Clearfield County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider adopting the 2026 budget and setting the millage. The body will also review bids for a bridge project and a service agreement.

• Resolution 2025-#11 to adopt the 2026 budget and set the millage
• Open bids for the Bridge Scour Protection Project
• Agreement with Trinity Services Group
• Encumbrance of Liquid Fuel Funds
• Reappointment of Mike Hollabaugh to the Farmland Preservation Board

The Commissioners approved the 2026 county budget and raised the millage to 16 (an increase of 2.5 mills). They also awarded the bridge scour‑protection contract to CHD Enterprises, approved a food‑service agreement for the jail, and reappointed Mike Hollabugh to the Farmland Preservation Board. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved General Fund $778,076.21 (unanimous)
• Approved bridge scour‑protection contract to CHD Enterprises $555,500 (unanimous)
• Approved food‑service agreement with Trinity Services Group for 2026 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Hollabugh to County Farmland Preservation Board (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 encumbrance of Liquid Fuel funds for Bloomington Avenue Bridge rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#11 adopting 2026 budget and increasing millage by 2.5 mills (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule and work‑session dates (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of January as National Mentoring Month (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for November. The board will also discuss cash requirements under new business.

• Review of November monthly report by Treasurer Siegel
• Review of November monthly report by Controller Edwards
• Discussion of cash requirements
• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review financial and warden's reports for November 2025. The board will discuss the termination of a part-time corrections officer and the status of a lock replacement project.

• Termination of Philip Shape, PT Corrections Officer, effective 12-1-25
• Lock replacement project
• Approval of bills and accounts
• Work Release Program report for November 2025

The Prison Board approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the November bills as presented. It also approved changing the jail MAT program to the injectable medication Sublocade starting Jan. 1, 2026, with an evaluation at year‑end. The board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November bills as presented (motion carried)
• Approved switch to injectable medication Sublocade for jail MAT program beginning Jan. 1, 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will meet to approve minutes and bills, discuss the budget, review demolition quotes for two sites, and consider hiring a part-time housing tech.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Budget discussion and approval
• Review of demolition quotes for Douglas Rd, Knox Twp
• Review of demolition quotes for 514 Filbert Street, Curwensville
• Hiring of New Housing Tech Larry Mack as Part Time

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution setting the local match for the Area Transportation Authority. They will open proposals for snow removal services. They will consider a copier lease with PEAC Solutions for use at EMA/911. They will consider renewing leases with the Clearfield County Conservation District for election storage and for Penn State Extension office space.

• Resolution 2025-#10 setting the Local Match for the Area Transportation Authority
• Open proposals for snow removal services
• Copier lease with PEAC Solutions for EMA/911 use
• Renewal of lease with Clearfield County Conservation District for election storage
• Renewal of lease with Clearfield County Conservation District for Penn State Extension office space

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and the General Fund budget of $641,089.44 along with three other fund allocations. They also approved a series of personnel hires, retirements, and an FMLA leave request. Additional unanimous approvals included a $215,499 local match for the Area Transportation Authority, snow‑removal services, multiple lease agreements, a delegation extension, and a $15,000 social‑services program.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved General Fund $641,089.44, Hazardous Materials Fund $35.93, Domestic Relations $2,476.59, Children & Youth $423,814.19 (unanimously)
• Approved listed personnel hires, retirements, and FMLA leave request (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-#10 setting Local Match $215,499 for Area Transportation Authority (unanimously)
• Approved BJOE Excavation snow removal proposal pending solicitor approval (unanimously)
• Approved copier lease with PEAC Solutions $355/month, pending equipment return resolution (unanimously)
• Approved lease renewal with Conservation District for election storage $800/month (unanimously)
• Approved lease renewal with Conservation District for Penn State Extension office $1,333.33/month (unanimously)

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider several salary actions. These include setting a $52,700 annual salary for the new DRO Supervisor/Dubois retroactive to November 24 2025, creating a Judicial Secretary position for Judge Elect Maines at $40,000 per year effective December 17 2025, and eliminating the Judicial Secretary position for President Judge Ammerman effective December 31 2025. The board will also review salary adjustments for non‑union employees for 2026. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Set salary for new DRO Supervisor/Dubois at $52,700/year, retroactive to Nov 24 2025
• Create Judicial Secretary position for Judge Elect Maines at $40,000/year, effective Dec 17 2025
• Collapse Judicial Secretary position for President Judge Ammerman, effective Dec 31 2025
• Consider salary adjustments for non‑union employees for 2026

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on the tentative 2026 budget and place it on public display. They will also consider terminating a lease with WWA Holdings, LLC, renewing the agreement with Civic Plus, and entering a Mutual Cooperation and Coordination Agreement with Health Partners Plans, Inc. Additional items include a Memorandum of Understanding with SWAN Legal Services Initiative, a transportation plan with DuBois Area School District, and several reappointments to local authorities.

• Approve tentative 2026 budget (public display)
• Terminate lease with WWA Holdings, LLC
• Renew agreement with Civic Plus
• Mutual Cooperation and Coordination Agreement with Health Partners Plans, Inc.
• Reappointments to Redevelopment Authority, Area Transportation Authority, Community Connections Board, Curwensville Lake Authority, and Clearfield County Housing Authority

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and a series of fund appropriations totaling over $2 million. They adopted the tentative 2026 budget, which includes a 2.5% tax increase, and approved several contracts and agreements such as terminating the WWA Holdings lease, renewing the CivicPlus website contract, and new coordination agreements for children’s services. All listed reappointments to county authorities were confirmed for the specified terms. Every motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $1,163,703.59 and other fund bills (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Dalton Brill to DuBois Office Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved tentative 2026 budget with 2.5% tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved termination of lease with WWA Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CivicPlus website agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Coordination Agreement with Health Partners Plans, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with SWAN Legal Services Initiative (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, receive the October 2025 Financial Committee and Warden reports, and discuss personnel changes and old‑business items. Old‑business items include a lock replacement project and possible projects for unspent Opioid Settlement funds. The meeting also includes a work release program report and routine agenda items such as public comment and executive session.

• Approve the minutes for the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial Committee Report for October 2025 (Controller Edwards)
• Warden’s Report for October 2025 – housing, revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrence, approval of bills and accounts
• Personnel promotions: PT to FT for Aiden Robertson, William Rosinsky, Amy Carnevale, Peyton Smith; hiring of Christopher Hubler (PT)
• Lock replacement project (old business)

The board approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the October financial bills. Commissioners and the District Attorney were given authority to switch the jail's medication‑assisted treatment program to injectable medications only, with a sunset date of December 31, 2026. The board entered and later exited an executive session and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October financial bills (motion carried)
• Granted authority to change jail MAT program to injectable meds only, to sunset Dec 31 2026 (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (motion carried)
• Exited executive session and adjourned unanimously (motion carried)

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will review Treasurer's reports for October 9 and November 13, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting, receive a legislative update, and discuss recent community clean‑up and e‑waste collection events. The meeting will also address illegal dumping, the recycling drop‑off program, public education, and consider the 2026 draft budget.

• Approval of the Minutes of September 11, 2025, Meeting
• Legislative Update
• PLGIT CD Investment
• Fall Community Clean-up Events w/ Free Tire Disposal (September 29 – October 6)
• 2026 Draft Budget

RACC

The Clearfield County Redevelopment Authority will discuss its upcoming fiscal plan and formally accept the 2024 audit. The meeting also includes approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes, approval of pending bills, and a treasurer's financial report. Old business will consider extending maintenance worker time.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills (see report)
• Treasurer's report (see report)
• Extension of maintenance worker time (old business)
• Review of budget (new business)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will review several items at its November 12 meeting. New business includes considering an agreement with Forensic Pathology Associates and an intergovernmental agreement with Centre County to house inmates temporarily. The board will also consider reappointments to various county boards and authorities, a memorandum of understanding for a virtual‑reality training program, and a service agreement with Swatty’s Custom Detailing.

