Clearfield County public meetings in 2024

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission is reviewing several subdivision applications across various townships. The body is also reviewing land development plans and providing support letters for DCED LSA Grant applications.

• Montgomery Run Water Treatment Facility subdivision in Pike Township (± 4.06 acres)
• Zion Road Solar Subdivision in Knox Township (± 46.99 acres)
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearfield Barracks land development plan in Lawrence Township
• 10 Dock Street Consolidation in the City of DuBois (29 lots)
• Support for Boggs Township DCED LSA Grant applications for Hill Top Road Project, Eagle Eye Road Project, a building project, and a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review bills and personnel issues. The agenda includes decisions on a service agreement for MAT services and the certification of the ATA Local Match.

• Resolution 2024-#10 certifying the ATA Local Match
• Addendum with Primecare for MAT services
• Purchase of Service Agreement between CYS and Mentor ABI, LLC d/b/a Neuro Restorative
• Application to encumber Liquid Fuel Monies
• Proclamation of January as National Mentoring Month

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved an application to encumber $225,000 in Liquid Fuel Funds for the removal of the Leonard Street Bridge, which has been closed since 1985. They also approved a resolution certifying a $205,237 ATA Local Match, an addendum with Primecare for MAT services at $14,933.33 per month, and numerous board appointments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $225,000 Liquid Fuel Funds encumbrance for Leonard Street Bridge removal (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-#10 certifying ATA Local Match of $205,237 (unanimous)
• Executed addendum with Primecare for MAT services at $14,933.33/month (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: new hire Tessa Irvin, separations for Donald Tagliente and Tessa Irvin (unanimous)
• Proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $5,783,030.68 across five funds (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Farmland Preservation, CCRTA, Library Board, Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Planning Commission, Solid Waste Authority, Redevelopment Authority, Lake Authority, and Community Connections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Mentor ABI, LLC d/b/a Neuro Restorative (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve November 2024 minutes, receive financial and warden's reports, and consider personnel actions including termination of an officer and hiring of two new officers. Old business includes a lock replacement project and the MAT Program. The board will also review the Work Release Program and approve bills.

• Termination of Paul Mays, Corrections Officer, effective November 12, 2024
• Hiring of Robert Powell, Corrections Officer, effective November 12, 2024
• Hiring of Justin Waring, Corrections Officer, effective December 9, 2024
• Lock replacement project
• MAT Program

The Clearfield County Prison Board approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the November financial reports and bills as presented. The warden reported a current inmate population of 127, one mass casualty drill, and four inmates in the work release program. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved November financial reports
• Approved November bills as presented

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority will consider adopting the FY 2025 Proposed Budget and discuss adding 507 Leavy Avenue to the Land Bank from the 2009 NSP Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report, along with public comment and an executive director's update.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget
• Consider adding 507 Leavy Ave to Land Bank from 2009 NSP Program
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 2024-#9 approving the 2025 Budget and certifying the county millage for 2025. Other agenda items include awarding a pole building bid, a PA SAVIN maintenance agreement, and an adoption services agreement with Children's Home Society of VA. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also scheduled.

• Adoption of 2025 Budget via Resolution 2024-#9
• Certification of County Millage for 2025
• Award pole building bid (Old Business)
• PA SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement
• Agreement with Children's Home Society of VA for Adoption Placement and Post Placement Services

The commissioners approved the 2025 budget with a millage increase to 13.5 mills, a 1-mill rise from the previous year, over the opposition of Commissioner Sobel. They also awarded a $238,600 contract for the EMA/911 Pole Building to VMS Construction, LLC, and approved the PA SAVIN agreement at no cost to the county. All other actions, including bill approvals and the adoption of the millage certification, were unanimous.

• Adopted 2025 budget with 13.5 mills (2-1, Sobel opposed)
• Certified 2025 county millage at 13.5 mills (unanimous)
• Awarded EMA/911 Pole Building bid to VMS Construction, LLC for $238,600 (unanimous)
• Approved PA SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement for 2025 at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $1,709,706.41 across all funds (unanimous)
• Approved Adoption Placement and Post Placement Services Agreement with Children's Home Society of VA (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider several agreements, including a Business Associate Agreement with PrimeCare Medical and a Letter of Agreement with CORE Psychiatric & Psychology Services. They will also open bids for a Pole Building, discuss Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) proposals, and consider authorizing the solicitor to begin contractual discussions. Additionally, they will review purchase of service agreements with Woods Service and Community Haven Group Home.

• Open bids for the Pole Building
• Consider Business Associate Agreement and Qualified Service Organization Agreement with PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
• Purchase of Service Agreements: Woods Service, Community Haven Group Home, Inc.
• Consider Letter of Agreement with CORE Psychiatric & Psychology Services
• Discussion on MAT proposals and consideration to authorize Solicitor to enter contractual discussions

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review 14 subdivision applications in various townships, along with several Act 14 notifications for sewer/water projects and support letters for township road improvement grants. No action items are on the agenda; all items are for review and discussion.

• Janet Maurer - Koval subdivision (30.433 acres, Bigler Township, non-building waiver for sewage/water)
• William J. and Dorothy R. Lawson subdivision (43.74 acres, Brady Township, proposed on-lot sewage and public water)
• Gold Luster LP subdivision (7.919 acres, Ferguson Township, proposed on-lot sewage and well water)
• Support letters for PennDOT Multimodal Grant applications: Boggs Twp Hemlock Road, Bradford Twp Dale Road, Pike Twp Bailey Road, Union Twp Home Camp Road and South St.
• Seneca Resources water withdrawal notice for 4,000,000 gallons/day for natural gas drilling in Lawrence Township

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from October, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and authorize payouts to four individuals. The board will also discuss funding for retirement payroll. This is a routine administrative meeting.

