Centre County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract renewals and new service agreements for 2026. The meeting includes approvals for health services, insurance, and an efficiency assessment of the Elections and Voter Registration department.

• Medical services contract for Centre County Correctional Facility with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for $8,056,949.30
• Efficiency assessment of Elections and Voter Registration department with Pracademic Partners for $15,000
• Workers Compensation insurance policy with Pennsylvania Manufactures’ Association Insurance Company for $136,030
• Lease renewal for 502 E Howard Street with Service Access Management, Inc. at $1,690 per month
• Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Grant agreement for $93,389

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 23, 2025 meeting and a $15,000 contract for an elections efficiency assessment. It also approved several contract renewals, including an $8,056,949.30 five‑year medical services contract for the correctional facility and a $1,611,389.86 annual medical services contract. Additional approvals covered a lease for the Community Service Building, various service agreements, and reappointments of authority members. The Board set the public meeting schedule for January 2026.

• Approved minutes from Dec 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Pracademic Partners elections efficiency contract (unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 Fourth Quarter Report for FY 25‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Service Access Management, Inc. at 502 E Howard St. ($1,690 /month) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $8,056,949.30 correctional facility medical services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,611,389.86 per‑year correctional facility medical services contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Dec 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments and appointments of authority members (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 and enact a real estate tax levy of 7.84 mills. The meeting also includes approving contracts for medical services, risk management, and mosquito control, as well as a consent agenda.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget ($119,962,000)
• Enact real estate tax levy of 7.84 mills
• Renew PrimeCare Medical contract ($8,056,949.30)
• Approve Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Grant ($93,389)
• Approve Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Project ($1,235,000)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 and approved Resolution 21 of 2025 setting the county tax levy at a total millage of 7.84. The Board also placed several contracts and grant agreements on next week’s consent agenda, including the PrimeCare medical services contract and the Mosquito‑Borne Disease Control Grant. Additional approvals were made for the Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment project signing authority, a formal notice ending the IT staffing services contract, and a $40,000 foster‑care contract with Common Sense Adoption Services.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 21 of 2025, tax levy total millage 7.84 (unanimous)
• Add PrimeCare Medical contract ($8,056,949.30 for 2026‑2030) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Hartman Group tax‑claim collection contract ($79,740) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Risk Management workers compensation items ($136,030) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Mosquito‑Borne Disease Control Grant ($93,389) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approve delegation of signing authority for Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Project ($1,235,000) (unanimous)
• Approve formal notice to end Mission Critical Partners IT staffing renewal (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on November 20, 2025. It will also discuss the interest earnings for November and present the financial report for November. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Review interest earnings for November
• Review financial report for November

The committee voted unanimously to approve the Finance Committee minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Treasurer Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion.

• Approved November 20, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Treasurer Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, Human Services, Transportation, and Sheriff's Office, as well as a new Procurement policy. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approve new Procurement policy effective December 18, 2025
• Approve funding for 2 full-time Corrections Officers (Dept. 333)
• Approve funding for 911 Dispatcher Trainee (Dept. 354)
• Approve funding for full-time D&A Case Management Specialist (Dept. 562)
• Approve funding for full-time Deputy Sheriff 2 (Dept. 211)

The Board voted 2‑1 to adopt a new Procurement policy. All listed personnel requests—including corrections officers, a 911 dispatcher trainee, human‑services staff, transportation clerks, and sheriff deputies—were approved unanimously. The minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Dec. 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Procurement policy (2:1 vote, Commissioner Dershem opposed)
• Approved two full‑time Corrections Officer positions and related medical leave extension (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee position (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services caseworker appointment and custodial worker promotion (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation clerk title change, clerk hiring, vehicle operator hiring, and related medical leave (unanimous)
• Approved two full‑time Deputy Sheriff positions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote to approve the minutes from its December 4, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and vote on two personnel items: straight overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and for the Captain, both effective January 1, 2026. The lieutenant overtime has a budget impact of $5,514 for Department 333, and the captain overtime has a budget impact of $982 for Department 333.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Approve straight overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, $5,514 budget impact (Dept. 333)
• Approve straight overtime for the Correctional Facility Captain, $982 budget impact (Dept. 333)

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved straight overtime for Centre County Correctional Facility Lieutenants, with a $5,514 budget impact, and for the Correctional Facility Captain, with a $982 budget impact. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Dec 4, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved straight overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, $5,514 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved straight overtime for Correctional Facility Captain, $982 budget impact (unanimous)

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will discuss amending a resolution to move the annual appeal deadline and establish procedures for disabled veteran exemptions. The board will also approve real estate changes and resolutions for the period September 1, 2025, through December 5, 2025.

• Discussion on amending Resolution 9 of 2023
• Approval of real estate changes for Sept. 1–Dec. 5, 2025
• Approval of attached list of real estate resolutions
• Public comment on agenda items
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and adopt Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha. It will approve the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and add several contracts to next week’s Consent Agenda, including a $37,500 LinkedIn Learning renewal and a $748,928 mental health services contract with Eagle View Personal Care Home. The Board will also consider and approve the Consent Agenda items covering a public transportation grant and vehicle purchases.

• Approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 Board meeting
• Adopt Proclamation 59 acknowledging Denise Sticha’s career and service
• Approve the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use allocations
• Add the $37,500 LinkedIn Learning contract renewal to next week’s Consent Agenda
• Add the $748,928 Eagle View Personal Care Home mental health services contract to next week’s Consent Agenda

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha. It added several contracts and a land‑development MOU to next week’s consent agenda and approved the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use allocations. The weekly consent agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha (unanimous)
• Added Chris King Land Development MOU to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use Allocations (unanimous)
• Added LinkedIn Learning contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Eagle View Personal Care Home contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review reports on population, medical services, and mental health services at the correctional facility. The board is also considering the approval of 2026 meeting dates and changes to the use of the Zoom platform.

• Recreation study recommendation
• Approval of 2026 BOI meeting dates
• Utilization of the Zoom platform
• Population, medical, and mental health services reports

The Board unanimously approved the 2026 Board of Inspectors meeting dates, setting them for the second Thursday of each month. A motion to forward the recreation study recommendation to the County Commissioners also passed unanimously. The discussion on eliminating the Zoom platform was tabled. The November 13, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Passed recreation study recommendation to County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 BOI meeting dates – second Thursday each month (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on changing Zoom platform usage
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and adopt Resolution 20, which sets a fee schedule for the Tax Claim and Collections Departments. It will consider several contracts, including an in‑kind purchase of three vehicles from Penn State University for $37,455 and a grant agreement for the State Food Purchase Program totaling $195,955. Additional items such as software, elevator maintenance, and pest‑control contracts will be placed on next week’s consent agenda. The meeting also includes approval of the December 5, 2025 check run and routine public notices.

• Adopt Resolution 20 of 2025 – fee schedule for Tax Claim and Collections Departments
• Approve in‑kind purchase of three vehicles from Penn State University for $37,455
• Add State Food Purchase Program grant agreement with Department of Agriculture for $195,955 to next week’s consent agenda
• Contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp to purchase Procore Project Management Software for $48,109.92
• Contract with Right Elevator for preventative maintenance of elevators at the Community Services Building for $20,400

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec. 2 meeting and adopted Resolution 20, setting a $5 average fee increase for the Tax Claim and Collections Departments. It added several contracts and grant agreements to next week’s consent agenda, including a $195,955 State Food Purchase Program grant and a $15,675 Youth Service Bureau addendum. The Board also approved an in‑kind purchase of three vehicles worth $37,455 and approved the Dec. 5 check run. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Approved Dec. 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20 – fee schedule with $5 average increase (unanimous)
• Added $195,955 State Food Purchase Program grant to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $15,675 Youth Service Bureau contract addendum to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved in‑kind purchase of three vehicles totaling $37,455 (unanimous)
• Added transportation grant and van purchase items to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 5 check run (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel actions, including new hires and job description revisions across multiple departments. The board is also considering a training agreement for 911 staff and a property satisfaction piece in Aaronsburg.

• Memorandum of Agreement with The Penn State University for 911 staff training not to exceed $11,600
• Appointment of Sienna E. Crowe as 911 Dispatcher Trainee at $22.32/hour
• Appointment of Darren F. Walker as Vehicle Operator at $16.45/hour
• Funding and personnel requisition for Front Desk Administrative Assistant-CSB with 2026 annualized impact of $42,063
• Satisfaction Piece for property located at Lot 235R, Aaronsburg, PA 16820

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Penn State University to provide emotional‑intelligence and resiliency training for 911 Emergency Communications staff, costing up to $11,600. It also approved numerous personnel actions, including retroactive medical leaves, new hires, and job‑description revisions across several departments. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved minutes from Nov 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive medical leaves for Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sienna E. Crowe as full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Employee Benefits Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved Front Desk Administrative Assistant position and funding for Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Caseworker 2 positions for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call Vehicle Operator appointment and related leave (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Penn State for 911 staff training (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to decide on various personnel actions, including salary increases, position creations, and the elimination of a role. The board will also consider extensions for on-call and additional work hours for specific departments.

• Proposed $2,000 annual salary increase for the Controller
• Elimination of full-time Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant position
• Creation of full-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant-CSB position
• On-call payment extension for Deputy Coroners
• Additional work hour extensions for MH/ID/EI Caseworkers and Early Intervention Supervisor

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting. It approved a $2,000 salary increase for the Controller, an on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners, a new hourly rate for Peggy Lucas, the elimination of a Human Services assistant position, the creation of a Front Desk Administrative Assistant, and extensions of hours for three caseworkers and an Early Intervention Supervisor. All actions were approved unanimously, with the Controller abstaining on his own salary increase. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

• Approved November 20 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 salary increase for Controller (unanimous, Controller abstained)
• Approved on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners (unanimous)
• Approved $17.36/hour rate for Peggy J. Lucas (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of full‑time Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant, Aging (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full‑time Front Desk Administrative Assistant‑CSB, Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved extension of up to five extra hours per week for three full‑time Caseworkers, MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved extension of up to five extra hours per week for Early Intervention Supervisor, MH/ID/EI (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will vote on three items for 2026. It will approve the interest rate applied to employee contributions. It will approve that administrative fees be paid from the Retirement Fund. It will approve the compensation for the Board secretary.

• Approve interest rate on employee contributions for 2026
• Approve payment of administrative fees for 2026 from the Retirement Fund
• Approve Secretary compensation for 2026

The board unanimously approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It kept the employee contribution interest rate at 4.5% and continued using the retirement fund for administrative fees in 2026. The board approved a $2,000 secretary compensation for 2026 (4‑0 vote, one abstention). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Maintained employee contribution interest rate at 4.5% (no action needed)
• Continued using retirement fund for 2026 administrative fees (no action needed)
• Approved Secretary compensation $2,000 for 2026 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will discuss a training review by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting on community engagement and marketing. Members will continue developing an outreach plan, deciding what content to post, how to track success, and what challenges exist. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a treasurer’s report, and agency updates.

• Review of Community Engagement + Marketing Training by Rebekah Grmela (Right + Good Consulting)
• Continue creating an outreach plan – identify gaps, content, and success metrics
• Agency updates
• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer’s report

The meeting consisted of a treasurer's report noting a $550 balance after a $450 expense, updates on community‑engagement marketing, and agency announcements about rapid‑response referrals, upcoming discipline training, the reinstated Pre‑K Counts classes, and the next virtual meeting on February 4, 2026. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 tentative county budget and approve financing for a Mount Nittany Medical Center project. The meeting includes votes on several grant applications and service contracts for county departments.

• Adoption of 2026 Tentative County Budget totaling $119,962,000
• Resolution 19 of 2025 regarding financing for Mount Nittany Medical Center
• Grant application for Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant for $111,885.99
• Grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative for $130,000
• Contract addendum with Abacus Data Systems, Inc. (CARET) for $3,600

The Board unanimously adopted the 2026 tentative county budget totaling $119,962,000. It also unanimously approved Resolution 19 of 2025 to finance a project for Mount Nittany Medical Center and ratified an emergency placement agreement for a child. Several contracts and grant applications were approved or placed on the consent agenda.

• Adopted 2026 tentative county budget ($119,962,000) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2025 financing Mount Nittany Medical Center – unanimous
• Approved Contract Addendum No. 2 with Abacus Data Systems ($3,600) – unanimous
• Approved Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole grant ($111,885.99) – unanimous
• Approved Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative grant ($130,000) – unanimous
• Added Carahsoft Technology Corp contract ($48,109.92) to next week’s Consent Agenda – unanimous
• Approved Revision 1 to Human Services Block Grant FY 23‑24 ($6,428,497 total) – unanimous
• Ratified emergency placement single‑case agreement for a child – unanimous

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will meet to discuss and approve a funding option for PCHIPC 2026. The body will also review an open enrollment recap and discuss reviving a weight loss program using GPL-1 compound.

• Approval of PCHIPC 2026 funding option
• Discussion on reviving weight loss program (GPL-1 compound)
• Open Enrollment recap

The Trust approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It elected the 90% funding option for the PCHIPC program for 2026. The Board also approved continuing the Revive Health Weight Loss program at the revised cost for 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 EBT minutes – unanimous
• Elected 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2026 – unanimous
• Continued Revive Health Weight Loss program at higher cost for 2026 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 p.m. – unanimous

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet on November 21, 2025 to approve the September 26, 2025 meeting minutes and hear updates. The board will review a Regional Veterans Court update and consider the 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Programs Plan along with a letter of support for its grant application. Additional agenda items include grant updates, updates on the Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE, and Reentry initiatives, and scheduling future meeting dates.

• Approve September 26, 2025 CJAB meeting minutes
• Regional Veterans Court update presented by Ryan Smeltzer
• Consider the 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Programs Plan
• Letter of support for 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program grant application
• Grants update and updates on Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE, and Reentry initiatives

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will conduct a Casting of Lots on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The event will be held in the ground‑floor flex space of the Community Services Building at 502 E Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Members of the public may attend but must enter through the main entrance on Howard Street and pass through security.

• Casting of Lots – Friday, Nov 21 2025, 12:00 PM, Community Services Building, 502 E Howard St.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2026 requested budget. The meeting includes a discussion on PSU in-kind funds for the Penn State Cooperative Extension.

• 2026 Requested Budget Final Review
• PSU In-Kind funds for Penn State Cooperative Extension

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2026 budget outlook, including PSU in‑kind funds, personnel cost increases, and potential new revenue sources. No formal approvals, denials, or amendments were voted on. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:08 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review interest earnings and financial reports for October. The body will also discuss budget contingencies and provide an update on the 2024 audit.

• Approval of October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2024 Audit update
• October interest earnings
• October financial report
• Budget contingencies update

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on October 30, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Finance Committee minutes from Oct. 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 13 meeting, adopt a proclamation for County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week, and consider two resolutions to apply for DCED Local Share Account Statewide Grants, including a $750,000 application for Willowbank Building renovations. The board will also approve several personnel appointments and promotions, and will vote on multiple contracts and consent‑agenda items. All actions require board approval at this meeting.

• Adopt Resolution 17 to apply for a $750,000 DCED grant for Willowbank Building renovation
• Adopt Resolution 18 to apply for a DCED grant in partnership with Centre County PAWS
• Approve contract with ThisGen, Inc. for $5,000 9‑1‑1 AI dispatcher training (Dec 1 2025‑Dec 31 2026)
• Approve contract renewal with Miller Kistler & Campbell, Inc. at $175 per hour (Nov 20 2025‑Dec 31 2026)
• Approve contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 for cleaning services (Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2027)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting and adopted Proclamation 58 designating November 16‑22 as County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week. It also adopted Resolutions 17 and 18 to apply for DCED Local Share Account grants totaling $1.65 M for county and PAWS facility renovations. Numerous personnel appointments and contracts were approved, including a $5,000 AI‑training contract for 911 dispatchers and a $1,566,333 mental‑health services contract. The consent agenda and meeting were then unanimously approved and adjourned.

• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 58 for County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17 to apply for $750,000 DCED grant for Willowbank Building renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18 to apply for $900,000 DCED grant with Centre County PAWS (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel and funding items (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 contract with ThisGen, Inc. for 9‑1‑1 AI dispatcher training (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,566,333 contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for mental‑health services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will first vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will then consider personnel actions for the Magisterial District Courts, including a rate increase for Jailyn I. Figueroa and a promotion with a new rate for Tiffany Hogue. Finally, the board will decide on staffing changes in Risk Management, creating two part‑time custodial positions and eliminating one full‑time custodial position.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from Thursday, November 13, 2025.
• Approve hourly rate $18.60 for Jailyn I. Figueroa, effective November 24, 2025.
• Approve promotion of Tiffany Hogue to full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary with hourly rate $19.35, effective November 24, 2025.
• Approve creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers (p.c. #11218 & #11219) with a 2025 salary budget impact of $1,808 and annualized impact of $47,011.
• Approve elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker (p.c. #11212) with a 2025 salary savings of $1,525 and annualized savings of $39,641.

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It then unanimously approved a new $18.60/hour rate for Jailyn I. Figueroa, a promotion and salary increase for Tiffany Hogue, the creation of two part‑time custodial workers, and the elimination of one full‑time custodial worker. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved November 13 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $18.60/hour rate for Jailyn I. Figueroa (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and $19.35/hour salary for Tiffany Hodge (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers, $1,808 2025 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker, $1,525 2025 budget savings (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will vote to approve the minutes from its October 29, 2025 meeting. A presentation on ERAP II housing projects will be given by Faith. The task force will discuss the tentative Housing Summit scheduled for December 17, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building. The meeting will also set the date for the next task force session.

• Approve minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on ERAP II housing projects (Faith)
• Tentative Housing Summit on December 17, 2025 at Centre County Human Services Building
• Schedule the next Housing Task Force meeting

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. The group scheduled the Housing Summit for March 4, 2026, with an alternate date of April 8, 2026. The next task‑force meeting was set for January 7, 2026, and the session was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Housing Summit for March 4, 2026 (alternate April 8, 2026)
• Set next Housing Task Force meeting for Jan 7, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 12:58 p.m.

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will approve minutes from its November 6, 7 and 10 meetings. It will canvass any overseas or military ballots and additional mail‑in/absentee ballots that included ID. The board will receive a report on the 2% audit and then certify the results of the November 4, 2025 municipal election.

• Approve minutes from the November 6, November 7, and November 10, 2025 meetings
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots with proof of identification (if any)
• Receive report on the 2% audit
• Certify the November 4, 2025 municipal election results

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 7 and 10 meetings. It accepted one overseas/military ballot and certified the November 4 municipal election results with that ballot included. Two absentee ballots lacking required ID were rejected. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:22 PM.

• Approved minutes from Nov 6, 7 & 10 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted one overseas/military ballot (unanimous)
• Certified November 4, 2025 municipal election results with added ballot (unanimous)
• Rejected two absentee ballots due to missing ID (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:22 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and adopt three resolutions to apply for state grant funding totaling $1,217,210 for local projects. It will also approve several contracts, including a $4,650 pavilion removal, a $65,790 janitorial services renewal, a $750,000 library grant MOU, and a $1,566,333 mental‑health services contract. Additional items include reviewing the 2026 liquid fuels fee allocation and confirming reappointments for various authorities.

• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 Board meeting
• Adopt Resolution 14 ($250,000), Resolution 15 ($217,210) and Resolution 16 ($750,000) for state grant applications
• Approve contract with G&R Excavating and Demolition for $4,650 to remove pavilion and storage building
• Approve contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 for cleaning services
• Approve contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for $1,566,333 mental‑health services

The Board adopted Resolutions 14, 15 and 16 to apply for state grants of $250,000 for the Stage at Talleyrand project, $217,210 for Centre Care vehicle and equipment, and $750,000 for Centre Hall Library renovations. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the County Library and Historical Museum, a contract with G&R Excavating for pavilion removal, and renewals of cleaning and mental‑health service contracts. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 county meeting schedule and added the related contracts to the November 20 consent agenda. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 14 to apply for $250,000 grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 15 to apply for $217,210 grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 16 to apply for $750,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Centre County Library and Historical Museum (unanimous)
• Approved contract with G&R Excavating for pavilion removal ($4,650) (unanimous)
• Approved Citiclean Janitorial Services contract up to $65,790 (unanimous)
• Approved Centre for Community Resources contract $1,566,333 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County meeting schedule (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a tabled preliminary subdivision plan for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run. The body will also consider nine time extension requests for various land developments and subdivisions. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this cycle.

• Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 49 residential lots in Benner Township
• 9 time extension requests for projects including Benner Mills Townhomes and Nittany Business Park
• Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development declared null and void
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. A motion removed the Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run plan from the table. The board then granted conditional preliminary approval of that subdivision plan, pending engineering review and township signatures. The commission also approved a series of ninety‑day time‑extension requests for multiple subdivision and land‑development applications.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (motion carried)
• Removed Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run Preliminary Subdivision Plan from the table (motion carried)
• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run, subject to Benner Township Engineer review and township approvals (motion carried)
• Approved November time‑extension requests for nine subdivision/land‑development applications (motion carried)
• Declared Belle Rose Townhomes plan null and void due to non‑receipt (noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (motion carried)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of reports on population, work release, medical and mental‑health services, as well as updates from CentrePeace and the Prison Society. No specific policy actions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025
• Warden’s Report
• Population Report
• Work Release Report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The board unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. No policy items were acted on. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 9:12 AM.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting and adopt Proclamation 57 naming November 2025 as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Commissioners will vote on multiple personnel funding actions, including two new Corrections Officers and several Human Services positions, as well as a voluntary demotion and other staff appointments. The meeting includes approvals of several contracts and grants, such as a $45,500 9‑1‑1 Center services contract, a $205 Coroner scheduling contract, a $100,000 PHARE housing grant with a $15,000 county match, and certification to receive $282,356.44 in Pennsylvania opioid settlement funds.

• Approve $45,500 contract with Mission Critical Partners for 9‑1‑1 Center workforce and telephone line assessment (Dec 1 2025 – Nov 30 2026).
• Approve $205 contract with Whentowork, LLC for Coroner’s Office on‑call scheduling (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2026).
• Approve $100,000 PHARE grant (state $85,000, county match $15,000) for Housing Supports Program (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2028).
• Approve certification to receive $282,356.44 Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement funds for 2025.
• Approve funding for two full‑time Corrections Officers (salary savings $912 in 2025, $12,640 annualized in 2026).

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 57 naming November 2025 as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. It also approved several personnel appointments and funding requests, a contract for the Coroner’s Office, a $100,000 PHARE housing grant with a $15,000 county match, and certification to receive $282,356.44 from the Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 57 declaring November 2025 Elks Veterans Remembrance Month (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisitions for two full‑time Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved three C&YS personnel appointments and funding items (unanimous)
• Approved two MH/ID/EI personnel changes and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Whentowork, LLC for Coroner’s Office scheduling ($205) (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 PHARE grant ($100,000) and $15,000 county match for Housing Supports (unanimous)
• Approved certification form for $282,356.44 Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It will also approve hourly salary rates for two personnel: Makaiah M. Watson at $18.60 per hour effective November 17, 2025, and Brianna N. Boreman at $21.09 per hour effective November 24, 2025. The approval for Watson includes a $100 budget saving for 2025 and an annualized $2,576 saving for 2026.

• Approve minutes from the Salary Board meeting held on October 30, 2025
• Approve hourly rate $18.60 for Makaiah M. Watson, effective November 17, 2025
• Approve hourly rate $21.09 for Brianna N. Boreman, effective November 24, 2025
• Record salary budget savings of $100 for 2025 and $2,576 annualized for 2026 for Watson’s position

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved the hourly rate of $18.60 for Makaiah Watson as a full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary, and the hourly rate of $21.09 for Brianna Boreman as a full‑time Paralegal for the District Attorney. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 30, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $18.60/hour rate for Makaiah Watson, full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $21.09/hour rate for Brianna Boreman, full‑time District Attorney Paralegal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 14, 2025, meeting. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Perry Giovanelli of PFM Asset Management regarding the 3Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results.

