Centre County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners meets to approve meeting minutes, personnel appointments, policy revisions, and a check run. Key actions include hiring a caseworker, a temporary senior advisor for the District Attorney, and two deputy sheriff positions, plus adopting a new Suitability for Working with Minors policy.

• Approve appointment of Allyson J. White as full-time Caseworker 1 at $20.67/hour
• Approve funding for a temporary on-call Senior Advisor for the District Attorney (salary budget savings $54,810)
• Approve two Sheriff deputy/security positions: one full-time and one on-call/occasional
• Approve revisions to the Identity and Access Management policy
• Approve new Suitability for Working with Minors policy

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving two personnel items for the District Attorney's office: creation of a temporary on-call/occasional Senior Advisor position and a change in status for Ralph Ralston from full-time County Detective to temporary Senior Advisor. The board will also approve meeting minutes from December 12, 2024, and accept public comment.

• Creation of temporary on-call/occasional Senior Advisor, District Attorney (p.c. #22195, SG-08), effective Jan 4 to Apr 30, 2025
• Change in status for Ralph Ralston from full-time County Detective to temporary on-call/occasional Senior Advisor, no pay change, with $54,810 salary budget savings for 2025
• Approval of Salary Board meeting minutes from December 12, 2024
• Public comment period for matters on or off the agenda

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission is reviewing the final land development plan for the Confer Solar Project, a 20-megawatt solar facility in Walker Township. The agenda also includes 12 time extension requests for various subdivision and land development projects, with no new subdivision plans submitted for this cycle.

• Confer Solar Project final land development plan: 20 MW solar facility, Walker Township
• 12 time extension requests, including 13th requests for Sandy Ridge II Wind Project and DBRA Enterprises subdivision

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for the Confer Solar Project, a 20-megawatt solar facility in Walker Township, subject to review comments and pending items. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting dates and granted 90-day time extensions for 12 pending land development and subdivision plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Confer Solar Project, 20-MW solar facility in Walker Township (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates (motion carried)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 12 land development/subdivision plans (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss program updates in mental health, intellectual disability, early intervention, and the budget. New business includes a discussion on family surveys for early intervention services. The board will also consider old business regarding officer elections and meeting structure. Public comments are invited for agenda items.

• Public comments on agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Program discussions: Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention, Budget Update
• Old business: Board officers and structure of public meetings
• New business: Discussion on Family Surveys for Early Intervention Services

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on personnel requisitions for corrections, 911 dispatch, human services, public defender, and judicial offices. Non-personnel items include a $25,000 state security grant for courthouse upgrades, a bus subsidy to Bellefonte Borough, and a memorandum of understanding with Centre Hall Borough. The board will also consider new or revised policies on work-from-home, suitability for working with minors, and dress code.

• Approve AOPC Security Grant up to $25,000 for courthouse security upgrades
• Approve revisions to the Work From Home policy
• Approve new Suitability for Working with Minors policy
• Approve new Dress Code policy
• Approve $7,638.98 final bus service subsidy payment to Bellefonte Borough

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel requisitions, including a Corrections Officer, a 911 Dispatcher, and various other positions across departments. They also approved revisions to the Work From Home policy, a new Dress Code policy, and a security grant for the courthouse. A new Suitability for Working with Minors policy was tabled.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Corrections Officer requisition p.c. #33347 (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Dispatcher requisition p.c. #35409 (unanimous)
• Tabled Suitability for Working with Minors policy (unanimous)
• Approved Work From Home policy revisions and new Dress Code policy (unanimous)
• Approved Casework Supervisor and Department Clerk 3 requisitions for MH/ID/EI-D&A (unanimous)
• Approved Caseworker-Public Defender job description and requisition (unanimous)
• Approved AOPC Security Grant up to $25,000 for courthouse security (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to decide on salary adjustments, promotions, and the creation of a new position. The board will review personnel changes across several departments, including the Public Defender, Coroner, and Sheriff's office.

• Proposed $2,000 annual salary increase for the Controller
• Creation of a full-time Caseworker-Public Defender with a 2025 budget impact of $40,307
• Extension of on-call payments for Deputy Coroners with a 2025 budget impact of $1,982
• Extension of up to 220 hours for a temporary Resource Conservation Intern
• Promotions and rate approvals for staff in Domestic Relations, Probation, and the Sheriff's office

The Salary Board unanimously approved all personnel items, including a $2,000 salary increase for the Controller, an extension of on-call pay for Deputy Coroners, several promotions and new hires across departments, and the creation of a new Public Defender caseworker position. No public comments were received, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these personnel actions.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 annual salary increase for Controller as Retirement Board Secretary (unanimous, Controller abstained)
• Approved extension of on-call pay for Deputy Coroners through April 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Kathy Ripka to Intake Officer and rate for Darrin S. Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Kirk Hollwedel to Probation Officer and Traci Watkins to Bookkeeper/Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Shawn P. Weaver as Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary Resource Conservation Intern hours (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Caseworker-Public Defender position (unanimous)

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will meet to approve minutes from June 13, 2024. The board is scheduled to approve real estate changes occurring between June 18, 2024, and December 6, 2024, and a list of real estate resolutions.

• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024
• Approval of real estate changes for June 18, 2024, through December 6, 2024
• Approval of real estate resolutions

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to discuss routine facility reports including population, work release, medical and mental health services. The board is also set to approve minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting and receive updates from community partners CentrePeace and Prison Society.

• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Warden's report
• Facility reports: population, work release, medical, mental health services
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors met on December 12, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. The board received the Warden's report noting that the Outdoor Rec contract was returned by Transystems and will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for consideration, and that four new officers completed the training academy. Facility reports covered population (ADP 179), medical and mental health services, and the MAT program, with discussion on grant funding and the Torrance waitlist. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Outdoor Rec contract returned by Transystems, to be sent to Board of Commissioners
• Noted four new officers completed training academy

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet on December 5, 2024. They will hear a presentation on third-quarter portfolio results from PFM Asset Management and take actions on several items, including approving a 3% increase in actuarial fees (from $2,488 to $2,562 per month), setting the interest rate on employee contributions for 2025, and approving secretary compensation. A discussion on a potential cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is also scheduled.

• Presentation by PFM Asset Management on 3Q 2024 total portfolio results
• Action to recommend approval of 3% increase in Korn Ferry actuarial fees to $2,562/month for 2025
• Action to approve interest rate on employee contributions for 2025
• Action to approve source of payment for administrative fees from Retirement Fund
• Discussion on cost-of-living adjustment for 2025

The Retirement Board approved a 3% increase in Korn Ferry's 2025 actuarial fees, recommended to the Board of Commissioners. It also raised the interest rate on active employee contributions from 4.0% to 4.5% for 2025. The Board approved paying administrative fees from the Retirement Fund and set the Secretary's 2025 compensation at $2,000, pending Salary Board approval. A cost-of-living adjustment for retirees was discussed but not approved for 2025, with interest in a possible 2026 increase.

• Approved August 29 and September 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 3% increase in Korn Ferry actuarial fees for 2025 (unanimous)
• Increased interest rate on active employee contributions from 4.0% to 4.5% for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Retirement Fund administrative fees from the fund (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary compensation at $2,000 for 2025, pending Salary Board approval (unanimous, Moser abstained)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will discuss and vote on renewing or selecting providers for life insurance, short-term disability, dental claim funding, and the PCHIPC 2025 funding option. The board will also recap the recent open enrollment period and consider approving the minutes from October 24, 2024.

• Approve 2025 Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Provider
• Review and approve dental claim funding option
• Discuss and approve PCHIPC 2025 funding option
• Open enrollment recap

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust voted unanimously to continue life insurance and short-term disability coverage with USAble for 2025, after comparing quotes and finding it saves the county $700 per month. The board also unanimously approved keeping the current fixed-premium dental plan and the 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2025. Open enrollment for 2025 was reviewed, with 146 employees enrolling in FSA and 42 in HSA.

• Approved continuing life insurance and short-term disability with USAble for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved continuing the fixed-premium dental plan (unanimous)
• Approved electing the 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

This meeting is largely procedural, including introductions, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. The council will discuss the LICC Interagency Agreement and the future direction of the group under old business, and a family survey under new business. They will also consider candidates for ongoing membership and receive agency updates.

• Discussion of LICC Interagency Agreement
• Consideration of 'What is next for the LICC?'
• Family Survey as new business
• Candidates for ongoing membership
• Agency updates from member organizations

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election, after counting remaining mail-in, absentee, and provisional ballots, resolving challenged ballots from a recount, and receiving reports on the 2% audit and precinct review. The board will also approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• Certify the November 5, 2024 General Election results
• Count 3 mail-in/absentee and 8 provisional ballots
• Resolve challenged ballots from the recount
• Receive Report on 2% Audit and Precinct Review/Audit
• Approve minutes from November 7, 8, 12, and 14, 2024 meetings

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board will consider approving funding and personnel requisitions for a Corrections Officer and a Caseworker 2, along with a satisfaction piece for a property. They will also vote on a letter of support for the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority to pursue a $317,314 state grant for Kepler Pool renovations. Additionally, the board will approve prior meeting minutes and a medical leave of absence.

• Approve funding and personnel for full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10, salary savings $1,477 in 2024, $3,640 annualized
• Approve funding and personnel for full-time Caseworker 2 at SG-08, salary impact $3,282 in 2024, $42,666 annualized
• Approve satisfaction piece for Jacob A Rickley at 284 Forge Road, Bellefonte
• Approve letter of support for Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority to apply for $317,314 LSA grant for Kepler Pool renovations
• Approve retroactive medical leave for Intake Officer in Domestic Relations

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will meet to approve personnel actions, including the creation of a full-time Caseworker 2 position in Children & Youth Services and a rate for a new Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds. The board will also consider approving minutes from the prior meeting and take public comment.

• Approve $18.60/hour rate for Garrett W. Beck as full-time Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, effective December 16, 2024, with a $702 salary budget impact for 2025.
• Approve creation of a full-time Caseworker 2 position in Children & Youth Services (p.c. #51157) at SG-08, effective November 21, 2024, with a $42,666 annualized salary impact for 2025.
• Approve Salary Board meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider two new subdivision and land development plans: Harvest Meadows Phase 2 (36 lots in Benner Township) and Nittany Business Park (commercial and agricultural lots in Potter Township). They will also vote on nine time extension requests for previously approved projects, including multiple requests for projects in Benner and Potter Townships. Additionally, the commission will receive a transportation update and a director's update.

• Harvest Meadows Phase 2 final subdivision plan – 36 lots (35 residential, 1 non-residential/parking) in Benner Township
• Nittany Business Park final subdivision and land development plan – 4 commercial lots, 1 agricultural lot, and 2 commercial buildings in Potter Township
• Nine time extension requests, including Wawa at Eagle Point (5th request) and Belle Rose Townhomes (9th request)
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 (virtual)
• Citizen comment period and approval of October 15, 2024 minutes

Prison Board of Inspectors

This is a procedural meeting of the Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors. The board will hear the warden's report, facility reports (population, work release, medical, mental health), and monthly reports from Criminal Justice Planning. Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society are also on the agenda. The board will vote to approve minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting
• Warden's report on facility operations
• Population report for the correctional facility
• Medical and mental health services reports
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will hold a hearing on challenge ballots from the general election, including four ballots the Board desires to count and a general challenge to rejected ballots. The Board will also receive an update on the statistical audit appeal process and discuss scheduling for future meetings, including a possible recount. Certification of official results is tentatively set for November 21, 2024.

