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Clarion County public meetings in 2022

109 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves FY 2023 final budget and tax rates

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the final FY 2023 budget of $22,410,932 and Resolution #18 fixing 2023 tax rates. They also designated the Redevelopment Authority to administer the Whole-Home Repairs Program with $300,000 in state funding, and approved multiple contract renewals and personnel changes.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board approves FY 2023 financial appointments

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the agenda, minutes from November 23, 2022, and the employee status report. They also approved the FY 2023 appointments for financial institutions, including Cornerstone Advisors as investment manager and Wells Fargo as custodian. The board reviewed the employee retirement account interest rate (currently 4%) and the actuarial assumed rate of return (7.25%). No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves FY 2023 final budget and tax rates

The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Budget for FY 2023 and adopted the corresponding tax rates. The board also authorized the Redevelopment Authority to administer the Whole-Home Repairs Program and approved several service contracts and leases.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board approves employee status report

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 23, 2022. The board accepted the Employee Status Report, which noted a retirement fund portfolio of $26,391,863 as of November 30th.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: County approves 2023 salary increases and IT position changes

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the 2023 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, contingent on the 2023 budget ratification. The board also approved abolishing and creating several IT positions to increase hours from 75 to 80 per pay period, effective January 1, 2023. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves 2023 pay increases and updates IT staffing

The Board approved 2023 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt positions, contingent on budget ratification. It also updated the hours for three IT positions and approved the 2023 Position Complement for several county departments.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners authorize $900,000 grant application for courthouse renovation

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to seek a $900,000 RACP grant for courthouse renovations. They also awarded $51,024 in liquid fuels funding to five municipalities and approved several board appointments. Two items, including a $60,000 office lease renewal, were tabled.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $900K RACP grant application for courthouse renovation

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing a $900,000 RACP grant application for courthouse renovation, along with the award acceptance letter. They also approved various contracts, appointments, personnel changes, and budget transfers, while tabling flood insurance and office lease renewals.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes 911 Telecommunicator II, creates Telecommunicator I

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the part-time 911 Telecommunicator II position and create a part-time 911 Telecommunicator I position, both effective 11/23/2022. The changes were approved without discussion or public comment.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board adjusts 911 Telecommunicator positions

The Salary Board abolished one part-time 911 Telecommunicator II position and created one part-time 911 Telecommunicator I position. Both personnel changes were effective as of January 23, 2022.

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes Domestic Relations receptionist/caseworker position

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the Domestic Relations Receptionist/Caseworker position, a full-time, non-exempt, non-union role effective October 25, 2022. The motion was made by Commissioner Heasley, seconded by Commissioner Brosius, and passed with all three present commissioners voting yes. Treasurer Montana was absent.

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report; no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned quickly.

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves tentative 2023 budget

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the tentative 2023 budget, a contract with Ameriprise Financial for consulting services, and several other items including a proclamation for the Kiwanis Club's 100th anniversary, a letter of support for Clarion Hospital's grant application, and various contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Commissioners approve tentative 2023 budget

The Board of Commissioners approved the tentative 2023 budget and several service contracts. They also authorized personnel changes and approved county expenditure bills totaling over $1.4 million.

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes Domestic Relations Receptionist/Caseworker position

The Salary Board voted to abolish one full-time non-exempt/non-union Receptionist/Caseworker position within Domestic Relations. The action was made effective as of October 25, 2022.

Wed Nov 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board accepts October status report

The Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 25, 2022. The board accepted the Employee Status Report detailing fund contributions and portfolio value as of October 31.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve property tax penalty waiver and multiple service contracts

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 to implement property tax penalty waiver provisions. They also authorized several service contracts, including a consulting renewal with Delta Development Group and a natural gas contract with UGI Energy Services. Additional approvals included personnel hires, budget transfers, and expenditure bills.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Act 57 property tax penalty waiver resolution

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 to implement Act 57 of 2022, which waives property tax penalties. They also approved several contracts, including a $84,000 consulting renewal with Delta Development Group, a fixed-rate natural gas contract with UGI Energy Services, and a $158,271 CCAP workers' compensation renewal. Personnel actions and budget transfers were approved, and expenditures totaling over $1.5 million were authorized.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting records no substantive decisions

