a Controllers employee and on eliminating a Housing Supervisor position in Adult Services. Public comment is allowed before actions.

• Approve minutes from April 6, 2023 Salary Board meeting
• Extend temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, Controllers, to $28.93/hour, effective April 23–June 3, 2023, with $667 budget impact
• Eliminate Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position (p.c. #08), effective April 23, 2023, saving $42,787 in 2023 and $58,126 annualized in 2024

The Board approved a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and eliminated the Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position. These actions affect the Controllers and Human Services departments.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson from $28.38/hour to $28.93/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved elimination of Housing Supervisor-Adult Services position PC #08 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary land development plan for All Storage Solutions, an eight-building self-storage facility in Potter Township. The commission will also act on 15 time-extension requests for various subdivision and land development plans across the county, and note the formal withdrawal of the G.M. McCrossin Phase 2 plan in Benner Township.

• All Storage Solutions preliminary land development plan: 8 self-storage buildings, Potter Township
• G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 land development plan formally withdrawn (Benner Township)
• 15 time-extension requests for plans including Belle Rose Townhomes, Benner Pike Hotel, and Sandy Ridge II Wind Project
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 (virtual)

The Commission granted conditional preliminary plan approval for a self-storage development in Potter Township. It also accepted the formal withdrawal of a 2017 land development plan in Benner Township and approved multiple time extension requests for various projects.

• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for All Storage Solutions (8 self-storage buildings in Potter Township)
• Accepted formal withdrawal of G. M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Approved time extension requests for 18 projects across Benner, Gregg, Walker, Potter, Taylor, and Snow Shoe Townships
• Approved minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to conduct routine business, including public comment, approval of minutes from February 14, 2023, and hearing 2023 real estate appeals. The board will render decisions on these appeals and hold an open discussion before adjourning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific properties or amounts listed.

• Public comment period with five-minute speaking limit
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023
• Hearing of 2023 real estate appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions
• Open discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to apply for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services (MVEMS), along with several contracts and purchases. These include a $3,000/month consulting agreement with Lazar M. Palnick, a $6,549.92 wireless microphone system upgrade, and the purchase of three vehicles from Penn State using in-kind funds. The board will also vote on proclamations, a liquid fuels application for Burnside Township, and a consent agenda with various items.

• Resolution 5 of 2023: Apply for RACP grant for MVEMS
• Contract with Lazar M. Palnick: $3,000/month retainer for grant consulting
• Purchase from Bettwy Systems: $6,549.92 for wireless microphone upgrade
• In-kind purchase of 3 vehicles from Penn State: $71,610 total
• Liquid fuels application for Burnside Township: $20,000 for drainage pipes

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and compliance letter to apply for a $1 million RACP grant to build a multi-ambulance bay and training center for Moshannon Valley EMS. Other actions included approving vehicle purchases from Penn State and various grant renewals for mental health and emergency services.

• Adopted Resolution 5 of 2023 to apply for $1M RACP grant for MVEMS facility (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,610 purchase of three vehicles from Penn State University using In-Kind funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $181,901.02 grant renewal for First Episode Psychosis Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 liquid fuels application for Burnside Township drainage project (Unanimous)
• Approved grant funding consultation agreement with Lazar M. Palnick, Esq. at $3,000 monthly retainer (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,549.92 purchase from Bettwy Systems for wireless microphone upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,751.75 total for computer asset destruction via Reclamere (Unanimous)
• Appointed Irvin Moore to the Drug & Alcohol Planning Council through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention-Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board is meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, program discussions, a budget update from SAM, Inc., and the nomination of officers (with elections in July and taking office in October). The meeting is open to the public, with a five-minute comment limit per person.

• Public comments allowed on agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Approval of February 27, 2023 minutes
• Budget update — SAM, Inc.
• Nomination of officers (elections in July, take office in October)
• Program discussions: Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its April 4, 2023 meeting and the Ballot Return and Collection Plan. Public comment is invited on agenda items before each official action. The next meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2023.

• Approve minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting
• Approve Ballot Return and Collection Plan

The Board approved the county's ballot return and collection plan with a 2-1 vote. The plan includes updates to ballot box covers and signage. One board member opposed the plan, citing concerns over security and the distribution of box locations.

• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ballot Return and Collection Plan (2-1)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss new business including intergovernmental housing agreements and expansion of inmate tablets, along with facility reports on population, mental health, and detox. The board will also consider a Medication Assisted Treatment Grant award and recognize service for Janet Irons.

• Intergovernmental Housing Agreements
• Expansion of the inmate tablets
• Medication Assisted Treatment Grant award
• Recognition of service for Janet Irons
• New programming opportunity

The Board of Inspectors approved a proposal to acquire educational tablets for all inmates at no cost to the county, pending Board of Commissioners approval. The board also noted a $500,000 grant award for the Medication Assisted Treatment program. Public comment focused heavily on the lack of outdoor recreation for inmates.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending inmate tablet expansion proposal to Board of Commissioners for final approval (unanimous)
• Noted $500,000 grant award for MAT program awaiting Commissioner acceptance
• Established standard tenant county housing rate at $75 per day per individual

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to vote on approval of past meeting minutes and a personnel committee application, and to discuss updates on Narcan/Naloxone and a position statement on marijuana legalization. The agenda also includes committee reports and old business on a slate of officers.

• Vote on minutes from March 8, 2023, and January/February 2023 meetings
• Personnel Committee review of an application (voting item)
• Narcan/Naloxone updates
• PACDAA position statement on statewide marijuana legalization
• Community/Provider Collaboration Project report

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $209,170 construction management contract for the courthouse retaining wall project, authorize advertising for demolition of two houses on Valentine Street, and renew a $142,555 contract with The Center for Alternatives in Community Justice. The board will also vote on several smaller contracts, a proclamation, and routine items like minutes and a check run.

• Construction management proposal with Massaro Construction Management Services, LLC for $209,170
• Contract renewal with The Center for Alternatives in Community Justice for $142,555
• Bids received for courthouse retaining wall restoration; contract negotiations to begin
• Approval to advertise bids for demolition of two homes on Valentine Street
• Contract with RBA Professional Data Systems for $1,550 for data extract process

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction management contract for the Centre County Courthouse Retaining Wall Reconstruction and authorized bid advertisements for the demolition of two homes on Valentine Street. Other actions included renewing a $142,555 contract for community justice alternatives and approving bridge replacement plans in Howard Borough.

