Clarion County public meetings in 2024

December 26, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the final FY 2025 budget, a resolution adopting the budget and fixing tax rates, and a resolution supporting a USDA Rural Development application. They also approved several contracts, including a $90,806 CCAP insurance renewal and a $15,250 tourism advertising agreement, plus numerous personnel actions and budget transfers. Commissioner Tharan was absent for all votes.

• Approved Final Budget FY 2025 (2-0, Tharan absent)
• Approved Resolution #19 of 2024 – USDA Rural Development resolution (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #20 of 2024 – adopting budget and fixing 2025 tax rates (2-0)
• Approved CCAP 2025 Pcomp renewal at $90,806 (2-0)
• Approved Room Tax Committee items including $54,375 hotel tax budget and $15,250 Miles Partnership agreement (2-0)
• Approved 10 personnel actions including new hires, demotions, and separations (2-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $18,430.51 (2-0)
• Approved Central Accounting Report with total other expenses of $812,075.39 (2-0)

December 26, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved financial institution appointments for FY 2025 and the 2025 Definiti Service Agreement. The board also approved the annual employee retirement account interest rate of 4% and an actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25%.

• Approved FY 2025 financial institution appointments (passed without opposition)
• Approved Annual Employee Retirement Account Interest Rate at 4% (passed without opposition)
• Approved Actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25% (passed without opposition)
• Approved 2025 Definiti Service Agreement (passed without opposition)
• Accepted Employee Status Report showing $28,866,436.00 portfolio as of Nov 30 (passed without opposition)
• Approved agenda and November 27, 2024 minutes (passed without opposition)

December 26, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the 2025 salary increases and position complement, created a full-time Elections Director position, and abolished the interim director role. The board also approved a GIS stipend for Gabriel Troup. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Commissioner Tharan absent.

• Abolished Elections Interim Director position (3-0, Tharan absent)
• Created full-time Elections Director position (3-0, Tharan absent)
• Approved $125/pay GIS stipend for Gabriel Troup (3-0, Tharan absent)
• Approved 2025 salary increases for exempt and non-exempt positions (3-0, Tharan absent)
• Approved position complement for 2025 (3-0, Tharan absent)

December 26, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Budget for FY 2025 and associated tax rates. Other actions included approving several service renewals, personnel changes, and a letter of support for Pennsylvania Western University.

• Approved Final Budget FY 2025 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #20 of 2024 fixing 2025 tax rates (2-0)
• Approved CCAP 2025 Pcomp renewal for $90,806.00 (2-0)
• Approved Room Tax Committee items including $54,375 1st Quarter budget (2-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jill Over to Housing and Redevelopment Authority (2-0)
• Approved maintenance agreement with McCleary Business Machines, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $18,430.51 (2-0)
• Approved various personnel hires, promotions, and demotions (2-0)

December 26, 2024

The Salary Board approved 2025 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt positions and elected row officers. The board also updated the county position complement and modified the Elections department staffing.

• Abolished Elections Interim Director position (3-0)
• Created full-time Elections Director position (3-0)
• Approved $125.00 per pay stipend for Gabriel Troup in GIS (3-0)
• Approved 2025 salary increases for non-exempt hourly positions (3-0)
• Approved 2025 salary increases for exempt salaried positions (3-0)
• Approved 2025 wage increases for elected row officers (3-0)
• Approved 2025 pay compensation administrative rules (3-0)
• Approved updated position complement for seven county departments (3-0)

December 26, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the FY2025 financial institution appointments, including Cornerstone Advisors as investment manager and Wells Fargo Investments as custodian. The board also approved the annual employee retirement account interest rate of 4%, the actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25%, and the 2025 Definiti Service Agreement. All motions passed without opposition; Commissioner Tharan was absent.

• Approved FY2025 financial institution appointments (unanimous)
• Approved annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% (unanimous)
• Approved actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25% (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Definiti Service Agreement (unanimous)

December 10, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including a $213,400 architect contract for courthouse renovations, a state RACP grant agreement for the same project, and a new three-year union contract with Teamsters Local 538. They also approved a flood insurance renewal, a 9-1-1 grant agreement, personnel actions, budget transfers, and the central accounting report. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 12 closing out Clarion River Access Study grant (3-0)
• Approved flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street, New Bethlehem at $839 (3-0)
• Approved RACP contract for courthouse renovation project (3-0)
• Approved $213,400 architect contract with Amos E. Rudolph Architecture LLC (3-0)
• Appointed David Cyphert to Assessment Appeals Board (3-0)
• Appointed Thomas McConnell and Thomas MacBeth to Assessment Auxiliary Board (3-0)
• Approved PEMA 9-1-1 grant agreement for $73,208 (3-0)
• Approved Teamsters Local 538 agreement for 2025-2027 (3-0)

December 10, 2024

The Board approved several contracts for the Clarion County Courthouse renovation, including a $213,400 architect contract. They also approved a labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 538 and various personnel changes. Other actions included approving a PEMA grant and flood insurance renewal.

• Approved contract with Amos E. Rudolph Architecture LLC for $213,400.00 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Commonwealth of PA for Courthouse Renovation Project (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 538 for 1/1/2025–12/31/2027 (3-0)
• Approved PEMA 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Grant of $73,208.00 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2024 to close out Clarion River Access Study grant (3-0)
• Approved flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street for $839.00 (3-0)
• Appointed David Cyphert, Thomas McConnell, and Thomas MacBeth to assessment boards
• Approved personnel hires, promotions, and five separations of employment (3-0)

December 10, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to discontinue a $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca, effective November 30, 2024, while working out of class. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Discontinued $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca effective 11/30/2024 (4-0)
• Approved agenda for December 10, 2024
• Approved minutes from November 27, 2024

December 10, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board met to approve the agenda and previous minutes. The board decided to end a specific weekly stipend for an employee.

• Discontinued $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca effective 11/30/2024 (4-0)

November 27, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 22, 2024. Members accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. The board noted that $216,917.36 in total funds are to be distributed on December 1st.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)

November 12, 2024

The Board approved a $841,110 grant application for jail modernization and cancelled the Clarion County Broadband Project, returning the associated grant funding. They also awarded $84,879.70 in liquid fuels funding to four municipalities and approved several service contracts for children's and mental health services.

• Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2024 authorizing a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (3-0)
• Approved letters of support for three PHARE grant applications (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of Clarion County Broadband Project and return of POWER Grant funding (3-0)
• Awarded $84,879.70 in Liquid Fuels to Ashland Township, Clarion Borough, Elk Township, and Shippenville Borough (3-0)
• Approved $841,110 grant application for Clarion County Jail Modernization Project (3-0)
• Approved 16 appointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved CYS contracts with Families United Network Inc. and The Bair Foundation (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Nulton Diagnostics & Treatment Center for mental health services (3-0)

November 27, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the minutes from October 22, 2024, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on fund distributions and portfolio totals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

November 12, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a tax revenue anticipation note, letters of support for three PHARE grant applications, and a grant application for jail modernization. They also cancelled the broadband project and returned grant funding, awarded liquid fuels to municipalities, and approved various contracts, appointments, and personnel items.

• Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2024 authorizing a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (3-0)
• Approved letters of support for three PHARE grant applications (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of Clarion County Broadband Project and return of grant funding (3-0)
• Awarded $84,879.70 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to four municipalities (3-0)
• Approved grant application for Clarion County Jail Modernization Project ($841,110.00) (3-0)
• Approved 16 appointments to Children and Youth Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved contracts with Families United Network Inc. and The Bair Foundation for foster care services (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Employee Handbook (3-0)

November 12, 2024

The Salary Board approved the creation and abolition of several part-time and full-time positions. These changes affected the Central Accounting and Corrections departments. One request to create a position in the District Attorney's office was tabled.

• Abolished Central Accounting Interim Director position (3-0)
• Created Central Accounting Budgetary Consultant position (3-0)
• Tabled creation of District Attorney Assistant Chief County Detective (3-0)
• Abolished Corrections Deputy Warden position (3-0)
• Created Corrections Deputy Warden position (3-0)
• Abolished two Corrections Cook positions (3-0)
• Created one Corrections Cook position (3-0)

November 12, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved several personnel actions, including abolishing and creating positions in Central Accounting and Corrections, and creating a part-time Assistant Chief County Detective position in the District Attorney's office. The board tabled the detective position creation. All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present, with the Treasurer absent.

• Abolished Central Accounting Interim Director position (3-0)
• Created Central Accounting Budgetary Consultant position (3-0)
• Tabled creation of Assistant Chief County Detective position (3-0)
• Abolished Corrections Deputy Warden position (3-0)
• Created Corrections Deputy Warden position (3-0)
• Abolished Corrections Cook position (3-0)
• Abolished second Corrections Cook position (3-0)
• Created Corrections Cook position (3-0)

October 22, 2024

The meeting was called to order, but the record states there was not a quorum present. No formal votes or decisions are recorded for the listed new business items.

October 22, 2024

The Board approved a pass-through RACP grant for Greystar Knox Carrier Shed Renovations and accepted high bids for two surplus vehicles. Other actions included approving a vehicle lease for Children and Youth Services and a mental health services contract with CenClear.

• Accepted highest bids for 2011 Ford Crown Victoria ($500) and 2013 Ford Edge ($1,300)
• Approved RACP Grant contract for Greystar Knox Carrier Shed Renovations
• Approved $53,646.76 lease for 2025 Chrysler Pacifica for Children and Youth Services
• Approved $10,000 contract with CenClear for mental health and recovery services
• Designated Kristi Amato as Section 504 Officer
• Approved 2024 CDBG Application
• Approved hiring of five Corrections staff and one EMA officer
• Approved budget transfers and Central Accounting Report

October 22, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board meeting on October 22, 2024, was called to order but lacked a quorum because Commissioner Tharan and Treasurer Montana were absent. As a result, no formal decisions were made. The agenda included two proposed personnel actions—abolishing the Interim Director position and creating a Budgetary Consultant role in Central Accounting—but these were not voted on.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

October 22, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of two surplus vehicles, a state grant contract for the Greystar Knox Carrier Shed Renovations, a vehicle lease for Children and Youth Services, a mental health services contract, and several personnel actions. They also approved budget transfers and the Central Accounting Report. Commissioner Tharan was absent.

• Approved sale of 2011 Ford Crown Victoria to Jay Nugent for $500 (2-0)
• Approved sale of 2013 Ford Edge to Bill Baughamn for $1,300 (2-0)
• Rejected all bids for 2017 Ford Cmax Sedan; kept for county use (2-0)
• Approved RACP grant contract for Greystar Knox Carrier Shed Renovations (2-0)
• Approved lease of 2025 Chrysler Pacifica from Clarion Ford for $53,646.76 (2-0)
• Approved contract with CenClear for mental health services, $10,000 (2-0)
• Approved designation of Kristi Amato as Section 504 Officer (2-0)
• Approved 2024 CDBG Application (2-0)

October 8, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved several CDBG agreements for water line replacements in Rimersburg Borough. They also authorized participation in two Pennsylvania Department of Health monitoring programs and approved various personnel changes and vending machine contracts.

• Approved Fair Housing Resolution No. 8 of 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Community Action, Inc. ERSA project (3-0)
• Approved 2-year vending machine agreements with Last Key Vending, LLC (3-0)
• Approved CYS contract with Center for Community Resources up to $5,000 (3-0)
• Approved participation in PDMP and PAVDRS health programs for $20,000 total grant funding (3-0)
• Approved 2024 HAVA Grant Agreement for $3,000 (3-0)
• Approved three CDBG agreements with Rimersburg Borough Municipal Authority totaling $415,000 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Brandy Jackson as Director of Central Accounting at $62,000 annually (3-0)

October 8, 2024

The Salary Board abolished an exempt Deputy Warden position and created a new non-exempt version of the role. Additionally, the board discontinued a weekly stipend for one corrections employee. All actions were effective October 1, 2024.

• Abolished Deputy Warden Exempt 4 position ($46,446.40 to $57,096.40) (4-0)
• Created Deputy Warden NE/NU 6 position ($17.00 to $21.50 per hour) (4-0)
• Discontinued $125.00/week out-of-class stipend for Sherry Yates (4-0)

October 8, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a fair housing resolution, a letter of support for an emergency shelter grant, vending machine agreements, and several contracts and personnel actions. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 8 of 2024 - Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Community Action, Inc.'s ERSA grant application (3-0)
• Approved 2-year vending machine agreements with Last Key Vending, LLC for four county buildings (3-0)
• Approved contract with Center for Community Resources for ASQ evaluations (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Mental Health/DD Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved PDMP and PAVDRS agreements with PA Dept. of Health, each with $10,000 grant (3-0)
• Approved 2024 HAVA Grant Agreement ($3,000) (3-0)
• Approved three CDBG water line replacement agreements with Rimersburg Borough (3-0)

October 8, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the Corrections Deputy Warden position (Exempt 4, salary range $46,446.40-$57,096.40) and recreate it as a NE/NU 6 hourly position ($17.00-$21.50), effective October 1, 2024. The board also discontinued a $125.00/week stipend for Sherry Yates for working out of class, effective the same date. All motions passed with four yes votes.

• Abolished Corrections Deputy Warden position (Exempt 4, $46,446.40-$57,096.40) effective 10/01/2024 (4-0)
• Created Corrections Deputy Warden position (NE/NU 6, $17.00-$21.50) effective 10/01/2024 (4-0)
• Discontinued $125.00/week stipend for Sherry Yates for working out of class, effective 10/01/2024 (4-0)

September 24, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met on September 24, 2024, and approved the agenda, the minutes from August 27, 2024, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after two minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

September 24, 2024

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. Members accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved August 27, 2024 minutes
• Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report

September 10, 2024

The Salary Board abolished the existing EMA Coordinator position and created a new full-time EMA Coordinator position. The new role includes an updated pay range of $18.50 to $22.90 per hour.