• Hearing on challenge ballots (4 ballots Board desires to count) and general challenge to rejected ballots
• Update on statistical audit appeal/process
• Schedule for future meetings and potential recount
• Tentative certification of official election results on Nov 21, 2024
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Elections held a public hearing on challenge ballots and discussed the statistical audit appeal, deciding to conduct a manual 2% audit of about 1,800 ballots from four precincts on November 18-19. The board also scheduled a Senatorial Race recount starting November 20, as ordered by the Department of State. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Opened and closed public hearing on challenge ballots (1:01 PM - 2:01 PM)
• Scheduled manual 2% audit for November 18-19 at EOC, Willowbank Building
• Selected four precincts for audit: 11-Philipsburg 2, 22-State College South Central 1, 58-Howard Township, 62-Miles East
• Scheduled Senatorial Race recount starting November 20 at 9:00 AM at EOC
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 2:32 PM

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider a letter of support for the Downtown Improvement District's application for a $75,000 DCED Main Street Matters Grant to fund a micro-grant initiative for up to 30 downtown businesses. The board will also vote on numerous personnel items, including hiring corrections officers, 911 dispatchers, and caseworkers, as well as a promotion in Children & Youth Services and a medical leave of absence.

• Letter of support for Downtown Improvement District to apply for $75,000 DCED Main Street Matters Grant for micro-grants to up to 30 downtown businesses
• Funding and personnel requisition for two full-time Corrections Officers at SG-N10, with budget savings of $11,709 and $3,640 annualized savings in 2025
• Appointments for two 911 Dispatchers/Public Safety Telecommunicators at $21.88/hour, effective December 9, 2024
• Promotion of Mary Stamm from Caseworker 2 to Caseworker 3 in Children & Youth Services, from $26.68 to $28.16/hour
• Medical leave of absence for Deputy Treasurer from November 27, 2024 to January 1, 2025

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel appointments and status changes. Decisions include a new hire for the District Attorney's office and shifting two positions from exempt to non-exempt status.

• Approval of Tommi A. Howard as full-time Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $20.67/hour
• Change of full-time County Detective position from exempt to non-exempt
• Change of full-time Financial Operations Coordinator position from exempt to non-exempt

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to review updates from state agencies and the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania's 2024 analysis plan. The body will also receive reports from four internal committees.

• Review of BHARP 2024 analysis plan and short term goals for Centre County D&A
• Updates from the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to pre-certify unofficial results from the November 5, 2024 General Election to the Department of State. The board will also canvass any overseas/military ballots and additional mail-in/absentee ballots where proof of identification was provided, and complete the canvass of provisional ballots. Additionally, the board will discuss the schedule for future meetings, including a statistical audit and final certification.

• Action to pre-certify unofficial results for the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail-in/absentee ballots with proof of identification (if any)
• Complete canvass of provisional ballots
• Tentative schedule: statistical audit on Nov. 14, certify official results on Nov. 19

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to canvass and adjudicate mail-in, provisional, and overseas ballots from the November 5 general election. They will also conduct a 2% statistical audit of in-person Election Day ballots. The board will consider approving minutes from their November 5 meeting and set a schedule for certifying unofficial and official results.

• Canvass and tabulate mail-in 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

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to adjudicate and canvass civilian absentee, mail-in, military/overseas, and provisional ballots from the November 5 general election. The board will also review in-person Election Day returns and results tapes for each precinct. A tentative schedule is set for additional canvassing, a 2% statistical audit, and certification of unofficial and official results in the following weeks.

• Adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots, including review of numbered list of voters and precinct results tapes
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• Schedule: Friday Nov 8 canvassing and audit; Tuesday Nov 12 certify unofficial results; Tuesday Nov 19 certify official results
• 2% statistical audit of in-person Election Day ballots scheduled for Nov 8

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting to review updates on child development initiatives. The body will discuss the Story Walk, Back to Sleep stickers, and the LICC Resource Book. Members will also address the LICC Interagency Agreement and future goals for the council.

• Update on the Story Walk
• Update on Back to Sleep stickers
• Update on LICC Resource Book
• LICC Interagency Agreement
• Discussion on future direction of the LICC

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will hold a hearing on challenges to UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) ballot applications. The meeting includes public comment periods for items on and off the agenda. No other substantive business is listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Hearing on UOCAVA ballot application challenges

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will approve minutes from October 24 and discuss the post-election schedule for canvassing absentee, mail-in, and provisional ballots, with certification of unofficial results on November 12 and official results on November 19.

• Approve minutes from October 24, 2024 meeting
• Adjudicate civilian absentee and mail-in ballots on November 7
• Canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots on November 7
• 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots on November 8
• Certify unofficial results on November 12, official results on November 19

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a letter of support for the Borough of State College's application for an EPA Community Change Grant for the Calder Way Transportation Improvements Project. The board will also approve multiple personnel items including appointments for corrections officers, a kitchen supervisor, and other county staff. Other actions include nominating a representative to the PCoRP Board of Directors and approving meeting minutes.

• Approve letter of support for Borough of State College's EPA Community Change Grant application for Calder Way Transportation Improvements Project
• Approve funding and appointment for full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10, salary budget impact $20,361
• Approve appointment of Sierra C. Young as Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour effective Nov 4, 2024
• Approve retroactive appointment of Stefani Bjorklund as Temporary Elections Worker at $15.61/hour
• Nominate Krista Davis as 4th/5th Class County Representative to PCoRP Board of Directors

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel appointments, lateral transfers, and reclassifications within the Courts and Human Services departments. The board will also consider an overtime extension for Children & Youth Services supervisors.

• Appointment of Traci L. Watkins as Department Clerk 3 at $17.36/hour
• Lateral transfer of Abigail Miller to Specialty Court Probation Officer 2 at $24.32/hour
• Lateral transfer of Nova Simcox to Correctional Parole Probation Officer 2 at $24.32/hour
• Overtime extension for Children & Youth Supervisors with a 2024 budget impact of $20,023
• Reclassification of an ID Program Specialist from SG-09 to SG-10

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider and discuss project recommendations to present to the Centre County Commissioners. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Project recommendations for the Centre County Commissioners (Old Business item A)
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider routine approvals of minutes and appointments for the upcoming General Election, including a resolution to appoint eight individuals to administer oaths and the designation of the official count board and provisional ballot boards. Additionally, the board will take emergency action on rejected voter registration applications with address issues, directing staff to review and approve those with correct 911 addresses. The meeting also outlines a post-election schedule for canvassing, adjudication, and certification of results.

• Appointment of John Franek Jr., Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, Katie Bowersox, Doreen Perks, and Kristina Konrath to administer oaths for the 2024 General Election (Resolution 2 of 2024).
• Emergency addition: Direct staff to review rejected voter registration applications and approve those with correct 911 addresses.
• Approval of the Board of Elections and Elections Staff as the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2024 General Election.
• Post-election meeting schedule including canvassing of absentee, mail-in, and provisional ballots on November 7-8, 2024, and certification of unofficial results on November 12 and official results on November 19, 2024.

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to discuss and approve the 2025 life insurance and short-term disability provider, as well as set employee contribution rates for next year. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve 2025 Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Provider
• Approve employee contribution rates for 2025
• Approve minutes from October 14, 2024

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to hear 2024 real estate appeals. The board is also scheduled to address Render appeal decisions.

• 2024 real estate appeals
• Render appeal decisions

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet to review program reports and budget updates. The board will also discuss the relocation of the Centre County Human Services Facility in Bellefonte.

• Discussion on relocation of Centre County Human Services Facility, Bellefonte
• Budget update
• Program discussions regarding Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Planning for Annual In-Person/Hybrid Meeting

Emergency Management Agency

The committee will review hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning and training grants. Members will discuss off-site emergency response plan updates and new plans. The meeting includes reports from hazmat teams and state and federal agencies.

• PFAS update
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) commodity flow study
• Off-Site Emergency Response Plans (OSERPs) updates and new plans
• January 2025 elections
• Reports from Centre Region Hazmat and Eagle Towing & Recovery

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024 has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for October 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Willowbank Building in room 146.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel appointments, including a full-time corrections officer and multiple temporary election workers. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes, a 911 dispatcher position, job description revisions for adult services, a specialty court probation officer, and destruction of county records. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve appointment of Trevor R. Fleck as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour
• Approve retroactive appointments for seven temporary Elections Workers at $15.61/hour
• Approve funding and requisition for a full-time 911 Dispatcher
• Approve revisions to job descriptions for Adult Services case manager and caseworker positions
• Approve funding and requisition for a Specialty Court Probation Officer 2

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving multiple personnel actions: a retroactive status change for a County Detective, a new hire rate for a part-time Deputy Sheriff, and reclassifications for an ID Program Specialist and two Public Defender legal secretaries to paralegals. The board will also vote on meeting minutes from October 3, 2024. Public comment will be accepted before each action.

• Approve retroactive change in status for County Detective assigned to PSP Auto Theft Task Force (no budget impact)
• Approve $18.24/hour rate for part-time Deputy Sheriff Devan F. Stoner, effective Oct 21, 2024 (budget savings $19,262)
• Approve reclassification of ID Program Specialist to ID Program Specialist 2, effective Oct 20, 2024 (annualized salary impact $2,496 in 2025)
• Approve reclassification of two Legal Secretary 2 positions to Paralegal in Public Defender's office, effective July 1, 2024 (annualized salary impact $4,856 in 2025)
• Approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 Salary Board meeting

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will vote on project recommendations to present to the Centre County Commissioners. Members will also approve minutes from the October 2 meeting and set the next meeting date. Public comment will be accepted on agenda items and other matters as per Sunshine Act.

• Vote on project recommendations for the Centre County Commissioners
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 2, 2024
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Possible additions to the agenda by majority vote under Act 65 of 2021
• Scheduling of next Housing Task Force meeting

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for a proposed eight-building self-storage facility in Benner Township and a revised phasing schedule for the Shady Lane Estates subdivision in Walker Township. Additionally, the commission will vote on eight time extension requests for various land development projects, including several with multiple prior extensions. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this cycle. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and updates.

• Waiver request for Progress Storage Units, an eight-building self-storage development in Benner Township (File #137-24)
• Revised phasing schedule for Shady Lane Estates subdivision in Walker Township (File #42-23)
• Eight time extension requests, including 11th for M & D Storage Phase 2 and 9th for Benner Pike Hotel
• Sub-committee meeting scheduled for October 31 to review major subdivisions and land developments
• No new subdivisions or land development applications submitted for this planning cycle

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals will hold public hearings on 2024 real estate appeals and render decisions. The board will also discuss proposed revisions to rules regarding electronic submission of appraisals and clarifying that appeal fee checks be made payable to the County of Centre. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of minutes from April 18, 2024.