• Consider agreement with Forensic Pathology Associates
• Consider intergovernmental agreement with Centre County for temporary inmate housing
• Reappoint members to the Planning Commission, Solid Waste Authority, Library Board, and Curwensville Lake Authority
• Memorandum of Understanding with Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators for the Accenture Avenues VR Training Program
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Swatty’s Custom Detailing

The board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting unanimously. They approved the General Fund budget of $6,139,897.80 along with other fund allocations, also unanimously. They approved several agreements and appointments, including a forensic pathology services agreement, an intergovernmental inmate‑housing agreement, and reappointments to the planning commission, solid‑waste authority, library board, and Curwensville Lake Authority, all by unanimous vote. They also approved a $4,401.35 memorandum of understanding for virtual‑reality training and a service contract with Swatty’s Custom Detailing for county vehicles, each unanimously.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $6,139,897.80 and other fund allocations (unanimous)
• Approved personnel change for Stephanie Bloom (unanimous)
• Approved Forensic Pathology Associates agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Centre County for inmate housing (unanimous)
• Reappointed Leland Condon and Robert Ferguson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators for VR training $4,401.35 (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Swatty’s Custom Detailing for vehicle detailing (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote to approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and vote on an addendum to the memorandum of understanding dated October 28, 2025 between the Clearfield County Commissioners and the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas and Domestic Relations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the Salary Board meeting of October 14, 2025
• Approve addendum to the MOU dated 10/28/25 between Clearfield County Commissioners and Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas and Domestic Relations

Commissioners

The Board will discuss several proclamations, award a food‑service contract for the county prison, and consider the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant application along with a fair‑housing resolution. They will also review a memorandum of understanding with the Court of Common Pleas/Domestic Relations and appointments to the Conservation District Board. Additional items include announcing a vacancy on the Community Connections Board and purchasing service agreements with local care agencies.

• Proclaim November as National Adoption Month
• Proclaim November as Veteran’s Appreciation Month
• Award bids for food service at the County Prison
• Consider FY 2025 CDBG Application and Resolution 2025#8 and 2025‑#9 Fair Housing Resolution
• Purchase service agreements with Holly Home Care Agency, LLC and Cen‑Clear Child Services, Inc.

The commissioners approved the FY 2025 general fund bills and a series of personnel changes. They adopted proclamations for National Adoption Month and Veteran’s Appreciation Month, awarded the prison food‑service contract to Trinity Service Group, and adopted the FFY 2025 CDBG Application (Resolution 2025‑#8) and the Fair Housing Resolution (2025‑#9). The board also approved a $185,000‑per‑year MOU with the Court of Common Pleas/DRO, appointed two directors to the Conservation District Board, and approved service agreements for child‑care providers.

• Approved General Fund bills ($1,990,055.77) and related fund allocations (unanimous)
• Approved listed personnel hires, transfers, and retirements (unanimous)
• Awarded prison food‑service contract to Trinity Service Group (unanimous)
• Adopted FFY 2025 CDBG Application (Resolution 2025‑#8) (unanimous)
• Adopted Fair Housing Resolution 2025‑#9 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Court of Common Pleas/DRO for $185,000/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Landon Fairman and Mike Hollobaugh to Conservation District Board (unanimous)
• Approved service agreements for Holly Home Care Agency and Cen‑Clear Child Services (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes, receive September reports from Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards, and consider cash requirements under new business. The meeting also includes routine items such as retiree listings, deaths, payouts, and a Good of the Order.

• Approve minutes of the September 2025 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel: September
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards: September
• New Business: cash requirements
• Good of the Order

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will consider a series of subdivision applications across several townships, including large parcels in Pike, Knox, Chest, Beccaria, and Gulich Townships. It will also receive updates on NPDES permits for utility and solar projects and act‑14 notifications for wastewater‑treatment plant renewals. No action items are listed for new business.

• CCPC File No. 13425-02 – Lost Run Solar 1 & 2 LLC (Knox Township) awaiting NPDES permit; 90‑day deadline Dec 23 2025
• CCPC File No. 14325-06 – Eugenia G. Nicholson subdivision, ~112 acres, Pike Township, 1 lot, non‑building waivers for sewage and water
• CCPC File No. 13425-03 – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church subdivision, ~1.699 acres, Knox Township, existing on‑lot sewage and well water
• Act 14 notifications: wastewater‑treatment plant NPDES renewals for City of DuBois, Mahaffey Borough Municipal Authority, Sykesville Borough, and King Coal Sales (Cunard) in Morris Township
• NPDES permits: Penelec 115 kV structure replacement project (Goshen, Pine, Union, Lawrence, Sandy Townships) and Abes Run Solar LLC solar farm (Bradford Township)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review September 2025 financial and warden reports and address personnel changes. The board is scheduled to discuss potential projects for unspent Opioid Settlement funds.

• Discussion of projects for unspent Opioid Settlement funds
• Hiring of Zane Inguagiato and Deanna Hannah as PT Corrections Officers
• Termination of Abraham Kramer and Logan Simington
• Resignations of Fred Hartline and Dominick Lynch
• Update on lock replacement project

The board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September financial bills as presented. The board entered an executive session to discuss potential legal matters and later adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September financial bills as presented (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (motion carried)
• Exited executive session and adjourned (motion carried unanimously)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will review and act on several agenda items, including a proclamation, procurement bids, and multiple agreements. The most significant item is Ordinance 2025-#1 establishing a County Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund. Other items include a request for the county to serve as grantee for an LSA Grant to purchase surgical OR Booms and agreements with DuBois and Clearfield School Districts for school‑based probation programs. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and personnel matters.

• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Open bids for food service at the County Prison
• Consider Ordinance 2025-#1 establishing a County Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund
• Consider request from Penn Highlands for Clearfield County to serve as grantee for an LSA Grant to purchase surgical OR Booms
• Consider agreements with DuBois and Clearfield School Districts for School Based Probation Programs

The board approved the General Fund and related county bills, proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and adopted Ordinance 2025‑#1 creating a demolition and rehabilitation fund. They also approved a mass‑notification system agreement with Regroup, agreed to serve as grantee for a Penn Highlands LSA grant, and approved school‑based probation agreements. Additional actions included a land‑bank ordinance addendum and a personnel transfer, with all motions carried (one with an abstention).

• Approved General Fund and other county bills (motion carried unanimously)
• Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved agreement with Regroup for Mass Notification System (motion carried unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑#1 establishing County Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Clearfield County as grantee for Penn Highlands LSA grant (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved agreements with DuBois and Clearfield School Districts for School‑Based Probation Programs (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved addendum to Land Bank Ordinance relocating Redevelopment Authority (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved transfer of Morgen Turner to Caseworker Supervisor (Chair Winters abstained, motion carried)

Election

The Clearfield County Board of Elections meeting on October 14, 2025 will discuss proposed revisions to precinct boundaries for the City of DuBois and several townships. The board will also view a demonstration of an electronic pollbook system. A solicitor’s report will be presented as part of the agenda.

• Consider revisions to county precincts for City of DuBois, Sandy Township, Beccaria Township, Bradford Township, Cooper Township, Decatur Township, Morris Township, and Woodward Township
• Electronic pollbook demonstration

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to review a proposed annual salary for a new Tourism Director. The board will also consider requests for bonus payments for Probation Department employees.

• Proposed $75,000/year salary for the new Tourism Director effective October 20, 2025
• Proposed $2,500 bonuses for full-time union and non-union Probation Department employees
• Proposed $500 bonus for the part-time Secretary in Cost and Fines

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the pending bills. The Treasurer's report will be presented. Old business includes discussion of the purchase of 206-208 Locust Street and 212 E. Pine Street and an update on the land bank LSA 214-222 NW 4th Ave. New business will consider the results and approval of a firm to conduct ERR's.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of pending bills
• Discussion of purchase of 206-208 Locust Street and 212 E. Pine Street
• Land bank update for LSA 214-222 NW 4th Ave
• Results and approval of firm to conduct ERR's

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review multiple subdivision applications and utility permit notices during its September 24 meeting. The agenda includes items for solar developments, estate subdivisions, and bond releases, as well as updates on water and air quality permits.

• Review of Lost Run Solar 1 & 2 subdivision in Knox Township
• Review of Crown Prince Investments subdivision in Bigler Township
• Review of Mineral Basin Solar land development in Girard and Goshen Townships
• Bond release request of $1,376,351 for Rosebud Mining Company in Burnside Township
• Notice of Verizon fiber optic cable installation at grade crossings in Bell and Boggs Townships

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, discuss personnel matters, and consider a resolution to enact a countywide burn ban. The agenda also includes purchasing service agreements and advertising an ordinance related to Act 48 of 2024.