• Approved $209,170 Construction Management Proposal with Massaro Construction Management Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for bids to demolish two single family homes on Valentine Street (unanimous)
• Approved $142,555 contract renewal with The Center for Alternatives in Community Justice (unanimous)
• Approved 2019 Bridge Bundle Right of Way Plans for Mill St. bridge replacement in Howard Borough (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 12 of 2023 for 9-1-1 Dispatchers Week (unanimous)
• Approved $573,784.58 check run dated April 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jerry Lese to Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority (unanimous)
• Voted to enter into contract negotiations for Courthouse Retaining Wall Restoration (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving starting pay rates for three new full-time county employees: a Payroll & Pension Coordinator, a Court Reporter, and a Probation Officer. The board will also vote on minutes from its March 23 meeting. Public comment is allowed before actions.

• Approve rate for Krista D. Henry, Payroll & Pension Coordinator, $19.06/hour, effective April 10, 2023
• Approve rate for Shannon L. Gallagher, Court Reporter, $23.85/hour, effective April 10, 2023
• Approve rate for Zachary J. Ohl, Probation Officer 1, $21.45/hour, effective April 10, 2023
• Approve minutes from March 23, 2023 Salary Board meeting

The Board approved pay rates for a Court Reporter and a Probation Officer 1. A proposed pay rate for a Payroll & Pension Coordinator was not approved. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Rate for Krista Henry (Payroll & Pension Coordinator) not approved
• Approved rate of $23.85/hour for Shannon Gallagher (Court Reporter) (unanimous)
• Approved rate of $21.45/hour for Zachary Ohl (Probation Officer 1) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple personnel appointments and requisitions, a paid absence policy revision, a cleaning contract, and housing-related items. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve temporary Corrections Officer appointment at $21.25/hour
• Approve revisions to Paid Absence Time policy
• Approve contract with Dorothy Wolfe-Smith for Madisonburg Senior Center cleaning, not to exceed $5,654.36
• Approve Amendment #2 extending Mullin & Lonergan Associates housing study contract to May 31, 2023
• Approve satisfaction pieces for properties on Mary Ellen Lane and Moose Run Road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several staff appointments and promotions across the Correctional Facility, Human Resources, Human Services, and Probation departments. They also approved a contract extension for an affordable housing study and updated the Paid Absence Time policy. A cleaning services contract for the Madisonburg Senior Center was moved to next week's agenda.

• Approved Proclamation 11 of 2023 designating April 2023 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Vaughn R. Kanagy and one additional requisition for Corrections Officers (Unanimous)
• Approved HR Office Floater requisition and revisions to Paid Absence Time policy (Unanimous)
• Approved four C&YS personnel items including appointments for Nicholas J. Keith and Katelynne J. Tischler (Unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI personnel items including promotion of Helen Defilippis and appointment of Rebecca L. Baughman (Unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI-D&A items including promotion of Karlene Shugars to County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Probation Department Clerk 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. affordable housing study through May 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business and updates. They will follow up on the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project, consider ideas for using funds from 100 Women Who Care, review LICC guidelines, and gauge interest in a presentation by TechOWL.

• Follow-up on ECCS Project with Sue Ann Boyles
• Ideas for using money from 100 Women Who Care
• Review of LICC Guidelines
• Interest in a presentation by TechOWL
• Agency updates

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will reorganize by electing a chair and vice-chair, then consider approving the ballot design and mail packet for the upcoming municipal primary. The board will also approve minutes from its March 16 meeting and take public comment on agenda items. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on election preparations.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting
• Approve ballot design and layout for municipal primary
• Approve ballot mail packet

The Board of Elections elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting. The board also approved the design, layout, and mail packets for the municipal primary.

• Elected Vicki Fong as Chair (2-1)
• Elected Chris Fowler as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved municipal primary ballot design and layout (unanimous)
• Approved municipal primary ballot mail packet (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $120,100 courthouse roof restoration, participation in a national opioid settlement, and various grants and renewals. The agenda also includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness months, plus routine approvals of minutes and a check run.

• Approve $120,100 contract with R.H. Marcon Inc. for courthouse roof restoration
• Approve agreement to join national opioid settlement via Rubris/Attorney General
• Add sheriff contract with Penn State for football game deputies at $75/hour to consent agenda
• Approve $23,686.47 Loss Control Grant for Continuity of Operations Plan consultant
• Approve $641,588.60 check run dated March 31, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for courthouse roof restoration and an agreement to participate in a national opioid settlement. They also adopted proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness months. Several other contracts were moved to a future consent agenda.

• Approved $120,100 contract with R.H. Marcon Inc. for Courthouse Roof Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Rubris/the Attorney General for national prescription opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 9 of 2023 for Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10 of 2023 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved PEMA grant application and SCMRTTF event sponsor agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $434.15 weatherTAP contract addendum for 9-1-1 Communications (unanimous)
• Approved $33,108.72 foster care contract with People R’ Us Community Residential Services (unanimous)
• Approved $3,770 sign language services contract with Sign Language Specialists of Western PA, Inc. (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Criminal Justice Advisory Board will review agency updates and progress on several ongoing initiatives. The board is scheduled to vote on an updated Intermediate Punishment Plan and a letter of support.

• Vote on Update Intermediate Punishment Plan
• Vote on Letter of Support
• Update on anticipated $130,000 in PCCD funding
• Updates on Behavioral Health Court, HOPE Initiative, and Reentry Coalition

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from its February 23, 2023 meeting and receive updates on the ERP system and PFM cash flow analysis. It will also review interest earnings and financial reports for February. The agenda is largely routine, with no major new actions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting
• ERP System Update
• PFM Cash Flow Analysis Update
• Interest Earnings for February
• Financial Reports for February

The Committee approved the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed February financial reports, interest earnings, and cash flow analysis. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including a roof restoration for the courthouse, a tractor purchase for the correctional facility, and various service agreements. They will also adopt a proclamation and approve a check run.

• Courthouse Roof Restoration: Enter contract negotiations with bidders R.H. Marcon Inc., David M Maines Associates, Detwiler Roofing
• Kubota tractor purchase for Correctional Facility: $32,132.37 from commissary funds
• weatherTAP contract addendum for 9-1-1 weather radar: $434.15 total
• Korn Ferry actuarial services contract: $29,568
• Check run: $1,565,879.99

The Board of Commissioners voted to enter contract negotiations for the Centre County Courthouse roof restoration. They approved several service contracts, including actuarial services and a new tractor for the correctional facility. A check run of $1,565,879.99 was also authorized.