• Abolished EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 5, $16.00 - $20.30) effective 09/09/2024 (4-0)
• Created EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 7, $18.50 - $22.90) effective 09/09/2024 (4-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 agenda
• Approved August 27, 2024 minutes

September 10, 2024

The Board approved several facility contracts for corrections and courts, a CDBG revision for a sewer project, and a PennDOT grant request. They also authorized the use of hotel tax funds for social media and content creation. Commissioners discussed a projected budget shortfall and the possibility of a Tax Anticipation Note.

• Approved $77,250 from Hotel Tax for social media and content creation (3-0)
• Approved CYS FY 2024–2025 Needs-Based Plan & Budget (3-0)
• Approved three Corrections contracts totaling $17,586.14 for security and refrigeration (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 PennDOT Capital Grant request for technology security systems (3-0)
• Approved $120/month cleaning contract for MDJ 18-3-04 office (3-0)
• Approved 2020 CDBG revision for Washington Township sewer project (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeff Smathers to Northwest Central PA Emergency Response Group (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)

September 10, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 5, $16.00-$20.30/hr) and create a new EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 7, $18.50-$22.90/hr), both effective 09/09/2024. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Abolished EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 5, $16.00-$20.30/hr) effective 09/09/2024 (4-0)
• Created EMA Coordinator position (NE/NU 7, $18.50-$22.90/hr) effective 09/09/2024 (4-0)
• Approved agenda for September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 (unanimous)

September 10, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 Needs-Based Plan & Budget for Children and Youth Services, along with several contracts, appointments, and personnel actions. All votes were 3-0. The board also approved a $77,250 hotel tax fund request for economic development marketing and a $20,000 PennDOT grant for technology security upgrades.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Children & Youth Services Needs-Based Plan & Budget (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month (3-0)
• Approved contracts with MVS Security Services for panic alarm and door access systems totaling $7,837.51 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Motter Refrigeration for walk-in cooler repair at $9,748.63 (3-0)
• Approved cleaning services contract with Holly Bish for MDJ 18-3-04 at $120/month (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeff Smathers to NW PA Emergency Response Group (3-0)
• Approved $77,250 hotel tax fund request for marketing and content creation (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and a separation (3-0)

August 27, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 23, 2024. Members also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)

August 27, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 7 of 2024, extending tax exemptions, deductions, abatements, and credits for real property, earned income, net profits, mercantile, and business privilege taxes within the Keystone Opportunity Expansion/Improvement Zone (KOEZ/KOIZ) in Monroe Township, also known as Trinity Point. The board also approved two proclamations, facility use agreements, contracts, personnel actions, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2024 extending KOEZ/KOIZ tax incentives in Monroe Township (3-0)
• Approved proclamations for FoodStock Month and Hunger Action Month (3-0)
• Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park softball and soccer fields (3-0)
• Appointed Keith Decker to the Assessment Appeal Board (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 contract with Children's Aid Society of Mercer County for CYS services (3-0)
• Approved MOU for $9,000/month withdrawal from Domestic Relations IV-D incentive funds (3-0)
• Approved $123,415.53 Election Integrity Grant contract with PA DCED (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)

August 27, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved three personnel actions: abolishing the Central Accounting Fiscal Consultant position, creating an Interim Director of Central Accounting, and creating a Probation Office Assistant position. All motions passed unanimously with yes votes from Commissioners Brosius, Tharan, White, and Treasurer Montana.

• Abolished Central Accounting Fiscal Consultant (temporary part-time, $16.00-$20.30/hr), effective 08/12/2024 (unanimous)
• Created Central Accounting Interim Director (temporary part-time, $28.60-$31.25/hr), effective 08/12/2024 (unanimous)
• Created Probation Office Assistant (temporary part-time, $13.50-$17.90/hr), effective 08/26/2024 (unanimous)

August 27, 2024

The Board approved a resolution extending tax exemptions and credits for a specific geographic area in Monroe Township to foster economic opportunity. Other actions included approving several human services contracts, election grants, and personnel changes.

• Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2024 extending tax exemptions for Monroe Township KOEZ/KOIZ (3-0)
• Approved $123,415.53 Election Integrity Grant Program contract (3-0)
• Approved $30,180.00 contract with Center of Community Resources for case management (3-0)
• Approved $25,000.00 contract renewal with Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County (3-0)
• Appointed Keith Decker to the Assessment Appeal Board (3-0)
• Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park softball and soccer fields (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers and the Central Accounting Report (3-0)

August 27, 2024

The Salary Board abolished one part-time fiscal consultant position and created two new temporary part-time roles. These changes affect the Central Accounting and Probation departments.

• Abolished Central Accounting Fiscal Consultant position effective 08/12/2024 (4-0)
• Created Central Accounting Interim Director of Central Accounting position effective 08/12/2024 (4-0)
• Created Probation Office Assistant position effective 08/26/2024 (4-0)

August 13, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a $477,199.25 grant application for the Mill Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project, along with several other routine items including insurance renewals, contracts, and personnel actions. The board tabled the FY 2024-2025 Needs-Based Plan & Budget for Children and Youth Services until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application for Mill Creek Bridge Rehabilitation ($477,199.25) (3-0)
• Approved CCAP Volunteer Special Risk Accident Coverage renewal ($400) (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent for EMS Study through DCED Technical Assistance Program (3-0)
• Approved 2024 real estate tax refund for Map # 19-030-029-000-00 (3-0)
• Approved 4-year vehicle lease for CYS (2024 Chevy Equinox, $8,801.36/year) (3-0)
• Tabled FY 2024-2025 Needs-Based Plan & Budget for Children and Youth Services (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contract renewals for CYS (six providers) (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contract with Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center (3-0)

August 13, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish three Children and Youth Services (CYS) positions: one Caseworker Supervisor and two Caseworker Interns, all effective July 1, 2024. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting without changes. No other business or public comment was discussed beyond a question about the abolitions.

• Abolished CYS Caseworker Supervisor – Independent Living (Exempt 3, $40,112.80-$50,668.80), effective 07/01/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished CYS Caseworker Intern (NE/NU 1, $11.00-$15.20), effective 07/01/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished CYS Caseworker Intern (NE/NU 1, $11.00-$15.20), effective 07/01/2024 (4-0)
• Approved agenda for August 13, 2024 as presented
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2024 as presented

August 13, 2024

The Salary Board voted to abolish three positions within Children and Youth Services (CYS) effective July 1, 2024. Commissioner Brosius stated the positions were no longer needed.