• Approval of August 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management 3Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results presentation

The board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 13, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:39 PM (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will review the July, September and October 2025 minutes. Committee reports from the Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review panels will be presented. The council will consider old business, new business including state updates, and a rolling agenda, followed by comments from administrators and members.

• Review minutes for July, September, and October 2025 (August meeting canceled)
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report
• Independent Grievance Review Panel report

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its Nov 4 meeting, review overseas and military ballots, and canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots that included ID. It will then pre‑certify the unofficial results of the Nov 4 municipal election to the State Department. Election audit and official result certification dates are also announced.

• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots with proof of ID (if any)
• Pre‑certify unofficial results for the November 4, 2025 municipal election to the Department of State
• Announce a 2% statistical audit on November 13 and official result certification on November 18

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It accepted one mail‑in ballot and pre‑certified the unofficial results of the November 4 municipal election to the Department of State. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:56 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approve November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accept one mail‑in ballot (unanimous)
• Pre‑certify unofficial municipal election results to the State (unanimous)
• Adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to process various types of ballots from the municipal election. This includes the adjudication and tabulation of mail-in, provisional, and military/civilian overseas ballots. The Board will also select precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots.

• Canvass and tabulate mail-in Election Day ballots
• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-in ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• Selection of precincts for 2% Statistical Audit of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Canvass and tabulate Military/Civilian Overseas ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections met on November 6‑7, 2025 and took several actions on contested ballots. It unanimously rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57, corrected a ballot in Precinct 73 to partial status, and accepted the provisional ballots with those corrections. Earlier, the Board also rejected three naked absentee ballots, accepted 29 of 30 date‑issue ballots while rejecting one, accepted a ballot with envelope marking, rejected three secrecy‑envelope ballots, and recreated and counted 13 overseas ballots.

• Rejected three “naked” absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 30 date‑issue ballots, then counted 29 and rejected 1 naked ballot (unanimous)
• Accepted one ballot with envelope marking (unanimous)
• Rejected three ballots containing only secrecy envelopes (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 13 overseas ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57 (unanimous)
• Corrected a ballot in Precinct 73 to partial status (unanimous)
• Accepted provisional ballots with corrections (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will review and tabulate absentee, mail‑in, provisional, and overseas ballots. It will select precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in‑person Election Day ballots and set dates to certify both unofficial and official results. The agenda outlines the timeline for these actions through November 18, 2025.

• Adjudicate and tabulate civilian absentee and mail‑in ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• Choose precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in‑person Election Day ballots
• Certify unofficial results on November 10, 2025
• Certify official results on November 18, 2025

The Board voted unanimously on several ballot adjudications: it rejected three naked absentee ballots, accepted 30 ballots with envelope date issues (counting 29 after finding one also naked), accepted one ballot with a permissible envelope mark, rejected three ballots that contained only a secrecy envelope, and approved the recreation and counting of one ADA mail‑in ballot and 13 overseas ballots. It also rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57, corrected a ballot in Precinct 73, and accepted the provisional ballots with those corrections.

• Rejected three naked absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 30 date‑issue ballots, then counted 29 and rejected 1 naked ballot (unanimous)
• Accepted one ballot with envelope marking (unanimous)
• Rejected three ballots that contained only a secrecy envelope (unanimous)
• Approved recreation and counting of one ADA mail‑in ballot (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 13 military/civilian overseas ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57 (unanimous)
• Corrected ballot in Precinct 73 and accepted provisional ballots with corrections (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss an outreach plan and review marketing training provided by Right + Good Consulting. Members are tasked with identifying organizational approval processes for sharing LICC content online.

• Review of Community Engagement + Marketing Training by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting
• Discussion on creating an outreach plan and tracking success metrics
• Local Interagency Coordinating Council Agreement signatures

The council appointed Central Intermediate Unit 10 as the new LICC treasurer and approved a $450 invoice for Rebecca Gramala’s community‑engagement training. It confirmed that LICC may pay a person to manage its social media and agreed to develop a family‑engagement outreach plan using email newsletters, flyers with QR codes, and a contact list of daycare and church partners. Members were asked to bring distribution‑site lists to the Dec 3 meeting.

• Central Intermediate Unit 10 appointed as new LICC treasurer
• Approved $450 invoice for Rebecca Gramala’s community engagement and marketing training
• Confirmed LICC may pay someone to manage its social media
• Agreed to create a family‑engagement outreach plan with email newsletters, flyers with QR codes, and a contact list of daycare and church partners
• Tasked Ann Cathcart and Annie Smith with identifying personnel to run and monitor the LICC social media page
• Requested all members bring a list of information‑distribution sites to the Dec 3 meeting

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider several items related to the upcoming municipal election. It will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and review the schedule for canvassing, auditing, and certifying election results. The board will also discuss live‑stream links for ballot‑tabulation meetings and the 2 % statistical audit of in‑person ballots.

• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Review and adopt the election canvassing and certification schedule (Nov 6, 7, 10, 13, 18, 2025)
• Provide CNET live‑stream links for the November 6 and November 7 ballot‑tabulation meetings
• Conduct a 2 % statistical audit of in‑person ballots on November 13, 2025 at Community Services Building, room G004
• Public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Board then recessed the meeting at 6:02 AM, also unanimously. It scheduled a resumption on November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM and adjourned at that time, again unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 6:02 AM (unanimous)
• Resumed and adjourned meeting on Nov 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts, including 911 emergency communication optimization and snow removal. The meeting includes a consent agenda for mental health and intellectual disability service agreements.

• Proposal with Mission Critical Partners for 911 Center optimization: $45,500
• Snow removal contract with Aaron Bailey for Philipsburg MDJ office: not to exceed $8,500
• Contract addendum with Service Access and Management, Inc: increase of $104,038
• Agreement with ARC of Centre County for intellectual disability services: $99,300
• Contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for mental health services: $50,000

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. It also approved three contracts: a $45,500 911 emergency‑communication services contract, an $8,500 snow‑removal contract for the Philipsburg office, and a $2,500 addendum for Bradford Recovery Center. The consent agenda added $104,038 to Human Services contracts, raising the total to $2,630,099, and the Board cancelled the November 25 meeting.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 911 emergency communication contract $45,500 (unanimous)
• Approved snow removal contract with Aaron Bailey up to $8,500 (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Millerton Acquisition Sub, LLC dba Bradford Recovery Center $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda adding $104,038 to Human Services contracts, new total $2,630,099 (unanimous)
• Approved additional Human Services contracts: $99,300 ARC agreement and $50,000 Centre for Community Resources renewal (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated October 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting on November 25, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider and vote on several personnel actions. It will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will approve a promotion and salary increase for Shelby Podliski, changing his title from MDJ Secretary to MDJ Office Supervisor 1, raising his hourly rate from $19.74 to $21.09, with a 2025 budget impact of $242 and an annualized impact of $3,020. It will also approve a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard with no change in pay.

• Approve the minutes from the Salary Board meeting held on October 16, 2025.
• Approve promotion and salary increase for Shelby Podliski (MDJ Secretary to MDJ Office Supervisor 1), hourly rate $19.74 → $21.09, 2025 budget impact $242, annualized $3,020.
• Approve lateral transfer for Tommi Howard (Paralegal, District Attorney) with no change in pay.

The Salary Board approved the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the promotion and title change for Shelby Podliski, raising her hourly rate to $21.09. The board approved a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard with no pay change. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and title change for Shelby Podliski to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer for Tommi Howard to full‑time Paralegal (80 hrs) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 AM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The body will discuss the draft 2024 Audited Finance Statement and review September's interest earnings and financial reports. An update on budget contingencies is also scheduled.

• Draft 2024 Audited Finance Statement
• September interest earnings
• September financial report
• Budget contingencies update

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. The motion was made by Controller Moser, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 25, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting and a series of personnel appointments and funding requests across several departments. Items include new Corrections Officers, a 911 Dispatcher trainee, an Administrative Assistant for Transportation, and District Attorney staff. The board will also adopt a new Vendor Management policy for Information Technology Services.

• Approve appointment of three full‑time Corrections Officers at $22.15/hour (budget impact $4,382 for 2025 each).
• Approve appointment of Jessica M. Lyter as full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee at $22.32/hour (budget savings $209 for 2025).
• Approve funding and personnel requisition for a full‑time Administrative Assistant, Transportation (budget impact $6,546 for 2025).
• Approve Vendor Management policy for Information Technology Services, effective October 30, 2025.
• Approve funding and personnel requisitions for District Attorney paralegal positions (budget savings $750 and impact $5,466 for 2025).

The Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a series of personnel appointments and funding across multiple departments, including corrections, elections, emergency communications, human services, transportation, veterans affairs, risk management, weights & measures, judicial and district attorney offices. The Board also adopted a new Vendor Management policy. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of temporary Elections Worker Diane Lomison (unanimous)
• Approved 911 job‑title change and appointment of Dispatcher trainee Jessica Lyter (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Human Services caseworker Jacob Hillard (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Transportation Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion and title change for Ashley Brownson to Veterans Affairs clerk (unanimous)
• Approved new Vendor Management policy (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will vote to approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on project status and note that the October 15 housing summit at the Centre County Human Services Building will be rescheduled pending state budget approval. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project status update (old business)
• Reschedule Housing Summit originally set for October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building
• Schedule next Housing Task Force meeting
• Public comment period at start of meeting

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. A tentative date of December 17, 2025 was set for the Housing Summit, pending state budget approval. The next task force meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tentatively set Housing Summit for Dec 17, 2025 (subject to state budget)
• Scheduled next Housing Task Force meeting for Nov 19, 2025, 12:00‑1:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will adopt Resolution 13 of 2025 concerning the delayed Commonwealth Budget and adopt two proclamations naming November 2025 as Military Appreciation Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Board will also approve several contract authorizations for capital projects, transportation services, and human services, and will approve the consent agenda items and other routine actions.

• Adopt Resolution 13 of 2025 addressing the delayed Commonwealth Budget
• Approve contract with Dan Willis Architecture for accessibility audit, not to exceed $11,000
• Approve change orders with Hallstrom Clark Electric totaling $25,835 for fire pump work at the Community Services Building
• Approve contract with White Diamond Express, LLC for out‑of‑county trips: $60 minimum fee and $2.90 per loaded mile (Nov 1 2025‑Oct 31 2030)
• Approve intergovernmental housing agreement for Centre County Correctional Facility at $75 per inmate per day (Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2027)

The Board approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting and adopted Resolution 13 urging the Commonwealth to pass the state budget. It also adopted two proclamations designating November 2025 as Military Appreciation Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Several contracts were approved, including capital‑project work, a transportation service contract, and items added to the consent agenda. An appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the weekly check run were also approved.

• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13 urging state budget passage (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 55 declaring November 2025 Military Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 56 declaring November 2025 National Family Caregivers Month (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project contracts: accessibility audit (≤$11,000), Hallstrom Clark Electric change orders ($25,835), McCrossin demolition/change order net $4,514 (unanimous)
• Approved White Diamond Express contract for out‑of‑county trips (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: intergovernmental housing agreement, Eagle Valley Personal Care Home agreement, Clearfield Aging contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Randi Snook to Local Emergency Planning Committee (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to discuss new business and review administrative reports. The board is scheduled to open proposals for the Ishler Subdivision.

• Opening of Ishler Subdivision Proposals
• Determination of 2026 Meeting Dates

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will vote on several benefit items for the 2026 plan year. Items include approving the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limit, the Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution amount, Aetna health‑insurance renewal rates, and overall employee contribution rates. The agenda also lists discussion of pet insurance and renewal proposals for life insurance and short‑term disability, though no amounts are specified.

• Approve FSA limit amount for 2026 (amount not specified)
• Approve HSA contribution amount for 2026 (amount not specified)
• Approve Aetna renewal rates for 2026 (rates not specified)
• Approve employee contribution rates for 2026 (rates not specified)
• Discuss pet insurance and life/short‑term disability renewal proposals

The Employee Benefits Trust voted unanimously to move both County‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage to the One America provider. The board also approved increasing the 2026 HSA contribution to $750 and raising the 2026 FSA maximum to $2,500. Additional unanimous actions included maintaining retiree contributions, offering employee‑paid pet insurance, and continuing the three‑year rolling average for health‑insurance rate calculations.

• Approved transfer of County‑paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability to One America (unanimous)
• Approved increase of 2026 HSA contribution from $500 to $750 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of 2026 FSA maximum from $2,250 to $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining the same monthly retiree contribution for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved offering Pet Insurance with employees paying 100% of cost (unanimous)
• Approved continuing use of the 3‑year rolling average for health‑insurance rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:44 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to finalize administrative roles for the 2025 Municipal Election. This includes appointing the official count board and designating specific individuals to administer oaths.

• Appointment of Board of Elections and staff as the official count board and Provisional Ballot Board
• Resolution 2 of 2025 to appoint John Franek Jr., Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, and Susan Knell to administer oaths
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously appointed the Board of Elections and staff as the official count and provisional ballot board for the 2025 municipal election and adopted Resolution 2 to name oath administrators. The next meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Board of Elections & staff as official count board for 2025 municipal election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2 of 2025 appointing oath administrators for 2025 municipal election (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Board of Elections meeting for November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will discuss several subdivision and land development proposals, including a preliminary plan for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run (49 residential lots) in Benner Township and a final plan for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 (50 residential lots) in Walker Township. A final land development plan for Valley Millworks Sawmill (one sawmill) in Marion Township will also be considered. The commission will review ten time‑extension requests for various commercial and industrial projects and a withdrawal of a detox center land‑development plan.

• Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run – Preliminary subdivision plan for 49 residential lots, Benner Township (CCPCDO File #58-25)
• Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 – Final subdivision plan for 50 residential lots, Walker Township (CCPCDO File #101-25)
• Valley Millworks Sawmill – Final land development plan for one sawmill, Marion Township (CCPCDO File #100-25)
• Ten time‑extension requests for projects such as Stuckey/Poole, Wawa, Dollar General, and others
• Withdrawal of St. Joseph Institute for Addiction – Detox Center land development plan, Taylor Township

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 minutes, tabled the Foxlane Homes preliminary subdivision plan for 30 days, and conditionally approved final plans for Shady Lane Estates and Valley Millworks Sawmill. It also approved a set of 90‑day time‑extension requests for several land‑development projects.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run preliminary subdivision plan for 30 days (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3, subject to engineer and township approvals (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Valley Millworks Sawmill, subject to engineer and township approvals (motion carried)
• Approved October time‑extension requests for multiple land‑development applications (motion carried)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear 2025 real estate appeals and render decisions on property valuations. The board will also continue a discussion regarding the disabled war veteran real estate tax exemption.

• Hear 2025 real estate appeals
• Render property valuation appeals
• Discuss disabled war veteran tax exemption

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for jail housing, asbestos abatement, and a $500,000 opioid response grant. The meeting also includes approving minutes, proclamations, and a consent agenda of facility and service contracts.

• Contract with McCrossin for $31,184.84 for asbestos abatement at Sheriff's Office
• Grant application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for up to $500,000
• Contract with Bellefonte Borough for vehicle transfer for $1.00
• Contract with TK Elevator for $188,122.10 for elevator maintenance
• Contract with Eduplaytion Station for $10,000 for childcare services

The Board unanimously approved the grant application for up to $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to support opioid and substance‑use treatment in the county correctional facility. It also approved a $31,184.84 asbestos‑abatement change order for the Sheriff’s Office and adopted two proclamations designating United Nations Day and Farm City Week. Additional items such as a $1 vehicle transfer to Bellefonte Borough and CNET livestream sponsorships were also approved.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14‑16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 53 declaring Oct 24, 2025 United Nations Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 54 declaring Nov 26‑Dec 3, 2025 Farm City Week (unanimous)
• Approved change order with McCrossin for asbestos abatement $31,184.84 (unanimous)
• Approved State Opioid Response Grant up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Bellefonte Borough for vehicle transfer $1.00 (unanimous)
• Added Eagle Valley Personal Care Home contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorships for municipal election and Board of Elections livestreams (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving personnel changes, including promotions for Hunter Granite and Joshua Cunningham, and the hiring of new staff for various departments.

• Approve promotion for Hunter Granite to Lieutenant at $26.56/hour
• Approve promotion for Joshua Cunningham to Assistant Public Defender at $35.35/hour
• Approve hiring for two on-call Vehicle Operators
• Approve hiring for two part-time Custodial Workers at $20.00/hour
• Approve hiring for an on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security

The board approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It then unanimously approved multiple personnel promotions, funding and hiring actions across departments such as corrections, human services, public defender, risk management, judicial and sheriff offices.

• Approved minutes from Oct 2 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Hunter Granite to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two on‑call Vehicle Operators (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joshua Cunningham to Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved three Risk Management part‑time custodial worker appointments and related funding (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of full‑time MDJ Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of on‑call Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will first vote to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a retroactive promotion and pay increase for Idriss Tchuinou, a new hourly rate for Anthony LaLota, and overtime pay rules for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and the Captain. The board will also vote on creating two on‑call vehicle operators and two part‑time custodial workers while eliminating one full‑time custodial position.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from October 2, 2025
• Approve the retroactive promotion and wage increase for Idriss Tchuinou to $21.09/hour effective Oct 13, 2025
• Approve the $21.09/hour rate for Anthony LaLota as full‑time Paralegal effective Oct 20, 2025
• Approve straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and the Captain, effective Oct 19, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025
• Approve creation of two on‑call Vehicle Operators and two part‑time Custodial Workers, and elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker, all effective Oct 16, 2025

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting and a series of personnel actions. These included a retroactive promotion for Idriss Tchuinou, a new hourly rate for Anthony LaLota, overtime pay rules for correctional facility staff, creation of two on‑call vehicle operators, and changes to custodial worker positions. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive promotion for Idriss Tchuinou (unanimous)
• Approved hourly rate for Anthony LaLota (unanimous)
• Approved straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants (unanimous)
• Approved straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Captain (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two on‑call Vehicle Operators (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several old‑business items, including the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) and a nomination for secretary. New business includes a member application from Randi Snook. The meeting also features hazmat team reports and liaison updates from PEMA, DEP, EPA, and local facilities.

• Review and approval of July 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP)
• Nomination and election of Secretary
• Member application – Randi Snook
• Hazmat Teams Report – Centre Region Hazmat and Eagle Towing & Recovery

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 county budget, including personnel requests and annual allocations. The meeting will also establish a tentative schedule for future budget work sessions.

• 2026 County Budget discussion
• Personnel Requests
• Annual Allocations
• Budget Meeting Schedule

The Board approved numerous personnel and wage requests, including a new on‑call deputy coroner, a step increase for correctional facility leaders, and reclassifications in the District Attorney and Risk Management offices. It also decided not to raise Chief Deputy Coroner rates and rejected the Fly State College Fund proposal due to budget uncertainties. Several items were deferred pending additional information.

• Approved second Deputy Coroner on‑call position (48 hrs/month)
• Approved one‑step wage increase for Correctional Facility Captain and Lieutenants
• Approved reclassification of two District Attorney positions to 40 hrs
• Approved creation of concrete/mason technician position (Facilities Management)
• Approved retention of senior transportation advisor through 2026 (Planning Office)
• Approved reclassification of Risk Management custodial supervisor to exempt status
• Denied the Fly State College Fund creation request
• Decided not to increase Chief Deputy Coroner rates

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will review items for the 2026 county budget, including Corrections, Cooperative Extension, Court Administration, Probation, and Domestic Relations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates to the schedule for upcoming budget work sessions. No final actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 County Budget – Corrections
• 2026 County Budget – Cooperative Extension
• 2026 County Budget – Court Administration
• 2026 County Budget – Probation
• 2026 County Budget – Domestic Relations

The Board moved into an Executive Session at 9:42 AM to discuss a personnel issue, then reconvened at 9:52 AM. Later, the Board unanimously recessed the meeting at 10:50 AM and resumed at 12:58 PM. No substantive budget or policy decisions were approved.

• Moved into Executive Session (unanimous vote)
• Recessed the meeting (unanimous vote)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will meet to review the Director's report and previous minutes. The committee will discuss the Ethel Beaver Fund and plans for Christmas.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Plans for Christmas

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will review updates to the 2026 County Budget, including categories such as Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol, and Transportation. They will also present a tentative schedule for upcoming budget work sessions and related meetings through December 2025. Public comment will be accepted at the start of the meeting, and agenda additions require a majority vote under Act 65 of 2021.

• Review of 2026 County Budget categories (Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol, Transportation)
• Tentative schedule for budget-related meetings: Oct 15, Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 2, 2025
• Public comment period permitted per the Sunshine Act
• Agenda additions require a majority vote per Act 65 of 2021
• No specific contracts, ordinances, or rezoning items listed

The Board of Commissioners recessed the work session unanimously at 11:57 AM. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates on 2026 budget requests for Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, and Transportation, with no formal approvals, denials, or tabling recorded.

• Recessed meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting, adopt two proclamations recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and consider several contract actions. Key actions include approving a $13,989 change order with Watkins Security, LLC, and adding multiple contracts to the next week’s consent agenda, notably a $1,849,791 renewal with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for mental‑health services. The board will also approve the weekly consent agenda, the October 10 check run, and discuss upcoming budget work sessions and public announcements.

• $1,849,791 contract renewal with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for mental‑health services
• $188,122.10 service and maintenance contract with TK Elevator for eleven county elevators
• $13,989 change order with Watkins Security, LLC to relocate five access control doors
• $17,924 purchase and installation of a new garage door for the Centre County Correctional Facility
• $10,000 childcare contract with Eduplaytion Station for children in foster care

The Board approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting, adopted Proclamation 51 for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Proclamation 52 for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and approved a $13,989 change order to relocate five access‑control doors. It also moved several facility and human‑services contracts to next week’s consent agenda, approved the environmental review for Strawberry Fields, Inc., and approved the week’s consent agenda and check run.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 51 declaring October 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 52 declaring October 2025 Down Syndrome Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Watkins Security, LLC for $13,989 to relocate five access‑control doors (unanimous)
• Added Facilities contracts (TK Elevator, Berkshire Systems Group, S.A. Comunale) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Overhead Door Company garage‑door contract for the Correctional Facility to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Eduplaytion Station childcare contract for foster‑care children to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Environmental Review for Strawberry Fields, Inc. (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the renewal of the PCHIPC contract. The agenda also includes time for public comment and open discussion.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025
• Consider renewal of PCHIPC
• Public comment period
• Open discussion

The Employee Benefits Trust approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The trustees then unanimously voted to adjourn the October 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the Warden’s and facility reports on population, work release, medical services, and mental‑health services. It will discuss a follow‑up on the recreation feasibility study and a policy update concerning changes to the law library. Additional items include monthly criminal‑justice planning and community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025
• Recreation feasibility study follow‑up
• Policy update – law library changes
• Monthly criminal‑justice planning report
• Community updates: CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the policy to add the law library to all tablets at no extra cost. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved law library addition to tablets (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to consider old business and a series of reports. New business includes a September report from the Pennsylvania Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention and updates on federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol legislation. Committee reports from four sub‑committees will also be presented, and the public may comment on agenda items.

• Minutes of July & September 2025 (the August meeting was canceled)
• Committee Reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• New Business: September Report from the PA Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention
• Federal and State D&A‑related legislative updates
• Rolling Agenda

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear 2025 real estate appeals and render decisions. The body will also discuss a proposed August 1 deadline for appeals and disabled war veteran tax exemptions.