• Minutes of October 2024 meeting
• Monthly report from Treasurer Siegel
• Monthly report from Controller Edwards
• Approval of payouts to Teresa Cigic, Ethan Slippey, Jason Fitzgerald, Janelle Mescall
• New business: funds for retirement payroll

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will discuss financial reports and the warden's report for October 2024, including housing and revenue data. They will act on multiple personnel changes, including five resignations and five new hires of corrections officers. Old business includes a lock replacement project and the MAT program. The board will also receive the Department of Corrections' preliminary inspection report.

• Approve minutes and financial committee reports for October 2024
• Warden's report: housing, revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrences, and approval of bills
• Personnel: 5 resignations and 5 hirings of corrections officers, effective Oct 2–30, 2024
• Old business: lock replacement project and MAT program
• Correspondence: Department of Corrections preliminary inspection report

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the tentative 2025 Budget. The body will also consider several service agreements and a legal appeal regarding the county prison roof.

• Adoption of the tentative 2025 Budget
• Agreement with Johnson Controls for security at the County District Judge’s Offices
• Resolution 2024-#8 and Cooperation Agreement for the LSA Grant Submission
• Service Agreement with Forensic Pathology Associates
• Contract with Redrock Constructions, Inc.

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority will consider adopting a land bank policy under old business and review a request to use the lot at 24 N 2nd Street on December 13-14 under new business. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report.

• Consider Land Bank Policy
• Consider use of 24 N 2nd Street Lot on December 13 & 14
• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills and treasurer's report

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will meet to discuss old business including approval of September minutes, a legislative update, and the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit. Reports on e-waste and household hazardous waste collection, fall community trash and tire collections, and the director's update on illegal dumping and recycling programs are also on the agenda. The primary new business item is the presentation of the 2025 draft budget.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
• Update on PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit
• PLGIT CD Investment decision
• Transfer of newspaper container to Clearfield Borough
• 2025 Draft Budget presentation

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on several agreements and appointments at their November 12, 2024 meeting. New business items include a security contract for district judge offices, an audit services agreement, a copier lease for the jail, an asset purchase with Cen-Clear Child Services, and a grant agreement with the local fire department. Two board appointments are also on the agenda.

• Consider agreement with Johnson Controls for security at County District Judge's Offices
• Consider agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for County Audit services
• Consider copier lease agreement with Xerox for a copier at the County Jail
• Consider Asset Purchase Agreement with Cen-Clear Child Services
• Consider sub-recipient grant agreement with Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department Fair & Park Board

Salary Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Clearfield County Salary Board. The agenda includes only approval of prior meeting minutes and a motion (details not provided), with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approve minutes from the October 8, 2024, Salary Board meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 2024-#2, which would modify county boundaries by transferring a portion of Falls Creek Borough from Clearfield County to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. This item is the only new business on the agenda, along with public comment and routine procedural items.

• Consider adoption of Ordinance 2024-#2 to modify municipal boundaries for Falls Creek Borough

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review several subdivision applications, including a 17.9-acre solar array in Bigler Township (Bollinger Solar – Houtzdale Solar Array) and a 128-acre estate subdivision in Burnside Township. The agenda also includes informational items such as a request for a $211,665 bond release for a mine in Woodward Township, support letters for municipal grant applications, and updates on sewage planning revisions and blasting notices.

• Application for subdivision: Bollinger Solar – Houtzdale Solar Array, ±17.90 acres, Bigler Township
• Application for subdivision: Estate of Irene Brothers, ±128.19 acres, Burnside Township
• Bond release request of $211,665 for Kasubick No. 5 Mine, Woodward Township
• Support letters for six municipal grant applications (e.g., Grampian Borough 6th Street Improvement, Osceola Mills Lingle Street rehab, etc.)
• Sewage planning revisions for Cooper Township pump stations (Knox Run, Hockenberry, Mine Road)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for September. The body will discuss funds for retirement payroll and a request from Scott Mignot to purchase military service.

• Payout for Shania Liegey
• Request to purchase military service by Scott Mignot
• Discussion of funds for retirement payroll
• Retirement of Jennifer (Wooster) Michaels

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the FFY 2024 CDBG application covering Clearfield Borough, Lawrence Township, and Woodward Township, and consider Ordinance No. 1-2024 changing the county's pre-determined ratio. Other business includes proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Adoption Month, along with multiple contracts and appointments.

• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclaim November as National Adoption Month and promote Adoption Matching Event
• Approval of FFY 2024 Clearfield County CDBG application for Clearfield Borough, Lawrence and Woodward Township (Resolution #6-2024)
• Consider Ordinance No. 1-2024 to change the county pre-determined ratio
• Consider memorandum of understanding with Clearfield Comprehensive Treatment Center and letter of collaborative agreement with Community Guidance Center

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board meets to approve minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and review personnel actions including hiring two corrections officers. Old business includes updates on a lock replacement project and the MAT Program. The board also receives a preliminary inspection report from the Department of Corrections.

• Hiring of Abraham Kramer as Corrections Officer effective 9-16-24
• Hiring of Amy Blowers as Corrections Officer effective 9-23-24
• Robert Foust changes from full-time to part-time Corrections Officer effective 9-15-24
• Lock replacement project discussed under old business
• Department of Corrections preliminary inspection report received

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several new contracts and appointments. Key items include agreements for electronic monitoring, merchant services, and janitorial services. The board will also discuss election storage leasing options.