• Abolished CYS Caseworker Supervisor – Independent Living position (4-0)
• Abolished CYS Caseworker Intern position (4-0)
• Abolished second CYS Caseworker Intern position (4-0)

August 13, 2024

The Board approved several grants, including funds for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program and the Mill Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project. They also approved multiple CYS contract renewals and personnel changes. The FY 2024–2025 CYS Needs-Based Plan & Budget was tabled.

• Approved $1,116,631.00 MATP grant for non-emergency medical transportation (3-0)
• Approved $477,199.25 CFA grant application for Mill Creek Bridge Rehabilitation (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent for DCED Technical Assistance Program EMS Study (3-0)
• Approved 6 CYS contract renewals for parenting and residential services (3-0)
• Approved 4-year CYS vehicle lease for 2024 Chevy Equinox at $8,801.36/year (3-0)
• Approved contract with Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center for IQ testing (3-0)
• Tabled FY 2024–2025 CYS Needs-Based Plan & Budget (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including 2 new CYS hires and 4 corrections adjustments (3-0)

July 23, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 25, 2024. Members also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)

July 9, 2024

The meeting was procedural only. No new business, old business, or other business was discussed or decided.

• Approved July 9, 2024 agenda
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes

July 9, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved several Children and Youth Services contract renewals and a data sharing agreement. They also authorized a grant application for jail-based Vivitrol and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.

• Reappointed Carol Scott to Clarion County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (3-0)
• Approved CYS Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement (3-0)
• Approved CYS contract renewals for Foster Care, Transitional Housing, and other services (3-0)
• Approved $89,695 PCCD Jail-Based Vivitrol grant application (3-0)
• Approved $850 bid for .40 acres in Madison Township (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including promotions, rate adjustments, and separations (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Central Accounting, Tax Collectors, Corrections, and MIS (3-0)
• Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)

July 9, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including reappointing Carol Scott to the Housing Authority, signing a data-sharing agreement for Child Welfare, renewing six Children and Youth Services contracts, applying for a $89,695 state grant for jail-based Vivitrol, bidding $850 on a tax claim property, approving personnel changes, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. No items were denied or tabled.

• Reappointed Carol Scott to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (3-0)
• Approved Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement (3-0)
• Approved six CYS contract renewals for FY 2024-25 (3-0)
• Approved PCCD Jail-Based Vivitrol grant application for $89,695 (3-0)
• Approved $850 bid on Madison Township repository property (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including promotions and separations (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers for June 19-July 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)

July 9, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board met on July 9, 2024, 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 June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

The Salary Board abolished several temporary and full-time positions across Central Accounting, the District Attorney's office, Corrections, and CYS. The board simultaneously created new positions to replace or update these roles, including a Deputy Director for Central Accounting and a CYS Fiscal Officer.

• Abolished Central Accounting Financial Investment Coordinator (4-0)
• Created Central Accounting Deputy Director (4-0)
• Abolished District Attorney Legal Assistant NE/NU 7 and created Legal Assistant NE/NU 8 (4-0)
• Abolished Corrections Correctional Counselor NE/NU 5 and created NE/NU 8 (3-1)
• Created CYS Fiscal Officer (4-0)
• Abolished CYS IL Caseworker III (4-0)
• Abolished CYS Clerk Typist and created CYS Social Service Aide I (4-0)

June 25, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda, the May 28, 2024 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board reported a retirement fund portfolio of $27,594,979.00 as of May 31.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)

June 25, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved a series of personnel actions, including abolishing and creating positions across several departments. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes, except for two corrections-related motions that passed 3-1 with Commissioner Tharan voting no. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Abolished Central Accounting Financial Investment Coordinator (temporary part-time) effective 06/14/2024 (4-0)
• Created Central Accounting Deputy Director (full-time) effective 06/25/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished District Attorney Legal Assistant (temporary full-time) effective 06/25/2024 (4-0)
• Created District Attorney Legal Assistant (temporary full-time) effective 06/25/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished Corrections Correctional Counselor (full-time) effective 06/25/2024 (3-1, Tharan no)
• Created Corrections Correctional Counselor (full-time) effective 06/25/2024 (3-1, Tharan no)
• Created CYS Fiscal Officer (full-time) effective 07/01/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished CYS IL Caseworker III (full-time) effective 07/01/2024 (4-0)

June 25, 2024

The Board approved a resolution to seek up to $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Mill Creek Bridge. They also renewed several Children and Youth Services contracts and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.

• Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2024 to apply for up to $1,000,000 for Mill Creek Bridge repairs (3-0)
• Approved Matching Funds Letter for Mill Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project (3-0)
• Approved contract renewals for six Children and Youth Services providers (3-0)
• Approved $415.00 agreement with Rodgers Clock Service for Courthouse Clock Tower (3-0)
• Approved contract with PA Department of Transportation for 9-1-1 access to I-80 cameras (3-0)
• Approved $1,500.00 GIS parcel data fee waiver for Redbank Valley School District (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including three new hires and three separations (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $3,075.50 across Tax Collectors, IT, and Auditors (3-0)

June 25, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to apply for up to $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Multimodal Transportation Fund for Mill Creek Bridge repairs, along with a matching funds waiver letter. They also approved several contracts, including child welfare service renewals, a courthouse clock service agreement, and a 9-1-1 camera access agreement with PennDOT. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2024 for Mill Creek Bridge funding application (3-0)
• Approved matching funds waiver letter for CFA MTF application (3-0)
• Approved letters of support for anti-hunger program funding (3-0)
• Approved $415 annual service agreement with Rodgers Clock Service (3-0)
• Approved per capita tax exemption request (3-0)
• Approved six CYS contract renewals for FY 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved PennDOT contract for 9-1-1 camera access on I-80 (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including new hires and separations (3-0)

June 25, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the May 28, 2024 minutes, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after two minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes dated May 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

June 11, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a $385,937 general liability insurance renewal and multiple lease renewals for the Human Services Building. Other actions included approving transportation contracts, personnel reclassifications, and a $9,563 A/C replacement for the Cottage Hill Tower Site.

• Approved PCoRP General Liability Insurance renewal for $385,937.00 (3-0)
• Approved lease renewals for 11 entities in the Human Services Building (3-0)
• Approved contract with Larson Design Group, Inc. for $530.00 (3-0)
• Approved contract with DEETS Mechanical for A/C replacement at $9,563.49 (3-0)
• Approved contract with LexisNexis for inmate legal materials at $2,400.00/year (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Milestone Pediatric Therapy, LLC for $90,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved transportation contracts with Clarion Area on Aging and CATA (3-0)
• Approved position reclassifications for Chief Assessor and others with grandfathered vacation (2-1)

June 11, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish and recreate 11 full-time positions across multiple departments, effective July 1, 2024. The changes reclassify roles from exempt to non-exempt status under the revised Federal Labor Standards Act, with no raises involved. All motions passed 3-0 with Treasurer Montana absent.

