Bedford County public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Board approved an amendment to the 2022 CYS Department Compensation Plan regarding hour calculations. It also approved hourly and annual wages for 14 personnel and merit increases for two employees.
- Approved amendment to 2022 CYS Department Compensation Plan to correct calculation to 2080 hours
- Approved $15.00/hr wage for Colletta Miller (Human Resources)
- Approved union contract wages for 11 BCCF Correctional Officers
- Approved $45,000 annual salary for Jeffrey Fellers (CDBG Administrator)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Trinity Conklin and Noah Gilbert per union contract
- Approved November 15, 2022, meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget with $25,144,667 in revenue and expenditures. They also set the 2023 tax millage and approved several land acquisitions for 911 services via condemnation.
- Approved 2023 Budget with $25,144,667 in revenue and expenditures
- Set 2023 tax rate at 4.090 total mills (3.481 general, .609 debt) and $5.00 per capita tax
- Approved acquisition by condemnation of tower and land at 1344 Mason Jar Road for 911 services (pending solicitor review)
- Approved acquisition by condemnation of 4 acres at 1407 Mason Jar Road for 911 services (pending solicitor review)
- Approved $2,004,453 CDBG agreement with Hopewell Borough for Wastewater Treatment Facility Replacement
- Approved ARPA Whole-Home Repair Grant application for Center for Community Action up to $368,849
- Approved Agreement for Physician Services with Evangelical Medical Services Organization effective Jan 1, 2023
- Approved new organizational structures for Department of Emergency Services and Children and Youth Services
SB
The Salary Board approved hourly wages for 15 employees across various departments, including the Sheriff's Office and Correctional Facility. The board also approved a $1.00 merit increase for one employee. The October 14, 2022, minutes were approved.
- Approved October 14, 2022, minutes
- Approved hourly wages for 15 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Benjamin Lear (AFSCME)
CM
The Board of Commissioners enacted Ordinance 11.15.2022 to waive certain additional real estate taxes per Act 57. The board also approved various service agreements for Children & Youth Services and housing rehabilitation grants.
- Approved Ordinance 11.15.2022 requiring waiver of certain additional real estate taxes
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $1.4M
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for CYS with Justice Works Youth Care and Dr. Terry O’Hara
- Approved CYS agreements with Professional Family Care Services, The Bair Foundation, Adelphoi Village, and Pentz Run Youth Services
- Approved Subrecipient Agreements and amendments with Center for Community Action for housing rehab
- Appointed 7 members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule
- Approved personnel actions including 9 new hires, 5 transfers, and 5 separations
Prison Board
The board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of operational reports from the Warden regarding staffing, training, and facility updates.
- Approved June 22, 2022, minutes
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved nine personnel actions, including new hires and a merit increase, all based on department head recommendations and union contracts. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. No old business was discussed.
- Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting
- Approved Kelly Delozier as Correctional Officer at $14.50/hour (9.26.22)
- Approved Kimberly Kiel as PT Correctional Officer at $14.00/hour (9.26.22)
- Approved Sharon Onstead as Assistant Chief Clerk/Assistant Director of Elections at $45,000 salary (9.26.22)
- Approved Daniel Weaver as Correctional Officer at $14.50/hour (10.3.22)
- Approved Sierra Kitchen as Correctional Officer at $14.00/hour (10.3.22)
- Approved Jennifer Dawson as PT Correctional Officer at $14.00/hour (10.3.22)
- Approved McKinley Drzewicki as PT Correctional Officer at $14.00/hour (10.11.22)
CM
The board approved a resolution to issue general obligation bonds for capital projects, appointing PNC Capital Markets as underwriter and Eckert Seamans as bond counsel. They also approved expenditures totaling over $2 million, including payroll and general funds, and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a $205,858 9-1-1 grant and $67,812 in jail system upgrades. Personnel actions included 9 new hires, 1 transfer, and 9 separations.
- Approved resolution to issue general obligation bonds for capital projects (unanimous)
- Approved $205,858 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $44,912 fire detection system and $22,900 hot water system at jail (unanimous)
- Approved lease of parking area at old jail from Diane Kelly through Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $16,900 contract with Triad Engineering for broadband project geotechnical services (unanimous)
- Approved Section 3 Action Plan for Bedford County and Bedford Township (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with two providers (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans (unanimous)
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine items including payroll, expenditures, purchase-of-service agreements for Children & Youth Services, a budget revision for CDBG funds, and several proclamations (Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Recovery Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Constitution Week). They also authorized the creation of an Assistant Chief Clerk/Assistant Director of Elections position and approved various personnel actions (new hires, transfers, separations). No substantive policy decisions or controversial votes occurred.