• Discussion on revising appeal deadline to August 1
• Discussion on disabled war veteran tax exemption
• Hearing of 2025 real estate appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions
• Approval of April 8, 2025 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from recent meetings, adopt proclamations for 'Centre County Protects Kids Month' and 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month', and authorize several contracts for housing, mental health services, and facility maintenance.

• Adopt proclamations for 'Centre County Protects Kids Month' and 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month'
• Authorize $56,160 contract for District Attorney's Prosecutors Management Systems
• Authorize $1.85M contract renewal for mental health services with Strawberry Fields, Inc.
• Authorize $14,072.40 contract for mail machine at Community Services Building
• Approve budget amendment moving $118,000 in Children & Youth Services funds

The Board unanimously adopted two proclamations naming October as Centre County Protects Kids Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It also adopted resolutions appointing a Local Fair Housing Officer and a Section 504 Compliance Officer. A $118,000 budget amendment and the environmental review for the Acres Project were approved. Six mental‑health service contracts totaling $2.89 M were added to next week’s consent agenda and the consent agenda items were approved.

• Adopted Proclamation 49 of 2025 – Centre County Protects Kids Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 50 of 2025 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2025 appointing Betsy Barndt as Local Fair Housing Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2025 appointing Krista Davis as Section 504 Compliance Officer (unanimous)
• Approved $118,000 budget amendment moving funds within FY 24/25 Act 148 report (unanimous)
• Approved environmental review for the Acres Project (unanimous)
• Added six mental‑health service contracts totaling $2.89 M to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda, including contract renewals and addenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 18 meeting and adopt a proclamation for "Support your Local Chamber of Commerce Day." It will also approve a series of personnel funding and title changes across several departments, including corrections, conservation, emergency services, human services, risk management, the controller's office, and the district attorney's office. Additionally, the board will adopt revisions to the Classification and Compensation policy, engage the law firm Margolis Edelstein for civil matters, and approve a $2,000 grant for the County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant.

• Approve $2,000 grant for County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant (Oct 2 2025–Jun 30 2026)
• Approve funding for Lieutenant, Correctional Facility – salary impact $12,433 for 2025
• Approve funding for Fiscal Technician‑Conservation – salary impact $8,836 for 2025
• Approve funding for two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management – salary impact $8,351 for 2025
• Approve engagement with law offices of Margolis Edelstein for civil matters

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and adopted Proclamation 48 designating October 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. It approved funding and personnel requisitions for several positions, including a full‑time Lieutenant at the Correctional Facility and a 911 Dispatcher trainee. The Board also approved a $2,000 grant for the County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant and updated the Classification and Compensation policy.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 48 of 2025 for Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Lieutenant, Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved title change and funding for Fiscal Technician‑Conservation (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full‑time 911 Dispatcher trainee (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and funding for two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive funding and personnel requisition for Payroll Coordinator, Controller (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant ($2,000) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with a public comment period. They will review any agenda additions under Act 65 and discuss the 2026 County Budget items for facilities and capital projects. A tentative schedule of upcoming budget work sessions through December 2025 is also presented.

• Public comment period (up to five minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of 2026 County Budget – Facilities
• Discussion of 2026 County Budget – Capital Projects
• Presentation of tentative budget work session schedule (Oct 7 – Dec 2, 2025)
• Review of Act 65 requirements for adding items to the agenda

The Work Session discussed the 2026 County budget for Facilities and Capital Projects, but no formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 2:18 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The board will first vote to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and vote on a series of personnel actions, including a voluntary demotion for Carl Gemmati, a promotion for Julee Smith Rote, a new rate for Sarah Grimm, and revisions to the 2025 non‑union wage scale. The board will also approve a reclassification and two new part‑time custodial positions in Risk Management. Each action includes specified salary budget impacts for 2025 and projected impacts for 2026.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from September 18, 2025
• Approve Carl Gemmati’s voluntary demotion with a 2025 budget impact of $717
• Approve Julee Smith Rote’s promotion with a 2025 budget impact of $3,830
• Approve the revised 2025 non‑union wage scale adding grade SG‑03(PTCW)
• Approve Risk Management reclassification and two part‑time custodial workers with a 2025 budget impact of $8,351

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and a series of personnel actions, including a demotion in the Courts, a promotion in the Controllers, a new rate for a Recorder of Deeds clerk, and revisions to the non‑union wage scale. It also reclassified a full‑time custodial worker and created two part‑time custodial positions in Risk Management. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion of Carl Gemmati (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Julee Smith Rote (unanimous)
• Approved salary rate for Sarah Grimm (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2025 non‑union wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of full‑time Custodial Worker, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 AM (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual training session instead of its regular monthly meeting. The session focuses on Community Engagement and Marketing Training.

• 90-minute training presentation by Rebekah Grmela

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council replaced its regular business meeting with a training session on community engagement and marketing presented by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting. The session covered marketing strategies, inclusive communications, and use of social media, email, and technology tools. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several capital project change orders and transportation grants. The meeting includes approvals for human services contracts and appointments to county authorities.

• Purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit vans and one 2025 Chrysler Voyager for $296,722
• Change orders for Community Services Building renovations and parking totaling $1,076,790
• Consulting contract with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for internal control evaluation up to $75,000
• Contract renewal with People R’ Us Community Residential Services, Inc. for $160,000
• Proclamation 47 of 2025 designating October 9, 2025, as a 'Day of Caring'

The Board adopted Proclamation 47 declaring October 9, 2025 a “Day of Caring.” It approved the PennDOT Public Transportation Capital Grant and the purchase of two Ford Transit vans and related equipment. Several capital project change orders and the weekly consent agenda were also approved.

• Adopted Proclamation 47 of 2025 proclaiming Oct 9 as “Day of Caring.”
• Approved PennDOT Public Transportation Capital Grant agreement ($285,000).
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit vans, two TSI camera systems, and one 2025 Chrysler Voyager van ($296,722).
• Approved change orders with McCrossin for roof hatch ladder and sink trench drain ($9,609.20).
• Approved FY 24‑25 fourth quarter Drug and Alcohol report.
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda.
• Approved appointments and reappointments for Recycling & Refuse Authority, Housing Authority, and Ag Land Preservation Board.
• Approved the check run dated September 26, 2025.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the 2024 audit. It will review the interest earnings and financial report for August 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• 2024 audit update
• Interest earnings for August 2025
• Financial report for August 2025

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote after a motion by Treasurer Colleen Kennedy and a second by Controller Jason Moser. No other actions were decided during the session. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Dershem.

• Approved August 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board will approve the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss old business including a surveyor update and guideline revisions. New business includes a proposal to change the meeting time and a review of the Campbell Subdivision request. The meeting also provides time for public comment and a coordinator report on farm progress and a Halfmoon Township meeting.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Surveyor update and discussion of guidelines
• Proposal to change the regular meeting time
• Review of Campbell Subdivision request
• Coordinator’s report on farm progress and Halfmoon Township meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 County Budget, including annual allocations and personnel requests. They will also present a tentative schedule for upcoming budget‑related meetings in October, November, and December 2025. Public comment will be accepted at the start of the session and before each official action.

• 2026 County Budget – Annual Allocations
• 2026 County Budget – Personnel Requests
• Tentative budget meeting schedule (Oct 2, Oct 7, Oct 14‑15, Nov 13, Dec 2)
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Additions to agenda governed by Act 65 of 2021

The Board approved placeholder funding for 2026, including $15,000 for Downtown Bellefonte Inc., $2,000 for three local fire companies, $3,000 for Bellefonte EMS, and a $50,000 cap for the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation. It also approved several personnel requests, such as the Aging Department regrade and hour increase, the Conservation District position, and Risk Management grade changes. Other personnel requests were sent back for more information and will be revisited at future meetings.

• Allocated $15,000 to Downtown Bellefonte Inc. for 2026
• Allocated $2,000 to Logan, Undine, and Pleasant Gap fire companies for 2026
• Allocated $3,000 to Bellefonte EMS for 2026
• Set CBICC funding cap at $50,000 for 2026
• Approved Aging Department position regrade and hour increase
• Approved Conservation District personnel request funded by state grants
• Approved Risk Management position grade change and reclassification to exempt
• Deferred Coroner Department personnel reclassification request pending more information

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the September 16 meeting minutes and adopt two proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day. Commissioners will consider and act on several contracts, including a $1,824.66 addendum for public defender data storage, a renewal for correctional facility commissary services, a consulting contract up to $75,000 for internal controls, and multiple capital‑project change orders totaling about $1 M for the Community Services Building. The Board will also approve grant and allocation awards for election ballot redesign ($500), medical assistance transportation ($1,177,378), older adult services ($982,055), and the Opiate Settlement funding documents. Additional items such as a legal‑research contract for the correctional facility and two development MOUs will be placed on next week’s consent agenda, and the weekly consent agenda and check run will be approved.

• Approve $1,824.66 contract addendum with Abacus Data Systems, Inc dba CARET for public defender storage.
• Approve consulting contract with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC up to $75,000 for internal control evaluation.
• Approve capital project change orders for Community Services Building: $491,207.88 renovation, $432,937.41 demolition and parking addition, $102,090 electrical work, $50,554.76 HVAC upgrades (total ~ $1 M).
• Approve $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation for FY 2025‑2026.
• Approve $982,055 Older Adult Services Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted Proclamation 45 designating September 15–October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month and Proclamation 46 designating October 19, 2025 as Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day. The Board approved several contracts and grants, including a $1,824.66 addendum with Abacus Data Systems, a $500 Provisional Ballot redesign grant, a $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation, a $982,055 Older Adult Services grant, and settlement documents for Opiate Settlement funding. The consent agenda and the September 19, 2025 check run were also approved.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 45 – Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 46 – Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day (unanimous)
• Approved Abacus Data Systems contract addendum $1,824.66 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Provisional Ballot redesign grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $982,055 Older Adult Services grant (unanimous)
• Approved Opiate Settlement funding settlement documents (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review and approve policies and materials for the 2025 November Municipal Election. This includes voting procedures and the physical production of ballots.

• Approval of Voter Registration Drives Policy
• Approval of Poll Watcher Policy
• Approval of ballot design and layout
• Approval of ballot quantities to purchase for the November Municipal Election
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the Voter Registration Drives Policy, the Poll Watcher Policy, the ballot design and layout, and the ballot quantities for the November 2025 municipal election. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:21 PM.

• Approved September 11, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Voter Registration Drives Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Poll Watcher Policy (unanimous)
• Approved ballot design & layout (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities for the 2025 November Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the September 4 meeting and adopt Proclamation 44 designating September 20, 2025 as Constitution Day. It will also approve several personnel actions, including new correctional officers, an elections clerk, a 911 dispatcher promotion, a caseworker, and a planner. The agenda includes a contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for $56,298 covering September 26, 2025 to September 26, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Board meeting.
• Adopt Proclamation 44 of 2025 proclaiming September 20, 2025 as “Constitution Day Celebration.”
• Approve contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for $56,298 (Sept 26 2025 – Sept 26 2026).
• Approve funding and personnel for three full‑time Corrections Officers (salary budget impact 2025 $49,280).
• Approve appointment of Allissa J. McCloskey as full‑time Elections Clerk (80% position).

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 44 designating September 20, 2025 as Constitution Day. The board also approved multiple personnel actions, including new corrections officers, an elections clerk, a 911 dispatcher promotion, a caseworker for Children & Youth Services, and a planner appointment. Additionally, the board approved a $56,298 contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for privacy/security policy coverage.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 44 of 2025 designating Sep 20, 2025 Constitution Day (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer positions; 2025 salary impact $49,280 (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time Corrections Officer and appointment of Darrin Sergeant; 2025 impact $7,838 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Allissa J. McCloskey as full‑time Elections Clerk; 2025 impact $6,533 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Dayton Barger to 911 Dispatcher; 2025 impact $571 (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Caseworker 2 for Children & Youth Services; 2025 impact $12,628 (unanimous)
• Approved $56,298 contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel changes and pay rates for the Coroner, Courts, and Human Services departments. Decisions include appointing a Deputy Coroner and authorizing additional work hours for caseworkers and supervisors.

• Approve pay rate of $19.83/hour for Matthew R. Burnheimer as on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner
• Approve extra on-call payments for Deputy Coroners (p.c. #21203, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21208 & 21209) with a 2025 budget impact of $2,080
• Approve lateral transfer of Tamara Smith to MDJ Office Supervisor 1, MDJ-Centre Hall
• Approve extension for three full-time Caseworker 2 (EI) to work up to 5 additional hours per week (2025 budget impact $3,430)
• Approve extension for full-time Early Intervention Supervisor to work up to 5 additional hours per week (2025 budget impact $2,268)

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the September 4 meeting. It unanimously approved a new hourly rate for a deputy coroner and an on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners. The Board also approved a lateral transfer for an MDJ office supervisor and extensions for human services staff to work additional hours.

• Approved September 4, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved coroner rate for Matthew R. Burnheimer at $19.83/hour effective Sep 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners (4 hrs per 12 on‑call hrs) effective Oct 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Tamara Smith to MDJ‑Centre Hall with no pay change (unanimous)
• Approved extension for three full‑time Caseworker 2 positions to work up to 5 extra hours per week (unanimous)
• Approved extension for Early Intervention Supervisor to work up to 5 extra hours per week (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will review a large volume of land development plans, including a final plan for The Cascade with 219 units, and will address 23 time extension requests. The agenda also includes a virtual sub-committee meeting and a transportation update.

• The Cascade final land development plan: 219 units (146 residential, 73 non-residential) in Benner Township
• 23 time extension requests for August and September
• Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for September 25
• Review of 11 new land development requests for the September 16 meeting
• Centre County Transportation Update

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It granted conditional final approval of The Cascade land development plan in Benner Township, pending engineer and zoning officer comments and required signatures. The commission also approved a series of ninety‑day time‑extension requests for multiple subdivision and land‑development applications submitted for August and September. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Conditionally approved The Cascade final land development plan (motion carried)
• Approved August and September time‑extension requests for listed subdivision/land‑development files (motion carried)
• Scheduled Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub‑Committee virtual meeting for Sep 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for housing assistance, legal research for the correctional facility, and deed book restoration. The board is also considering development plans for a residential subdivision in Walker Township and a sawmill in Marion Township.

• Contract with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 for Housing Navigation and Rental Assistance Programs
• Contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc for $59,086.29 for deed book preservation
• Contract with LexisNexis for $28,152 for legal research materials at the Centre County Correctional Facility
• MOU for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 in Walker Township (50 housing sites on 11.766 acres)
• MOU for Valley Millworks in Marion Township (10,715 square foot sawmill)

The Board unanimously approved a contract with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 to fund the Housing Navigation Program and Rental Assistance Program through September 2027. It also adopted two proclamations designating Constitution Week and Port Matilda Centennial Celebration Day. Additional contracts and agenda items were added to future consent agendas, and the meeting minutes and check run were approved.

• Approved contract with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 42 of 2025 designating September 17–23, 2025 as Constitution Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 43 of 2025 designating September 21, 2025 as Port Matilda Centennial Celebration Day (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Recorder of Deeds contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc for $59,086.29 (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for Housing Summit event on October 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated September 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve the ballot return and collection plan for the 2025 Municipal Election. The board is also considering policies regarding voter registration drives and poll watchers. Additionally, the board will discuss the election satellite van schedule.

• 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan
• Voter Registration Drives Policy
• Poll Watcher Policy
• Election Satellite van schedule

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan by a 2‑1 vote. The Voter Registration Drives Policy and the Poll Watcher Policy were each unanimously tabled until the September 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:00 PM.

• Approved August 28, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan (2-1)
• Tabled Voter Registration Drives Policy until Sep 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Poll Watcher Policy until Sep 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The warden will present a draft recreation study for discussion. Public comments may be heard on items not on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with announcements and scheduling of the next session.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Presentation of draft recreation study by the warden
• Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The board reached consensus that jail administration will present a recommendation on outdoor recreation improvements at the November meeting, with security issues to be handled in executive sessions. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to receive jail administration's outdoor recreation recommendation at November meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on September 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 1034 of the Community Services Building, 502 East Howard St., Bellefonte, PA, with a virtual Zoom option. The agenda includes reviewing the August report from the Pennsylvania Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention and providing updates on federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol related legislation. The council will also consider committee reports, old business, a rolling agenda, and items from the floor before adjournment, which is marked as a voting agenda item.

• Review of August report from PA Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention
• Federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol legislative updates
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Minutes of July 2025 (meeting canceled)
• Adjournment (voting agenda item)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive updates on the current housing project status and plan the Housing Summit scheduled for October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building. The task force will set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 Housing Task Force meeting
• Review status of the current housing project
• Plan the Housing Summit on October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building
• Determine date for the next Housing Task Force meeting

The task force approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting after adding Lyn Gotwalt’s name, with the motion carried unanimously. The next meeting was set for October 10, 2025 at the Willowbank Office Building. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Steve Dershem, seconded by Amber Concepcion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including adopting a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant, approving contracts for public safety and technology services, and renewing a large foster‑care contract. The meeting also includes approval of the September 2 minutes, the consent agenda, and the upcoming public meeting schedule. All actions are listed as approvals or adoptions on the agenda.

• Adopt Resolution 10 authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application
• Approve STOP Violence Against Women pass‑through agreements totaling $145,000
• Approve renewal of Centre County Youth Services Bureau contract for $2,216,990
• Approve IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners for $34,852.36
• Approve lease of Community Services Building at 502 E Howard Street for $1,272 per month

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the September 2 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution 10 to apply for the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant. It also approved several contracts, including a $145,000 STOP Violence Against Women grant agreement and a $59,086.29 deed‑book preservation contract. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10 authorizing FY2025 Community Development Block Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Community Development Financial Management Plan and Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Title IV‑D Cooperative Agreement contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $145,000 STOP Violence Against Women pass‑through agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $59,086.29 contract with Kofile Technologies for deed‑book preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $34,852.36 IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority resignation (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The committee will meet to review the current Records Improvement Plan, resolution, and funding guidelines. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Records Improvement Fund Financial Report
• Review of Records Improvement Committee Resolution
• Review of Records Improvement Plan
• Review of funding guideline documents

The Records Improvement Committee approved the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved; members discussed possible updates to the committee’s resolution, improvement plan, and funding guidelines, but no votes were taken. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:46 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:46 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the August 21 meeting and vote on multiple personnel appointments across departments, including six new corrections officers for the county jail. The board will also consider non-personnel items such as a $3,100 videography contract.

• Approve six new full-time Corrections Officers for the Correctional Facility (budget impact: $15,021 in 2025, $55,791 annualized)
• Approve appointment of Shemar J. Grant as Corrections Officer ($22.15/hour, budget impact: $12,875 in 2025)
• Approve appointment of Evan C. Houtz as Corrections Officer (budget savings: $2,832 in 2025)
• Approve $3,100 contract with Dark Mind Productions for videography services
• Approve funding for full-time MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (budget impact: $12,950 in 2025)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21 meeting. It also approved a series of staffing and salary items, including correctional officers, HR and human services positions, a veterans clerk, a risk‑management custodian, and a prothonotary clerk. Additionally, the Board approved a $3,100 contract with Dark Mind Productions, LLC for videography services. All actions were voted on unanimously.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved correctional facility staff appointments i‑vi (unanimous)
• Approved funding for on‑call HR Office Floater (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI caseworker appointment and job‑description revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Affairs Department Clerk 3 position (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Custodial Worker for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved $3,100 videography contract with Dark Mind Productions, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes from its August 21 meeting and act on a single personnel item. No substantive policy decisions or budget actions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approve Salary Board meeting minutes from August 21, 2025
• Approve reclassification of Aging position p.c. #52127 from RSVP Assistant to Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant, SG-05, effective October 1, 2025

The Salary Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the reclassification and title change for the full‑time RSVP Assistant, Aging (p.c. #52127) to Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant, Aging, effective October 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 21, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Aging position p.c. #52127 to SG‑05 title (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council will meet virtually to discuss organizational structure and guidelines. The body will review the council agreement and identify candidates for ongoing membership.

• Review of Local Interagency Coordinating Council Guidelines
• Local Interagency Coordinating Council Agreement
• Discussion of meeting structure and standing agenda items
• Identification of candidates for ongoing membership
• Updates on social media training

The council set the next meeting for a social media training on October 1, 2025, replacing the regular business meeting. It approved a new structure to discuss one rotating topic each month, with reviews every three months. The treasury was opened with a starting balance of $1,000.

• Scheduled social media training for Oct 1, 2025 (replaces regular meeting)
• Adopted rotating‑topic meeting structure with quarterly reviews
• Opened treasury with starting balance of $1,000

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract renewals for human services and IT. The body is also deciding on a proclamation for Hunger Action Month and approving a check run from August 29, 2025.

• Contract renewal with Centre County Youth Services Bureau for $2,216,990
• Contract renewal with Housing Transitions, Inc. for $432,582
• Contract renewal with Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority for $129,170
• IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners, LLC for $34,852.36
• Comcast Business addendum increasing total contract to $27,972.77

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and adopted Proclamation 41 designating September 2025 as Hunger Action Month. It added IT and youth services contracts to next week’s consent agenda and approved the Act 148 Fourth Quarter FY 24/25 report. The consent agenda, which includes a $432,582 Housing Transitions contract, and the August 29 check run were also approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 41 naming Sep 2025 Hunger Action Month (unanimous)
• Added IT contract renewal and Comcast addendum to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Youth Services Bureau contract renewal to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 Fourth Quarter FY 24/25 report (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda, including $432,582 Housing Transitions contract (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Aug 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will meet to discuss health program updates and insurance coverage. The body is reviewing specific health initiatives and employee census data by plan.

• Discussion on reviving the Benecon Weight Lost Health Program
• Weight Lost Drug Coverage with Capital
• Employee Census by Plan
• FSA Contribution
• Workers Compensation Paneled Providers

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review interest earnings and financial reports for July. The body will also discuss trends in assessed values with the Chief Assessor and receive an update on the 2024 audit.

• Approval of July 31, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2024 Audit update
• July interest earnings
• July financial report
• Chief Assessor report on assessed value trends

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 31, 2025 Finance Committee meeting, after a motion by Treasurer Kennedy and a second by Controller Moser. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. after routine discussion items.

• Approved July 31, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to approve the minutes from its June 3, 2025 meeting and the mail ballot packet for the upcoming municipal election. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding actions scheduled.

• Approve minutes from June 3, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Approve mail ballot packet for municipal election

The Board of Elections voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the updated mail ballot packet, including continuing prepaid postage for this year's mail‑in ballots. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:14 AM.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mail ballot packet (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a $432,582 renewal for the Rapid Re-Housing Program, a $11,000 accessibility audit for polling locations, and a $70,000 rental assistance award. They will also adopt proclamations declaring August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

• Approve $432,582 contract renewal with Housing Transitions, Inc. for Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Approve $11,000 contract with Dan Willis Architecture for polling location accessibility audit
• Approve $70,000 conditional award for rental assistance through Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
• Adopt Proclamation 39 declaring August 31, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day and September 2025 as National Recovery Month
• Adopt Proclamation 40 declaring September 2025 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and September 10, 2025 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day

The Board approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and adopted two proclamations designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and September as Suicide Awareness Month. It also approved several contracts, most notably the C‑PACE Statement of Levy & Lien Agreement that finances the $20 million Home2 Suites hotel project, a transportation MOU with CATA, and an accessibility audit for polling locations. Additional approvals included adult‑services funding items, letters of support for local grant applications, a CNET sponsorship, and the weekly check run.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 39 designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 40 designating September as Suicide Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved C‑PACE Statement of Levy & Lien Agreement for Home2 Suites Hotel project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Dan Willis Architecture for polling‑location accessibility audit (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with CATA for transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services funding items i‑iii totaling $187,471.12 (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Downtown Bellefonte Main Street Grant and SEDA‑COG RTAP grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on personnel requisitions for new full-time and part-time positions across multiple departments, including corrections, human services, emergency communications, planning, and the sheriff’s office. The board will also consider a three-year IT contract for email protection services and a satisfaction piece for a property in Philipsburg.