The Salary Board met on November 9, 2022, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or public comments were recorded.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meets, takes no substantive action

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on October 25, 2022, and approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comment was made. The meeting adjourned after approximately one minute, with no substantive decisions made.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves 2023 health insurance renewal and COVID policy

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 COVID Sick Leave and Procedure Policy, the renewal of Delaware Valley Health Trust medical/RX insurance for 2023 using $30,566 from the rate stabilization fund, and 2023 employee insurance premium payroll deductions. They also approved contracts for domestic relations attorneys, security services, a sheriff's vehicle lease, personnel changes, budget transfers, and county expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board approves status report and pension payout resolution

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the September 27, 2022 minutes, and the employee status report. The board also passed Resolution No. 1 of 2022 regarding lump-sum retirement payouts for terminated employees. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board records no substantive decisions on October 25, 2022

The Salary Board met for one minute to approve the agenda and previous minutes. No new business or substantive actions were recorded.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board accepts September status report

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 27, 2022. Members accepted the Retirement Status Report for September. No action was recorded regarding Resolution No. 1 of 2022.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve security upgrades and 2023 health insurance renewal

The Board approved several security contracts for county buildings and renewed medical insurance for 2023. They also authorized a new vehicle lease for the Sheriff and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates interim elections director position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved creating a temporary part-time Elections/Voter Registration Interim Director position at $24.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2022. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves dental plan renewal, police grant support, and CDBG resolutions

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a dental plan contract renewal, a letter of support for a police grant, two CDBG resolutions, and several other contracts and appointments. All votes were 3-0.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates interim elections director position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a temporary part-time Elections/Voter Registration Interim Director position at $24.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2022. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve dental plan renewal, CDBG applications, and personnel changes

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a two-year dental plan contract renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust at an annual premium of $82,342.68. They also passed resolutions for a 2022 CDBG Fair Housing Resolution and CDBG application, a letter of support for the Clarion Borough Police Department grant, and a cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority for emergency rental assistance. Additionally, the board approved multiple personnel actions, including rehires, promotions, and separations, as well as a budget transfer and county expenditures totaling over $1 million.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved multiple items, including resolutions, contract renewals for vision and dental benefits, CYS contracts, poll worker pay rates, CDBG agreements, personnel changes, budget transfers, and county expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The board also announced the reinstatement of a deputy sheriff and promotions within the probation department.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates three part-time county positions

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of three new part-time positions: two County Helper roles in the Elections/Voter Registration office and the Commissioners office, and one EMA Assistant in Emergency Management. All positions were approved unanimously by the board members present. The meeting was brief and included no other substantive business.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27. 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board approves status report, no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the minutes from August 23, 2022, and the employee status report. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates three part-time county positions

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of three new part-time positions: two County Helper roles in the Elections office, two County Helper roles in the Commissioners office, and one EMA Assistant in Emergency Management. All positions are non-exempt/non-union with starting pay of $10.00-$14.20 per hour, effective September 2, 2022. Each motion passed unanimously with yes votes from all three commissioners and the treasurer.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27. 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement board accepts status report, fund totals $25.9M

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the employee status report and the minutes from August 23, 2022. The report showed 183 active members, 196 retirees, and a total fund portfolio of $25,923,738 as of August 31. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

September 27, 2022

✓ Decided: Board approves EMA rate resolution, contract renewals, and personnel changes

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 12 of 2022 for the EMA rate schedule, renewed vision and dental insurance contracts with Vision Benefits of America and Delaware Valley Health Trust, and approved CYS contract renewals, 2022 poll worker pay rates, CDBG agreements, personnel actions, budget transfers, and county expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue Sep 13, 2022

September 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $125,694 roof contract for Human Services Building

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $125,694 contract with Bachman's Roofing for roof installation at the Human Services Building. They also approved a letter of support for Jeff Tech's RACP grant application, two library board appointments, facility use agreements for the Autumn Leaf Festival and softball league, and multiple other contracts, grants, and personnel actions. All votes were 3-0.

