Clarion County public meetings in 2022
109 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 27, 2022
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.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2023 totaling $22,410,932 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #18 adopting budget and fixing 2023 tax rates (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #17 designating Redevelopment Authority for Whole-Home Repairs Program (3-0)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with Redevelopment Authority for Whole-Home Repairs Program (3-0)
- Approved 3-year office lease with Moore-Goble Partnership at $62,539.29 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Thomson Reuters for West Proflex at $35,732.88 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including rate adjustments and hour increases (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,426,102.68 (3-0)
December 27, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 23, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved employee status report (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 financial institution appointments: Cornerstone Advisors (investment manager), Wells Fargo (custodian), Boetger Retirement Plan Services/Northwest Bank (deposit administrator/custodian), Boetger (actuary), Clarion County Auditors (accountant/auditor)
December 27, 2022
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.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2023 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #18 of 2022 fixing 2023 tax rates (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 and Cooperation Agreement for Whole-Home Repairs Program (3-0)
- Approved $62,539.29 office lease with Moore-Goble Partnership through 2025 (3-0)
- Approved $35,732.88 contract renewal with Thomas Reuters for West Proflex (3-0)
- Approved maintenance agreements with Clarion Office Equipment, Inc. and McCleary Business Machines, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved personnel rate adjustments and hour increases for IT and Assessment staff (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,376,103.68 across five funds (3-0)
December 27, 2022
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.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved November 23, 2022 minutes
- Accepted Employee Status Report
December 27, 2022
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.
- Approved 2023 salary increases for exempt and non-exempt hourly positions (4-0)
- Abolished IT Director of MIS position, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Created IT Director of MIS position at 80 hours per pay, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Abolished IT Program Specialist-MIS position, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Created IT Program Specialist-MIS position at 80 hours per pay, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Abolished IT Information Technology Specialist position, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Created IT Information Technology Specialist position at 80 hours per pay, effective 01/01/2023 (4-0)
- Abolished Central Accounting Accounts Payable Procurement Coordinator temporary part-time position (4-0)
December 27, 2022
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.
- Abolished IT Director of MIS (75 hours) and created IT Director of MIS (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished IT Program Specialist-MIS (75 hours) and created IT Program Specialist-MIS (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished IT Information Technology Specialist (75 hours) and created IT Information Technology Specialist (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished Central Accounting Accounts Payable Procurement Coordinator (4-0)
- Approved 2023 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt positions (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Position Complement for Commissioners, Courts of Common Pleas, District Attorney, Register Recorder, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Treasurer
- Approved 2023 Pay Compensation-Administrative Rules (4-0)
December 13, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2022 for $900,000 RACP grant for courthouse renovation (3-0)
- Awarded $51,024 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to five municipalities (3-0)
- Approved appointments to Planning Commission (Rodger M. Nulph, Tom J. Spence) and Housing Authority (Casey O’Toole) (3-0)
- Approved UMWA (Corrections) union contract for term 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2024 (3-0)
- Approved $2,333,130.20 in total county expenditure bills across five funds (3-0)
- Approved $6,986.46 UPS maintenance contract with Vertiv Corporation (3-0)
- Tabled office lease renewal for District Judge Miller costing $60,000 (3-0)
- Tabled flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street costing $686 (3-0)
December 13, 2022
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.
- Approved RACP grant application for $900,000 courthouse renovation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2022 for RACP application (3-0)
- Approved County Aid Liquid Fuels totaling $51,024 to five municipalities (3-0)
- Approved UMWA Corrections union contract for 2022-2024 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Surety Bond renewal of $5,000 (3-0)
- Tabled flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street, New Bethlehem (3-0)
- Tabled office lease renewal for District Judge Miller (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
December 13, 2022
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.
- Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II, part-time 56 hours per pay, non-exempt/non-union (unanimous)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I, part-time 56 hours per pay, non-exempt/non-union (unanimous)
December 13, 2022
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.
- Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II part-time position (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position (4-0)
November 23, 2022
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.
- Abolished Domestic Relations Receptionist/Caseworker position (3-0, Treasurer absent)
November 23, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
November 23, 2022
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).
- Approved tentative 2023 budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 contract with Ameriprise Financial for consulting services (3-0)
- Approved proclamation for Kiwanis Club of Clarion's 100 years of service (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Hospital's HRSA grant application (3-0)
- Reappointed Nancy M. Kadunce and appointed Nelson Smith as Conservation District Farmer Directors (3-0)
- Approved contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling for 2023 Recycling Program (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with Washington Township Clarion County Municipal Authority (3-0)
- Approved $28,080 contract with Centre Communications for emergency radio maintenance (3-0)
November 23, 2022
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.
