Bedford County public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Salary Board approved the 2024 Compensation Plan, including a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union personnel. The board also approved wages for eight personnel and merit increases for four employees based on completed training.
- Approved 2024 Compensation Plan including 4.75% for Elected Officials, 10% for Coroner, and 3% for non-union personnel
- Approved wages for Logan Disotell, Deputy Sheriff, at $16.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Hailie Spires, PT Correctional Officer, at $14.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Sarah Lepley, Clerk Typist I, at $12.30 per hour
- Approved salary for Nicole Abbott, Assistant Director of Tax Assessment, at $33,000 per year
- Approved salary for Douglas Keating, Assistant District Attorney, at $80,000 per year
- Approved wages for Barbara Fukagawa, Correctional Officer, at $14.75 per hour
- Approved wages for Sierra Kitchen, Acting Temporary Lieutenant, at $17.00 per hour and Heather Seace, Clerk Typist I, at $10.00 per hour
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The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 County and Opioid budgets and set the 2024 tax rate. They also enacted a new parking ordinance for the courthouse garage and re-appointed the county solicitor.
- Approved 2024 Budget and 2024 Opioid Budget
- Set 2024 total millage at 4.090 and per capita tax at $5.00
- Approved Parking Ordinance No. 12-19-23 for courthouse garage
- Re-appointed Attorney Dean Crabtree as county solicitor for one year
- Approved PEMA 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Grant
- Approved CBA with S.E.I.U. Local 668/PSSU
- Awarded $35,038.00 engineering contract to Gwin, Dobson & Foreman
- Tabled appointments to the Bedford County Airport Authority
SB
The Salary Board approved wages for 11 personnel positions based on department head recommendations and union contracts. The board also approved merit increases for seven employees for completing job training.
- Approved October 17, 2023 minutes
- Approved salary for Megan (Will) Flower, Assistant District Attorney, at $40,000.00 a year
- Approved hourly wages for 10 personnel positions per union contracts and recommendations
- Approved merit increases for 7 employees for completed job training per union contract
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The Board of Commissioners approved several new administrative policies regarding student loan reimbursement and training cost recoupment. They also filled vacancies on the Planning Commission, Conservation District, and Bedford-Fulton Joint Recreation Authority. Additionally, the board approved various personnel actions and expenditures.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved October 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
- Appointed 7 members to the restructured Planning Commission
- Reappointed Sarah Garcia and James Eshelman to the Conservation District (2024-2027)
- Appointed 4 members to the Bedford-Fulton Joint Recreation Authority
- Approved revised Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive Program Policy (effective Nov 1, 2023)
- Approved Training Cost Recoupment Policy (effective Nov 1, 2023)
SB
The Board approved wages for 22 personnel across various departments and merit increases for six employees. It also approved two job title changes and one position consolidation in the District Attorney's office to facilitate STOP Grant reimbursements.
- Approved job title change from Paralegal to Paralegal/Systems Advocate
- Approved consolidation of Secretary/Systems Advocate and MDIT Coordinator into one position
- Approved wages for 22 personnel, including Director of Finance at $80,000 per year
- Approved merit increases for 6 employees based on completed job training
- Approved minutes of September 12, 2023
CM
The Board approved a series of expenditures, the 2024 holiday schedule, and a three-year Community Development Block Grant plan. They also authorized several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and reappointed members to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
- Approved various expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Adopted the 2023 CDBG three-year Community Development Plan
- Approved 2024 Holiday Schedule
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Children & Youth Services with The Academy and Summit Academy
- Approved Technical Services and Technology Arrangement agreements with Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission
- Approved $500 donation to Bedford American Legion Post 113
- Approved $720.12 in Liquid Fuels for West St. Clair Township bridge inspections
- Reappointed five directors to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board
PB
The board approved the minutes as presented and filed. The Warden provided updates on personnel, training, medical costs, treatment, plant improvements, operations, audits, and grants. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant funding and awarded an engineering contract for broadband infrastructure. They also approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and bridge inspection payments.