• Consider Resolution 2025-#7 Enacting a Countywide Burnban
• Approve the Bills
• Personnel Issues
• Purchase of Service Agreements: Community Specialists Corporation, Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC.
• Consider advertising Ordinance 2025-#1 relating to ACT 48 of 2024

The board approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting and adopted several budget appropriations totaling $6.57 M for the General Fund. A 30‑day countywide burn ban (Resolution 2025‑#7) was enacted, and service agreements with Community Specialists Corporation and Cornell Abraxas Group were approved. The board also authorized advertising Ordinance 2025‑#1 under Act 48 of 2024 and announced the relocation of the County Office to 2 South Second Street.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $6,571,980.45 and other fund bills (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#7 countywide burn ban, effective 11:00 AM (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of service agreements with Community Specialists Corp. and Cornell Abraxas Group (unanimous)
• Approved advertising Ordinance 2025‑#1 under Act 48 of 2024 (unanimous)
• Announced relocation of County Office to 2 South Second Street effective Oct 1
• Scheduled Election Board meeting for Oct 14 to discuss polling place changes
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will convene to approve the minutes from the August 2025 meeting and receive monthly financial reports from Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards. The agenda includes administrative updates regarding retirees and deaths, and discussion of new business regarding cash requirements.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly financial reports from Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards
• Administrative updates: retirements, vesting, and deaths
• Discussion of new business: cash requirements
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting and hear the August 2025 financial committee report. The Warden will present several August reports, including housing, revenue, inmate financial responsibility, an extraordinary occurrence, and bill approvals. The board will discuss the Work Release Program for August 2025, consider hiring three part‑time corrections officers, and review the lock replacement project listed under old business.

• Approval of minutes for the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Financial Committee report for August 2025 (Controller Edwards)
• Warden’s August 2025 reports on housing, revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrence, and bills
• Lock replacement project (old business)
• Hiring of three part‑time corrections officers: Aiden Robertson (effective 9‑6‑25), Philip Shape (effective 9‑8‑25), Logan Simington (effective 9‑8‑25)

The Prison Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, accepted the August financial report, and approved the August bills as presented. The board then adjourned the meeting at 12:21 p.m. No new business or substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted August financial report (motion carried)
• Approved August bills as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority meeting will review its Treasurer's reports for August and September, approve the July 10 minutes, and receive updates on illegal dumping, recycling drop‑offs, and public education. The board will also consider new business items, including a fall community clean‑up with free tire disposal and an October 4 e‑waste/household hazardous waste collection event.

• Treasurer's reports for August 14 and September 11, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Director's update on illegal dumping, recycling drop‑off program, and public education
• Fall community clean‑up events with free tire disposal
• October 4, 2025, e‑waste/HHW special collection event

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will discuss property acquisitions and staffing changes. The body is deciding on the purchase of several real estate assets and a staffing restructure.

• Purchase of 214-222 NW 4th Ave via private tax sale for $600.00
• Purchase of 206–208 Locust Street and 212 E. Pine Street
• Approval of lease with Clearfield County Charitable Trust Foundation
• Board approval of staffing restructure
• Acceptance of 2023 Audit

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items at its September 9, 2025 meeting. Items include proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Month, reviewing proposals related to the Affordable Care Act, and approving a tax‑appeal stipulation involving the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #5. The board will also consider participating in a proposed opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and other manufacturers, and will consider transferring a contract for actuarial services from Korn Ferry to GRS.

• Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Month
• Consider participation in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family, and national manufacturers
• Consider Affordable Care Act proposal with Reschini
• Approve Stipulation and Consent Order for tax appeal involving IBEW Local Union #5 and Western Pennsylvania Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
• Consent to assignment of contract from Korn Ferry to GRS for actuarial services of retirement fund

The commissioners unanimously approved the General Fund and related budget bills, hired four part‑time corrections officers, and adopted proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and Hunger Action Month. They also voted to participate in both the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and the national secondary‑manufacturer settlement. Additional approvals included a contract to process ACA 1095 forms, a tax‑exempt status agreement for the IBEW training facility, and the transfer of actuarial services from Korn Ferry to GRS.

• Approved General Fund $984,367.66 and related bills (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of four part‑time corrections officers (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of September as Hunger Action Month (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved participation in national opioid settlement with secondary manufacturers (unanimous)
• Approved Reschini Group contract to process ACA 1095 forms (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑exempt status agreement for IBEW training facility (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Salary Board will first approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a request from Judges Ammerman and Cherry to authorize bonus payments of $2,500 for specific union and non‑union court employees, with $500 for part‑time magistrate district judge staff and $5,000 for the President Judge’s Judicial Secretary. The bonuses would be paid in two installments and funded from the Court Administration Facilities and Employee Hiring and Retention Fund, not from general taxpayer funds.

• Approve minutes from the Salary Board meeting of August 12, 2025
• Approve $2,500 bonus for specific union and non‑union court employees
• Approve $500 bonus for part‑time magistrate district judge employees
• Approve $5,000 bonus for the President Judge’s Judicial Secretary
• Bonuses funded by the Court Administration Facilities and Employee Hiring and Retention Fund; paid in two installments

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved $2,500 bonus payments for specific union and non‑union court employees, with $500 for part‑time MDJ staff and $5,000 for the President Judge’s Judicial Secretary; the motion carried with Commissioner Glass voting yes and Commissioner Sobel opposing. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 bonuses for specific court employees, with $500 for part‑time MDJ staff and $5,000 for President Judge’s Judicial Secretary (motion carried; Glass yes, Sobel opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review several subdivision applications across various townships. The body will also receive updates on water treatment improvements, bridge projects, and multimodal grant support letters.

• Subdivision applications for Wallaceton Borough, Chest Township, Gulich Township, Pine Township, Jordan Township, and Brady Township
• Land development application for Laurel Foodsystems in Sandy Township
• Water Treatment Facility Improvements in Gulich Township
• Support for DCED multimodal grants for road and bridge projects in Greenwood, Decatur, Burnside, Ferguson, and Union Townships
• Water withdrawal request from XPR Resources LLC for 4,000,000 gpd in Cooper Township

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 26, 2025, to consider several new business items, including resolutions and service agreements. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approving previous minutes and bills.

• Consider Resolution 2025-#5 KOZ Extension
• Consider Resolution 2025-#6 Urging Passage of the PA State budget
• Subrecipient Agreement with Central PA Community Action for the MATP Program
• Permission to advertise Food Service bids for the County Jail
• Purchase of Service Agreements with multiple youth services providers

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting, the General Fund balances, and a series of personnel changes. They adopted Resolution 2025-#5 extending a Keystone Opportunity Zone for ten years and Resolution 2025-#6 urging passage of the Pennsylvania state budget. The board also approved a $1,886,120 subrecipient agreement for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program and several service contracts and memoranda.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund and other fund balances (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-#5 extending KOEZ/KOIZ (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-#6 urging passage of PA state budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,886,120 Subrecipient Agreement for Medical Assistance Transportation Program (unanimous)
• Approved advertising Food Service bids for County Jail (unanimous)
• Approved multiple service agreements with youth and health providers (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet on August 26, 2025, to review and approve the minutes from its July 2025 meeting. The board will also receive monthly financial reports from the treasurer and controller.

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will review a revised budget and staff restructuring plan. The body is also discussing property-related matters including demolition bids and lease agreements.

• Demolition bids for 639-641 Main Street Coalport
• Staff restructuring including FTE Programs Manager, PT Housing Technician, and FTE Executive Director
• Lease for 201 Market Street
• Update on Dimeling Square senior housing
• HUD Healthy & Lead Safe Homes with LCCA

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will review financial reports, approve bills, and consider personnel changes including the transfer of two officers to full-time status and the hiring of three new staff members.

• Approval of minutes for July 15, 2025
• Financial Committee Reports for July 2025
• Warden's Report for July 2025
• Personnel: Hiring of Peyton Smith and Amy Carnevale
• Personnel: Transfer of James Cunningham and Kevin Wallace to FT

The Prison Board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the July financial report. It also approved the July bills as presented. The lock‑project control panel installation was scheduled to start on August 25. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted July financial report (motion carried)
• Approved July bills as presented (motion carried)
• Lock‑project control panel installation scheduled to begin Aug 25 (old business)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several service agreements and grant applications. The body will discuss a deed conveyance to the Clearfield County Redevelopment Authority and an update on Verizon Broadband.

