Clarion County public meetings in 2025
82 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 23, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 Final Budget and a resolution fixing tax rates, though Commissioner Tharan voted against both. The board also approved several service contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2026 (2-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 19 of 2025 fixing 2026 tax rates (2-1)
- Approved CCAP 2025 PComp renewal for $64,128.00 (3-0)
- Approved GIS services contract with Fox & Fox, Inc. at $1,200.00 per week (3-0)
- Approved Revize software and website contract for $2,032.00 setup plus $3,900.00 annually (3-0)
- Approved contract with Professional Family Care Services, Inc. for $72.76 - $105.38/day (3-0)
- Approved UMWA contract for Clarion County Probation Officers Union (2-1)
- Approved PEMA Cybersecurity Grant application for $238,469.49 (3-0)
12-23-2025 Salary Board.pdf
The Salary Board approved the 2026 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, contingent on budget ratification. The board also created a temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position. Both measures passed via roll call vote.
- Created temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position ($13.91 - $18.44) (4-0)
- Approved 2026 salary increases for exempt and non-exempt hourly positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 compensation plan and pay scale for non-exempt hourly positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 compensation plan and pay scale for exempt salaried positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 wage increases for eligible elected row officers (3-1)
- Approved updated 2026 position complement listing (3-1)
- Approved 2026 pay compensation administrative rules (3-1)
December 23, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board approved financial institution appointments for FY 2026 and accepted the current employee retirement status report. The board voted to keep the annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% and the actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25%. A proposal for a cost-of-living increase for retirees was set at $0.00.
- Approved FY 2026 financial institution appointments (5-0)
- Maintained Annual Employee Retirement Account Interest Rate at 4% (5-0)
- Accepted Actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25% (5-0)
- Approved $0.00 cost-of-living increase for retirees (5-0)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (5-0)
- Approved agenda and November 26, 2025 minutes
12-23-2025 Salary Board.pdf
The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position and approved the proposed 2026 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, contingent on the 2026 budget ratification. The motion for salary increases passed 3-1, with Commissioner Tharan voting no. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Created temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position (NE/NU 3, $13.91-$18.44/hr), effective 12/22/2025 (4-0)
- Approved 2026 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, contingent on 2026 budget ratification (3-1, Tharan no)
December 23, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board approved the employee status report, reappointed financial institutions for FY 2026, and set the annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4%. The board also accepted the actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25% and approved a $0.00 cost-of-living increase for retirees. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved employee status report (5-0)
- Reappointed Farmers Trust Company as investment manager and custodian for FY 2026 (5-0)
- Reappointed Definiti Retirement Plan Services/Northwest Bank as deposit administrator/custodian and actuary (5-0)
- Reappointed Clarion County Auditors as accountant/auditor (5-0)
- Set annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% (5-0)
- Accepted actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25% (5-0)
- Approved $0.00 cost-of-living increase for retirees (5-0)
December 23, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved the final FY 2026 budget and Resolution No. 19, which adopts the budget and fixes tax rates, including an increase after reassessment. Commissioner Tharan voted no on both, citing tax increases and high salary increases. The board also approved numerous contracts, personnel actions, and budget transfers.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2026 (2-1, Tharan no)
- Approved Resolution No. 19 of 2025 adopting budget and fixing tax rates (2-1, Tharan no)
- Approved CCAP PComp renewal for $64,128 (unanimous)
- Approved GIS contract with Fox & Fox, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Revize software subscription and website design refresh (unanimous)
- Approved hotel tax contracts totaling $69,475 for Q1 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved PEMA cybersecurity grant application for $238,469.49 (unanimous)
- Approved 14 personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations (unanimous)
December 9, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition of the Public Defender Social Worker position and the creation of a Public Defender Social Service Advocate position. The board also voted to discontinue a stipend for Will Vanbeek. All motions carried with unanimous votes.
- Discontinued Will Vanbeek stipend of $250/pay effective 11/29/2025 (4-0)
- Abolished Public Defender Social Worker position effective 11/24/2025 (4-0)
- Created Public Defender Social Service Advocate position effective 11/24/2025 (4-0)
December 9, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, personnel hires, and budget transfers. They authorized $91,000 in liquid fuels funding for five municipalities and appointed three members to the Airport Authority Board.
- Approved $91,000 in Liquid Fuels awards to Highland, Monroe, Callensburg, Sligo, and Licking (3-0)
- Approved $78,000 consulting contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $8,277.87 courthouse chiller maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls (3-0)
- Appointed Nikki Wolverton, Austin Miller, and Joseph Dechant to Airport Authority Board
- Approved $52,109 PCCD grant application for adult probation salaries (3-0)
- Approved contract with Butler County Community College Campus Police Department Independent Union (2-1)
- Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Transit T350 vehicles for MHDDEI (3-0)
- Approved $699.75 bid for 0.750 acres of unlocated land in Farmington Township (3-0)
December 9, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved three personnel actions: discontinuing a stipend for Will Vanbeek, abolishing the Public Defender Social Worker position, and creating a new Public Defender Social Service Advocate position. All motions passed unanimously.
- Discontinued Will Vanbeek stipend of $250/pay effective 11/29/2025 (unanimous)
- Abolished Public Defender Social Worker position (NE/NU 4, $14.94-$19.47/hr, full-time) effective 11/24/2025 (unanimous)
- Created Public Defender Social Service Advocate position (NE/NU 4, $14.94-$19.47/hr, full-time) effective 11/24/2025 (unanimous)
December 9, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all 16 agenda items unanimously, including a $91,000 liquid fuels allocation to five municipalities, a tax revenue anticipation note, and multiple contracts and personnel actions. The board also approved a contract with the Sheriff's Deputies union, with Commissioner Tharan voting no.