• Discussion on revising rules for electronic submission of appraisals and supporting evidence
• Discussion on revising rules to require appeal fee checks be made out to 'County of Centre'
• Hearing of 2024 real estate appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will consider approving Aetna's 2025 renewal rates, a business associate agreement with Revive Health, and several other contract renewals including PCHIPC, Quest, and USAble Benefits. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Action to approve Aetna Rates for 2025
• Action to approve Business Associate Agreement with Revive Health
• PCHIPC Renewal discussed
• Quest Contract Renewal discussed
• USAble Benefits Renewal Proposal discussed

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is holding a routine monthly meeting. They will hear the warden's report, facility reports on population, work release, medical and mental health services, and updates from community partners CentrePeace and the Prison Society. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Warden’s Report on facility operations
• Population Report and Work Release Report
• Medical Services and Mental Health Services Reports
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving SURE codes for ballot processing, establishing hours for the W. College Avenue satellite office, and entering functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center totaling $25,000 for vote-by-mail processing and poll worker training. The Board will also vote on changing Precinct 57's polling location from St. Johns United Methodist Church of Christ to Boalsburg Fire Hall and setting the date range for valid ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Public comment will be accepted on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approve SURE codes i-iv for signature, date, and secrecy envelope issues
• Establish open hours for W. College Avenue satellite election office
• $14,000 functional agreement with The Penn Stater for Vote by Mail Processing Room (Nov 1-8, 2024)
• $11,000 functional agreement with The Penn Stater for Poll Worker training (Oct 14-18, 2024)
• Approve polling location change for Precinct 57 from St. Johns United Methodist Church of Christ to Boalsburg Fire Hall

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council is meeting to approve minutes from August and September 2024 and review the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Fiscal Report. The agenda includes committee reports and public comments, but no major policy decisions or funding allocations are on the table.

• Approval of minutes from August 2024 and September 2024 (voting items)
• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Fiscal Report
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will meet for routine business, including approval of August meeting minutes, a director's report, and discussion of the Ethel Beaver Fund and plans for Christmas. No significant decisions or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 2024 meeting
• Director's report on agency operations
• Old business: Ethel Beaver Fund report
• New business: Plans for Christmas

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider multiple personnel actions, including hiring corrections officers, temporary elections workers, and human services staff. A proposed contract with Johnson Controls Security Solutions for ballot drop box monitoring at $3,148 is also up for approval.

• Approve contract with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC for ballot drop box monitoring at HUB and State College Borough Building, total $3,148
• Hire two full-time corrections officers at SG-N10, with combined 2024 salary impact of $14,932
• Appoint Tessa L. Batts and Shawn D. Teeters as full-time corrections officers at $21.50/hour
• Retroactively appoint four temporary elections workers and authorize 10 more temporary elections workers, total 2024 salary impact $53,418
• Approve full-time positions in Aging (Senior Center Manager Assistant 80% and Care Manager 2), MH/ID/EI (Caseworker 2), Transportation (Scheduler/Dispatcher), Public Defender (Investigator), and Probation (Department Clerk 3 80%)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve pay rates for new appointments in the Courts and District Attorney offices. The board will also consider the creation of ten temporary election worker positions.

• Creation of 10 Temporary Election Workers with a 2024 budget impact of $36,840
• Appointment of Katie N. Dunklebarger as Community/Corrections Specialist at $21.88/hour
• Promotion of Tina Paloskey to Fiscal Technician at $18.60/hour
• Appointment of Michael L. Mitchell as Enforcement Officer at $22.76/hour
• Appointments of Isabel J. Harman ($34.66/hour) and Ian D. Hausner ($35.35/hour) as Assistant District Attorneys

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will discuss proposed housing projects and finalize recommendations for the Centre County Commissioners. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment on housing issues.

• Discussion of proposed housing projects under old business
• Project recommendations for Centre County Commissioners under new business
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 18, 2024
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will hold a virtual meeting to review old business, including updates on the Story Walk and Back to Sleep stickers, as well as LICC resource books, brochures, and the interagency agreement. New business and agency updates are also on the agenda. The council will consider candidates for ongoing membership.

• Update on the Story Walk
• Update on Back to Sleep stickers
• LICC Resource Books and Brochures
• LICC Interagency Agreement
• Candidates for ongoing membership

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will hold a hybrid meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from Patton Township Police Officer Snyder and K9 Graf, and receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, agency activities, and priority areas including grants, the Stepping Up Initiative (behavioral health court and CIT), the HOPE Initiative, and the Reentry Coalition. No voting or binding decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Approval of May 31, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Officer Mitch Snyder & K9 Graf (Patton Township Police)
• Regional Veterans Court update by Ryan Smeltzer
• Updates on Behavioral Health Court and CIT under Stepping Up Initiative
• HOPE Initiative and Reentry Coalition updates

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving the implementation of an Elections Satellite Office at the Hammond Building and elections assistance at six senior center locations. The board will also approve the use of SURE codes for handling certain ballot issues, review minutes from the previous meeting, and accept public comment.

• Approve implementation of Elections Satellite Office at Hammond Building, W. College Avenue
• Approve Elections Assistance offered at six senior centers (Bellefonte, Centre Hall, Centre Region Active Adult Center, Penns Valley, Philipsburg, Snow Shoe)
• Approve use of SURE codes (no signature, incorrect date range, no date, no secrecy envelope)
• Approve minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will receive the 2024 actuarial valuation report from Korn Ferry and a presentation on alternative investments from PFM Asset Management. The board will also discuss the 2024 actuarial report. Public comment is accepted on agenda items and other matters.

• Presentation of 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report by Korn Ferry
• Alternative investments presentation by Perry Giovanelli (PFM Asset Management)
• Discussion of 2024 Actuarial Report
• Public comment period

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will meet to approve minutes from July 16 and take action on employee benefit plans. Key actions include setting the 2025 HSA employer contribution amount and the FSA minimum and maximum limits. The trust will also receive updates on dental providers, Revive Health, and APL MedChoice hospital indemnity insurance. Specific dollar figures are not listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024
• Action to approve FSA minimum and maximum amounts for 2025
• Action to approve HSA employer contribution amount for the 2025 plan year
• Update on Revive Health
• Discussion of APL MedChoice (hospital indemnity insurance)

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust voted unanimously to select United Concordia Elite as the 2025 dental provider, contingent on receiving out-of-network reimbursement rate comparisons. The board also approved increasing the 2025 FSA maximum to $2,250, continuing the $500 HSA contribution, and offering a new voluntary hospital indemnity insurance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Selected United Concordia Elite as 2025 dental provider, contingent on out-of-network rate comparison (unanimous)
• Increased 2025 FSA maximum from $2,000 to $2,250 (unanimous)
• Continued $500 contribution to employee HSA accounts for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved offering APL Hospital Indemnity Insurance as voluntary benefit for 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes from the prior meeting, adopting a proclamation declaring September 19, 2024 as 'Tides Day' in Centre County, and multiple personnel items. These include funding and appointments for a Corrections Officer, a Procurement/Contract Analyst, a Senior Center Manager, several Caseworkers in Children & Youth Services, and promotions in Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention-Drug & Alcohol. Also on the agenda is a satisfaction piece for a property at 230 E. Logan Street in Bellefonte.

• Proclamation 47 declaring September 19, 2024 as 'Tides Day' in Centre County
• Approval of funding and personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer (p.c. #33373) with salary budget savings of $2,557 for 2024
• Appointment of Sierra L. Cornelius as full-time Procurement/Contract Analyst at $19.83/hour
• Promotion of Paul Styer from Caseworker 1 to Caseworker 2 at $22.32/hour
• Approval of satisfaction piece for Megan Olson for property at 230 E. Logan Street, Bellefonte

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the meeting minutes from August 29, 2024, and then vote on pay rates for two personnel appointments: a Deputy Coroner and a Magisterial District Judge Secretary.

• Approve rate of $19.45/hour for Lecinda M. Yevchak as on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner, effective September 30, 2024
• Approve rate of $18.60/hour for Michelle L. Pincus as full-time MDJ Secretary for MDJ-Lachman, effective September 23, 2024

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board will receive a presentation from Mr. Pedrick and discuss appraisals. Members will also review updates to guideline recertification regarding donation and conflicting language.

• Presentation and discussion of appraisals by Mr. Pedrick
• Guideline recertification update regarding donation language
• Guideline recertification update regarding conflicting language

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider approving the August 2024 meeting minutes and discuss old business including a Request for Information. New business includes a discussion of possible new projects and responses to the ERAP2-25% application, with invited applicants such as Out of the Cold, Reframe, HFL Corp, and PRC. Public comment will be accepted on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of possible new housing projects
• Review of ERAP2-25% applications with invited applicants: Out of the Cold, Reframe, HFL Corp, PRC
• Request for Information under old business

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider final subdivision and land development plans, including a new Pennsylvania Game Commission regional office in Benner Township. They will also vote on 12 time extension requests for previous approvals, some dating back multiple cycles.

• Final subdivision plan for Mill Dam Farm (7 residential lots, Gregg Township)
• Final subdivision plan for Pennwoods View (7 residential lots, Potter Township)
• Final land development plan for PA Game Commission North Central Regional Office (office/classroom and auxiliary building, Benner Township)
• 12 time extension requests, including St. Joseph Institute Detox Center (9th) and Sandy Ridge II Wind Project (12th)
• CCMPO Active Transportation Plan open house scheduled for October 9

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval to three development projects: the Mill Dam Farm Limited Partnership Subdivision (7 residential lots in Gregg Township), the Pennwoods View Subdivision (7 residential lots in Potter Township), and the Pennsylvania Game Commission New North Central Regional Office (one office/classroom and one auxiliary building in Benner Township). All approvals are subject to completion of pending items and approval signatures from the respective township boards. The commission also approved 12 time extension requests for various projects.

• Granted conditional final approval for Mill Dam Farm Subdivision, 7 residential lots, Gregg Township
• Granted conditional final approval for Pennwoods View Subdivision, 7 residential lots, Potter Township
• Granted conditional final approval for PA Game Commission North Central Regional Office, Benner Township
• Approved 12 time extension requests for various subdivision and land development projects
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve the ballot layout and quantities for the 2024 General Election. The board will also consider the distribution of educational flyers to older residents and the adoption of SURE cancel codes for mail-in ballots.

• Approval of 2024 General Election ballot quantities
• Approval of 2024 General Election ballot layout
• Distribution of Department of State and PA Department of Aging educational flyers
• Adoption of SURE cancel codes for recording mail-in/absentee ballots
• Discussion of Satellite Office at Penn State

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the use of SURE cancel codes for mail-in/absentee ballots, with a plan to revisit which codes will be used at the September 26 meeting. The board also unanimously approved ballot quantities, ballot layout, and distribution of educational flyers to seniors. A motion to table the SURE codes failed for lack of a second.

