Bedford County public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SB
The Salary Board approved hourly wages for 15 employees across various departments, including corrections, CYS, and the Sheriff's Office. The board also corrected the wage for one employee. The meeting lasted approximately one minute.
- Approved wage amendment for Sharon Keel to $23.56
- Approved hourly wages for 6 BCCF Corrections Officers and 1 Lieutenant
- Approved hourly wages for 2 CYS Caseworkers II
- Approved hourly wages for 2 Sheriff's Deputies
- Approved longevity increase for Dennie Henderson (EMS) at $16.21 per hour
- Approved longevity increase for Bonnie Brallier (MDJ office) at $15.10 per hour
- Approved longevity increase for Tracey Snyder (Finance) at $27.82 per hour
- Approved hourly wage for Brittany Price (Probation) at $14.75
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a burn ban effective through November 30, 2024, and authorized several service agreements for youth services and professional consulting. They also approved monthly expenditures and a price decrease for a waterline replacement project.
- Approved burn ban on all open fires through November 30, 2024
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Approved $3,444.00 price decrease for Snyder Excavating, LLC (Hyndman Waterline Replacement Phase VII)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Melanie G. Snyder for grant application services
- Approved October 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved monthly expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved meeting minutes from October 8 and October 22, 2024
PB
The Bedford County Prison Board approved its 2025 meeting schedule and heard the warden's update on operations, including staff vacancies, training, and facility improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved 2025 meeting schedule (Jan 23, Apr 24, Jul 24, Oct 23) (unanimous)
- Approved July 25, 2024 minutes as presented
CM
The Board approved funding allocations for waterlines and housing rehab through the 2024 CDBG program. They also adopted a three-year community development plan and a resolution to study the feasibility of UTV trails in the county.
- Approved $150,420.00 for Borough of Everett Municipal Authority (BEAMA) Waterline Replacement Project
- Approved $58,323.00 for Bedford County Housing Rehab
- Approved $144,600.00 for Hyndman Waterline Replacement Phase VI
- Adopted the FFY 2024 Bedford County CDBG 3-year Community Development Plan
- Approved resolution for a Bedford County UTV Feasibility Study with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages and union contract pay rates for 19 employees across various departments for September. The board also approved the minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the September 11, 2024, meeting
- Approved wages for 19 personnel including BCCF, CYS, DRO, Sheriff's Office, Elections, Courts, and Tax Assessment
CM
The Board approved the 2025 county office holiday schedule and a Purchase of Service Agreement for Children & Youth Services. They also reappointed two members to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board and issued several community proclamations.
- Approved 2025 Holiday Schedule
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Children & Youth Services (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Reappointed Wayne Koontz and Frank Otto to Agricultural Land Preservation Board (Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2028)
- Approved National Businesswomen’s Week 2024 proclamation
- Approved Operation Greenlight for Veterans month proclamation
- Approved Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation
- Approved September 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved listed expenditures including payroll and general funds
CM
The Board approved a project bundle for County Bridges #2, #13, and #33 to compete for the 2027 regional Transportation Improvement Program. Other actions included approving county expenditures, children's services agreements, and several community proclamations.
- Approved submittal of Three-Bridge Bundle project (Bridges #2, #13, #33) for 2027 TIP
- Approved expenditures including payroll and CDBG funds
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Dennis Williamson for Co-Parenting Program
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements with six providers for Children & Youth Services
- Approved appointment of Taimur Pirzada as volunteer Assistant Chaplain (Islamic Imam)
- Approved $500 donation to Bedford American Legion Post 113
- Approved August 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved proclamations for Constitution Week, Domestic Violence Awareness, Recovery Month, and Hunger Action Month
SB
The Board approved the wages for 19 employees across various departments for August, including several union contract rates and longevity increases. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the August 13, 2024, meeting
- Approved salary of $47,000 for Ansley Merritt, 911 Coordinator
- Approved salary of $61,500 for Lori Black, HR Director
- Approved hourly wages for 17 personnel across BCCF, Sheriff's Office, DRO, 911 Center, and Tax Assessment
- Approved longevity increases for personnel items 8-12
RETIREMENT BOARD
The board approved the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes. Members received presentations on the 2024 Actuarial Valuation and a quarterly investment report showing a total portfolio increase of 6.5%. No formal action was taken on recommended assumption changes or funding solutions.
- Approved June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and a resolution to facilitate PA 529 college savings for county employees. The board also approved a retroactive burn ban and various personnel actions. The meeting included two recesses due to disorderly conduct.
