Westmoreland public meetings in 2021

Retirement Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board is meeting to review the consultant's quarterly and year-to-date flash report, continue discussions on private debt, and consider a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. The agenda is otherwise routine, including public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Consideration of C-O-L-A for retirees
• Consultant's Flash Report QTD and YTD
• Continued introduction to private debt
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 26, 2021

The Retirement Board unanimously approved a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 4.6% for eligible retirees, with a 5-year amortization. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 4.6% COLA for eligible retirees with 5-year amortization (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will review several demolition contract awards and loan modification applications. The board will also consider the 2022 operating budget and a pension plan amendment.

• Demolition contracts for properties in Latrobe, Rostraver Township, and Harrison City
• Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Award for Pulmonary Institute at Redstone Highlands
• Loan modification applications for 1004 Edward St and 110 Jamment St
• Approval of 2022 Operating Budget
• Resolution to update pension plan provisions

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank board will meet to consider approving its 2022 operating budget, set board meeting dates for 2022, and hear reports on upcoming property acquisitions. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with public comment periods for agenda items and all topics.

• Consider approval of 2022 Operating Budget
• Consider approval of board meeting dates for 2022
• Executive Director report on upcoming property acquisitions
• Public comment periods for agenda items and all topics

Prison Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility. The board is scheduled to consider employment actions and discuss changes to the after-hours bond payment process.

• Employment actions from the County Correctional Facility
• Changes to the after-hours bond payment process
• Report from Adult Probation Office, Chief Leydig
• Report from County Correctional Facility, Warden Kline

Juvenile Detention 2021

The board will meet to conduct routine business, including a director's report and the consideration of minutes from the September 27, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comment under the Sunshine Act.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021
• Director's Report
• Public comment period

The board unanimously approved the September 27, 2021 meeting minutes. Director Nicole Kamer reported 8 admissions in November, 44% capacity, and 4 incident reports, including a fight and a mental health admission. The annual licensing inspection found no regulatory violations, with three plans of correction submitted. The board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a contract for new courthouse cameras, resolutions related to opioid settlement agreements, and approval of additional pay for certain employees. The meeting also includes a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act.

• Professional services agreement with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc. for $23,350 to add 12 cameras in the Old Courthouse with two years of Genetec Advantage Coverage
• Resolution #R-65-2021 authorizing settlement agreements with opioid distributors and manufacturers and agreeing to the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust
• Resolution #R-66-2021 approving additional half-time pay for Chief Deputies, Senior Executives, Department Heads, and Assistant Department Heads for March 18-27, 2020
• Purchase order with Hampton Office Products for $30,287.22 for meeting room seating under State Contract #4400016531

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Dagostino Electronic Services for $23,350 to install 12 new cameras in the Old Courthouse, including two years of Genetec Advantage Coverage. They also adopted Resolution R-65-2021 authorizing participation in opioid settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical companies and the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust, and Resolution R-66-2021 approving additional half-time pay for certain employees for March 18-27, 2020. A purchase order for $30,287.22 for meeting room seating was issued. No public comment was received.

• Approved $23,350 camera installation contract with Dagostino Electronic Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-65-2021 authorizing opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-66-2021 approving additional half-time pay for eligible employees (unanimous)
• Issued purchase order for $30,287.22 for meeting room seating

Salary Board 2021

The Salary Board is reviewing a 5.6% wage scale increase for all non-union staff effective January 1, 2022. The agenda also includes numerous proposals to abolish and create new positions with updated salary bases across several county departments.

• 5.6% wage scale increase for all non-union staff effective January 1, 2022
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible Telecommunication Officer Trainees in Department of Public Safety/911
• Extension of Westmoreland Manor sign-on bonus to June 30, 2022
• Creation of new Info Tech Administrator I position with a base of $40,407.33 per year
• Creation of new Director position in Tax Office with a base of $55,620.28 per year

The Westmoreland County Salary Board approved a 5.6% wage increase for all non-union staff effective January 1, 2022, and approved numerous position reclassifications and title changes across departments. Several motions for Controller's office positions failed due to split votes, while others passed. The board also tabled a $1,500 sign-on bonus for Telecommunication Officer Trainees and extended a similar bonus for Westmoreland Manor.

• Approved 5.6% wage increase for all non-union staff (unanimous)
• Tabled $1,500 sign-on bonus for Telecommunication Officer Trainees (unanimous)
• Extended sign-on bonus to June 30, 2022 for Westmoreland Manor (unanimous)
• Approved BH/DS position changes including abolishing and creating Accountant I, Info Tech, and Fiscal Officer roles (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's office position changes including abolishing and creating Lieutenant, Captain, and administrative roles (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Office director and deputy director reclassifications (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Surcharge creation of CAD and GIS Specialist positions (unanimous)
• Approved Court Admin and Domestic Relations hearing officer reclassifications (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider adopting its 2022 administrative budget of $1,522,815 and several resolutions related to its 401(k) plan, including adoption of the plan documents, a hardship distribution amendment, a participant loan program, and a rollover agreement. The board will also vote on contracts for bridge inspection, advertising, snow removal, cleaning, mowing, and architectural services.

• Adopt 2022 Administrative Budget of $1,522,815
• Resolution No. WCIDC-22-2021: adopt 401(k) Plan and Trust Documents effective Jan 1, 2022
• Resolution No. WCIDC-23-2021: hardship distribution amendment per Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
• Contract with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $11,000 for bridge inspection in Vandergrift
• Contract with Pittsburgh Business Times for $18,395 for 2022 advertising

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved its 2022 administrative budget of $1,522,815, contingent on county funding, and adopted a new 401(k) plan and trust documents effective January 1, 2022. The board also approved several contracts and bids, including bridge inspection services, advertising, winter management, cleaning, mowing, and architectural services. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Administrative Budget of $1,522,815 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. WCIDC-22-2021 for 401(k) Plan and Trust Documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. WCIDC-23-2021 for hardship distribution amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Participant Loan Program for 401(k) Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Services Rollover Agreement with Millennium Trust Company (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 proposal with GAI Consultants for bridge inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $18,395 contract with Pittsburgh Business Times for advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $689.50 per trip bid with Silvis Group for winter management (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing numerous departmental agreements ranging from aging services to child welfare. The agenda also includes several personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and retirements.

• Amendment to Clean-N-Shine LLC agreement for Aging Services totaling $632,016.00
• Primary Allocation for Community Mental Health Services in the amount of $744,030.00
• Agreement with Avanco International, Inc. for child accounting upgrades at $16,614.10
• Awarding of contract to Mullin and Lonergan Associates for consulting services up to $337,000.00
• Bid award to Kiski Valley Uniforms and Supply for Park Police uniforms in the amount of $5,692.00

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 county budget and tax levy, keeping the property tax rate unchanged at 21.49 mills. The board also approved numerous contracts, agreements, and personnel actions across county departments. Public comment focused on how to allocate $105 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, with many residents urging investment in housing, mental health, and healthcare.

• Adopted 2022 budget and tax levy at 21.49 mills, unchanged from 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3-2021 guaranteeing $5,083,000 in airport authority bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $4,072,853.93 Motorola radio maintenance agreement for ICORRS counties (unanimous)
• Approved $5,689,412.65 Motorola radio upgrade agreement for 2025-2029 (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year therapy services contract to AdvantageCare Rehabilitation for Westmoreland Manor (unanimous)
• Approved $337,000 consulting contract with Mullin and Lonergan Associates for housing programs (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 18 properties from Repository of Unsold Properties (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 tourism grants totaling over $600,000 to 44 organizations (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the Solicitor's recommendations on 26 exemption applications. The agenda includes a property refund for Map No. 46-22-00-0-097 and the presentation of 2022 public meeting dates. The board will also vote on two disabled veteran exemption applications.

• Consideration of 20 exemption applications for Southwest PA Railroad Company
• Consideration of 2 exemption applications for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
• Consideration of 2 exemption applications for Westmoreland Conservancy
• Consideration of exemption applications for Grace Collective Church, Inc. and Ligonier Valley Historical Society
• Board vote required for disabled veteran exemptions for Bertha L. Arvinger and Rachel L. Wedel

Prison Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to discuss personnel changes and facility operations. The board is considering recommending a request for proposals for inmate health care and medication services.

• Proposed hiring of Fallon McKlveen as Assistant Office Coordinator
• Proposed acceptance of Matthew Springer's resignation
• Discussion of an RFP for Inmate Health Care Services and Medication Assisted Treatment Services
• Discussion of changes to the after-hours bond payment process
• Discussion of chaplaincy services and prison training

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved several personnel actions, including hiring Michael F. Caruso for prison training and accepting resignations and a termination. The board also voted to recommend RFPs for inmate health care services (including medication-assisted treatment) and chaplain services. No motion was made on changes to the after-hours bond payment process.