• Approved minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities for 2024 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 General Election ballot layout (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of election educational flyers to older residents (unanimous)
• Motion to table SURE cancel codes until September 26 died for lack of a second
• Approved use of SURE codes by Election Staff, revisit at September 26 meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will hold a routine meeting with reports from the warden, facility services, and criminal justice planning. The only substantive item under old business is an update on a Request for Qualifications for a proposed study. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024
• Warden’s Report and facility reports on population, work release, medical, and mental health services
• Update on Request for Qualifications for a proposed study
• Monthly report on Criminal Justice Planning
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting and recommended a revised proposal for a jail study to the Board of Commissioners. The study cost was reduced from $164,800 to an estimated $82,840 after negotiations with Tran Systems. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports on population, medical services, and community updates.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Tran Systems study proposal to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will hold a regular meeting with committee reports and a discussion on by-laws review and the council's direction and mission. Items include approval of August 2024 minutes and public comments. No funding decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Discussion on by-laws review and direction/mission of the council
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Approval of August 2024 minutes (June minutes sent for electronic vote)
• Public comments permitted on any agenda item

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $56,117 contract renewal with Traveler's Insurance for privacy/security policy, along with several personnel actions including a corrections officer, 911 dispatcher, financial management promotions, and other hires. All items are routine personnel and contract approvals with no major policy changes.

• Contract renewal with Traveler's Insurance for $56,117 for privacy/security policy (Sept 2024–Sept 2025)
• Approval of funding and personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10, $3,871 budget impact for 2024
• Appointment of Calen J. McCloskey as 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator at $21.88/hour
• Promotion of Julie Lutz to Assistant Director Financial Management at $35.60/hour, $19,936 budget impact for 2024
• Appointment of Geovnakha Gonzalez as Employee Benefits Analyst at $21.51/hour

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel items, including new hires, a promotion, and requisitions, as well as a contract renewal with Traveler's Insurance for the annual privacy/security policy. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Corrections Officer requisition (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Calen J. McCloskey as 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Julie Lutz to Assistant Director Financial Management (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Geovnakha Gonzalez as Employee Benefits Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved Planner-Transportation requisition (unanimous)
• Approved Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds requisition (unanimous)
• Approved $56,117 contract renewal with Traveler's Insurance (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

This meeting of the Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council covers routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on the family event, parent stories, and Back to Sleep stickers. New business includes discussions on LICC resource books, brochures, and the interagency agreement. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial commitments noted.

• Update on the Family Event
• Discussion of LICC Resource Books
• Discussion of LICC Brochures
• Discussion of LICC Interagency Agreement
• Candidates for ongoing membership

The Centre County LICC approved the June 5, 2024 meeting minutes without changes. They discussed plans for a fall Story Walk event, agreed to update and reprint LICC resource books, and decided to create an updated brochure. No formal votes were taken on these items; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to update and reprint LICC resource books
• Agreed to create an updated LICC brochure for review at next meeting
• Discussed Story Walk event, no date confirmed yet

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Salary Board to consider various personnel actions. The agenda focuses on approving new hires, promotions, and job description revisions across multiple county departments.

• Promotion of Christopher Myers to Resource Conservation Supervisor at $27.64/hour
• Appointment of Anthony R. Kuppel and Seth W. Snyder as Corrections Officers at $21.50/hour
• Appointment of Dayton J. Barger as 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator at $21.88/hour
• Revisions to four job descriptions within Facilities Management
• Appointment of Renee A. Verbanec as Aging Care Manager 2 at $20.67/hour

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel items on the agenda, including promotions, new hires, and job description revisions. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Christopher Myers to Resource Conservation Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Anthony R. Kuppel as Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Seth W. Snyder as Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave for a Correctional Facility Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dayton J. Barger as 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to four Facilities Management job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and promotions in Human Resources, Aging, Children & Youth Services, and MH/ID/EI (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel changes and meeting minutes. The board will consider a new hire for the Prothonotary office and the elimination of a position within the Conservation District.

• Approval of Hannah M. Beck as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $17.02/hour
• Elimination of full-time Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 position at $26.53/hour
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2024

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2024. It also approved a pay rate of $17.02/hour for a new full-time Prothonotary Clerk, effective September 3, 2024, and eliminated a full-time Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 position, effective August 29, 2024.

• Approved minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2024 Salary Board meetings (unanimous)
• Approved $17.02/hour rate for Hannah M. Beck as full-time Prothonotary Clerk, effective September 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Eliminated full-time Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 position (p.c. #82209), effective August 29, 2024 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will hold a public comment period, approve minutes from May 9, 2024, and receive a presentation from PFM Asset Management on second-quarter 2024 total portfolio results. The board will also discuss the 2024 Actuarial Report. No other old or new business is listed.

• PFM Asset Management presentation on 2Q 2024 total portfolio results
• Discussion of the 2024 Actuarial Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 9, 2024
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes. PFM Asset Management presented 2Q 2024 investment results, noting fixed income active managers impacted returns and confirming no international equity exposure to Russian investments. The board scheduled the next meeting for September 26, 2024, to include an actuarial report presentation and a discussion on alternative investments.

• Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled September 26, 2024 meeting for actuarial report and alternative investments discussion

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a request for information.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Request for Information

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plan for Zion Manor in Walker Township, creating 78 lots (75 residential and 3 open space/stormwater management). They will also act on a final land development plan for a building addition at Faith Alive Fellowship in Gregg Township. Additionally, the commission will review eight time extension requests for pending developments, including several in Benner Township. An update on the CCMPO Active Transportation Plan is scheduled.

• Zion Manor preliminary subdivision plan: 78 lots (75 residential, 3 open space/SWM) in Walker Township
• Faith Alive Fellowship Building Addition final land development plan: one building addition in Gregg Township
• Eight time extension requests, including 4th extension for Wawa at Eagle Point and 11th for Eli B. & Linda Mae Esh Subdivision
• Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for August 29, 2024
• CCMPO Active Transportation Plan update – Steering Committee meeting #4 on August 29, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners, acting as the Salary Board, will consider and vote on multiple personnel requisitions and a medical leave. Items include hiring a full-time Corrections Officer, an Office Floater, a Department Clerk, two Magisterial District Court Secretaries, two Enforcement Officers, a Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant, and a Law Clerk/Assistant District Attorney. A medical leave for a Corrections Officer is also on the agenda.

• Approval of funding and personnel requisition for full-time Corrections Officer (p.c. #33388) at SG-N10, with 2024 salary budget savings of $3,114 and 2025 annualized savings of $3,640
• Approval of medical leave for full-time Corrections Officer (p.c. #33360) from August 11 to September 3, 2024
• Approval of funding and personnel requisition for on-call/occasional Office Floater (p.c. #11412) at SG-02, 2024 salary budget impact $5,082, annualized $14,040
• Approval of appointment for Leisa D. Kilby as full-time Department Clerk 3-EI/ID (p.c. #56137) at SG-04A(01) at $17.02/hour
• Approval of funding and personnel requisition for full-time Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant (p.c. #22127) at SG-07, 2024 salary budget savings $7,324

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to consider and approve several personnel actions, including a promotion, a lateral transfer, new appointments, and an extension of a temporary intern. Most items involve no change in pay rate and include salary budget savings. Public comment will be accepted before any official action.

• Approve promotion of Christopher Baughman to Probation Officer 1 with $5,990 salary savings for 2024
• Approve appointment of Jase Graybill as Probation Officer 1 at $21.88/hour
• Approve lateral transfer of Shalane Brownell to Victim Witness Advocate with $7,324 salary savings
• Consider appointment of Jerry Cessna as temporary County Detective for PSP Auto Theft Task Force at $45.70/hour
• Approve extension of temporary Resource Conservation Intern by up to 200 additional hours through December 31, 2024

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will meet to discuss the second part of the 2023 Centre County PA Youth Survey results. Members will also consider whether to revise and reassign committees.

• Vote on June 2024 minutes
• Review of 2023 Centre County PAYS (PA Youth Survey) results (Part II)
• Discussion on revising and reassigning committees

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 11, 2024, hear the director's report, and discuss an Ethel Beaver Fund Report. A public meeting follows the advisory session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting
• Director's Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report (old business)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to receive reports on facility population, medical services, and mental health. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of policy reviews and changes.

• Consideration to approve policy reviews and changes
• Population report
• Medical services report
• Mental health services report
• Work release report

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions including new hires for the Prothonotary's Office and Sheriff's Office, as well as a temporary overtime policy for the Correctional Facility Food Service Manager. They will also vote on the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approve $17.02/hr for Sheena M. Nahodil as full-time Prothonotary Clerk, effective retroactive to July 29, 2024
• Approve $18.60/hr for Andrew M. Sim as full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security, effective August 19, 2024
• Approve $18.60/hr for Kirk R. Hollwedel as full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security, effective August 5, 2024
• Approve overtime pay for Correctional Facility Food Service Manager when working open Kitchen Supervisor shifts after 40 hours, effective July 28, 2024 through January 25, 2025

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel appointments and funding requisitions across multiple departments. The body is also considering an application for the Election Integrity Program Grant.

• Application for the Election Integrity Program Grant (similar to the $529,688 granted in 2023)
• Appointment of five Temporary Elections Workers at $15.61/hour
• Funding requisition for a full-time 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator with a 2024 budget impact of $10,575
• Appointment of Jason C. Benner as Facilities Technician 1 at $18.98/hour
• Funding requisitions for two full-time Prothonotary Clerks

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County Emergency Communications System Advisory Committee will review proposed bylaws changes, discuss 9-1-1 radio system projects including a reprogramming project and capital project updates, and consider approval of a mutual backup agreement with Penn State Police. Other agenda items include updates on encryption, radio coverage issues, and standard operating procedures.

• Review and approval of proposed Bylaw Changes
• Emergency Services Radio Reprogramming Project Update
• 2024 Capital Project Update
• Penn State Police Mutual Backup Agreement approval
• County Department Owned Radios Update – Kenwood/EF Johnson purchase

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsylvania State Police for an auto theft task force, with a maximum reimbursement of $163,884. The agenda also includes numerous personnel actions, such as promotions, new hires, and new job descriptions across several county departments, including the Correctional Facility, Elections, Human Services, and the District Attorney's office. Non-personnel items include approval of the destruction of county records and adoption of the 2025 holiday schedule.

• Memorandum of Understanding with PA State Police for auto theft task force, max reimbursement $163,884
• Promotion of James Ard from Corrections Officer ($23.25/hr) to Lieutenant ($25.53/hr) at Correctional Facility
• Appointment of Melanie A. Bailey as Director of Elections & Voter Registration at $34.66/hr
• New job description and hiring for Assistant Director-Budget & Finance at SG-16
• Destruction of county records that exceeded retention guidelines

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving a new Special Funds wage scale, several personnel actions including promotions and new positions, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public comment is accepted before any official action.