• Agreement with Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc.
• Funding Agreement with Clearly Ahead Development
• Lease agreement with Clearfield County Conservation District for election storage
• Agreement with Axon Evidence Justice Services for DA office
• Agreement with Allpaid for Treasurer’s Office merchant services

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will meet to vote on several personnel pay adjustments. The board is reviewing requests to set starting salaries and increase existing pay for specific county roles.

• Proposed starting salary of $44,000/year for Quality Assurance supervisor
• Proposed salary increase to $44,000/year for Deputy Planner/EMA
• Proposed starting salary of $50,000/year for Chief Deputy Sheriff
• Request to increase hourly rate for P/T Security Guards (amount not specified)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 County Audit and discuss internet service contracts for the jail and county offices. The body is also considering the termination of a MAT contract and the creation of a new RFP for jail MAT services.

• Review of 2022 County Audit by Brian Chruscial
• 60-day notice of termination of MAT contract with Meshach Recovery Center, Inc.
• Request for Proposals for MAT services at the jail
• Internet services contract with Breezeline for the County Jail
• Internet services contract with Zito Media for County offices

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is rescheduled to meet on September 26, 2024. They will consider approving minutes, financial reports, and the warden's report, including housing and revenue data. New business includes discussion of a Prime Care letter regarding Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Personnel actions involve the resignation and hiring of corrections officers.

• Discussion of Prime Care letter regarding MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
• Resignation of Corrections Officer Jason Fitzgerald effective 8-9-24
• Hiring of Corrections Officer Kyle Cribbs effective 8-26-24
• Lock replacement project as old business
• Approval of bills and accounts from August 2024

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and land development applications across various townships and boroughs. The body will also receive notifications regarding water treatment upgrades, mining permits, and grant support letters.

• Bear Peak Glen Hope Solar Project subdivision application in Glen Hope Borough (± 65.28 acres)
• Land development applications in Lawrence Township for duplexes (Village Road Partners, LP) and Acadia Health Care
• Support for Montgomery Run Water Treatment Facility Upgrades in Pike Township for PennVest funding
• Support for Curry Run Road Project (Greenwood Township) and Graham Station Road Project (Decatur Township) grants
• Review of surface mine permit renewal for Reese 1 Mine in Karthaus Township

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for June. The board will also address new business regarding funds for retirement payroll.

• Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
• June monthly report by Treasurer Siegel
• June monthly report by Controller Edwards
• Payout for Cameron Stom
• Discussion of funds for retirement payroll

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several contracts and appointments. Key items include a bridge timber deck project and amendments to the Area Transportation Authority.

• Contract documents for the McGees Mills Bridge timber deck project
• Resolution 2024-#5 amending Articles of Incorporation for the Area Transportation Authority
• 2025 RASA/VOJO grants budget
• Food Service Contract amendment with Trinity Services Group, Inc.
• Appointment of Carolyn Smeal to the Clearfield County Library Board

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will meet on September 12, 2024, to discuss operational updates and planning. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, a legislative update, and a permit for the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill. New business covers an October 5 e-waste and household hazardous waste collection, fall community trash and tire collections, cardboard recycling in Curwensville, and funding for Staples and Batteries Plus to collect consumer batteries.

• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit
• Transfer of newspaper container to Clearfield Borough
• October 5 E-Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Fall Community Collections for Trash & Tires (Sept 30 - Oct 7) and cardboard recycling in Curwensville

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss old business including a property at 24 N 2nd Street, a land bank policy, and a credit card limit. New business includes requests to purchase two properties at 639 & 641 Main Street in Coalport for demolition, hiring part-time positions, and considering an engagement letter with Raptosh Lehmier. The Authority will also vote on grant applications: PHARE 2024 ($100,000), Local Share Account 2024 ($350,000), and a Pro Housing Grant with HUD (minimum $1M, maximum $7M).

• Discussion of 24 N 2nd Street – Dimeling Square
• Purchase for demolition at 639 & 641 Main Street, Coalport
• Consider engagement letter with Raptosh Lehmier
• Grant applications: PHARE 2024 ($100k), Local Share Account 2024 ($350k), Pro Housing Grant ($1M-$7M)
• Credit card limit and approval

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements including a Right of Entry Agreement and Tower Site Sublease Agreement with Verizon, as well as Purchase of Service Agreements with counseling providers. They will also discuss a Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement and proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, bills, personnel issues, and public comment.

• Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Month
• Consider Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement (CWIS)
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Valliere & Counseling Associates, Adelphoi Village, Inc., and Catherine Surbeck, PHD
• Consider Right of Entry Agreement with Verizon (Dave McClure)
• Consider Tower Site Sublease Agreement with Verizon (Dave McClure)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will meet to determine annual salaries for two positions. The board will also consider changing a full-time secretary position to part-time at Magistrate Morris's office.

• Set 911 Coordinator/911 salary at $51,500/year
• Set Deputy Prothonotary salary at $37,500/year
• Collapse vacant full-time DJ Secretary position at Magistrate Morris's office
• Create part-time DJ Secretary position at Magistrate Morris's office

The Clearfield County Salary Board approved a $51,500 annual salary for the 911 Coordinator and set the Deputy Prothonotary salary at $35,500, rejecting a higher $37,500 request. The board also collapsed a vacant full-time District Judge Secretary position and created a part-time one for District Judge Morris's office.