• Approve funding for full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10, effective Aug 21, 2025
• Approve appointments for two Caseworkers 1 at C&YS, $21.09/hour, with 2026 budget impact of $2,399
• Approve two 911 Dispatcher Trainee appointments at $22.32/hour, with 2025 budget impact of $12,826 each
• Approve contract with SHI International Corp for Proofpoint email protection, $68,029.50 over 3 years
• Approve satisfaction piece for 130 Red Oak Lane, Philipsburg, PA 16866

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel appointments and funding requisitions across corrections, human services, emergency communications, planning, and the sheriff’s office. Additionally, the board approved a $68,029.50 contract with SHI International Corp for email protection services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Corrections Officer p.c. #33366 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for C&YS caseworkers p.c. #51116 and #51132 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for 911 Dispatcher Trainees p.c. #35416 and #35415 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Planner-Community Planning Specialist p.c. #15113 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Deputy Coroner p.c. #21210 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisitions for Deputy Sheriffs p.c. #21122 and #21126 (unanimous)
• Approved $68,029.50 IT contract with SHI International Corp (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific personnel actions and pay rates. These items include the creation of a new deputy position and several staff promotions.

• Creation of an on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner with a 2025 budget impact of $1,701
• Appointment of Tammy J. Jurkowski as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $17.36/hour
• Promotion of Scott Hertzog to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $6,622
• Promotion of John Aston III to part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $4,296

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It created an on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroner position (p.c. #21210) and set the hourly rate for Tammy J. Jurkowski. The Board also approved two Sheriff promotions, moving Scott Hertzog to full‑time and John Aston III to part‑time. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on‑call Deputy Coroner (p.c. #21210) (unanimous)
• Approved hourly rate $17.36 for Tammy J. Jurkowski (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Scott Hertzog to full‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of John Aston III to part‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 AM (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will approve the minutes from its July 16 meeting and receive updates on affordable housing initiatives, including potential property tax reductions and repurposing student housing. The group will also discuss planning for the Mid-Autumn Housing Summit in October.

• Approve July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss property tax reduction for affordable housing projects
• Consider repurposing student housing into affordable units
• Plan Mid-Autumn Housing Summit (October 15 or 16, 2025)

The task force approved the minutes from its July 16, 2025 meeting after a motion by John Franek and second by Amber Concepcion, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Amber Concepcion, seconded by John Franek, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving grant applications for transportation and emergency preparedness, as well as several contract renewals and addendums for human services. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and a check run.

• Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant: $939,000
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application
• Contract renewal with Adelphoi Village: $260,000
• Contract renewal with Pressley Ridge: $60,000
• Contract renewal with Families United Network: $40,000

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several grant applications, contracts, and agenda items. Key approvals included a $939,000 Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant and a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant. The Board also accepted a resignation from the Recycling & Refuse Authority and approved the meeting's consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $939,000 Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with Cen-Clear for conference room ($150) (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Bennett Hoffman for emergency transport services ($25,000) (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Center for Community Resources ($500) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Trilby Mayes from Recycling & Refuse Authority (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s consent agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to receive reports on prison population, medical services, and mental health services. The board will also review facility policies and receive updates from CentrePeace and the Prison Society.

• Review of population, work release, medical, and mental health reports
• Policy reviews and updates
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the policy reviews and updates. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved policy reviews and updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children and Youth Services. The meeting includes votes on personnel promotions, a public communications policy update, and several staffing agreements for custodial workers.

• FY 2026-2027 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children and Youth Services
• $1,000 contract with Lamar for a digital billboard in Benner Township to advertise custodial positions
• Professional services agreements with Advantage Resource Group and The HR Office for temporary custodial staffing
• Revisions to the Public Communications policy
• Promotion of Emalee Neff to Caseworker 1 with a 2025 budget impact of $2,704

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting, a promotion for Emalee Neff, funding for a new caseworker in Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, and revisions to the Public Communications policy. They also approved four Risk Management service agreements and a billboard ad, and adopted the FY 2026‑27 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children & Youth Services totaling $19,227,581. Finally, the board renewed the Child Welfare Information System data sharing agreement.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Emalee Neff to Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Caseworker 2, MH/ID (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Public Communications policy (unanimous)
• Approved four Risk Management service agreements and a $1,000 billboard contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children & Youth Services ($19,227,581) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Child Welfare Information System data sharing agreement (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve July 2025 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the second-quarter 2025 investment portfolio results from PFM Asset Management. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve July 1, 2025, meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management – 2Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results – Presentation by Perry Giovanelli

The Retirement Board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Treasurer Kennedy moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 PM, seconded by Controller Moser, and the motion was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 PM (unanimous)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in Willowbank room 146, followed by a public meeting from 2:00–3:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a director’s report, and updates on old and new business including the Ethel Beaver Fund report.

• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting
• Director’s Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss participating in national prescription opiate litigation to receive funding for affected individuals. The board is also reviewing multiple contract renewals for foster care and residential services for youth, as well as capital project change orders for the Community Services Building.

• Settlement documents for national prescription opiate litigation funding (2026-2041)
• Contract renewals for youth services with Adelphoi Village ($260,000), Pressley Ridge ($60,000), and Families United Network ($40,000)
• Capital project change orders for Community Services Building with Ainsworth, Inc. ($27,962.05) and GM McCrossin ($3,909.76)
• Contract with Landscape II for Community Services Building planting and beds ($22,820)
• Proposal with Muhlenberg Greene Architects for Willowbank Building design and planning ($39,500)

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and adopted Proclamation 38 naming August 15‑23 as “Grange Fair Days.” It approved several capital change orders, a new actuarial services agreement, the fourth‑quarter transportation report, and settlement documents for the state opiate lawsuit. The consent agenda, including design services and multiple service renewals, was also approved, and the August 8 check run was ratified.

• Approved minutes from Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 38 proclaiming Aug 15‑23 as “Grange Fair Days” (unanimous)
• Approved capital change orders for Community Services Building totaling $27,962.05, $5,871.61, $1,961.85, $3,909.76 and $22,820 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for actuarial services (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24‑25 fourth‑quarter report for Medical Assistance Transportation Program ($263,395) (unanimous)
• Approved settlement documents for Opiate Settlement Funding (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including design contract ($39,500) and multiple service renewals (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Aug 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific employee pay rates, a departmental promotion, and the creation of a new clerk position. The board will also consider approving minutes from the July 24, 2025, meeting.

• Appointment of Gurtej S. Grewal as Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk at $35.35/hour
• Promotion of Tina Barber to Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $21.09/hour
• Creation of a full-time Elections Clerk position with a 2025 budget impact of $18,277

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $35.35 hourly rate for Gurtej S. Grewal as a Judicial Legal Specialist, and a promotion for Tina Barber to Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $21.09 hourly. Finally, the Board unanimously created a full‑time, 80% Elections Clerk position with a 2025 budget impact of $18,277.

• Approved July 24, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $35.35/hour rate for Gurtej S. Grewal, Judicial Legal Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Tina Barber to Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $21.09/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full‑time 80% Elections Clerk position, $18,277 2025 budget impact (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on funding and personnel requisitions for several departments, including the Correctional Facility and Elections. The board is also considering the appointment of specific staff members to Human Services roles and a technology purchase for the Community Services Building.

• Funding for three full-time Corrections Officers
• Funding for one full-time Elections Clerk (80%) and six Temporary Elections Workers
• Appointment of Tracy A. Ruffner as Aging Care Manager 2 at $21.09/hour
• Appointment of Dewayne C. Lose and Wade K. Michael as Vehicle Operators at $16.45/hour
• Purchase of ten POE switches for the Community Services Building from CXtec for $16,072.68

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved funding and personnel requisitions for corrections officers, elections staff, an aging care manager, transportation vehicle operators, a custodial worker, a probation leave, and a prothonotary clerk. The board also approved the purchase of ten POE switches from CXtec for $16,072.68. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for three full‑time Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for one full‑time Elections Clerk and six temporary Elections Workers (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Aging Care Manager Tracy A. Ruffner (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of two on‑call Vehicle Operators for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for a full‑time Custodial Worker in Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten POE switches from CXtec for $16,072.68 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several capital project contracts for the Community Services Building and Willowbank Building. They are also deciding on grant applications for election integrity and human services, as well as various contract renewals for youth and adult services.

• FY 2025-2026 Human Services Block Grant (HSBG) Plan totaling $7,903,984
• Application for 2025/2026 Election Integrity Grant expected to provide $526,589.85
• Purchase of six vehicles from Penn State University for $98,477.50
• Watkins Security, LLC change orders for Community Services Building totaling $41,136.56
• Muhlenberg Greene Architects, LTD proposal for Willowbank Building schematic design for $39,500

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 Human Services Block Grant plan worth $7,903,984 and a series of capital‑project, election, housing and transportation contracts. It also adopted Proclamation 37 designating August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month and approved the July 29 meeting minutes. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Human Services Block Grant Plan ($7,903,984) – unanimous
• Approved Capital Project items ii‑v (elevator monitoring $840, security camera change orders $41,136.56, accessible route design $4,585, IT equipment $33,537.29) – unanimous
• Approved 2025/2026 Election Integrity Grant application ($526,589.85) – unanimous
• Approved termination extension for Appalachian Regional Commission grant ($300,000) – unanimous
• Approved Operating Cost Adjustment Factor increase for Beaver Farm – unanimous
• Approved engagement letter with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. – unanimous
• Approved In‑Kind purchase of six vehicles from Penn State University ($98,477.50) – unanimous
• Approved two 2019 Chevrolet cutaway vans from CATA and purchase of tires/decals (up to $3,500) – unanimous

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will meet to approve minutes from June 12, 2025. The board is deciding on real estate changes occurring between June 18, 2025, and August 1, 2025, and a list of real estate resolutions.

• Approval of real estate changes for June 18, 2025 through August 1, 2025
• Approval of real estate resolutions

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. The body will also review interest earnings and the financial report for June.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of June interest earnings
• Review of June financial report

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No other motions were taken; the remainder of the session consisted of financial reports and announcements. The next Finance Committee meeting is set for August 28, 2025.

• Approved June 26, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts for human services and capital projects. Key items include a HUD grant for rapid re-housing and various facility upgrades for the Community Services Building.

• HUD grant agreement for the Centre County Rapid Re-Housing Program totaling $435,419
• Professional services agreement with SEDA-COG for CDBG administration for $89,150
• Construction phase services contract addendum with Massaro CM Services, LLC for $110,516
• Contract renewal with Hopes Haven Residential Services LLC for $265,000
• Change order with Halstrom Clark Electric, Inc for $35,180 for the Community Service Building

The Board unanimously approved the July 22 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 36 of 2025 naming August 2025 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month. It approved $279,418 for two water‑line projects with 2025 CDBG funds, an $89,150 professional services agreement with SEDA‑COG, and several capital‑project contracts including power for roller shades ($35,180), mail‑machine relocation ($2,560), tree services ($23,790), and a $47,655 IT firewall support renewal. The Board also approved a $9,376 HUD memorandum of understanding and adopted the week’s consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 36 of 2025 designating August 2025 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Haines‑Woodward water line replacement and Haines‑Aaronsburg Plum Street water main projects totaling $279,418 with CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with SEDA‑COG for FY 2024 CDBG administration ($89,150) (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects contracts: power for roller shades ($35,180) and mail‑machine relocation ($2,560) (unanimous)
• Added contract with Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, LLC for tree pruning and removal ($23,790) to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with CDW‑G, LLC for Palo Alto firewall support ($47,655) (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with HUD for Eastern PA Continuum of Care ($9,376) (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to discuss new business and review coordinator reports. The board is scheduled to consider survey bids for two specific farms.

• Survey bids for Corl Farm
• Survey bids for Strouse Farm
• Lucas Hower WebApp for Agricultural Land Preservation

The board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to award the Corl Farm survey in Benner Township and the Strouse Farm survey in Ferguson Township to Hess & Fisher Engineers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Awarded Corl Farm survey to Hess & Fisher Engineers (motion carried)
• Awarded Strouse Farm survey to Hess & Fisher Engineers (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel appointments, promotions, and funding requisitions across multiple county departments. The board is also set to adopt the 2026 holiday schedule for government offices.

• Appointment of Kelly E. Moynes as Caseworker 1 at $21.09/hour
• Funding for a full-time Enforcement Officer for Domestic Relations (2025 budget impact $8,975)
• Funding for a full-time Vehicle Operator for Transportation (2025 budget impact $14,469)
• Adoption of the 2026 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices
• Approval of a satisfaction piece for the premise at 341 Hecla Road, Mingoville, PA

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting and retroactively updated the on‑call duty position list. It also approved several full‑time appointments, funding requests, a promotion, a deputy sheriff position, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a satisfaction piece for a property on Hecla Road. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive update to Authorized Mandated On‑Call Duty Position list (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kelly E. Moynes as full‑time Caseworker 1, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for on‑call Vehicle Operator, Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Sherry Narehood to Veterans Affairs Services Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (salary savings) (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for 341 Hecla Road, Mingoville (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider personnel actions including a position extension and a promotion. The board will also review a change in employment status for a Deputy Sheriff/Security officer.

• Extension of temporary full-time County Detective assigned to PSP Auto Theft Task Force (p.c. #22196)
• Change in status for Shawn Weaver from full-time to on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $2,445
• Promotion of Jody Knoffsinger to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 at $21.94/hour

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved extending the temporary County Detective assigned to the PSP Auto Theft Task Force through September 2, 2026. The Board unanimously changed Shawn Weaver from full‑time Deputy Sheriff to on‑call/occasional Deputy Sheriff, noting a 2025 salary budget impact of $2,445 and a 2026 annualized impact of $6,113. Finally, the Board unanimously promoted Jody Knoffsinger to MDJ Office Supervisor with a higher hourly rate.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary County Detective (p.c. #22196) through Sep 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved change of status/hours for Deputy Sheriff Shawn Weaver (p.c. #21131) to on‑call, with $2,445 2025 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jody Knoffsinger to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (p.c. #25301) with $21.94/hr rate (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will meet to discuss employee benefits, including facility fees, the 90DayMyWay program, the Revive Weight Health Program, claim usage by plans, and rate discussions. They will also consider life insurance and voluntary coverages. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion of Benecon facility fees
• Discussion of 90DayMyWay program
• Discussion of Revive Weight Health Program
• Rate discussion
• Life insurance and voluntary coverages discussion

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust unanimously approved the 90 Day My Way program to begin on January 1 2026. The board also unanimously approved the June 10 2025 meeting minutes, created a Broker of Record limited to USABle for rate negotiations, and added Whole Life Insurance as a voluntary benefit option. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved June 10 2025 EBT minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized 90 Day My Way program to take effect 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Created Broker of Record limited to USABle to shop County rates (unanimous)
• Added Whole Life Insurance as an option under Voluntary County Benefits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Pennsylvania State University. The meeting also includes various contract renewals and grant acceptances for human services, mental health, and aging programs.

• 20-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Pennsylvania State University
• $110,516 contract addendum with Massaro CM Services, LLC for the Community Services Building
• $281,565.78 federal grant for the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program
• $435,419 HUD grant for the Centre County Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Vending services contract with Servomation Refreshments, Inc. providing a 10% rental commission to the County

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement with Pennsylvania State University for a twenty‑year term. The board also approved several contracts and addenda, including a $110,516 addendum for the Community Services Building, a vending‑machine contract with Servomation Refreshments, and a vehicle‑maintenance addendum with All‑Pro Fleet Services. Additional grant awards and service contracts for human services were added to the upcoming consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT agreement with Pennsylvania State University (unanimous)
• Approved $110,516 contract addendum with Massaro CM Services for the Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Servomation Refreshments for vending services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of cleaning equipment from Americhem International ($7,085.79) (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 2 with All‑Pro Fleet Services for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Title XIX Grant Agreement addendum ($8,826) (unanimous)
• Accepted $281,565.78 federal grant for the First Episode Psychosis program (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, the Public Defender Caseworker Project, and the Humane Officer. Members will also discuss priority areas including the Stepping Up and HOPE initiatives.

• Regional Veterans Court update
• Public Defender Caseworker Project update
• Humane Officer update
• Stepping Up Initiative (Behavioral Health Court and CIT updates)
• HOPE Initiative and Reentry Coalition updates

Emergency Management Agency

The committee is meeting to review hazardous waste collection numbers and discuss the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP). The body will also address the election of a secretary and a November 1st AFV Specialist Level 3 training class.

• Hazardous Waste Collection Numbers
• HMEP Grant-Commodity Flow Discussion
• Nomination and election of Secretary
• November 1st AFV Specialist Level 3 training class
• Reports from PEMA, DEP, EPA, DOH, and Red Cross

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to discuss a budget increase for PHARE funding. The body will also review project statuses and a potential housing summit in October.

• PHARE funding budget increase of $10 million
• Planning for a Mid-Autumn Housing Summit in October
• Follow-up on Bond and LIHTC questions by Betsy Barndt and/or Ray Stolinas
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes

The task force approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board set the next meeting for August 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Housing Task Force meeting for Aug 20, 2025, 12:00‑1:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review preliminary and final land development plans for commercial projects. The body will also consider 19 time extension requests for various subdivisions and developments across multiple townships.

• Stuckey/Poole Commercial Development: Preliminary plan for two lots and six buildings in Benner Township
• Wawa at Old Fort Store #8251: Final land development plan for one building in Potter Township
• Burrowes, LLC Proposed Warehouse: Final land development for one warehouse/storage building in Benner Township
• 19 time extension requests for projects including solar, wind, and storage facilities
• Centre County Transportation Update

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It then granted conditional preliminary approval for the Stuckey/Poole Commercial Development in Benner Township, conditional final approval for the Wawa store project in Potter Township, and conditional final approval for the Burrowes, LLC warehouse in Benner Township, each subject to required township reviews and signatures. A motion also approved the June and July 90‑day time‑extension requests.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Stuckey/Poole Commercial Development (subject to Benner Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Wawa at Old Fort Store #8251 (subject to Potter Township Engineer and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Burrowes, LLC Proposed Warehouse (subject to Benner Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Approved June and July 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several construction and service contracts, including renovations for the Sheriff's Office. The body is also considering funding for a bridge project in Bellefonte Borough and various human services agreements.

• Sheriff's Office renovation contracts with GM McCrossin ($191,000 and $212,240) and Allied Mechanical & Electrical ($175,000)
• CDBG funding of $292,108 for the Talleyrand Park Suspension Bridge RAB project with Bellefonte Borough
• Lease extension for MDJ-Bellefonte office at a monthly cost of $4,033.12
• Contract addendum with Pennsylvania Department of Aging for $401,430
• Asbestos abatement contract with Penoco, Inc. for Courthouse Courtroom 2 totaling $12,996

The Board unanimously approved the July 8 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 35 naming July 18 as Parks and Recreation Professionals Day. It voted 2‑1 to approve three contracts for the Sheriff’s Office renovation totaling $578,240. The Board also unanimously approved several other contracts and agreements, including an Opex equipment relocation contract, CDBG subrecipient agreements, a lease addendum for the MDJ office, an aging contract addendum, and a C‑NET sponsorship request.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 35 for Parks and Recreation Professionals Day (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s office renovation contracts: $191,000 construction, $212,240 electrical, $175,000 mechanical/plumbing (2:1)
• Approved Opex equipment relocation contract ($773) (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreements with Bellefonte Borough ($292,108) (unanimous)
• Approved lease addendum for MDJ‑Bellefonte office ($4,033.12 monthly) (unanimous)
• Approved aging contract addendum ($401,430) (unanimous)
• Approved C‑NET request for Historical Society awards ceremony (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to review facility reports and policy updates. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and reports on prison operations.

• Approval of June 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Warden's Report
• Population, Work Release, Medical, and Mental Health Services reports
• Policy reviews and updates
• Updates from CentrePeace and the Prison Society

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the proposed policy updates. After these actions, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved policy updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on budget revisions for seven departments and several personnel requisitions. The meeting includes a contract addendum for a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator and policy updates for mobile device usage.

• Budget revisions totaling $377,949 for Aging, Court Administration, Facilities, Hazmat, Juvenile Probation, Public Defender, and Tax Assessment
• Contract addendum with Tracy Small for Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator not to exceed $435.40, bringing the total to $36,334.60
• Personnel requisition for a temporary Casework Intern with a 2025 salary budget impact of $2,038
• Revisions to the Mobile Device Usage policy
• Satisfaction pieces for premises at 1161 South Main Street, Centre Hall and Box 179, 265 E Main Street, Millheim

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and a series of personnel funding requests for human services, probation, district attorney, and recorder of deeds positions. They also approved revisions to the Mobile Device Usage policy, a contract addendum for a Crisis Intervention Team coordinator, and a $377,949 budget revision covering several county departments. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for temporary Casework Intern C&YS (p.c. #51136) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Department Clerk 3, Probation (p.c. #30116) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant, District Attorney (p.c. #22127) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Recorder of Deeds Clerk (p.c. #13331) (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Mobile Device Usage policy (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum No 2 with Tracy Small for Crisis Intervention Team (up to $435.40) (unanimous)
• Approved $377,949 budget revisions for Aging, Court Administration, Facilities, Hazmat, Probation (Juvenile), Public Defender, and Tax Assessment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider personnel actions including title changes and promotions for the District Attorney's office. The board will also review the appointment of three Deputy Sheriff/Security positions.

• Promotion of Taylor Nichols to Paralegal at $21.09/hour
• Lateral transfer of Tommi Howard to Paralegal
• Appointment of Scott J. Hertzog as part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security at $18.60/hour
• Appointment of McKenzie D. Workman as part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security at $18.60/hour
• Appointment of John W. Aston III as on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security at $18.60/hour

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard and a promotion for Taylor Nichols in the District Attorney’s office, with the stated salary impacts, unanimously. It also approved hourly rates for three Sheriff personnel—Scott J. Hertzog, McKenzie D. Workman, and John W. Aston III—unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 26 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney personnel changes for Tommi Howard and Taylor Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff personnel rates for Scott J. Hertzog, McKenzie D. Workman, and John W. Aston III (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to review committee reports and approve June 2025 minutes. The meeting includes a presentation from the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural PA regarding their Behavioral Health Higher Education Plan.

• Vote on June 2025 minutes
• Presentation on Behavioral Health Higher Education Plan by Justin Wolford and Shannon Quick of BHARP

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several capital project change orders and human services contracts. Key items include a federal grant for rental assistance and various foster care and early intervention service agreements.

• HOME-ARP grant agreement with DCED for $232,575 for financial, rental, and mental health assistance
• Contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for $390,000 for early intervention services
• Change orders with Ainsworth, Inc. for $32,692.47 for heating loop and fire pump work
• Contract with Penoco, Inc. for $12,996 for asbestos abatement in Courthouse Courtroom 2
• Foster care service contracts with Youth Essential Services, LLC and Taylor Diversion Program

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $390,000 contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. to provide early‑intervention services. The board also approved a $232,575 HOME‑ARP grant for adult services and capital‑project change orders and appliance purchases totaling $53,460.54. Several contracts were added to the next week’s consent agenda, and the board approved a CNET sponsorship and the July 3 check run.