- Approved Resolution No. 18 of 2025 authorizing a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (3-0)
- Approved $91,000 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to five municipalities (3-0)
- Approved $8,277.87 service agreement with Johnson Controls for courthouse chiller maintenance (3-0)
- Approved $78,000 contract renewal with Delta Development Group for consulting services (3-0)
- Approved $894.00 flood insurance renewal with Selective Insurance for 237 Broad Street (3-0)
- Approved three Airport Authority Board appointments (3-0)
- Approved Sheriff's Deputies union contract with Butler County Community College (2-1, Tharan no)
- Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Transit vans with trade-ins totaling $69,160 (3-0)
November 26, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the October 25, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board reported a total fund portfolio of $30,270,527.30 as of October 31st. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
November 12, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 tentative budget and established the 2026 real estate tax rate following a county-wide reassessment. Other actions included approving employee insurance contributions, personnel changes, and a disc golf course agreement. An agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County was tabled.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2025 establishing 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate (3-0)
- Approved 2026 Tentative Budget (2-1)
- Tabled agreement with County of Jefferson to house inmates at $75/day (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 of 2025 for Local Share Account funding request (3-0)
- Approved $22,765.00 tax collector bond renewal with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (3-0)
- Approved agreement with GoPaddle, LLC for Clarion County Park disc golf course repairs (3-0)
- Approved 2026 employee insurance contributions and holiday/pay calendar (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hire Eve Murphy at $47,000 annually (3-0)
November 12, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 tentative budget (2-1, Commissioner Tharan dissenting) and Resolution No. 16 setting the 2026 real estate tax rate following reassessment. They also tabled an agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates, approved a bond renewal for tax collectors, and authorized a funding request for the Local Share Account program.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 establishing 2026 real estate tax rate (3-0)
- Approved 2026 tentative budget (2-1, Tharan no)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 for Local Share Account funding request (3-0)
- Approved Local Share Account matching funds commitment letter (3-0)
- Approved 2026-2029 tax collector bond renewal with Travelers, $22,765 prepaid premium (3-0)
- Approved agreement with GoPaddle, LLC for disc golf course improvements at Clarion County Park (3-0)
- Approved 2026 holiday/pay calendar and employee insurance contributions (3-0)
November 12, 2025
The Salary Board voted to abolish 13 different positions across various departments, including corrections, 911, and county parks. Three items regarding the Register and Recorder and Sheriff's office were tabled. The board also discontinued three employee stipends.
- Abolished Assessment County Helper, Commissioners Administrative Assistant, and Building Custodian (4-0)
- Abolished two 911 Telecommunicator I positions and one 911 Supervisor/Trainer position (4-0)
- Abolished four Correctional Officer I positions (4-0)
- Abolished two County Park Helper positions (4-0)
- Abolished Maintenance Helper (3-1)
- Abolished Prothonotary Deputy Clerk of Courts (3-1)
- Abolished Interim Chief Deputy of Register and Recorder (3-2)
- Tabled abolition of Deputy of Register and Recorder, Deputy Sheriff, and Sheriff Clerk Typist II
November 12, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board voted to abolish 15 county positions effective 01/01/2026, including roles in Assessment, Commissioners, 911, Corrections, County Buildings, County Park, Maintenance, Prothonotary, and Register and Recorder. Three items were tabled: Deputy of Register and Recorder, Deputy Sheriff, and Clerk Typist II. The board also discontinued $125-per-pay stipends for three Assessment employees effective 11/15/2025. All votes were unanimous except for a few 'No' votes on items 13, 14, and 15.
- Abolished County Helper (Assessment) temp part-time (unanimous)
- Abolished Administrative Assistant (Commissioners) full-time (unanimous)
- Abolished two Telecommunicator I (911) full-time positions (unanimous)
- Abolished Supervisor/Trainer (911) part-time (unanimous)
- Abolished four Correctional Officer I (Corrections) full-time positions (unanimous, with condition on one)
- Abolished Building Custodian (County Buildings) full-time (unanimous)
- Abolished two Park Helper (County Park) temp part-time positions (unanimous)
- Abolished Maintenance Helper (Maintenance) full-time (3-1, Tharan no)
October 28, 2025
The Salary Board met on October 28, 2025, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved October 28, 2025 agenda
- Approved October 14, 2025 minutes
October 28, 2025
The Board approved several grant applications for housing, healthcare, and cybersecurity, as well as a $300,000 PCCD grant for substance use disorder programs. They also approved new hires, employment separations, and various budget transfers. An agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County was tabled.
- Approved PHARE grant application for Homebuyer Assistance Program (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 PCCD Grant for MAT Program and SUD Reentry Coordinator (3-0)
- Approved PEMA Cybersecurity Grant application (3-0)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75/day per inmate
- Approved two land bids in Paint Township for $501.00 each (3-0)
- Approved three new hires and nine employment separations (3-0)
- Approved 21 budget transfers across various departments (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report totaling $797,403.22 (3-0)
October 28, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the September 23, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
October 28, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the September 23, 2025 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 of September 23, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
September 23, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, a judicial office lease, and the acquisition of a new transportation van. They also authorized budget transfers and personnel actions, while tabling an agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County.