- Approved Tentative 2023 Budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 consulting contract with Ameriprise Financial (3-0)
- Approved $28,080 emergency radio maintenance contract with Centre Communications (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Recycling Program contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Washington Township Clarion County Municipal Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Nelson Smith and reappointment of Nancy M. Kadunce to Conservation District (3-0)
- Approved hiring Rodney Sherman as Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs at $17.90/hr (3-0)
- Approved expenditure bills for General Fund, Human Services, 9-1-1, Transportation, and Misc. (3-0)
November 23, 2022
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.
- Abolished Domestic Relations Receptionist/Caseworker position (3-0)
November 23, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (unanimous)
November 9, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 for Property Tax Penalty Waiver Provisions (3-0)
- Approved $84,000 consulting contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved natural gas fixed rate contract with UGI Energy Services, LLC (3-0)
- Approved CCAP 2023 Pcomp renewal for $158,271.00 (3-0)
- Approved $36,000/year contract with Heather A. DeLoe, Esquire for conflict attorney services (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan (3-0)
- Approved PEMA grant agreement for $271,911.00 via U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (3-0)
- Approved contract with Butler County Community College Independent Union (3-0)
November 9, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 implementing Act 57 property tax penalty waiver (3-0)
- Approved $84,000 contract renewal with Delta Development Group for consulting services (3-0)
- Approved fixed-rate natural gas contract with UGI Energy Services, LLC (3-0)
- Approved $158,271 CCAP 2023 Pcomp renewal (3-0)
- Approved $36,000/year contract with Heather A. DeLoe for conflict attorney services (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Plan (3-0)
- Approved $271,911 Homeland Security grant agreement with PEMA (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and promotions (3-0)
November 9, 2022
The Salary Board met on November 9, 2022, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or public comments were recorded.
- Approved November 9, 2022 agenda
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes
October 25, 2022
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.
- Approved the agenda for October 25, 2022 (motion passed)
- Approved the minutes from October 11, 2022 (motion passed)
October 25, 2022
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).
- Approved 2022 COVID Sick Leave and Procedure Policy (3-0)
- Approved Delaware Valley Health Trust renewal for 2023 with $30,566 rate stabilization fund (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Employee Insurance Premium Payroll Deductions (3-0)
- Approved contracts with Attorney Zachary Shekell for Title IV and Hearing Officer at $150/hour (3-0)
- Approved MVS Security Services contracts for cameras and access systems totaling $29,716.17 (3-0)
- Approved 2017 CDBG Extension Request (3-0)
- Approved lease for 2022 Ford Interceptor from Laurel Auto Group at $11,578.73/year for 4 years (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hire, promotion, rate adjustment, and separation (3-0)
October 25, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on lump-sum retirement payouts for terminated employees
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.
- Approved October 25, 2022 agenda
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
October 25, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (unanimous)
October 25, 2022
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.
- Approved 2022 COVID Sick Leave and Procedure Policy (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Delaware Valley Health Trust medical/RX insurance renewal using $30,566.00 rate stabilization fund (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Employee Insurance Premium Payroll Deductions (3-0)
- Approved Domestic Relations contracts for Attorney Zachary Shekell at $150.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved MVS Security Services contracts for cameras and access systems totaling $28,978.46 (3-0)
- Approved 2017 CDBG Extension Request (3-0)
- Approved 4-year lease for 2022 Ford Interceptor at $11,578.73/year (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including one new hire, one promotion, and one rate adjustment (3-0)
October 11, 2022
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.
- Created Elections/Voter Registration Interim Director, temporary part-time, 56 hours per pay, non-exempt/non-union, $24.00/hour, effective 09/30/2022 (unanimous)
October 11, 2022
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.
- Approved Delaware Valley Health Trust dental plan renewal (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Borough Police PCCD grant (3-0)
- Approved Community Planning Month Proclamation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 13 of 2022 – CDBG Fair Housing (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 14 of 2022 – 2022 CDBG Application (3-0)
- Approved MH/DD Advisory Board appointments (3-0)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with Housing Authority for ERAP 2 (3-0)
- Approved $1,305 generator maintenance agreement with Penn Power Group (3-0)
October 11, 2022
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.
- Created Elections/Voter Registration Interim Director, temporary part-time, 56 hours per pay, non-exempt/non-union, $24.00/hour, effective 09/30/2022 (4-0)
October 11, 2022
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.