• Approved entering contract negotiations for Courthouse Roof Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $32,132.37 purchase of Kubota tractor for Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $29,568 contract with Korn Ferry for actuarial services (unanimous)
• Approved $243.15 liquid fuels reimbursement for Rishel Hill Road traffic light (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 contract with Shredding Solutions for document shredding (unanimous)
• Approved $10,500 contract with PDQ/SmartDeploy for IT software (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorship for 2023 Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,565,879.99 dated March 24, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that includes public comment, a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and questions from the press. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $2.9 million from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for capital project expenditures in 2023. The Board also discussed several pending funding requests for community projects and equipment. No final decisions were reached on the EMS radio or railroad funding requests.

• Allocated $2.9 million of ARPA funding for 2023 capital project expenditures (Unanimous)
• Added $110,000 for Kepler Pool to match State Grant requirements
• Requested more information on Howard Fire Company engine rescue funding request
• Added EMS radio reprogramming request to the list for further cost and funding research
• Discussed $8,601.30 request for vacuum cleaners and a scrubber for the cleaning department
• Placed a placeholder for a Spring Creek Watershed Commission request of up to $50,000
• Agreed to set aside a rough estimate of $25,000 for Bellefonte Historical Railroad cars
• Tabled the allocation of a specific dollar amount for the Broadband Project

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider several personnel items, including overtime extensions for a Food Service Manager and Children & Youth Supervisors, employment type changes, and creation of new positions. The board will also vote on approving the previous meeting's minutes. Public comment is accepted.

• Approve extension for Food Service Manager overtime, $12,071 budget impact
• Change Sealer-Weights & Measures and GIS Director/Coordinator to exempt status
• Create full-time Assistant Director Adult Services at SG-14
• Reclassify Caseworker 3 to Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services
• Create full-time Custodial Worker at $15.30/hour

The Board approved several personnel actions, including the creation of an Assistant Director for Adult Services and a Custodial Worker. It also authorized overtime extensions for the Correctional Facility and Children & Youth Services.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved overtime for Food Service Manager at Correctional Facility with $12,071 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved change from non-exempt to exempt for Sealer-Weights & Measures and GIS Director/Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Assistant Director Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Caseworker 3 to Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved up to 15 hours overtime per pay period for Children & Youth Supervisors with $7,192 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Custodial Worker at $15.30/hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of personnel actions, including promotions, appointments, and new positions across several departments. They will also vote on contracts for services such as inmate housing, document shredding, software, and a grant agreement for an EMS building project. The agenda includes a consent agenda with multiple contracts and a check run of $938,862.59.

• Approval of promotions and appointments in Correctional Facility, Elections, Public Defender, Risk Management, Human Services, and Children & Youth Services
• Contract template for Intergovernmental Housing Agreement at $75/day per inmate for 2023
• Contract with Shredding Solutions for on-site shredding, not to exceed $18,000
• Co-operation agreement with Moshannon Valley EMS for $1,000,000 RACP grant for ambulance building
• Consent agenda includes contracts for PREA MOU, letter openers ($26,237), HVAC installation ($17,275), Veeam software ($23,477.45), and more

The Board approved a $1 million cooperation agreement and a $34,000 professional services agreement for the Moshannon Valley EMS ambulance building project. Multiple personnel appointments and promotions were approved across county departments, and a $938,862.59 check run was authorized.

• Approved $1M cooperation agreement for MVEMS Ambulance Building Headquarters
• Approved $34,000 PSA with SEDA-COG for MVEMS project administration
• Approved $938,862.59 check run dated March 17, 2023
• Approved $26,237 purchase of three letter openers for vote-by-mail center
• Approved $17,275 contract with MGM Mechanical for Pine Glen Tower HVAC
• Approved $23,477.45 contract renewal with CDW-G, LLC for Veeam Software
• Approved $8,940 purchase of cabinetry from Nittany Office Equipment, Inc.
• Tabled appointment of Ethan D. Dixon to Kitchen Supervisor

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from December 1, 2022, and to conduct a capital annual claim review. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the claim review being the only substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2022
• Capital Annual Claim Review

The Trust approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022, meeting. Trustees reviewed 2022 annual claims, noting a 43.9% increase in medical claims and a 132.2% increase in pharmacy claims. No formal actions were taken regarding the claims review.

• Approved December 1, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the pay rate for a new full-time Payroll & Pension Coordinator and the creation of a full-time Vehicle Operator position in Transportation. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and standard procedural items.

• Approve rate for Krista D. Henry at $19.06/hour as Payroll & Pension Coordinator, effective March 20, 2023
• Approve creation of full-time Vehicle Operator position (p.c. #42) at SG-03, effective March 16, 2023
• Approve minutes from March 2, 2023 Salary Board meeting

The Board approved the creation of a full-time Vehicle Operator position within the Human Services Transportation department. One personnel item regarding a Payroll & Pension Coordinator was tabled. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023.

• Approved creation of full-time Vehicle Operator, Transportation, p.c. #42 (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Krista D. Henry as Payroll & Pension Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, several personnel appointments and requisitions, and a court interpreter services grant. The personnel items include a medical leave, temporary and part-time election workers, 911 dispatchers, and positions in aging, children and youth services, transportation, and probation. The board will also vote on accepting a $40,821.47 reimbursement from the state for court interpreter costs.

• Approve medical leave for Correctional Facility Kitchen Supervisor (PC #122) from April 26 to June 6, 2023
• Approve Joseph R. Torrell as Temporary Elections Worker at $15.30/hour, effective March 27, 2023
• Approve promotion of Sharon Johnson to part-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator at $20.27/hour, effective April 9, 2023
• Approve funding and appointments for three full-time 911 Dispatchers at $21.45/hour, effective March 16 or 27, 2023
• Approve $40,821.47 Court Interpreter Services Grant reimbursement from AOPC for 2022 costs

The Board unanimously approved several new hires and promotions across the Elections, Emergency Communications 911, Human Services, and Probation departments. Additionally, the Board approved a $40,821.47 reimbursement for courtroom interpreter services. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from March 2, 2023.