- Approved $48,600 office lease for District Judge Miller (2-0)
- Approved $31,200 total annual cleaning contracts with Extreme Cleaning Solutions, LLC (2-0)
- Approved acceptance of 2025 Ford Transit Van and related costs totaling $129,999.99 (2-0)
- Tabled agreement with County of Jefferson to house inmates at $75 per day plus medical (2-0)
- Approved PHARE funds for Rapp Holding blighted property project at 11026 Rt. 322 (2-0)
- Approved $1,920 maintenance contract with Synder Heating & Cooling for 9-1-1 Center (2-0)
- Approved waiving $269.80 parcel data fee for Rimersburg Borough (2-0)
- Approved reappointment of Hunter McClelland and Andrew Turner as Conservation District Directors
September 23, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, a new office lease for District Judge Miller, and the acquisition of a Ford Transit van. They also approved various personnel actions and budget transfers, while tabling an agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County.
- Approved $48,600 office lease for District Judge Miller (2-0)
- Approved $122,168 Ford Transit van and $7,832 for lettering/inspection (2-0)
- Approved cleaning contracts for County Complex ($17,680) and Admin Building ($13,520) (2-0)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75 per day plus medical (2-0)
- Approved PHARE funds for Rapp Holding blighted property project at 11026 Rt. 322 (2-0)
- Approved $1,920 maintenance contract with Synder Heating & Cooling (2-0)
- Approved waiving $269.80 parcel data fee for Rimersburg Borough (2-0)
- Approved personnel items including one new hire, one rehire, one demotion, and seven separations (2-0)
September 23, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a proclamation for FoodStock Month, letters of support for hospital and trail projects, a conditional PHARE fund award, an office lease for District Judge Miller, cleaning contracts, conservation district appointments, a GIS fee waiver, a maintenance contract, a van purchase, personnel changes, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. The board tabled an agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates, pending further review.
- Approved proclamation for October 2025 FoodStock Month (2-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Hospital RACP Vital Care Renovation Project (2-0)
- Approved letter of support for Piney Rail Rider's DCNR ATV Management Program (2-0)
- Approved conditional award of PHARE funds for Rapp Holding rehabilitation project (2-0)
- Approved office lease for District Judge Miller with Humdinger Rentals, $48,600 (2-0)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75/day (2-0)
- Approved cleaning contracts with Extreme Cleaning Solutions, LLC (2-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, demotion, and separations (2-0)
September 23, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation, letters of support, a conditional PHARE fund award, an office lease, cleaning contracts, conservation district appointments, a GIS fee waiver, an HVAC maintenance contract, a transportation van, personnel items, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. An agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates was tabled.
- Approved proclamation for October 2025 FoodStock Month
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Hospital RACP Vital Care Renovation Project
- Approved letter of support for Piney Rail Rider's DCNR ATV Management Account Program
- Approved conditional award of PHARE funds for Rapp Holding rehabilitation project at 11026 Rt. 322, Shippenville
- Approved office lease for District Judge Miller 18-03-04 in New Bethlehem with Humdinger Rentals, LLC (4-year term, $48,600)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75 per inmate per day plus medical expenses
- Approved cleaning contracts with Extreme Cleaning Solutions, LLC ($17,680 annually for County Complex, $13,520 annually for Admin Building)
- Approved reappointments of Hunter McClelland and Andrew Turner as Conservation District Public Directors (2026-2029)
September 09, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a new demolition and rehabilitation ordinance and a fair housing resolution. They also authorized a $76,847 hotel tax budget request and renewed several Children and Youth Services contracts.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
- Approved $76,847.00 4th Quarter Hotel Tax budget request (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for PerspectVE, The Blair Foundation, and Adelphoi Village (3-0)
- Approved $2,000.00 Probation contract amendment with CDI/BTM (3-0)
- Approved $600.00 bid for Piney Township minerals (3-0)
- Appointed Beth McCandless to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, demotions, and separations (3-0)
September 09, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a new Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund Ordinance and a Fair Housing Resolution. They also authorized several CYS contract renewals, a $76,847 hotel tax budget request, and various personnel changes.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
- Approved $76,847.00 4th Quarter Hotel Tax budget request (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for PerspectVE, The Blair Foundation, and Adelphoi Village (3-0)
- Approved $2,000.00 Probation contract amendment with CDI/BTM (3-0)
- Approved $600.00 bid for Piney Township minerals (3-0)
- Appointed Beth McCandless to the Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, demotions, and separations (3-0)
September 09, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 establishing a Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund, and Resolution No. 14 of 2025 on Fair Housing, both unanimously. They also approved a $76,847 fourth-quarter hotel tax budget request, several contract renewals for Children and Youth Services, and multiple personnel actions including new hires and separations. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 (Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund) (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 (Fair Housing) (3-0)
- Approved $76,847.00 4th Quarter Hotel Tax budget request (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Beth McCandless to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals with PerspectVE, Blair Foundation, Adelphoi Village (3-0)
- Approved designation of Kristi Amato as Section 504 Officer (3-0)
- Approved contract amendment with CDI/BTM for drug test notification system (3-0)
- Approved $600.00 bid for Piney Township minerals-only repository property (3-0)
August 26, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the July 22, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board noted that $249,782.67 in funds are scheduled for distribution on September 1st.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
August 26, 2025
The Salary Board abolished one MHDD Program Coordinator position to create another at a higher pay grade. The board also approved the creation of a full-time CYS Caseworker I position.
- Abolished MHDD Program Coordinator position effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created MHDD Program Coordinator position ($19.06 - $23.59) effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker I position ($18.00) effective 08/19/2025 (4-0)
August 26, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a $72,495 contract for the Mill Creek Road bridge rehabilitation and several service contracts for Children and Youth Services and Human Services. They also authorized a resolution regarding Commonwealth budget deadlines and approved multiple personnel changes.