• Approved 911 Coordinator salary at $51,500/year (unanimous)
• Denied Deputy Prothonotary salary at $37,500/year (motion failed)
• Approved Deputy Prothonotary salary at $35,500/year (3-1, Spencer opposed)
• Collapsed vacant full-time District Judge Secretary position at Judge Morris's office (unanimous)
• Created part-time District Judge Secretary position for Judge Morris's office (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review 12 subdivision and land development applications across several townships, along with numerous informational items including bond releases, sewage planning approvals, and support letters for grant applications. No new action items are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural and advisory.

• Subdivision application for Carolyn J. Flanagan in Pike Township: 6 lots on ±29.9 acres with non-building waiver for sewage
• Bond release request from King Coal Sales Inc. for Tana Rae #2 operation: stage 2 release of $150,148, stage 1 release of $216,277
• Support letter for Curwensville Borough’s Streetscape Phase 2 Project for a DCED Multimodal Grant
• Support letter for Clearfield Borough’s Muddy Run Flood Mitigation Project for a CFA Flood Mitigation Grant
• Act 537 approval for Sandy Township’s Industrial Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension revision

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will approve July meeting minutes and hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller. New business includes allocating funds for retirement payroll and considering Tammy McGary's request to buy back service time.

• Death of retiree Randy Killion reported
• Monthly financial reports for July from Treasurer and Controller
• Funds for retirement payroll to be allocated
• Tammy McGary request for buy-back of time
• Next meeting set for September 17, 2024

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider several routine items including proclamations for Hunger Action Month and Suicide Prevention Month, a lease agreement with the Conservation District, a resolution authorizing the sale of personal property, and multiple service agreements. They will also announce a resignation on the Recreation and Tourism Authority and a military food distribution event.

• Consider lease agreement with Clearfield County Conservation District
• Consider Resolution 2024-#4 authorizing sale of personal property
• Consider Purchase of Service Agreement with Hope's Haven Residential Services, LLC
• Consider Right of Entry and Tower Site Sublease agreements with Verizon
• Consider CYS agreements with Jefferson County CYS and Cen-Clear

Prison Board

The Prison Board will consider routine items including approval of July 2024 minutes, financial committee reports, the warden's report, and the work release program. Personnel actions involve status changes for two corrections officers. Old business includes a lock replacement project.

• Approve minutes for July 2024 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for July 2024
• Personnel changes: Kevin Wallace full-time to part-time, Tessa Irvin part-time to full-time, effective dates given
• Lock replacement project under old business
• Warden's report including housing, revenue, and inmate financial responsibility program

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County meets to review and potentially approve land bank methods and policies. Also under consideration is the creation of a part-time maintenance position. Other business includes plans for a pocket park at 24 N 2nd Street, resolution/intergovernmental agreements, repository properties, and judicial sale requests.

• Review and possible approval of land bank methods and policies
• Discussion of plans for pocket park at 24 N 2nd Street
• Consideration of creating a part-time maintenance position
• Review of resolution/intergovernmental agreements
• Discussion of repository properties and judicial sale requests

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several service agreements and appointments. The body is considering probation program agreements with DuBois and Clearfield Area School Districts and applying for Election Integrity Grant Program funds.

• School Based Probation Program Agreements with DuBois and Clearfield Area School Districts
• Application for Election Integrity Grant Program funds
• Appointment of Zane Hensal to Directors of Central PA Community Action
• Appointment of Andrea Smith to the County Solid Waste Authority
• Copier lease agreement with DBB for District Judge Glass

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider a request from the Commissioners to set the salary of the Deputy Director of Planning/EMA at $40,500 per year effective August 5, 2024. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Request to set Deputy Director of Planning/EMA salary at $40,500/year effective 8/5/2024

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review numerous subdivision and land development applications, including a proposed Amish school and a solar array. One previously submitted plan (Appalachian Land Co.) has been denied because conditions were not met within 90 days. The commission will also consider support letters for grant funding for road projects and note several permit and bond notices.

• Denial of Appalachian Land Co. subdivision (File No. 14324-03) due to missed 90-day deadline for DEP sewage approval
• New Amish School land development (File No. 10724-08) on 12.25 acres in Brady Township
• Preliminary subdivision for Houtzdale Solar Array (File No. 10324-03) on 12.35 acres in Bigler Township
• Mineral Basin Solar Power LLC proposing up to 400-MW solar project on 2,669 acres in Girard and Goshen Townships
• Stage III bond release for RES Coal Inc. (Lee Operation) in Chest Township in the amount of $12,427

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will approve June meeting minutes, hear monthly reports from the treasurer and controller, and process retirements, a death notification, and a payout. New business includes discussion of funds for retirement payroll.

• Approval of minutes from June 2024 meeting
• Monthly reports by Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards for June
• Retirements: Christopher Grecco and Margaret Putt
• Death notification: Robert Dean
• Payout: Cameron Stom

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider several new business items, including the award of Act 13 At Risk Bridge Funds, a commissary services agreement for the county jail, and changes to non-union health insurance premiums and deductibles for new hires. They will also vote on increasing vacation time for nonunion employees with 0-2 years of service, raising the daily meal allowance for business travel, and approving an amended trust order related to Wave 2 opioid settlements. Additionally, vacancies on the Solid Waste Authority Board and Central PA Community Action Board will be announced, and purchase of service agreements for various human services providers will be considered.