• Approved hiring Michael F. Caruso for prison training (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Fallon McKlveen (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Matthew Springer and Trevor Fagan (unanimous)
• Accepted termination of Kody Piper (unanimous)
• Recommended RFP for inmate health care services with medication-assisted treatment option (unanimous)
• Recommended RFP for chaplain services (unanimous)
• Approved personnel performance actions (unanimous)
• No motion on after-hours bond payment process changes

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met to approve the minutes from its November 22, 2021 session. The primary action was the approval of the Final Certification of Election Results for the Municipal Election held on November 2, 2021, specifically for the positions of Judges of Election and Inspector of Election. The agenda included a standard public comment period under the Sunshine Act.

• Approval of minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting
• Final Certification of Election Results for Judges of Election
• Final Certification of Election Results for Inspector of Election

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the November 22 meeting and certified the final results of the November 2 municipal election for Judges and Inspectors of Election, noting a typographical correction. Public comment was heard from Ron Mozer about write-in votes, but no action was taken on his request.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of Nov. 2, 2021 election results for Judges and Inspectors of Election, with typographical correction (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the final certification of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results, with separate items for judges of election, inspector of election, and the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. The board will also consider pre-certification for judges and inspector, approve prior meeting minutes, and allow public comment.

• Final certification of election results for municipal election held Nov. 2, 2021
• Final certification for Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
• Pre-certification for Judges of Election and Inspector of Election
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 17, 2021 Election Board meeting
• Opportunity for public comment under Sunshine Act

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the final certification of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results, including the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, with exceptions for Judges of Election and Inspector of Election. The board also unanimously approved a recount of the results for the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and pre-certification of results for Judges of Election and Inspector of Election. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2021 Election Board meeting as presented.
• Approved final certification of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results, including Judge of Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, with exceptions for Judges of Election and Inspector of Election.
• Approved a recount of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results for the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
• Approved pre-certification of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results for Judges of Election and Inspector of Election.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:18pm.

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several items, including a lease extension for CASEWORKS, INC., multiple contract awards for building improvements, and a 2022 advertising contract. The board will also vote on a change order for storm water testing at Distribution Park North.

• 1-year lease extension for CASEWORKS, INC. for 31,922 SF in Building 203 at Jeannette Industrial Park, total lease payments $87,785.50
• Award quote to Crosby Garage Door Co. for $9,400 for truck restraint system and dock seals at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre
• Change Order #1 with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $14,400 for infiltration testing at Distribution Park North - Phase 2
• Award quotes to Silvis Group, Inc. for rubber mulch replacement ($8,798) and sidewalk replacement ($3,132) at District Court 10-3-05 in Washington Township
• Advertising contract with Tall Timber Group for $6,903 for 2022 print ads in BreakingGround and DEVELOPINGPittsburgh

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved the October minutes and six items: a one-year lease extension for CASEWORKS, Inc., a truck restraint system at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre, a change order for storm water testing at Distribution Park North, two contracts with Silvis Group for landscaping and sidewalk work at District Court 10-3-05, and a 2022 advertising contract with Tall Timber Group. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-21-2021: 1-year lease extension for CASEWORKS, Inc. at Building 203, Jeannette Industrial Park, $87,785.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded $9,400 quote to Crosby Garage Door Co. for truck restraint system at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $14,400 for infiltration testing at Distribution Park North (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,798 quote to Silvis Group, Inc. for rubber mulch replacement at District Court 10-3-05 (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,132 quote to Silvis Group, Inc. for sidewalk replacement at District Court 10-3-05 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,903 advertising contract with Tall Timber Group for 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of contracts and agreements, including medical services for the juvenile detention center, tax office printing, and numerous amendments to social service agreements. The agenda also includes proclamations, recognitions, and a public comment period.

• Agreement with Excela Health for juvenile detention medical services at $150 per physical, sick visit, or after-hours call
• Purchase order with United Graphics for 2022 Tax Office Statements in the amount of $7,316.12
• Electronic monitoring service agreement with monthly costs of $32,685.75 for equipment and $23,393.70 for monitoring
• Grant application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for $513,190 for adult probation/parole
• Multiple amendments to Area Agency on Aging agreements, including $235,620 additional for Excela Health Home Care and Hospice

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its November 8 meeting and pre-certifying the results of the November 2 municipal election, except for the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, Judges of Election, and Majority and Minority Inspectors. The board will also ratify Election Bureau staff and temporary assignments for the official recount of the Commonwealth Court judge race, which began November 17 at the courthouse. Public comment is invited under the Sunshine Act.

• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting
• Pre-certification of municipal election results with exceptions for Commonwealth Court judge, judges of election, and inspectors
• Ratification of staff for official recount of Commonwealth Court judge race
• Recount commenced November 17, 2021 at 8:30am at Westmoreland County Courthouse

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the pre-certification of the November 2, 2021 municipal election results, with exceptions for judges and inspectors of election. The board also ratified election bureau staff to perform the official recount of the Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania race, which began that day. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 3:03pm.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved pre-certification of Nov. 2, 2021 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Ratified election bureau staff for official recount of Judge of Commonwealth Court race (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will consider approving several demolition contracts, an amended budget, and a resolution to apply for an EPA grant. The board will also receive updates on the pension plan and the Derry Business Park project.

• Contract award to Lutterman Excavating for $5,800 at 313 East 1st Avenue, Derry Borough (contingent on SHPO clearance)
• Contract award to Lutterman Excavating for $6,999 at 15 Penn Street, Manor Borough (contingent on SHPO clearance)
• Contract award to Ritenour & Sons for $22,000 at 326 & 337 ½ Longfellow Street, Vandergrift Borough (contingent on SHPO clearance)
• Contract award to Lutterman Excavating for $16,600 at 806 Wylie Avenue & 909 Scott Avenue, City of Jeannette
• Resolution 2021-04 to authorize submission of US EPA grant request

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank board is meeting to approve minutes and financials, hear the executive director's report on impact projects, and receive updates on a private tax sale. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of previous month's financials
• Impact Project Updates: Anchor Building, Vandergrift
• Impact Project Updates: Advance Furniture Building, Greensburg
• Impact Project Updates: Royer's Building, Greensburg
• Private tax sale update

Records Improvement Committee 2021

The committee is meeting to discuss the balance of the Records Improvement Fund and document storage. The body will also review an invoice from eDocs Technologies, LLC and a mobile application upgrade for CivicPlus.

• Balance of the Records Improvement Fund account
• Document storage
• Invoice from eDocs Technologies, LLC
• CivicPlus Mobile Application upgrade

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections is meeting to continue the canvass of mail-in and absentee ballots that were set aside due to declaration issues, markings, or lack of secrecy envelopes. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its October 21 meeting and may add new agency business to the agenda. Public comment is invited under the Sunshine Act.

• Continue canvass of mail-in and absentee ballots set aside for declaration issues, markings, or lack of secrecy envelopes
• Consider approval of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting
• Opportunity for public comment under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act
• Consider approval of adding a matter of agency business to the agenda

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met to continue the canvass of mail-in, absentee, and provisional ballots from the November 2, 2021 municipal election. The board rejected 14 ballots with secrecy envelope markings, 78 with incomplete declarations, and 12 provisional ballots without secrecy envelopes, while permitting 10, 20, and 5 ballots respectively to be counted. It also approved allowing the Election Bureau to remain open until 5pm for voters with identification issues to present ID, and to count provisional ballots if proper identification is provided by that time.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Rejected 14 ballots with secrecy envelope markings; counted 10
• Counted 10 ballots in sealed secrecy envelopes from segregated no-envelope group
• Rejected 78 ballots with incomplete declarations; counted 20
• Rejected 12 provisional ballots without secrecy envelopes; counted 5
• Approved Election Bureau staff contacting voters with ID issues (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bureau open until 5pm on 11/8 (unanimous)
• Approved counting provisional ballots if ID presented by 5pm (unanimous)

Retirement Board 2021

The board will review the manager's report from Gridiron Partners and a consultant report. The consultant report includes an introduction to private debt and a third quarter update.

• Manager Report from Mike Schneck of Gridiron Partners
• Consultant Report on Private Debt
• 3rd Quarter Update

The Retirement Board meeting on October 26, 2021, was largely procedural. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 28, 2021 Special Meeting. Presentations were given by Gridiron Partners and consultants, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 Special Meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Board will consider several contract awards for demolition services and an option agreement for Westmoreland Business and Research Park, Phase II Lot 22. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel policy amendments and healthcare renewal.

• Option Agreement for Westmoreland Business and Research Park, Phase II Lot 22
• Contract award to Lutterman Excavation for demolition at 334 Harrison Avenue
• Contract award to Lutterman Excavation for demolition at 30 South Broadway Street
• Approval of auditing services contract for 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Adoption of public comment policy and procedures

Land Bank

The Board will review previous monthly financials and consider entering into a contract for auditing services covering 2021 through 2023. The meeting also includes consideration of a resolution to adopt procedures for public comment.

• Approval of previous month’s financials
• Contract for auditing services for 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Resolution adopting public comment policy and procedures

Prison Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Prison Board is meeting to discuss personnel changes and facility contracts. The board will consider a recommendation to extend the Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) agreement with updated rates and services. Other items include hiring, resignations, and terminations of correctional facility employees.