• Approve a new Special Funds wage scale effective July 25, 2024 (Dept. 114)
• Retroactive promotion of Crystal Hundt to Deputy District Attorney-Trial Division at $43.63/hour ($2,545 budget impact in 2024)
• Promotion of Matthew Metzger to Assistant District Attorney 2 at $39.51/hour ($8,300 budget impact in 2024)
• Creation of a temporary full-time County Detective for PSP Auto Theft Task Force
• Creation of a full-time Assistant Director-Budget & Finance (SG-16)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to review and vote on appraisal approvals and survey bids for the Dreibelbis property. The agenda also includes a PowerPoint presentation on guideline recertification.

• Approval of appraisals for agricultural land preservation
• Survey bids for Dreibelbis property
• Guideline Recertification PowerPoint presentation
• Approval of June 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving Vote By Mail packets, a procedure for posting election results at polling locations, and the 2024 General Election secured drop box collection plan. The Board will also discuss poll worker appointments and the use of SURE pending codes. Minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting will be voted on.

• Approve minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and approve Vote By Mail packets for the 2024 General Election
• Discuss appointment of poll workers and policy for appointments by Judges of Election
• Approve procedure requiring Judges of Election to post election results at polling locations
• Approve 2024 General Election secured drop box collection plan

Emergency Management Agency

The committee is meeting to review hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning and training grants. Discussions include a review of the Year 2-Transcaer Exercise and the Year 3-Commodity Flow Study Committee.

• Review of Year 2-Transcaer Exercise
• Year 3-Commodity Flow Study Committee
• Planning for 2026-2028 future training needs
• Reports from Centre Region Hazmat and Eagle Towing & Recovery

Housing Task Force

This meeting of the Centre County Housing Task Force includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and discussion of a request for information. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no major proposals or votes.

• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a Request for Information (Old Business)
• Setting date for next meeting (New Business)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from March 2024 and discuss new business items including biometric screening and incentives, Delta Dental, and an update on Revive Health. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2024
• Discussion of biometric screening and incentives
• Discussion of Delta Dental
• Update on Revive Health

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will consider two final land development plans: a Dollar General commercial building in Snow Shoe Township and a storage building project in Miles Township. The commission also will vote on six time extension requests for previously approved subdivisions and land developments, including the Horizon at Brush Valley and Shady Farm Solar Project.

• Dollar General – Snow Shoe: Final land development plan for one commercial building (CCPCDO #30-24)
• Jason Bartlebaugh Storage Building: Final land development plan for two storage buildings in Miles Township (CCPCDO #41-24)
• Six time extension requests, including 8th for Benner Pike Hotel and 10th for M & D Storage – Phase 2
• Subdivision/Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for July 25, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel appointments for the Correctional Facility, 911 Dispatch, and Human Services. The agenda also includes funding for temporary elections workers and updates to the Office Closings policy. Additionally, a housing satisfaction piece for a property on Blanchard Street will be considered.

• Funding for part-time Temporary Elections Workers with a $35,663 budget impact for 2024
• Appointment of Alexandria M. Irelan as a full-time 911 Dispatcher at $21.88/hour
• Revisions to the Office Closings policy
• Personnel appointments for the Correctional Facility, including two officers at $21.50/hour
• Housing satisfaction piece for 217 Blanchard Street, Bellefonte

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will meet on July 11, 2024, to review minutes from the June 27 meeting. The board will also consider several personnel actions involving title changes and pay adjustments within the Courts and Sheriff's departments.

• Promotion of Jeremy Glasner to Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II at $39.51/hour
• Approval of pay rate for Heidi M. Rote as Magisterial District Court Secretary at $17.88/hour
• Retroactive promotion for Bryan Overdorff to Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $20.67/hour

Prison Board of Inspectors

The meeting includes the review of warden and facility reports regarding population, medical services, and mental health. The Board will also receive updates from Criminal Justice Planning and community organizations.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes
• Warden's Report
• Facility reports on population, medical, and mental health services
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will vote on the June 2024 meeting minutes. The council will also review Part II of the 2023 Centre County PA Youth Survey (PAYS) results. Additionally, members will discuss whether to revise and reassign committees.

• Vote on June 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 Centre County PAYS (PA Youth Survey) results (Part II)
• Discussion regarding the revision and reassignment of committees
• Reports from Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation committees

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel requisitions and appointments across multiple county departments. This includes staffing for the Correctional Facility, Elections, 911, and Human Services. The board will also consider funding for roles within the District Attorney's office and the Coroner's office.

• Part-time Temporary Elections Worker with a $71,839 budget impact
• Appointment of Alec R. Malizia as Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour
• Appointment of Cole Peterson as 911 Dispatcher at $21.88/hour
• Funding for Assistant District Attorney and Victim Witness Advocate positions
• Funding for on-call Deputy Coroner at $19.45/hour

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is considering several personnel actions, including pay extensions for Deputy Coroners. The board will also review position status changes in Elections and a reclassification in Tax Assessment.

• Extension of on-call payments for Deputy Coroners ($1,982 budget impact)
• Status change for two Temporary Elections Worker positions to part-time
• Creation of two new part-time Temporary Election Worker positions
• Reclassification of Real Estate Assessor 1 to Real Estate Assessor 2

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will discuss a subdivision request by Campbell Farm and an NRCS-ACEP certification letter. The agenda also includes reviewing guideline recertification materials and approving the May 23, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Subdivision request by Campbell Farm
• NRCS-ACEP Certification Letter
• Guideline Recertification PowerPoint #2

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will catalog and review Requests for Information delivered by Controller Jason Moser. The group will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting. A next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 17, 2024.

• Review of Requests for Information (RFIs) delivered by Controller Jason Moser
• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will review the final land development plan for Bellefonte Warehouse in Benner Township. The agenda also includes 13 requests for time extensions on various subdivision and land development projects.

• Final Land Development Plan for Bellefonte Warehouse in Benner Township
• 13 requests for time extensions on subdivisions and land developments
• ATP Steering Committee Member Update
• Centre County Transportation Update

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to review program reports and budget updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding autism services and early intervention capacity development.

• Discussion on Autism Services / Program Development
• Discussion on Early Intervention / Capacity Development
• Review of Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention reports
• Budget update
• Nomination of officers

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is reviewing multiple personnel actions across the District Attorney, Courts, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Human Services departments. These items include new appointments, changes to job titles, and adjustments to hourly pay rates. Some actions involve creating new full-time positions within Human Services.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Rosenberg as Courthouse Canine Handler at $15.61/hour
• Rate approval for Juliet E. Pope as Probation Officer 1 at $21.88/hour
• Creation of a full-time Caseworker 2 position in Human Services (MH/ID/EI)
• Creation of a full-time Vehicle Operator position (80%) in Human Services Transportation
• Multiple pay rate and title changes for various Deputy Sheriff/Security positions

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will consider real estate changes occurring between January 24 and June 5, 2024. The meeting also includes the approval of real estate resolutions and the 2025 assessment roll.

• Approval of real estate changes from January 24 to June 5, 2024
• Approval of attached list of real estate resolutions
• Approval of 2025 assessment roll
• Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions across departments including the Correctional Facility and Human Services. These items include approving promotions, new staff appointments, and funding for various job requisitions. The board will also review minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting.

• Appointment of Dustin L. Wallace as a full-time Corrections Officer at $21.75/hour
• Funding for a full-time Vehicle Operator in Transportation with a 2024 impact of $11,614
• Retroactive appointment of Michael Haines as Facilities Technician at $18.24/hour
• Appointment of Alexander J. Boeckel as Real Estate Assessor at $18.24/hour
• Funding requisitions for several Deputy Sheriff and Security positions

Prison Board of Inspectors

The meeting includes reviews of various facility reports, such as population, medical services, and mental health services. The board will also hear the Warden's report and receive updates from community organizations.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Warden’s Report
• Facility reports including population, medical, and mental health services
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Community updates from Prison Society and CentrePeace

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will review the 2023 Centre County PA Youth Survey (PAYS) results. Members are also scheduled to vote on meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2024. Committee reports regarding personnel, education, and planning will be presented.

• Approval of March 20, April, and May 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 Centre County PAYS (PA Youth Survey) results
• Reports from the Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation Committees
• Independent Grievance Review Panel report

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The committee will approve minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting and review the Director's report and the Ethel Beaver Fund report.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Director’s Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The council will review updates regarding a Family Event and discuss LICC Guidelines issued by OCDEL. Additionally, the group is seeking parents willing to share experiences with Early Childhood services.

• Update on the Family Event
• Request for parent stories regarding Early Childhood services
• Discussion of LICC Guidelines issued by OCDEL
• Planning meetings for the upcoming year

Housing Task Force

The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the May 8, 2024, meeting. Members will also review questions related to a Request for Information.

• Approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of questions for a Request for Information

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March 22, 2024, and receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, PCCD, and priority areas including grants, the Stepping Up Initiative, and the Reentry Coalition. The meeting also includes member agency updates and discussion of upcoming events.

• Approval of March 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Regional Veterans Court by Ryan Smeltzer
• Grants update and Stepping Up Initiative (Behavioral Health Court, CIT)
• HOPE Initiative and Reentry Coalition updates
• Upcoming events: CIT Training Week (June 24-28), CIT Symposium (Sept 25), Out of the Darkness Walk (Oct 13)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from May 6 and May 7 meetings and certify the results of the April 23, 2024 General Primary. Public comment is accepted on agenda items before each action.

• Certify the April 23, 2024 General Primary results
• Approve minutes from May 6 and May 7, 2024 meetings

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including new hires, a promotion, and funding requisitions, as well as non-personnel items like a grant application and contracts for a new courthouse canine. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve funding and requisition for Facilities Technician 1, SG-05, effective May 23, 2024
• Approve appointment of Kelly Overdorff as on-call Office Floater at $15.61/hour
• Approve promotion of Dakota Bruss to Department Clerk 3 (MH) at $17.02/hour
• Approve Loss Prevention Grant application with PCoRP for $17,679.95 for AEDs and safety equipment
• Approve sponsorship with VCA Metzger Animal Hospital and pet insurance with PetsBest for courthouse canine

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including lateral transfers, promotions, and reclassifications across county departments. The most significant items are a series of pay grade upgrades for District Attorney and Public Defender positions, which will increase salaries for those roles.

• Lateral transfer of Breanna Packer to MDJ Philipsburg, no pay change, $11,339 savings in 2024
• Upgrade Law Clerk-District Attorney from SG-10 to SG-13, $3,065 impact in 2024
• Upgrade Assistant District Attorney from SG-14 to SG-18, $11,200 impact in 2024
• Upgrade Deputy District Attorney-Trial Division from SG-20 to SG-21, $3,422 impact in 2024
• Promotion of Jordan Booher to Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant, $6,466 impact in 2024

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will hold a presentation on a guideline. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 25, 2024, meeting.

• Presentation on Guideline
• Approval of April 25, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will review final land development plans for a Dollar General in Snow Shoe Township and 24 residential units at The Village of Nittany Glen. The agenda also includes seven requests for time extensions on various projects.