• Abolished MH/DD Administrative Officer (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Prison Office Manager (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Chief Assessor (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Director of Tax Claims (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated District Attorney Office Manager (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Public Defender Office Manager (3-0)

June 11, 2024

The Salary Board abolished and recreated several positions to reclassify them as non-exempt in accordance with the revised Federal Labor Standards Act. Commissioner Brosius stated that these changes do not involve raises. All changes are effective July 1, 2024.

• Abolished MHDD Administrative Officer position (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Corrections Prison Office Manager position (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Assessment Chief Assessor position (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated Tax Claims Director of Tax Claims position (3-0)
• Abolished and recreated District Attorney Office Manager position (4-0)
• Abolished and recreated Public Defender Office Manager position (3-0)

June 11, 2024

The board approved the PCoRP general liability insurance renewal for 2024-2025 at a cost of $385,937, along with multiple contracts, lease renewals, and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous except for several reclassification motions that passed 2-1 with Commissioner Tharan dissenting. The meeting also included a proclamation recognizing Child and Youth Services staff and a budget transfer.

• Approved PCoRP general liability insurance renewal for 6/1/2024-5/31/2025 at $385,937 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Larson Design Group for engineer's cost estimate for County Bridge No. 1 at $530 (3-0)
• Approved 11 Human Services Building lease renewals for FY 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved contract with LexisNexis for inmate legal materials at $2,400/year for 3 years (3-0)
• Approved contract with DEETS Mechanical for A/C replacement at Cottage Hill Tower Site at $9,563.49 (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Milestone Pediatric Therapy for early intervention services at $90,000 (3-0)
• Approved personnel reclassifications with vacation grandfathering (2-1, Tharan dissenting)
• Approved budget transfer of $1,008 from County Park Maintenance to County Park Phone (3-0)

May 28, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple items, including letters of support and grant applications for recreation projects, an indigent defense grant, contract renewals for homeless assistance and social services, personnel changes, budget transfers, and the central accounting report. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved letter of support for ARTinCC GTRP grant application (3-0)
• Approved PCCD Indigent Defense grant application for $94,502 (3-0)
• Approved GTRP grant application for $219,065 for Clarion County Park upgrade (3-0)
• Approved Homeless Assistance Program contract extension with $500,000 additional funds (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 contract renewals for SAFE, Inc. and Clarion Area Agency on Aging (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 contract renewals for Family Links, AccessAbilities, Amazing Kids, Creative Solutions Therapy, Therapy House, and Red Bird Mental Health (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including new hire, rate adjustment, transfer, and separations (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers and central accounting report (3-0)

May 28, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the April 25, 2024 minutes, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes dated April 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

May 28, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 25, 2024. Members accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes dated April 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)

May 28, 2024

The Board approved several grant applications for park upgrades and indigent defense, as well as contract renewals for mental health, early intervention, and homeless assistance services. Personnel changes and budget transfers were also authorized.

• Approved $219,065 GTRP grant application for Clarion County Park Recreational Amenity Upgrade Project (3-0)
• Approved $94,502 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant for Public Defender’s office (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract extension with Clarion County Housing Authority for HAP ERAP 2 funds (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contract renewals for SAFE, Inc. ($54,799) and Clarion Area Agency on Aging (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Early Intervention contracts for AccessAbilities, Amazing Kids, Creative Solutions Therapy, and Therapy House (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contract renewal for Red Bird Mental Health Services ($20,000) (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including rate adjustment for Rochelle Schawl and transfer of Marci Hall to MH/DD/EI Director (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Tax Collectors, Sheriff, and Tax Claims (3-0)

May 28, 2024

The Salary Board created a full-time MH/DD/EI Director position with a salary range of $58,980.00 to $69,536.00. The board also voted to abolish the 911 Telecommunicator II position.

• Created full-time MH/DD/EI Director position, Exempt 6 ($58,980.00 - $69,536.00), effective 05/13/2024
• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II position (3-0)

May 28, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a new full-time MH/DD/EI Director position (Exempt 6, salary range $58,980.00 - $69,536.00) effective May 13, 2024, and voted to abolish the 911 Telecommunicator II position. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from May 14, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Created MH/DD/EI Director position (Exempt 6, $58,980.00 - $69,536.00, full-time, effective 05/13/2024)
• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II position (3-0, Treasurer Montana absent)

May 14, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted to abolish and recreate 911 Telecommunicator II and III positions with new pay grades, and to create a temporary full-time legal assistant in the DA's office. All motions passed with Commissioner Tharan voting against the 911 changes.

• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II (NE/NU 3, $13.50-$17.90) effective 04/25/2024 (3-1)
• Created 911 Telecommunicator II (NE/NU 4, $14.50-$18.90) effective 04/25/2024 (3-1)
• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator III (NE/NU 4, $14.50-$18.90) effective 04/25/2024 (3-1)
• Created 911 Telecommunicator III (NE/NU 5, $16.00-$20.30) effective 04/25/2024 (3-1)
• Created DA Office Temporary Full Time Legal Assistant (NE/NU 7, $38.00-$47.00 per year) effective 5/14/24 (4-0)

May 14, 2024

The Salary Board approved changes to the pay grades for 911 Telecommunicator II and III positions. The board also created a temporary full-time legal assistant position for the District Attorney's office.

• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II position at NE/NU 3 ($13.50 to $17.90) (3-1)
• Created 911 Telecommunicator II position at NE/NU 4 ($14.50 to $18.90) (3-1)
• Abolished 911 Telecommunicator III position at NE/NU 4 ($14.50 to $18.90) (3-1)
• Created 911 Telecommunicator III position at NE/NU 5 ($16.00 to $20.30) (3-1)
• Created temporary full-time DA Office Legal Assistant at NE/NU 7 ($38.00 to $47.00) per year (4-0)

May 14, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for up to $250,000 in state funding for improvements to Clarion County Park in Paint Township. They also approved numerous contracts and renewals for mental health, developmental disabilities, early intervention, and other services, plus personnel actions and a budget transfer. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2024 to apply for up to $250,000 from Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program for Clarion County Park improvements (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2024 (3-0)
• Approved contract with REVIZE, LLC for website hosting, $3,900/year, 5/1/2024-4/30/2028 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Jefferson County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center, $225/day, 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 (3-0)
• Approved six Developmental Disabilities contract renewals for FY 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved six Early Intervention contract renewals for FY 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved up to $55,000 in Hotel Tax funds for tourism advertising and content creation (3-0)
• Approved 15 Mental Health contract renewals for FY 2024-2025 (3-0)

May 14, 2024

The Board approved a resolution to apply for up to $250,000 in funding for Clarion County Park in Paint Township. They also approved numerous contract renewals for mental health, early intervention, and developmental disability services, as well as personnel changes and a website hosting contract.

• Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2024 to apply for up to $250,000 for Clarion County Park improvements (3-0)
• Approved $3,900 annual contract with REVIZE, LLC for website hosting (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 from Hotel Tax for social media and advertising (3-0)
• Approved contract with Jefferson County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center at $225 per day (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contract renewals for Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, and Mental Health services (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including new hires for CYS and MHDD (3-0)
• Approved budget transfer of $66.00 for District Justice 18-03-04 (3-0)
• Approved Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation (3-0)

April 25, 2024

The Salary Board met for one minute to conduct procedural business. No substantive decisions, new business, or public comments were recorded.

• Approved April 25, 2024 agenda
• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes

April 25, 2024

The Board of Commissioners awarded the Human Services Transportation contract to the Crawford Area Transportation Authority. They also approved several proclamations, auditing contracts, and a grant application for probation services. Bids for courthouse basement renovations were sent for professional review.

• Awarded Paratransit Service contract to CATA (3-0)
• Approved 2024 EMS Week, National Small Business Week, and Remake Learning Days proclamations (3-0)
• Approved letters of support for Clarion County YMCA COVID-19 ARPA grant (3-0)
• Approved sending courthouse basement renovation bids to architect and solicitor (3-0)
• Approved modification of United Mine Workers of America CBA (2-1)
• Approved auditing and GASB Statement No. 96 contracts with MaherDuessel (3-0)
• Approved MOU for DPS support services at State Correctional Institution at Forest (3-0)
• Approved $165,000 PCCD Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program grant application (3-0)

April 25, 2024

The Board decided to pass a $250 actuary report fee for pension payment projections onto employees. The fee is waived for employees who submit a retirement letter and retire on the specified date.

• Approved passing the Definiti actuary estimate fee to employees, except for legitimate retirements (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes dated March 26, 2024
• Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report

April 25, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners awarded the paratransit service contract to CATA at $61.05 per trip, over MTM's $60.27 bid. They also approved sending courthouse basement renovation bids to the architect and solicitor for review, with Fred L. Burns LLC submitting the lowest base bid at $1,435,500. Personnel items were approved with a split vote, excluding one new hire.

• Awarded paratransit contract to CATA at $61.05 per trip (3-0)
• Approved sending courthouse basement renovation bids to architect/solicitor for review (3-0)
• Approved modification of CBA with United Mine Workers (2-1, Tharan no)
• Approved contracts with MaherDuessel for auditing and GASB implementation (3-0)
• Approved MOU with SCI Forest for emergency support (3-0)
• Approved CDBG policy statement for sewer/water lateral assistance (3-0)
• Approved PCCD grant application for $165,000 (3-0)
• Approved personnel items a-w minus u (2-1, Tharan no)

April 25, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board meeting on April 25, 2024, was purely procedural. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 9 meeting, but there was no old, new, or other business, no public comment, and no executive session. The meeting adjourned at 10:01 am.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2024, as presented (unanimous)

April 25, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved a motion to pass the actuary's $250 fee for pension estimate reports on to employees, except for those who actually retire. The board also accepted the employee status report and approved the agenda and prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
• Approved passing $250 actuary fee for pension estimates to employees, except for legitimate retirements (unanimous)

April 9, 2024

The Board approved several grant applications and amendments, including a project for the Sheriff's Office and a broadband initiative. They also authorized a new vehicle for Probation and various maintenance and consulting contracts. A bid for Human Services transportation was tabled.

• Tabled Human Services Transportation Paratransit Service bids (3-0)
• Approved 2021 POWER Initiative Grant amendment to extend completion to June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved JAG grant application for Sheriff’s Office Modernization Project (3-0)
• Approved ERAP2 Affordable Rental Housing Project Request (3-0)
• Approved $4,454.05 generator maintenance contract with Penn Power Systems (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with JH Consulting, LLC for a Commodity Flow Study (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 grant for Clarion County Airport Authority's Appalachian Mountain STOL event (3-0)
• Approved $45,975 purchase of a 2024 Dodge Durango for Probation (3-0)

April 9, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted to abolish the Probation Secretary position and create a Probation Collections Aide, both effective April 4, 2024. It also abolished the Corrections Deputy Warden position (NE/NU 6) and created a new Deputy Warden position (Exempt 4) effective April 8, 2024, with Commissioner Tharan voting no on both corrections items. All votes were otherwise unanimous.

• Abolished Probation Secretary (NE/NU 2, $12.50-$16.70/hr, full-time) effective 04/04/2024 (4-0)
• Created Probation Collections Aide (NE/NU 3, $13.50-$17.90/hr, full-time) effective 04/04/2024 (4-0)
• Abolished Corrections Deputy Warden (NE/NU 6, $17.00-$21.50/hr, full-time) effective 04/08/2024 (3-1)
• Created Corrections Deputy Warden (Exempt 4, $46,446.40-$57,096.40/yr, full-time) effective 04/08/2024 (3-1)

April 9, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners tabled a decision on the paratransit service bids, with two proposals received. They approved several items including a proclamation, grant amendments, a housing project request, an advisory board appointment, contracts for generator maintenance and a commodity flow study, a hotel tax grant, a vehicle purchase, personnel changes, and the central accounting report.

• Tabled paratransit service bid decision (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine Week (unanimous)
• Approved POWER Initiative grant amendment to extend completion date to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved PCCD JAG grant application for Sheriff's Office Modernization Project (unanimous)
• Approved ERAP2 Affordable Rental Housing Project request (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Penn Power Systems for generator maintenance, $4,454.05 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with JH Consulting for Commodity Flow Study, $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Dodge Durango for $45,975 (unanimous)

April 9, 2024

The Salary Board abolished and created specific roles within the Probation and Corrections departments. These changes included updating pay scales and employment classifications for the Probation Secretary, Probation Collections Aide, and Deputy Warden positions.

• Abolished Probation Secretary full-time position (4-0)
• Created Probation Collections Aide full-time position (4-0)
• Abolished Deputy Warden full-time position NE/NU 6 (3-1)
• Created Deputy Warden full-time position Exempt 4 (3-1)

March 26, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the employee status report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural. The board also heard a public question about the fund's future sustainability.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes dated 01/23/2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted employee status report (unanimous)

March 26, 2024

The Board approved several letters of support for library, hospital, and law enforcement grants. They also authorized contracts for recycling, 9-1-1 interoperability, and children's specialty care. Proposals for paratransit services were sent to the County Solicitor for review.