• Approved medical leave for Correctional Facility Kitchen Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joseph R. Torrell as Temporary Elections Worker and promotion of Sharon Johnson to Vote-By-Mail Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and appointments for three 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator positions (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Aging Care Manager 2 (Sheri K. Neale-Gummo) and C&YS Caseworker 1 (Brook M. Kepler) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Vehicle Operator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Probation Officer 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,821.47 AOPC reimbursement for 2022 Court Interpreter Services (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its November 2022 meeting, conduct a lottery for candidate ballot positions, and vote on several items for the May 16, 2023 Municipal Primary. These include a recommended denial of a Haines Township ballot question petition, approval of function agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel for poll worker training and vote-by-mail processing, ballot quantities, and four polling location changes. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approve minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting
• Conduct casting of lots for Municipal Primary candidates
• Deny Haines Township ballot question petition (Olde Village Mercantile Company, 144 West Aaron Square, Aaronsburg)
• Approve function agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel: $5,380 for poll worker training, $14,925 for vote-by-mail processing
• Approve polling location changes: Bellefonte West to Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg #2 to First Lutheran Church, Philipsburg #3 to Hope Fire Co Rec Center, Ferguson North Central to Centre Dance

The Board of Elections approved several operational agreements for the Municipal Primary, including polling location changes and ballot quantities. The Board also denied a ballot question petition for alcohol sales in Haines Township and updated the priority process for casting lots.

• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved priority for candidates attending meetings to draw lots first (unanimous)
• Denied Haines Township alcohol sales ballot question petition (unanimous)
• Approved $5,380 function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for Poll Worker Training (unanimous)
• Approved $14,925 function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for Vote-By-Mail processing (unanimous)
• Approved quantities for vote-by-mail, absentee, provisional, and Election Day ballots (unanimous)
• Approved polling location changes for Precincts 5, 11, 12, and 91 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with public comment and a discussion item on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board reviewed several funding requests using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including fitness equipment and a pool project. No final approvals were made on these requests, though the Board identified approximately $10 million remaining in government services funds for future projects.

• Denied funding for Country Corner Cave repairs and expansion
• Tabled request for CCCF fitness equipment pending funding source review
• Tabled CTC Technology retainer request for Broadband RFP project
• Tabled $110,000 contribution request for Kepler Pool Project
• Proposed moving $100,000 LATCF allocation toward Valentine Street house demolition

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a state-funded contract for the Whole Home Repair Program and a $24,000 road reconstruction payment to Snow Shoe Township. They also rejected all bids for the Courthouse retaining wall reconstruction to seek further clarification. Several other contracts and purchases were moved to the March 23 Consent Agenda.

• Approved $1.37M contract with Dept. of Community & Economic Development for Whole Home Repair Program
• Approved $24,000 fee for local use funds to Snow Shoe Township for road reconstruction
• Rejected all bids for Courthouse Retaining Wall Reconstruction to issue clarification memo
• Approved $51,954.13 purchase of outdoor walk-in freezer for Correctional Facility
• Approved $311,075 subgrant award notification from the PCCD for RASA and VOJO grants
• Approved $55,000 purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder for Sheriff's Department
• Approved $35,678 contract with Centre Communications, Inc for microwave battery replacement
• Approved $7,280 contract with Jabco Pest Control Services, LLC for tower site pest control

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to review facility operations, including population, mental health, and food service reports. They will also discuss a potential vaccination requirement for work release participants and recognize service for Cathy Brown. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Policy discussion on vaccination requirement for work release
• Recognition of service for Cathy Brown
• PREA audit update under old business
• Facility reports on population, mental health, and food service
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2023

The Board of Inspectors voted to eliminate vaccination requirements for inmates participating in outside work release. The board also approved the February meeting minutes and received reports on facility population, mental health, and a PREA audit.

• Removed vaccination requirements for outside work (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including committee reports and old business. The only voting item is approval of the minutes from the January and February meetings. The council will also review the final 2022 overdose count and hear comments from administrators and council members.

• Vote on minutes from February 8, 2023 and January 11, 2023
• Review of Overdose Final Count 2022
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Slate of Officers (old business)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving an extension of a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and a change in status for a Vote-By-Mail Coordinator position. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda additions, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Extension of temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, Controllers, from $28.38/hour to $28.93/hour, effective March 12 to April 22, 2023, with a 2023 salary budget impact of $667.
• Change in status of full-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator, Elections, to part-time, effective March 2, 2023.

The Board approved a temporary pay increase for a Fiscal Technician and changed the status of the Vote-By-Mail Coordinator position from full-time to part-time.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, from $28.38/hour to $28.93/hour effective March 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved change in status for Vote-By-Mail Coordinator from full-time to part-time effective March 2, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel requisitions, including part-time and temporary election workers, a caseworker, and a Recorder of Deeds clerk. They will also vote on contracts for 9-1-1 tower maintenance and a new Sheriff's Department vehicle, along with routine consent agenda items and a letter of support.

• Approve part-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator at $20.27/hour
• Approve two Temporary Elections Workers at $15.30/hour
• Approve contract with Centre Communications for battery replacement at $35,678
• Approve purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder for $55,000
• Approve contract with Jabco Pest Control for $7,280

The Board of Commissioners approved several new staff positions for Elections, Human Services, and the Recorder of Deeds. They also authorized a check run and a letter of support for remote instruction on Election Day. Two items regarding 9-1-1 communications and a vehicle purchase were deferred to a future agenda.

• Approved part-time Vote-By-Mail Coordinator and two Temporary Elections Workers (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Shelby R. Kepner as full-time Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time D&A Case Management Specialist requisition (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave of absence for Custodial Worker p.c. #06 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Recorder of Deeds Clerk requisition (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for remote asynchronous instruction on Election Day (unanimous)
• Approved $457,077.13 check run dated March 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for the Centre County League of Women Voters (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual meeting to discuss follow-up on a family engagement survey and the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project, as well as a WPSU planning grant and professional breakfast speakers. The agenda includes introductions, approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, old and new business, and agency updates.

• Family Engagement Survey follow-up
• Pennsylvania ECCS Prenatal-to-Three Project follow-up
• WPSU Planning Grant discussion
• Professional Breakfast Speakers planning

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, proclamations, a check run, and several contracts. They will also receive a presentation on the Broadband Strategic Plan and consider a contract termination with Stericycle, Inc.

• Contract termination with Stericycle, Inc. for shredding services
• Professional Service Agreement with Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 for Early Intervention workforce development, not to exceed $6,478.61
• Contract renewal with Roxbury Treatment Center for drug and alcohol services, estimated at $5,000
• Contract with ElectionIQ, LLC for custom software, $28,000
• Countywide Action Plan Block Grant Subaward Projects totaling $109,594.00

The Board of Commissioners approved a check run of $1,133,815.88 and several contracts, including software for poll workers and stream restoration projects. They also adopted proclamations for Museum Advocacy Day and 4-H Week. A Broadband Strategic Plan summary was presented, with an RFP expected in late March 2023.