• Consider extension of Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) agreement with minimum annual guarantee increase to $530,000.00
• Consider hiring Andrew Roscoe and Dwayne Smith
• Consider resignations of Scott Dixon and Blake Roble
• Consider terminations of Jessica Donitzen and Phong Tran
• Consider recommendation for Bid 21-35 for Chaplain services

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved hiring Andrew Roscoe and Dwayne Smith, accepted resignations of Scott Dixon and Blake Roble, and accepted terminations of Jessica Donitzen and Phong Tran. The board also voted to reject Bid 21-35 for Chaplain Services and to extend the agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation. All votes were unanimous. The meeting included reports on prison population, recidivism, and program statistics.

• Approved hiring Andrew Roscoe and Dwayne Smith (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Scott Dixon and Blake Roble (unanimous)
• Accepted terminations of Jessica Donitzen and Phong Tran (unanimous)
• Rejected Bid 21-35 for Chaplain Services (unanimous)
• Extended agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Probation/Parole Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a major amendment to the prison communications agreement with Global Tel*Link and service agreements for behavioral health and adult probation. The board will also hear public comment and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Amendment to Global Tel*Link prison contract: 1:1 tablet ratio, video visitation, $0.21/min calls, $6.95 APOC, 85% commission, MAG increase to $530,000, 2-year extension
• Agreement with Achieva Support for early intervention services: $395,651 (DHS $356,086, County $39,565)
• Agreement with eDocs Technologies for intellectual disabilities consulting: $29,798 (DHS $28,396, County $1,402)
• Letter of agreement with SPHS CARE Center for adult probation services, Jan 1 2022 - Dec 31 2023

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts, including a major amendment to the prison's Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation. The amendment increases the tablet-to-inmate ratio to 1:1, adds video visitation and secure messaging, adjusts call rates to FCC requirements, and extends the agreement by two years. Other approvals included agreements for adult probation and behavioral health services.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with The CARE Center Inc. d/b/a SPHS CARE Center for adult probation services (unanimous)
• Approved eDocs Technologies, LLC agreement for $29,798.00 for intellectual disabilities consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Achieva Support agreement for $395,651.00 for early intervention services (unanimous)
• Approved Thirteenth Amendment to Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation for prison services (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board will consider multiple personnel actions, including abolishing and creating positions across departments, approving a self-scheduling program and retention plan for Westmoreland Manor, and increasing on-call reimbursement rates. The agenda includes specific salary changes and effective dates for each action.

• Abolish 9 Restorative Prog Aide positions at Westmoreland Manor (CNA, $17.00/hr) and 6 Unit Asst Trainee Temp positions ($11.40/hr), effective 10/25/21
• Create 1 CO/Front Desk position at the Prison (NCO, $23.75/hr) and 1 Asst. Office Coord (X6-1, $26,607.24/yr), effective 10/25/21
• Increase on-call/delegate reimbursement rates: weekdays $25 to $50, weekends $40 to $80, holidays $60 to $120, projected cost $65,710
• Approve Westmoreland Manor self-scheduling program and retention plan funded by American Rescue Plan Act and Provider Relief Fund, no cost to County
• Create 1 Quality Assurance Mgr position in County Info Systems (XE-33, $80,698.61/yr) and abolish old one (XE-4, $60,470.87/yr), effective 10/4/21

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including a self-scheduling program and retention plan for Westmoreland Manor staff, increased on-call reimbursement rates for BH/DS, and numerous position abolitions and creations across county departments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2021 with corrections to BHDS positions (unanimous)
• Approved Self-Scheduling Program and Retention Plan for Existing Staff at Westmoreland Manor (unanimous)
• Approved On-Call/Delegate Reimbursement Rate increase for BH/DS: weekdays $25 to $50, weekends $40 to $80, holidays $60 to $120 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Probation: abolish 1 Deputy Director, create 1 Deputy Director at new base XD-48 (unanimous)
• Approved Courts: create 1 temporary Court Assistant at $25.86/hr, max 1000 hrs/yr (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Relations: abolish and create Customer Service Rep and Program Training Coord positions with step increases (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bureau/County Info Systems: abolish and create Quality Assurance Mgr, moving position to County Info Systems Dept (unanimous)
• Approved Westmoreland Manor: abolish 9 Restorative Prog Aides, 6 Unit Asst Trainee Temps, 1 Director of Case Mgmt; create 1 Director of Case Mgmt with new base NS80-20 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several items at its October 21, 2021 meeting, including an oil and gas lease for 377 acres, a consulting contract for the Westmoreland Airpark, a contract extension for the ENGAGE! program, and bids for construction projects in South Greensburg and Jeannette. All items are up for approval.

• Oil and Gas Lease with Olympus Energy LLC for ~377 acres at Westmoreland Business and Research Park (Washington and Upper Burrell Townships)
• Proposal from Triad Engineering, Inc. for $3,750 for consulting services at Westmoreland Airpark (Unity Township)
• Fourth Addendum to SPC Contract 19-12(i) for ENGAGE! Program, extending through June 30, 2022 for $14,400
• Bid award to ArTECH Group, LLC for $277,700 for South Greensburg Commons Entrance Stairs & Ramp Project
• Bid award to Straw Construction Co, Inc. for $167,100 for South Greensburg Commons Stormwater Conveyance Improvement Project

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved an oil and gas lease with Olympus Energy LLC for about 377 acres at the Westmoreland Business and Research Park, plus several construction contracts and service agreements. All actions were approved as recommended by the executive director.

• Approved oil and gas lease with Olympus Energy LLC for ~377 acres at Westmoreland Business and Research Park (unanimous)
• Approved $3,750 proposal from Triad Engineering for consulting at Westmoreland Airpark (unanimous)
• Approved $14,400 addendum to SPC Contract 19-12(i) for ENGAGE! Program extension (unanimous)
• Awarded $277,700 bid to ArTECH Group for South Greensburg Commons entrance stairs & ramp project (unanimous)
• Awarded $167,100 bid to Straw Construction for South Greensburg Commons stormwater project (unanimous)
• Awarded $174,553 bid to Moret Construction for Jeannette Industrial Park Tenant Space 100B improvements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including multiple service agreements for behavioral health, aging services, and prison operations, as well as personnel actions and amendments to federal grant programs. The agenda includes routine approvals, contract awards, and a tax assessment settlement. Public comment is scheduled under the Sunshine Act.

• Agreement with Clean-N-Shine LLC for $604,800 for personal care services
• Amendment to Westmoreland Community Action agreement, new total $959,484
• Award of fire protection system re-bid to Vrabel Plumbing for $201,200
• Intergovernmental Transfer of $8,175,200 for Westmoreland Manor
• Tax assessment settlement for property in Youngwood Borough, assessed value $49,780 for 2021

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an $8,175,200.00 intergovernmental transfer to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Westmoreland Manor, along with a related agreement with PACAH for an estimated $14,392,297.00 in access-to-care payments. The board also approved numerous contracts, personnel actions, and budget amendments. A proposed one-year extension of a card access system agreement with Morocco Electric Inc. failed due to no motion being made.

• Approved Resolution R-61-2021 authorizing $8,175,200.00 intergovernmental transfer for Westmoreland Manor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-62-2021 with PACAH for estimated $14,392,297.00 access-to-care payment (unanimous)
• Approved $201,200.00 bid to Vrabel Plumbing for fire protection system re-bid (unanimous)
• Approved $604,800.00 agreement with Clean-N-Shine LLC for personal care services (unanimous)
• Approved $1,082,842.00 agreement with Wesley Family Services for behavioral health services (unanimous)
• Approved $150.00/day agreement with Lehigh County for housing youthful offenders (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000.00 license agreement with Cyril H. Wecht for coroner's office use (unanimous)
• Park Police card access system extension with Morocco Electric failed (no motion made)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative tasks for the upcoming November 2, 2021 municipal election. They will consider approving the minutes from their October 13 meeting, approve the Machine Inspector list, and ratify a list of individuals to serve as drop box monitors at the courthouse lobby. The meeting also includes an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of Machine Inspector list for November 2, 2021 Municipal Election
• Ratification of 19 individuals as Courthouse Lobby Drop Box Monitors
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. They also approved the Machine Inspector list for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election and ratified 19 individuals to serve as Courthouse Lobby Drop Box Monitors. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Machine Inspector list for November 2, 2021 Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Ratified 19 Courthouse Lobby Drop Box Monitors (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and consider several administrative items for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election. These include authorizing individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes, approving drop box locations and times, assigning temporary staff to watch drop boxes, and approving a provisional ballot counting board.

• Authorize Scott Ross, Greg McCloskey, Sandy Koluder, Carl Watson, Jessica Goughnour, Brenda Bedont, Wilson Ragen, Theresa Adamcyzk, and Greg Kline to retrieve ballots from drop boxes.
• Approve drop box locations and times, including the Westmoreland County Courthouse Lobby (2 North Main Street, Greensburg) and satellite sites at Westmoreland County Community College campuses, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, and Adult Probation Sub-Office.
• Approve temporary assignments to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots, including Frank Ruby, Mary Hartman, Fred Collins, and others.
• Approve a provisional ballot counting board to begin November 5, 2021, including Nancy Bickus-Neel, Jamison Beard, Richard Neel, and others.
• Public comment opportunity under the Sunshine Act.