• Final Land Development Plan: Dollar General – Snow Shoe
• Final Land Development Plan: The Village of Nittany Glen – Phase III-A
• Seven requests for land development time extensions
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, a proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, several personnel requisitions and appointments, a satisfaction piece for a property, and a letter of support for Centre Kitchen Collective's food hub application. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approve two full-time Corrections Officer positions at the Correctional Facility, with salary savings of $4,948 and $3,876 for 2024
• Approve retroactive appointment of Sarah Gardner as Aging Care Manager 2 at $20.67/hour, effective May 6, 2024
• Approve part-time Courthouse Canine Handler position for the District Attorney, with 2024 budget impact of $3,287
• Approve satisfaction piece for Elin Kjelgaard for property at 255 West Beaver Avenue, Bellefonte
• Approve letter of support for Centre Kitchen Collective for 2024 LFPP Application for Centre Markets Food Hub

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including a promotion, a new hire rate, and the creation of two new positions. The board will also vote on minutes from its May 2 meeting and take public comment. All items are routine personnel decisions with specified salary impacts.

• Approve promotion of Brett Hocking-Deitz to Criminal Court Coordinator at $19.45/hour, effective May 19, 2024
• Approve rate of $17.88/hour for Taryn D. Picciurro as full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary, effective May 20, 2024
• Create part-time Courthouse Canine Handler position in District Attorney's office at SG-02, effective May 16, 2024
• Create on-call/occasional Office Floater position in Human Resources at SG-02, effective May 16, 2024
• Approve minutes from May 2, 2024 Salary Board meeting

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 8, 2024 meeting and to hear a presentation from PFM Asset Management on first-quarter 2024 total portfolio results. Public comment is accepted per the Sunshine Act. No other business is listed.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management 1Q 2024 total portfolio results presentation by Perry Giovanelli

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Correctional Facility Board of Inspectors will meet to hear the warden's report and facility reports on population, work release, medical services, detoxing, and mental health. The board will also consider approving minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting and receive updates from Criminal Justice Planning, the Prison Society, and CentrePeace. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance in the Community Room at the jail or remote access via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting
• Warden's report on facility operations
• Population, work release, medical, detox, and mental health reports
• Monthly report from Criminal Justice Planning
• Community updates from Prison Society and CentrePeace

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from its April 10 meeting, discuss a pending Request for Information, and set the date for its next meeting. Public comment will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a Request for Information (RFI)
• Scheduling of next Housing Task Force meeting

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on May 8, 2024, at Summit Park in State College for a largely procedural session. The body will approve minutes from March and April and review reports from four standing committees. A new business presentation is listed as TBD, with no specific contracts or policy votes scheduled.

• Approval of March 20 and April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report
• Independent Grievance Review Panel report

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct a required Risk Limiting Audit on a batch of election day ballots from precinct 19. The meeting includes an executive session report and upcoming election announcements.

• Risk Limiting Audit of election day ballots from precinct 19

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, adopt proclamations for Mount Nittany Health Week and Bike Month, and act on multiple personnel items including hires, leaves, and requisitions across county departments. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major policy decisions.

• Approve medical leave for Corrections Officer (p.c. #45) and new Corrections Officer requisition (p.c. #84) with $421 savings in 2024
• Approve temporary Intern for Financial Management at $15.00/hour, appoint Ivan Cheung
• Approve appointment of Arianna M. Conrad as Department Clerk 3 at $17.02/hour
• Approve funding for Vehicle Operator 80% (p.c. #44) with $15,485 impact in 2024
• Adopt proclamations for Mount Nittany Health Week (May 13-17) and Bike Month/Week/Day

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and a series of personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and reclassifications across several departments. Notable items include the promotion of Joshua Andrews to First Assistant District Attorney and multiple reclassifications in the District Attorney and Public Defender offices. The board will also vote on creating a temporary intern position in Financial Management and a full-time Vehicle Operator in Transportation.

• Promotion of Joshua Andrews to First Assistant District Attorney at $41.96/hour
• Reclassification of multiple District Attorney positions to higher salary grades
• Reclassification of multiple Public Defender positions to higher salary grades
• Creation of a temporary Intern position in Financial Management
• Creation of a full-time Vehicle Operator 80% in Transportation

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council met to discuss the purchase of a book for a family event and solicit parent stories about early childhood services. The council noted that the LICC Interagency Agreement is currently on hold and instructed members not to sign it. The group also began reviewing new guidelines issued by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), with further implementation details scheduled for the next meeting.

• LICC Interagency Agreement is on hold; members instructed not to sign it
• Review of new guidelines issued by OCDEL
• Discussion on purchasing a book for a family event
• Solicitation of parent stories regarding Early Childhood services

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from the April 23 meeting and pre-certify unofficial results for the 2024 General Primary to the Department of State. They will also canvass any overseas/military ballots and additional mail-in or provisional ballots where proof of identification was received.

• Approve minutes from April 23, 2024 Board of Elections meeting
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail-in/provisional ballots with proof of ID
• Pre-certify unofficial results for April 23 General Primary to Department of State

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County Emergency Communications System Advisory Committee is meeting to review service reports, approve bylaw changes, and discuss the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda includes updates on the Emergency Services Radio Reprogramming Project, capital projects, radio coverage issues, and new business items like CAD mobility and encryption.

• Review and approval of proposed Bylaw Changes
• Emergency Services Radio Reprogramming Project Update
• 2024 Capital Project Update
• Radio Coverage Issues and Possible Solutions, Future Conventional 800 Sites
• New Business: CAD Mobility- Crew Force and Shield Force Update, Encryption, PSP Interoperability

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to adjudicate civilian absentee and mail-in ballots, canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots, and process military/overseas ballots. The meeting also includes a schedule for subsequent canvassing and certification of results through May 7, 2024.

• Adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots
• Canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• 2% statistical audit of in-person Election Day ballots
• Certification of unofficial results on April 30 and official results on May 7

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including upgrades and pay rate changes for the First and Second Deputy Controller positions, and revisions to the 2024 non-union wage scale. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the previous meeting. Public comment is allowed on agenda items before each action.

• Upgrade First Deputy Controller from SG-13 to SG-16, effective May 5, 2024, with 2024 salary impact of $3,768
• Increase First Deputy Controller pay rate to $34.90/hour, effective May 5, 2024
• Upgrade Second Deputy Controller from SG-11 to SG-15, effective May 5, 2024, with 2024 savings of $9,105
• Approve Carlie J. Knapp's rate at $33.56/hour for Second Deputy Controller, effective TBD
• Approve revisions to 2024 non-union wage scale, effective April 25, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel actions, including promotions and new hires in the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, and other departments. They will also vote on contracts, including a $900 Grammarly subscription, a $50,299.47 funding transfer for emergency shelter services, and a $82,820 firewall purchase. The consent agenda includes a mutual backup agreement with Penn State for 911 services and a land development plan for Nittany Glen Phase III-A.

• Promotion of Ryan Bickle to Lieutenant at Correctional Facility, $25.53/hour
• Contract with Grammarly Business for $900
• Emergency shelter funding increase to $128,229.47 with Housing Transitions, Inc.
• 911 mutual backup agreement with Penn State University (zero cost)
• Firewall purchase from CDW-G for $82,820

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board will discuss a Rural Enterprise request and view presentations regarding prospective farms for 2024. Members will also receive hard copies of guidelines for recertification. The meeting includes an update on the Karen Dreibelbis appraisal.

• Karen Dreibelbis Appraisal
• Rural Enterprise request
• Presentation of prospective farms for 2024
• Presentation on Guideline recertification

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its April 11 meeting and review a detailed schedule for canvassing, adjudicating, and certifying ballots from the upcoming election, including provisional and mail-in ballots.

• Approve minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting
• Adjudication of civilian absentee and mail-in ballots on April 25
• Canvass and tabulate in-person Election Day ballots on April 25
• 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots on April 26
• Certify unofficial results on April 30 and official results on May 7

Board of Assessment Appeals

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

• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023
• Hearing of 2024 real estate appeal
• Rendering of appeal decision

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including promotions for probation officers and an overtime extension for a Conservation District coordinator. The agenda is routine, focusing on administrative approvals with no major policy decisions.

• Promotion of Matthew Heydrich to Specialty Court Probation Officer 2, no pay change, effective May 5, 2024
• Promotion of Richard Auman to Probation Officer 2, hourly rate from $30.64 to $32.10, effective May 5, 2024
• Promotion of Alexa Corman to Correctional Parole Officer PO2, hourly rate from $22.32 to $24.32, effective April 21, 2024
• Promotion of Abigail Miller to Intensive Domestic Violence PO2, hourly rate from $21.88 to $24.32, effective April 21, 2024
• Overtime extension for Resource Conservation Coordinator 2, up to 10 hours per pay period, April 26 to May 10, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, several personnel appointments and requisitions across departments, and two contracts, including one with Penn State University for law enforcement services at events. The agenda is largely routine administrative actions.

• Approve Nicholas P. Wigle as temporary Resource Conservation Intern at $15.61/hour
• Approve Abigail P. Sneath as temporary full-time Corrections Officer at $21.50/hour
• Approve contract with Penn State University for law enforcement at football games at $77.00/hour
• Approve contract with Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology for TRANSCAER exercise event space
• Approve multiple personnel requisitions for 911 Dispatcher, Facilities Technician, and Probation Officers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review final plans for a 40-lot residential subdivision in Potter Township and a 12-megawatt solar array in Walker Township. The meeting also includes updates on the Active Transportation Plan and four requests for time extensions on existing land development projects.

• Final subdivision plan for The Horizon at Brush Valley – Phase 2 (40 lots)
• Final land development plan for Shady Farm Solar Project (12-megawatt array)
• Four requests for time extensions on existing land development projects
• Active Transportation Plan update

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The MH/ID/EI Advisory Board will meet to discuss program updates and review budget information. The board is also scheduled to handle the nomination of officers.

• Review of February 26, 2024 minutes
• Program discussions regarding Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Budget update
• Nomination of officers

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review the warden’s report and receive facility reports including population, medical services, detox, and mental health updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting
• Warden’s report
• Population report
• Medical services report
• Detoxing information report

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from March 28, 2024, and vote on appointing the Board and Elections Staff as the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2024 General Primary. The agenda also includes a detailed schedule for canvassing, auditing, and certifying ballots from April 25 through May 7, 2024.

• Approve appointment of Board of Elections and Elections Staff as Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2024 General Primary.
• Adopt meeting schedule for April 25–May 7, 2024, covering absentee/mail-in ballot adjudication, provisional ballot review, 2% statistical audit, and certification of unofficial and official results.

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss PFAS foam updates, and consider hazardous materials preparedness grants, including the HMEP grant and a new Hazardous Materials Response Fund application for 2024-2025. The agenda includes reports from hazmat teams, liaisons, and county departments, plus a hazardous waste collection event.

• Review of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• PFAS foam updates and correspondence
• HMEP grant: Year 2 Transcaer and Year 3 Commodity Flow Study
• Hazardous Materials Response Fund (HMRF) application for 2024-2025 submitted
• Hazardous Waste Collection on April 26-27, 2024

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to approve March 27 minutes and discuss old business including the status of the Old Boalsburg Road Flats prototype application, a request for information, and CHDO matters. No new business items are listed.