- Approved PA 529 Resolution for employee college savings payroll deductions
- Approved Burning Ban Resolution effective July 17, 2024 (now lifted)
- Approved CYS service agreements with Jennifer O., Matthew I. McGregor, Cornell Abraxas Group, Perseus House, and Cambria County Child Advocacy Center
- Approved CYS technical agreements with Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission and Alan Montgomery
- Approved Maintenance Services Agreement with NRG Building Services, Inc.
- Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program and Human Services Plan agreements with Center for Community Action
- Approved July 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved expenditures including payrolls and general funds totaling over $2.3M
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 15 employees across various departments, including the BCCF, 911 Center, and District Attorney’s Office. The board also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the July 9, 2024, meeting
- Approved hourly wage for Nicole Berkebile, Correctional Officer, BCCF ($18.75)
- Approved hourly wage for Ashley Waybright, PT Telecommunicator, 911 Center ($15.92)
- Approved hourly wage for Stephanie Harvey, Sergeant, Sheriff’s Office ($21.00)
- Approved hourly wage for Melina Osler, Telecommunicator Trainee, 911 Center ($14.92)
- Approved hourly wage for Cooper Lingenfelter, Correctional Officer, BCCF ($18.25)
- Approved hourly wage for Jamie Fleetwood, Telecommunicator Trainee, 911 Center ($14.92)
- Approved hourly wage for Quincy Wilmington, Correctional Officer, BCCF ($17.50)
PB
The Board approved the April 25, 2024, meeting minutes. The Warden provided updates on personnel, training, and facility improvements. The Board decided to schedule a meeting with involved parties to resolve the Central Booking program.
- Approved April 25, 2024, minutes
- Decided to schedule a meeting with all parties involved regarding the Central Booking program
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and the correctional facility. They allocated CDBG funds for waterline and housing projects and updated the Planning Office's subdivision and land development review fees.
- Approved 2024 CDBG funds for BEAMA or Hyndman Borough waterline projects ($208,743)
- Approved CDBG application for Bedford Township housing rehabilitation ($86,472)
- Adopted Resolution 07.09.2024 amending Planning Office subdivision and land development review fees
- Approved lease agreement between the County and Hometown Bank of Pennsylvania
- Approved food service agreement amendments with Summit Food Service, LLC
- Approved MATP agreement with Center for Community Action
- Approved constable agreements for Troy Hay and Noah Kuklo
- Approved various personnel actions including 6 new hires and 9 separations
SB
The Salary Board approved wage rates and union contract pay for 19 personnel for June and 15 personnel for July. Approvals included hourly rates for correctional officers, deputy sheriffs, and 911 center staff, as well as annual salaries for the Director of Elections and Grants Coordinator.
- Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved June wages for 19 personnel, including Jeffrey Gable (Director of Elections) at $50,000 per year
- Approved July wages for 15 personnel, including Michael Omps (Grants Coordinator) at $45,000 per year
- Approved hourly rates for 11 BCCF Correctional Officers in June and 7 in July
- Approved hourly rates for 911 Center staff: Hannah Dicken ($14.92), Brandi Keebaugh ($15.81), and Cynthia Williams ($14.92)
- Approved longevity increases for CYS Caseworkers II Amanda Kendall and Mikaela Phillips to $18.7118 per hour
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a $219,240 contract for water line replacement in Hyndman Borough and adopted a revised Municipal Solid Waste Plan. Several service agreements for children and youth services were authorized, and a fair housing resolution was passed.
- Approved $219,240 contract to Snyder Excavating LLC for Hyndman Borough Waterline Replacement Phase VII
- Adopted Resolution 06.11.2024 (1) for a Revised and Updated Municipal Solid Waste Plan
- Approved Fair Housing Resolution 06.11.24 for the county and CDBG program
- Approved $1,500 federally funded stipends for Children and Youth Services employees
- Approved juvenile detention service agreements with Jefferson County, Chester County, and Central Counties Youth Center
- Approved service provider agreement with Avanco International, Inc. for child accounting and profiling
- Approved May 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved expenditures totaling $2,111,313.30 across payroll, general, CYS, CDBG, and other funds
RETIREMENT BOARD
The Board approved the creation of a policy regarding retirement refund distributions for non-vested terminated employees. Members also reviewed first-quarter 2024 market returns and cash flow summaries provided by Cornerstone consultants.
- Approved minutes from February 2, 2024
- Approved creation of a policy for Retirement Refund for Non-Vested Terminated Employees
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to use Bid4Assets for online bidding of tax claim delinquent parcels at no cost to the county. They also approved several lease agreements for telecommunication towers and settled litigation with the Hollidaysburg Community Watchdog. Bids for the Hyndman Borough Waterline Replacement Phase VII were opened and tabled for review.