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from September 30, 2021, and authorized specific individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes, watch deployed drop boxes, and count provisional ballots for the November 2, 2021 municipal election. The board also approved the drop box locations, dates, and times for the election.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized 9 individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes (unanimous)
• Approved drop box locations, dates, and times for November 2, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Authorized 16 individuals to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots (unanimous)
• Authorized 16 individuals to review and count provisional ballots starting November 5, 2021 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider approving several contracts, including environmental assessments, architectural services, and a brush hogging bid, as well as a grant application and changes to its insurance coverage. The board will also vote on entering a new insurance pool and accepting new insurance policies.

• Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $3,500 for Distribution Park North Phase 2
• Change Order with Morris Knowles for $1,500 increase for Washington Township District Magistrates office
• Non-Exclusive Right of Entry agreement with DQE Communications LLC for fiber optic cables in Technology Park II
• Agreement with Design 3 Architecture for $17,000 for restroom installation at Jeannette Industrial Park 100B
• Bid with Bruno A. Holnaider II Construction for $11,193 for brush hogging at multiple industrial parks

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved all 11 agenda items, including a Phase 1 environmental assessment, a change order, a fiber optic license agreement, architectural contracts, a brush hogging bid, a grant application, and a switch to a new insurance pool with cost savings. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment with GAI Consultants ($3,500)
• Approved change order with Morris Knowles (+$1,500 for storm water plan)
• Approved fiber optic license agreement with DQE Communications
• Approved architectural services agreement with Design 3 Architecture ($17,000)
• Approved brush hogging bid to Bruno A. Holnaider II Construction ($11,193)
• Approved architectural services proposal with Canzian/Johnston & Associates ($13,700)
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-20-2021 for R.K. Mellon Foundation grant application
• Approved insurance changes: cancelled GPP policy, accepted tail coverage, entered MRM pool, accepted new insurance proposals

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of routine administrative items, including contract approvals, grant applications, and personnel actions. The agenda includes multiple agreements for behavioral health, children's services, and other county departments, as well as proclamations and service awards. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Workers compensation insurance renewal with Housing and Redevelopment Insurance Exchange for $995,899
• Grant application to PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency for $375,000 for victim services
• Contract amendments for behavioral health services, including $814,040 additional for Southwest Behavioral Care
• Purchase of service agreements with six counties for juvenile detention at $199/day and shelter at $190/day
• Emergency contract with Huckestein Mechanical for $38,995 for control system upgrade

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved an emergency contract with Huckestein Mechanical for $38,995 to upgrade the heating and cooling control system at the Juvenile Services Center, with Commissioner Cerilli Thrasher voting against. The board also approved numerous routine items including personnel actions, service agreements, and tax assessment settlements. A proposed amendment with Threshold, Inc. for behavioral health services was tabled.

• Approved emergency Resolution #R-57-2021 for $38,995 HVAC control system upgrade at Juvenile Services Center (2-1)
• Tabled amendment with Threshold, Inc. for behavioral health services
• Approved $995,899 workers compensation insurance policy for one year
• Approved $375,000 grant application for 'Total Response' victim services
• Approved $260,046 Juvenile Probation Grant in Aid agreement
• Approved $144,040 iasWorld maintenance renewal with Tyler Technologies
• Approved $17,528.76 bid for casebinders to Avail Business
• Approved 2021 budget amendments and multiple board appointments

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes, polling place changes, and staffing for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election. The board will also set dates for official counting, provisional ballot review, and mail-in/absentee ballot processing.

• Polling place change: North Huntingdon 1-1 from Westmoreland City VFD to Westmoreland City PM Church (permanent)
• Polling place change: Unity Township-Whitney from Whitney Hostetter VFD to Living Hope Church (permanent)
• Polling place change: West Leechburg from Borough Building to Fireman's Recreation Hall (permanent)
• Approval of Election Bureau staff for official count starting Nov. 5
• Approval of Provisional Board to convene Nov. 5 at 9:00am

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved three permanent polling place changes for the November 2, 2021 municipal election, including moves for North Huntingdon 1-1, Unity Township-Whitney, and West Leechburg. The board also approved staffing and scheduling for the official count, provisional board, and mail-in/absentee ballot pre-canvassing and canvassing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved polling place change for North Huntingdon 1-1 to Westmoreland City PM Church (unanimous)
• Approved polling place change for Unity Township-Whitney to Living Hope Church (unanimous)
• Approved polling place change for West Leechburg to Fireman's Recreation Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bureau staff to conduct official count starting Nov. 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Provisional Board to convene Nov. 5, 2021 at 9:00am (unanimous)
• Approved pre-canvassing of mail-in/absentee ballots starting Nov. 2, 2021 at 7:00am (unanimous)
• Approved canvassing of mail-in/absentee ballots after polls close on Nov. 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Retirement Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to review a consultant's report regarding the manager search. The board will consider potential action based on the results of that search.

• Consultant’s report on Manager Search
• Potential Action on results of search

The Westmoreland Retirement Board met in a special session and unanimously approved the minutes from August 31, 2021. After a consultant's report on the manager search, the board voted unanimously to invest $10 million with WCM, following the consultants' recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $10M investment with WCM (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority board will consider several agreements and contracts, including a demolition contract for properties in Monessen and grant agreements for housing and county services. The board will also hold an executive session on a personnel matter and consider a public comment policy.

• Consider approval of DemoFund contract award to American Demolition for 533 Ontario Street, 502-504 and 506-508 Third Street in Monessen
• Consider approval of PHARE RTT 2020 Homeownership Program Grant Agreement with PHFA
• Consider approval of FY 2021-2022 Act 137 Service Agreement with County
• Consider approval of Countywide Demo 21-22 Subrecipient Agreement
• Executive session on Communications Associate position

Land Bank

The Board will meet to approve August 2021 financials and review the Executive Director's report. The meeting includes a proposal for a formal public comment policy.

• Approval of August 2021 Financials
• Consideration of Public Comment Policy

Prison Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Prison Board is meeting to discuss personnel changes and service contracts. Key items include a proposed agreement for chaplaincy services and revisions to the Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) contract.

• Proposed month-to-month agreement with Jim Badamo for chaplaincy services at ≤$1,700/month
• Proposed re-advertising of Request for Proposals for Chaplain Services (Bid 21-35)
• Proposed GTL contract revisions including a 1:1 tablet:inmate ratio and a $472,000 annual guarantee
• Proposed reduction of local and intrastate call rates from $0.30/min to $0.21/min
• Personnel actions regarding the resignations of Yolanda Bevan and Jinia Mondol, and retirement of Robert Brum

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved several personnel actions, including promoting David Mooney to full-time, accepting resignations and a retirement, and offering a month-to-month chaplaincy contract. They also created a new payroll position and authorized contract negotiations with GTL for FCC compliance. A motion to negotiate with GTL on proposed revisions failed.

• Approved promotion of David Mooney from part-time to full-time (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Yolanda Bevan and Jinia Mondol (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Robert Brum Field (unanimous)
• Approved month-to-month chaplaincy agreement with Jim Badamo at ≤$1,700/month (unanimous)
• Authorized re-advertising RFP for chaplain services (Bid 21-35) (unanimous)
• Motion to negotiate with GTL on proposed revisions failed (no motion)
• Created new payroll position at correctional facility (~$4,435 plus benefits) (unanimous)
• Authorized Solicitor to negotiate GTL contracts for FCC compliance (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention 2021

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board is meeting to consider issuing a request for proposals for medical services at the Westmoreland County Youth Services Center. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and may enter executive session. Public comment is offered at the start of the meeting.

• Consider recommendation to issue RFP for Medical Services at Westmoreland County Youth Services Center
• Consider approval of minutes from June 28, 2021
• Opportunity for public comment under Sunshine Act
• Possible executive session and addition of agency business to agenda

The board unanimously approved the June 28, 2021 meeting minutes. Director Nicole Kamer reported 12 admissions in August, 35% capacity, and 6 incident reports including ER visits and fights. Three new operations managers were hired, and masks were reinstated for residents. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and entering executive session.

• Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvened in public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract awards, including printing election ballots, a software and hardware maintenance agreement, and a retaining wall rehabilitation project at Twin Lakes Park. They will also ratify a tractor purchase and authorize grant application documents for a trail project.