• Continuation grant application for state RASA/VOJO grant
• Deed conveyance to Clearfield County Redevelopment Authority
• Purchase of Service Agreements for Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield and Children’s Aid Society of Clearfield County
• Appointment to the Curwensville Lake Board
• Verizon Broadband update

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved the General Fund and other budget allocations, personnel changes, and continuation grant applications for the RASA and VOJO programs. They also approved the County Human Services Plan Assurance of Compliance, a deed conveyance for a home and one acre at 21st Street and Daisy Street Extension, and a Title IV-D Cooperative Agreement for child support enforcement. Additionally, Adam Curry was appointed to the Curwensville Lake Board and a data‑sharing agreement for the Child Welfare Information System was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved General Fund $12,141,538.14 and other fund allocations (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes for new hires and transfers (unanimous)
• Approved continuation grant applications for RASA $58,390 and VOJO $73,493 (unanimous)
• Approved County Human Services Plan Assurance of Compliance (unanimous)
• Approved deed conveyance of home and one acre at 21st St & Daisy St Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Title IV-D Cooperative Agreement (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2030) (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Curry to Curwensville Lake Board (unanimous)
• Approved Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026) (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board is meeting to review minutes from July 8, 2025, and a request to create a temporary part-time position. The proposed role is intended for office training and special projects.

• Request to create a temporary P/T Mapper/Tax Assessment position for up to 30 working days
• Proposed expiration date for temporary position: 12/31/2025

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a temporary part‑time Mapper/Tax Assessment position to assist with training and special projects for up to 30 working days, ending on 12/31/2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Mapper/Tax Assessment position, up to 30 days, ending 12/31/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for June. The board is scheduled to discuss retirement funds under new business.

• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards
• Discussion of funds for retirement

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to review bills and personnel issues. The body is deciding on an appraiser for the DuBois Mall tax appeal and a State Food Purchase Program contract. They will also consider several Purchase of Service Agreements for social and security services.

• Appraiser for DuBois Mall tax appeal
• State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) Contract
• Bids for Bridge Scour Protection
• Service agreements for Crossroads Group Homes and Services, Inc., Families United Network, Inc., and Children’s Aid Society of Clearfield
• Service agreements for Keystone Adolescent Center, Inc., Dr. Allen Ryen, CSI Corporate Security and Investigations, Merakey Pennsylvania, and New Life Adolescents, LLC

The board approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting and adopted the General Fund budget of $665,208.85 along with three smaller fund appropriations. Personnel changes were approved, including two new part‑time corrections officers and a temporary full‑time transfer. The commissioners also approved contracts for a DuBois Mall tax‑appeal appraisal, the State Food Purchase Program, advertising bids for bridge scour‑protection work, and service agreements with several social‑service providers. All motions carried, most unanimously.

• Approved July 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $665,208.85 and three small fund appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes for corrections officers (motion carried)
• Approved engagement of Real Estate Marketing and Associates for DuBois Mall appraisal ($2,660 County share) (motion carried)
• Approved State Food Purchase Program contract and authorized electronic execution (motion carried)
• Approved advertising bids for Bridge Scour Protection project (motion carried)
• Approved service agreements with multiple social‑service agencies (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review financial and warden reports for June 2025. The board is scheduled to discuss personnel changes and the status of a lock replacement project.

• Resignation of Corrections Officer Robert Powell
• Resignation of Corrections Officer Tristan Kruise
• Hiring of Temporary Corrections Officer Eli Creek
• Discussion of lock replacement project

The Prison Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the June financial bills as presented. The board also entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and later exited that session. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June financial bills as presented (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (motion carried, no vote taken)
• Exited executive session (motion carried)

Solid Waste Authority

The Authority will review treasurer reports and discuss 2024 recycling tonnage. The meeting includes updates on illegal dumping, recycling drop-off programs, and a decrease in grant revenue.

• Review of 2024 Clearfield County Recycling Tonnage
• Discussion of Grant Revenue Decrease
• PLGIT CD Investment
• Updates on April 12 E-Waste Event and Spring Community Clean Up Events
• Treasurer's reports for April, May, June, and July 2025

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will discuss demolition bids for properties in Coalport and a legal agreement for a conservatorship process in DuBois. The body will also receive updates on housing projects in Osceola Mills and Dimeling Square.

• Demolition bids for 639-641 Main Street, Coalport
• Agreement with Attorney Andrew Menchyk for conservatorship process at 229 S Brady Street, DuBois
• Website Requests for Proposal
• Lingle Street, Osceola Mills HOME Project update
• Dimeling Square Senior Housing update

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several new business items, including a property sale and a mutual aid agreement for inmate housing. The board will also review bills and personnel issues.

• Agreement of Sale for 318 E Locust Street, Clearfield, PA
• Memorandum of Understanding with Indiana County to house inmates during emergencies
• Renewal with Johnson Controls for Alarm & Detection Monitoring
• Resolution 2025-#4 for joint bidding of Tax Collector Bonds for 2026-2029

The commissioners unanimously approved several fund appropriations, renewed an alarm monitoring contract, and entered an inter‑county agreement for emergency inmate housing. They adopted a resolution to require joint bidding of Tax Collector bonds for the next four years and approved the sale of 318 E Locust Street for a District Judge’s office.

• Approved General Fund $1,655,050.90 and other fund bills (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Johnson Controls alarm & detection monitoring agreement, pending solicitor approval (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Indiana County to house County inmates in emergencies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-#4 for joint bidding of Tax Collector Bonds 2026‑2029 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 318 E Locust Street for $312,000 to house District Judge’s office (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board is meeting to review a request for supplemental pay for the Assistant Director of Tourism. This pay is requested because the employee is performing the duties of the vacant Director position.

• Proposed additional pay of $400 biweekly for the Assistant Director of Tourism
• Retroactive pay dating back to 4/21/25

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved an additional $400 biweekly salary for the Assistant Director of Tourism while covering the vacant Director duties, retroactive to April 21, 2025 and ending when a new Director is hired. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $400 biweekly extra pay for Assistant Director of Tourism, retroactive to 4/21/25, to cease when a new Director is hired (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission is reviewing several subdivision applications and land development projects across multiple townships. The body is also receiving notifications regarding infrastructure permits, water usage for gas drilling, and grant support letters.

• Subdivision applications for Reuben J. and Miriam Byler (Burnside Township) and Anna Harris (Pike Township)
• Land development application for four primitive cabins by Robert & Heather Inguagiato in Lawrence Township
• PennDOT project to remove a 132-foot bridge on SR 4009 in Brady Township
• Stage III Bond Release request of $5,116 for Frantz Brothers, LLC in Burnside Township
• Water consumptive use requests of 4 million gpd for gas drilling in Cooper and Lawrence Townships

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss appointments to the America 250 PA and the Curwensville Lake Authority. The board will also review a Purchase of Service Agreement with Cameron County Children & Youth and receive a broadband update.

• Appointment of Christy Brown and Amanda Thompson to America 250 PA
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Cameron County Children & Youth
• Appointment to the Curwensville Lake Authority
• Broadband update

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. They unanimously adopted the General Fund and six other fund appropriations totaling over $1.5 million. New hires were authorized, and appointments to the America 250 PA Committee, a service agreement with Cameron County CYS, and the Curwensville Lake Authority were all approved. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $933,947.96 and six other fund bills (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of three new staff members (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Diehl and Amanda Thompson to America 250 PA Committee (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Cameron County CYS (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott J. McCracken to Curwensville Lake Authority (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will review monthly financial reports from the Treasurer and Controller. The board is scheduled to discuss retirement payroll funds and potential changes to investment classifications and vendor agreements.

• Funds for retirement payroll
• Investment class change for the WCM Focused Global Growth Fund
• Updating agreement to name Marquette Associates as vendor instead of Pierce Park Group

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review financial and warden reports for May 2025. The board is scheduled to act on the hiring of three corrections officers and discuss the status of a lock replacement project.