- Approved Bid4Assets Resolution for online tax claim sales
- Approved 20-year tower leases with Thomas A., Harely J., and Preston B. Leasure ($2,000/year) and Pearl R. Myers ($4,000/year)
- Approved settlement of litigation with Hollidaysburg Community Watchdog
- Approved engagement of Zelenkofske Axelrod as independent auditing firm
- Approved partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office
- Approved electronic PennDOT system access for Mike Lamb and Commissioners Stiles, Winck, and Baughman
- Tabled Hyndman Borough Waterline Replacement Phase VII bids for review
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 17 employees across various departments, including the BCCF, Sheriff's Office, and Probation. These approvals were based on department head recommendations and union contracts. The board also approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting
- Approved wage for Jazlin Branting, Probation Officer, at $31,500
- Approved wage for Dylan Mitchell, PT Correctional Officer, at $16.5000 per hour
- Approved wage for Suzanne Morrow, Telecommunicator Trainee, at $14.9200 per hour
- Approved longevity increase for Jennifer Dicken, Captain, at $25.1613 per hour
- Approved wages for Cooper Lingenfelter, Travis Stager, Ruth Ann Tolar, and Quincey Wilmington (Correctional Officers) following academy training
- Approved wage for Raphael Ferdinand, Deputy Sheriff, at $16.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Elaine Barfield, Brandon Alcantar Fukagawa, Brandi Kelso, Jason Anderson, Nicole Berkebile, Travis Stager, Ricardo Cruz, and Stephanie Gates
PB
The board approved the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. The Warden and Chaplain provided updates on facility operations and faith-based programs. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved January 25, 2024 minutes
- Recognized Captain William Weyant as BCCF Supervisor of the quarter
- Recognized Corrections Officer David Nicholson as BCCF Employee of the quarter
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages and union contract rates for nine employees across various departments, including the BCCF, CYS, and Probation. The board also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 12, 2024 meeting
- Approved Joshua Kirby, PT Correctional Officer, BCCF at $16.5000 per hour
- Approved Abby Lins, SIL Caseworker I, CYS at $16.9900 per hour
- Approved Thomas Berkebile, PT Correctional Officer, BCCF at $16.5000 per hour
- Approved Dakota Couturiaux, Probation Officer, Probation at $31,500.00 salary
- Approved Alexa Bilonick, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $18.6125 per hour
- Approved Linda Kennedy, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $18.2500 per hour
- Approved Allison Martin, Veteran Service Officer, Veteran’s Affairs longevity increase to $13.5499
CM
The Board approved multiple payroll and general expenditures and authorized a service agreement for Valley Youth House. They also appointed three members to the Behavioral Health Services Board of Directors and issued several public proclamations.
- Approved payroll and general expenditures including $416,832.45 and $416,523.60 payrolls
- Approved Change of Assessment Notice Control Report for March 2024
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Valley Youth House (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
- Authorized electronic access to PennDOT systems for Mike Lamb
- Appointed Lori Gaskin, Dave Mrozowski, and Lynn Plesnick to Behavioral Health Services Board of Directors
- Approved proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Young at Heart Weeks, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Approved personnel actions including 4 new hires, 8 transfers, and 9 separations
- Approved minutes from March 12, 2024
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 22 employees across various departments, including Court Administration, Register/Recorder, Children and Youth Services, the 911 Center, and the Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF). Most approvals were based on union contracts or training completion.
- Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved $57,000.00 salary for Lindsay Gillen, Court Reporter
- Approved $10.30 per hour for Lisa Wakefield, Clerk Typist I
- Approved wages for 13 Correctional Officers at BCCF based on union contracts and training completion
- Approved $16.9950 per hour for Christy Hatrick, Caseworker I
- Approved $15.81 per hour for Catey Cain, PT Telecommunicator
CM
The Board approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and authorized various county expenditures. They also appointed a new member to the DBHS Advisory Board and issued several community proclamations.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $2.3M
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Hoffman Homes, Inc. and Centre County Youth Service Bureau
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Heather Dawn Sipes for Incredible Years and Strengthening Families Program
- Approved Space Available Agreement with Central Counties Youth Center
- Appointed Tiffany Jones to the DBHS Advisory Board for a three-year term
- Approved Pennsylvania Equal Pay Day Proclamation
- Approved Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Pennsylvania 4-H Week proclamations
- Approved Resolution 03.12.24 declaring April 2024 as Fair Housing Month
RETIREMENT BOARD
The Board approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of financial reports and market analysis provided by Cornerstone consultant Chris Lakatosh.
- Approved minutes of August 15, 2023
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a Master Agreement with National Printing Company for the 2024 election and relocated two voting precincts to the Shawnee Valley Fire Hall. They also approved various personnel actions and a series of county expenditures.