- Approved dental plan contract renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for Clarion Borough Police Department PCCD grant (3-0)
- Approved Community Planning Month Proclamation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 13 of 2022 – CDBG Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 14 of 2022 – 2022 CDBG Application (3-0)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with Housing Authority for Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 (3-0)
- Approved FY 2022-2023 contract renewal with Preventative Aftercare for $102,000 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including rehires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
September 27, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2022 (EMA Rate Schedule) (3-0)
- Approved Vision Benefits of America contract renewals (Plans 2299 and 3737) for 2023-2024 (3-0)
- Approved Delaware Valley Health Trust dental plan renewal for 2023-2024 (3-0)
- Approved CYS FY 2022-2023 contract renewals with Adelphoi Village and Next Step Pregnancy Solutions (3-0)
- Approved 2022 poll worker pay rates: Judge of Elections $160, Minority Inspector $155, Majority Inspector & Clerks $145 per Election Day (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Foxburg Borough and revision requests from Clarion Borough (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including demotion, rate adjustment, transfer, and separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $26,175.00 and county expenditures bills totaling $1,852,279.75 (3-0)
September 27, 2022
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.
- Created 2 part-time County Helper positions in Elections/Voter Registration (unanimous)
- Created 2 part-time County Helper positions in Commissioners office (unanimous)
- Created 1 part-time EMA Assistant position in Emergency Management (unanimous)
September 27. 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
September 27, 2022
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.
- Created 2 part-time County Helper positions in Elections/Voter Registration (unanimous)
- Created 2 part-time County Helper positions in Commissioners office (unanimous)
- Created 1 part-time EMA Assistant position in Emergency Management (unanimous)
September 27. 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
September 27, 2022
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).
- Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2022 – EMA Rate Schedule (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Vision Benefits of America Plan 2299 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Vision Benefits of America Plan 3737 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust for dental plans (3-0)
- Approved CYS FY 2022-2023 contract renewals with Adelphoi Village and Next Step Pregnancy Solutions (3-0)
- Approved 2022 poll worker pay rates: $160 for Judge of Elections, $155 for Minority Inspector, $145 for others (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Foxburg Borough and revision requests from Clarion Borough (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including demotion, rate adjustment, transfer, and separations (3-0)
September 13, 2022
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.
- Approved $125,694 roof contract with Bachman's Roofing for Human Services Building (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Jeff Tech's PA RACP grant application (3-0)
- Appointed DeWayne Harbaugh and Judy Gerzina to Clarion County Library System Board (3-0)
- Approved facility use agreements for Autumn Leaf Festival and softball league (3-0)
- Approved CYS FY 2022-2023 contract renewals with multiple providers (3-0)
- Approved HAVA grant application for Elections ($2,942.72) (3-0)
- Approved PEMA grant application for NG911 Readiness ($37,200.49) (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and rate adjustments (3-0)
September 13, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda for September 13, 2022 as presented
- Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 as presented
- Adjourned at 10:01 am
August 23, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
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.
- Proclamation of September 2022 as FoodStock Month
- Proclamation of September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month
- EJCDC agreement with M&B Services for Grand Avenue Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1
- Hotel Tax contract for 10 YouTube videos at $500 per video ($5,000.00 total)
- Budget transfer approval totaling $53,896.18
August 23, 2022
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.
- Approval of EJCDC Agreement with M&B Services for Grand Avenue Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1
- Approval of county expenditure bills totaling $1,580,862.40 across General Fund, Human Services, 9-1-1, Transportation, and Misc funds
- Planning review of 2021 CDBG Revision Request from Rimersburg Borough
- Hotel Tax contract for 10 YouTube videos totaling $5,000.00
- Approval of budget transfer totaling $53,896.18 on August 8, 2022
August 23, 2022
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.
- Created Sheriff's part-time Clerk Typist II position (unanimous 4-0)
August 11, 2022
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.
- Created Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs full-time position (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved minutes of July 26, 2022
August 11, 2022
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.
- Approved creation of Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs position (full-time, 80 hours per pay, non-exempt/non-union, paygrade 4, starting rate $13.50-$17.90, effective 08/02/2022) (4-0)
August 11, 2022
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.
- Approved appointment of Juanice Vega to NWPA Job Connect Board (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Community Action to manage 2021-2022 PHARE Agreement (3-0)
- Approved addendum to Maher Duessel Transportation Audit and 911 Audit Engagement Letters (3-0)
- Approved RASA/VOJO Victim Services Grant Application for $100,372.00 (3-0)
- Approved Election Integrity Grant Program Application for $120,816.28 (3-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Human Services Plan (3-0)
- Approved Juvenile Probation Services Grant for $111,504.00 (3-0)
- Approved Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services for $492,576.15 (3-0)
August 11, 2022
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.