Tue Sep 13, 2022

September 13, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting held, no substantive decisions made

The meeting was called to order, agenda and minutes approved, and adjourned with no old, new, or other business discussed. No public comments or executive session occurred.

Tue Aug 23, 2022

August 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement board accepts monthly status report, no substantive decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and minutes from July 26, 2022. They accepted the monthly employee status report, which showed 183 active members, 196 retirees, and a fund portfolio of $26.8 million. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after five minutes.

Tue Aug 23, 2022

August 23, 2022

Clarion County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 23, 2022

The Board of Commissioners will review personnel hires and separations, budget transfers totaling $53,896.18, and various county expenditures. The agenda also includes proclamations for September and a hotel tax contract for video production.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

August 23, 2022

Commissioners approve $1.58M in bills and Grand Avenue Phase 1 contract

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners met to approve routine expenditures totaling over $1.5 million and review personnel changes. The body also addressed a contract for the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation Project and a CDBG revision request from Rimersburg Borough. Additionally, the board issued proclamations for FoodStock Month and Suicide Awareness Month.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

August 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates part-time Sheriff's clerk position at $11.15/hr

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a part-time Clerk Typist II position for the Sheriff's office, limited to 45 hours per pay period at a starting wage of $11.15 per hour. The motion passed unanimously with all four voting members in favor.

Thu Aug 11, 2022

August 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs position, effective August 2, 2022. The position is non-exempt, non-union, paygrade 4, with a starting rate of $13.50-$17.90 per hour. The motion passed unanimously.

Thu Aug 11, 2022

August 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs position, paygrade 4, with a starting rate of $13.50-$17.90 per hour, effective August 2, 2022. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Thu Aug 11, 2022

August 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County awards Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the awarding of the Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services for $492,576.15, the lowest of four bids. They also approved several grants, agreements, and personnel items, all unanimously. The meeting was routine with no public comments on agenda items.

Thu Aug 11, 2022

August 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County awards Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the award of the Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services for $492,576.15, the lowest of four bids. They also approved several grant applications, including the RASA/VOJO Victim Services Grant ($100,372), Election Integrity Grant ($120,816.28), and Juvenile Probation Services Grant ($111,504), along with the 2022-2023 Human Services Plan. Personnel actions included new hires and a rate adjustment, and county expenditures totaling $1,248,991.82 were approved.

Tue Jul 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement board approves status report, no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the June 28, 2022 minutes, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about two minutes.

Tue Jul 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Act 57 background check agreement with Gabriel Fera, P.C.

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a 36-month agreement with Gabriel Fera, P.C. for Act 57 background checks at $275 per check, and approved a letter of support for Monroe Township's Multimodal Grant Program application. They also approved a contract renewal with Community Action, Inc. for family transitional housing and job skills programs, an addendum to the Maher Duessel engagement letter, a cooperation agreement with Clarion Township for CDBG administration, budget transfers totaling $70,582.35, personnel items, and county expenditure bills. A GIS fee waiver request from Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation was denied, while a similar request from Design Nine was approved.

Tue Jul 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting adjourned with no substantive actions

The Clarion County Salary Board meeting on July 26, 2022, was purely procedural. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 12 meeting, then adjourned without any old, new, or other business, and no public comment or executive session.

Tue Jul 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report, no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and the minutes from June 28, 2022. The board accepted the retirement status report, which showed 180 active members, 195 retirees, and a fund portfolio of $25,392,257 as of June 30. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after routine approvals.

Tue Jul 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves tax sale appointments, contracts, and personnel

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including a resolution for tax sale service appointments, an amendment to a cooperation agreement with Fort Knox LLC, and a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff for temporary employees. They also approved multiple contract renewals for CYS, a security contract for Domestic Relations, a drug testing contract for Probation, and various personnel actions. County expenditures totaling over $1.2 million were approved.