- Approved Resolution No. 13 of 2025 regarding Commonwealth budget deadlines (3-0)
- Approved $72,495 contract with Larson Design Group for Mill Creek Road bridge rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved $4,738.20 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser 7 Certification (3-0)
- Approved $12,000 Meals on Wheels contract and $65,000 Bridge House Services contract (3-0)
- Approved $47,363 grant renewal for Center for Community Resources case management (3-0)
- Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park and PennWest Marwick Boyd Lobby (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, promotions, and separations across multiple departments (3-0)
- Approved $500 bid for 10 acres of minerals in Toby Township (3-0)
August 26, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all 14 agenda items, including a resolution on missed state budget deadlines, a facility use agreement for the county park, a per capita tax exemption, multiple contracts for child advocate, foster care, Taser certification, election facilities, human services, and bridge design, plus personnel actions and budget transfers. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved Resolution No. 13 of 2025 on missed Commonwealth budget deadlines (3-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Facility Use Agreement for Clarion County Park for Clarion River Valley Strikers (3-0)
- Approved per capita tax exemption request for a resident of New Bethlehem Borough (3-0)
- Approved contract with LaVieta Lerch for Child Advocate services at $75/hr (hearings $150/hr) (3-0)
- Approved foster care contract renewal with Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Axon Enterprise contract for Taser 7 Certification at $4,738.20 (3-0)
- Approved facilities use agreement with PennWest for voting precinct (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
August 26, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board met on August 26, 2025, and approved the agenda, the minutes from July 22, 2025, and the Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 22, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
August 26, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved abolishing the MHDD Program Coordinator position (NE/NU 5, $16.48-$20.91/hr) and creating a new MHDD Program Coordinator position (NE/NU 7, $19.06-$23.59/hr), both effective 08/11/2025. The board also created a CYS Caseworker I position (Union, $18.00/hr) effective 08/19/2025. All motions passed unanimously with 4 yes votes.
- Abolished MHDD Program Coordinator position (NE/NU 5, $16.48-$20.91/hr) effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created MHDD Program Coordinator position (NE/NU 7, $19.06-$23.59/hr) effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker I position (Union, $18.00/hr) effective 08/19/2025 (4-0)
August 12, 2025
The Salary Board abolished one full-time Legal Assistant position for the District Attorney. The board also discontinued two out-of-class stipends and approved one new out-of-class stipend.
- Abolished District Attorney Legal Assistant position effective 07/14/2025 (3-0)
- Discontinued $500 per pay stipend for Teresa Holdren effective 04/28/2025-08/08/2025 (3-0)
- Discontinued $250 per pay stipend for Sandy Ion effective 04/28/2025-08/08/2025 (3-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for William Vanbeek (CYS) effective 07/21/2025 (3-0)
August 12, 2025
The Board approved renovation bids for the County Courthouse and renewed multiple Children and Youth Services contracts. They also authorized several grants, personnel changes, and a resolution for hospital development notes.
- Approved courthouse renovation bids: CBF Contracting, Inc. for Scope #1 ($1,286,000.00) and Fred L. Burns, Inc. for Scope #2 ($492,350.00) (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2025 regarding hospital development notes up to $55,000,000 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewals for nine Children and Youth Services providers (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 grant agreement for the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System (3-0)
- Approved DCED Election Integrity Grant of $121,308.55 (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Theresa Edder to the Clarion County Library System Board (3-0)
- Approved waiver of $2,350.00 parcel data fee for Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved new hires and separations for Corrections, Courts, CYS, Domestics, and Sheriff (3-0)
August 12, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved bids for courthouse interior and exterior renovations, contingent on architectural and solicitor review. They also approved a resolution supporting up to $55M in hospital authority notes, renewed contracts for children and youth services, and approved various grants, personnel actions, and budget transfers.
- Approved CBF Contracting bid of $1,286,000 for courthouse interior renovations (3-0)
- Approved Fred L. Burns bid of $492,350 for courthouse exterior renovations (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2025 supporting $55M Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority notes (3-0)
- Approved letters of support for Clarion County Economic Development Corp and Clarion Free Library grant applications (3-0)
- Approved CCAP Volunteer Special Risk Accident Coverage renewal at $400 (3-0)
- Approved nine Children and Youth Services contract renewals for FY 2025-26 (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Theresa Edder to Library System Board (3-0)
- Approved PAVDRS agreement with PA Dept of Health for $10,000 grant (3-0)
August 12, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the District Attorney's Legal Assistant position, effective July 14, 2025. The board also discontinued two out-of-class stipends and approved a new stipend for a CYS employee. All decisions were made by a 3-0 vote with the Treasurer absent.
- Abolished District Attorney Legal Assistant position (3-0)
- Discontinued $500/pay stipend for Teresa Holdren (3-0)
- Discontinued $250/pay stipend for Sandy Ion (3-0)
- Approved $250/pay stipend for William Vanbeek (3-0)
July 22, 2025
The Board appointed Farmer’s Trust to manage and hold retirement funds effective August 1, 2025. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution for lump-sum payouts to terminated employees with less than $7,000 in their accounts.
- Appointed Farmer’s Trust as investment manager and custodian (Passed with opposition from Commissioner White)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1 for 2025 providing lump-sum payouts for terminated employees with less than $7,000 contributed (Passed without opposition)
- Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (Passed without opposition)
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (Passed without opposition)
June 8, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of a Public Defender Social Worker and a Domestics Receptionist Caseworker. A proposal to abolish the Administrative Assistant position in the commissioners office was denied.
- Created Public Defender Social Worker position (4-0)
- Created Domestics Receptionist Caseworker position (4-0)
- Abolishing Commissioners Administrative Assistant denied (2-2)
June 8, 2025
The Board approved a $1,071,459 grant for non-emergency medical transportation and renewed several contracts for Children and Youth Services and Mental Health. They also authorized agreements for a Solid Waste Plan update and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.