- Approved Grand Avenue Project bid to M&B Services for $492,576.15 (3-0)
- Approved RASA/VOJO Victim Services Grant application for $100,372 (3-0)
- Approved Election Integrity Grant Program application for $120,816.28 (3-0)
- Approved Juvenile Court Judges' Commission Juvenile Probation Services Grant for $111,504 (3-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Human Services Plan (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Community Action to manage 2021-2022 PHARE Agreement (3-0)
- Approved personnel items: new hires Michael Kordish and Hanna Jackson, rate adjustment for Cindy Fleming (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,248,991.82 (3-0)
July 26, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved June 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
July 26, 2022
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.
- Approved letter of support for Monroe Township MTF grant (3-0)
- Approved Gabriel Fera, P.C. Act 57 background check agreement, 36 months, $275/check (3-0)
- Approved addendum to Maher Duessel engagement letter (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewal with Community Action, Inc., up to $140,000 (3-0)
- Denied GIS fee waiver for Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, $1,600 (3-0)
- Approved GIS fee waiver for Design Nine, $842 (3-0)
- Approved cooperation agreement with Clarion Township for CDBG administration (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $70,582.35 (3-0)
July 26, 2022
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.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes of July 12, 2022 (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 10:02 am (unanimous)
July 26, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 28, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
July 12, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2022 for tax sale service appointments (3-0)
- Approved amendment to Cooperation Agreement with Fort Knox, LLC to include sub-grantees (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Sheriff for two temporary employees for tax service (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Marcia A. Rossman for DRS security (3-0)
- Approved contract with Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories for drug testing (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and separations (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,241,521.14 (3-0)
July 12, 2022
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.
- Approved creation of two part-time Tax Claim Service Employee positions (3-0, Treasurer absent)
July 12, 2022
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.
- Approved Proclamation for 400 years of Smiths in America (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2022 for tax sale personal service appointments (3-0)
- Approved amendment to Cooperation Agreement with Fort Knox, LLC to include sub-grantees (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Sheriff for two temporary employees for tax service (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Marcia A. Rossman for DRS security at $15/hour (3-0)
- Approved contract with Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories for drug testing at $18/drug class (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and separations (3-0)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Abolished full-time Voter Registration Coordinator position (unanimous)
- Created two full-time Elections/Voter Registration Coordinator positions (unanimous)
- Abolished full-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position (4-1, Sheriff Zerfoss opposed)
- Created part-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position (unanimous)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Abolished full-time Voter Registration Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created two full-time Elections/Voter Registration Coordinator positions (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position (4-1, Sheriff Zerfoss dissenting)
- Created part-time Sheriff Clerk Typist II position (5-0)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Approved landowner agreement with Clarion Conservation District for settling pond/wetland (3-0)
- Approved RACP grant contract for Greystar Knox Manufacturing Plant Rehabilitation (3-0)
- Reappointed Carol Scott to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved mileage reimbursement rate increase to 62.5 cents/mile effective 7/1/2022 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewals with Family Links, Access Abilities, VNA Extended Care (3-0)
- Approved 9-1-1 consulting contract with MCM Consulting Group (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,449,008.68 (3-0)
June 28, 2022
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.
- Approved landowner agreement with Clarion Conservation District for settling pond/wetland (3-0)
- Approved RACP grant contract for Greystar Knox Manufacturing Plant Rehabilitation (3-0)
- Reappointed Carol Scott to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved mileage reimbursement rate increase to 62.5 cents/mile effective 7/1/2022 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewals with Family Links, Access Abilities, and VNA Extended Care (3-0)
- Approved 9-1-1 consulting contract with MCM Consulting Group (3-0)
- Approved bid for Porter Township mineral rights (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
June 14, 2022
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).
- Approved commitment letter for CFA Greenway, Trails, and Recreation grant for inclusive playground (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for House Bill 2434 (3-0)
- Approved MOU with United Mine Workers of America for hazard COVID pay (3-0)
- Approved sale of surplus county vehicles to highest bidders (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved Developmental Disabilities contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling over $3 million (3-0)
June 14, 2022
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.
- Abolished Assessment Data Collector position, effective 5/23/2022 (3-0)
- Abolished Central Accounting Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator, effective 6/9/2022 (3-0)
- Created Assessment Field Assessor position, effective 5/23/2022 (3-0)
- Created temporary part-time Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator, effective 6/9/2022 (3-0)
June 14, 2022
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.
- Approved commitment letter for CFA Greenway, Trails, and Recreation grant application for Inclusive Playground Project (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for House Bill 2434 (3-0)
- Approved reclassification of Randy Callen to NWPA Job Connect Board (3-0)
- Approved MOU with United Mine Workers of America for hazard COVID pay (3-0)
- Approved Cornerstone Investment Policy Statement for Employee Retirement Plan, pending Retirement Board review (3-0)
- Approved highest bids for 2022 surplus auction of county vehicles (3-0)
- Approved CYS, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Human Services, and Mental Health contract renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0 each)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $3,096,058.97 (3-0)
June 14, 2022
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.