• Award Group I ballot printing bid to William Penn Printing for $20,125.00 (Bid 21-34)
• Maintenance agreement with Kronos Incorporated for timekeeping software and 14 biometric clocks, total $11,090.89
• Award Twin Lakes Park Lower Retaining Wall and Walkway Rehabilitation to Sanner Masonry & Excavation for $392,937.10 (Bid 21-32)
• Ratify purchase order with Golden Eagle Equipment for a Kubota tractor for Mammoth Park, $51,054.00
• Authorize submission of supplemental information for Five Star Trail Relocation Project grant application to PA DCNR

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and resolutions. They awarded a $392,937.10 bid to Sanner Masonry & Excavation for the Twin Lakes Park Lower Retaining Wall and Walkway Rehabilitation, funded by the 2019 Bond. They also approved a $20,125.00 bid to William Penn Printing for election ballots and supplies, a $11,090.89 maintenance agreement with Kronos Incorporated for software and time clocks, and a $51,054.00 purchase order for a Kubota tractor for Mammoth Park. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute supplemental information forms for the Five Star Trail Relocation Project grant application with PA DCNR.

• Approved $392,937.10 bid to Sanner Masonry & Excavation for Twin Lakes Park wall and walkway rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $20,125.00 bid to William Penn Printing for election ballots and supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $11,090.89 maintenance agreement with Kronos Incorporated for software and time clocks (unanimous)
• Ratified $51,054.00 purchase order for Kubota tractor for Mammoth Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #R-56-2021 authorizing Chairman to execute supplemental forms for Five Star Trail grant (unanimous)

Retirement Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board will review reports from asset managers and a consultant. The primary decision involves allocating proceeds from the liquidation of CCA Gold I. The board will also consider a contract with Rigrodsky Law to serve as securities litigation counsel.

• Decision on allocation of available proceeds from liquidation on CCA Gold I
• Consideration of Contract with Rigrodsky Law to serve as Securities Litigation Counsel
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2021 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2021 special meeting

The Retirement Board approved investing available proceeds from the CCA Gold I liquidation into the Newton Real Return Strategy, pending further consultant information. It also authorized Gallagher to search for a replacement for Columbus Macro and accepted a contract with Rigrodsky Law as Securities Litigation Counsel, with an amendment recommending the contract to the Board of Commissioners pending legal review. Minutes from the April 27 and June 1, 2021 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 and June 1, 2021 special meeting
• Approved investing CCA Gold I liquidation proceeds into Newton Real Return Strategy
• Authorized Gallagher to search for a replacement for Columbus Macro
• Accepted Rigrodsky Law contract as Securities Litigation Counsel, amended to recommend to Board of Commissioners pending legal review

Prison Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Prison Board is meeting to discuss staffing changes and service agreements for the County Correctional Facility. Key items include a temporary free video visitation program and the solicitation of new chaplaincy services.

• Ratification of 12th Amendment to Global Tel*Link Corporation agreement for free video visits at $0.60 per minute, funded by the Inmate Welfare fund
• Recommendation to post an RFP for Chaplain and Religious support services with a 1-year agreement
• Termination of professional service agreement with Nicholas Borgfeldt for chaplaincy services effective September 23, 2021
• Hiring of Jinia Kelly, Andrew Roscoe, Blake Roble, and Scott Pasqualino
• Resignations of Jacob Holden and Mandi Downs

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved a 12th amendment to the GTL Master Services Agreement for a free video visitation program from September 1 to December 31, 2021, with the county paying $0.60 per minute from the Inmate Welfare Fund. The board also hired four new employees, accepted resignations, terminated a chaplaincy agreement, and recommended an RFP for chaplain services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Probation/Parole Report (unanimous)
• Hired Jinia Kelly, Andrew Roscoe, Blake Roble, Scott Pasqualino (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Jacob Holden and Mandi Downs (unanimous)
• Accepted termination of chaplaincy agreement with Nicholas Borgfeldt (unanimous)
• Ratified 12th amendment to GTL agreement for free video visits (unanimous)
• Ratified recommendation for RFP for chaplain services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including awarding a $50,071.96 contract for election ballot printing to William Penn Printing. They also approved agreements for housing youthful offenders, a lease termination with Sprint/T-Mobile, a free video visitation program for inmates, a prison chiller replacement, and food assistance program agreements. The board approved amendments to the 2021 budget.

• Awarded Group II ballot printing contract to William Penn Printing for $50,071.96 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City Mission-Living Stones for housing youthful offenders at $325/day (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile detention services agreement with Jefferson County, OH at $205/day (unanimous)
• Approved record access agreements for three entities (unanimous)
• Approved lease termination with Sprint/T-Mobile for 911 Public Safety Road site (unanimous)
• Approved 12th amendment to GTL contract for free video visitation for inmates (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for prison chiller replacement at $10,274 (unanimous)
• Approved TEFAP agreements with PA Dept. of Agriculture and Westmoreland County Food Bank (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Board will review financial reports and a mortgage modification for Shirley Linsenbigler and Brian Mears. The meeting includes discussions on awarding several demolition and DEMOFund contracts in Greensburg, Export Borough, and Sewickley Township.

• Mortgage Modification - Shirley Linsenbigler/Brian Mears
• DEMOFund contract award at 125-127 South Pennsylvania Ave, City of Greensburg
• Demolition contracts for 530 Jack Street, 533 Delbene Way, and 537 Delbene Way, City of Greensburg
• Demolition contract for 3898 Cleveland Street, Export Borough
• Demolition contract for 312 Almond St, Sewickley Township

Land Bank

The Board will review July 2021 financial reports and receive an update on new member communities, including the City of Monessen and Monessen School District. The meeting also includes property updates and reports on recent visits and committee meetings.

• Approval of July 2021 Financial Reports
• New Land Bank membership for City of Monessen and Monessen School District
• Property updates

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Westmoreland County Local Emergency Planning Committee held a routine meeting on August 17, 2021. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including the approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and membership updates. No specific decisions, contracts, or new ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Review of SARA Title Plans & Chemical Fees Report
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Membership updates
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a solicitors report that includes multi-year agreements for behavioral health and developmental services, totaling approximately $3.1 million. The agenda also features the approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreements for street reconstruction and barrier removal across various municipalities, with no direct cost to the county. Additionally, the board is addressing personnel actions, including new hires and resignations, and approving a bid for the transportation of human remains.

• Approval of behavioral health agreements with providers like Passavant Memorial Homes ($828,378) and Regional Integrated Human Services ($549,417).
• Award of a $122,500 bid to Professional Cremation Services for transporting human remains.
• Approval of CDBG subrecipient agreements for street reconstruction and storm water facilities in boroughs like Export, Donegal, and Trafford.
• Authorization of a $26,800 professional services agreement with Mackin Engineering for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail extension.
• Personnel actions including the hiring of 17 new employees and the resignation of 19 staff members.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority to issue up to $60 million in tax-exempt bonds to refund prior bonds for Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare. The board also approved numerous contracts, including a $112,200 election services agreement with Election Systems & Software, a $361,579.63 guide rail replacement bid, and a $122,500 bid for transporting human remains. Public comment focused on ARP fund priorities, with many residents urging investment in mental health, housing, and healthcare.

• Approved $60M bond refunding for Redstone SeniorCare (unanimous)
• Approved $112,200 election services agreement with ES&S (unanimous)
• Awarded guide rail replacement bid to Pennline Services for $361,579.63
• Awarded human remains transport bid to Professional Cremation Services for $122,500
• Approved $26,800 design contract for Westmoreland Heritage Trail extension
• Approved $14,305.40 emergency sinkhole repair contract with Latrobe Excavating
• Approved $1,350,375.42 change order for road resurfacing (Tresco Paving)
• Approved 2021-2022 human services plan and budget amendments (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is considering a three-year lease for approximately 55,019 square feet of space in Building 108 at Jeannette Industrial Park. The board is also reviewing an agreement with West Media Group for professional services.

• Resolution No. WCIDC-19-2021: Lease Agreement with FC Meyer Packaging LLC totaling $523,230.69 over three years
• Agreement with West Media Group in the amount of $6,555 for professional services

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved a three-year lease with FC Meyer Packaging LLC for 55,019 square feet in Building 108 at the Jeannette Industrial Park, totaling $523,230.69 in lease payments. The board also approved a $6,555 agreement with West Media Group for design and printing of the 2020 Annual Report, and approved the July 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved lease agreement with FC Meyer Packaging LLC for 55,019 SF in Building 108, Jeannette Industrial Park, 3-year term, $523,230.69 total (unanimous)
• Approved $6,555 agreement with West Media Group for annual report design and printing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention 2021

The agenda for the June 28, 2021 Juvenile Detention Board meeting is not available. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed items for public consideration.

The Juvenile Detention Board met on June 28, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the March 28, 2021 meeting. The board heard the Director's Report, which noted 10 admissions in May 2021, 73% capacity, and 19 incident reports. Four youth workers were hired, and no residents tested positive for COVID-19 in May. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Report from Adult Probation, Deputy Chief Leydig
• Report from County Correctional Facility, Warden Kline
• Approval of June 28, 2021 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved the hiring of Holli Stiltenpole and Scott Dixon, accepted resignations from Matthew Bodnar and Nolan Fraicola, and voted to ask the salary board to create a Support Officer 8 position for the prison lobby. The board also passed a motion requesting the County Solicitor investigate enforcement of administrative court orders pertaining to the prison and Prison Board. All other actions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Holli Stiltenpole (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Scott Dixon (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Matthew Bodnar and Nolan Fraicola (unanimous)
• Approved motion to ask salary board to consider creating Support Officer 8 position for prison lobby (unanimous)
• Approved motion to request County Solicitor investigate enforcement of administrative court orders pertaining to prison and Prison Board (majority vote)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board will consider a wide-ranging set of personnel actions, including creating and abolishing numerous positions across county departments, adjusting pay grades, and implementing new bonus programs at Westmoreland Manor. The agenda includes amendments to the Manor's sign-on bonus, a new pick-up shift bonus, and an overtime rule change for Assistant Directors of Nursing. Most changes are effective July 19, 2021, and many new positions are noted as 90% state-funded.