- Approved $1,071,459 grant for non-emergency medical transportation (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals including $110,000 for Child to Family Connections (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health contract renewals for ALP Creations and Nulton Diagnostics (3-0)
- Approved agreements for Solid Waste Plan Update with six transfer stations and landfills (3-0)
- Approved letters of support for Ashland Township road reconstruction applications (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hiring First Assistant DA at $70,000 annually (3-0)
- Approved six budget transfers across various departments (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
June 8, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board voted to create two new positions: a Public Defender Social Worker and a Domestics Receptionist Caseworker, both effective July 8, 2025. A motion to abolish the Commissioners' Administrative Assistant position failed on a 2-2 vote.
- Created Public Defender Social Worker position (NE/NU 4, $14.94-$19.47/hr, 80 hrs/pay) - passed 4-0
- Created Domestics Receptionist Caseworker position (NE/NU 2, $12.86-$17.20/hr, 70 hrs/pay) - passed 4-0
- Motion to abolish Commissioners' Administrative Assistant position (NE/NU 4, $14.94-$19.47/hr, 80 hrs/pay) - failed 2-2
June 24, 2025
The Salary Board abolished the MHDD DD Waiver Coordinator position and created a new MHDD Family Liaison position, both effective June 24, 2025. Both roles are designated as NE/NU 6 at 80 hours per pay period.
- Abolished MHDD DD Waiver Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created MHDD Family Liaison position (4-0)
June 24, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved multiple contract renewals for Children and Youth Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. They also authorized a USDA loan resolution and a community facilities grant agreement. Additional actions included approving personnel changes, budget transfers, and a hotel tax marketing grant.
- Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2025 USDA Loan Resolution (3-0)
- Approved USDA Community Facilities Grant Agreement (3-0)
- Approved 12 Children and Youth Services contract renewals for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
- Approved MOU for Behavioral Health Court Discretionary Grant of $6,264.00 (3-0)
- Approved 2025 GIS Services Price List and Parcel Plot change policy (3-0)
- Approved $1,500.00 Hotel Tax marketing grant for Chainsaw Carvers Event (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, a demotion, and a separation (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers for Misc. Government and District Attorney (3-0)
June 24, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 11 of 2025 for a USDA loan and the USDA Community Facilities Grant Agreement. They also approved multiple contract renewals for Children and Youth Services, a behavioral health court MOU, GIS items, a hotel tax grant, personnel actions, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report.
- Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2025 (USDA Loan Resolution) (3-0)
- Approved USDA Community Facilities Grant Agreement (3-0)
- Approved 12 Children and Youth Services contract renewals for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
- Approved MOU for Behavioral Health Court Discretionary Grant ($6,264) (3-0)
- Approved 2025 GIS Services Price List and Parcel Plot Change Policy (3-0)
- Approved $1,500 Hotel Tax grant for Chainsaw Carvers Event (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, transfers, and separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers and Central Accounting Report (3-0)
June 24, 2025
The Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 27, 2025. The board accepted the employee status reports, which noted a fund portfolio of $27,355,375 as of May 31.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved May 27, 2025 minutes
- Accepted Employee Status Reports
May 27, 2025
The Salary Board met on May 27, 2025, and conducted procedural business. No substantive policy decisions, budget items, or new business were addressed.
- Approved May 27, 2025 agenda
- Approved May 13, 2025 minutes
May 27, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a multi-million dollar line of credit and a grant application for the Brady’s Bend Overlook. They also authorized insurance renewals, professional service contracts, and several board appointments.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2025 for $3,500,000.00 line of credit (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 10 of 2025 to apply for up to $250,000 for Brady’s Bend Overlook rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved PCoRP General Liability Insurance Renewal at cost of $457,007.00 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with MCM Consulting Group, Inc. for 9-1-1 planning (3-0)
- Appointed Andrew Harbaugh and Tim Reed to Assessment Board of Appeals, and Jackie Love and Carla Magrini to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Cindy Callihan for election help services at $14.85 per hour (3-0)
- Approved tax claim bids for Strattanville Borough ($100.00) and Perry Township ($200.00) (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, rate adjustments, and separations (3-0)
May 27, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board meeting on May 27, 2025, was procedural only. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting, and then adjourned. No old, new, or other business was discussed, and no public comment was made.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved minutes from May 13, 2025
May 27, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $3.5 million line of credit, a grant application for the Brady's Bend Overlook rehabilitation, and a $457,007 insurance renewal. Several appointments, contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers were also approved without opposition.
- Approved $3.5M line of credit with Farmers National Bank (3-0)
- Approved grant application for up to $250,000 for Brady's Bend Overlook rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved PCoRP general liability insurance renewal for $457,007 (3-0)
- Approved appointments to Assessment Board of Appeals and Auxiliary Board (3-0)
- Approved MCM Consulting contract for 9-1-1 planning, $13,750-$14,250/year (3-0)
- Approved protective services agreement with Clarion Area Agency on Aging (3-0)
- Approved tax claim repository bids: $100 trailer, $200 minerals (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, rate adjustments, and separations (3-0)
May 13, 2025
The Salary Board abolished the exempt Director of GIS position and created a new Director of GIS position under a different classification. The Board also approved the creation of a temporary part-time County Helper position for the Register & Recorder's office.