Tue Jul 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

✓ Decided: County creates two part-time tax claim service employee positions

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of two part-time Tax Claim Service Employee positions, effective July 11, 2022. The positions are Non-Exempt/Non-Union, paygrade 1, with a starting wage of $10.00 to $14.00 per hour. The motion passed unanimously with three yes votes; Treasurer Montana was absent.

Tue Jul 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves tax sale, contracts, and personnel items

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including a resolution for tax sale service, an amendment to a cooperation agreement with Fort Knox LLC, several contracts for child welfare, security, and drug testing, and multiple personnel actions. The board also approved county expenditures totaling over $1.2 million.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes and creates election and sheriff clerk positions

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the full-time Voter Registration Coordinator position and create two full-time Elections/Voter Registration Coordinator positions, effective July 1, 2022. It also abolished a full-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position and created a part-time version of the same role, effective June 24, 2022. The board approved the agenda and minutes without changes, and no other business was discussed.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes and creates election and sheriff positions

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the full-time Voter Registration Coordinator position and create two full-time Elections/Voter Registration Coordinator positions, effective July 1, 2022. It also voted to abolish a full-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position and create a part-time equivalent, effective June 24, 2022. The board approved the agenda and minutes without changes. No other substantive business was discussed.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board approves status report, no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the minutes from May 24, 2022, and the employee status report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report, reviews investment policy

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the agenda, minutes from May 24, 2022, and the employee retirement status report. The status report showed 178 active members, 193 retirees, and a fund portfolio of $27,386,749 as of May 31. The board also discussed the Cornerstone Investment Policy Statement for the retirement plan, but no formal action was taken on it.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves contracts, personnel, and expenditures

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including contracts for environmental projects, service renewals, personnel changes, and county expenditures. No items were denied or tabled.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves contracts, personnel, and expenditures

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including landowner agreements, contracts, personnel changes, and county expenditures. Notable actions included a contract for the Greystar Knox Manufacturing Plant Rehabilitation RACP grant and a mileage reimbursement rate increase to 62.5 cents per mile.

Tue Jun 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves numerous FY 2022-2023 contract renewals

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of contract renewals for fiscal year 2022-2023, including those for Children and Youth Services, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Human Services, and Mental Health. They also approved a commitment letter for a grant application for an inclusive playground, a letter of support for House Bill 2434, a memorandum of understanding with the United Mine Workers, and the sale of surplus county vehicles. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue Jun 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes two positions, creates two replacements

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the full-time Assessment Data Collector and Central Accounting Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator positions, and to create a full-time Assessment Field Assessor and a temporary part-time Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator. All motions passed with three yes votes; Treasurer Montana was absent. No other business or public comment was recorded.

Tue Jun 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves numerous FY 2022-2023 contracts and grants

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of items, including a commitment letter for a grant application for an inclusive playground, a letter of support for House Bill 2434, a memorandum of understanding with the United Mine Workers, and multiple contract renewals for Children and Youth Services, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Human Services, and Mental Health. They also approved the sale of surplus county vehicles, personnel actions, and county expenditures totaling over $3 million.

Tue Jun 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes and creates positions in Clarion County

The Clarion County Salary Board approved four personnel actions: abolishing two full-time positions (Assessment Data Collector and Central Accounting Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator) and creating two positions (Assessment Field Assessor and a temporary part-time Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator). All motions passed unanimously with three commissioners voting yes; the Treasurer was absent.

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report, adjourns

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 26, 2022 meeting. The board accepted the employee status report, which showed 180 active members, 192 retirees, and a portfolio of $27,468,645 as of April 30. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the report was accepted.

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves 911 dispatcher reclassifications and new position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved several personnel actions for the 911 department, including reclassifying a Telecommunicator Trainee to Telecommunicator I and a Telecommunicator I to Telecommunicator II, abolishing the 911 Supervisor position, and creating a new Telecommunicator III position. All motions passed unanimously with votes from the three commissioners and the treasurer. The board also approved a correction to the April 26, 2022 minutes regarding CYS Caseworker Supervisors.

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report; no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the prior meeting's minutes, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about six minutes.