• Approved check run of $1,133,815.88 dated February 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 contract with ElectionIQ, LLC for poll worker software (unanimous)
• Approved $109,594.00 for three Countywide Action Plan Block Grant Subaward Projects (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 contract addendum with HRG, Inc. for engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved contract termination with Stericycle, Inc. for shredding services (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Ishler to the Conservation District (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 6 of 2023 for Museum Advocacy Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 7 of 2023 for Pennsylvania 4-H Week (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet to discuss program updates, committee reports, and old business including a budget update from SAM, Inc. and a service evaluation discussion. The meeting is open to public comments, with an executive session to follow.

• Public comments allowed on agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Program reports: Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention, Supports Coordination, Mental Health, Behavioral Health Case Management
• Budget update from SAM, Inc.
• Service evaluation discussion - Community Resource Center
• Executive session following public meeting

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider and vote on a series of personnel actions, including reclassifications, title changes, promotions, and pay rate adjustments across several departments. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a temporary overtime request.

• Reclassify Judicial Coordinator to Judicial Supervisor (SG-06 to SG-10), effective Feb 26, 2023
• Reclassify Civil Court Coordinator to Court/Fiscal Coordinator (SG-06 to SG-07), effective Feb 26, 2023
• Pay rate increase for Jennifer Wilson, Judicial Secretary, from $21.94/hr to $24.32/hr
• Approve rate for Rebecca L. Stoner as Magisterial District Court Secretary at $18.60/hr
• Temporary overtime for Conservation District Fiscal Technician, up to 10 hrs/week, Feb 23-Apr 28, 2023

The Board unanimously approved several staff reclassifications, title changes, and pay rate adjustments across multiple departments. Decisions included updates to Court Administration, Probation, the Sheriff's office, and Human Services.

• Approved three Court Administration items including a Judicial Supervisor upgrade and a pay rate increase for Jennifer Wilson (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate for Rebecca L. Stoner as Magisterial District Court Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Probation items including a retroactive reclassification to Fiscal Technician effective Jan 1, 2023, and a promotion for Kimberly Cheskey (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joseph Carles to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved temporary overtime for Conservation District Fiscal Technician (p.c. #05) through April 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Community Health Nurse 1 to Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 9, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider approving meeting minutes, several personnel appointments and requisitions across departments, policy revisions, and a letter of support. The agenda is largely administrative, focusing on staffing and internal policies.

• Approve appointments for three Corrections Officers at $21.50/hour and $21.25/hour
• Approve appointment of Richard Killian as Director-Budget & Finance at $53.71/hour
• Approve revisions to Hourly Rate Differentials policy
• Approve Video Surveillance and Retention policy
• Approve letter of support for State College Next Era PSU: Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Initiative

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several new hires across county departments, including the Correctional Facility and Financial Management. The Board also adopted a new Video Surveillance and Retention policy and a letter of support for a pedestrian safety initiative.

• Approved appointments of three Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Hourly Rate Differentials policy for airport security (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Senior Center Manager Assistant and Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Caseworker 2 in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Richard Killian as Director-Budget & Finance (unanimous)
• Approved Video Surveillance and Retention policy with 30-day retention (unanimous)
• Approved new job descriptions and funding for Planning, Court Administration, and Probation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for State College Next Era PSU Pedestrian Safety initiative (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed January interest earnings of $170,000 and received financial reports for December and January. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, grant awards, and fee applications, including software purchases, a grant for probation services, and road repair funding for local townships. They will also vote on the consent agenda, a check run, and a letter of support.

• Contract with ElectionIQ, LLC for $28,000 for poll worker and inventory management software
• PCCD grant award of $99,500 for probation services
• Reallocation of $20,000 in ACT 137 CASH Grant funds to Centre County Community Land Trust
• Fee for Local Use applications: $15,000 for Walker Township (Rodgers Road Bridge) and $100,000 for Boggs Township (Curtin Hollow Road)
• Contract with ClearGov for budget software totaling $22,606.67

The Board approved several funding allocations for road repairs, probation grants, and financial software. They also passed a consent agenda including contracts for homeless prevention and senior center renovations.

• Approved $99,500 PCCD grant in aid for Probation (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 reallocation for 2022 ACT 137 CASH Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $22,606.67 ClearGov software contract and Susquehanna Accounting renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Walker Township Rodgers Road Bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Boggs Township Curtin Hollow Road Curve improvement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $212,689 Emergency Solutions Grant and $101,000 Youth Service Bureau contract (unanimous)
• Approved $788,243.55 check run dated February 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled ElectionIQ contract and Conservation District items to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a public meeting to hear a 2023 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.

• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker) per Sunshine Act
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022
• Hearing of 2023 real estate appeal
• Rendering of appeal decision

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving a corrective action plan for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, a $212,689 state grant for homeless prevention and shelter expansion, and a $15,300 contract for senior center renovations. They will also consider a $60,000 road project application for Halfmoon Township and various contract renewals. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, a Black History Month proclamation, and a check run of $1,183,430.26.

• Approve Corrective Action Plan from Guidehouse for ERAP desktop monitoring
• Approve $212,689 DCED contract for Emergency Solutions Grant (homeless prevention and shelter expansion)
• Approve $15,300 APArchitects contract for Snow Shoe Senior Center renovation oversight
• Approve $60,000 Fee for Local Use application for Halfmoon Township Shanelly Drive and Lutz Lane Project
• Approve $1,183,430.26 check run dated February 10, 2023

The Board approved a Fee for Local Use application for road projects in Halfmoon Township and proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month. Several contracts and grant modifications were approved, while other items were moved to a future consent agenda.

• Approved $60,000 Fee for Local Use for Halfmoon Township Shanelly Drive and Lutz Lane Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 5 of 2023 proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month (unanimous)
• Approved project modification request to PCCD for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Guidehouse Corrective Action Plan for ERAP desktop monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $3,995 contract renewal with Biddle Consulting Group, Inc. for CritiCall testing (unanimous)
• Approved $296.47 contract renewal with weatherTAP for weather forecasting (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,183,430.26 dated February 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Dershem to SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative (unanimous)

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 also scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board discussed the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including a proposal to move $48,880 for budget software from proposed to committed. The Board decided to maintain a line for courthouse renovations without specifying an amount and deferred a decision on the Local Assistance Tributary Consistency Fund for Valentine Street houses.