• Approved $390,000 contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for early‑intervention services (unanimous)
• Approved $232,575 HOME‑ARP grant for adult services (unanimous)
• Approved $53,460.54 capital‑project change orders and appliance purchases (unanimous)
• Added $12,996 asbestos abatement contract with Penoco, Inc. to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $1,848 PFAS testing contract with Pace Labs to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $11,599 Plum Laboratories portable broadband kit contract to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for Constitution Day Centre event (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated July 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from May 8, 2025. The board will also address the transition of services from Korn Ferry to GRS.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Korn Ferry – Transition of Services to GRS

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue using GRS for actuarial services for the remainder of 2025 and to explore issuing an RFQ for actuarial services beginning in 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved forward with GRS for remainder of 2025
• Decided to explore issuing an RFQ for actuarial services starting in 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several human services contracts, including a $389,487.88 emergency solutions grant. The meeting also includes reviews of three development projects in Benner Township and various equipment purchases for emergency communications.

• Grant submission for FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) in the amount of $389,487.88
• Contract with Frey’s Commissary, Inc. for Aging Meals Program at rates of $5.39 to $6.98 per meal
• Preliminary subdivision plan for 50 single-family lots at Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run in Benner Township
• Contract with Thomas Reuters for Westlaw Proflex legal research totaling $127,920
• Purchase of UPS units and transfer switches for 9-1-1 Center totaling $15,609

The Board approved the June 24 minutes and adopted Resolution 9 authorizing an Emergency Solutions Grant proposal. It approved a contract with Frey’s Commissary for the County Meals Program and entered into contract discussions for the Sheriff’s Office renovations. The Board also approved Emergency Communications purchases totaling $15,609 and approved the $389,487.88 Emergency Solutions Grant submission. Several items were added to next week’s consent agenda.

• Approved June 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9 authorizing ESG grant proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Frey’s Commissary contract for Meals Program (unanimous)
• Entered contract discussions for Sheriff’s Office Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications UPS purchase $11,475 and transfer switches $4,134 (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant submission $389,487.88 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bellefonte Borough Council for transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved senior center grant agreement $46,408 for furniture replacement (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports and interest earnings for May. The body is discussing investment options for property tax revenues and requested budget revisions.

• 2024 Audit update
• Treasurer’s investment options for property tax revenues
• Review of requested budget revisions
• Financial Report for May
• Interest Earnings for May

The Finance Committee voted to approve the minutes from its May 29, 2025 meeting. No other actions or vote tallies were recorded for the agenda items listed.

• Approved May 29, 2025 Finance Committee minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel appointments, promotions, and requisitions across county departments. The meeting includes decisions on a construction change order and an amendment to an agreement with Penn State University.

• Change order with G.M. McCrossin for $54,909 for mill and overlay at the Community Services Building
• PILOT Amendment Agreement with Penn State University to extend the agreement term from 180 to 210 days
• Appointment of Phoebe A. M. McConaughey as full-time Corrections Officer at $22.15/hour
• Promotion of Cole Peterson to 911 Dispatcher 1 at $23.56/hour
• Revisions to Section 3, Patch Management, and Records Retention and Destruction policies

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting and a series of personnel appointments and promotions, all by unanimous vote. It also approved a $54,909 change order for a rear‑drive lane at the Community Services Building and a PILOT Amendment Agreement that extends the term with Penn State University to 210 days. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Phoebe A. M. McConaughey as full‑time Corrections Officer ($22.15/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Cole Peterson to full‑time 911 Dispatcher ($23.56/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Administrative Assistant‑EMA position (p.c. #35104) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ariana S. Hoy as full‑time Caseworker 1 ($21.09/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dawn M. Knerr‑Yoder as full‑time Administrative Assistant‑Front Desk ($19.35/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved change order with G.M. McCrossin for rear‑drive lane at Community Services Building ($54,909) (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT Amendment Agreement with Penn State University extending term to 210 days (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners Salary Board will consider personnel transfers and appointments for the District Attorney's office. The board will also discuss extending weekly hours for caseworkers and a supervisor within Human Services.

• Lateral transfer of Cassie Smith to full-time Paralegal ($1,746 budget impact for 2025)
• Appointment of Destiny M. Zimmerman as full-time Paralegal at $21.09/hour
• Additional 5 hours per week for three full-time Caseworker 2 (EI) positions ($2,777 budget impact for 2025)
• Additional 5 hours per week for full-time Early Intervention Supervisor ($1,112 budget impact for 2025)

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It approved the lateral transfer and change in hours for Cassie Smith, a District Attorney paralegal, effective July 14, 2025. The board unanimously tabled the rate approval for Destiny M. Zimmerman. It also approved extensions for two MH/ID/EI positions to work additional hours, effective July 1 through September 30, 2025.

• Approved June 12, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney item i – Cassie Smith transfer (unanimous)
• Tabled District Attorney item ii – Destiny Zimmerman rate (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI Caseworker 2 overtime extension (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI Early Intervention Supervisor overtime extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:05 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several land development proposals in Benner Township and a $127,920 legal research contract for the District Attorney. The meeting also includes approvals for foster care service renewals and a support letter for road upgrades in Worth Township.

• Proposed 50-lot residential subdivision (Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run) in Benner Township
• Proposed commercial development (Stuckey/Poole) in Benner Township for vehicle sales and fast food
• Proposed 7,000 square foot warehouse (Burrowes LLC) in Benner Township
• $127,920 contract with Thomas Reuters for Westlaw Proflex legal research
• Letter of support for Worth Township DCED grant for East Mountain Road upgrades

The Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and adopted a proclamation naming July 2025 as Bellefonte Union Cemetery Month. Several contracts and project items were placed on next week’s consent agenda, and the board approved a $22,880 design proposal with MG Architects for the Community Services Building. A letter of support for Worth Township’s grant application and the June 20 check run were also approved.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 34 of 2025 naming July 2025 Bellefonte Union Cemetery Month (unanimous)
• Added Thomas Reuters Westlaw contract ($127,920) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Berkshire Systems change order ($5,216.29) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved MG Architects design proposal ($22,880) (unanimous)
• Added Planning & Community Development items i‑iii to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Johnson Controls Security contract ($3,148) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Worth Township DCED grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain federal funding eligibility. They are also reviewing several foster care and residential service contract renewals for dependent and delinquent youth.

• Resolution 8 of 2025 adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Contract renewals for youth services including Pathways Adolescent Center ($165,000) and Merakey Pennsylvania ($160,000)
• Agreement with Solar Renewable Energy, LLC for the Correctional Facility solar array ($23,182)
• Contract with 9-1-1 Authority to replace the street addressing database ($12,000)
• Contract with GPD Group for structural analysis of Union 001 Tower Site ($1,950)

The Board approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting and adopted Proclamation 33 recognizing safe firearm storage. It unanimously adopted Resolution 8, the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance. The Commissioners also approved several contracts, including a $1,950 structural‑analysis contract for the Union 001 tower site and a $882.48 addendum for a crisis‑intervention coordinator, and they approved the 2026 liquid fuels fee schedule and the June 13 check run.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 33 of 2025 on safe firearm storage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8 of 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Entered contract review for Centre County Meals Program IFB (unanimous)
• Added $1,950 contract with GPD Group for structural analysis of Union 001 tower site to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $882.48 contract addendum No. 1 with Tracy Small, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Liquid Fuels & Fee for Local Use schedule (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated June 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Mental Health & Intellectually Disabilities Advisory Board

The Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board will meet to discuss submitted reports and budget updates. The meeting includes a presentation from the Center for Community Resources.

• Budget update provided by Cathy Arbogast
• Program discussions regarding Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Early Intervention
• Presentation by Jill Reese of the Center for Community Resources
• Discussion of board membership

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to review facility reports and receive updates from the Warden. The agenda consists of procedural items and recurring monthly reports.

• Warden's Report
• Population, Work release, Medical, and Mental Health Services reports
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting after a motion by Controller Moser, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, with a unanimous vote. The Board then adjourned the June 12 meeting at 8:17 AM following a motion by Controller Moser, also seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, and again voted unanimously.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel appointments and funding requisitions for the Correctional Facility, District Attorney, and Sheriff's office. The board will also review revisions to the Mandated/On-Call Payment policy and two housing satisfaction pieces.

• Appointment of Tracy A. Small as Crisis Intervention Team/Critical Incident Coordinator ($24.81/hour)
• Revisions to the Mandated/On-Call Payment policy
• Personnel requisitions for two Corrections Officers, a District Attorney Paralegal, and two Sheriff's deputies
• Housing satisfaction piece for 136 Sunset Drive, Millheim, PA
• Housing satisfaction piece for 512 E Logan Street, Bellefonte, PA

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 29 meeting and a series of personnel funding and requisition items. Approvals covered corrections officers, a crisis‑intervention coordinator, human‑services staff, a district‑attorney paralegal, and sheriff deputies. The board also approved two housing satisfaction pieces and revised the Mandated/On‑Call Payment policy. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for two full‑time Corrections Officers (savings $5,608 and $2,766) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment and rate for Tracy A. Small, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Mandated/On‑Call Payment policy (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nicole Williams and new Caseworker positions in C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for full‑time Paralegal, District Attorney (savings $5,804) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for full‑time and part‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (savings $13,016) (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction pieces for 136 Sunset Drive, Millheim and 512 E Logan Street, Bellefonte (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific pay rates and employment status changes for county staff. These actions include a new appointment in Court Administration and a promotion in the Sheriff's office.

• Pay rate of $35.35/hour for Rafael E. Alvarado as Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk
• Promotion of Antonio Abrego to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $13,016
• Status change for a C&YS Caseworker 3 position with a 2025 budget impact of $5,446
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 29, 2025

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $35.35/hour rate for Rafael Alvarado, a promotion and hour change for Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abrego, and a status change for Caseworker Leah Raker. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved May 29, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $35.35/hour rate for Rafael Alvarado (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and hour change for Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abrego (unanimous)
• Approved status change to full-time Caseworker for Leah Raker (unanimous)

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will meet to approve the assessment roll for 2026. The board is also considering real estate changes and resolutions for the period of January 28, 2025, through June 5, 2025.

• Approval of assessment roll for 2026
• Approval of real estate changes from January 28, 2025, through June 5, 2025
• Approval of real estate resolutions
• Approval of January 16, 2025, minutes

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to review the impact of the FY26 Budget Proposal on Human Services. The body will also review a report from the Office of Governor Shapiro regarding the impact of Congressional Republicans’ health care cuts on Medicaid and SNAP in Pennsylvania.

• Approval of May 2025 minutes
• FY26 Budget Proposal impact on Human Services
• Review of Governor Shapiro's report on Medicaid and SNAP cuts

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will review capital recommendations from Benecon and discuss insurance rates. The body will also consider a new voluntary life insurance benefit and facility fees.

• Benecon recommendations for 90DayMyWay, Flex Access, and Copay Optimization
• Weight loss drug coverage
• Allstate Group Whole Life Insurance voluntary benefit
• Facility fees discussion
• Claim usage by plans

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Controller Jason Moser, seconded by Commissioner Amber Concepcion, and passed unanimously. No formal actions were taken on the facility‑fee discussion or the Revive weight‑loss program; those items remained informational.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several service contracts and capital project change orders. They are also approving a fare increase for shared-ride transportation and renewing multiple youth service contracts.

• Shared-ride rate increase for FY 25-26, raising average fares to $25.09
• Contract with Wardell and Associates, Inc. for youth services totaling $3,526,886
• Contract with Morefield for Courthouse Annex Courtroom audio/video system for $49,083.41
• Capital project change order with McCrossin for $26,088
• MOU with Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts for $6,760 in Regional Veterans Court grant funds

The Board approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting and adopted Proclamation 32, designating June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It approved several contracts, including a $280 elevator‑phone monitoring agreement, a $23,182 solar‑array agreement, capital‑project change orders totaling $45,570.77, a $6,760 veterans‑court grant MOU, a $49,083.41 audio‑video system contract, and a shared‑ride fare increase effective July 1, 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 32 declaring June 2025 Elder Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved $280 COSTARS contract for 24/7 elevator phone monitoring (unanimous)
• Added $23,182 solar‑array agreement for Centre County Correctional Facility to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project change orders totaling $45,570.77 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,760 MOU with AOPC for Regional Veterans Court grant (unanimous)
• Approved $49,083.41 audio/video system contract for Courthouse Annex (unanimous)
• Approved shared‑ride fare increase for FY 25‑26 (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to review project statuses and discuss affordable housing percentage requirements for CCIDA and CCGA. The body will also vote to approve minutes from the April 30, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of April 30, 2025, meeting minutes
• Project status updates
• Affordable housing earmark percentages for CCIDA and CCGA

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The next meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The session was adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 12:44 p.m.

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review agency updates and the LICC Agreement. The body will also discuss child development initiatives and membership candidates.

• Local Interagency Coordinating Council Agreement
• Updates on Silly Sally Events at libraries
• Updates on Lead and Social Media training
• Candidates for ongoing membership

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to certify the results of the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election. The body will also consider a petition to place a candidate on the November general election ballot and address a filed complaint.

• Certification of the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election results
• Petition to place Michael Thompson on the November 2025 General Election Ballot for Burnside Township Democratic Supervisor
• Review of a complaint filed by Michelle Schellberg on May 29, 2025
• Receipt of the 2% audit report
• Canvassing of additional Mail-In/Absentee Ballots with proof of identification

The Board approved the minutes from the May 22 and May 27, 2025 meetings and unanimously rejected two mail‑in ballots that lacked required identification. It authorized the Solicitor to file a petition with the Centre County Court to place Michael Thompson on the November 2025 General Election ballot as the Democratic candidate for Burnside Township Supervisor, dismissed a procedural complaint, and certified the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election results.

• Approved minutes from May 22 & May 27, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Rejected 2 mail‑in/absentee ballots lacking proof of ID (unanimous)
• Authorized Solicitor to file petition to place Michael Thompson on Democratic ballot (unanimous)
• Dismissed complaint filed May 29, 2025 on procedural grounds (unanimous)
• Certified results of May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-value contracts for youth services and infrastructure. The meeting includes decisions on a new Wawa development in Potter Township and various county equipment and service contracts.

• Proposed $3,526,886 contract with Wardell and Associates, Inc. for youth residential and reunification services
• MOU for a 6,577 square foot Wawa convenience store at Earlystown Road and Old Fort Road in Potter Township
• Approval of a $74,128.48 contract with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc. for audio systems in the Community Services Building
• Approval of a $46,779.98 COSTARS contract for a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado for the County Detective
• Contract renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) for property/casuality insurance totaling $552,263

The Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Child Welfare Professionals and Service Providers. It approved a $46,779.98 vehicle contract with Hondru Chevrolet and a $74,128.48 audio‑system contract with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc. The Board added a $3,526,886 Children & Youth Services contract renewal with Wardell & Associates to the next week’s consent agenda, approved this week’s consent agenda, and confirmed an appointment to the Aging Advisory Council.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 30 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 31 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $46,779.98 COSTARS contract with Hondru Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Approved $74,128.48 contract with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc (unanimous)
• Added $3,526,886 Children & Youth Services contract renewal with Wardell & Associates to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointment to Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel requisitions and appointments across county departments. The meeting includes votes on a cybersecurity contract and a grant application for public safety training.

• Contract with SHI International Corp for CrowdStrike Falcon services totaling $201,839.71
• Grant application for $66,789 for the Emergency Training Center Capital Grant
• Contract with Solace Therapeutic BodyWork and Massage for employee wellness not to exceed $9,900
• Approval of new job descriptions for 911 Dispatcher and Emergency Communications roles
• Satisfaction pieces for properties at 127 E Hannah Lane and 804 - #33 Stratford Dr

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel hires and promotions for the correctional facility, emergency communications, human services, and risk management departments. The Board approved a $66,789 grant for the Emergency Training Center, housing satisfaction items for two properties, a $9,900 wellness contract, and the $201,839.71 IT services contract. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Corrections Officer and promotion to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved new 911 dispatcher job descriptions and three staffing positions (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Caseworker 2 for C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Madison C. McKeon and Caseworker 2 for MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Custodial Worker for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved $66,789 Emergency Training Center Capital Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $201,839.71 contract with SHI International Corp for IT services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is deciding on several personnel appointments and pay rates for the Probation and Sheriff departments. The board will also consider a series of title changes, new positions, and reclassifications for Emergency Communications 911 staff.

• Appointment of Hailee J. Eisenhard as Department Clerk 3 at $17.36/hour
• Appointment of Vanessa L. Lavoie as Department Clerk 3 at $17.36/hour
• Appointment of Antonio C. Abrego as part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security at $18.60/hour
• Creation of three new 911 Dispatcher positions (levels 1, 2, and 3)
• Reclassification of Emergency Communications supervisors and schedulers to higher salary grades

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved salary rates for two Probation clerks, a part‑time Deputy Sheriff, and a series of Emergency Communications 911 and supervisor positions, resulting in a $30,615 budget saving for 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Hailee J. Eisenhard, $17.36/hr effective June 9, 2025 (budget impact $4,336) (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Vanessa L. Lavoie, $17.36/hr effective July 21, 2025 (budget impact $39,276) (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Antonio C. Abrego, $18.60/hr effective June 2, 2025 (budget impact $13,888) (unanimous)
• Approved title change to 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator, effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved four new full‑time 911 Dispatcher positions (Dispatchers 1‑4), effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Emergency Communications reclassifications and new supervisor positions, with $30,615 budget savings for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:09 AM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports and interest earnings for April. The body will also discuss a proposal from the Treasurer’s Office to move funds from Term accounts to Certificates of Deposit.

• Discussion on moving funds from Term accounts to Certificates of Deposit
• 2024 Audit update
• Financial Report for April
• Interest Earnings for April

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 AM (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to pre-certify unofficial results for the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election. The board will also canvass specific categories of overseas, military, and mail-in ballots.

• Pre-certification of May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election unofficial results
• Canvassing of overseas and military ballots
• Canvassing of mail-in/absentee ballots with mis-dates or no-dates
• Canvassing of mail-in/absentee ballots with proof of identification
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It accepted 29 mail‑in ballots with outer‑envelope date issues and rejected 4 ballots lacking an office‑received timestamp. The Board pre‑certified the unofficial municipal primary results to the Department of State. It also set tentative dates for a 2% statistical audit and official result certification, and moved into an executive session.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 29 ballots with date issues (unanimous)
• Rejected 4 ballots lacking office‑received timestamp (unanimous)
• Pre‑certified unofficial municipal primary results to Department of State (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2% statistical audit of in‑person ballots for May 28, 2025 (tentative)
• Scheduled certification of official results for June 3, 2025 (tentative)
• Moved into executive session from 3:59 PM to 4:15 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts, including a solar array purchase and a land sale. The body is also reviewing service contracts for human services and infrastructure updates.

• Sale of approximately half of a 13.483-acre parcel adjacent to Persia Road to Centre Care, Inc. for $600,000
• Purchase of a solar array at the Centre County Correctional Facility from Centre County Solar Partners, LLC for $567,411
• Contract renewal with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) for property/casuality insurance totaling $552,263
• Contract with On-Demand Services, LLC for $64,049.91 for Community Services Building moving services
• MOU for a 6,577 square foot Wawa convenience store and fueling stations at Earlystown Road and Old Fort Road

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Motorcycle Awareness Month. It approved contracts for moving services, a solar array purchase, and the sale of a 13.5‑acre parcel, and it approved an engineering services proposal and the May 23 check run. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 28 recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 29 recognizing Motorcycle Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $64,049.91 contract with On-Demand Services for Community Services Building moving services (unanimous)
• Approved $567,411 purchase of solar array from Centre County Solar Partners, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 sale of half of a 13.483‑acre parcel to Centre Care, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 engineering services proposal with Penn Terra Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated May 23, 2025 (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a request regarding a subdivision and residential build for Fravel.

• Subdivision and residential build request - Fravel
• Ag Land Preservation Board Overview PowerPoint (Continued)

The board approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved the subdivision and residential build request presented by Ms. Pirrone‑Brusse, with Mr. Heckman abstaining. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved subdivision and residential build request for Fravel (Heckman abstained, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to adjudicate and tabulate various municipal primary election ballots. This includes processing civilian absentee, mail-in, in-person, and military/civilian overseas ballots. The meeting is part of a scheduled sequence leading to the certification of official results on June 3, 2025.

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

The Board unanimously rejected several irregular absentee ballots and accepted 24 provisional ballots. It selected Precinct 16‑State College North and Precinct 36‑Benner North for the required 2% statistical audit, which will be held on May 28. The Board also cancelled the May 23 meeting because all tasks were completed.

• Rejected 1 absentee ballot with voter‑identifying writing (unanimous)
• Rejected 4 “naked” absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 1 ballot lacking voter signature (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 ballots with date issues and ordered segregation (unanimous)
• Accepted 24 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Selected Precinct 16‑State College North and Precinct 36‑Benner North for 2% audit (unanimous)
• Cancelled the May 23 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled the 2% audit for May 28 and set certification dates (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. The body is reviewing a tentative schedule for the adjudication, canvassing, and tabulation of various ballot types following the Municipal Primary Election.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• May 22: Adjudication of absentee and mail-in ballots; canvassing of in-person and overseas ballots
• May 23: Selection of precincts for the 2% Statistical Audit of in-person ballots
• May 27: Certification of unofficial results
• June 3: Certification of official results

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM. No public comments or agenda additions were recorded.

• Approved May 8, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting; reconvened May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract addendum for a 911 center generator whose cost rose because of tariffs, along with several personnel actions including hiring corrections officers and sheriff deputies. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week and approval of meeting minutes and a check run.

• Contract addendum with Breon’s Inc. for a Kohler diesel generator at Pine Grove Tower, not to exceed $40,000, due to tariff-increased cost from $31,366 to $34,738.88
• Approval of funding and appointment for five corrections officers at the Correctional Facility, with salary impacts ranging from $1,352 to $26,580 in 2025
• Approval of public defender lateral transfer for Nicholas Vescio-Franz from law clerk to assistant public defender, effective August 11, 2025
• Approval of a medical leave of absence for a probation officer from June 6 to July 21, 2025
• Approval of duplicate county mortgage for a first-time homebuyer at 204 E. Oak Street, Port Matilda

The Board approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 27, designating May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. It unanimously approved several personnel items, including five corrections officer positions, a public defender transfer, a risk‑management assistant, a probation medical leave, and three sheriff positions. The Board also approved a contract addendum up to $40,000 for a diesel generator and approved a duplicate county mortgage for a first‑time home buyer. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 27 of 2025 proclaiming EMS Week (unanimous)
• Approved Corrections Facility personnel items i‑v (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Nicholas Vescio‑Franz to Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved Risk Management Administrative Assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave of absence for Probation Officer p.c. #30123 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff personnel items i‑iii (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Breon’s Inc. up to $40,000 for generator (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Salary Board, will consider approving personnel actions including a coroner appointment rate, a sheriff demotion, two sheriff promotions, and a change in hours for a deputy. Previous meeting minutes will also be approved.

• Retroactive approval of Arika M. Rogers as Deputy Coroner at $19.83/hour, effective May 12, 2025
• Voluntary demotion of Danielle Ramos from Administrative Assistant to Department Clerk 3, new rate $19.17/hour
• Promotion of Tarryn Eckenroth to Deputy Sheriff 2 at $21.09/hour, annualized salary impact of $5,186
• Promotion of Devan Stoner to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security (no pay rate change), annualized impact of $18,284
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 1, 2025 Salary Board Meeting

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It also approved a retroactive hourly rate for Arika Rogers and three personnel actions for the Sheriff’s Office, including a demotion, a promotion, and a change to full‑time status. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 1 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive $19.83/hr rate for Arika M. Rogers, effective May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved demotion and title change for Danielle Ramos to Department Clerk 3 at $19.17/hr, effective June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion for Tarryn Eckenroth to Deputy Sheriff 2 at $21.09/hr, effective May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved change to full‑time status for Devan Stoner with no pay change, effective May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 AM (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to consider minutes from March and April 2025 and receive committee reports. The only substantive item is a review of the Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention Quarterly Update. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including public comments and administrator remarks.