• Consider award of Act 13 At Risk Bridge Funds (Jodi Brennan)
• Consider agreement with Oasis Management Systems for Commissary Services at County Jail
• Consider changes to non-union health insurance premiums/deductibles for new hires after 8/1/24
• Consider proposed amended trust order for Wave 2 opioid settlements
• Purchase of Service Agreements: CAI Health, Families United Network, Merakey Pennsylvania, Hope's Haven, Pathway Adolescent, Dr. Ryen, Justice Works, Crossroads Group Home

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider approving a list of raises for non-union salaried employees effective July 23, 2024, and a proposal to eliminate the vacant District Magistrate Secretary position in Magistrate Morris's office. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve non-union employee salaried raises list effective July 23, 2024
• Collapse vacant District Magistrate Secretary position in Magistrate Morris's office effective July 25, 2024
• Approve minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board will meet on July 16, 2024, to review minutes and address old business, including the status of the Kennis Ag Land Purchase and new applications. The board will also discuss the county fair display and promotion of new agricultural security areas, then close with a motion and second.

• Status of Kennis Ag Land Purchase
• Status of new applications for farmland preservation
• County Fair Display discussion
• Promotion of new Ag Security Areas
• Meeting close with motion and second

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will consider approving June 2024 financial reports, the warden's report, and personnel actions including three new hires, three resignations, and two terminations. The board will also discuss a lock replacement project as old business. The public comment period is limited to three minutes.

• Approval of minutes from June 2024 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for June 2024
• Personnel actions: hiring of Breanna Babcock, Rosanna Ishler, and Maddix Carfley as corrections officers; resignations of Lisa Ickes, Garrett Becker, and Jennifer Heckman; terminations of Kenneth Shepler and Chris Grecco
• Warden’s Report including housing, revenue, inmate financial responsibility, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Lock replacement project under old business

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will discuss new plans for grid solar development and EV charging infrastructure. The meeting also includes updates on landfill permits, recycling programs, and financial reports.

• Grid Solar Development discussion
• EV Charging Infrastructure Plan discussion
• PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit update
• Acceptance of 2023 CCSWA Audit
• Transfer of newspaper container to Clearfield Borough

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will discuss interim financing for the Dimeling Square Project. The board will also receive an update on the demolition and park design for 24 N 2nd Street. Additionally, members will review Land Bank methods and policies currently under solicitor review.

• Interim financing for Dimeling Square Project
• Update on 24 N 2nd Street demolition and park design
• Review/approval of Land Bank methods and policies
• Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items on July 9, 2024. These include the adoption of a county-wide comprehensive plan and various service agreements. The board will also review a copier lease agreement and local board appointments.

• Adoption of Resolution 2024-#3 (County Comprehensive Plan)
• Appointment of Kellie Strouse to the Community Connections Board
• Copier lease agreement with DBB Finance, LLC
• Subrecipient Agreement with Central PA Community Action Agency for the MATP Program
• Purchase of Service Agreements with multiple providers including Twin Pines Family Services

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review public comments and provide a recommendation for the approval of the new Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes several subdivision applications and reviews of environmental and utility notifications.

• Recommendation for approval of the County Comprehensive Plan
• Subdivision applications in Bigler, Greenwood, Bell, and Beccaria Townships
• Bond release requests for Swisher Contracting ($15,055) and Hilltop Coal Company ($3,202)
• NPDES permit review for a new PA State Police Barracks in Lawrence Township
• Subdivision applications in Decatur, Lawrence, and Boggs Townships

Retirement Board

The board will review May monthly reports from Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards. The meeting includes processing retirements for Kathleen Sopic and Greg Collins. New business involves funds for retirement payroll.

• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• May monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller
• Retirements of Kathleen Sopic and Greg Collins
• Discussion regarding funds for retirement payroll

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider a HUD PRICE application for Mature Resources/Village of Hope. The board will also review appointments to the County Housing Authority Board and an agreement with TH Port A John, LLC.

• HUD PRICE application for Mature Resources/Village of Hope
• Appointments to the Clearfield County Housing Authority Board
• Agreement with TH Port A John, LLC
• Memorandum of Understanding with Community Connections
• Congratulating DuBois Central Catholic Girls Softball team

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review May 2024 financial and warden reports. The agenda includes several corrections officer hires, terminations, and resignations. The board will also discuss the lock replacement project.

• Hiring of Garrett Becker, Jeremy Benson, and Kenneth Shepler as Corrections Officers
• Termination of Corrections Officer Tyler Martell
• Resignations of Ethan Slippey and Patrick Deluccia
• Update on the lock replacement project

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will discuss the 24 N 2nd Street demolition and park design. The meeting also includes reviews of land bank policies and recommendations for 2024 demolition fund applications.

• Update on 24 N 2nd Street Demolition and Park Design
• Review/approval of Land Bank methods and policies
• Recommendations and approval of 2024 Demo Funds Applications
• 2022 Audit review

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to ratify three union contract extensions and review several service agreements. The agenda also includes proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the DuBois Little Leagues 75th Anniversary.

• Ratification of three union contract extensions
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Cen-Clear Child Services
• Service agreement with Jessica Harris for posting delinquent tax properties
• Agreement with RayMark Broadcasting for advertising
• Proclamation of June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will review requests for two additional caseworker sign-on bonuses and temporary pay for a Department Clerk III. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Request for two additional Caseworker sign-on bonuses to be paid by June 30, 2024
• Request for additional pay for a Department Clerk III working out of class for four days

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will approve April meeting minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and consider retirement-related items including a retiree, payouts, and funds for retirement payroll. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approve minutes of April 2024 meeting
• Monthly reports by Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards for April
• Retired: Mark Wisor
• Payouts: Paula Arnold
• New Business: funds for retirement payroll

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to approve minutes and bills, handle personnel issues, and hear public comment. New business includes promoting the draft comprehensive plan, considering American Rescue Plan funds for the Clearfield Lawrence Twp Airport Authority, a data release agreement with Penn State, and an intergovernmental agreement with Centre County.