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves EMS Week proclamation, insurance renewal, leases

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation for EMS Week, Resolution #10 for a PennDOT TA Set-Aside Grant, the PCoRP general liability insurance renewal at $325,839, Human Services Building lease renewals for FY 2022-2023, a facilities use agreement with Clarion University, budget transfers totaling $52,902.80, personnel items, and county expenditure bills. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves 911 dispatcher reclassifications and new position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved several personnel actions for the 911 department, including reclassifying a Telecommunicator Trainee to Telecommunicator I and a Telecommunicator I to Telecommunicator II, abolishing the 911 Supervisor position, and creating a new Telecommunicator III position. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved a correction to the April 26, 2022 minutes regarding CYS Caseworker Supervisors.

Tue May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves EMS Week proclamation, insurance renewal, leases

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, Resolution #10 for a PennDOT TA Set-Aside Grant, a PCoRP general liability insurance renewal costing $325,839, and multiple Human Services Building lease renewals for FY 2022-2023. They also approved a facilities use agreement with Clarion University, a budget transfer of $52,902.80, personnel items, and county expenditure bills. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates Deputy Director Central Accounting position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a new Deputy Director Central Accounting position in the Central Accounting Department, effective May 1, 2022. The position is non-exempt/non-union, paygrade 5, with a starting rate of $15.00-$19.30. The motion passed unanimously with three yes votes; Treasurer Montana was absent.

Tue May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $6M Armstrong Trails cooperation agreement

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a cooperation agreement with Armstrong Trails for up to $6,000,000 in pass-through funding, pending solicitor review. They also approved the lowest bid for the Park Paving Project, several contracts, budget transfers, personnel items, and expenditures.

Tue Apr 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves resolutions for mental health funding and park improvements

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including resolutions supporting state mental health funding and applying for a $250,000 grant for Clarion County Park improvements. They also approved contracts, park use agreements, tourism grants, personnel changes, and county expenditures.

Tue Apr 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

✓ Decided: County creates Confidential Administrative Assistant position

The Clarion County Salary Board approved creating a Confidential Administrative Assistant position (non-union, paygrade 4, starting rate $13.50–$17.90, effective 05/01/2022) and approved multiple 2022 wage increases for CYS caseworkers and supervisors, as well as non-union, non-elected employees across several county offices. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves new park jobs and CYS pay raises

The Clarion County Salary Board unanimously approved creating four seasonal park helper positions and a series of CYS job reclassifications that abolish old positions and create new ones with higher starting pay rates. All motions passed 4-0. The changes are effective April 1-4, 2022.

Tue Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $1.995M countywide property reassessment contract

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Vision Government Solutions for a total county reassessment at a cost of $1,995,000, which includes software. The board also passed a burn ban resolution, approved several proclamations, and authorized numerous contracts, grants, personnel actions, and expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board creates 4 seasonal park jobs and restructures CYS positions

The Clarion County Salary Board approved creating four seasonal park helper positions and a series of changes to Children and Youth Services (CYS) job classifications, including abolishing and creating several union positions with adjusted starting rates. All motions passed unanimously. The changes are effective April 1-4, 2022.

Tue Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $1.995M countywide property reassessment contract

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Vision Government Solutions for a total county reassessment at a cost of $1,995,000, which includes software. The board also passed a burn ban resolution, approved several proclamations, and authorized multiple contracts, grants, and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report; no major decisions

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about two minutes.

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board accepts status report; no major decisions made

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about two minutes.

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves 9 personnel changes including new bailiff and reclassifications

The Clarion County Salary Board unanimously approved all nine items on the agenda, including abolishing and creating positions in Assessment and Human Services, creating a Program Manager in CYS, creating a part-time Bailiff for Courts, and reclassifying several administrative roles. All votes were 4-0 in favor.