• Approval of minutes for March and April 2025 (voting item)
• Note: Minutes from November 2024 approved via electronic vote; January and February 2025 sent for electronic voting on May 13, 2025
• New Business: Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention Quarterly Update review
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee will consider approving a contract renewal with Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for an online database used to purchase dog licenses, small game of chance, bingo, and sportsman's firearm permits. The contract totals $3,000 for 2025. The committee will also vote on a rotation of officers, appointing Colleen Kennedy as Chair and Bryan Sampsel as Vice-Chair, and approve minutes from the September 2024 meeting.

• Contract renewal with Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for $3,000/year ($250/month) for online database services
• Rotation of positions: Colleen Kennedy as Chair, Bryan Sampsel as Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting
• Records Improvement Fund financial report review

The Records Improvement Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the rotation of Chair to Colleen Kennedy and Vice‑Chair to Bryan Sampsel. A contract renewal with Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for a $3,000 annual fee was approved, with the vote unanimous and Treasurer Colleen Kennedy abstaining.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rotation of Chair to Colleen Kennedy and Vice‑Chair to Bryan Sampsel (unanimous)
• Approved use of funds for Fairfield Computer Services, LLC contract $3,000 (unanimous, Treasurer Kennedy abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 7 of 2025, approving tax-exempt financing through the Hospital Authority for a Mount Nittany Physician Group project. Other actions include a one-year $166,824 intergovernmental agreement renewal with Pennsylvania State Police for an Auto Theft Task Force detective, several contracts for services (fire alarm monitoring, records transfer, POTS lines), and ratification of a $2,600 emergency roof repair. The board will also adopt proclamations for Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Centre Gives Days and approve a letter of support for a tourism grant application.

• Resolution 7 – tax-exempt financing for Mount Nittany Physician Group project
• Intergovernmental agreement renewal with PA State Police for Auto Theft Task Force detective – $166,824
• Verizon contract for POTS lines at multiple county buildings – $15,023.92
• Ratification of emergency roof repair on Courthouse Annex – $2,600
• Proclamations declaring May 15 Peace Officers' Memorial Day and May 14–15 Centre Gives Days

The Board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes, adopted two proclamations, adopted Resolution 7 of 2025 for a tax‑exempt financing project for Mount Nittany Physician Group, approved several contracts including a $166,824 agreement for a County Detective position, and accepted the resignation of an Aging Advisory Council member.

• Approved minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 25 of 2025 designating May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 26 of 2025 designating May 14‑15 as Centre Gives Days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7 of 2025 for tax‑exempt financing of Mount Nittany Physician Group ERP/EMR project (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement renewal with Pennsylvania State Police for County Detective, $166,824 (unanimous)
• Approved Berkshire Systems Group contract for fire alarm monitoring services, $3,726.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Milliman contract for GASB 75 valuation, $21,703 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Aging Advisory Council member Nathan Varner (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review the final subdivision/land development plan for Benner Mills Townhomes, a 23-unit townhome project in Benner Township. It will also consider 19 time extension requests for various development projects across the county, including Dollar General, Horizon at Brush Valley Phase 2, and Shady Farm Solar. A sub-committee meeting is scheduled for May 29.

• Benner Mills Townhomes final plan: 3 lots, 23 residential townhome units, Benner Township
• Time extension requests: 19 items including Dollar General (Snow Shoe), Horizon at Brush Valley Phase 2 (Potter Twp), Shady Farm Solar (Walker Twp), Benner Pike Hotel (Benner Twp)
• Centre County Major Subdivision/Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025 (virtual)

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It granted conditional final plan approval for the Benner Mills Townhomes project, subject to township engineer and zoning reviews and required signatures. The board also approved the April and May 90‑day time‑extension requests for multiple land‑development applications.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Benner Mills Townhomes (motion carried)
• Approved April 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)
• Approved May 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from the April 17 meeting and adopt Resolution 1 of 2025 appointing eight individuals to administer oaths for the 2025 Municipal Primary. The board will also review the tentative schedule for post-election canvassing, adjudication, and certification from May 22 through June 3. A public test of voting equipment is scheduled for May 15.

• Approve minutes from the April 17, 2025 Board of Elections meeting.
• Adopt Resolution 1 of 2025 appointing John Franek Jr, Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, Doreen Perks, Susan Knell & Karen Hauser as oath administrators for the 2025 Municipal Primary.
• Review tentative schedule for canvassing absentee, mail-in, and provisional ballots, as well as result certification from May 22 to June 3.
• Public test of voting equipment on May 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Willowbank Building, Room 146.
• Next board meeting on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM at the same location.

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 1 of 2025, appointing John Franek Jr., Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, Doreen Perks, Susan Knell, and Karen Hauser to administer oaths for the 2025 Municipal Primary. The Board released a tentative schedule for ballot adjudication, canvassing, and audits, announced a public equipment test on May 15, and set the next Board meeting for May 20. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1 appointing oath administrators for 2025 Municipal Primary (unanimous)
• Released tentative election board schedule for May 22‑June 3, 2025
• Announced public equipment test on May 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Set next Board of Elections meeting for May 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will hold a regular monthly meeting to review standard oversight items. The agenda includes the warden's report, facility reports on population, work release, medical and mental health services, and updates from community partners. No specific votes or new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025
• Warden's report including employee recognition
• Facility reports: population, work release, medical services, mental health services
• Monthly report from Criminal Justice Planning
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board of Inspectors voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. A second unanimous vote adjourned the May 8, 2025 meeting at 8:27 AM. No other motions were decided.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 AM (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Centre County Retirement Board will receive a presentation on first-quarter 2025 total portfolio results from PFM Asset Management and discuss a matter related to Korn Ferry. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approve February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management – 1Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results presentation by Perry Giovanelli
• Discussion item: Korn Ferry

The Retirement Board approved the February 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No old business was reported. New business included a presentation of the Q1 2025 portfolio results and a discussion about staff changes at Korn Ferry, but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:57 PM.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is replacing its monthly meeting with a virtual training session. Paige Kizior from Women for a Healthy Environment will present on Lead and Lead Safety.

• Lead & Lead Safety training presented by Paige Kizior

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project change orders and service contracts. The meeting includes approvals for facility maintenance, election office equipment, and mental health service funding.

• Change orders for Community Services Building: $9,365.86 with Ainsworth Inc. and $45,173 with G.M. McCrossin
• Contract not to exceed $11,500 to retrofit County Van #55 into a mobile unit for the Election’s Office
• Contract with Carson Disposal for refuse collection at Centre Hall MDJ office ($504 total)
• Contract addendums for mental health and housing services with Strawberry Fields, Inc. ($38,000) and Housing Transitions, Inc. ($5,080 total)
• Proclamations for Bike Month and Corrections Employee Week

The Board approved change orders for the Community Services Building and a refuse‑collection contract, and authorized the conversion of County Van #55 into a mobile election unit. It also adopted proclamations for Bike Month and Corrections Employee Week, and approved several support letters and a livestream sponsorship. All actions were approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved change orders with Ainsworth Inc. ($9,365.86) and G.M. McCrossin ($45,173) for the Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Carson Disposal for refuse collection ($504 total) (unanimous)
• Approved retrofitting of County Van #55 into a mobile election unit (up to $11,500) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 23 of 2025 declaring May as Bike Month, Bike to Work Week/Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 24 of 2025 declaring May 4‑10 as Corrections Employee Week (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter for the Centre County Grange Park Equine Center audit (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Happy Valley Adventure Bureau $75,000 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for livestream of municipal primary meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and a specific personnel pay rate. The board is considering the appointment of a full-time Department Clerk 3 for the Sheriff's office.

• Approval of April 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Pay rate of $17.71/hour for Sonia M. Veruete as Department Clerk 3 (Sheriff's office)

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $17.71 per hour rate for Sonia M. Veruete as a full‑time Department Clerk 3 for the Sheriff’s Office, effective May 19, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $17.71/hour rate for Sonia M. Veruete, Department Clerk 3 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of meeting minutes, a letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. for Senator Fetterman's FY26 appropriations requests, and multiple personnel actions across several departments including Corrections, Human Services, and Risk Management.

• Letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. for federal appropriations request
• Funding and personnel requisition for full-time Lieutenant, Correctional Facility (SG-11, $1,952 budget impact)
• Promotion of Nicole Eckley to Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging ($26.04/hour)
• Appointment of Lourdes Skidgel as Vehicle Operator 80%, Transportation ($18.16/hour)
• Two full-time Veterans Affairs Services Coordinator positions (SG-06)

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel funding and appointment items, including correctional facility staff, aging services promotions and hires, a casework supervisor, a vehicle operator, veterans affairs coordinators, and risk‑management custodial workers. Additionally, the board approved a letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and appointments for a full‑time Lieutenant and Corrections Officer at the Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nicole Eckley and hiring of an Aging Care Manager (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of a full‑time Casework Supervisor for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lourdes Z. Skidgel as full‑time Vehicle Operator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and appointments for two Veterans Affairs Services Coordinators (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of two full‑time Custodial Workers for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved a letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will hear presentations on the 2024 average cost of home construction in Centre County ($508,233) and a county inventory of underutilized sites for adaptive reuse. Members will also consider adding a new member, College Township Manager Adam Brumbaugh, and vote to approve the March 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on 2024 average cost of building a home – $508,233 in Centre County
• Review of Centre County's Underutilized Site Inventory and Adaptive Reuse Scenarios guide
• Consideration of new member Adam Brumbaugh, College Township Manager
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (five minutes per speaker)

The task force unanimously approved the removal of member Sarah Klinetob-Lowe after she requested to leave. It also unanimously added Adam Brumbaugh as a new member. The minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Removed member Sarah Klinetob-Lowe (unanimous)
• Added new member Adam Brumbaugh (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several capital project contracts and grant agreements. Key items include funding for the Gregg Township Community Center Restoration Project and security upgrades for the Community Services Building.

• Two CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with Gregg Township totaling $291,021
• Contract with Autoclear Security Inspection Systems for $56,550 for security scanners
• COSTARS contract with Avail Business Systems, Inc. for $26,408.65 for filing system moving services
• Purchase of a 2025 Haulmark enclosed Cargo Trailer for $7,200
• Contract with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center at $225 to $300 per day per juvenile

The Board unanimously approved Community Development Block Grant agreements for Gregg Township totaling $221,550 for FY 2022 and $69,471 for FY 2023. It also adopted proclamations naming May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month and Foster Care Awareness Month. Capital project contracts for moving services, additional cubicles and security scanners were approved, along with a corrected start date for the SEIU corrections‑officers contract. Additional approvals included a $7,200 cargo trailer, a fare‑rate memorandum for the Office of Aging, and a $281,565.78 grant renewal for the First Episode Psychosis program.

• Approved minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 21 of 2025 naming May Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 22 of 2025 naming May Foster Care Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects contracts: COSTARS moving services $26,408.65, Nittany Office Equipment cubicles $3,334.58, security hand‑wand scanners $424.00 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Gregg Township: $221,550 (FY 2022) and $69,471 (FY 2023) (unanimous)
• Approved corrected start date for SEIU Pennsylvania Social Services Union Local 668 contract for corrections officers (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation items: 2025 Haulmark cargo trailer $7,200 and fare‑rate MOU for Office of Aging (unanimous)
• Approved First Episode Psychosis program grant renewal $281,565.78 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider approving the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and receive an update on the 2024 audit. They will review interest earnings and the financial report for March, and discuss a comparison of interest rates between JSSB and PLIGIT for the Liquid Fuel Fund balance.

• Approve minutes from the March 27, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• 2024 Audit update (old business)
• Interest earnings and financial report for March (new business)
• Discussion: Treasurer's Office interest rate comparison between JSSB and PLIGIT for the Liquid Fuel Fund Balance

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No public comments or agenda additions were received. Members reviewed the 2024 audit update, March interest earnings and the first‑quarter financial report, but no further actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 27, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grants at its April 22 meeting, including a $77,353.25 parking lot upgrade at the Sheriff's Office and purchase of two security scanners for $56,550 for the Community Services Building. The consent agenda features a final land development plan for 23 townhomes in Benner Township, contract renewals for youth services, and an emergency shelter grant increase.

• Sheriff's Office parking lot upgrades contract with Bowman Excavating for $77,353.25
• Purchase of two security scanners and warranty for Community Services Building for $56,550
• Contract with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center (Ohio) to house juveniles at $225/day
• Benner Mills Townhomes final land development plan: 23 units on 3.45 acres along Amberleigh Lane
• Modification of Indigent Defense Grant: extending to Dec 2026 and adding $101,271

The Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Conservation District Week and Mount Nittany Health Week. It approved a $77,353.25 contract for Sheriff parking lot upgrades and added a $56,550 security scanner contract to the next consent agenda. The Board also accepted a $104,043 juvenile probation grant, added a juvenile detention contract, and approved a $101,271 increase to the Indigent Defense Grant.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 19 of 2025 for Conservation District Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 20 of 2025 for Mount Nittany Health Week (unanimous)
• Approved $77,353.25 contract with Bowman Excavating for Sheriff parking lot upgrades (unanimous)
• Added $56,550 Autoclear Security scanners contract to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted $104,043 Juvenile Probation Services Grant (unanimous)
• Added juvenile detention contract with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $101,271 increase to Indigent Defense Grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving meeting minutes from April 3, 2025, and two personnel actions: appointing Thompson A. Buchan as an on-call/occasional tip staff at $15.92/hour and Jacob T. Billotte as a full-time School Based Juvenile Probation Officer at $24.81/hour. Public comment is invited before each action.

• Approve rate for Thompson A. Buchan as on-call Tip Staff at $15.92/hour, effective May 1, 2025, with salary budget savings of $976
• Approve rate for Jacob T. Billotte as full-time School Based Juvenile Probation Officer at $24.81/hour, effective April 28, 2025, with 2025 budget impact of $31,633 and annualized 2026 impact of $48,380
• Approve Salary Board meeting minutes from April 3, 2025

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $15.92 per hour rate for Thompson Buchan in Court Administration and a $24.81 per hour rate for Jacob Billotte as a School Based Juvenile Probation Officer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 3, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $15.92/hr rate for Thompson Buchan, Court Administration (unanimous)
• Approved $24.81/hr rate for Jacob Billotte, Probation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several personnel appointments and funding requisitions across county departments. The board is also considering a security contract for ballot drop boxes and a land development plan for townhomes.

• Contract with Johnson Controls Security Solutions for $3,148 for ballot drop box NVR installation
• Proposed land development plan for 23 residential townhouse units at Benner Mills Townhomes in Benner Township
• Appointment of Destiny L. Miller and Owen J. Pettina as Corrections Officers at $22.15/hour
• Funding for a full-time Crisis Intervention Team/Critical Incident Coordinator with a 2025 budget impact of $33,742
• Proclamation 18 of 2025 designating April 2025 as Second Chance Month

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting and adopted a proclamation naming April 2025 as Second Chance Month. It also approved a series of personnel appointments and funding requests across corrections, criminal‑justice, human services, planning, and the public defender’s office. The Board added a Memorandum of Understanding for the Benner Mills Townhomes development and approved a $3,148 contract with Johnson Controls for ballot‑drop‑box equipment. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 18 of 2025 naming April Second Chance Month (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer appointments and related funding (unanimous)
• Approved Criminal Justice Planning funding and new Crisis Intervention Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Public Defender funding and personnel requisition (unanimous)
• Added MOU for Benner Mills Townhomes final land‑development plan to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $3,148 Johnson Controls contract for ballot‑drop‑box NVR installation (unanimous)
• Approved multiple other personnel appointments (e.g., Conservation Intern, Planning Intern) (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The committee will review the deactivation of off-site emergency response plans for Graymont and the Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority. The meeting also includes reports on hazardous materials preparedness and upcoming waste collection events.

• Off-site emergency response plan deactivations for Graymont-Pleasant Gap and Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) Year 3-Commodity Flow Study
• 2024 TIER II reporting
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 25 & 26, 2025
• Tire Collection Event on May 3, 2025

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will approve the date range for valid ballots for the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary (April 4 through Election Day) and appoint the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards. The board will also consider approving minutes from the April 3 meeting. Public comment is accepted on agenda items before each action.

• Approval of ballot date range for the May 20 Municipal Primary: April 4, 2025 – May 20, 2025
• Appointment of Board of Elections & Elections Staff as Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for the 2025 primary
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting. It also unanimously approved the ballot validity period of April 4 to May 20, 2025 for the municipal primary. The Board appointed its members and staff as the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for that election. The next meeting was scheduled for May 8, 2025.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ballot validity dates April 4–May 20, 2025 for May 20 municipal primary (unanimous)
• Appointed Board and staff as Official Count Board & Provisional Ballot Boards for 2025 municipal primary (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM (announcement)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will meet to review the Capital 2024 Annual Claims. The body will also hold a discussion regarding rates.

• Capital 2024 Annual Claims Review
• Rate discussion

The board approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to move all employee health classes to a specialty pharmacy vendor. Commissioners also agreed to review the proposed 90‑day prescription plan change during the next renewal period.

• Approved December 5, 2024 EBT meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously to move all employee health classes to a specialty pharmacy vendor
• Agreed to review the 90‑day prescription plan change during the upcoming renewal period

Board of Commissioners

The board will approve minutes from April 8, adopt proclamations for 9-1-1 Dispatchers Week and Grange Month, and enter contract review for sheriff's parking lot upgrades. They will vote on a $50,343.86 change order for a lightning protection system at the correctional facility and add several human services and facilities contracts to next week's consent agenda, including youth residential services and Aging Well PA rate adjustments.

• Proclamation 16 of 2025 declaring April 13-19 as ‘9-1-1 Dispatchers Week’ in Centre County
• Enter contract review for Centre County Sheriff’s Office Parking Lot Upgrades RFP
• Change order with S.J. Thomas Company for $50,343.86 to install lightning protection on correctional facility roof
• Contract renewal with Outside In School of Experimental Education for $110,000 in residential youth services (July 2025 – June 2026)
• Contract addendum with Aging Well PA for $123,601 to adjust rates for Functional Eligibility Determinations (April 2025 – Jan 2026)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and adopted two proclamations honoring 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week and Grange Month. It entered a contract review for the Centre County Sheriff’s parking lot upgrades and approved a $50,343.86 change order for a new lightning protection system on the correctional facility roof. Several contracts and addenda were added to next week’s consent agenda, and the weekly consent agenda and check run were approved.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 16 of 2025 for 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 17 of 2025 for Grange Month (unanimous)
• Entered contract review for Centre County Sheriff’s Parking Lot Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved change order with S.J. Thomas Company, Inc. for lightning protection ($50,343.86) (unanimous)
• Added Children and Youth Services contracts (total $180,513.69) to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated April 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to review reports on prison population, medical services, and mental health services. The body will also discuss updates to 100 and 200 level policies.

• Policy updates (100 & 200 Level)
• Population, work release, medical, and mental health services reports
• Criminal Justice Planning monthly report
• Updates from CentrePeace and the Prison Society

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the Level 100 and Level 200 policy updates. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:37 AM.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Levels 100 & 200 policy updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Council will meet to review committee reports and discuss new business. The agenda includes a presentation by the Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator regarding D&A in the time of DOGE.

• Vote on March 2025 minutes
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report
• Independent Grievance Review Panel report

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will receive a director's report and handle old and new business, including elections of officers and reappointments. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy or funding decisions on the published agenda.

• Election of officers and reappointments

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear deferred real estate appeals from 2024 and new real estate appeals from 2025. The body will also render decisions on appeals.

• Hearing of 2024 deferred real estate appeals
• Hearing of 2025 real estate appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 22, and 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on a 36-month natural gas contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819/DTH (Resolution 6) and a new SEIU Local 668 contract for corrections officers covering February 2025 through December 2028. Other actions include approving change orders for the Community Services Building totalling over $78,000, contracts for 911 emergency communications equipment and consulting, and two proclamations for awareness months. Several contracts are deferred to next week's consent agenda.

• Resolution 6 – 36-month natural gas contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819/DTH
• SEIU Local 668 union contract for Centre County Correctional Facility corrections officers, 2025–2028
• Change orders for Community Services Building: $10,329.76 (Watkins Security) and $67,757.57 (G.M. McCrossin, Ainsworth)
• 911 contracts: $31,366 for generator (Breon's Inc.), $28,507.22 for power supplies (Capital Area Communications), $12,000 for UPS consulting (Mission Critical Partners)
• Proclamations: April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month in Centre County

The Board approved the April 1 minutes and adopted Proclamations 14 and 15, designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. It adopted Resolution 6, entering a 36‑month natural‑gas purchase contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819 per DTH. The Board also approved a series of contracts and change orders for capital projects, 911 emergency communications, insurance, and human‑services services, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 14 – April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 15 – April Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6 – 36‑month natural‑gas contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819/DTH (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project change orders totaling $78,087.33 for Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Added 911 Emergency Communications contracts totaling $71,873.22 to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved SEIU Pennsylvania Social Services Union Local 668 contract for Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Morefield Communications contract for Mitel phone system setup, $23,132.50 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving the March 6 meeting minutes and two personnel actions: extending extra on-call pay for six deputy coroners through October 2025, and authorizing overtime for three caseworkers and a supervisor in Human Services/MH/ID/EI through June 2025.

• Approve extension of on-call payment for six deputy coroners (p.c. #21203, 21205-21209), $5,826 budget impact
• Approve up to 5 extra hours/week for three full-time Caseworker 2 positions in EI (p.c. #56124, 56145, 56154), $7,970 budget impact
• Approve up to 5 extra hours/week for Early Intervention Supervisor (p.c. #56111), $1,786 budget impact
• Approve March 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes

The Salary Board approved the minutes from its March 6 meeting. It unanimously approved an on‑call payment extension for on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroners, costing $5,826 for 2025. It also approved additional weekly hours for three full‑time caseworkers and one Early Intervention Supervisor in the MH/ID/EI program, with budget impacts of $7,970 and $1,786 respectively. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extension of on‑call payment for on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroners (budget impact $5,826) (unanimous)
• Approved extra 5 hours/week for three full‑time Caseworker 2 (EI) positions, MH/ID/EI (budget impact $7,970) (unanimous)
• Approved extra 5 hours/week for full‑time Early Intervention Supervisor, MH/ID/EI (budget impact $1,786) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, adopting a proclamation for Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month, and acting on several personnel items including title changes and new hires across multiple departments. The agenda also includes public comment and potential additions.

• Proclamation 13 of 2025 declaring April 2025 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month in Centre County
• Approval of title change and new job description for Administrative Officer 1 to Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging, effective April 5, 2025
• Funding and personnel requisition for full-time Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging (SG-11), with salary budget savings of $12,398 in 2025 and $20,821 annualized in 2026
• Funding and personnel requisition for full-time Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II, Court Administration (SG-20), with salary budget savings of $2,838 in 2025
• Funding and personnel requisition for full-time Department Clerk 3 (80) in Probation (SG-04), with salary budget savings of $9,343 in 2025 and $728 annualized in 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 13 of 2025 designating April 2025 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. It also approved a title change and funding for a new Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging, and approved funding and personnel requisitions for several full‑time clerk and specialist positions across Human Services, the Court, Probation, and the Sheriff’s Office. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 13 of 2025 – April 2025 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month (unanimous)
• Approved title change to Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging (effective Apr 5, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging (salary savings $12,398 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (75) MH/ID/EI (salary savings $530 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II and on‑call Tipstaff (salary savings $2,838 and $759 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (80) Probation (salary savings $9,343 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (80) Sheriff (salary savings $1,061 2025) (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will meet to consider approving minutes from the March 27 meeting and take action on the Municipal Primary Election. Items include a polling location change for Precinct #39 Boggs Township West from Boggs Community Building to Wingate Faith Church, approval of the ballot design and layout, and approval of ballot quantities to purchase. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Change of polling location for Precinct #39 Boggs Township West from Boggs Community Building to Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Rd, Bellefonte
• Review and approve the ballot design and layout for the Municipal Primary Election
• Review and approve ballot quantities to purchase for the Municipal Primary Election

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. It also approved moving Precinct #39 to Wingate Faith Church and adopted the ballot design and layout. Finally, the Board approved the quantities of ballots to be ordered for the municipal primary election. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved polling location change for Precinct #39 Boggs Township to Wingate Faith Church (unanimous)
• Approved ballot design and layout for the municipal primary (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities to purchase for the municipal primary election (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review treasurer reports and agency updates. The body will discuss ongoing activities including Silly Sally events at libraries and lead and social media training.