• Hiring of Zachary Horton, Corrections Officer
• Hiring of Tammy Lancaster, PT Corrections Officer
• Hiring of Richard Kennedy, Corrections Officer
• Update on lock replacement project estimated for August completion

The Prison Board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The board accepted the May financial report and approved the May bills as presented. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted May financial report (motion carried)
• Approved May bills as presented (motion carried)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The board is deciding on a tax appeal consent order and a collaborative agreement with the Community Guidance Center.

• Consent Order regarding 2025 tax year appeal of M&FC Holdings, LLC
• Collaborative Agreement with the Community Guidance Center
• Vacancy announcement for the Curwensville Lake Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting and authorized several budget appropriations totaling over $8.6 million. Personnel changes, including a new corrections officer and an administrator transfer, were approved. The commissioners also approved a consent order for the M&FC Holdings LLC tax appeal and a collaborative agreement with the Community Guidance Center, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund $8,636,542.72, Liquid Fuels Fund $6,420.80, Hazardous Materials Fund $2,528.99, 911 Fund $6,377.06, Community Development Block Grant $50,769.00, Domestic Relations Fund $2,607.27, Children & Youth Fund $391,372.54 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer from General Fund to operating reserve (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: new hire Richard Kennedy; transfer Amanda Swatsworth; retirement Robert Powell; leave requests (unanimous)
• Approved consent order for M&FC Holdings LLC tax appeal and authorized solicitor to execute (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Collaborative Agreement with Community Guidance Center (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board is meeting to review salary requests for the Public Defender's Office. The board will consider filling a vacant position and creating two new roles.

• Set salary for vacant Assistant Public Defender position at $54,000 annually
• Create temporary Public Defender Law Clerk position at $44,000 annually
• Create Summer Certified Legal Intern position with salary amount not specified

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $54,000 annual salary for the vacant Assistant Public Defender position, effective June 10, 2025. The board created a temporary Public Defender Law Clerk position with a $44,000 annual salary, and a Summer Certified Legal Intern position paying $250 weekly, both effective June 10, 2025.

• Approved May 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 salary for vacant Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Created temporary Public Defender Law Clerk at $44,000 salary (unanimous)
• Created Summer Certified Legal Intern position at $250 weekly (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and land development applications, including a large-scale wind project. The body will also receive notifications regarding bridge replacements, air quality permits, and mining bond releases.

• CPV Rogue’s Wind Project subdivision application for ± 5,852.30 acres in Chest Township
• Irvona EMS land development application for ± 0.42 acres in Irvona Borough
• Bond release requests for P&N Coal Company ($24,147) and RES Coal, LLC ($62,965)
• Proposed 250-foot communications tower in Mahaffey Borough
• S.R. 3014, Section A04 Bridge Replacement in Chest Township

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills and discuss several new agreements. Key items include a lease for the Magistrate Office and a fund administration agreement for the Court of Common Pleas.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Section for Title IV-D Fund Support Enforcement Program
• Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS) upgrade
• Advertising agreement with WOKW 102.9 Radio for County Foster Care Program
• Lease Agreement with WWA Holdings, LLC for the Clearfield Magistrate Office

The board approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting and unanimously adopted a series of budget bills, including a $1,758,577.82 General Fund. Personnel changes for new hires and a retirement were approved. Several agreements were adopted, covering Title IV‑D fund administration, a CAPS system upgrade, radio advertising for the foster care program, and a one‑year lease for the magistrate office.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved budget bills: General Fund $1,758,577.82; Liquid Fuels Fund $6.64; Hazardous Materials Fund $130.69; 911 Fund $555,809.98; Hotel Tax Fund $212,572.02; Records Improvement $209.51; Community Development Block Grant $38,392.50; Domestic Relations Fund $6,280.10; Children Youth Services Fund $667,192.93 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: hires Cori Urban and Noah Jeffries; retirement of Wade Smith; FMLA leave for employee 1788 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Section for Title IV‑D Fund Support Enforcement Program (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of the Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS) (unanimous)
• Approved advertising agreement with WOKW 102.9 Radio for County Foster Care Program (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease renewal for Clearfield Magistrate Office at $3,200.00 per month, with option for three renewals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for April. The board is scheduled to discuss funds for retirement payroll under new business.

• Payouts for David Rupprecht, Daniel Carfley, Taylor Lancaster, and Jessica Engle
• Discussion of funds for retirement payroll

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding a regular meeting with largely procedural items: call to order, pledge, public comment, and approval of minutes and bills. The only substantive action is consideration of demo fund applications under old business. The executive director will be out of the office for two periods in May and June.

• Approval of Demo Fund Applications
• Director out of office May 16–27 and June 4–6, 2025
• Approval of April 9, 2025 minutes and current bills

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, bills, and personnel issues, and consider several contracts and appointments. Notable actions include a proposed Teamsters contract for corrections officers, purchase of electronic poll books from ES&S, service agreements with Viking Water Technology and People R'Us, and an amendment to an asset purchase agreement with Cen-Clear Child Services. The board will also proclaim May as Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month and consider a grant application for the North Central Pa Launch Box.

• Approve Teamsters Contract with the Corrections Officers
• Consider Agreement with ES&S for purchase of electronic poll books
• Consider Service Agreement with Viking Water Technology, Inc.
• Consider Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement with Cen-Clear Child Services
• Consider appointment of April Calvello to the Community Action Board

The board approved a two‑year extension of the Teamsters contract for corrections officers, raising the starting wage to $18.50 and moving to 12‑hour shifts. They also adopted a proclamation naming May Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month, and authorized a $750,000 pre‑application grant for a workforce development project. Additional actions included approving the fiscal year bills, several service agreements, and appointing a new Community Action Board member.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel hires, transfers, retirements and FMLA leaves (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 General Fund and other agency bills totaling $5,771,292.26 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for May Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized $750,000 ARC pre‑application grant for North Central PA Launch Box (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters contract extension for corrections officers through Dec. 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Viking Water Technology for courthouse boiler (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of April Calvello to the Community Action Board (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several staffing and salary requests, including a new Assistant District Attorney at $57,500/year, a summer intern for the Courts at $3,000 annually, and starting salaries for a CYS Administrator and Warden (amounts to be determined). The board will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Request from Judges Ammerman and Cherry to create a Summer Intern/Courts position (5/28/25–8/31/25) at $3,000/year
• Request from District Attorney Sayers to set salary for new Assistant District Attorney at $57,500/year effective 04/14/2025
• Request from Commissioners to set starting salary for Administrator/CYS (amount blank)
• Request from Commissioners to set starting salary for Warden/Jail (amount blank)
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. It created a Summer Intern/Courts position for May 28 to August 31, 2025, with a $3,000 salary. The board also set salaries for the new Assistant District Attorney ($57,500), the Children & Youth Administrator ($75,000), and the Warden/Jail ($71,000). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Summer Intern/Courts position with $3,000 salary (unanimous)
• Approved salary of Assistant District Attorney at $57,500/year effective 4/14/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved starting salary of Children & Youth Administrator at $75,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved starting salary of Warden/Jail at $71,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve April 2025 meeting minutes, receive financial and warden's reports, and discuss a lock replacement project estimated to complete in May. The board will also note the hiring of a new corrections officer effective April 3.

• Approve minutes for April 15, 2025 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for April 2025
• Warden's Report includes housing/revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrence, and bills approval
• Hiring of Hayden Coder as Corrections Officer effective April 3, 2025
• Lock replacement project – estimated May completion

The board approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion was made and seconded. The board also approved the April financial bills as presented following a motion and second. The labor contract for corrections officers had already been approved, allowing a shift to 12‑hour work and permitting advertising for a Deputy Warden of Operations. The board noted the current inmate population of 152 and that four inmates are participating in the work‑release program.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April financial bills as presented (motion carried)

Solid Waste Authority

The bi-monthly meeting of the Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority scheduled for May 8, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025.

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review multiple subdivision applications, including a 112.90-acre parcel for DuBois City Water Authority in Huston Township, as well as several lot splits and consolidations. They will also consider notifications on a wastewater treatment plant in a FEMA floodplain, a proposed solar farm, and support letters for an ATV economic impact study and a treatment plant rehabilitation project. No action items are listed; most items are for review and comment.