- Abolished Director of GIS (Exempt 3) position (3-1)
- Created Director of GIS (NE/NU 8) position (3-1)
- Created temporary part-time County Helper position in Register & Recorder's office (5-0)
May 13, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation supporting legislation for disabled miners, an EMS county-wide study agreement, a GIS services contract, multiple human services contract renewals, personnel actions, budget transfers, and a hotel tax grant. All items passed unanimously except the personnel items, which passed 2-1 with Commissioner White voting no.
- Approved proclamation supporting legislation for disabled miners (unanimous)
- Approved EMS county-wide study agreement with PA DCED (3-0)
- Approved GIS/mapping services contract with Leah Smith, $30/hr (3-0)
- Approved Children and Youth Services contract with New Life Adolescents, $416.06/day (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Derek Frank to EMMCO West Board (unanimous)
- Approved multiple FY2025-2026 contract renewals for Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, and Mental Health (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations (2-1, White no)
- Approved budget transfers and Central Accounting Report (3-0)
May 13, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved contract renewals for Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Developmental Disabilities services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board also authorized an EMS county-wide study and approved several personnel changes, including the hire of a temporary maintenance helper for an HVAC project.
- Approved EMS county-wide study agreement with Commonwealth of PA (3-0)
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30/hour (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract with New Life Adolescents at $416.06 per day (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Developmental Disabilities contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Early Intervention contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Mental Health contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved $1,600 data fee waiver for DEP Parcel Data (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, promotions, and separations (2-1)
May 13, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board voted to abolish the Director of GIS position and immediately recreate it under a different classification, effective May 1, 2025. The board also created a temporary part-time County Helper position in the Register & Recorder's office. All votes were recorded with tallies.
- Abolished Director of GIS position (3-1, Treasurer Montana dissenting)
- Created Director of GIS position under NE/NU 8 classification (3-1, Treasurer Montana dissenting)
- Created temporary part-time County Helper in Register & Recorder's office (5-0)
April 22, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and cooperation agreement to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program. They also authorized a service agreement for cost allocation planning and approved several personnel changes.
- Approved Resolution No. 9 of 2025 establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (3-0)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) (3-0)
- Approved $5,600 annual service agreement with Maximus US Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for PennDOT District 10 FY 2026 Community Funding Project grant (3-0)
- Appointed Derek Frank as county representative to Northwest Central Pa Emergency Response Group (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires for Corrections, CYS, and Sheriff (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
- Approved proclamations for Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month and National Correctional Officers & Employees Week
April 22, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition of the Assistant District Attorney position and the creation of a First Assistant District Attorney position. The Board also approved the creation of a temporary part-time Maintenance Helper position.
- Abolished Assistant District Attorney position (4-0)
- Created First Assistant District Attorney position (4-0)
- Created temporary part-time Maintenance Helper position (3-1)
May 13, 2025
The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. The board also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
April 08, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including proclamations, a letter of support, contracts, facility use agreements, and personnel actions. Notable approvals included a $10,000 forensic pathologist contract, a GIS services agreement, and two hotel tax marketing grants. All motions passed unanimously, with Commissioner Tharan absent for several votes.
- Approved four proclamations (Autism Awareness, Remake Learning Days, Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, 811 Safe Digging Month)
- Approved letter of support for Porter Township's DCED Multi-modal Transportation Fund application
- Approved GIS/mapping services agreement with Leah Smith ($30/hour, 3/28-4/30/2025)
- Approved facility use agreement for Clarion County Softball Fall League (April 1-Oct 31, 2025)
- Approved $10,000 contract with Lyell P. Cook for forensic pathologist services (2025)
- Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program designation and commitment letter
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan
- Approved facility use agreement with PennWest for voting precinct (May 20, 2025 election)
April 08, 2025
The Board approved several new hires, promotions, and employment separations across multiple departments. They also authorized a $10,000 contract for forensic pathologist services and approved two hotel tax marketing grants totaling $6,500.
- Approved $10,000 contract with Lyell P. Cook for Forensic Pathologist Services
- Approved $3,500 hotel tax grant for Clarion County Fair and $3,000 for Clarion Kindness Project
- Approved promotion of Derek Frank to Director of Public Safety at $62,000 annually
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30.00 per hour
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Grant documents
- Approved facility use for Clarion County Softball Fall League and PennWest voting precinct
- Approved letter of support for Porter Township DCED Multi-modal Transportation Fund application
- Approved personnel items including new hires for 911, Corrections, and Elections
April 08, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved five personnel actions: creating a temporary part-time 911 Public Safety Consultant, abolishing and creating a Courts Law Clerk position with different effective dates, and abolishing a CYS Administrative Assistant while creating a CYS Fiscal Officer I. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioner Tharan absent.
- Created 911 Public Safety Consultant, temp part-time, effective 04/07/2025 (3-0)
- Abolished Courts Law Clerk, full-time, effective 09/01/2025 (3-0)
- Created Courts Law Clerk, full-time, effective 08/25/2025 (3-0)
- Abolished CYS Administrative Assistant, full-time, effective 04/04/2025 (3-0)
- Created CYS Fiscal Officer I, full-time, effective 04/04/2025 (3-0)
April 08, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of three positions and the abolition of two. These changes affect the 911, Courts, and Children and Youth Services (CYS) departments.
- Created temporary part-time 911 Public Safety Consultant position (3-0-0)
- Abolished full-time Courts Law Clerk position effective 09/01/2025 (3-0-0)
- Created full-time Courts Law Clerk position effective 08/25/2025 (3-0-0)
- Abolished full-time CYS Administrative Assistant position effective 04/04/2025 (3-0-0)
- Created full-time CYS Fiscal Officer I position effective 04/04/2025 (3-0-0)
March 25, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the February 25, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The record notes $214,056.98 in total funds to be distributed on April 1st.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
March 25, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the February 25, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
March 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts for Children and Youth Services and Early Intervention. They authorized two hotel tax marketing grants and a second-quarter hotel tax budget. The board also approved various personnel changes and a land lease for Public Safety.