• Consider American Rescue Program Funds to the Clearfield Lawrence Twp Airport Authority
• Consider Data Release Agreement with Penn State
• Consider Intergovernmental Agreement with Centre County
• Promotion of the draft comprehensive plan public comment period and public survey

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission is meeting to review subdivision and land development applications, including a Dollar General in Clearfield Borough and a Starbucks in Lawrence Township. The agenda also includes updates on pending items, such as the Appalachian Land Co. subdivision awaiting DEP sewage approval, and informational notices on water withdrawal, mining, and municipal projects.

• Dollar General land development, Clearfield Borough, conditional on Highway Occupancy Permit
• Starbucks land development, Lawrence Township, proposed public sewer/water
• 10 subdivision applications in Brady, Bell, Knox, Beccaria, Troutville, Gulich townships
• Columbia Gas Line 1711 cathodic protection project notification
• PPG water withdrawal request: 900,000 gallons/day for Whitetail Gun & Rod Club #1 well

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to approve routine items like minutes and bills, and to consider several proclamations. They will also consider an agreement with LexisNexis for the County Prison and an Indigent Defense Grant. Public comment is scheduled.

• Proclaim National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19-25)
• Proclaim National Correctional Officers Week (May 6-12)
• Recognize EMS Week, National Police Week, and International Fire Fighter Day
• Consider agreement with LexisNexis for the County Prison
• Consider Indigent Defense Grant

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and treasurer's reports, and to discuss several operational items. Key topics include a legislative update, the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit, the April 13th e-waste/household hazardous waste event, and a PLGIT CD investment. The board will also consider transferring a newspaper container to Clearfield Borough and review comprehensive plans for Clearfield and Elk counties.

• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit
• Review of April 13th E-Waste/HHW event
• PLGIT CD investment update
• Transfer of newspaper container to Clearfield Borough

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to review and approve 2024 Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications, discuss the 24 N 2nd Street demolition and park design, and consider land bank policies. The board will also approve minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report, and discuss check-signing procedures. The agenda includes routine administrative items alongside these substantive matters.

• Approval of 2024 Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications
• Update on 24 N 2nd Street demolition and park design
• Land Bank – review/approval of method and policies
• Release of Demo Fund applications
• Discussion on check signing

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, address personnel issues, and hear public comment. New business includes considering a grant application, several service agreements, and advertising the sale of county-owned real property on Leonard Street.

• Consider application for 'Stop the Violence Against Women Formula Grant'
• Consider Letter of Agreement with Beacon Light Behavioral Health System and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services
• Ratify Purchase of Service Agreement with Woodlands Program
• Consider advertising sale of real property on Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA
• Purchase of Service Agreement with The Bair Foundation

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several salary changes, including setting the First Assistant District Attorney's starting salary at $64,000/year and increasing Casework Supervisor salaries by $5,850/year. They will also consider creating part-time intern positions at CYS and a temporary Assistant IT Director position.

• Set First Assistant DA starting salary at $64,000/year effective May 1, 2024
• Increase Casework Supervisor salaries by $5,850/year effective April 29, 2024
• Set Casework Supervisor starting salary at $53,000/year
• Create two part-time CYS intern positions at $12/hour, max 975 hours/year
• Create temporary Assistant IT Director position at $38,000/year, May 1-31, 2024

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several new items. These include a grant application for the Stop Violence Against Women Formula Grant, agreements with behavioral health and residential service providers, and advertising the sale of county-owned property on Leonard Street.

• Consider application for 'Stop the Violence Against Women Formula Grant'
• Consider Letter of Agreement with Beacon Light Behavioral Health System and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services
• Ratify Purchase of Service Agreement with Woodlands Program
• Consider advertising sale of real property on Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA
• Purchase of Service Agreement with The Bair Foundation

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the March 2024 meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and handle routine retirement matters. The board will also consider new business regarding funds for retirement payroll. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of March 2024 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel for March
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for March
• Retired: Paula Owens
• Payouts: Scott Muirhead, Tyler Daniels, Curtis Daub

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve routine monthly reports, including financial and warden's reports, and to act on personnel matters. The board will consider hiring four new corrections officers and discuss the lock replacement project. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Hiring of Peyton Smith, Corrections Officer, effective 3-25-24
• Hiring of Jordan Blose, Corrections Officer, effective 3-26-24
• Hiring of Tyler Martell, Corrections Officer, effective 4-8-24
• Hiring of Jennifer Heckman, Corrections Officer, effective 4-9-24
• Lock replacement project discussion

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several salary and staffing requests, including raises for the First Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Director/DRO, creation of temporary and part-time positions, and union contract changes for caseworkers and probation officers. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Increase First Assistant DA salary to $65,000/year
• Increase Assistant Director/DRO salary to $61,024/year
• Create temporary FT DJ Secretary position
• Create casual P/T Courier position at $13/hour
• Union changes: CYS caseworker pay, Probation Officer salary and on-call pay

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing initiatives. Key items include an update on the demolition of 24 N 2nd Street, approval of land bank methods and policies, and a decision on whether to pursue the HUD PRICE program. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, bills, and treasurer's report.