• DuBois City Water Authority subdivision: 1 lot, ±112.90 acres, non-building waiver for sewage, existing well (Huston Township)
• Bollinger Solar Houtzdale Solar Array project notification (Bigler Township)
• BCI Municipal Authority wastewater treatment plant improvements in FEMA AE floodplain (Irvona Borough)
• Support letter for Central Allegheny Highlands ATV Economic Impact Study (Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield Counties)
• Support letter for Muddy Run Regional Authority Madera Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project (Bigler Township)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several new business items, including a federal funding request and the sale of surplus property. The board will also consider a service agreement with Cameron County Children and Youth Services.

• Federal Community Project Funding Request for Ag Hub and Expo Center at the Fairgrounds
• Resolution 2025-#3 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus County Property
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Cameron County Children and Youth Services
• Memorandum of Understanding with SWAN Legal Services Initiative
• Backup solution with Veeam

The commissioners unanimously approved a $1.5 million Community Project Funding grant to build an agricultural hub and expo center at the fairgrounds. They also adopted proclamations for National Foster Care Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Additional unanimous actions included a memorandum with SWAN Legal Services, the sale of a surplus Ford Explorer, a service agreement with Cameron County Children and Youth Services, and a backup solution contract with Veeam.

• Approved $1.5 M Community Project Funding grant (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Foster Care Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with SWAN Legal Services Initiative (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-#3 to sell surplus 2010 Ford Explorer (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of service agreement with Cameron County Children and Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved backup solution agreement with Veeam, pending solicitor review (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund and other budget bills totaling $2,? (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes from its March 11 meeting, review financial and operational reports from March, and discuss personnel actions including terminations and a hiring. The board will also receive updates on a lock replacement project and consider new business items.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Review March 2025 financial and housing reports
• Terminate two corrections officers and hire one new officer
• Discuss lock replacement project with estimated May completion
• Consider new business item titled 'Bird Cage'

The Prison Board approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the March financial report and the March bills as presented. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March financial report (motion carried)
• Approved March bills as presented (motion carried)

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will meet on April 9, 2025, to approve minutes and bills, and discuss old business including an update to Act 48 and approval of Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) applications. New business items include updates on DuBois blight, a partnership with Downtown DuBois for a NAP application, moving forward with a non-profit, and announcing a demo grant application.

• Approval of Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) applications
• Update on DuBois blight activities
• Approval to partner with Downtown DuBois for NAP Application
• Approval to move forward with a non-profit entity
• Announcement of a Demo Grant Application to the public

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider three compensation requests: sign-on bonuses for vacant DRO positions, a starting salary for a Court Staff Attorney, and additional pay for the Acting Administrator/CYS. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and vote on each motion.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025, Salary Board meeting.
• Request from Judges Ammerman and Cherry to create 3 sign-on bonuses of $2,500 each for vacant DRO Enforcement and/or Conference Officer positions, funded by Bureau of Child Support incentive funds.
• Request from Judge Cherry to set starting salary of Court Staff Attorney at $71,500 effective March 31, 2025.
• Request from Commissioners to set additional pay for Acting Administrator/CYS (amount blank) effective March 31, 2025.

The Salary Board unanimously approved three sign‑on bonuses of $2,500 each for vacant Domestic Relations Enforcement and Conference Officer positions, funded by the Bureau of Child Support incentive funds. A motion to set the Court Staff Attorney starting salary at $71,500 was rejected. The Board then unanimously approved an Acting Administrator of Children and Youth salary of $74,500 and a revised Court Staff Attorney starting salary of $70,500.

• Approved three $2,500 sign‑on bonuses (unanimous)
• Rejected Court Staff Attorney starting salary of $71,500 (motion failed)
• Approved Acting Administrator of Children and Youth salary of $74,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Court Staff Attorney starting salary of $70,500 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills and previous minutes. The board will consider several service agreements and contract addendums related to health and drug prevention services.

• Ratify Child Accounting and Profile System CWIS Maintenance FY25-26 agreement
• Addendum to CenClear’s FY 2024-2025 Contract with CYS for Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAPP) Services
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Peritech Home Health Associates, LLC dba Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
• Addendum to Peritech Home Health Associates, LLC dba Angels of Care Medical Staffing Service Agreement
• Proclamation of April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month

The board unanimously approved multiple fund appropriations, including a $1,128,279.26 General Fund. Personnel transfers and retirements were approved, and the Child Accounting and Profile System CWIS Maintenance agreement was ratified. A proclamation for National Volunteer Appreciation Month and several service contract addenda were also adopted.

• Approved General Fund $1,128,279.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Materials Fund $80.02 (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Fund $32,745.05 (unanimous)
• Approved Communities Development Block Grant $20,563.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Relations $1,244,973.91 (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Fund $232,878.63 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel transfers and retirements (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Volunteer Appreciation Month (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission meets to review multiple subdivision and land development applications across several townships, with no action items on the agenda. The commission also considers information items including DEP permit notifications, air quality permit renewals, and support letters for infrastructure grant applications from Pike, Pine, and Bradford Townships.

• Subdivision application (CCPC 14325-01) for a ~5.937-acre lot in Pike Township
• Land development application (CCPC 13125-01) for Irvona EMS on a 0.42-acre lot
• Support letter for Pike Township's Montgomery Run Water Treatment Facility PENNVEST application
• Support letters for DCED Multimodal Grant applications for Greenwood Road and Orchard Road projects
• Act 14 notification for Aqua Pennsylvania's Bimini Well filtration system in Sandy Township

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider approving funds for retirement payroll as new business. They will also review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for February, and handle routine approvals of minutes and personnel updates including retirements, deaths, and payouts.

• New Business: funds for retirement payroll
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel: February
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards: February
• Retired: Mike Rowles; Deaths: Marlene Horm; Payouts: Michael Perna
• Approval of minutes from February 2025 meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, bills, and personnel matters, hear public comment, and consider several new business items. These include a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a Transportation Plan Memorandum of Understanding with Harmony Area School District, and multiple agreements related to child accounting and profile systems. The solicitor will also provide a report.

• Proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Consider Transportation Plan MOU with Harmony Area School District
• Consider AFCARS Upgrade and Maintenance for child accounting system
• Consider HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Addendum with AVANCO International, Inc.
• Consider Child Accounting and Profile System Application Service Provider Agreement

The board unanimously approved the General Fund budget of $5,192,723.95 along with smaller fund allocations. It also approved all personnel changes, adopted a proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and authorized several agreements for child‑accounting and transportation services. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved General Fund budget $5,192,723.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Materials Fund $122.10 (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Fund $29,259.67 (unanimous)
• Approved Records Improvement $3,017.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Relations $1,144.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Children Youth Fund $531,303.04 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes (new hires, transfers, separations) (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will meet to consider routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's reports, and a legislative update. They will discuss the 2025 E-Waste/HHW events, recycling drop-off program, and spring community clean up events. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Discussion of PLGIT CD investment
• 2025 E-Waste/HHW events planning
• Director's update on illegal dumping and community clean-ups
• Spring community clean up events

RACC

This meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County includes routine approval of minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report. Old business features an update on Act 48 discussion. New business includes the 2025 AHTF announcement and a discussion on collaboration with DuBois and Keystone Core. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 reorganizational and regular meetings
• Approval of bills (see attached report)
• Treasurer's report (see attached report)
• Update on Act 48 discussion (old business)
• 2025 AHTF announcement and collaboration discussion with DuBois and Keystone Core

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve personnel actions including the hiring of several corrections officers and one termination, as well as routine financial and warden's reports. They will also discuss a lock replacement project and receive a prison audit report.

• Hiring of Scott Hayes, Corrections Officer, effective February 6, 2025
• Termination of Travis Silver, Corrections Officer, effective February 6, 2025
• Hiring of Ricky Lansberry, Corrections Officer, effective February 13, 2025
• Hiring of Kendra Billotte, Krista Byfield, and Cheyanne Collins, Corrections Officers, effective February 20, 2025
• Discussion of lock replacement project and prison audit report

The Prison Board approved minutes, financial reports, and bills, and named Deputy Warden Oates as Acting Warden following an executive session. The board discussed the work release program and personnel shortages, and noted a clean state audit. No public comment or correspondence was received.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Named Deputy Warden Oates as Acting Warden, effective March 5, 2025
• Approved February financial reports
• Approved February bills as presented

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on a motion to set the Election Director's salary at $52,500/year effective March 3, 2025, and a separate motion to set the Acting Warden's salary (amount blank) effective March 5, 2025. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Motion to set Election Director salary at $52,500/year effective March 3, 2025
• Motion to set Acting Warden salary (amount not specified) effective March 5, 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 Salary Board meeting

The Clearfield County Salary Board approved two salary adjustments: the Election Director's salary was set at $52,500/year effective March 3, 2025, and the Acting Warden's salary was set at $67,500/year effective March 5, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

• Approved Election Director salary at $52,500/year effective March 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Acting Warden salary at $67,500/year effective March 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2025, to approve minutes, bills, and personnel matters. New business includes a proclamation for Pennsylvania 4-H week, a VOCA grant application, a care coordination agreement with Cen-Clear, a copier lease for the county prison, an award of Act 13 funds to Union Township, an appeal of a state human services funding determination, and a purchase of service agreement with New Life Adolescents LLC. The solicitor will also report.