- Approved Resolution No. 8 of 2025 for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant financing (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for CenClear’s HAT Telehealth Pilot Grant (3-0)
- Approved two 4-year vehicle leases from Clarion Ford for CYS: one Ford Escape at $7,186.14/year and one Ford Explorer at $10,639.81/year (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewal with Butcher & Winkler at $160.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved $150.00/monthly land lease in Richland Township for Public Safety (3-0)
- Approved $25,000.00 annual contract with SOAR Pediatric Development Therapy (3-0)
- Approved hotel tax grants: $750.00 to East Brady Area Development Corp and $3,500.00 to Wolfs Corners Fair (3-0)
- Approved $62,950.00 2nd Quarter 2025 hotel tax budget (2-1)
March 11, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Law Clerk position for the courts. The role is designated as NE/NU 8 with a pay range of $22.66 to $29.36 per hour.
- Approved creation of full-time Law Clerk position effective 09/01/2025 (4-0)
March 11, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Law Clerk position in the Courts department, with a pay range of $22.66-$29.36 per hour, effective September 1, 2025. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Created Courts Law Clerk position, full-time, 80 hrs/pay, effective 09/01/2025 (unanimous)
March 11, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing county funds as match and bridge financing for a previously awarded RACP grant, along with several contracts, leases, grants, and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous except for the hotel tax budget, which passed 2-1 with Commissioner Tharan voting no. The meeting was procedural and routine, with no public comments on agenda items.
- Approved Resolution No. 8 of 2025 authorizing RACP grant match and bridge financing (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for CenClear's HAT Telehealth Pilot Grant application (3-0)
- Approved 4-year vehicle leases for 2025 Ford Escape ($7,186.14/yr) and Ford Explorer ($10,639.81/yr) from Clarion Ford (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Butcher & Winkler for Conflict Solicitor services at $160/hour (3-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Jim Marron for land in Richland Township at $150/month (3-0)
- Approved HMGP County Commitment Letter (3-0)
- Approved contract with SOAR Pediatric Development Therapy at $25,000 annually (3-0)
- Approved hotel tax grants ($750 to East Brady, $3,500 to Wolfs Corners Fair) and $62,950 Q2 budget (2-1, Tharan no)
February 25, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several professional service agreements for legal, assessment, and mapping services. They also authorized a recycling program contract, a stormwater management review contract, and various personnel hires and promotions.
- Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2025 regarding Real Estate Tax Sale Law service (3-0)
- Approved assessment consultation agreement with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti at $225/hour (3-0)
- Approved Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as Bond Counsel for Courthouse Renovation Project (3-0)
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30/hour (3-0)
- Approved CYS legal counsel contract renewal with Logue & Urik, P.C. not to exceed $68,000 (3-0)
- Approved $6,267.25 grant application for Court Interpreter Services (3-0)
- Appointed Jake Bauer, Gennie Gerow, and Kinza Kashmiri to Tourist Promotion Committee (3-0)
- Approved contracts for Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling and EADS Group, Inc. (3-0)
February 25, 2025
The board approved the agenda and the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025. The board also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. Financial data was presented showing a portfolio balance of $28,661,853.00 as of January 31st.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
February 25, 2025
The Salary Board voted to abolish the full-time union position of Deputy Clerk of Courts Prothonotary effective March 14, 2025. The board also approved a temporary stipend for an employee working out of class.
- Abolished full-time union Deputy Clerk of Courts Prothonotary position effective 03/14/2025 (4-1)
- Approved $500 per pay stipend for Sherry Yates for working out of class from 02/18/2025 to 03/31/2025 (4-0)
February 25, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the January 28, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report, all without opposition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about two minutes. Commissioner Tharan asked if the percent of funding could be added to monthly reports, and Chief Clerk Frampton said she would look into it.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
February 25, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including resolutions, contracts, appointments, personnel changes, budget transfers, and the Central Accounting Report. Key approvals included a resolution for real estate tax sale services, an assessment consultation agreement, bond counsel for the courthouse renovation, and several other service contracts. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2025 for real estate tax sale personal service (3-0)
- Approved assessment consultation agreement with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti ($225/hr, 3-0)
- Approved Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as bond counsel for courthouse renovation (3-0)
- Approved GIS/mapping services agreement with Leah Smith ($30/hr, 3-0)
- Approved Children & Youth Services contract renewal with Logue & Urik, P.C. (up to $68,000, 3-0)
- Approved AOPC Court Interpreter Services Grant application ($6,267.25, 3-0)
- Approved appointments to Tourist Promotion Committee (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotions, new hires, and separations (3-0)
February 11, 2025
The Salary Board approved creating two part-time 911 Telecommunicator I positions and reclassified the Chief Deputy Register & Recorder from 70 to 75 hours per pay period. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Created part-time 911 Telecommunicator I position (48 hrs/pay, $12.86-$17.20/hr) (4-0)
- Created second part-time 911 Telecommunicator I position (48 hrs/pay, $12.86-$17.20/hr) (4-0)
- Abolished Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position (70 hrs/pay) (4-0)
- Created Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position (75 hrs/pay, $17.51-$21.89/hr) (4-0)
February 11, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 establishing a burn ban, a letter of support for Rail 66 County Trail's DCNR grant application, and the appointment of Sherry Kahle to the Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals. They also renewed the GIS software contract with ESRI for $12,285, approved multiple personnel actions including new hires and promotions, and approved budget transfers and the Central Accounting Report. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 – Burn Ban (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Rail 66 County Trail's DCNR grant application
- Appointed Sherry Kahle to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (term 1/28/2025–12/31/2027)
- Approved GIS contract renewal with ESRI for $12,285 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations
- Approved budget transfers for Jan 22–Feb 4, 2025
- Approved Central Accounting Report totaling $717,019.59 in general funds
February 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 establishing a burn ban and renewed a GIS software contract for $12,285.00. They also approved several personnel changes, budget transfers, and a letter of support for the Rail 66 County Trail grant application.