• Status update on Old Boalsburg Road Flats prototype application
• Request for Information discussion
• CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) update

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will review committee reports and approve the minutes from March 20, 2024. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding "legal" highs available in local smoke shops and Uni-Marts.

• Approval of March 20, 2024, minutes
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Discussion on "Legal" Highs products in local smoke shops and Uni-Marts

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will meet to review a director's report and conduct business. The committee is scheduled to hold elections for officers and handle reappointments.

• Election of Officers/Reappointments

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the meeting minutes, a proclamation, a resolution, and several personnel items, including a new direct deposit policy, new hires, promotions, and a leave extension. The board will also act on a satisfaction piece for a property.

• Approve new Direct Deposit policy effective June 16, 2024
• Approve funding for temporary full-time Corrections Officer ($36,966 budget impact)
• Approve promotions for Shelby Kepner and Nicholas Keith in Children and Youth Services
• Approve lateral transfer for Kaley Ely and promotion for Jeffrey Catherman in Tax Assessment
• Approve satisfaction piece for Selena Price at 310 Fieldstone Lane, Bellefonte

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to consider approving meeting minutes and a temporary overtime request for a full-time Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 in the Conservation District. The overtime would be paid only after 40 hours per week, up to 10 hours weekly, from April 4 to April 25, 2024, with a 2024 salary budget impact of $1,170. Public comment is allowed per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve minutes from March 21, 2024 Salary Board meeting
• Approve temporary overtime for Resource Conservation Coordinator 2 (p.c. #09), up to 10 hrs/week, effective April 4-25, 2024
• Overtime pay only after 40 hours worked per week
• Salary budget impact $1,170 for Dept. 822

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will hold a virtual meeting to discuss early childhood services. The agenda includes a presentation on the Rapid Response Mini Grant, approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates on the Dinner and Discussion Event, Story Walk, and Parent Engagement. The council will also consider a new LICC Interagency Agreement and solicit parent stories about their experiences with early childhood services.

• Presentation: Rapid Response Mini Grant
• Approval of Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Updates on Dinner and Discussion Event, Story Walk, Parent Engagement
• New Business: LICC Interagency Agreement

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving a permanent polling location change for Precinct #65-Patton North 2 from Good Shepard Catholic Church to Grayswood Church at 309 Grayswood Blvd, Port Matilda. The board will also conduct a public test of central count equipment for the April 23, 2024 primary election and vote on minutes from the March 25 meeting.

• Vote on permanent polling location change for Precinct #65-Patton North 2 to Grayswood Church
• Public test of central count equipment for the 2024 General Primary Election
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024 Board of Elections meeting
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet for routine business, including approving January meeting minutes and reviewing a property appraisal by Karen Dreibelbis. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate with no major contracts or rezoning votes scheduled.

• Approval of the January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Karen Dreibelbis appraisal
• Agricultural Land Preservation Coordinator’s report and staff update
• Presentation on guideline recertification materials for board members

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider approving minutes from March 13, 2024, and discuss old business including E-RAP 2 funds, project concepts, and the Old Boalsburg Flats project. New business items include a draft outline for workshopping, using the Old Boalsburg Road Flats as a prototype for DHS, potential for a CHDO for CCHLT, a request for information for developers, and preserving LIHTC buildings whose affordability periods are expiring.

• Discussion of using ERAP2 25% funds to preserve affordable units from expiring LIHTC buildings
• Old Boalsburg Road Flats project to be used as prototype for DHS eligibility inquiry
• Potential creation of a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for CCHLT
• Request for Information for developers and associated non-profits
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to approve the minutes from March 14, 2024, and discuss and approve the final ballots for the 2024 General Primary Election. Public comment is accepted on agenda items before each official action.

• Approve minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and approve final ballots for 2024 General Primary Election
• Next meeting scheduled for March 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM
• Poll worker training set for April 2-4, 2024 at the Penn Stater

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, PCCD, JNET, and priority areas including the Stepping Up Initiative, Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE Initiative, and Reentry Coalition. The meeting also includes an open floor for discussion and planning for upcoming events.

• Approval of January 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Regional Veterans Court by Ryan Smeltzer
• Grants update and Stepping Up Initiative
• CJAB Conference registration closed, waiting list established
• Out of the Darkness Walks scheduled for April 21 and October 13, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel appointments, including a Communications Coordinator, Correctional Facility staff, and Sheriff deputies, along with contracts for vehicle upfitting, cloud storage, and insurance. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a letter of support for a grant application.

• Approve appointment of Jorge De La Cruz Jr. as Communications Coordinator at $27.83/hour
• Approve personnel requisitions for Correctional Facility Lieutenant and two temporary Corrections Officers
• Approve $43,385 proposal with 911 Rapid Response for animal control insert and HVAC unit
• Approve $7,950.50 contract with CDW-G LLC for Wasabi Hot Cloud storage
• Approve $41,970 Builders' Risk Policy from Berkley Fire & Marine Insurance for Centre Crest Remodel

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions. These include reclassifying three Court Administration law clerk positions to higher pay grades, creating a new Deputy Sheriff/Humane Society Police Officer position, and approving title, hour, and promotion changes for four Sheriff's Office employees. The board will also take public comment before acting on these items.

• Reclassify 3 Court Administration law clerk positions to Judicial Legal Specialist roles, with 2024 salary budget impact totaling $35,088
• Create new full-time Deputy Sheriff/Humane Society Police Officer position (SG-07), 2024 impact $29,455
• Change title for Mark Rusnak to Deputy Sheriff/Humane Society Police Officer, no pay change
• Change title/hours for Jacob Phillips to full-time Deputy Sheriff 2, 80 hours, saving $4,903 in 2024
• Promote Driss Benaija to Deputy Sheriff/Airport Security 2 at $19.45/hour, saving $2,768 in 2024

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The council will review committee reports and approve minutes from four previous meetings. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural PA.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023, October 11, 2023, November 8, 2023, and January 10, 2024
• Personnel Committee discussion regarding vacancy and contact list update
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report on Council/Provider Collaboration Project
• Presentation by Colleen Wilber of the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural PA

Planning Commission

The commission will consider final plans for several residential subdivisions and a 5-megawatt solar array. It will also review eleven requests for time extensions on existing land development projects. A transportation update is also scheduled.

• Pennwoods View Subdivision: seven residential lots in Potter Township
• Deerhaven - Phase 4 Subdivision: twenty-seven residential lots in Walker Township
• Sullivan’s Mini-Storage - Phase VIII: three self-storage buildings in Benner Township
• Mingoville Solar: a 5-megawatt solar array in Walker Township
• Eleven requests for time extensions on various land development projects

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from February 29, 2024, and appoint seven members to administer oaths for the 2024 General Primary. They will also discuss and vote on a date range for valid mail-in ballots for the April 23, 2024 primary, from March 4 to April 23, 2024, and approve additional documentation for provisional and ready-to-vote ballots.

• Appoint John Franek Jr., Beth Lechman, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, Doreen Perks, and Kristina Konrath to administer oaths for the 2024 General Primary
• Set valid ballot date range for mail-in ballots: March 4, 2024 to April 23, 2024
• Approve use of additional documentation for Provisional, Ready to Vote, and Cards

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving several personnel items, including a promotion, a new hire rate, an overtime extension, a reclassification, and a change in work hours. The board will also approve minutes from its February 29, 2024 meeting. Public comment is invited per the Sunshine Act.

• Promotion of Philip Calhoun to Deputy Chief Probation Officer at $31.61/hour, retroactive to March 10, 2024
• Rate approval for Johannah C. Confer as Prothonotary Clerk at $17.02/hour, effective March 18, 2024
• Extension of overtime for Children & Youth Services Supervisors through July 27, 2024
• Reclassification of Public Defender Legal Secretary 2 to Paralegal at SG-07
• Change in hours for Tax Assessment Office Supervisor 2 from 60 to 80 hours

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine personnel actions, including hires, promotions, and a leave extension, plus grant applications for emergency management and a housing satisfaction piece. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions.

• Approve personnel changes: two corrections officers to full-time, a 911 shift supervisor, facilities superintendent and technicians, and several human services and tax assessment positions.
• Approve submission of Hazardous Material Response Fund grant for FY 24-25 and FFY 2024 EMPG grant for emergency management.
• Approve satisfaction piece for property at 703 Halfmoon St, Bellefonte.

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will meet March 14, 2024, to approve minutes from February 8, hear the warden’s report, and receive facility updates from PrimeCare Medical on detox, mental health, work release, and population. The board will also discuss an updated request for qualifications and inmate handbook updates.

• PrimeCare Medical facility report
• Detox and mental health information
• Work release / Community Re-entry update
• Population information
• Inmate Handbook updates

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from January 18, 2024, and to receive updates on the Capital 2023 annual claims review and the Revive Health program. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 18, 2024
• Capital 2023 Annual Claims Review
• Revive Health Update

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is meeting to discuss routine business including introductions, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. Old business includes updates on a Dinner and Discussion event and a request for parent stories about early childhood services. New business focuses on ideas for spending remaining fiscal year funding.

• Discussion on how to spend remaining funding for the fiscal year
• Update on the Dinner and Discussion event
• Request for parents to share experiences with Early Childhood services

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving two function agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center: one for the Vote by Mail Processing Room at a total cost of $12,000 (April 19-26, 2024) and one for Poll Worker training not to exceed $8,000 (April 1-5, 2024). The board will also vote on minutes from the February 8 meeting and accept public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for vote-by-mail processing room, $12,000
• Function agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for poll worker training, up to $8,000
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes, revisions to the Right-to-Know policy, several personnel actions including promotions and new hires, and a check run. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve revisions to the Right-to-Know policy, effective February 29, 2024
• Promote Jeffrey Emeigh to Food Service Manager at Correctional Facility, $26.75/hour
• Approve funding for new Kitchen Supervisor at Correctional Facility, $20.67/hour
• Approve three new Caseworker positions in Children and Youth Services
• Approve check run dated February 28, 2024

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and two personnel actions: setting the hourly rate for a new on-call deputy sheriff and approving a one-time $500 bonus for two HR staff members covering extra duties due to vacancies.

• Approve rate of $18.60/hour for Bryan E. Overdorff as on-call/occasional Deputy Sheriff, effective March 11, 2024
• Approve one-time $500 bonus to Human Resources Analyst and Assistant Director of Human Resources for extra duties since November 2023
• Approve minutes from February 22, 2024 Salary Board meeting

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet to review program discussions and budget updates. The board will also address membership and review program reports.