• Decided to leave the line for courthouse renovations but hold off on the amount
• Decided to review Local Assistance Tributary Consistency Fund (LATCF) for Valentine Street houses at the next ARPA meeting

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive facility reports on population, mental health, and programs, and discuss old and new business including a Medication Assisted Treatment grant, training recertification, and a PREA audit. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 8, 2022 (revised), Jan 12, 2023, and Jan 19, 2023
• Facility reports on population, mental health, suicide watches, and detox
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) grant update
• Training Academy recertification and CIT graduates
• PREA audit discussion

The Board approved meeting minutes from December 2022 and January 2023. The meeting primarily consisted of facility reports regarding inmate population, mental health data, and program updates. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Dec 8, 2022, Jan 12, 2023, and Jan 19, 2023

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board approved the creation of two positions within Children & Youth Services. Additionally, the Board approved the reclassification of a Transportation Department Clerk 3 to an Administrative Assistant.

• Approved creation of full-time Caseworker 2, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on-call/occasional Senior Advisor, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/reclassification of Transportation Department Clerk 3 to Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of personnel items, including new hires, job description revisions, and salary adjustments across several departments. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve revisions to job description for Resource Conservation Intern, Conservation District, effective Feb 9, 2023
• Approve appointment of James H. Foltz Jr. as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour, effective Feb 27, 2023
• Approve new job description and personnel requisition for Emergency Communications Department Clerk 2, SG-03
• Approve one-step salary adjustment for employees requiring date of hire reconciliation, estimated impact $8,836.52
• Approve tuition reimbursement for Dawn Ellero-Goss, Aging Care Manager 2, estimated $5,017.75 for summer 2023

The Board unanimously approved various personnel actions, including new hires and job description revisions for the Correctional Facility, Conservation District, and Emergency Communications 911. The Board also approved judicial staff requisitions and a tuition reimbursement request for an Aging Care Manager.

• Approved revisions to Resource Conservation Intern job description and funding for a temporary full-time intern (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Central Booking Lieutenant description and five Corrections Officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and personnel requisition for Emergency Communications Department Clerk 2 (unanimous)
• Approved one-step salary adjustments for approximately 12 employees effective January 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 50% tuition reimbursement for Dawn Ellero-Goss for graduate courses at Michigan State University (unanimous)
• Approved five personnel actions for Children & Youth Services, including a voluntary demotion and four requisitions/appointments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Megan I. Lee as full-time GIS Field Technician (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Court Reporter, Judicial Secretary, Magisterial District Court Secretary, and two Probation Officers (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to vote on the minutes from January 11, 2023, and receive committee reports. They will also discuss old business including the Slate of Officers and Prevention Evaluation Phase G, and new business on Medical Assistance changes pending the end of the public health emergency.

• Vote on minutes of January 11, 2023
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Old business: Slate of Officers, Prevention Evaluation Phase G
• New business: Medical Assistance changes pending end of public health emergency

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, several 911 and IT contracts, appointments and resignations to advisory boards, a C-NET sponsorship, and a check run of $844,499.10. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Contract renewal with Biddle Consulting Group for CritiCall testing tool, $3,995
• Contract renewal with weatherTAP for real-time weather radar, $296.47
• Contract with CDW-G for vCenter server management software, $7,443.70
• Check run in the amount of $844,499.10
• Appointment of Amber Concepcion to multiple boards, replacing Michael Pipe

The Board of Commissioners approved a check run for $844,499.10 and several administrative contracts. They also processed multiple resignations and appointments for county boards and commissions, including appointing Commissioner Amber Concepcion to several roles.

• Approved check run dated February 3, 2023 for $844,499.10 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,443.70 IT contract with CDW-G for vCenter server management software (unanimous)
• Approved no-cost contract with Prepared Emergency Communications Service for 9-1-1 text and media capabilities (unanimous)
• Appointed Amber Concepcion to Ag Land Preservation Board, CCMPO, Children and Youth Services Advisory Board, and MH/ID Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Amber Concepcion as Chair of Public Safety Training Center Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ray Stolinas and Diana Griffith to Headwaters Resource Conservation & Development Council (unanimous)
• Approved C-NET sponsorship for five Central Pennsylvania Civil War Round Table programs (unanimous)
• Voted to move 911 Emergency Communications contracts for Biddle Consulting Group ($3,995) and weatherTAP ($296.47) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Responsible Contractor Ordinance. Public comment will be taken on this agenda item before any official action. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of Responsible Contractor Ordinance
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss a proposed Responsible Contractor Ordinance. Commissioners and the Solicitor discussed the training requirements and certification processes of the ordinance. No votes were taken on the ordinance.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:56 AM (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board reviewed the 4Q 2022 total portfolio results presented by PFM Asset Management. No substantive decisions or policy changes were made during the meeting.

• Reviewed 4Q 2022 Retirement Funds results

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council meeting scheduled for February 1, 2023, is cancelled. The next meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM; contact Sheila Stevenson for the meeting link.

• February 1, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 1, 2023, 9:00 AM, virtual
• Contact Sheila Stevenson at smstevenson@centrecountypa.gov for link

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider entering contract negotiations for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system and approving the advertisement of bids for courthouse roof restoration. The board will also vote on several proclamations, approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, and handle routine administrative items.

• Contract negotiations for ERP software and implementation services
• Approve advertisement for Courthouse roof restoration IFB
• Proclamations for Career and Technical Education Month and Marine Toys for Tots anniversaries
• Consent agenda includes $1.4M increase for ERAP administrative assistance
• Check run of $1,493,086.97

The Board of Commissioners voted to enter contract negotiations for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and approved advertising for the Centre County Courthouse roof restoration. They also approved several human services grants and contracts, including rental assistance and homeless prevention funding.

• Approved entering contract negotiations for ERP Software and Implementation Services (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of Invitation for Bids for Courthouse roof restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $212,689 federal Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless prevention and shelter services (unanimous)
• Approved $1,409,007.78 increase to ERAP administrative assistance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 additional grant for Community Clean Water Action Plan Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $64,692 contract with MCM Consulting Group for Continuity of Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michaela Bressler to Local Emergency Planning Committee and Anthony Fragola to General/Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved check run of $1,493,086.97 dated January 27, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Board agreed to proceed with a subscription-based ERP project software for budget monitoring and development. Administrator John Franek Jr. will prepare a formal proposal to determine the funding source for the $22,520 annual cost. The Board also discussed ARPA fund expenditures and a request for Port Matilda EMS funding.

• Agreed to move forward with ERP budgeting software proposal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will vote on a CJAB Mini Grant and receive updates on the Behavioral Health Court, HOPE Initiative, Reentry Coalition, and the County Humane Officer Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and agency updates from members and PCCD.