- Approved FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (Resolution 9.12.23)
- Awarded engineering and project management contract to ATCS, P.L.C. for broadband infrastructure
- Approved continued 2-year legal services agreement with Attorney Christopher Gabriel through Dec 31, 2025
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with Mark Zearfaus, Scott A. Walker, and four other providers
- Approved Liquid Fuels payments for bridge inspections in South Woodbury, Londonderry, East St. Clair, Southampton, and Napier Townships
- Approved August 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Appointed Stephanie Clevenstine to the Tri-State MD, PA, WV Communities of Excellence Steering Committee
- Approved proclamations for Constitution Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SB
The Salary Board approved wages and union contract rates for 22 employees across various departments, including the 911 Center, BCCF, and Probation. Additionally, the board approved merit increases for four employees who completed job training.
- Approved wages for 22 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Erika Webb (SEIU)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Linda Kennedy (AFSCME)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Brett Garlock (AFSCME)
- Approved $0.75 merit increase for Travis Stager (AFSCME)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages and union contract rates for 15 employees across various departments, including the BCCF, CYS, and the 911 Center. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting.
- Approved minutes of July 11, 2023
- Approved wage for Amanda Smith, PT Correctional Office, BCCF at $14.50 per hour
- Approved wage for Sierra Foor, Telecommunicator Trainee, 911 Center at $14.35 per hour
- Approved salary for BreAnn Shaffer, Asst. Chief Clerk/Asst. Director of Elections at $45,000.00 per year
- Approved wage for Joyceanne Paat, Clerk Typist I, Prothonotary at $10.30 per hour
- Approved salary for Clarissa Hartman, Assistant Administrator, CYS at $60,000.00 per year
- Approved wage for Madison Longo, LPN, BCCF at $25.50 per hour
- Approved wage for Elisa Gardner, Caseworker II, CYS at $17.54 per hour
CM
The Board of Commissioners enacted Ordinance No. 08-03-2023 to reorganize the Planning Commission and Planning Department. The board also approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and various grant applications for water and housing projects.
- Enacted Ordinance No. 08-03-2023 reorganizing the Planning Commission and Planning Department
- Approved expenditures including Payroll ($332,072.15) and Stipend ($344,380.30)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Bedford County Children & Youth Services
- Approved $1,304.25 in Liquid Fuels for East Providence Township bridge inspection
- Approved CIDNET Solutions Service Agreement for Bedford County Correctional Facility
- Approved Preservation Agreements for Snooks, Jackson’s Mill, and Hewitt Covered Bridges
- Approved CDBG project fund applications for water meter/main replacements ($210,198)
- Approved $87,728.00 CDBG application for Bedford Township Housing Rehabilitation
SB
The Salary Board approved wages and union contract rates for 22 employees across various departments. The board also approved two merit increases for completed job training. The June 13, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved wages for 22 personnel including CYS, Probation, BCCF, and 911 Center staff
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Alexis Peretti (AFSCME) for 4 courses
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Noah Michael (SEIU) for 4 courses
- Approved June 13, 2023, meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a $2,092,399 contract with Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for Bridges 5 & 7. The board also adopted the Alleghenies Ahead on Housing regional strategy and approved several child welfare and transportation service agreements.
- Approved $2,092,399 contract and Notice to Proceed to Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for Bridges 5 & 7
- Adopted Alleghenies Ahead on Housing regional housing strategy
- Approved increase of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for Bridge No. 7 to $325,000
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for CYS legal counsel and consultants
- Approved child welfare service agreements with County of Chester, County of Jefferson, and Unified Family Services
- Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) agreements with Center for Community Action
- Approved Return-to-Work and Remote Computer Access policies
- Appointed James Redmond as Bedford County Co-chair for the DBHS Advisory Board
SB
The Board approved recommended wages and union contract rates for 27 employees across multiple departments. Additionally, one employee received a merit increase for completing job training.