• Consider VOCA Grant Application FFY 2025-2026
• Consider Care Coordination Agreement with Cen-Clear
• Consider copier lease with DBB for the County Prison
• Consider award of Act 13 funds to Union Township
• Appeal of a funding determination from the Commonwealth regarding human services funding

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved the VOCA grant application for $67,912, awarded $30,000 in Act 13 funds to Union Township for bridge replacement, and approved several agreements including a care coordination deal with Cen-Clear, a copier lease for the prison, and a purchase of service agreement with New Life Adolescents LLC. They also approved personnel changes, bills, and proclaimed 4-H Week.

• Approved VOCA grant application for $67,912 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Act 13 funds to Union Township for Bottom Road Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Care Coordination Agreement with Cen-Clear (unanimous)
• Approved copier lease with DBB for County Prison, 48 months at $183.18/month (unanimous)
• Approved appeal of state human services funding determination and fee agreement with Christopher Gabriel (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with New Life Adolescents LLC (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including new hire, transfer, and separations (unanimous)
• Proclaimed March 16-22 as 4-H Week (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and land development applications across multiple townships. The body will also accept the 2024 CCPC Annual Report and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Report Card.

• Abe’s Run Solar: 20 MW Solar Development in Bradford Township
• Subdivision application for Trustees of the Otterbein Church of Mahaffey (Bell Township)
• Subdivision application for Tammie Lyn Keith (Burnside Township)
• Subdivision application for Gold Luster LP (Ferguson Township)
• Subdivision application for David E. & Jacalyn C. Houser (Boggs Township)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve January 2025 meeting minutes, receive monthly financial reports from the treasurer and controller, acknowledge the death of retiree Sam Lombardo, and consider new business including funds for retirement payroll.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly report by Treasurer Siegel for January
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for January
• Notification of death: Sam Lombardo
• New business: funds for retirement payroll

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements and resolutions at their February 25, 2025 meeting. Notable actions include a funding agreement with Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Clearly Ahead, termination of the Cen-Clear SPARC services agreement, and a lease agreement for a polling location at Lake View Lodge. The board will also proclaim March as March for Meals and consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a carport.

• Consider funding agreement with Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Clearly Ahead
• Consider terminating agreement with Cen-Clear for SPARC services effective January 1, 2025
• Consider resolution 2025-#2 authorizing sale of equipment (carport)
• Consider lease agreement with Lake View Lodge for Treasure Lake polling location
• Proclaim March as March for Meals with Dennis Biancuzzo

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved routine bills and personnel changes, plus several agreements. They approved $100,000 for the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation (Clearly Ahead) for 2025, and moved the SPARC program from Cen-Clear to the League Social Services, terminating the prior agreement. They also authorized sale of a carport and approved a lease for a new polling location at Lake View Lodge.

• Approved $100,000 funding agreement with Clearly Ahead (unanimous)
• Approved SPARC program agreement with League Social Services (unanimous)
• Terminated Cen-Clear SPARC agreement effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of carport equipment via Resolution 2025-#2 (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Lake View Lodge for Treasure Lake polling location (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $956,314.49 across funds (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including 7 new hires and 3 separations (unanimous)
• Approved consent in tax appeal case 2023-247-CD pending school district agreement (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will consider approving minutes from January, review financial committee reports and the warden's monthly reports (housing/revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrences, bills), and discuss the work release program. The board will also act on personnel matters, including two new hires and one resignation, and revisit a lock replacement project as old business.

• New hire Travis Silver effective 1-6-2025
• New hire Ryan Williams effective 1-23-2025
• Resignation of Peyton Smith effective 1-6-2025
• Lock replacement project under old business
• Warden's monthly housing and revenue report

The board approved the January financial reports and bills, and the minutes from the January 21 meeting. The lock project with Cornerstone was resolved and is scheduled for completion in May. Two new inmate programs, Peer Star and Love on a Leash, were launched.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved January financial report
• Approved January bills as presented

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider two requests: hiring bonuses of $2,500 each for two new Adult Probation Officer positions, and an additional $400 per month for the Assistant Director/Elections for performing Director duties. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from the January 14, 2025 Salary Board meeting
• Request from Courts: $2,500 hiring bonus per new Adult Probation Officer (staggered payments: $625 at 3 months, $625 at 6 months, $1,250 after 1 year)
• Request from Commissioners: Additional $400/month for Assistant Director/Elections for Director duties effective 01/20/2025 until no longer performing those duties

The Clearfield County Salary Board approved $2,500 hiring bonuses for two new Adult Probation Officer positions, paid in installments and reimbursed through Supervision Fee funds. The board also approved an additional $400/month for the Assistant Director of Elections for director duties. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2,500 hiring bonus per new Adult Probation Officer, paid in installments (unanimous)
• Approved $400/month extra pay for Assistant Director of Elections for director duties (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Election

The Clearfield County Board of Elections will reorganize and consider a proposal to change the polling location for Sandy-Treasure Lake from Treasure Lake Church to Lakeview Lodge.

• Consider change of polling location for Sandy-Treasure Lake from Treasure Lake Church to Lakeview Lodge

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for District Attorney Sayers, along with a contract for court reporter equipment and a service agreement. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, bills, personnel issues, and public comment.

• Consider agreement with ProCat for Court Reporter equipment
• Grant Agreement with DCED for District Attorney Sayers
• Consider appointment of Brian Owens to the Solid Waste Authority
• Purchase of Service Agreement with People’s R Us

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved routine bills, personnel changes, and several agreements, including a purchase for court reporter equipment and a grant for District Attorney security upgrades. They also appointed Brian Owens to the Solid Waste Authority and approved a service agreement with People's R Us. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $397,775.32 across multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including new hires and separations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with ProCat for court reporter equipment (unanimous)
• Approved DCED grant agreement for $42,400 for District Attorney security upgrades (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Owens to Solid Waste Authority until December 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with People's R Us for Children Youth and Family Services (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will approve minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and address retirements, deaths, and payouts. New business includes funding for retirement payroll and a proposal to amend investment categories.

• Approve minutes of November 2024 meeting
• Monthly reports by Treasurer Siegel and Controller Edwards for December
• Retirement of William McGroarty; death of Cletia Hazel
• Payouts to Justine Ogden, Todd Stiles Jr., Paul Mays
• New business: funds for retirement payroll; consider amending investment categories

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on authorizing PennDOT to advertise and select a bridge inspection consultant on the county's behalf. They will also proclaim February 7-14 as National Marriage Week and announce the relocation of the Sandy-Treasure Lake polling location from Treasure Lake Church to Lakeview Lodge. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, bills, and personnel issues.

• Consider approval for PennDOT to advertise and select a Bridge Inspection Consultant on the county's behalf
• Proclaim February 7-14 as National Marriage Week
• Announce relocation of Sandy-Treasure Lake polling location from Treasure Lake Church to Lakeview Lodge

The Clearfield County Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, approving the previous meeting's minutes, bills totaling over $1 million across multiple funds, and personnel changes including new hires and separations. They also adopted a proclamation for National Marriage Week and approved PennDOT advertising for a bridge inspection consultant. Public comment focused on opposition to the recent real estate tax ratio change, with residents requesting a return to the previous percentage and a review of the budget.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $1,039,281.54 across six funds (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: new hires Ryan Williams and Kate Roberts; separations Dawn Graham and Elijah Clark (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Marriage Week, February 7-14 (unanimous)
• Approved PennDOT advertising and selection for Bridge Inspection Consultant (unanimous)

Planning

The Clearfield County Planning Commission will reorganize by electing officers and setting 2025 meeting dates. They will review multiple subdivision applications across several townships, a proposed 250-ft communications tower, and informational items including two water withdrawal requests of 5,000,000 gallons per day for natural gas drilling. No formal action items are listed; most items are for review and comment.