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $139K solicitor contract with Chris Gabriel

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Chris Gabriel (Carfardi, Ferguson, Wyrick, Weis, Gabriel LLC) for county solicitor services at a cost not to exceed $139,000, with hourly rates of $210 for Gabriel, $190 for Stephanie Fera, and $135 for paralegal services. The board also approved a proclamation, a stale dated checks policy, summer maintenance agreements, a probation grant, a lease, a vehicle purchase, a coroner contract, an IT amendment, personnel changes, and county expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves 9 personnel actions, including abolishing and creating positions

The Clarion County Salary Board unanimously approved all nine agenda items, which included abolishing and creating positions in Assessment and Human Services, creating a Program Manager in CYS, creating a part-time Bailiff for Courts, and reclassifying several roles. All votes were 4-0.

Wed Mar 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $139K county solicitor contract

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Chris Gabriel (Carfardi, Ferguson, Wyrick, Weis, Gabriel LLC) for county solicitor services at a cost not to exceed $139,000, with a fee schedule of $210/hour for Gabriel, $190/hour for Stephanie Fera, and $135/hour for paralegal services. The board also approved a proclamation, a stale dated checks policy, summer maintenance agreements, a probation grant, a lease, a vehicle purchase, a coroner contract, an IT amendment, personnel items, and county expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Tue Mar 8, 2022

March 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board approves personnel changes, including new court reporter position

The Clarion County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including abolishing and recreating the Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position, abolishing two part-time County Helper positions and creating one full-time County Helper position, and creating a new Court Reporter position. All motions passed unanimously with yes votes from all four members present.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

March 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $172,914 in budget transfers and multiple contracts

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative items, including budget transfers totaling $172,914, contracts for IT services, a sheriff's vehicle purchase, and several personnel changes. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The board also approved a grant application for courthouse improvements and various proclamations.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

March 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Salary Board abolishes and creates county positions in 5-0 votes

The Clarion County Salary Board approved five personnel actions, all by unanimous roll-call votes. It abolished and recreated the Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position with increased hours, abolished two part-time County Helper positions and created one full-time County Helper role, and created a new Court Reporter position. No other business or public comment was recorded.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

March 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves grants, contracts, and personnel changes

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine items, including grant applications, contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers. All motions passed unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meets, no substantive actions taken

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on February 22, 2022, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comments were made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

Clarion County Retirement Board reviews fund status and plan description

The Board is reviewing the employee status report and a Summary Plan Description effective January 1, 2022. The report includes details on active members, retirees, and upcoming fund distributions.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves land bank ordinance and multiple contracts

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2022, designating the Clarion County Redevelopment Authority as the county's land bank. They also approved letters of support for Clarion Borough's pool rehabilitation project and a PA Wilds grant application, along with contracts for Children and Youth Services, an IT services agreement, a grant extension request, personnel items, budget transfers, and county expenditure bills. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

✓ Decided: County designates redevelopment authority as land bank

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2022, designating the Clarion County Redevelopment Authority as the county's land bank. They also approved letters of support for Clarion Borough's pool rehabilitation project and a PA Wilds grant application, along with several contracts, personnel actions, budget transfers, and expenditure bills.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board approves agenda and minutes, no other business

The Clarion County Salary Board met on February 22, 2022, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting, both as presented. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and there was no public comment or executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 am.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves 2022 comprehensive plan update

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Comprehensive Plan update, a $10,000 loan to Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library, and a cooperation agreement for the ARC POWER grant. They also approved contracts for 9-1-1 E-Line service, jail door replacement, and juvenile detention, along with personnel actions and budget transfers.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meets, approves agenda and minutes, no substantive decisions

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on February 8, 2022, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and there was no public comment or executive session. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening, with no substantive decisions made.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves 2022 comprehensive plan update

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including the 2022 Comprehensive Plan update, a $10,000 loan to Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library, and a contract with Zito Business for an E-Line connection. They also approved new pay rates for on-call deputy coroners, a jail door replacement contract, and several personnel changes. All votes were 3-0.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting held; no substantive decisions made

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on February 8, 2022, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and there was no public comment or executive session. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening, with no substantive decisions made.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board approves FY 2022 financial appointments

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the FY 2022 financial institution appointments, including Cornerstone Advisors as investment manager and Wells Fargo as custodian. The board also voted to keep the annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% and accepted the actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25%. All motions passed without opposition.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $84K Delta Development consulting contract