- Approved wages for 27 personnel across Probation, Emergency Services, Elections, Finance, BCCF, CYS, Prothonotary, and Ag Extension
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Alexa Bilonick (AFSCME) for completing 4 courses
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the Bedford County Bridges 5 & 7 project and increased per diem rates for foster parents. They also authorized the purchase of a sheriff's vehicle and several board appointments.
- Approved $2,092,399.00 contract to Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for Bridges 5 & 7
- Increased Foster Parent Per Diem to $28/day (newborn-11) and $32/day (12-21) effective July 1, 2023
- Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger for $47,438.30 and 3-year lease with FNB for $48,088.30
- Approved agreement with Bedford County Development Authority for services through Dec 31, 2026
- Appointed D. Daniel Whetstone (5-year term) and Joyce Chadwick to Bedford County Housing Authority
- Approved Rick Whetstone as Assistant Chaplain at Bedford County Correctional Facility
- Approved May 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Declared June 17, 2023, as Medal of Honor Dedication Day
SB
The Salary Board approved hourly wages for 26 employees across various departments, including the BCCF, CYS, and the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board approved $1.00 merit increases for five employees who completed job training per union contracts.
- Approved hourly wages for 26 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved $1.00 merit increases for Brent Berish, Kelly Delozier, Joshua Markel, Diana Bowman, and Donna Smith for completing 4 courses
- Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
CM
The Board approved multiple operational agreements, including a tax recovery contract and a water system right-of-way. They also authorized several expenditures and adopted resolutions regarding the Area Agency on Aging and fair housing.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $2M
- Approved Change of Assessment Notice Control Report for April 2023
- Approved Collection Agreement with Statewide Tax Recovery, LLC
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with District Attorney and Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Section
- Approved right-of-way and easements agreement with Bedford Township Municipal Authority
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Clear Vision Residential Treatment Services, Inc.
- Adopted Resolution 05.09.23 granting authorization to Connie Brode, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging
- Approved Fair Housing Resolution 05.09.23 (5) for CDBG Entitlement funds
CM
The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan and ratified the $175,000 purchase of real estate in Snake Spring Township. They also approved various expenditures, personnel changes, and bridge priorities for the Southern Alleghenies Rural Transportation Technical Committee.
- Adopted 2022 Bedford County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 4.11.23)
- Ratified $175,000 purchase of real estate in Snake Spring Township from Lex Lucis Foundation, Inc
- Approved 12 local bridge priorities, including Hammer Road, Sweet Root, and Water Street bridges
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $1.6M
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office
- Approved personnel actions including 13 new hires, 3 transfers, and 11 separations
- Approved Change of Assessment Notice Control Report for March 2023
- Approved proclamations for Alcohol Awareness Month, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Young at Heart Weeks, and Jeffrey Whetstone as Historian of the Year
SB
The board approved hourly wages and one annual salary for 19 employees across various county departments. Additionally, a merit increase for completed job training was approved for one employee. The February 14, 2023, minutes were also approved.
- Approved February 14, 2023, minutes
- Approved wages for 19 personnel including CYS, BCCF, MDJ, Domestic Relations, Prothonotary, District Attorney, and Commissioners/Elections
- Approved $45,000.00 salary for Kathleen Weitzel, Asst. Chief Clerk/Asst. Dir. of Elections
- Approved $0.50 merit increase for Patrick Smith (AFSCME) for 2 courses
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved various county expenditures, personnel hires, transfers, and separations. They also authorized a service agreement for Children & Youth Services and issued several community proclamations.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved February 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Merakey Agency (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
- Proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Proclaimed March 24, 2021 as Equal Pay Day
- Proclaimed April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Proclaimed March 12–18, 2023 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week
- Approved personnel actions for new hires, transfers, and separations
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The board approved hourly wages for 13 personnel across various departments, including the Sheriff's Office and BCCF. Additionally, three employees received merit increases for completed job training per union contracts. The January 10 and January 26, 2023, minutes were also approved.