- Abolished Assessment Data Collector full-time position (3-0)
- Abolished Central Accounting Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator full-time position (3-0)
- Created Assessment Field Assessor full-time position (3-0)
- Created Central Accounting Accounts Payable/Procurement Coordinator temporary part-time position (3-0)
May 24, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
May 24, 2022
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.
- Approved correction to April 26, 2022 Salary Board minutes for CYS Caseworker Supervisors (4-0)
- Reclassified 911 Telecommunicator Trainee to Telecommunicator I at $14.00/hr, effective 5/8/2022 (4-0)
- Reclassified 911 Telecommunicator I to Telecommunicator II at $16.00/hr, effective 5/8/2022 (4-0)
- Abolished 911 Supervisor position, effective 5/8/2022 (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator III position at $18.00/hr, effective 5/8/2022 (4-0)
May 24, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (unanimous)
May 24, 2022
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).
- Approved EMS Week proclamation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #10 of 2022 – PennDOT TA Set-Aside Grant (3-0)
- Approved PCoRP General Liability Insurance Renewal for 6/1/2022–5/31/2023 at $325,839 (3-0)
- Approved Human Services Building lease renewals for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Agreement with Clarion University for voting precinct (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $52,902.80 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, reclassifications, and separations (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,677,056.21 (3-0)
May 24, 2022
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.
- Approved correction to April 26, 2022 Salary Board minutes for CYS Caseworker Supervisors (unanimous)
- Reclassified 911 Telecommunicator Trainee to Telecommunicator I at $14.00/hr effective 5/8/2022 (unanimous)
- Reclassified 911 Telecommunicator I to Telecommunicator II at $16.00/hr effective 5/8/2022 (unanimous)
- Abolished 911 Supervisor position effective 5/8/2022 (unanimous)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator III position at $18.00/hr effective 5/8/2022 (unanimous)
May 24, 2022
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).
- Approved EMS Week proclamation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #10 PennDOT TA Set-Aside Grant (3-0)
- Approved PCoRP liability insurance renewal $325,839 (3-0)
- Approved Human Services Building lease renewals FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved Clarion University facilities use agreement for voting precinct (3-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $52,902.80 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and reclassifications (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,677,056.21 (3-0)
May 10, 2022
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.
- Approved creation of Deputy Director Central Accounting position (3-0, Treasurer absent)
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved minutes of April 26, 2022
May 10, 2022
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.
- Approved cooperation agreement with Armstrong Trails for up to $6,000,000 (3-0)
- Approved lowest bid for Park Paving Project: IA Construction $41,740.05 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Maximus US Services for cost allocation plan, $5,500/year (3-0)
- Approved contract with Pennsylvania on Display for rack card project, $9,792 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Fairfield Computer Services for online dog licensing (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Tri-County Industries for waste removal, $140.20/month (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $52,902.80 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including rate adjustments and separations (3-0)
April 26, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 8 supporting state mental health funding (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 9 to apply for up to $250,000 for Clarion County Park improvements (3-0)
- Approved proclamations for Clarion Area Chamber of Commerce awards (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans earmarked funding (3-0)
- Approved $385 contract with Rodgers Clock Service for courthouse tower clock (3-0)
- Approved park use agreements for softball league, high school, river strikers, YMCA (3-0)
- Approved tourism marketing grants totaling $9,495 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and rate adjustments (3-0)
April 26, 2022
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.
- Created Confidential Administrative Assistant position (paygrade 4, $13.50–$17.90, effective 05/01/2022) (4-0)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for CYS Caseworkers, effective 4/1/2022 (4-0)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for CYS Supervisors, effective 4/1/2022 (4-0)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for non-union, non-elected employees in Commissioner office, effective 5/8/2022 (4-0)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for non-union, non-elected employees in Courts of Common Pleas (5-0)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for non-union, non-elected employees in District Attorney's office (4-0, DA absent)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for non-union, non-elected employees in Register & Recorder's office (4-0, Register & Recorder absent)
- Approved 2022 wage increase for non-union, non-elected employees in Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Treasurer offices (all 4-0 or 5-0)
April 12, 2022
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.
- Created 4 seasonal park helper positions, part-time, non-union, paygrade 1, $10.00-$14.20/hr (4-0)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker I, union, $13.59/hr (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker I, union, $18.00/hr (4-0)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker II, union, $14.13/hr (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker II, union, $20.00/hr (4-0)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker III, union, $14.41/hr (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker III, union, $22.00/hr (4-0)
- Abolished and created CYS Social Services Aide, Clerk Typist, and Fiscal Assistant positions with increased starting rates (4-0)
April 12, 2022
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).
- Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2022 establishing a county burn ban (3-0)
- Approved $1,995,000 contract with Vision Government Solutions for total reassessment (3-0)
- Approved $165,000 grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs (3-0)
- Approved $249,000 purchase of computer software for Assessment (3-0)
- Approved contract extension with UMWA Region 1 through 12/31/2025 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Bethany Christian Services for foster care (3-0)
- Approved vehicle leases totaling $64,253 from Redbank Chevrolet (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $2,003,599.91 (3-0)
April 12, 2022
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.
- Created 4 seasonal park helper positions, part-time, non-union, $10.00-$14.20/hr (unanimous)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker I, union, $13.59/hr (unanimous)
- Created CYS Caseworker I, union, $18.00/hr (unanimous)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker II, union, $14.13/hr (unanimous)
- Created CYS Caseworker II, union, $20.00/hr (unanimous)
- Abolished CYS Caseworker III, union, $14.41/hr (unanimous)
- Created CYS Caseworker III, union, $22.00/hr (unanimous)
- Abolished and created CYS Social Services Aide, Clerk Typist, and Fiscal Assistant positions with new rates (unanimous)
April 12, 2022
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).
- Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2022 establishing a county burn ban (3-0)
- Approved $1,995,000 contract with Vision Government Solutions for total reassessment (3-0)
- Approved $165,000 grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs (3-0)
- Approved $249,000 purchase of computer software for Assessment (3-0)
- Approved contract extension with United Mine Workers of America through 12/31/2025 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Bethany Christian Services for foster care services (3-0)
- Approved vehicle leases totaling $64,253 from Redbank Chevrolet (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires and a separation (3-0)
March 23, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
March 23, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
March 23, 2022
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.
- Abolished full-time Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support in Assessment (4-0)
- Created full-time Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support in Assessment (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Human Services Fiscal Director (4-0)
- Created full-time Human Services Fiscal Director (4-0)
- Created full-time Program Manager in CYS (4-0)
- Created part-time Bailiff for Courts (4-0)
- Reclassified Deputy Chief Clerk to lower paygrade (4-0)
- Reclassified Data Collector to Deputy Chief Assessor (4-0)
March 23, 2022
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).
- Approved $139,000 solicitor contract with Chris Gabriel (3-0)
- Approved proclamation honoring Lisa A. Witherite-Rieg as POMA president (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Stale Dated Checks Policy (3-0)
- Approved 2022 summer maintenance agreements for mowing (3-0)
- Approved PA Board of Probation & Parole grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved lease with Clarion Vocational Services at $188/month (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Chrysler Pacifica from TriState Motors (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotion of Mindy Frampton to Chief Clerk (3-0)
March 23, 2022
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.
- Abolished full-time Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support in Assessment (4-0)
- Created full-time Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support in Assessment (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Human Services Fiscal Director (4-0)
- Created full-time Human Services Fiscal Director (4-0)
- Created full-time Program Manager in CYS (4-0)
- Created part-time Bailiff for Courts (4-0)
- Reclassified Deputy Chief Clerk from paygrade 2 to paygrade 1 (4-0)
- Reclassified Data Collector to Deputy Chief Assessor (4-0)
March 23, 2022
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).
- Approved $139K county solicitor contract with Chris Gabriel (3-0)
- Approved proclamation honoring Lisa A. Witherite-Rieg as POMA president (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Stale Dated Checks Policy (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Summer Maintenance Agreements for mowing (3-0)
- Approved PA Board of Probation & Parole grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved lease with Clarion Vocational Services for office space (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Chrysler Pacifica from TriState Motors (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotion of Mindy Frampton to Chief Clerk (3-0)
March 8, 2022
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.
- Abolished Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position (4-0)
- Created Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position (4-0)
- Abolished two County Helper positions (4-0)
- Created County Helper position (4-0)
- Created Court Reporter position (4-0)
March 8, 2022
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.
- Approved $172,914 in budget transfers (3-0)
- Approved IT contracts totaling $40,439.82 for 9-1-1 center cameras and backup solution (3-0)
- Approved purchase of 2014 Ford Explorer police vehicle for $7,000 (3-0)
- Approved CYS contracts for child advocate and electronic monitoring services (3-0)
- Approved $3,500 tourism marketing grant for Clarion County Fair (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $2,381,613.24 (3-0)
- Approved resolution for Statewide Local Share grant application (3-0)
March 8, 2022
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.