- Approved Master Agreement with National Printing Company (NPC) for 2024 election
- Relocated Napier Township and Schellsburg Borough precincts to Shawnee Valley Fire Hall
- Approved mailing of new voter identification cards to Schellsburg Borough and Napier Township
- Approved Resolution # 02.13.24 appointing members to the Bedford County Airport Authority
- Approved personnel actions including 9 new hires, 2 transfers, and 9 separations
- Approved Change of Assessment Notice Control Report for January 2024
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $2.1M
SB
The Salary Board approved wages and union contract rates for 11 employees across various departments. The approved personnel include staff for Domestic Relations, Probation, BCCF, the Sheriff's Office, Treasurer's Office, and the 911 Center.
- Approved minutes of the January 11, 2024 meeting
- Approved wage for Jill Drenning, Secretary, Domestic Relations at $20.0583 per hour
- Approved salary for Megan Himes, Probation Officer, Probation at $31,500.00
- Approved wage for Casey Whitmer, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $16.50 per hour
- Approved wage for Quincy Wilmington, PT Correctional Officer, BCCF at $16.50 per hour
- Approved wage for Alias Hafer, Correctional Officer, BCCF at $16.50 per hour
- Approved wage for Matthew Fuzie, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office at $16.00 per hour
- Approved wage for Cheyanne Harris, First Deputy, Treasurer’s Office at $15.45 per hour
PB Minute 01.25.2024
The Prison Board elected its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and approved the 2024 quarterly meeting schedule. The Board also approved a policy regarding Medicated Assisted Treatment Continuation. The Warden provided updates on personnel, training, and facility operations.
- Elected Deb Baughman as Chairperson
- Elected Ashlan Clark as Vice-Chairperson
- Approved 2024 quarterly meeting dates
- Approved Policy Number 300.20, 'Medicated Assisted Treatment Continuation'
- Approved September 19, 2023, minutes
CM
The Board approved multiple personnel appointments, independent contractor agreements, and a Use of Force Policy for the Security Department. The Commissioners also authorized a series of expenditures and appointed Mike Stiles as the Environmental Certifying Officer for Federal Programs.
- Approved expenditures including Payroll ($390,984.55) and General funds ($551,854.15 and $160,188.20)
- Approved Change of Assessment Notice Control Report for December 2023
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office
- Appointed Mike Stiles to the Bedford County Conservation District (one-year term)
- Approved independent contractor agreement with Susan Weimer as Drug Treatment Court Consultant at $25.00/hour
- Appointed Larry Myers to the Bedford County Airport Authority through December 31, 2029
- Approved IT Support Service contract with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. through December 31, 2025
- Approved Use of Force Policy for the Security Department
SB
The Salary Board approved the hourly wages for 11 personnel across the 911 Center, BCCF, and Probation departments. These approvals were based on department head recommendations and union contracts.
- Approved wages for Sierra Foor (911 Center) at $15.21 per hour
- Approved wages for Ashley Waybright (911 Center) at $14.92 per hour
- Approved wages for Brandi Keebaugh (911 Center) at $14.92 per hour
- Approved wages for Chelsea Mounts (BCCF) at $18.25 per hour
- Approved wages for Brett Garlock (BCCF) at $18.25 per hour
- Approved wages for Zachary Martini (BCCF) at $18.25 per hour
- Approved wages for Selena Bier (BCCF) at $18.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Katelyn Schaeffer (BCCF) at $17.25 per hour
CM Re-Organizational
The Board of Commissioners established its leadership for 2024 and appointed members to various agency boards. The board also reorganized the Salary, Retirement, and Prison boards and reappointed the Chief Clerk.
- Appointed Mike Stiles as Chairman, JR Winck as Vice-Chairman, and Deb Baughman as Secretary
- Approved appointments for multiple agency boards including Area Agency on Aging and Economic Development Association
- Reappointed Debra Brown as Chief Clerk
- Reorganized Salary Board members: Mike Stiles, JR Winck, Deb Baughman, and Melissa A. Cottle
- Reorganized Retirement Board members: Mike Stiles, JR Winck, Deb Baughman, Debra Brown, and Melissa A. Cottle
- Reorganized Prison Board members: Mike Stiles, JR Winck, Deb Baughman, Wayne Emerick, Jr., Ashlan Clark, and Melissa A. Cottle
- Approved Rules of Procedure for monthly meetings
- Approved December 19, 2023, meeting minutes
SB ReOrganizational
The Salary Board approved the Bedford County 2024 Compensation Plan based on the recommendation of the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2023, meeting.
- Approved Bedford County 2024 Compensation Plan
- Approved December 19, 2023, meeting minutes