• Update on 24 N 2nd Street demolition
• Resolution allowing Executive Director to sign on behalf of RACC/Land Bank
• Review and approval of Land Bank methods and policies
• Announcement of 2024 Affordable Housing Trust application
• Approval to pursue HUD PRICE program

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes and bills, addressing personnel issues, and hearing public comment. They will also issue two proclamations and consider an appointment to the Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority.

• Proclaim May as National Foster Care Month
• Proclaim April 14-20 as National Telecommunicators Week
• Consider appointment to Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, handle personnel issues, and hear public comment. New business includes proclaiming May as National Foster Care Month and April 14-20 as National Telecommunicators Week, plus considering an appointment to the Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority.

• Proclaim May as National Foster Care Month
• Proclaim April 14-20 as National Telecommunicators Week
• Consider appointment to Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority
• Approve minutes of March 26, 2024 meeting
• Approve bills and personnel issues

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several proclamations, intergovernmental agreements, appointments, and union memorandums of understanding. They will also review the 2021 county audit. The agenda is largely procedural with a few substantive items.

• Proclaim March 13-23 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week
• Proclaim April 2024 as Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Proclaim April 7-13 as National Library Week
• Consider Intergovernmental Agreement for Talkgroups with PA State Police
• Consider Hazardous Materials Response Fund Grant

Planning

The Board of Commissioners will consider several proclamations and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes reviews of union memorandums of understanding and the 2021 County Audit.

• Proclamation of Pennsylvania 4-H Week (March 13th-23rd)
• Proclamation of Volunteer Appreciation Month (April 2024)
• Proclamation of National Library Week (April 7-13, 2024)
• Proclamation of Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Talkgroups with the Commonwealth of PA/Pennsylvania State Police

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will convene to approve February meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and address retirement, vested, death, and payout items. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of February 2024 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel for February
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for February
• Retired: Mark Wisor
• Payouts: David Gallagher, Ryan Perrin, Curtis Shaw, Mary Tatum

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve February minutes, receive financial and warden's reports, and discuss personnel changes including a resignation and retirement. They will also address old business items such as a medical records request and a lock replacement project.

• Approve minutes for February 2024 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for February 2024
• Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Resignation of Corrections Officer Tyler Daniels effective 2-24-24
• Retirement of Corrections Officer Mark Wisor effective 2-29-24

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on requests to approve sign-on and retention bonuses for Children and Youth Services (CYS) staff, and to create three temporary intern positions in Domestic Relations at $12/hour. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Request to approve sign-on bonuses for new CYS Caseworker I positions and retention bonuses for existing CYS staff
• Request to create three temporary intern positions in Domestic Relations at $12/hour, up to 1,000 hours per intern
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several new items: a VOCA grant extension, a copier lease agreement with Doing Better Business, and a one-time event license agreement. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Consider approval of the VOCA Grant Extension
• Consider copier lease agreement with Doing Better Business
• Consider One-time Event License Agreement

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and bills, and addressing personnel issues. They will also consider several new business items, such as a VOCA grant extension, a copier lease agreement, and a one-time event license agreement.

• Consider approval of the VOCA Grant Extension
• Consider copier lease agreement with Doing Better Business
• Consider One-time Event License Agreement

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider several items, including whether to appeal a court decision in the county jail roof lawsuit, approve CDBG program income and reutilization plans, and enter into agreements for mental health coordination and a polling location. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, personnel issues, and public comment.

• Consider CDBG Program Income and Income Reutilization Plan
• Consider Coordination of Care Agreement with CenClear
• Discuss appeal of Judge Vlasek's decision in jail roof case against Transystems Corporation
• Consider lease with Emmanuel United Methodist Church for 4th Ward polling location
• Announce vacancy on Clearfield Jefferson Regional Airport Authority

Planning

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including two CDBG-related actions, a coordination of care agreement, and whether to appeal a court decision in a lawsuit over the County Jail roof. They will also consider a lease agreement for a polling location and make several announcements.

• Consider CDBG Program Income and CDBG Income Reutilization Plan
• Consider Coordination of Care Agreement with CenClear
• Discuss and consider appeal of Judge Vlasek's decision in County Jail roof lawsuit against Transystems Corporation
• Consider lease agreement with Emmanuel United Methodist Church for Clearfield 4th Ward polling location
• Announce vacancy on Clearfield Jefferson Regional Airport Authority

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will convene to approve the January 2024 meeting minutes and receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller. The agenda also includes updates on retirees, vested members, deaths, and payouts, followed by old and new business. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel for January
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for January
• Updates on retired, vested, deaths, and payouts

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve January 2024 minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and act on personnel changes. The board will also review the work release program and approve bills and accounts. Most items are routine monthly oversight, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes for January 2024 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for January 2024
• Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Hiring of Paul Mays and Marsha Coble as Corrections Officers
• Resignation of William Yankasky, Corrections Officer

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will review several requests regarding employee compensation and new positions. These items include salary adjustments for the Jail Warden, Deputy Coroners, and 911/EMA staff, as well as a proposed stipend for CYS supervision.