• Vote on CJAB Mini Grant
• Behavioral Health Court update
• HOPE Initiative update
• Reentry Coalition update
• County Humane Officer Project update

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions, including a temporary pay extension for a Fiscal Technician and promotions within Emergency Services. Public comment is allowed before actions. The meeting is primarily procedural, focused on salary adjustments.

• Extension of temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson, Fiscal Technician 2, Controllers, from $28.38/hr to $28.93/hr, effective Feb 4-Mar 11, 2023, budget impact $333
• Promotion of Jody Lair to Director of Emergency Services at $33.98/hr (or $36.78/hr as requested by County Administrator), retroactive to Jan 15, 2023, savings $1,466
• Reclassification of Operations & Training Officer position to Deputy Director, Emergency Services, at SG-16, effective Jan 26, 2023, savings $151

The Board approved a promotion for the Director of Emergency Services and a reclassification for the Operations & Training Officer role. A temporary pay increase extension for a Fiscal Technician was also approved.

• Approved extension of temporary pay increase for Wendy Davidson to $28.93/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jody Lair to Director of Emergency Services at $36.78/hour (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Operations & Training Officer to Operations & Training Officer/Deputy Director at SG-16 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 12, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved numerous staffing changes across county departments, including the Correctional Facility, Sheriff's office, and District Attorney. A contract extension for an affordable housing study was approved. One request for educational program support was tabled.

• Approved 7 personnel requisitions for the Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Danielle B. Cannistraci as 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved job description revision and requisition for Emergency Services Deputy Director (unanimous)
• Tabled retroactive educational program support for Dawn Ellero-Goss (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Tara Peters and requisition for Casework Supervisor in C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rachel A. Andreas and job description changes for MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Reece E. Zwald as Public Defender Investigator (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Mullin & Lonergan Associates affordable housing study (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive an update on the ERP system, and review financial reports for December. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions expected.

• Approve minutes from December 29, 2022 and January 19, 2023 meetings
• ERP System Update (old business)
• Financial Reports for December (new business)

The Committee unanimously approved the minutes from December 29, 2022, and January 19, 2023. The meeting included a financial report for December and an update on the ERP system recommendation process.

• Approved minutes of December 29, 2022 and January 19, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution and grant application for $1,360,590 in Whole-Home Repair Program funds, approve several contracts and renewals, and adopt proclamations. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, a check run, and a resignation, alongside multiple contract actions for social services, probation, and other departments.

• Resolution 3 of 2023: Authorizes filing for DCED Whole-Home Repair Program funds ($1,360,590)
• Contract addendum with Service Access & Management for ERAP admin assistance, increasing contract to $9,309,007.78
• Contract renewal with Phoenix Graphics for absentee/mail-in ballot printing, estimated $21,000
• MOU with Centre Regional Planning Agency for CCMPO transportation activities, County contribution $152,278
• Proclamations for National Blood Donor Month and Lunar New Year

The Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Concepcion as Vice-Chair and approved a grant application for the Whole-Home Repair Program. The Board also authorized funding for agricultural land preservation and approved several administrative contracts.

• Elected Commissioner Concepcion as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved $1,360,590.00 DCED grant application for Whole-Home Repairs Program (unanimous)
• Approved $352,183.85 for 2023 Agricultural Land Preservation Program (unanimous)
• Approved $42,350 proposal with MG Architects, Ltd. for Centre Crest Facility design (unanimous)
• Approved Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grants Funds with PCCD (unanimous)
• Approved $1,001,319.61 check run dated January 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for National Blood Donor Month and Lunar New Year (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Gail Miller from Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee met on January 19, 2023, to discuss updates to the ERP system and interest earnings. The agenda included a new business item for analyzing cash flows with PFM. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• ERP System Update
• Interest Earnings Update
• Analyzing Cash Flows - PFM

The Finance Committee reached consent to move forward with PFM's cash flow analysis program, which is provided at no cost to the county. The committee also received updates on the ERP system vendor selection and 2022 interest earnings.

• Approved moving forward with PFM’s cash flow analysis program

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County Local Emergency Planning Committee (SARA-LEPC) will meet to vote on a proposed by-laws change regarding membership residency, and discuss Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) and Response Fund (HMRF) grants. The agenda also includes review of off-site emergency response plans, Tier II reporting, and a hazmat review.

• Vote on by-laws change regarding residency of membership
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP)
• Hazardous Materials Response Fund (HMRF)
• Tier II Reporting
• Hazardous Waste Collection – April 28-29, 2023

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to consider appointing an interim warden and to discuss recruitment for the position. The agenda includes public comments and new business, with no other substantive items listed.

• Appointment of interim warden
• Recruitment discussion for warden position

The Board of Inspectors appointed Deputy Glenn Irwin to serve as Interim Warden starting January 27, 2023. The Board also discussed the recruitment and interview process for a permanent replacement.

• Appointed Deputy Glenn Irwin as Interim Warden beginning January 27, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers for 2023 and handle routine business. No new subdivision or land development plans were submitted, but three time extension requests for previously submitted plans are on the agenda. The commission will also receive updates on the MPO and agricultural land preservation programs.

• Election of 2023 officers
• Time extension request: Benner Pike Hotel Land Development, Benner Township (2nd request)
• Time extension request: Deerhaven Phase 3B Subdivision, Walker Township (3rd request)
• Time extension request: M&D Storage Phase 2 Land Development, Snow Shoe Township (4th request)
• Tabled plan: G.M. McCrossin, Inc. Phase 2 Land Development, Benner Township (tabled since Nov 2017)

The Planning Commission voted to retain its current officers for 2023 and approved 90-day time extensions for three development projects. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from December 20, 2022.

• Retained Rich Francke as Chair, Chris Kunes as Vice-Chair, and Denny Hameister as Secretary
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2022
• Approved 90-day time extension for Benner Pike Hotel (CFA) File No. 70-20
• Approved 90-day time extension for Deerhaven -- Phase 3B Subdivision (CFA) File No. 35-22
• Approved 90-day time extension for M&D Storage -- Phase 2 Land Development (CFA) File No. 149-21

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving numerous personnel items, including hiring a new full-time warden for the Correctional Facility, several appointments, promotions, and job description revisions across departments. The board will also vote on approving meeting minutes and a check run. The agenda is largely administrative and personnel-focused, with no major policy or budget decisions.