- Abolished Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position, effective 03/13/2022 (5-0)
- Created Deeds Analyst/Administrative Support position at 80 hrs/pay, effective 03/14/2022 (5-0)
- Abolished two part-time Clarion County Helper positions, effective 03/05/2022 (5-0)
- Created full-time County Helper position at 80 hrs/pay, effective 02/28/2022 (5-0)
- Created Court Reporter position at Paygrade 7, effective 04/01/2022 (5-0)
March 8, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2022 for Statewide Local Share grant application (3-0)
- Approved proclamations for Social Work Month and Library Week (3-0)
- Approved mowing agreement with Ken Gilbert at $45 per mowing (3-0)
- Approved IT contracts for 9-1-1 cameras ($9,896.27) and backup solution ($30,543.55) (3-0)
- Approved purchase of 2014 Ford Explorer police vehicle for $7,000 (3-0)
- Approved four repository list bids for mineral rights (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $172,914 and expenditures of $2,381,613.24 (3-0)
February 22, 2022
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.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved minutes from February 8, 2022
February 22, 2022
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.
- $213,792.46 in total funds to be distributed on March 1st
- $148,796.42 in pensions scheduled for distribution
- $48,885.47 in invoices scheduled for distribution
- $16,410.04 in lumpsum, rollovers, or retro payments
- $29,598,876 retirement fund portfolio as of January 31st
February 22, 2022
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.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2022, designating the Clarion County Redevelopment Authority as the Land Bank for Clarion County.
- Approved a letter of support for Clarion Borough's Community Conservation Partnerships Program request for the Municipal Pool Rehabilitation Project.
- Approved a letter of support for PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and Armstrong Trails' Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant application.
- Approved FY 2022 contracts for Children and Youth Services, including a Binti software contract and a transportation MOU with the Local Education Agency.
- Approved Erin MacKinlay's participation in the Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL) program for 2022.
- Approved an Information Technology Services Agreement with Global Data Consultants, LLC at no cost.
- Approved a DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund Program extension request for the GlassWorks Pedestrian Safety and Freight Access Improvements project.
- Approved personnel items, including new hires, a rate adjustment, and separations, plus budget transfers totaling $1,750 and county expenditure bills.
February 22, 2022
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.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2022 designating Redevelopment Authority as Land Bank (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Borough pool rehabilitation C2P2 request (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for PA Wilds Build Back Better grant application (3-0)
- Approved FY 2022 CYS contracts with Binti, Inc. and LEA (3-0)
- Approved Erin MacKinlay's participation in CWEL program (3-0)
- Approved IT services agreement with Global Data Consultants, LLC (3-0)
- Approved DCED Multimodal extension request for GlassWorks project (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, rate adjustment, and separations (3-0)
February 22, 2022
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.
- Approved the February 22, 2022 meeting agenda as presented
- Approved the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes as presented
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:02 am
February 8, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 4 of 2022 fixing tax collector return date (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2022 adopting 2022 Comprehensive Plan update (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 loan to Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library (3-0)
- Approved cooperation agreement with Clarion County Economic Development Corporation for ARC POWER grant (3-0)
- Approved 36-month contract with Zito Business for E-Line connection at $750/month (3-0)
- Approved on-call deputy coroner pay rates (3-0)
- Approved $9,905 contract with CBF Contracting for jail door replacement (3-0)
- Approved contract with Jefferson County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center at $205/day (3-0)
February 8, 2022
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.
- Approved the February 8, 2022 agenda (motion passed)
- Approved the January 25, 2022 minutes (motion passed)
February 8, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 4 of 2022 fixing tax collector return date (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2022 adopting 2022 Comprehensive Plan update (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 loan to Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library (3-0)
- Approved cooperation agreement with Clarion County Economic Development Corporation for POWER grant (3-0)
- Approved 36-month contract with Zito Business for E-Line connection at $750/month (3-0)
- Approved on-call deputy coroner pay rates effective 2/13/2022 (3-0)
- Approved $9,905 contract with CBF Contracting for jail door replacement (3-0)
- Approved contract with Jefferson County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center at $205/day (3-0)
February 8, 2022
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.
- Approved the agenda as presented (motion passed)
- Approved the minutes from January 25, 2022 (motion passed)
January 25, 2022
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.
- Approved FY 2022 financial institution appointments (unanimous)
- Kept annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% (unanimous)
- Accepted actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25% (unanimous)
January 25, 2022
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.
- Approved $84,000 consulting contract with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $10,500 GIS software maintenance renewal with ESRI Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Hotel Tax 2022 Marketing Plan (3-0)
- Approved IT contracts with Global Data Consultants LLC totaling $53,163.05 (3-0)
- Approved 2017 CDBG Budget Revision (3-0)
- Approved $500 bid on Repository List for Limestone Township mineral rights (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotion of Jennifer Klinger to DD Waiver Coordinator at $36,504/year (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $54,197.99 and county expenditures bills totaling $1,743,180.97 (3-0)
January 25, 2022 Public Hearing
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.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (unanimous)
January 25, 2022
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.