• Amend Westmoreland Manor sign-on bonus to match local LTC facilities and accelerate payment schedule
• Create pick-up shift bonus for Manor staff in Nursing and Dietary
• Include Assistant DONs in supervisor overtime rule (double time for covering 4+ hours)
• Create 5 Caseworker I and 5 Caseworker II positions in Children's Bureau due to state regulation changes
• Reclassify multiple IT positions, including creating Mgr. Social Communications ($77,239.33/yr) and abolishing Sr. Project Leader II ($74,967.73/yr)

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved amended Sign On and new Pick Up Shift Bonuses, plus a revised overtime rule for Westmoreland Manor. The board also approved numerous position abolishments and creations across county departments, including BH/DS, County Info Systems, Park Police, Children's Bureau, Juvenile Detention, Manor, Juvenile Probation, Public Defender, and Coroner. A Controller's office proposal to reclassify and increase several positions failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved amended Sign On Bonus, new Pick Up Shift Bonus, and revised ADON overtime rule at Westmoreland Manor (unanimous).
• Approved BH/DS position changes: abolished 6 positions, created 6 (unanimous).
• Approved County Info Systems changes: abolished 10 positions, created 11 (unanimous).
• Approved Park Police changes: abolished 5 positions, created 5 with increased duties (unanimous).
• Approved Children's Bureau changes: abolished 1, created 13 (unanimous).
• Approved Juvenile Detention: created 3 Operations Manager positions (unanimous).
• Approved Manor: created 6 Nurse's Aide Trainee positions (unanimous).
• Denied Controller's proposal to reclassify and increase 4 positions (motion failed 2-2).

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is considering several items, including a lease extension for Watt Fuel Cell Corp., a land purchase by an affiliate of AL. NEYER, LLC, and contracts for surveying and architectural services. The board will also vote on a highway use agreement with PennDot and Sewickley Township.

• Resolution WCIDC-16-2021: 1-year lease extension for Watt Fuel Cell Corp. at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, $127,247.25 total lease payments
• Surveying proposal with Barry E Sakal Land Surveying for $2,500 at Mt. Pleasant Glass Center
• Resolution WCIDC-17-2021: Amends option agreement to allow AL. NEYER, LLC to purchase Lot 3 at Commerce Crossing via affiliate Commerce Crossing Industrial I, LLC
• Resolution WCIDC-18-2021: Highway Use Agreement with PennDot and Sewickley Township for landscaping and lighting at Commerce Crossing
• Proposal with Design 3 Architecture for $3,000 to design roof insulation removal/installation at Jeannette Industrial Park 100B

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation approved a 1-year lease extension for WATT FUEL CELL CORP. at the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, a $2,500 surveying proposal, and resolutions amending a property purchase agreement and authorizing a highway use agreement. It also approved a $3,000 architectural proposal for roof insulation work.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-16-2021: 1-year lease extension for WATT FUEL CELL CORP. at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, with option for two additional 1-year extensions, total lease payments $127,247.25.
• Approved surveying proposal with Barry E Sakal Land Surveying for $2,500 for Mt. Pleasant Glass Center.
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-17-2021: Amended agreement with AL. NEYER, LLC to allow purchase of Lot 3 at Commerce Crossing by affiliated entity Commerce Crossing Industrial I, LLC.
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-18-2021: Authorized Highway Use Agreement with PennDot and Sewickley Township for landscaping and lighting improvements at Commerce Crossing.
• Approved proposal with Design 3 Architecture for $3,000 to design roof insulation removal and installation at Jeannette Industrial Park 100B.

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of contracts and grants, including a $344,970 state grant for the Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program and multiple agreements for behavioral health, children's services, and other county departments. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, personnel actions, and proclamations.

• Acceptance of $344,970 PCCD grant for 2021-2022 Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program
• Agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. for $193,000 for Intermediate Punishment Treatment
• Multiple Behavioral Health & Developmental Services agreements totaling over $8 million, including Threshold, Inc. ($1,486,401) and Keystone Peer Review Organization ($1,725,466)
• Resolution #R-42-2021 accepting $154,799 in federal funds for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program
• Resolution #R-43-2021 authorizing amendment to CDBG program, including budget changes for Rostraver Elks Place demolition and Latrobe facade improvements

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing $277,647.93 from the federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for IT infrastructure upgrades, replacing end-of-support hardware. They also approved a $25 fee for bidder registration at tax sales, adopted LERTA tax exemptions for Scottdale and East Huntingdon, and accepted a $154,799 grant for foster youth support. Numerous contracts, agreements, and personnel actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution R-49-2021: $277,647.93 from COVID relief funds for IT infrastructure upgrades.
• Approved Resolution R-44-2021: $25 fee for bidder registration at Tax Claim Bureau tax sales.
• Adopted Resolution R-47-2021: LERTA tax exemptions for improvements in Scottdale Borough.
• Adopted Resolution R-48-2021: LERTA tax exemptions for improvements in East Huntingdon Township.
• Approved Resolution R-42-2021: Acceptance of $154,799 in federal funds for foster youth programs.
• Approved Resolution R-50-2021: $257,780.32 for pollworker pay and $6,000 for Park Police laptops from COVID relief funds.
• Approved Resolution R-46-2021: Designated Chairman Sean Kertes as signatory for the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Area.
• Approved Resolution R-43-2021: Substantial amendment to the County's CDBG program.

Records Improvement Committee 2021

The committee is meeting to discuss the balance of the Records Improvement Fund and document storage. The agenda includes a review of a new service contract from eDocs Technologies, LLC.

• Service contract from eDocs Technologies, LLC
• Balance of the Records Improvement Fund account
• Document storage discussion

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee approved a service agreement with eDocs Technologies, LLC for solution support services, pending Information Systems' recommendation on hours and placement on the July 17, 2021 Commissioners' agenda. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2021 meeting. The fund balance was reported as $224,037.92 net. No public comment was received.

• Approved the meeting minutes of March 15, 2021 unanimously.
• Approved the eDocs Technologies, LLC service agreement, pending Information Systems' recommendation on hours and agenda placement.

Prison Board 2021

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists of procedural items and general board business.

• Report from Adult Probation, Deputy Chief Leydig
• Report from County Correctional Facility, Warden Kline
• Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Prison Board unanimously approved the hiring of ten individuals and accepted the resignations of two employees. The board also approved an amendment to the GTL contract for a free video visitation program. The meeting included reports on prison population, finances, and COVID-19 vaccination status.

• Approved the minutes of the May 24, 2021 meeting.
• Approved hiring Kieren Byrne, Sean Cossell, Mandi Downs, Nolan Faicola, Katey Harris, Adam Horvat, Frederick Mantsch, Michael Schuck, Kody Whitfield, and Kelvin Williams.
• Accepted the resignations of Charles Schachte II and Ty Gaffney.
• Approved the 11th Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation for the Covid-19 Free Video Visitation Program from August 1-31, 2021.
• Moved to executive session and reconvened in public session.

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its June 15 meeting and final certifications of the May 18, 2021 municipal primary election results for Jeannette Council (Democrat), Southmoreland School District, and Sewickley Township. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting
• Final certification of election results for Jeannette Council-Democrat
• Final certification of election results for Southmoreland School District (School Director at Large, Democrat & Republican)
• Final certification of election results for Sewickley Township Supervisor (Democrat & Republican)

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from its June 15, 2021 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the final certification of election results for the May 18, 2021 municipal primary for Jeannette Council (Democrat) and for the Southmoreland School District and Sewickley Township races. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:32am.

• Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021 Election Board meeting as presented
• Approved final certification of election results for Jeannette Council (Democrat) from the May 18, 2021 primary
• Approved final certification of election results for Southmoreland School District (School Director at Large, Democrat & Republican) and Sewickley Township Supervisor (Democrat & Republican) from the May 18, 2021 primary

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is set to approve a $140,000,000 General Obligation Bond ordinance to fund the county's unfunded actuarial accrued pension liability. The agenda also includes approvals for various service contracts, including behavioral health and foster care agreements, as well as insurance renewals for Westmoreland Manor. Additionally, the board will vote on resolutions to deposit ARPA funds into interest-bearing accounts at three different banks.