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a $84,000 consulting contract with Delta Development Group, Inc. for 2022, along with several other contracts, personnel changes, budget transfers, and expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The meeting was largely routine, with no public opposition or substantive debate.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 Public Hearing

✓ Decided: County hears comprehensive plan update, no votes taken

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to receive a presentation on the Clarion County Comprehensive Plan update from HRG. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with public comments and questions. The board approved the agenda and adjourned without voting on any substantive matters.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves $84K consulting contract with Delta Development

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $84,000 consulting contract with Delta Development Group, Inc., a $10,500 GIS software maintenance renewal with ESRI, and the 2022 Hotel Tax Marketing Plan. They also approved personnel changes, budget transfers, and county expenditures. No items were denied or tabled.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 Public Hearing

✓ Decided: County hears comprehensive plan update, no votes taken

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan update from HRG. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with public comments and questions. The board approved the agenda and adjourned without voting on any substantive items.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 26, 2021

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting adjourned with no substantive actions

The Clarion County Salary Board meeting on January 25, 2022, was called to order and adjourned within one minute, with no old, new, or other business discussed. No public comments or executive sessions were held. The only actions were approvals of the agenda and the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 26, 2021

✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meets, approves agenda and minutes only

The Salary Board meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting, then adjourned. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comments were made.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

✓ Decided: Retirement Board approves FY2022 financial appointments and 4% interest rate

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the FY2022 financial institution appointments, including Cornerstone Advisors as investment manager and Wells Fargo as custodian. The board also voted to keep the annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% and accepted the actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25%. All motions passed without opposition.

Tue Jan 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves emergency succession resolution and 14 other items

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved 16 agenda items, including a resolution on emergency succession of county officers, a request for proposals for property reassessment, and multiple contracts and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the waste/recycling contract renewal. The meeting was procedural and routine, with no public comments on agenda items.

Tue Jan 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves 2022 salary increases for county employees

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the proposed 2022 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, as well as for personal staffer exempt (hourly) positions and elected row officers, contingent on ratification of the 2022 budget. The board also approved the updated position complements for various county departments. All motions passed, with Commissioner Heasley voting against the non-exempt and exempt salary increases.

Tue Jan 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Clarion County approves 2022 salary increases for county employees

The Salary Board approved the proposed 2022 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, personal staffer exempt positions, elected row officers, and position complements for various departments. The increases are effective January 1, 2022, contingent on ratification of the 2022 budget. Commissioner Heasley voted against the non-exempt and exempt salary increases, but all other motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jan 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve emergency succession resolution and reassessment RFP

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution on emergency succession and continuity of government, and authorized advertising for proposals for a county-wide property reassessment. They also approved several contracts, including a $8,916 entrance installation at the 9-1-1 Training Center, a waste/recycling contract renewal, and maintenance agreements. Personnel changes and budget transfers were approved, and a settlement agreement for $21,673.65 was accepted.

Tue Jan 4, 2022

January 4 Reorganization Meeting

✓ Decided: Clarion County commissioners reorganized for 2022, reappointed officers

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners held its reorganization meeting, unanimously reappointing Theodore Tharan as Chairman, Wayne Brosius as Vice Chairperson, and C. Edward Heasley as Secretary for 2022. They also approved board assignments, reappointed Jillian Fischer as Chief Clerk/County Administrator/HS Director, Christopher Gabriel as County Solicitor, and Mindy Frampton as Deputy Chief Clerk, and set the mileage reimbursement rate at $0.54 per mile.

Tue Jan 4, 2022

January 4 Reorganization Meeting

✓ Decided: Clarion County commissioners re-elected officers, set 2022 boards and appointments

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners held its reorganization meeting, unanimously re-electing Tharan as Chairman, Brosius as Vice Chairperson, and Heasley as Secretary. They approved the 2022 board assignments, appointments (including Jillian Fischer as Chief Clerk/County Administrator/HS Director and Christopher Gabriel as County Solicitor), banks of deposit, meeting schedules, election dates, mileage reimbursement rate, and Resolution No. 1 of 2022, all without opposition.