- Approved $84,000 consulting contract with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $10,500 GIS software maintenance renewal with ESRI, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Hotel Tax Marketing Plan (3-0)
- Approved $5,016.80 and $48,146.25 contracts with Global Data Consultants LLC for O365 licensing (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Jennifer Klinger to DD Waiver Coordinator at $36,504/year (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $9,197.99 and $45,000.00 (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,743,180.97 across all funds (3-0)
- Approved bid of $500 for Limestone Township mineral rights repository list (3-0)
January 25, 2022 Public Hearing
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.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (unanimous)
January 26, 2021
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.
- Approved agenda as presented (motion passed)
- Approved minutes from January 11, 2022 (motion passed)
January 26, 2021
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.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting
January 25, 2022
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.
- Approved FY2022 financial institution appointments (unanimous)
- Approved keeping annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% (unanimous)
- Accepted actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25% (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 28, 2021 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
January 11, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution #2 of 2022 on emergency succession and continuity of government (3-0)
- Approved advertisement for RFP for county reassessment (3-0)
- Appointed Harrison Fox to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved $8,916 contract with Meadville Plate Glass for 9-1-1 Training Center entrance (3-0)
- Renewed waste/recycling contract with Tri-County Industries (2-0, Tharan abstained)
- Approved $21,673.65 settlement with Dunkle and Henry Enterprises for withdrawn auction bid
- Approved CYS contract renewals for FY 21-22 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotions, new hires, and separations (3-0)
January 11, 2022
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.
- Approved 2022 salary increases for non-exempt hourly positions (3-1, Heasley no)
- Approved 2022 salary increases for exempt salaried positions (3-1, Heasley no)
- Approved 2022 salary increase for personal staffer exempt (hourly) position (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 salary increases for elected row officers (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for Commissioners (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for Courts of Common Pleas (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for District Attorney (unanimous, DA absent)
- Approved position complements for Register Recorder, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Treasurer (all unanimous)
January 11, 2022
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.
- Approved 2022 salary increases for non-exempt hourly positions (3-1, Heasley no)
- Approved 2022 salary increases for exempt salaried positions (3-1, Heasley no)
- Approved 2022 salary increase for personal staffer exempt (hourly) position (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 salary increases for elected row officers (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for Commissioners (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for Courts of Common Pleas (unanimous)
- Approved position complement for District Attorney (unanimous, DA absent)
- Approved position complement for Register Recorder, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Treasurer (unanimous)
January 11, 2022
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.
- Approved Resolution #2 of 2022 on emergency succession and continuity of government (3-0)
- Approved advertisement for RFP for county reassessment (3-0)
- Approved $8,916 contract with Meadville Plate Glass for 9-1-1 Training Center entrance (3-0)
- Approved 3-year waste/recycling contract renewal with Tri-County Industries at $219.29/month (2-0, Tharan abstained)
- Approved settlement agreement with Dunkle and Henry Enterprises for $21,673.65 (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for FY 21-22 (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotions and new hires (3-0)
January 4 Reorganization Meeting
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.
- Reappointed Tharan, Brosius, Heasley as officers for 2022 (3-0)
- Approved commissioner board assignments for 2022 (3-0)
- Reappointed Jillian Fischer as Chief Clerk/County Administrator/HS Director (3-0)
- Reappointed Christopher Gabriel as County Solicitor (3-0)
- Reappointed Mindy Frampton as Deputy Chief Clerk (3-0)
- Approved banks of deposit for 2022 (3-0)
- Approved 2022 meeting schedules for commissioners, salary, retirement, prison board, records improvement (3-0)
- Set mileage reimbursement rate at $0.54 per mile (3-0)
January 4 Reorganization Meeting
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.
- Re-elected Tharan as Chairman, Brosius as Vice Chairperson, Heasley as Secretary (3-0)
- Approved 2022 board assignments for each commissioner (3-0)
- Appointed Jillian M. Fischer as Chief Clerk/County Administrator/HS Director (3-0)
- Appointed Christopher Gabriel as County Solicitor (3-0)
- Appointed Mindy L. Frampton as Deputy Chief Clerk (3-0)
- Approved 2022 banks of deposit (3-0)
- Approved 2022 meeting schedules for Commissioners, Salary, Retirement, Prison Board, and Records Improvement (3-0)
- Approved 2022 election days and mileage reimbursement rate of $0.54 per mile (3-0)