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 – Burn Ban (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for Rail 66 County Trail grant application
- Appointed Sherry Kahle to the Clarion County Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals
- Approved GIS software contract renewal with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for $12,285.00 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers for January 22 – February 4, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
February 11, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of two part-time 911 Telecommunicator I positions. The board also abolished one full-time Chief Deputy Register & Recorder position and created a new full-time Chief Deputy Register & Recorder position with increased hours.
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position, 48 hours per pay (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position, 48 hours per pay (4-0)
- Abolished Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position, 70 hours per pay (4-0)
- Created Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position, 75 hours per pay (4-0)
January 28, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 26, 2024. Members accepted the Employee Status Report, which detailed fund distributions and portfolio totals. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
January 28, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition and creation of several county positions to adjust employment status and pay scales. These changes affect the Mental Health and Drug Diversion (MHDD) office, the Public Defender's office, and the Probation office.
- Abolished full-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created part-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Assistant Public Defender NE/NU 7 position (4-0)
- Created full-time Assistant Public Defender Exempt 5 position (4-0)
- Abolished temporary part-time Probation Office Assistant position (4-0)
January 28, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 28, 2025. They will vote on Resolution No. 4 for the 2024 CDBG application, approve multiple grants and contracts including a $182,541.05 server networking infrastructure contract and a $111,504 juvenile probation grant, and act on numerous personnel items such as new hires, rate adjustments, and separations. They will also approve budget transfers totaling $15,806.16 and the central accounting report showing $1,025,950.59 in general funds.
- Resolution No. 4 of 2025 – 2024 CDBG Application Resolution
- Contract with Global Data Consultants for Server Networking Infrastructure at $182,541.05
- Juvenile Probation Services Grant Agreement, allotment $111,504.00
- Contract renewals with GDC IT Solutions: Cisco Duo ($12,720) and Microsoft 365 ($54,542.06)
- Personnel actions: new hires, rate adjustments, promotions, and separations in Corrections, Courts, and MHDD
January 28, 2025
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 28, 2025. The regular meeting includes approval of resolutions, grant agreements, contract renewals, personnel actions, and budget transfers. A public comment period is scheduled, including a question about the reassessment.
- Resolution No. 4 of 2025 – 2024 CDBG Application Resolution
- Juvenile Probation Services Grant Agreement: $111,504.00
- Contract with Global Data Consultants for Server Networking Infrastructure: $182,541.05
- Contract renewals with GDC IT Solutions: Cisco Duo $12,720.00, Microsoft 365 $54,542.06
- Budget transfers totaling $15,806.16
January 14, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, including courthouse software updates and waste management. They also confirmed appointments for the Airport and Industrial Development Authorities and approved a series of personnel hires and rate adjustments.
- Approved $6,288.20 software update agreement with Eastern Elevator (3-0)
- Approved waste management contract with Tri-County Industries at $174.95/month (3-0)
- Approved appointments and reappointments for Clarion County Airport Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointments and reappointments for Clarion County Industrial Development Authority (3-0)
- Approved $125/hour contract with Danielle Melillo, Inzana & Melillo, LLP for Conflict Counsel (3-0)
- Approved $646.16 tax assessment refund for Map # 17-010-030-000-00 (3-0)
- Approved a series of personnel hires, promotions, and rate adjustments (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers and the Central Accounting Report (3-0)
January 14, 2025
The Salary Board met on January 14, 2025, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved January 14, 2025 agenda
- Approved December 26, 2024 minutes
January 2, 2025 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. The board approved 2025 assignments, appointments, meeting schedules, and administrative items, all without opposition.
- Appointed Wayne Brosius as Chairman (3-0)
- Appointed Theodore Tharan as Vice-Chairman (2-0, Tharan abstained)
- Appointed Braxton White as Secretary (3-0)
- Approved commissioner board assignments for 2025 (3-0)
- Approved appointments: Chief Clerk Mindy Frampton, Deputy Chief Clerk Shelly Parkes, Solicitor Gabriel Fera PC (3-0)
- Approved 2025 banks of deposit (3-0)
- Approved 2025 meeting schedules for commissioners, salary board, work sessions, retirement board, board of inspectors, records improvement (3-0)
- Approved 2025 mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile (3-0)
January 2, 2025 Reorganization Meeting
The Board of Commissioners held a reorganization meeting to establish leadership roles, board assignments, and administrative schedules for 2025. The board approved appointments for the Chief Clerk, Deputy Chief Clerk, and County Solicitor, and designated the county's banks of deposit.
- Appointed Commissioner Brosius as Chairman (3-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Tharan as Vice-Chairman (2-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Commissioner White as Secretary (3-0)
- Approved 2025 board and department assignments for Commissioners (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Mindy L. Frampton (Chief Clerk), Shelly A. Parkes (Deputy Chief Clerk), and Gabriel Fera PC (County Solicitor) (3-0)
- Approved 2025 Banks of Deposit (3-0)
- Approved 2025 meeting schedules for Commissioners, Salary Board, Retirement Board, Board of Inspectors, and Records Improvement (3-0)
- Approved 2025 mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile (3-0)