• Ordinance ORD-01-2021 authorizing $140,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for pension liability
• Amendment to Childhood Enrichment Therapy agreement adding $30,000 (new total $135,776.00)
• Foster Care agreement with Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania at per diem rates up to $135.65
• Resolutions R-39 through R-41 depositing ARPA funds into accounts at Somerset Trust, First National Bank, and Citizens Bank
• Westmoreland Manor insurance endorsements with MedPro Group ($362,992.00) and Travelers ($73,299.00)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #ORD-01-2021 authorizing the issuance of up to $140 million in general obligation bonds to fund the county's unfunded pension liability. The board also approved several contracts and resolutions, including an amendment to a therapy services agreement, a foster care agreement, and resolutions to deposit ARPA funds in interest-bearing accounts. A property sale from the repository of unsold properties was approved, and Bob Regola was appointed to the Housing Authority.

• Approved $140M general obligation bond issuance for pension funding (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 amendment to Childhood Enrichment Therapy agreement (unanimous)
• Approved foster care agreement with Bethany Christian Services (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Monessen property for $900 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund deposit resolutions with Somerset Trust, First National Bank, Citizens Bank (unanimous)
• Approved tax exoneration for Holy Spirit Praise and Fellowship Center (unanimous)
• Approved Westmoreland Manor insurance endorsements totaling $436,291 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Regola to Housing Authority (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is meeting to approve a series of position abolitions and creations, primarily affecting the Election Bureau, Prison, and Planning/Community Development departments. The changes include converting part-time corrections officers to full-time, reclassifying election staff, and creating new roles contingent on grant funding. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a motion to re-instate the Election Bureau under the County Information Systems Department.

• Re-instate Election Bureau under County Information Systems Department
• Abolish and create Director Information Systems positions (net increase to $100,882.06/yr)
• Convert 28 part-time Corrections Officers to full-time, increasing annualized cost by ~$1.29M
• Create new Election Bureau roles: Quality Assurance Manager, Office Manager, Voting System Coordinator (each $60,470.87/yr)
• Planning/Comm. Development: create Grants Coordinator I ($39,659.84/yr) and adjust Deputy Director, Fiscal Director, Admin Assistant salaries, contingent on grant funding

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved a series of personnel actions, including reinstating the Election Bureau under the County Information Systems Department and reclassifying multiple positions across the CIS, Election Bureau, Prison, and Planning/Community Development departments. The board also approved corrections to the April 15, 2021 salary board minutes, establishing new pay bases for the Assistant Director of Public Works and Parks Coordinator. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from April 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reinstated Election Bureau under County Information Systems Department (unanimous)
• Approved CIS position changes: abolished Director Information Systems, created new Director Information Systems at $100,882.06/yr (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bureau reclassifications: abolished and created multiple positions including Election Warehouse Manager, Registrar, and new Quality Assurance Manager, Office Manager, Voting System Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved Prison changes: abolished 28 part-time Corrections Officers, created 28 full-time Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Planning/Community Development changes: created Grants Coordinator I, abolished and created Deputy Director, Fiscal Director, Admin Assistant positions, contingent on grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved corrections to April 15, 2021 salary board: established XE-4 as new base for Assistant Director of Public Works, XA-22 for Parks Coordinator (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving corrected and amended certification of the May 18, 2021 municipal primary results, including adding races with write-in candidates. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Corrected pre-certification for Jeannette Council-Democrat to reflect ten or more votes for candidates
• Amended final certification to add races with write-in candidates, including Burrell School Director, Ligonier Council, Jeannette School Director, and others
• Approval of June 7, 2021 meeting minutes, including reconvened session at 4:05pm
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved corrected pre-certification and amended final certification of the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary election results. The corrections reflect additional races with ten or more write-in candidates, including several council and school director positions. The board also approved the minutes from its June 7, 2021 meeting. No public comment was offered.

• Approved the minutes of the June 7, 2021 Election Board meeting, including the reconvened session.
• Approved the corrected pre-certification of election results for Jeannette Council-Democrat to reflect ten or more votes for candidates.
• Approved the amended final certification of election results to include additional races with ten or more write-in candidates, such as Burrell School Director at Large, Ligonier Council, and others.

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider approving several contracts and change orders, including a $2.4 million bid for railroad track installation, lease extensions, and engineering agreements. The board will also vote on extending a grant deadline and other project-related items.

• Award $2,428,610 bid to CR Construction for Scottdale Railroad track installation
• Approve change order with Four Brothers Contracting for $3,129.48 at Commerce Crossing
• Approve change order with Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering for $3,500 at Commerce Crossing
• Approve 3-year lease extension with Asset Genie for $1,076,868 at South Greensburg Commons
• Approve engineering agreements with H.F. Lenz Company totaling $47,940

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation approved multiple items, including awarding a $2,428,610 contract to CR Construction for new track, turnouts, and crossties for the Scottdale Railroad project, funded by a $1,458,000 state grant and $970,610 from Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad. The board also approved change orders for Commerce Crossing, a grant extension, a lease extension with Asset Genie, and several service agreements. All decisions were unanimous except for the minutes approval, where Commissioner Chew abstained.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (2-0, Chew abstaining)
• Approved $3,129.48 change order with Four Brothers Contracting for Commerce Crossing cleanup
• Approved $3,500.00 change order with Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering for landscape services
• Approved second amendment to extend CFA grant C000067091 to June 30, 2022
• Awarded $2,428,610 bid to CR Construction for Scottdale Railroad track work
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-15-2021 extending Asset Genie lease 3 years for $1,076,868
• Approved $20,260 agreement with H.F. Lenz for entrance engineering services
• Approved $27,680 agreement with H.F. Lenz for stormwater improvements

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a large slate of contracts and agreements, primarily for the Area Agency on Aging, Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, and Children's Bureau. These include multi-year personal care and home support service agreements funded by state block grants, as well as various professional services and software renewals. The board will also act on personnel actions and recognize employee service milestones.

• Approval of 15 personal care agreements for Aging Services, totaling over $5.7 million (PA Aging Services Block Grant, no county cost)
• Behavioral Health & Developmental Services agreements for FY 2021-22, including $3,082,201 for Southwest Behavioral Care and $1,002,631 for Mental Health America of Westmoreland County
• Children's Bureau agreements for FY 2021-22, including per-diem rates for residential and shelter services and hourly rates for family-based services
• Adult Probation: $9,674 MOU for Drug Treatment Court and $31,579 grant application for drug courts
• Personnel actions: 21 new hires, 3 rehires, 1 termination, and 6 resignations

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a countywide Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which allows commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The board also awarded a contract to PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund to serve as the program's third-party administrator. Additionally, the board approved numerous contracts, grants, and personnel actions, and rejected a bid for prison medication-assisted treatment services.

• Approved Resolution R-36-2021 establishing the Westmoreland County C-PACE Program (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund as C-PACE third-party administrator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-37-2021 authorizing $344,880 in federal COVID-19 funds for communications equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-38-2021 authorizing $341,921.44 in federal COVID-19 funds for prison radio equipment (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for prison medication-assisted treatment services and authorized re-advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $65,238 bid from CHD Enterprises for culvert replacement on Harrison City Export Road (unanimous)
• Approved numerous contracts for behavioral health, aging services, and children's programs (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 15 properties from the Repository of Unsold Properties (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the final certification of the May 18, 2021 special election results for the Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District. The board will also approve minutes from its June 2 meeting and take public comment. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Final certification of May 18, 2021 special election results for PA 59th Legislative District
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2021 Election Board meeting
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the final certification of the May 18, 2021 special election for the Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District, and the final certification of the May 18, 2021 municipal primary, with exceptions for Southmoreland School District, Sewickley Township Supervisor, and additional races with write-in votes. The board also approved an amendment to the pre-certification to include additional races with ten or more write-in candidates. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of special election results for PA 59th Legislative District (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to pre-certification of municipal primary to add races with 10+ write-in votes (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of municipal primary results, except Southmoreland School District, Sewickley Township Supervisor, and additional write-in races (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will reconvene to consider final certification of the May 18, 2021, municipal primary election results, with exceptions for certain races. The board will also amend the pre-certification to include additional races with ten or more write-in candidates. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Amendment to pre-certification to include races with 10+ write-in candidates (e.g., Burrell School Director, Ligonier Council, Jeannette School Director)
• Final certification of election results, except Southmoreland School District and Sewickley Township Supervisor
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the final certification of the May 18, 2021 special election for the Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District, and the final certification of the May 18, 2021 municipal primary, with exceptions for Southmoreland School District, Sewickley Township Supervisor, and races with ten or more write-in votes. The board also approved an amendment to the pre-certification to include additional write-in races. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of special election results for PA 59th Legislative District (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to pre-certification of municipal primary to add write-in races (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of municipal primary results, with exceptions (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the pre-certification of election results from the May 18, 2021 municipal primary and the special election for the Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District. The board will also approve minutes from its May 21 meeting and take public comment. This is a routine procedural meeting.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2021 Election Board meeting
• Pre-certification of election results for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary
• Pre-certification of election results for the May 18, 2021 Special Election for Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from its May 21 meeting and pre-certified the election results for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary and the Special Election for the Pennsylvania 59th Legislative District. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2021 Election Board meeting (unanimous)
• Pre-certified election results for May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary (unanimous)
• Pre-certified election results for May 18, 2021 Special Election for PA 59th Legislative District (unanimous)

Retirement Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to consider changes to the mortality table used for pension calculations. The agenda includes only this item, along with call to order and adjournment, so it is a focused, procedural meeting.