- Approved August 16, 2022 minutes as presented
- Approved payroll and general expenditures totaling over $2.2 million
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with five providers (Pressley Ridge, Diversified Treatment, The Academy, Summit Academy, Cornell Abraxas)
- Approved CDBG budget revision reallocating $2,199.55 from Rainsburg Water Meters to Housing Rehab project
- Approved Amendment #2 to Subrecipient Agreement with Center for Community Action adding $2,199.55 in CDBG funds
- Approved proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Recovery Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Constitution Week
- Approved creation of Assistant Chief Clerk/Assistant Director of Elections position
- Approved personnel actions including 6 new hires, 3 transfers, and 11 separations
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved 20 wage actions for new hires, transfers, or step increases as recommended by department heads. The board also approved the August 16, 2022 minutes as presented. No old business was discussed.
- Approved 20 personnel wage actions as recommended by department heads
- Approved August 16, 2022 minutes as presented
CM
The board approved a resolution to apply for CDBG-CV Round 3 funding for the Center for Community Action Building Expansion, authorized a $8,800 environmental site assessment for the Hopewell Wastewater Treatment Facility, and granted the Area Agency on Aging executive director signing authority for FY 2022-23. Multiple service agreements for Children & Youth Services were also approved, along with liquid fuels allocations for bridge inspections and a $500 donation to the Bedford American Legion.
- Approved Resolution No. 08.16.22 authorizing CDBG-CV Round 3 application for Center for Community Action Building Expansion
- Approved $8,800 contract with Keystone Environmental for Hopewell Wastewater Treatment Facility site assessment
- Approved Resolution No. 08-16-2022 granting Connie Brode signing authority for Area Agency on Aging FY 2022-23
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with multiple providers for FY 2022-23
- Approved 2022 Liquid Fuels allocations for bridge inspections in five townships totaling $9,918.82
- Approved $500 donation to Bedford American Legion Post 113 for veterans activity
- Approved purchase of 2022 Jeep Cherokee for Children & Youth Services at $37,043.00
- Approved personnel actions including 13 new hires, 3 transfers, and 7 separations
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved 23 personnel appointments at various hourly wages, most per union contracts, and granted $1.00 merit increases to four employees for completed job training. The meeting lasted two minutes and had no public comments or old business.
- Approved 23 new hires and wage adjustments as recommended by department heads
- Approved $1.00 merit increases for Lexus Wilt, Shayna Price, Dawn Varner, and Michael Addario per union contract
- Approved minutes of July 12, 2022, as presented
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,973,040 fixed-price energy savings agreement with Schneider Electric for HVAC, lighting, and building automation upgrades, plus a $3,024,566 change order for security and window improvements. They also approved multiple CDBG resolutions, Act 13 funding for trails, and various personnel actions. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $5,973,040 energy savings contract with Schneider Electric
- Approved $3,024,566 change order for courthouse security, CCTV, and window upgrades
- Approved CDBG-CV Round 3 applications for Broad Top Township sewer, Center for Community Action, and New Enterprise Water Association
- Approved FFY 2022 CDBG Entitlement application and Fair Housing Resolution
- Approved Act 13 funding: $15,000 to Broad Top Township (Rails to Trails) and $25,000 to TOPP Trail
- Approved Mission Critical Partners as NTIA Project Manager for broadband towers
- Approved personnel actions including 11 new hires, 2 transfers, and 5 separations
- Approved 2022 Liquid Fuels for bridge inspections in East St. Clair and East Providence Townships
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved wage rates for 19 new hires and 2 merit increases, all based on department head recommendations and union contracts. The meeting was procedural, with no public comments or old business, and adjourned immediately after approvals.
- Approved wages for 19 personnel hires, including correctional officers at $14.00/hr, deputy sheriffs at $14.65-$14.80/hr, and a probation officer at $18.77/hr (motion by Cottle, seconded by Frederick)
- Approved $1.00 merit increases for Tristan Day and Isaac Little (AFSCME) for completed job training (motion by Frederick, seconded by Baughman)
- Approved June 14, 2022 minutes as presented
Prison Board
The Bedford County Prison Board met on June 22, 2022, and approved the February 22, 2022 minutes. The warden reported that Summit Foods became the official food service vendor, that the first internal BCCF Academy is scheduled for early July, and that a PREA audit is set to begin June 28. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were informational reports.