• Approved letters of support for Clarion Free Library, Clarion Hospital, Sheriff's Office, and Clarion Borough (3-0)
• Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park soccer, softball, and baseball fields (3-0)
• Approved CYS contracts for Pediatric Specialty Care ($140.80/day) and Law Office of Heather DeLoe (3-0)
• Approved 20-year 9-1-1 communications interoperability agreement with PA State Police (3-0)
• Approved 2024 recycling program contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (3-0)
• Sent paratransit service proposals from CATA and MTM, Inc. to County Solicitor for review (3-0)
• Approved $2,825 budget transfer for Corrections salaries and inmate medical (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires for Sheriff's Office and Corrections (3-0)

March 26, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations, five letters of support, facility use agreements, contracts for Children and Youth Services, a 9-1-1 interoperability agreement, a recycling program contract, a paratransit contract, personnel items, a budget transfer, and the Central Accounting Report. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The board also discussed potential changes to the Sanctuary County policy and squatter's rights, but took no action.

• Approved proclamations for PA 811 Safe Digging Month and National Library Week (3-0)
• Approved letters of support for Clarion Free Library, Clarion Hospital, Sheriff's Office, and Toby Boat Launch (3-0)
• Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park (3-0)
• Approved contracts for Pediatric Specialty Care and Law Office of Heather DeLoe (3-0)
• Approved 20-year interoperability agreement with PA State Police at $0 cost (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Recycling Program contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (3-0)
• Sent paratransit bids from CATA and MTM to County Solicitor for review (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including new hires, demotions, and separation (3-0)

March 26, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on March 26, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 12, 2024 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 March 26, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

March 26, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 27, 2024. Members accepted the Employee Status Report and reviewed fund totals, including a portfolio value of $27,427,430.00 as of February 29.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

March 26, 2024

The Salary Board met on March 26, 2024, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 26, 2024 agenda
• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes

March 12, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved a $125 per pay stipend for Sandy Ion while working out of class, effective March 4, 2024. It also created two temporary part-time Deputy Sheriff positions at $14.75 per hour, effective March 12, 2024, with a reassessment of temporary status in six months. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $125/pay stipend for Sandy Ion while working out of class (unanimous)
• Created two temporary part-time Deputy Sheriff positions at $14.75/hour (unanimous)

March 12, 2024

The Salary Board approved the creation of two temporary part-time Deputy Sheriff positions and a pay stipend for one employee. The new sheriff positions are limited to 30 hours per pay at a starting rate of $14.75 per hour.

• Approved $125.00 per pay stipend for Sandy Ion (4-0)
• Approved creation of two temporary part-time Deputy Sheriff positions at $14.75 per hour (4-0)

March 12, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, including forensic pathologist services and youth residential services. They authorized funding for redevelopment grants and approved hotel tax grants for local events. The board also finalized multiple personnel hires, promotions, and budget transfers.

• Approved Resolution No. 4 of 2024 for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant match (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Lyell P. Cook for Forensic Pathologist Services (3-0)
• Approved contract with City Mission for delinquent youth residential services at $230-$330 per day (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 hotel tax grant for Clarion County Fair and $3,000 for Clarion SummerFest (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 MDJ Essential Security Equipment Reimbursement Project grant (3-0)
• Approved agreement amendment with Vision Government Solutions to complete reassessment by Nov 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved promotion of Daniel Blose to Warden at $60,000 annually (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $1,435.50 for District Attorney and Corrections (3-0)

February 27, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved a weekly stipend for an employee working out of class. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 13, 2024.

• Approved $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca effective 02/19/2024 (4-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 agenda
• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes

February 27, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including letters of support for grant applications, a contract renewal, board appointments, personnel actions, and a budget transfer. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved letter of support for Piney Rails Riders DCNR grant application (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department PCCD School Safety grant (3-0)
• Approved America250PA Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Mini Grant application for $3,000 (3-0)
• Reappointed Juanice Vega to NWPA Job Connect Board (3-0)
• Approved Agreement and Mutual Release with PAGO (3-0)
• Approved six Assessment Appeal Auxiliary Board appointments (3-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Outside In School of Experiential Education (3-0)
• Approved personnel items including hires, reinstatements, and separations (3-0)

February 27, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board approved a $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca while working out of class, effective February 19, 2024. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $125/week stipend for Kelly Yocca while working out of class, effective 02/19/2024 (unanimous)

February 27, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and the employee status report. It also authorized Chief Clerk Mindy Frampton to move retirement funds. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from January 23, 2024
• Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report
• Authorized Mindy Frampton to move retirement funds

February 27, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved several letters of support for grants, including a school safety grant for the Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department. They also confirmed multiple appointments to the Assessment Appeal Auxiliary Board and the Planning Commission. Other actions included approving a CYS contract renewal and various personnel changes.

• Approved Letter of Support for Piney Rails Riders DCNR grant (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department school safety grant (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 America250PA mini grant for Penn State Demonstration Garden (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Juanice Vega to NWPA Job Connect Board (3-0)
• Approved Agreement and Mutual Release with PA Great Outdoors Visitor Bureau (3-0)
• Approved six appointments to Assessment Appeal Auxiliary Board (3-0)
• Approved CYS contract renewal with Outside In School of Experiential Education ($290-$310 per day) (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Cheyna B. Griggs to Planning Commission Board (3-0)

February 27, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the employee status report. The board authorized Chief Clerk Mindy Frampton to move funds for retirement distributions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
• Authorized Mindy Frampton to move funds for retirement (5-0)

February 13, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a burn ban resolution and several public safety upgrades, including an $85,610 radio system upgrade for fire services. They also authorized various grant applications, summer maintenance contracts, and personnel changes.

• Approved Resolution No. 3 of 2024 establishing a Burn Ban (3-0)
• Approved $85,610 contract amendment with Centre Communications for fire radio P25 licenses (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 contract with McCutcheon Enterprises for HazMat team re-certification (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Clarion Hospital’s RACP grant for ICU and Med Surg renovation (3-0)
• Approved two AOPC court grant applications totaling $13,730.32 (3-0)
• Approved summer mowing contracts for Leeper Tower, County Cemetery, East Brady Overlook, and Helen Furnace (3-0)
• Approved $934.04 grant for Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Department's canoe/kayak event (3-0)
• Approved agreement with The EADS Group for stormwater management plan reviews (3-0)

February 13, 2024

The Salary Board met on February 13, 2024, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting lasted one minute.

• Approved February 13, 2024 agenda
• Approved January 23, 2024 minutes

February 13, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a burn ban resolution, a letter of support for Clarion Hospital's RACP grant application, and multiple contracts including summer maintenance, radio system upgrades, and hotel tax promotions. They also approved personnel changes, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 3 of 2024 – Burn Ban (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Clarion Hospital RACP grant application (3-0)
• Approved summer maintenance contracts with Ken Gilbert, Joe Rainey, and Travis Myers (3-0)
• Approved AOPC Court Interpreter Services Grant application ($3,726.32) (3-0)
• Approved AOPC Senior Judge Support Grant application ($10,004.00) (3-0)
• Approved contract with McCutcheon Enterprises for HazMat Team re-certification ($2,500) (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Centre Communications for P25 radio upgrade ($85,610) (3-0)
• Approved hotel tax contracts with PA on Display and Clarion Printing-Litho (3-0)

February 13, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on February 13, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comments were made. The meeting adjourned after approximately one minute, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from January 23, 2024 meeting

January 23, 2024

The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the December 27, 2023 minutes, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine reports and a brief public discussion about the possibility of the retirement fund collapsing, which the solicitor said was unlikely.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)

January 23, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a $54,000 contract for a river access plan and a resolution regarding delinquent tax collection costs. Other actions included approving several service contracts for public safety, youth care, and facility security, as well as various personnel hires.