• Set Jail Warden salary at $70,000/year effective 3/4/2024
• Create two Maintenance Worker II positions at $19.95/hour
• Increase 911/EMA non-union on-call pay to $300/week effective 1/1/2024
• Increase Deputy Coroner pay to $100 per call effective 1/1/2024
• Set $150 daily stipend for CYS non-union employee supervision

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service agreements and contract addendums. The meeting also includes several appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Agreement with AVANCA for the Child Accounting and Profile System (AFCARS)
• Coordination Agreement with Service Access & Management for Probation
• Lease assignment for 900 Leonard Street from Rivers Bend to WWA Holdings
• Request for Proposals for printing of tax bills
• Polling place change for Clearfield 4th Ward to Emanuel Church on Daisy Street

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several contracts, including an agreement with AVANCA for a child accounting system, a coordination agreement for probation services, and a collection service contract with Penn Credit Corporation. They will also vote on appointments to various boards and a proposed polling place change. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and bills.

• Agreement with AVANCA for Child Accounting and Profile System (AFCARS) for CYS
• Coordination Agreement with Service Access & Management for Probation
• Consent to Assignment of Lease for 900 Leonard Street from Rivers Bend to WWA Holdings
• Approval to advertise Request for Proposals for printing of tax bills
• Clearfield 4th Ward polling place change to Emanuel Church on Daisy Street

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will vote on several items, including a proposed ordinance to create a county land bank, an agreement with MESHACH Recovery Center, and a resolution to participate in a state transportation grant program. The board will also consider appointments, a lease, and a transportation plan.

• Ordinance to create a County Land Bank, designating the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County as the land bank
• Agreement with MESHACH Recovery Center Inc.
• Resolution 2024-#1 to participate in the Department of Transportation dotGrants program
• Memorandum of Understanding with North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission for Chester Hill Borough mobility study
• Lease agreement with Doing Better Business for a copier in the Prothonotary Office

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including creating a County Land Bank, a memorandum of understanding for a mobility study, and a lease agreement for a copier. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and personnel issues, as well as public comment.

• Ordinance to create a County Land Bank and designate the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County as the land bank
• Memorandum of Understanding with North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission for Chester Hill Borough's Reconnecting our Communities Mobility Study
• Lease agreement with Doing Better Business for a copier for the Prothonotary Office
• Reconsider Resolution 2024-#1 to participate in the Department of Transportation dotGrants program
• Proclaim February 7-14, 2024 as National Marriage Week

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve December 2023 meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and address retirement-related items including new retirees and payouts. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of December 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel for December
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for December
• Retired: Carol Fox, Maurene Inlow, Bonnie Kuklinskie
• Payouts: Cierra O’Shell, Buffie Traylor

RACC

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business: electing officers, confirming 2024 meeting dates, reviewing the budget, and noting the open application period for the farmland preservation program. The agenda also includes status updates on the Kennis Ag land purchase, county program re-certification, and state approval of guideline edits.

• Election of board officers (chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary)
• Confirm 2024 meeting dates: Jan 16, Apr 16, Jul 16, Oct 15
• Budget review
• Application period open Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024
• Status of Kennis Ag land purchase

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including the Kennis Ag Land purchase and program re-certification, and handle new business such as electing officers, confirming 2024 meeting dates, and reviewing the budget. The application period for the program is open from January 1 to April 30, 2024.

• Status update on Kennis Ag Land purchase
• County program re-certification status
• State approval of county guideline program edits
• Election of board officers (chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary)
• Application period open January 1 - April 30, 2024

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve December 2023 minutes and financial reports, hear the warden's monthly report, and act on personnel changes. The board will also review the work release program and approve bills and accounts.

• Termination of Trinity Lovell, Corrections Officer, effective 12-19-23
• Hiring of Krisha Oates, Deputy Warden of Operations, effective 12-27-23
• Approval of bills and accounts
• Financial Committee Reports for December 2023
• Work Release Program for December 2023

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to elect officers, appoint the executive director, secretary, solicitor, and financial institution, and set monthly meeting dates. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no substantive project decisions listed.

• Election of officers
• Appointment of executive director
• Appointment of secretary
• Appointment of solicitor
• Establish monthly meeting dates, times, and locations

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to reorganize for 2024, including electing officers, setting meeting dates, and retaining a solicitor and auditor. They will also review old business such as the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit and discuss new business on annual hauler correspondence regarding landfill pricing.

• Election of officers for 2024
• Retention of Solicitor Shiann McGovern
• Retention of Auditor Brent Thomas
• PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit update
• Annual hauler correspondence on landfill pricing

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting and vote on a request from the District Attorney to set the starting salary for the vacant First Assistant District Attorney position at $60,000 per year, effective January 2, 2024. The meeting is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Request to increase starting salary of vacant First Assistant District Attorney to $60,000/year, effective 1/2/2024
• Approve minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters and consider several new business items. These include a website redesign contract, participation in a state grant program, and multiple service agreements. The meeting will also include public comment and reports from the solicitor.

• Agreement with Civic Plus for county website redesign
• Resolution 2024-#1 to participate in PA Department of Transportation dotGrants program
• SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement with PA District Attorney's Institute
• Agreement with MESHACH Recovery Center Inc.
• Purchase of Service Agreements with Mentor ABI, LLC dba NeuroRestorative Pennsylvania and Taylor Diversion Programs

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and consider several new agreements, including a website redesign, participation in a state transportation grant program, and service contracts. The agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and personnel issues, as well as public comment.

• Agreement with Civic Plus for county website redesign
• Resolution 2024-#1 to participate in PennDOT dotGrants program
• SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement with PA District Attorney's Institute
• Agreement with MESHACH Recovery Center Inc.
• Purchase of Service Agreements with Mentor ABI, LLC (NeuroRestorative Pennsylvania) and Taylor Diversion Programs