• Updates on Silly Sally events at libraries
• Updates on Lead and Social Media training
• Review of candidates for ongoing membership

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and consent agenda items, including a $547,546 furniture purchase for the Community Services Building and a $1,456,198 mental health services contract. They will also adopt proclamations for County Government Appreciation Month and Justice Education Month, and authorize several other contracts and grants. Most action items are routine approvals or additions to next week's consent agenda.

• Consent Agenda includes $547,546.10 furniture purchase for Community Services Building
• Mental health contract with Center for Community Resources for $1,456,198
• Contract renewal with Penn State University for sheriff deputies at football games at $77/hour
• Proclamations designating April 2025 as National County Government and Justice Education Month
• Approval of a project modification for Justice Assistance Grant totaling $220,833

The Board approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing April as County Government Employee Appreciation Month and Justice Education Month. It approved a project modification to the Justice Assistance Grant and a contract renewal with Penn State University to provide law‑enforcement services at football games. Additional contracts and grant applications were approved or placed on next week’s consent agenda.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 11 of 2025 for County Government Employee Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 12 of 2025 for Justice Education Month (unanimous)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant project modification ($220,833) (unanimous)
• Approved Penn State University law‑enforcement services contract ($77/hour) (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Management Corp contract addendum ($1,275) (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant application (unanimous)
• Added Capital Projects items i‑iii to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, the Stepping Up Initiative (including Behavioral Health Court and CIT), the HOPE Initiative, and the Reentry Coalition. The board will also consider creating a new subcommittee and discuss grant updates. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of reports and discussion items.

• Update on Regional Veterans Court by Ryan Smeltzer
• Stepping Up Initiative updates on Behavioral Health Court and CIT
• HOPE Initiative update
• Reentry Coalition update
• Consideration of subcommittee creation

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board will hear an update on the Campbell farm as old business and continue a PowerPoint overview of the Agricultural Land Preservation program. They will also approve minutes from the February meeting, hear public comments, and receive the coordinator's report.

• Update on Campbell farm
• Continued presentation of Ag Land Preservation Board Overview PowerPoint
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per person)

The board voted to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also carried. The next meeting is set for April 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 146 of the Willowbank Building.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider approving the 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan and two functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center totaling $27,000 for vote-by-mail processing and poll worker training. The board also will vote on minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting
• Functional agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for Vote by Mail Processing Room – estimated $14,000 (May 15–24, 2025)
• Functional agreement with The Penn Stater Hotel for Poll Worker training – estimated $13,000 (April 7–11, 2025)
• Approve the 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan
• Next Board of Elections meeting on April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting and the functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote‑by‑mail processing ($14,000) and poll‑worker training ($13,000). The Board then approved the 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan by a 2‑1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The next meeting was scheduled for April 3, 2025 and the session was adjourned at 2:11 PM.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote‑by‑mail processing ($14,000) and poll‑worker training ($13,000) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan (2‑1 vote, Commissioner Dershem opposed)
• Scheduled next Board of Elections meeting for April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:11 PM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Centre County Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from the February meeting and receive updates on the ERP system, February interest earnings, and the monthly financial report. No major funding decisions or contracts are on the agenda—the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from February 27, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Old Business: ERP System Update
• New Business: Interest Earnings for February
• New Business: Financial Report for February

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 9:23 AM. Financial updates on interest earnings and February expenditures were presented but no further actions were taken.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 AM (unanimous vote)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will approve minutes from its February meeting, handle membership changes (removing two members and considering two new ones), and discuss the potential use of CCIDA/GA borrowing capacity for affordable housing projects.

• Approval of February 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Removal of members Chris Kunes and Mike Danneker due to withdrawal
• Consideration of new members: Chris Dochat (S&A Homes) and Gary Brandeis (Scholar Hotels)
• Discussion of potential CCIDA/GA borrowing capacity for affordable housing projects

The Task Force approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members Chris Kunes and Michael Danneker were removed and Chris Dochat and Gary Brandeis were added, both motions carried unanimously. A discussion on setting a formal membership limit was tabled. The next meeting is tentatively set for April 30, 2025.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Chris Kunes and Michael Danneker from membership (unanimous)
• Added Chris Dochat and Gary Brandeis to membership (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on formal membership limit
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for April 30, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 12:22 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts and human services agreements. Key items include building upgrades for the Courthouse Annex and the Community Services Building, as well as grant funding for victim services.

• Contract with McClure Company for a new 911 equipment room UPS: $345,965
• Contract with TMG Builders, Inc. for Courthouse Annex building envelope upgrades: $176,000
• Change orders for Community Services Building coordination: $134,623.82
• RASA and VOJO grant funds for the Victim Witness Office: $147,757
• LSA Grant for Strawberry Fields, Inc. to purchase a new vehicle: $83,390

The Board unanimously approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 10 of 2025 honoring the Kiwanis Club’s 100th anniversary. It approved multiple contracts, including a $176,000 courthouse annex upgrade, $134,623.82 change orders for the Community Services Building, a $547,546.10 furniture purchase, a $1,456,198 mental‑health services grant, and a $345,965 UPS replacement for 911 communications. The Board also accepted $147,757 in victim‑services grant funds and approved the resignation of a Housing Authority board member.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10 of 2025 for Kiwanis Club anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved $176,000 contract with TMG Builders for courthouse annex upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $134,623.82 change orders for Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Added $547,546.10 furniture contract with Nittany Office Equipment to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted $147,757 RASA and VOJO grant funds for Victim Witness Office (unanimous)
• Approved $345,965 UPS replacement contract with McClure Company for 911 communications (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Housing Authority board member Samuel McGinley (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The board will vote on accepting a $907,790 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation for FY 2023-2024. They will also consider a contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for $83,390 for a fleet vehicle. Several personnel actions include hiring a corrections officer, a 911 dispatcher, and other county staff.

• Accept $907,790 MATP allocation for FY 2023-2024 (Dept. 531)
• Approve $83,390 contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for fleet vehicle (LSA Grant)
• Hire full-time Corrections Officer at SG-N10 (p.c. #33368)
• Appoint Timothy R. Saphore as 911 Dispatcher at $22.32/hour
• Appoint Gina L. Hamilton as Medical Assistance Clerk 1 at $15.92/hour

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. to purchase a new fleet vehicle for $83,390. They also unanimously approved numerous personnel appointments and funding requests across corrections, emergency communications, human services, public defender, tax assessment, and housing. The check run dated March 18 2025 was approved, and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.

• Approved contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for $83,390 vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Corrections Officer p.c. #33368 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Timothy R. Saphore as 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved five Transportation personnel and status changes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Cunningham as Law Clerk, Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrew J. Boden as Real Estate Assessor Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved housing satisfaction items for 502 E. Plank Rd and 217 Turnpike St (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023‑2024 MATP allocation of $907,790 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will review a final land development plan for a Chipotle restaurant and a waiver request for the Benner Mills Townhomes. The commission will also consider 11 time extension requests for various land development and subdivision projects.

• Chipotle Restaurant Final Land Development Plan in Benner Township
• Benner Mills Townhomes waiver request for 23 residential units in Benner Township
• 11 time extension requests including solar, wind, and warehouse projects
• St. Joseph Institute for Addiction Detox Center 11th request for extension
• Sandy Ridge II Wind Project 14th request for extension

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for a Chipotle restaurant in Benner Township, subject to review comments and pending items. The commission also approved a waiver allowing the Benner Mills Townhomes project to skip the preliminary plan stage and proceed directly to final plan submission. Eleven time extension requests for various development projects were approved.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Chipotle Restaurant in Benner Township
• Granted waiver of Preliminary Plan format for Benner Mills Townhomes (23 units)
• Approved 11 time extension requests for development projects
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting
• Cancelled March Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub-Committee meeting

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to vote on minutes from November 2024 and January 2025. New business includes a presentation on the Behavioral Health Administrative Resource Program (BHARP) overview. Committee reports and public comments are also scheduled.

• Vote on minutes from November 2024 and January 2025
• Presentation: BHARP Overview by Justin Wolford, LCSW
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Public comments on agenda items allowed

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider multiple personnel appointments and requisitions across departments including 911 dispatch, human services, and risk management. They will also vote on a $1.16M expenditure report for Opiate Settlement Trust funds, a grant application for hazardous material response, and a bid for Sheriff's Office parking lot upgrades.

• Approval of $1,165,071.49 expenditure report for PA Opiate Settlement Trust (July–Dec 2024)
• Authorizing advertisement for Centre County Sheriff's Office parking lot upgrades
• Grant application to PEMA for Hazardous Material Response Fund (amount TBD, July 2025–June 2026)
• Appointments for two full-time 911 Dispatchers/Public Safety Telecommunicators at $22.32/hour
• Appointment of Leigh J. Fehlman as full-time Watershed Specialist, Conservation District, at $23.56/hour

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel items, including appointments for a Watershed Specialist, two 911 Dispatchers, a Caseworker, a Department Clerk, and a Deputy Coroner, as well as funding requisitions for several positions. They also approved a request for proposals for Sheriff's Office parking lot upgrades, a grant application for hazardous material response, a satisfaction piece for a property, and an expenditure report for opiate settlement funds. The board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting and a check run dated March 4, 2025.

• Approved minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.
• Approved appointment of Leigh J. Fehlman as full-time Watershed Specialist.
• Approved funding and appointments for two 911 Dispatchers and two new dispatcher hires.
• Approved appointment of Daniel G. Ben-Ami as Caseworker 1 and funding for a Caseworker 2 position.
• Approved appointment of Nicole P. Rodriguez-Sanchez as Department Clerk 3.
• Approved funding for a temporary Planning Intern and a Law Clerk/Assistant Public Defender.
• Approved Risk Management items including new job descriptions and funding for custodial positions.
• Approved advertisement for Sheriff's Office parking lot upgrades and a PEMA grant application for hazardous material response.

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will consider approving starting wages for four new employees in the Controller's Office, Magisterial District Court, and Probation Department, and authorizing temporary overtime for two Conservation District resource conservation coordinators. All actions are personnel-related and have minor budget impacts.

• Approve rate of $21.47/hr for Phyllis Benson as full-time Payroll Coordinator in the Controller's Office (effective March 10, 2025).
• Approve rate of $18.60/hr for Abby G. Eversole as full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary at MDJ Centre Hall (effective March 10, 2025).
• Approve rate of $17.71/hr for Mary 'Katie' Briscoe as full-time Department Clerk 3 in Probation (effective March 10, 2025).
• Approve rate of $22.32/hr for Kenneth C. Winkelman as full-time Probation Officer 1 in Probation (effective March 10, 2025).
• Approve temporary overtime for two Resource Conservation Coordinators (p.c. #82203 & 82213) up to 10 hours overtime per week after 40 hours, effective March 9-22, 2025, with a salary budget impact of $1,464.

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It approved starting pay rates for several new hires, including a Payroll Coordinator, a Magisterial District Court Secretary, a Department Clerk, and a Probation Officer. The Board also approved a temporary overtime request for two Resource Conservation Coordinators, allowing up to 20 hours of overtime per pay period, with a revised salary budget impact of $1,464.

• Approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 Salary Board meeting.
• Approved the rate for Phyllis L. Benson as full-time Payroll Coordinator at $21.47/hour, effective March 10, 2025.
• Approved the rate for Abby G. Eversole as full-time Magisterial District Court Secretary at $18.60/hour, effective March 10, 2025.
• Approved the rate for Mary 'Katie' Briscoe as full-time Department Clerk 3 at $17.71/hour, effective March 10, 2025.
• Approved the rate for Kenneth C. Winkelman as full-time Probation Officer 1 at $22.32/hour, effective March 10, 2025.
• Approved temporary overtime for Resource Conservation Coordinators (p.c. #82203 & 82213) up to 20 hours per pay period, effective March 9-22, 2025, with a salary budget impact of $1,464.

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will hold a routine meeting with introductions, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. Old business includes updates on Silly Sally Events at libraries and Lead and Social Media training. New business involves discussion of potential activities, presentations, or events for the council to be involved in. The meeting also covers ongoing membership candidates and agency updates.

• Updates on Silly Sally Events at libraries
• Updates on Lead and Social Media training
• Discussion of potential new activities or events for LICC involvement
• Candidates for ongoing membership
• Next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025 (virtual)

The Centre County LICC approved the February 5, 2025 minutes without changes. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $620, designated for social media training or a second printing of resource books. No new business or membership candidates were discussed. Provider agencies gave updates on staffing, referrals, and events.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Treasury balance remains $620 for social media training or resource book printing
• Scheduled Silly Sally events at Bellefonte and Centre Hall Libraries in April 2025
• Confirmed LICC participation in Child Abuse Prevention Carnivals on April 5 and April 26, 2025
• Scheduled Schlow Library summer reading kickoff coverage for May 31, 2025
• No new membership candidates; members asked to recruit families

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $465,815 contract for 211 electronic poll books and a $400,544 contract for juvenile detention services. They will also vote on a letter opposing the potential closure of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp, adopt proclamations for Pennsylvania 4H Week and Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and approve CDBG budget revisions for the Haines-Aaronsburg Water Rehab project.

• Approve $465,815 contract with KNOWiNK, LLC for 211 electronic poll books, licenses, and software
• Approve $400,544 contract renewal with Central Counties Youth Center for a 14-bed regional juvenile detention facility
• Approve CDBG budget revisions reallocating $52,392 and $54,916 to the Haines-Aaronsburg Water Rehab Phase II project
• Approve letter to Department of Corrections opposing potential closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp
• Adopt proclamations for Pennsylvania 4H Week (March 16-22) and Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (March 2025)

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $465,815 contract with KNOWiNK, LLC for 211 electronic poll books, with the county's portion reduced to $126,420.46 using Election Integrity Grant funds. The board also approved contracts for courthouse annex upgrades, juvenile detention, and other services, and adopted proclamations for 4H Week and Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

• Approved $465,815 contract with KNOWiNK for 211 electronic poll books (unanimous)
• Approved contract review for Courthouse Annex Building Envelope Upgrades (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5 of 2025 authorizing SEDA-COG for CDBG programs (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG budget revisions reallocating $107,308 to Haines-Aaronsburg Water Rehab (unanimous)
• Approved Probation contracts including $400,544 for juvenile detention and $104,043 grant (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Ainsworth, Inc. for water softening equipment, net $22,371 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,470.20 contract with Penn Installations for courtroom repairs (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp closures (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board will consider a subdivision request from Carl Gates and review an overview presentation on the Ag Land Preservation Board. They will also hear an update on the Campbell Associates Farm and receive the coordinator's report. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Carl Gates Subdivision Request – added to the agenda for consideration
• Campbell Associates Farm update as old business
• Agricultural Land Preservation Board Overview PowerPoint presentation
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agricultural Land Preservation Coordinator's report

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved a 1.92-acre subdivision request for the Carl Gates Farm in Ferguson and Halfmoon Townships, allowing an additional residence. The board also approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes and added the Gates request to the agenda. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved Carl Gates Farm 1.92-acre subdivision request (motion carried)
• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Added Carl Gates Subdivision Request to agenda (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections meets to consider approving the November 2024 meeting minutes and the mail ballot packet for the upcoming municipal primary election. Public comment will be accepted on agenda and non-agenda items. The board will also discuss elections office outreach to additional areas in the county.

• Approve minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
• Approve mail ballot packet for municipal primary election
• Casting of Lots scheduled for March 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Willowbank Building, Room 146
• Discussion item: Elections Office outreach to further areas in the County

The Centre County Board of Elections unanimously approved the mail ballot packet for the 2025 municipal primary election. The board also discussed expanding voter outreach, including the possibility of a mobile voting van, but took no formal action on that item.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved mail ballot packet for 2025 municipal primary (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from January and receive updates on the ERP system. New business includes a report on January interest earnings and the monthly financial report. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from January 30, 2025 meeting
• Update on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation
• Interest earnings report for January 2025
• Monthly financial report for January 2025

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. They reviewed the January financial report, noting expenditures at 5.8% of the budget and revenues exceeding expectations, and discussed monitoring the ERP system, bank merger, and potential federal funding freezes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements, including $110,973 for new servers and hard drives for the Correctional Facility camera system and a $14,400 service agreement. Other items include a $44,700 design contract for probation office renovations, a $155,000 historical preservation grant application, and a $191,653 addendum for outpatient treatment services. The consent agenda includes a final land development plan for a Chipotle restaurant in Benner Township.

• Approval of $110,973 contract with Watkins Security LLC for camera system servers and hard drives at the jail
• Approval of $14,400 service agreement with Watkins Security LLC for jail camera system maintenance
• Approval of $44,700 contract with Hoffman Leakey Architects for probation office renovation design
• Approval of grant application for $155,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant for courthouse renovations
• Approval of addendum with Crossroads Counseling for $191,653 in additional outpatient treatment services

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $110,973 COSTARS contract with Watkins Security LLC for three new servers and two hard drives for the Correctional Facility camera system, plus a $14,400 service agreement. They also approved a $44,700 design contract for probation office renovations (added to next week's consent agenda), a $155,000 grant application for courthouse preservation, and several other contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $110,973 Watkins Security LLC contract for jail camera servers/hard drives (unanimous)
• Approved $14,400 Watkins Security LLC service agreement for camera system (unanimous)
• Added $44,700 Hoffman Leakey Architects design contract for probation office renovations to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with 911 Cellular for duress system software at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved $155,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $11,720 MOU with Eastern PA Continuum of Care for Point-in-Time Count in-kind match (unanimous)
• Added $336,653 Crossroads Counseling contract addendum to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of John Peterson and Julie Angstadt to boards (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel changes and pay rates for the District Attorney's office. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from February 6, 2025.

• Pay rate of $30.73/hour for John W. Aston as full-time County Detective
• Reclassification of Administrative Assistant (SG-05) to Executive Secretary (SG-07)

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two District Attorney personnel items: appointing John W. Aston as a full-time County Detective at $30.73/hour, and reclassifying an Administrative Assistant position to Executive Assistant with a pay grade change. No public comments or agenda additions were made.

• Approved February 6, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved John W. Aston as full-time County Detective at $30.73/hour, effective March 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant, SG-07, effective February 23, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including promotions and new appointments across multiple departments. The meeting also includes a review of job descriptions and a housing satisfaction piece.

• Promotion of Lindsay Burkholder to seasonal Poll Worker & Precinct Coordinator at $21.09/hour
• Appointment of Alexis L. Fogleman as Procurement/Contract Analyst at $19.83/hour
• Appointment of Katie L. Pratt as Casework Supervisor at $26.04/hour
• Job title change from Real Estate Assessor 1 to Real Estate Assessor Trainee
• Housing satisfaction piece for Ryan K. Kelly at 202 Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel actions, including promotions, appointments, and a job description change, as well as a satisfaction piece for a housing premise. All decisions were made without public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Lindsay Burkholder to seasonal Poll Worker & Precinct Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Alexis L. Fogleman as Procurement/Contract Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisition for Department Clerk 3 in C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Mason Buckley to Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Katie L. Pratt as Casework Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved job description change for Real Estate Assessor 1 to Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for Ryan K. Kelly at 202 Jefferson Circle (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will meet to review project status and membership attendance. The agenda includes a Q&A discussion on housing policy with Morgan Boyd, special assistant to DCED Secretary Rick Siger.

• Q&A discussion on housing policy with Morgan Boyd
• Review of housing summit
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Centre County Housing Task Force met and approved the January 22, 2025 minutes unanimously. No public comments or agenda additions were made. The group tabled discussion of a possible Housing Summit until autumn and heard a presentation from Morgan Boyd, Special Assistant to DCED Secretary Rick Siger, on Governor Shapiro's Housing Action Plan. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Housing Summit discussion until autumn
• Agreed to share a seat/vote on the task force (HFL Corp.)

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on multiple contracts and agreements, including a $409,295 state homeland security grant, change orders for the Community Services Building totaling $45,782.57, and a memorandum of understanding for a Chipotle restaurant in Benner Township. They will also adopt a proclamation for Black History Month, approve consent agenda items for facility maintenance and human services contracts, and authorize a letter of support for a federal grant to develop a countywide resilience plan.

• Change orders totaling $45,782.57 for Community Services Building with G.M. McCrossin, Hallstrom-Clark Electric, and Ainsworth Inc.
• $409,295 FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant with PEMA and seven other counties.
• Memorandum of Understanding for a Chipotle restaurant (2,325 sq ft) in Paradise Shopping Center, Benner Township.
• Conservation landscaping project at Willowbank Office Building converting 0.2 acres to native meadow ($35,000).
• Letter of support for PROTECT Program Grant to develop a county-wide transportation resilience plan.

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including change orders for the Community Services Building, a state homeland security grant, a conservation landscaping project, and a vehicle maintenance addendum. They also adopted a proclamation for Black History Month and approved a letter of support for a federal grant application. Two items were added to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved $45,782.57 in change orders for Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved $409,295 State Homeland Security Grant with PEMA (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 6 of 2025 for Black History Month (unanimous)
• Approved Landowner/Grantee Agreement with Conservation District for landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 01 with All-Pro Fleet Services for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for PROTECT Program Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated February 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Added Chipotle MOU and Housing Transitions contract to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will vote on a final subdivision plan for 14 residential lots on Decker Valley Road in Potter Township. Members will also consider 10 time extension requests for projects including Wawa at Eagle Point, Nittany Business Park, and Belle Rose Townhomes. A transportation update and growth forecasting presentation are also on the agenda.

• Decker Valley Road Final Subdivision Plan – 14 residential lots, Potter Township
• 10 time extension requests, including Wawa at Eagle Point (6th), Belle Rose Townhomes (10th), and Nittany Business Park (1st)
• Harvest Meadows Phase 2 Subdivision – 1st time extension request, Benner Township
• Centre County Transportation Update
• Growth Forecasting Presentation

The Centre County Planning Commission granted conditional final plan approval for the Decker Valley Road Subdivision, a 14-lot residential development in Potter Township, subject to review comments and pending items. The commission also approved ten 90-day time extension requests for various subdivision and land development projects across the county. Staff presented a growth forecasting update for the Spring Creek Watershed area.

• Granted conditional final plan approval for Decker Valley Road Subdivision (14 residential lots, Potter Township)
• Approved 10 time extension requests for pending subdivision and land development plans
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will receive the Warden’s Report and facility updates including population, work release, medical, and mental health services. Criminal Justice Planning, CentrePeace, and Prison Society will also provide reports. The meeting is routine with no new business or action items. Public comments are accepted for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Warden’s Report
• Facility reports: population, work release, medical services, mental health services
• Monthly report from Criminal Justice Planning
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. The warden reported three new corrections officers completed the academy, two completed CIT training, and a recreation study is underway with completion expected by July 2025. A second housing unit was closed due to decreased population, with an average daily population of 154. The facility and PrimeCare Medical will undergo a routine NCCHC medical audit on March 18-19.

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 AM (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will vote on minutes from November 2024 and January 2025, and receive a presentation on the Behavioral Health Administrative Resource Program (BHARP). Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel are also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and administrator remarks.