• Approved Resolution No. 2 of 2024 regarding delinquent tax collection costs (3-0)
• Approved $54,000 contract with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. for river access plan (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved agreement with PA Dept of Health for Violent Death Reporting System for $8,000 grant (3-0)
• Approved $280,000 grant-funded contract with JusticeWorks Youth Care Inc. (3-0)
• Approved contract with Munsee Investigations, LLC at $50/hour plus mileage (3-0)
• Approved $7,547.49 yearly contract renewal with Vertiv Corporation for power source maintenance (3-0)
• Approved $9,176.25 contract with MVS Security Services for door access systems (3-0)
• Denied request to waive $2,750 GIS data fee for North Country Trail Association (0-3)

January 23, 2024

The board approved the meeting agenda, the December 27, 2023 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board reported a retirement fund portfolio of $27,540,708 as of December 31.

• Approved the agenda (passed without opposition)
• Approved minutes from December 27, 2023 (passed without opposition)
• Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (passed without opposition)

January 23, 2024

The Salary Board met for one minute to conduct procedural business. No substantive decisions, new business, or policy changes were recorded.

• Approved the January 23, 2024 agenda
• Approved the January 9, 2024 minutes

January 23, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board convened on January 23, 2024, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comment or executive session occurred. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 am.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2024 (motion passed)

January 23, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing costs for delinquent tax collection, a $54,000 river access plan contract with HRG, a PAVDRS data-sharing agreement with the state, and several other contracts and personnel actions. A request to waive a $2,750 data fee for the North Country Trail Association was denied unanimously. The board also approved budget transfers and the central accounting report.

• Approved Resolution No. 2 of 2024 on delinquent tax collection costs (3-0)
• Approved $54,000 contract with HRG for river access plan (2-0, Tharan abstained)
• Approved PAVDRS agreement with PA Dept. of Health for $8,000 grant (3-0)
• Approved JusticeWorks Youth Care contract for $280,000 (3-0)
• Approved Munsee Investigations contract at $50/hr plus mileage (3-0)
• Approved Vertiv UPS maintenance renewal at $7,547.49/year (3-0)
• Approved MVS Security Services door access installation for $9,176.25 (3-0)
• Denied North Country Trail Association data fee waiver (0-3)

December 27, 2023

The Salary Board approved the creation of a part-time Bailiff position. The role is designated as NE/NU 5 with a pay rate of $16.00 to $20.30 for 38 hours per pay period, effective January 2, 2024.

• Approved creation of part-time Bailiff NE/NU 5 position (4-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 agenda
• Approved December 27, 2023 minutes

January 9, 2024

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a $6,000 annual contract with OnSolve for the CodeRED emergency notification system, reappointed two planning commission members, and approved several other agreements and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous (3-0). A request to waive a $2,750 GIS data fee was tabled pending more information.

• Approved OnSolve CodeRED emergency notification contract, $6,000/yr + $500 setup (3-0)
• Reappointed Keith Decker and Eugene Metcalf to Planning Commission, 4-year terms (3-0)
• Approved Domestic Relations bailiff agreement at $27.35/hour (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Brosius as Election Board Chairman (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
• Approved lease of 5 parking passes from Clarion Borough, $1,000/yr for 3 years (3-0)
• Approved GIS software renewal with ESRI, $11,550 (3-0)
• Tabled North Country Trail Association data fee waiver request ($2,750) (3-0)

January 9, 2024

The Salary Board approved the creation of a part-time Bailiff position (NE/NU 5) with a pay rate of $16.00 to $20.30 and 38 hours per pay period, effective January 2, 2024.

• Approved creation of part-time Bailiff NE/NU 5 position (4-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 agenda
• Approved December 27, 2023 minutes

January 9, 2024

The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to create a new part-time Bailiff position (NE/NU 5) at a pay rate of $16.00 to $20.30 per hour, for 38 hours per week, effective January 2, 2024. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 27, 2023. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Created part-time Bailiff position NE/NU 5, $16.00-$20.30/hr, 38 hrs/week, effective 01/02/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 27, 2023 (unanimous)

January 9, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for emergency notifications, several personnel appointments, and a budget transfer of $18,182.36. They also authorized a lease for parking passes from Clarion Borough and renewed GIS software licenses.

• Approved $6,000 annual contract with OnSolve, LLC for CodeRED Core Emergency Bundle (3-0)
• Re-appointed Keith Decker and Eugene Metcalf to Planning Commission Board (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Court Bailiff security at Domestic Relations at $27.35/hour (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Brosius as Election Board Chairman (3-0)
• Approved Department of Public Safety Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
• Approved 3-year agreement with Clarion Borough for 5 parking passes at $1,000 annually (3-0)
• Approved $11,550 GIS software and license renewal with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (3-0)
• Tabled request from North Country Trail Association to waive $2,750 data fee (3-0)

January 2, 2024 Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a reorganization meeting to establish leadership and operational schedules for 2024. The board appointed its officers, designated board assignments for each commissioner, and approved key administrative appointments and banking partners.

• Appointed Commissioner Brosius as Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Tharan as Vice-Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner White as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved 2024 board and department assignments for Commissioners (3-0)
• Appointed Mindy L. Frampton as Chief Clerk and Shelly A. Parkes as Deputy Chief Clerk (3-0)
• Appointed Gabriel Fera PC as County Solicitor (3-0)
• Approved list of Banks of Deposit for 2024 (3-0)
• Set 2024 mileage reimbursement rate at $0.625 per mile (3-0)

January 2, 2024 Reorganization Meeting

The Clarion County Board of Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting, unanimously appointing Wayne Brosius as Chairman, Theodore Tharan as Vice-Chairman, and Braxton White as Secretary. They also approved 2024 board assignments, appointments (including Mindy Frampton as Chief Clerk and Gabriel Fera PC as County Solicitor), banks of deposit, meeting schedules, a mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile, and Resolution No. 1 for grant agreements. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Appointed Wayne Brosius as Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Theodore Tharan as Vice-Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Braxton White as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved 2024 board assignments for all commissioners (3-0)
• Reappointed Mindy Frampton as Chief Clerk and Shelly Parkes as Deputy Chief Clerk (3-0)
• Appointed Gabriel Fera PC as County Solicitor (3-0)
• Approved 2024 banks of deposit and meeting schedules (3-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile and Resolution No. 1 (3-0)