- Approved February 22, 2022 minutes as presented
- Summit Foods became official food vendor (reported, no vote)
- BCCF Academy scheduled for early July (reported, no vote)
- PREA audit scheduled to start June 28, 2022 (reported, no vote)
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved wages for eight new or adjusted personnel positions as recommended by department heads, including correctional officers, a caseworker, a probation officer, a lieutenant, and clerk typists. They also approved a $1.00 merit increase for Tre Handley per the AFSCME union contract. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved wage for Nakeyta Snyder, PT Correctional Officer, BCCF at $14.00/hr (5.24.22)
- Approved wage for Tristan Day, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $14.00/hr (5.23.22)
- Approved wage for Cameron Cornell, Caseworker I, CYS at $15.09/hr (5.31.22)
- Approved wage for Kaitlyn Eger, Probation Officer at $18.77/hr with COLA per CBA (6.29.22)
- Approved wage for Stephen Molovich, Lieutenant, BCCF at $17.00/hr (6.13.22)
- Approved wage for Kailey Morse, Clerk Typist I, Sheriff's Office at $10.30/hr (6.13.22)
- Approved wage for Ashley Waybright, Clerk Typist I, Register/Recorder at $10.30/hr (6.13.22)
- Approved wage for Michael Addario, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $14.00/hr (6.13.22)
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved routine expenditures, personnel actions, and several grant-related motions, including applications for FFY 2022 CDBG funds and a resolution authorizing signatories for ARC grant funds. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved expenditures totaling $3,916,660.49 (unanimous)
- Approved May 2022 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Jill Swiontek, Esquire for CYS (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with John C. Peters, Jr., Esquire for CYS (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Michael Gallagher from DBHS Advisory (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Adam Logsdon to DBHS Advisory for 3-year term (unanimous)
- Approved FFY 2022 CDBG Entitlement application (unanimous)
- Approved FFY 2022 Competitive CDBG-CV Round 3 application (unanimous)
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved wages for 21 personnel as recommended by department heads, including correctional officers, a deputy sheriff, a planning director, and an assistant district attorney. The board also approved a $1.00 merit increase for one employee for completed job training. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved wages for 21 personnel per union contracts or as listed (unanimous)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Michael Peifer for completed job training (unanimous)
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved routine expenditures, a finance evaluation contract, CDBG fund reallocations, a jail food service agreement, and a foster parent per diem increase from $22 to $25. They also adopted a resolution appointing Palmetto Posting Inc. for the 2022 Upset Tax Sale and approved personnel actions.
- Approved expenditures totaling over $2.1 million (unanimous)
- Approved retaining Susquehanna Accounting & Consulting Solutions for finance evaluation (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG budget revision reallocating $17,575.35 to Housing Rehab (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment #1 to Subrecipient Agreement with Center for Community Action (unanimous)
- Approved Food Service Partnership Agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved foster parent per diem increase from $22 to $25 effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #05.24.2022 appointing Palmetto Posting Inc. for 2022 Upset Tax Sale (unanimous)
- Approved personnel actions including 13 new hires, 5 transfers, and 13 separations (unanimous)
SB
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved a list of personnel actions, including new hires, wage adjustments, and merit increases, all as recommended by department heads and per union contracts. The board also approved the March 8, 2022, minutes and made two amendments to prior minutes to correct wage details. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved personnel hires and wage adjustments per union contracts (unanimous)
- Approved $1.00 merit increases for completed job training per union contract (unanimous)
- Approved March 8, 2022, minutes as presented
- Amended February 8, 2022, minutes to correct Darrell Holliday's wage to $16.05/hour
- Amended March 8, 2022, minutes to correct Steven Shelley's pay to $96.38 per diem
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved routine expenditures, contracts, and proclamations. They approved a rental agreement for the District Magistrates office, a broadband grant agreement with Huntingdon County, and several service agreements for Children & Youth Services. Personnel actions and appointments were also approved. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.
- Approved payroll and general expenditures totaling over $2.3 million
- Approved West Providence Rental Agreement for District Magistrates office at $1,850/month
- Approved NTIA Broadband Grant Co-operation Agreement with Huntingdon County
- Approved Work Life Balance Policy effective April 12, 2022
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services
- Approved appointments to Citizens Advisory Council Board
- Approved contract with Mountain Research, LLC for $2,700 environmental assessment
- Approved personnel actions including 10 new hires and 9 separations
SB
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to set wages for 16 personnel positions, including correctional officers, clerks, secretaries, and a caseworker, based on union contracts and department head recommendations. A separate motion approved a $0.25 merit increase for Joshua Suder for completing one job training course. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
- Approved wages for 16 personnel positions per union contracts (unanimous)
- Approved $0.25 merit increase for Joshua Suder for completed job training (unanimous)
- Approved March 8, 2022 minutes as presented
- Adjourned meeting at 10:57 a.m.