• Approve personnel requisition for full-time Warden at Correctional Facility, replacing C. Schell, SG-20, effective Jan 12, 2023
• Approve appointment of Trevor G. Chandler as Facilities Technician 1-CCCF at $17.88/hour, effective Jan 17, 2023
• Approve promotion of Mayra Pollo to Caseworker 2-MH/ID at $20.27/hour, effective Jan 29, 2023
• Approve new job description and requisition for GIS Field Technician, SG-07, effective Jan 12, 2023
• Approve check run dated January 11, 2023

The Board unanimously approved a check run from January 11, 2023, and the minutes from December 29, 2022. The meeting primarily focused on personnel matters, including new hires, promotions, and job description revisions across various county departments.

• Approved check run of $906,653.18 dated January 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 29, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Warden and Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved job description revisions for four Domestic Relations positions (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Trevor G. Chandler as Facilities Technician 1-CCCF (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kylie M. Snare as Fiscal Technician for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Mayra Pollo to Caseworker 2-MH/ID (unanimous)
• Approved personnel requisitions for Assistant Public Defender and Investigator (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Board of Inspectors will reorganize by electing a chair and vice-chair, then hear monthly reports on facility operations including mental health, population, COVID-19, and grievances. The board will also discuss old business on recreation alternatives and COVID-19 operations, and receive updates from criminal justice planning and community partners. The meeting is largely routine oversight, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond the officer elections.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for the board
• Monthly reports on mental health, COMPASS, reentry, and facility population
• COVID-19 facility operations and vaccine update
• Grievance and PrimeCare reports
• Adjourn to executive session for personnel matters

The Board reorganized its leadership and approved the December 2022 meeting minutes. Members discussed the increase in tenant county populations and the formation of a Recreation Alternative Committee. The board also noted a pending $500,000 grant application for medicated assisted treatment.

• Elected President Judge Grine as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Dershem as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving funding for several full-time positions, including a Payroll and Pension Coordinator, a Prothonotary Clerk, a Warden, a Corrections Officer, a Vehicle Operator, and two Public Defender roles. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the December 29, 2022 meeting. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Approve funding for Payroll and Pension Coordinator at $19.06/hour, $34,326 budget impact for 2023
• Reclassify First Deputy Prothonotary to Prothonotary Clerk and fund at $16.69/hour
• Approve funding for Warden at $38.74/hour, with $18,139 budget savings for 2023
• Approve funding for Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour, with $5,709 budget savings for 2023
• Approve funding for Assistant Public Defender at $28.61/hour and Investigator at $20.27/hour

The Salary Board unanimously approved funding and reclassifications for positions within the Controller, Prothonotary, Correctional Facility, Human Services, and Public Defender offices. Several approvals resulted in projected salary budget savings for 2023 and 2024.

• Approved funding for full-time Payroll and Pension Coordinator at $19.06/hour (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification and funding for full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $16.69/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Warden at $38.74/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Corrections Officer at $21.25/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Vehicle Operator at $15.81/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Assistant Public Defender at $28.61/hour (unanimous)
• Approved funding for full-time Investigator at $20.27/hour (unanimous)
• Approved December 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in State College, PA, and via video conference. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes from November 9, 2022, committee reports, old business (officer elections and prevention plan evaluation), new business (staffing changes), and comments from administrators and council members. The only voting item is the approval of the minutes.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 (voting item)
• Officer elections (old business)
• Prevention Plan – Evaluation (Phase G) (old business)
• Staffing changes (new business)
• Committee reports including Community/Provider Collaboration Project

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items including contracts, a fee schedule, an insurance renewal application, and a funding request for Bellefonte Borough. They will also consider a letter supporting an extension of the Broadband Map Challenge deadline and review a responsible contractor ordinance.

• Contract renewal with Phoenix Graphics for ballot printing, estimated at $21,000
• Approve 2023 rate schedule for Franson Engineering, including $85 per meeting fee
• MOU with Centre Regional Planning Agency for $152,278
• Approve $25,000 Fee for Local Use for Bellefonte Borough Spring Street improvements
• Approve check run of $3,368,743.63

The Board approved a check run for $3,368,743.63 and a $25,000 Fee for Local Use application for Bellefonte Borough. Several IT and counseling contract renewals were approved via the Consent Agenda. The Board also approved letters requesting an extension of the Broadband Map Challenge deadline.

• Approved check run of $3,368,743.63 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Bellefonte Borough Spring Street improvements and paving (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 rate schedule for Franson Engineering and Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved insurance renewal application to The Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool (unanimous)
• Approved letters petitioning to extend the Broadband Map Challenge deadline (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Crossroads Counseling, Inc. for Men Against Abuse Program (unanimous)
• Approved IT contracts with CDW-G for Citrix and Adobe Pro licenses totaling $33,421 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,346.25 contract with Momentum ECM, LLC for Laserfiche software (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will reorganize by electing a Chair and Vice-Chair, then consider adopting two resolutions: one authorizing the Administrator to execute financial documents up to $15,000 (or $50,000 in emergencies), and another updating county fee schedules for plot plans and sewage modules. They will also vote on grant applications, contract renewals, and liquid fuels funding for local road projects.

• Resolution 1 of 2023: Authorizes Administrator to execute financial documents up to $15,000, with emergency authority up to $50,000.
• Resolution 2 of 2023: Updates Centre County Fee Schedules for plot plans and DEP sewage modules, with uniform fee increases.
• Grant application to PCCD for up to $500,000 to support medication-assisted treatment in the county jail.
• Liquid Fuels applications: Marion Township $18,680 (Slaughter House Road), Unionville Borough $19,606.50 (High Street), Rush Township $83,816.25 (McCord Road).
• Contract renewals with CDW-G for Citrix ($14,025) and Adobe Pro ($19,396), and new Laserfiche contract ($32,346.25 over 3 years).

The Board reorganized its leadership, electing Commissioner Higgins as Chair and Commissioner Pipe as Vice-Chair. The Board approved resolutions regarding financial authority and fee schedules, as well as funding for local road projects and a grant application for opioid treatment.

• Elected Commissioner Higgins as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Pipe as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2023 authorizing Administrator John Franek, Jr. to execute financial documents up to $15,000 and emergency expenditures up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2 of 2023 updating Centre County Fee Schedules for plot plans and DEP Sewage Planning Modules (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to PCCD for Federal State Opioid Response funds up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Liquid Fuels/Fee for Local Use funding: $18,680 for Marion Township, $19,606.50 for Unionville Borough, and $83,816.25 for Rush Township (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Siegelman to the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including a $2,567.91 contract with Morefield and an estimated $5,000 contract with Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (unanimous)