• Vote on minutes of November 2024 and January 2025
• Presentation: BHARP Overview by Justin Wolford, LCSW
• Committee reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Public comments allowed on agenda items
• Comments from Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee is meeting for routine procedural business. The only specific item is the election of officers and reappointments. No major policy or spending decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of officers and reappointments under new business

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting a resolution setting compensation for elected tax collectors and approving a $1,400,000 grant to Centre Care, Inc. for working capital. Several contracts are up for authorization, including a $71,926 court interpreter grant, a $9,500 design contract for a public safety training building, and facility upgrades. The consent agenda includes purchases for the correctional facility, courthouse, and emergency communications.

• Resolution 4 of 2025 setting the rate of compensation for elected tax collectors.
• Approval of $1,400,000 grant agreement with Centre Care, Inc. for working capital.
• Court Interpreter Services Grant reimbursement of $71,926.01 from AOPC.
• Contract with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates for $9,500 to design a health sciences/public safety training building at the Public Safety Training Center.
• Consent agenda items: replacement of garage door and windows at correctional facility ($30,228 total); twenty water source heat pumps for Willowbank Building ($76,500); purchase of a UTV for emergency management ($22,719).

The Board unanimously approved a $1.4 million grant agreement with Centre Care, Inc. for working capital, funded by American Rescue Plan funds, to support services including 243 Medicaid beds. The Board also adopted a resolution setting tax collector compensation rates, approved several contracts, and added multiple items to the next consent agenda.

• Approved $1.4M grant to Centre Care, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 4 of 2025 setting tax collector compensation (unanimous)
• Approved Court Interpreter Services Grant up to $71,926.01 (unanimous)
• Approved time extension for EADS Group bridge inspection contract (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 contract with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates for design services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of dump trailer ($8,484) and UTV ($22,719.08) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including jail, facilities, and 9-1-1 contracts (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated February 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will hear a presentation from PFM Asset Management on the total portfolio results for the fourth quarter of 2024, and will vote to approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. No other business or correspondence is on the agenda.

• Approve December 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management – 4Q 2024 Total Portfolio Results presentation

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to approve personnel changes and meeting minutes. The board is deciding on a position reclassification for the District Attorney's office and a pay rate for a new Prothonotary Clerk.

• Reclassification of full-time County Detective from SG-08 to SG-12
• Approval of $17.36/hour rate for Abigael G. Fisher as full-time Prothonotary Clerk
• Approval of January 23, 2025, meeting minutes

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved two personnel actions: reclassifying a full-time County Detective position in the District Attorney's office from SG-08 to SG-12, and setting the pay rate for a new full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $17.36/hour. Both motions passed without public comment or agenda additions.

• Approved reclassification of County Detective (p.c. #22104) from SG-08 to SG-12, effective Feb 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pay rate of $17.36/hour for Abigael G. Fisher as full-time Prothonotary Clerk, effective Feb 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 23, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board will consider approving several personnel actions, including appointments for corrections officers, a planning department transportation planner, and a seasonal mosquito disease coordinator, as well as revisions to the vehicle-use policy. These items reflect routine staffing and policy updates for county operations.

• Retroactive appointment of Nathan M. Day as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.75/hr, effective Feb 3, 2025
• Retroactive appointment of Cody G. Wentworth as full-time Corrections Officer at $21.50/hr, effective Feb 3, 2025
• Approval of funding and personnel for temporary Resource Conservation Intern at SG-02, salary savings $12,561
• Appointment of Richa Rimal as full-time Planner-Transportation at $24.81/hr, effective March 17, 2025
• Approval of revisions to the Vehicle Use policy effective Feb 6, 2025

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all personnel items, including appointments for corrections officers, a conservation intern, a planner, and a mosquito control coordinator, as well as revisions to job descriptions and the Vehicle Use policy. No public comments were received, and the meeting moved into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nathan M. Day as Corrections Officer at $21.75/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cody G. Wentworth as Corrections Officer at $21.50/hr (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisition for Resource Conservation Intern (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Facilities Technician 1 job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Richa Rimal as Planner-Transportation at $24.81/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sara E. Conklin as Mosquito Disease Control Program Coordinator at $23.56/hr (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Vehicle Use policy (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

This meeting includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on library events and training. The council will discuss the Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan for 2023-2024. Membership candidates and agency updates are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan 2023-2024
• Updates on Silly Sally Events at libraries
• Updates on Lead and Social Media training
• Candidates for ongoing membership

The Centre County LICC approved the January 8, 2025 minutes without changes. Members reviewed the Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan for 2023-2024, noting referral trends and discussing outreach to homeless shelters and sources for suspension/expulsion referrals. No formal votes were taken on these items; the plan requires member signatures.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Infant/Toddler Child Find Plan 2023-2024; members to sign and return to Sheila Stevenson
• Discussed scheduling Silly Sally library events for April/May; Schlow Library event set for May 31
• Noted social media training delayed; lead training still seeking a trainer
• Agency updates reported; no formal actions taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt a proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month, adopt Resolution 3 of 2025 to adjust annual license or permit fees for commercial weighing devices, and approve multiple contracts and consent agenda items. Contract actions include a $76,500 contract for heat pumps at Willowbank Building, a $63,210.60 contract for 9-1-1 emergency communications projects, and contracts for correctional facility repairs. The Board will also consider a letter of support for the Centre WISP BEAD broadband grant application.

• Resolution 3 of 2025 adjusting annual fees for commercial weighing or measuring devices
• $76,500 contract for twenty water source heat pumps at Willowbank Building
• $63,210.60 contract renewal for 9-1-1 emergency communications projects with Mission Critical Partners
• Correctional facility contracts: $16,363 for overhead door replacement, $13,865 for window glass replacement
• Letter of support for Centre WISP BEAD broadband program application with county grant match

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the Centre WISP BEAD program application, which aims to install fiber to 166 miles of premises in Penn Valley, Greg, Miles, and Potter Townships. The County will provide a grant match contingent upon award, with both Centre WISP and the County committing 15% of funds each. The Board also approved a project modification request for the Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Grant, adding $25,000 in grant funds for a new total of $155,000. All other agenda items, including contracts for the correctional facility, facilities management, and 9-1-1 emergency communications, were added to next week's Consent Agenda.

• Approved letter of support for Centre WISP BEAD program application (unanimous)
• Approved project modification request for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Grant, adding $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 5 of 2025 declaring February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 3 of 2025 revising commercial weighing/measuring device fees (unanimous)
• Added correctional facility contracts (garage door, window glass) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added facilities management contracts (heat pumps, doors, flooring) to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added 9-1-1 contract renewal with Mission Critical Partners to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointment and resignation (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on the Regional Veterans Court, behavioral health court, CIT, HOPE initiative, and reentry coalition. Discussion will include a grants update and potential review of bylaws. No voting items or specific proposals are listed.

• Approval of September 27, 2024 CJAB Meeting Minutes
• Regional Veterans Court update from Ryan Smeltzer
• Stepping Up Initiative updates including Behavioral Health Court and CIT
• HOPE Initiative Update
• Reentry Coalition Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review interest earnings and the financial report for December. The body will also discuss an ERP system update and federal funding freezes.

• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• ERP System Update
• Federal funding freezes
• December Interest Earnings
• December Financial Report

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting. They discussed the status of federal funding freezes, noting uncertainty and plans to monitor impacts, with a major discussion scheduled for the next meeting on February 27, 2025. The committee also reviewed the December financial report, which showed county-wide expenditures at $134.6 million (92.4% of budget) and revenues exceeding budget, with a predicted breakeven for 2024.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled federal funding freeze as major discussion topic for February 27, 2025 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts for elections, emergency communications, and human services. The body is also reviewing a residential subdivision plan for Potter Township and a grant application for water infrastructure in Haines-Aaronsburg.

• Contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC for firmware and warranties totaling $127,815.34
• Contract with Mission Critical Partners (MCP) for 911 radio tower and antenna work not to exceed $45,000
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Decker Valley Road Subdivision (14 residential lots) in Potter Township
• Contract with Howell Masonry LLC for emergency services burn building repairs for $10,695
• Letter of support for Haines-Aaronsburg Municipal Authority's water meter and infrastructure grant

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $127,815.34 contract with Election Systems & Software for election equipment maintenance, and adopted Resolution 2 of 2025 authorizing a CDBG Competitive grant application. They also approved a $10,695 contract for burn building repairs, a $30,000 foster care contract, and a $200,684 mental health services contract, among other items. Several contracts were added to next week's consent agenda, and the board approved a letter of support for a water meter grant application.

• Approved $127,815.34 election equipment contract with Election Systems & Software (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2 of 2025 for CDBG Competitive grant application (unanimous)
• Approved updated CDBG Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (unanimous)
• Added $10,695 burn building repair contract to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added foster care and mental health contracts to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for HAMA water meter grant application (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated January 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific pay rates and a promotion for county employees. These actions affect staffing within the Magisterial District Courts and the Prothonotary's office.

• Approval of $18.98/hour rate for Brittany T. Hudson, Magisterial District Court Secretary (MDJ Bellefonte)
• Promotion of Taryn Picciurro to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 at $21.09/hour (MDJ Centre Hall)
• Approval of $17.36/hour rate for Kenneth H. Bickel, Prothonotary Protection From Abuse Clerk

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved three personnel actions: a new hire rate for Brittany T. Hudson as a Magisterial District Court Secretary, a promotion for Taryn Picciurro to MDJ Office Supervisor 1, and a new hire rate for Kenneth H. Bickel as a Prothonotary Protection From Abuse Clerk. The board also approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved rate for Brittany T. Hudson at $18.98/hour for MDJ Bellefonte Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Taryn Picciurro to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 at $21.09/hour (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Kenneth H. Bickel at $17.36/hour for Prothonotary Protection From Abuse Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Salary Board, will consider approving multiple personnel items including funding and hiring for a Watershed Specialist, a Probation Officer 1, and court staff, as well as retroactive job description revisions and new positions. The agenda is largely routine personnel matters with no major policy decisions or contracts.

• Approval of funding for a full-time Watershed Specialist (SG-09) with $4,747 in 2025 salary budget savings
• Appointment of David G. LaPlante as full-time Caseworker 2 at $21.09/hour, effective February 10, 2025
• Appointment of Cecilia L. Gibbons as full-time Law Clerk at $28.53/hour, effective September 2, 2025
• Funding approval for a full-time Probation Officer 1 (SG-08) with $1,661 in 2025 salary budget savings
• Retroactive approval of revised job descriptions for Real Estate Assessor 1, Real Estate Assessor 2, and a new Tax Services Specialist position in Tax Assessment

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

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisition for Watershed Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Administrative Coordinator-Facilities Management (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for GIS Technician 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of David G. LaPlante as Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Senior Subdivision/Land Development Planner (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cecilia L. Gibbons as Law Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Assessment job description revisions and new position (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, and consider Resolution 1 of 2025 authorizing Elizabeth, Ray, and Liz to sign closing documents. The board will also discuss the Hall Family Farm closing, including errors identified and steps to prevent them in the future. Public comment is invited, and prior meeting minutes will be reviewed.

• Board reorganization elections for Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Resolution 1 of 2025 granting signing authority to Elizabeth, Ray, and Liz for closing documents
• Hall Family Farm closing discussion on errors and mitigation
• Public comment opportunity (5-minute limit per person)
• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board reorganized for 2025, retaining Thomas Songer III as Vice-Chair, Ronald J. Hoover as Secretary, and electing Lamartine F. Hood as Treasurer. The board approved two resolutions granting the Chair/Vice-Chair and staff the authority to execute closing documents, and noted a payment correction for the Hall Family Farm. No new farms will be introduced this year due to depleted funding.

• Retained Thomas Songer III as Vice-Chair for 2025 (motion carried)
• Retained Ronald J. Hoover as Secretary for 2025 (motion carried)
• Elected Lamartine F. Hood as Treasurer for 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 granting Chair/Vice-Chair authority to execute closing documents (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-2 granting staff authority to sign closing documents (motion carried)
• Noted Hall Family Farm closing payment error; additional $17,920 to be addressed at February State Board meeting

Emergency Management Agency

The Emergency Communications System Advisory Committee will hold elections and discuss updates on emergency radio projects. Key topics include the Regional Radio Concept Plan Phase 1 funded by PEMA, a radio reprogramming project, and equipment purchases. The committee will also review service reports and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Regional Radio Concept Plan Phase 1 funded by PEMA
• Emergency Services Radio Reprogramming Project update
• 2025 Capital Project Update and radio equipment purchases (Kenwood/EF Johnson)
• Equipment Room UPS Replacement
• Discussion of SOP updates and approval

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will approve prior meeting minutes, hear project status updates, and discuss Governor Shapiro's budget address, including a possible $10,000,000 affordable housing fund. Public comment will be accepted at the start and before actions on agenda items.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project status update on housing initiatives
• Discussion of Governor Shapiro's budget address and $10,000,000 affordable housing funded projects
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Possible additions to agenda per Act 65 of 2021

The Centre County Housing Task Force held a routine meeting with no public comment or substantive decisions. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed upcoming items, including a Q&A with a DCED special assistant and the availability of $20 million in annual bond funds for affordable housing. No formal actions were taken on these topics.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider a letter of financial commitment for Centre County’s broadband expansion (BEAD RFP), approve advertisement for courthouse annex upgrades, and authorize several contracts including change orders for the new Community Services Building and courthouse repairs. Additional actions include a tree removal contract, a 911 communications support agreement, and multiple human services contracts.

• Approval of a letter of financial commitment to Centre WISP Venture Company for broadband expansion, contingent on grant
• Advertisement for Courthouse Annex Building Envelope Upgrades RFP
• Change orders totaling $27,952.52 for the Community Services Building and $30,846.35 for courthouse sidewalk and window repairs
• Contract with Cutting Edge Tree Professionals to remove six red maple trees at the courthouse for $2,800
• Memorandum of Understanding with Centre Regional Planning Agency for $371,526 for transportation planning

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of financial commitment to Centre WISP Venture Company for the county's BEAD broadband expansion RFP, contingent on grant award and further negotiation. The board also approved several contracts and change orders, including courthouse upgrades and a tree removal contract, and added several items to next week's consent agenda.

• Approved letter of financial commitment to Centre WISP for BEAD broadband RFP (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for Courthouse Annex Building Envelope Upgrades RFP (unanimous)
• Approved capital project change orders totaling $58,798.87 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cutting Edge Tree Professionals for tree removal ($2,800) (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Centre Regional Planning Agency for CCMPO ($275,624 county share) (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Civic Plus for website banners ($2,104) (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Ben Darling, PHD, LLC for psychological testing ($15,000) (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated January 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold its reorganization and election of officers for 2025. The body will review a waiver request for a 14-lot residential subdivision on Decker Valley Road in Potter Township.

• Waiver request for Decker Valley Road Subdivision (14 residential lots, Potter Township)
• Election of 2025 officers
• 8 time extension requests, including Dollar General - Snow Shoe and Benner Pike Hotel
• Scheduling of virtual Sub-Committee Meeting for January 30, 2025

The Centre County Planning Commission approved a waiver allowing the Decker Valley Road Subdivision in Potter Township to skip the preliminary plan and proceed directly to a final plan for 14 residential lots. The commission also approved eight time extension requests for various land development projects across the county. Officers were retained for 2025, and the December 2024 minutes were approved.

• Granted waiver of Preliminary Plan format for Decker Valley Road Subdivision (14 lots, Potter Twp.)
• Approved 90-day time extensions for 8 land development projects (Dollar General, storage buildings, solar, hotel, etc.)
• Retained Rich Francke as Chair, Chris Kunes as Vice-Chair, Denny Hameister as Secretary for 2025
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will meet to approve real estate changes occurring between December 13, 2024, and January 10, 2025. The board will also consider a list of real estate resolutions and the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of real estate changes from December 13, 2024 through January 10, 2025
• Approval of real estate resolutions
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will hold elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary. They will also review minutes from October 2024, discuss PFAS updates, and consider a membership application from Alexander Duranko of Graymont. Old business includes an update on the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) Year 3 Commodity Flow Study Committee and a foam disposal reimbursement request.

• Elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• PFAS updates from correspondence
• HMEP Year 3 Commodity Flow Study Committee update
• Foam disposal reimbursement request
• Membership application – Alexander Duranko, Graymont EHS Manager

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several contracts, including three affordable housing rehabilitation projects totaling $327,460 using federal ERAP 2 funds, and a consent agenda that includes a correctional facility feasibility study and software renewals. A proclamation declaring January as National Blood Donor Month will be adopted, and appointments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board will be approved.

• Contract with Stahl Sheaffer Engineering for Courthouse Retaining Wall structural engineering services, not to exceed $6,300
• Certification of $107,099 for the 2025 Agricultural Land Preservation Program (to be added to next week's consent agenda)
• Consent agenda includes a $82,840 feasibility study for Centre County Correctional Facility Outdoor Recreation area
• Consent agenda includes $147,327.66 software maintenance agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems
• Consent agenda includes a $38,699.25 duress system installation at nine county facilities

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with TranSystems Corporation for a feasibility study of the Correctional Facility's outdoor recreation area, totaling $82,840, by a 2-1 vote. The board also unanimously approved the rest of the consent agenda, including contracts for software renewals, security systems, and affordable housing projects. A proclamation declaring January 2025 as National Blood Donor Month was adopted unanimously.

• Approved TranSystems jail recreation study contract, $82,840 (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda minus item A (unanimous)
• Approved Stahl Sheaffer engineering contract, $6,300 (unanimous)
• Added Ag Land Preservation funding certification to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Brockerhoff Housing contract addendum to next week's consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Calendly renewal, RBA software, Watkins Security duress system, and three housing contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 2 of 2025 for National Blood Donor Month (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated January 10, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

This is a routine salary board meeting focused on personnel actions across multiple departments. The board will consider hiring corrections officers, 911 dispatchers, caseworkers, and a real estate assessor, as well as approve a contingent fee agreement for legal services for Children and Youth Services. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve contingent fee agreement with Schmidt Kramer PC for Children and Youth Services legal representation
• Hire two full-time Corrections Officers at the Correctional Facility (SG-N10)
• Appoint Jacob T. Wiatrowski and Frank A. Light Jr. as Corrections Officers at $21.75/hour
• Re-hire Timothy Sharpless as on-call 911 Dispatcher at $31.25/hour
• Approve new Poll Worker and Precinct Coordinator job description for Elections

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of personnel items, including hiring corrections officers, dispatchers, and other staff, as well as a contingent fee agreement with Schmidt Kramer PC. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Dec 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved funding and requisitions for two Corrections Officer positions (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Jacob T. Wiatrowski and Frank A. Light Jr. as Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and seasonal requisition for Poll Worker/Precinct Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved re-hire of Timothy Sharpless and requisition for 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved title change for Xochi Confer to Senior Advisor (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nicholas Medina and requisition for Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Approved contingent fee agreement with Schmidt Kramer PC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to approve the 2025 non-union wage scale and specific personnel actions. The board is deciding on a cost of living adjustment and staffing changes for the courts and sheriff's office.

• 2025 non-union wage scale including a 2% cost of living adjustment
• Rate of $18.60/hour for Esther R. Kennedy as Magisterial District Court Secretary
• Promotion of Logan Bernier to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security

The Centre County Salary Board unanimously approved the 2025 non-union wage scale, which includes a 2% cost of living adjustment effective January 1, 2025. They also approved a pay rate for a new court secretary and a promotion for a sheriff's deputy. No public comments were received, and the meeting was brief.

• Approved 2025 non-union wage scale with 2% COLA (unanimous)
• Approved Esther R. Kennedy rate at $18.60/hour for MDJ State College secretary (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Logan Bernier to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will meet to conduct a board reorganization and establish 2025 meeting dates. The session includes reports on facility population, medical services, and mental health services.

• Board of Inspectors Re-organization
• 2025 Meeting Dates
• Population Report
• Medical Services Report
• Mental Health Services Report

The Board of Inspectors unanimously re-elected President Judge Jonathan Grine as Chair and Commissioner Steve Dershem as Vice-Chair, and appointed Denise Murphy as Secretary. They approved the December 12, 2024 minutes and set the 2025 meeting schedule for the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on population, medical, and mental health services.

• Re-elected Judge Grine as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Commissioner Dershem as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Murphy as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Set 2025 meeting dates (second Thursday monthly)

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force will meet to approve minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting. The body will also review the status of current projects.

• Approval of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of project statuses

The Centre County Housing Task Force met on January 8, 2025, and approved the minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting unanimously. No public comments or agenda additions were made. The task force reviewed the status of several housing projects, noting that Strawberry Fields is completed and closed with $47,532.09 in funding spent, while other projects are at various stages. New business included discussion of Governor Shapiro's proposed $10 million Affordable Housing Fund, with staff to confirm details with DCED and the Governor's office for a future report.

• Approved minutes of October 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Strawberry Fields project completed/closed with $47,532.09 spent
• Noted ACRES Project complete
• Noted Anchor Mae Investments LLC 80-85% complete
• Noted Philipsburg Revitalization Corp. approved by state, contract signed
• Noted Jennifer Nastase/Snow Shoe Trailer Park approved by state, contract signed
• Agreed to contact DCED to confirm $10M Affordable Housing Fund is not part of HOME funds

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will review updates on Silly Sally library events and lead/social media training, discuss new business from participants, and consider candidates for ongoing membership. The meeting also includes routine approvals and agency updates.

• Updates on Silly Sally Events at libraries
• Updates on Lead and Social Media training
• Candidates for ongoing membership
• Treasurer’s Report
• Approval of minutes

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council approved the December 4, 2024 minutes without changes. No substantive decisions were made; updates were provided on potential library events, training schedules, and agency activities. The next meeting is set for February 5, 2025, virtually.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No treasury changes; balance remains $620
• Scheduled social media training for May 2025 (proposed)
• Discussed participation in Schlow Library event on May 31, 2025 (no formal action)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to approve the minutes from November 2024, receive updates from its Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation committees, and hear comments from administrators and council members. No new business items have been specified for discussion.

• Vote on approval of minutes from November 2024 meeting
• Reports from Personnel, Community Education, and Planning/Evaluation committees
• Update from Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Comments from MH/ID/EI-D&A Administrator and Drug & Alcohol Program Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider routine approvals including minutes, a proclamation for Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, and a resolution authorizing financial document execution. Several contracts will be voted on, including a $82,840 feasibility study for the correctional facility outdoor recreation area, a $140,586 renewal for community justice programs, and three affordable housing contracts totaling about $327,460 using federal ERAP funds. Letters of support for two proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties at Atherton Commons (70 apartments and 48 townhomes) will also be considered.

• Contract with TranSystems for correctional facility outdoor recreation feasibility study ($82,840)
• Contract renewal with Center for Alternatives in Community Justice for pre-trial release and youth aid ($140,586)
• Installation of duress system at nine county facilities via Watkins Security ($38,699)
• Three affordable housing contracts using ERAP 2 funds: two apartment rehabilitations and a mobile home construction ($327,460 total)
• Letters of support for Apartments at Atherton Commons (70 units) and Townhomes at Atherton Commons (48 units) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a $82,840 contract with TranSystems for a feasibility study of the Correctional Facility's outdoor recreation area, adding it to next week's consent agenda. They also approved a $140,586 contract renewal with The Center for Alternatives in Community Justice, and approved letters of support for two proposed low-income housing tax credit properties. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $82,840 contract with TranSystems for jail outdoor rec study (unanimous)
• Approved $140,586 contract renewal with CACJ for pre-trial and youth programs (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Volker's PHFA low-income housing tax credit applications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2025 authorizing administrator to execute financial documents (unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 First Quarter FY 24/25 report (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated January 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for Civil War Round Table programs (unanimous)
• Approved ABC appointments and resignation (unanimous)