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved routine expenditures, personnel actions, and several proclamations. They also approved a purchase of service agreement for Children & Youth Services, appointed nine members to the Airport Authority, created new positions, and approved an event sponsor agreement for the regional counter-terrorism task force.
- Approved payroll and general expenditures totaling over $2.3 million
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Burkett's Watch Me Grow Day Care and Preschool for CYS (Jan-Jun 2022)
- Appointed nine members to the Bedford County Airport Authority Board
- Created part-time Clerk Typist I position at Correctional Facility
- Created Tipstaff/Bailiff position for Court Administration
- Appointed Lori Gaskin to BHSSBC Board of Directors (2-year term)
- Created Paralegal position in District Attorney's office
- Approved Event Sponsor Agreement for SCMRTTF (8 counties)
Prison Board
The Bedford County Prison Board met on February 22, 2022, and approved a contract for an equipment cabinet for Central Booking, with work to proceed soon. The board also approved the minutes from the November 29, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of updates from the warden on operations, training, COVID-19 protocols, and facility plans.
- Approved contract for Central Booking equipment cabinet
- Approved minutes from November 29, 2021 meeting
RETIREMENT BOARD Virtual 2.15.22 Meeting
The Bedford County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the November 29, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Dallara requested that the 2022 contribution amount be increased to $825,000. The board received a market and fund performance update from consultant Chris Lakatosh, and discussed a pension software system update. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
- Approved the minutes of the November 29, 2021 meeting as presented.
- Commissioner Dallara requested an increase in the 2022 contribution amount to $825,000.
- Received a market and fund performance update from Chris Lakatosh.
- Discussed updating the pension software system.
- Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.; next meeting set for May 9, 2022.
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved multiple items, including an ARP grant agreement with Alleghenies Broadband, Inc., a Master Agreement with National Printing Company for the 2022 election, and a contract with Mission Critical Partners to oversee broadband tower construction. They also approved personnel actions, subrecipient agreements for CDBG housing rehab, and a resolution to apply for a Strategic Management Planning Program grant.
- Approved ARP Grant Agreement with Alleghenies Broadband, Inc.
- Approved Master Agreement with National Printing Company for 2022 election
- Approved agreement with Mission Critical Partners for broadband infrastructure oversight
- Approved subrecipient agreements with Center for Community Action for CDBG housing rehab
- Approved resolution to apply for Strategic Management Planning Program grant
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, transfers, and separations
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Children & Youth Services legal counsel
- Approved appointments to BHSSBC and BCDA boards
SB
The Bedford County Salary Board approved wage rates for 14 new hires and step increases for 8 employees, all as recommended by department heads. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved wages for 14 personnel (correctional officers, caseworker, deputies, etc.) as listed
- Approved $1.00 merit increases for 8 employees (with one at $0.75) per union contract
CM
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Broadband Expansion Budget, adopted a revised Municipal Solid Waste Plan, and approved multiple contracts, appointments, and personnel actions. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioners Baughman and Frederick voting in favor; Commissioner Dallara was absent due to illness.
- Approved 2022 Broadband Expansion Budget
- Adopted Resolution 1.11.22 for revised Municipal Solid Waste Plan
- Approved $377,516.50 bridge maintenance bid to Cottle's Asphalt
- Rejected bid for Covered Bridge Pest Control Spraying
- Approved CDBG Force Account Agreement with Rainsburg Borough for water meter installation
- Approved creation of Human Resources Generalist and Assistant Director of Maintenance positions
- Approved reappointments to Planning Commission and DBHS Advisory Board
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, transfers, and separations
Commissioners
The Bedford County Salary Board approved cost-of-living adjustments for various employee groups effective January 1, 2022, including 2% for elected officials (with 5.5% for the coroner), 3% for court-related staff, and 2.5% for court-appointed, AFSCME, and non-union personnel. The board also approved the 2022 Compensation Plan as presented. No public comments or other business were discussed.
- Approved cost-of-living adjustments for 2022: elected officials 2%, coroner 5.5%, court-related 3%, court-appointed 2.5% (on anniversary date), AFSCME 2.5% (on anniversary date), non-union 2.5%
- Approved the Bedford County 2022 Compensation Plan as presented