• Budget update
• Program discussions regarding Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Review of program reports
• Board membership discussion
• Executive session for board application consideration

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine personnel actions, including appointments, funding requisitions, and a medical leave approval. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve appointment of Kelly L. Hartleib as full-time Administrative Assistant, Conservation District, at $18.24/hour, effective Feb 26, 2024
• Approve two temporary Elections Worker appointments (Matthew J. Wasikonis and Lynne E. Heritage) at $15.61/hour, effective Feb 26, 2024
• Approve funding and personnel requisitions for Senior Center Manager 1 and Aging Care Manager 2 in the Office of Aging
• Approve funding and personnel requisition for Assistant Chief Assessor/Supervisor in Tax Assessment
• Approve funding and personnel requisitions for Law Clerk (Court Administration), Department Clerk 3 (Probation), Prothonotary Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds Clerk

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes and several personnel actions, including a new law clerk rate, a promotion in the Recorder of Deeds office, and a wage step increase for a Deputy Warden. These are routine administrative approvals.

• Approve rate for Alexander J. Furman as full-time Law Clerk at $24.32/hour, effective March 11, 2024
• Approve promotion of Richard Delozier to Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds at $18.24/hour, effective February 25, 2024
• Approve wage step increase for Deputy Warden of Administration from $32.84 to $34.16/hour, retroactive to February 11, 2024

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider approving new members and discuss project concepts. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and announcements.

• Approval of new Task Force members
• Discussion of project concepts
• Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will review final plans for the Barns Lane Subdivision and a hotel/retail building in Benner Township. The meeting also includes six requests for time extensions on existing land development projects.

• Barns Lane Subdivision: Final plan for ten residential lots in Benner Township
• Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building: Final land development plan in Benner Township
• Six requests for time extensions regarding various developments in Benner, Potter, and Gregg Townships
• Withdrawal of the Bellefonte Warehouse Land Development Plan in Benner Township

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will meet to review previous minutes and hear committee reports. New business includes an update on the "Legal" Highs project titled "What will Lions Deliver?"

• Review of meeting minutes from September 13, 2023, October 11, 2023, November 8, 2023, and January 10, 2024
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report regarding Council/Provider Collaboration Project
• "Legal" Highs Update: What will Lions Deliver?

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving a temporary polling location change for the April 23, 2024 General Primary, moving Precinct 57-Harris West from Boalsburg Fire Hall to St. Johns United Church of Christ. The board will also review and approve ballot quantities and an agreement with Advanced Shipping Technologies, Inc. for delivering voting equipment for the 2024 elections. Additionally, they will consider approving minutes from the January 16 meeting and receive a solicitor update on litigation.

• Approve temporary polling location change for Precinct 57-Harris West to St. Johns United Church of Christ, 218 N Church St, Boalsburg
• Approve ballot quantities for the 2024 General Primary
• Recommend agreement with Advanced Shipping Technologies, Inc. for voting equipment delivery
• Approve minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting
• Solicitor update on litigation

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and a contract renewal for community justice programs. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve contract renewal with The Center for Alternatives in Community Justice for $140,586 (pre-trial release and Youth Aid Panel)
• Approve funding for temporary Conservation District intern ($26,927 budget impact)
• Approve hiring of full-time Lieutenant and Food Service Manager at Correctional Facility
• Approve appointments for temporary Elections Workers
• Approve promotion of Julie Sebolt to Office Supervisor 1-MHID

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will review meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. The board is also considering several personnel actions involving position reclassifications and pay rates for Court Administration, Domestic Relations, and MDJ Centre Hall.

• Creation of full-time Senior Court Reporter (SG-11) with a 2024 budget impact of $41,952
• Reclassification of Department Clerk 3 to Judicial Secretary (SG-07) with a 2024 budget impact of $29,360
• Pay rate for Lindsey J. Quick as Allocation Reimbursement Specialist at $18.24/hour
• Pay rate for Cristene A. Norris as Magisterial District Court Secretary at $18.98/hour

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to approve minutes from January 2023, receive warden and medical provider reports, and discuss a Request for Qualifications. The meeting includes public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023
• Warden's report and facility reports
• PrimeCare medical report and detox information
• Request for Qualifications discussion
• Community updates from Prison Society and CentrePeace

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss family engagement survey data and updates on the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project. The council will also consider new agenda items and hear agency updates.

• Review of Family Engagement Survey Data
• Updates on the Pennsylvania ECCS Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project
• Discussion of potential new agenda items, including learning from other LICCs and parent stories
• Scheduling of meetings for March and May 2024

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from January 23, 2024, finalize its bylaws, approve additional membership, and set a biweekly meeting schedule. They will also review guidelines for disbursing ERAP 2 (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) funding. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Approve January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve additional Task Force membership
• Approve final bylaws
• Approve biweekly meeting schedule
• Review ERAP 2 funding guidelines

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board is meeting to approve previous minutes, receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court and agency activities, and discuss priority areas including grants, the Stepping Up Initiative, and the Reentry Coalition. The meeting includes updates from PCCD and member agencies, as well as planning for upcoming conferences.

• Approval of November 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Regional Veterans Court by Ryan Smeltzer
• Discussion of PCCD Justice Assistance Grant Application
• Updates on Behavioral Health Court and CIT (Crisis Intervention Team)
• HOPE Initiative and Reentry Coalition updates

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County Emergency Communications System Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, review proposed bylaw changes, and hear service reports from fire, police, EMS, and public works agencies. The agenda includes a 9-1-1 report on radio reprogramming, maintenance, capital projects, and coverage issues, plus discussion of school police and Ironman 2024.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Review and approval of proposed Bylaw Changes
• Emergency Services Radio Reprogramming Update
• 2024 Capital Projects
• Radio Coverage Issues and possible solutions, future Conventional 800 Sites

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving meeting minutes and a series of personnel actions, including hiring temporary election workers, caseworkers, a law clerk, and a deputy chief probation officer, as well as a new job description. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions beyond routine staffing.

• Approve 4 part-time Temporary Election Workers (SG-02, effective Jan 25, 2024)
• Appoint Bailey J Boyer as full-time Caseworker 1-CYS at $20.67/hour
• Appoint Matthew S. Davis as full-time Caseworker 2-MH/ID at $20.67/hour
• Appoint Nicholas A. Vescio-Franz as Law Clerk/Assistant Public Defender at $24.32/hour
• Approve new job description for Probation Officer 2 (SG-10, retro to Jan 1, 2024)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving personnel actions, including a pay rate for a new deputy coroner, temporary overtime for a fiscal technician, and the creation of four temporary election worker positions. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Approve $19.45/hour rate for Shane T. Dickey as on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner, effective Jan 29, 2024
• Approve temporary overtime for full-time Fiscal Technician (Conservation District) up to 10 hours/week, Jan 25–Feb 24, 2024
• Create 4 part-time Temporary Election Worker positions at SG-02, effective Jan 25, 2024

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Board will conduct reorganization announcements and elections for several officer positions. The meeting also includes the opening of survey bids for the Hall family farm and Carl Gates farm.

• Board reorganization and elections for Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Opening of survey bids for the Hall family farm
• Opening of survey bids for the Carl Gates farm
• Update on certification of funds
• Correspondence regarding Fisher farm and Esh Proposal

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to take action on approving a finalized invitation list for additional membership, adopting bylaws, and setting a biweekly meeting schedule. Public comment is permitted, and the agenda includes standard procedural items.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve finalized invitation list for Task Force membership
• Approve bylaws as presented or amended
• Approve dates and times for biweekly meetings

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, elect officers, and discuss correspondence and old business, including PFAS foam and completed hazmat billing. New business includes planning for a hazardous materials training exercise and deciding whether to contract out a commodity flow study. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine reports from hazmat teams and liaisons.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• PFAS updates and PFAS foam discussion
• Hazmat billing reported 3/3 complete
• HMEP grant: TRANSCAER exercise planned for June 2024
• Commodity flow study: decision on contracting out vs. in-house

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes is meeting to approve the minutes from December 21, 2023, and to approve real estate changes for the period December 21, 2023 through January 10, 2024. The agenda includes public comment periods and follows Act 65 rules for adding items. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023
• Approval of real estate changes for December 21, 2023 – January 10, 2024

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust is meeting to approve minutes from December 5, 2023, and to review the implementation of Revive Health. The meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024, at the Willowbank Office Building in Bellefonte.

• Approve minutes from December 5, 2023
• Revive Health implementation review

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections is meeting to reorganize, elect officers, and consider several election-related actions. They will vote on pre-paid postage for mail-in ballots, a drop box collection plan for the 2024 General Primary, and mail-in ballot envelopes. They will also recommend purchasing additional equipment for the 2024 presidential election.

• Approve pre-paid postage for return mail-in ballots
• Approve 2024 General Primary secured drop box collection plan
• Approve mail-in and absentee ballot envelopes and related materials
• Recommend purchase of additional equipment for 2024 President Elections
• Acknowledge minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a time extension for the Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building project, among other land development requests.

• Benner Pike Tru by Hilton Hotel & Retail Building: Time extension request (no action taken)
• Sandy Ridge II Operations and Maintenance Building Expansion Land: Time extension request
• All Storage Solutions Land Development: Time extension request
• M&D Storage -- Phase 2 Land Development: Time extension request

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving numerous personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and requisitions across departments like the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, and Human Resources. They will also vote on a three-year contract for fire alarm testing at the county jail. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve $54,432 contract with Appellation Construction Services, LLC for fire alarm system testing at Centre County Correctional Facility (2024-2026)
• Approve hiring of multiple Correction Officers at $21.50/hour and temporary officers at $21.75/hour
• Approve promotion of Mark Waite to Central Booking Lieutenant at $27.09/hour
• Approve promotion of Geri Sorgen to Assistant Director of Human Resources at $27.97/hour
• Approve new 911 Dispatcher-Public Safety Telecommunicator at $21.88/hour

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider three personnel actions: extending on-call pay for deputy coroners, approving a voluntary demotion and title change for an employee, and creating a new on-call vehicle operator position. Public comment is allowed before each action.

• Extension of on-call pay for deputy coroners, retroactive to Dec 31, 2023 through June 29, 2024
• Voluntary demotion of Sherry Boone from Administrative Assistant to Prothonotary Protection From Abuse Clerk, pay change from $18.60/hr to $18.42/hr, effective Jan 22, 2024
• Creation of on-call Vehicle Operator position in Transportation, effective Jan 11, 2024

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will reorganize, approve prior minutes, and receive the warden's report along with facility updates on population, medical care, detox, mental health, work release, and reentry. A request for qualifications will be presented under old business. No votes on specific contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Re-organization of the Board of Inspectors
• Presentation of Request for Qualifications
• Warden's Report and facility reports on population, PrimeCare, detox, mental health, and work release/reentry
• Monthly report from Criminal Justice Planning
• Community updates from Prison Society and CentrePeace

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The council will review minutes from previous meetings and hear committee reports. The agenda includes the introduction of a new member and an update on the Regional Recovery Hub.

• Introduction of new council member Linda Brown
• Discussion regarding a personnel vacancy
• Council/Provider Collaboration Project report
• Region 8 Update for the Regional Recovery Hub
• Approval of minutes from Sept 13, Oct 11, and Nov 8, 2023

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project. The meeting will also cover feedback from a December professional breakfast and agency updates.

• Family Engagement Survey Data feedback
• Updates on the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Health Integration Prenatal-to-Three Project
• Feedback on the December Professional Breakfast
• Agency updates from member organizations