• Election of officers (Chair Matthew Hasselback, Vice Chair Michael Vaow, Secretary Robert Ferguson) and setting 2025 meeting dates (4th Wednesday, except November/December on 3rd Wednesday).
• Subdivision applications: Marian J. Bonante (86.83 acres, Brady Twp), Jerry L. Bloom (51.373 acres, Bloom Twp), James Dean and Carol A. Gilbert (0.95 acres, Gulich Twp), and others.
• Proposed 250-ft self-support communications tower (with 265-ft overall height) by Tower Services Unlimited in Bell Township (Trileaf Project #755601).
• Water withdrawal requests by LPR Energy for 5,000,000 gallons per day for drilling on Lytle Unit Drilling Pad #1H (Lawrence Twp) and Hutton Unit 1H (Chest Twp).
• Notice of public water service abandonment in City of DuBois due to consolidation with Sandy Township.

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will hold its first meeting of 2025, including reorganization of the board, public comment, and approval of December 2024 minutes. The board will receive financial committee and warden's reports, covering housing/revenue, inmate financial responsibility, and extraordinary occurrences. Personnel actions include the termination of one corrections officer and resignations of three others. Old business includes a lock replacement project, and new business includes setting the meeting schedule for 2025.

• Reorganization of board for 2025
• Approval of bills and accounts for December 2024
• Termination of Donald Tagliente, Corrections Officer, effective 12-12-24
• Resignations of Kyle Cribbs, Tessa Irvin, and Mike Hampton (PT Corrections Officer) effective in December 2024
• Lock replacement project (old business)

The Clearfield County Prison Board approved the December 2024 minutes, financial reports, and December bills. They set the 2025 meeting schedule (third Tuesday monthly, except May 13) and elected new officers: Commissioner Sobel as Chair, DA Sayers as Vice-Chair, and Controller Edwards as Secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved December financial reports
• Approved December bills as presented
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (third Tuesday, except May 13)
• Elected Sobel as Chair, Sayers as Vice-Chair, Edwards as Secretary
• Appointed Winters, Churner, Edwards to Personnel Committee

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board will elect officers, review the status of the Kennis Ag Land Purchase, and discuss the budget. The 2025 application period is now open through April 30. Meeting dates are set for the third Tuesday of every third month.

• Election of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Status update on Kennis Ag Land Purchase
• 2025 application period open January 1 – April 30
• Meeting schedule set: Jan 21, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 21 at 6:00 PM in Commissioner’s conference room
• Budget discussion

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on two requests from the Courts. One request seeks approval to create two Adult Probation Officer positions funded at $85,000/year for four years from the Probation supervision fund. The other request asks for commissioner approval to offer $2,500 structured sign-on bonuses to new Probation Officer hires, with the Court reimbursing the county. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Request to create two Adult Probation Officer positions (Institutional Officer and ARD Officer) at $85,000/year for four years, funded from Probation supervision fund
• Request to offer $2,500 structured sign-on bonuses to new Probation Officer hires, reimbursed by the Court
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 Salary Board meeting

The Clearfield County Salary Board unanimously approved creating two Adult Probation Officer positions—an Institutional Officer and an ARD Officer—funded by the Courts from the Probation supervision fund at $85,000/year for four years. A request to offer $2,500 sign-on bonuses to new Probation Officer hires was tabled for further discussion between the Judges and Commissioners. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved creation of two Adult Probation Officer positions (Institutional Officer and ARD Officer), funded by Courts at $85,000/year for 4 years (unanimous)
• Tabled $2,500 sign-on bonus for new Probation Officer hires pending further discussion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

This is a reorganization meeting of the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners. The board will consider an RFP for an In-home Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program for Children and Youth Services and announce appointments to the America 250 PA Clearfield County Board Committee. Other items include approving previous minutes, bills, personnel issues, and public comment.

• Consider approval of an RFP for In-home Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program for CYS
• Announce appointments to the America 250 PA Clearfield County Board Committee

The Clearfield County Commissioners approved a request for proposals (RFP) for an in-home drug and alcohol prevention program for the Children & Youth Department, which currently lacks such services. The board also approved routine bills totaling over $8.4 million across multiple funds, personnel changes, and the appointment of the America 250 PA Clearfield County Board Committee.

• Approved RFP for in-home drug and alcohol prevention program (unanimous)
• Approved bills: General Fund $6,658,155.70; 911 Fund $927,329.69; Hotel Tax Fund $380,067.73; Children & Youth Fund $417,152.03; others (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: new hire Jebediah Blackburn, separation Austin Nadolsky (unanimous)
• Approved America 250 PA Clearfield County Board Committee appointments (unanimous)

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will hold its reorganization meeting, electing officers and setting 2025 meeting dates. The board will discuss a contract with Noble for 2025 E-waste and household hazardous waste events, and receive annual hauler correspondence on landfill pricing. Other business includes approval of minutes, a legislative update, and reports on illegal dumping and recycling programs.

• Contract with Noble for 2025 E-Waste/HHW Events
• Annual Hauler Correspondence on Landfill Pricing
• Election of Officers and setting 2025 meeting dates
• Retention of Solicitor Shiann McGovern and Auditor Brent Thomas
• PLGIT CD Investment update

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will meet to review administrative items and new business. The body is scheduled to discuss Act 48 of 2024 and a sample ordinance.

• Act 48 of 2024 and sample ordinance
• First Commonwealth check signing
• Direct deposit for payroll
• Draft Contractors Handbook
• MAPR update

RACC

This is a reorganizational meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County. The board will elect officers, appoint an executive director, secretary, solicitor, and financial institution, and set monthly meeting dates for the year. No substantive business items are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the new term
• Appointment of Executive Director, Secretary, and Solicitor
• Appointment of financial institution
• Establishment of monthly meeting dates, times, and locations
• Welcome of new board member Sam Mollica

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on 2025 salary increases for non-union salaried employees as listed in an attached addendum. They will also consider a $0.50/hour raise for security guards effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, the board will reorganize, approve prior minutes, and set meeting dates for 2025.

• Approve 2025 salary increases for non-union salaried employees per attached addendum (list includes 55 employees with individual salaries)
• Consider a $0.50/hour raise for security guards effective 1/1/2025
• Set meeting dates for 2025
• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024, Salary Board meeting
• Reorganize the board

The Clearfield County Salary Board approved the 2025 non-union salary increases, with Commissioner Sobel opposing. The board also approved a $0.50 per hour pay increase for County Security guards, effective January 1, 2025. Procedural actions included electing Commissioner Winters as Chair and approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved 2025 non-union salary increases (Commissioner Sobel opposed)
• Approved $0.50/hour pay increase for County Security guards, effective 1/1/2025
• Elected Commissioner Winters as Chair, Commissioner Sobel as Vice-Chair
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting
• Set 2025 meeting dates: 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 AM, except November 11 moved to November 12

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to reorganize for 2025, including setting meeting dates and announcing board appointments. The body will consider several contracts and a resolution regarding county fund depositories.

• Appointment of TRC as County Engineer
• Appointment of Jodi Brennan to the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
• Resolution 2025-#1 regarding depositories for County Funds
• Contract with GILA LLC d/b/a Municipal Service Bureau
• Addendum with Clearfield County Conservation District for office space rental

The board reorganized, electing Commissioner Winters as Chairman and Sobel as Vice-Chair. They approved personnel changes, set 2025 meeting dates, appointed TRC as County Engineer, and approved several contracts and resolutions, including the Central Counties Youth Center agreement and bank depositories.

• Reorganized board: Winters elected Chairman, Sobel Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes: new hires Linda Luce, Chloe Faraone, Travis Silver (unanimous)
• Set 2025 meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10:30 AM, Nov 11 moved to Nov 12 (unanimous)
• Appointed TRC as County Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved one-year Central Counties Youth Center agreement at $268,058 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-#1 designating four banks as county depositories (unanimous)
• Certified $3,758 for 2025 Farmland Preservation Program (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year contract with GILA LLC for credit card payment services (unanimous)