- Approved January 10 and January 26, 2023, minutes
- Approved hourly wages for 13 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Chelsea Hyslop (AFSCME)
- Approved $0.50 merit increase for Jacob Bowser (AFSCME)
- Approved $0.50 merit increase for Michael Peifer (AFSCME)
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved funding for two bridge rehabilitations and several service agreements for Children & Youth Services. The board also authorized expenditures for payroll and general operations and approved multiple personnel actions.
- Approved $294,000 and $226,800 for rehabilitation of County Bridge No. 5 and No. 7 in Hopewell Township
- Approved Master Agreement with National Printing Company (NPC) for 2023 election
- Approved $93,000 renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Bedford County Conservation District (2024-2029)
- Approved $8,050 renewal for County SPAM filtering
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for CYS with Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County, Mark Zearfaus, Rhonda J. Clark, and Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center
- Approved January 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved payroll and general expenditures totaling over $1.8 million
- Approved 10 new hires, 2 transfers, and 10 separations
Retirement Board Meeting
The Bedford County Retirement Board approved a resolution to target a $1.5 million contribution for the 2024 Budget. The board also received a portfolio performance update from Cornerstone regarding market returns and asset allocations through December 31, 2022.
- Approved resolution for $1.5 million contribution goal for 2024 Budget
- Approved minutes from December 6, 2022, and January 10, 2023
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The Salary Board approved two personnel appointments based on recommendations from the Bedford County Commissioners. Both positions include specified annual salaries.
- Approved Christopher Gresko as Children and Youth Administrator at $65,000 annual salary
- Approved Ame Reighard as Caseworker Manager at $55,000 annual salary
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved two personnel appointments for Children Services. Both appointments are pending approval of civil service.
- Approved appointment of Christopher Gresko as Children and Youth Administrator
- Approved appointment of Ame Reighard as Casework Manager for Children Services
SB
The Board approved hourly wages for 12 employees across various departments, including the Sheriff's Office, BCCF, and Domestic Relations. These wages were based on department head recommendations and union contracts.
- Approved $10.30/hr for Hannah Zajac, Clerk Typist I
- Approved $13.50/hr for Stephanie Harvey, Deputy Sheriff
- Approved $22.50/hr for Bethany O’Dell, LPN
- Approved $14.65/hr for Kyle Becket, Deputy Sheriff
- Approved $14.65/hr for Ryan Foster, Deputy Sheriff
- Approved $14.50/hr for Kirsten McDaniel, Deputy Sheriff
- Approved $14.00/hr for Brittany Stough, PT Correctional Officer
- Approved $14.35/hr for Aaron Guyer, Telecommunicator
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The Board approved an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds for county capital projects. They also approved various expenditures, personnel actions, and a revised employee handbook. Additionally, the Board confirmed a service agreement for Children & Youth Services and a network access administrator appointment.
- Approved ordinance to issue general obligation bonds for capital projects
- Approved multiple expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved revised County employee handbook effective January 1, 2023
- Approved appointment of Joy Lepako as Administrator for all County Network Access
- Approved re-appointment of Travis Collins to the PA Industrial Development Authority
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for LifeSpan Family Services of PA
- Approved 2023 Certification of Funds for PA Farmland Preservation Program
- Approved personnel actions including 4 new hires, 1 transfer, and 7 separations
Reorganizational meeting
The Salary Board approved various cost of living adjustment increases effective January 1, 2023. The board also approved the Bedford County 2023 Compensation Plan.
- Approved 2% COLA for Elected Officials
- Approved 5.5% COLA for Bedford County Coroner
- Approved COLA for Court Related personnel per Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Approved 2.5% COLA for Court Appointed personnel on anniversary date per union contract
- Approved 2.5% COLA for ASCME
- Approved 3.3% COLA for all Non-Union Personnel
- Approved Bedford County 2023 Compensation Plan