• Consideration of mortality table changes

The Retirement Board voted to adopt the Pub-2010 Public Retirement Plans Mortality Tables with generational projection using Scale MP-2020, as recommended by the actuary and financial advisor. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Pub-2010 mortality tables with Scale MP-2020 (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists of procedural items and general board business.

• Report from Adult Probation, Deputy Chief Leydig
• Report from County Correctional Facility, Warden Kline
• Approval of April 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Prison Board unanimously approved hiring Kayli Sims and requested the Salary Board to convert all part-time corrections officers to full-time, retroactive to current. The board also approved the minutes of the April 26, 2021 meeting and entered executive session before reconvening. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting primarily consisted of reports on prison population, programs, and finances.

• Approved hiring Kayli Sims (unanimous)
• Requested Salary Board to convert all part-time corrections officers to full-time, retroactive to current (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session and reconvened (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes, ratifying temporary pay increases for election workers, and approving additional staff for provisional ballot counting and canvassing for the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Ratify temporary rate increase: $200 for Judges of Election plus $35 transport fee; $175 for Poll Workers
• Approve additional provisional ballot counters: Pam Giza, Chris Baldonieri, Nancy Barbero, Brenda White, Joan Monroe
• Approve temporary assignment of county employees to Election Bureau for computation and canvassing

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved a temporary rate increase for election workers for the 2021 primary and general elections, and appointed additional staff to handle provisional ballots and canvassing. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved temporary rate increase: $200 for Judges of Election plus $35 transport fee, $175 for Poll Workers (unanimous)
• Approved additional provisional ballot counters: Pam Giza, Chris Baldonieri, Nancy Barbero, Brenda White, Joan Monroe (unanimous)
• Approved temporary assignment of additional county employees to Election Bureau for computation and canvassing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 13, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider approving a bid for landscaping and signage at Commerce Crossing, an engineering agreement for the Mt Pleasant Glass Centre, bank resolutions for a name change, and an insurance renewal with a 13.6% premium increase.

• Bid approval for Silvis Group, Inc. at $193,756.64 for Commerce Crossing landscaping and signage
• Agreement with HF Lenz, Inc. for $9,250 for electrical engineering at Mt Pleasant Glass Centre
• Bank resolutions for Gina Cerilli Thrasher's name change at three banks
• Insurance renewal with Glatfelters Public Practice at $96,121 annual premium
• No other insurance quotes received

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved the minutes from April 15, 2021, and approved four items: a landscaping and signage bid for Commerce Crossing, an engineering agreement for the Mt Pleasant Glass Centre, bank resolutions for a name change, and an insurance proposal. All votes were unanimous with two commissioners present.

• Approved Silvis Group, Inc. bid of $193,756.64 for Commerce Crossing landscaping and signage (unanimous)
• Approved $9,250 agreement with HF Lenz, Inc. for electrical engineering services at Mt Pleasant Glass Centre (unanimous)
• Approved bank resolutions for name change to Gina Cerilli Thrasher, Esq. (unanimous)
• Approved Glatfelters insurance proposal for 2021-2022 at $96,121 annual premium (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items including grant acceptances, contract amendments, and personnel actions. Key decisions include a $513,190 adult probation grant, several aging services agreements, and amendments to prison energy savings contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations, service awards, and public comment.

• Acceptance of $513,190 grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for adult probation
• Award of newsletter printing bid to Fotorecord Print Center for $25,234.61
• Amendments to prison energy savings contracts with Reynolds Energy Services totaling $333,613
• Agreement with Nutrition, Inc. for prison food service management at $10,360.86/month
• Demolition program amendment adding seven projects in Jeannette, Monessen, and Scottdale

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a wide-ranging agenda, including ratifying applications for $105,319,216 in federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and an Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant. The board also approved numerous contracts, grants, and personnel actions across county departments, including a $486,765 road resurfacing bid and a $37,749.24 waste services contract.

• Ratified $105,319,216 Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund application (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA 2) application (unanimous)
• Approved $486,765 Twin Lakes road resurfacing bid to Tresco Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $37,749.24 compactor/dumpster service bid to Greenridge Waste Services (unanimous)
• Approved $513,190 Adult Probation grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Plans of Safe Care Support Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved 12 property sales from Repository of Unsold Properties (unanimous)
• Approved 63-month copier/printer lease with Ford Business Machines at $26,375.72/month (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections is reconvening to finalize preparations for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election. They will consider approving machine inspectors, temporary staff for drop boxes, an additional drop box location, and canvassing staff for mail-in and absentee ballots. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approval of Machine Inspector list for May 18, 2021 Primary Election
• Approval of temporary Election Bureau staff to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots: Greg McCloskey, Brandon Simpson, Gordon Shaler
• Additional drop box location: Mammoth Park Giant Slide Complex, May 15 (4-6pm) and May 16 (9am-2pm)
• Approval of Election Bureau staff for Mail-In & Absentee canvassing board, convening after polls close on May 18

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met on May 5 and May 13, 2021, to approve administrative actions for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election. They approved the April 27 minutes, changes to ballot drop box dates and locations, authorized individuals to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots, and approved the machine inspector list. They also approved additional drop box hours at Mammoth Park and authorized staff to canvass mail-in and absentee ballots after the polls close. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved change of courthouse ballot drop box date from May 3 to May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved drop box location at Westmoreland County Community College – Murrysville on May 8 and May 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized 20 individuals to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots for the May 18 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized 16 individuals to review and count provisional ballots starting May 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved machine inspector list for May 18 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized 3 additional individuals for drop box duties (unanimous)
• Approved additional drop box location at Mammoth Park on May 15 and May 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider several administrative items for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election, including approving minutes, changing a ballot drop box date, adding a drop box location, and authorizing individuals to watch drop boxes and count provisional ballots. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Change of Ballot Drop Box date at Westmoreland County Courthouse Lobby from May 3 to May 5, 2021 at 8:30 AM
• New Ballot Drop Box location at Westmoreland County Community College – Murrysville, 6707 Mellon Road, Export, PA 15632 on May 8 and May 15, 9am-2pm
• Approval of 20+ individuals to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots for the primary
• Approval of 15+ individuals to review and count provisional ballots starting May 21, 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met on May 5 and May 13, 2021, to prepare for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election. They unanimously approved changes to ballot drop box dates and locations, authorized temporary election bureau staff to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots, and approved machine inspectors and provisional ballot counters. All decisions were made unanimously and without public comment.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Changed courthouse ballot drop box start date from May 3 to May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved drop box location at Westmoreland County Community College – Murrysville on May 8 and May 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized 20 individuals to watch drop boxes and retrieve ballots for May 18 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized 16 individuals to review and count provisional ballots starting May 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved machine inspector list for May 18 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized 3 additional individuals for drop box duties (unanimous)
• Added Mammoth Park drop box location for May 15 and May 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Retirement Board 2021

The board will review manager reports from ABS and Wellington, alongside a consultant report. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a period for public comment.

• ABS (Hedged Equity Long/Short) manager report
• Wellington (Global Equity) manager report
• Consultant Report

The Retirement Board approved a motion to raise $15 million for Blackrock, funded by $5 million from Vanguard, $4 million from Federated, and $6 million from Global Equity. The motion was unanimous. The board also approved the January 26, 2021 minutes with changes and granted permission for Deputy Controller Garris to work with W Tax group regarding exposure.

• Approved $15M investment in Blackrock, funded by Vanguard ($5M), Federated ($4M), and Global Equity ($6M) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting with updated changes (unanimous)
• Granted permission to Deputy Controller Garris to work with W Tax group regarding exposure

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections is meeting to finalize logistics for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election. The agenda includes approving the minutes from April 14, designating five individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes, and confirming specific dates and times for ballot collection at various county sites. No new ordinances, budget changes, or zoning decisions are listed.

• Approval of five authorized individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes
• Confirmation of drop box hours at Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 North Main Street, Greensburg
• Confirmation of Saturday drop box hours at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, 148 Aviation Lane, Latrobe
• Confirmation of Saturday drop box hours at Westmoreland County Community College, 1150 5th Avenue, New Kensington
• Confirmation of Saturday drop box hours at Adult Probation Sub-Office, 301 Riverview Drive, Monessen

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the provisional ballot board for the May 18, 2021 primary, authorized five individuals to retrieve ballots from drop boxes, and set drop box locations, dates, and times. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned after these administrative actions.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved provisional ballot board to convene May 21, 2021 at 9 AM (unanimous)
• Authorized Sandy Koluder, LeRee Booker, Carl Watson, Theresa Adamczyk, and JoAnn Sebastiani to retrieve ballots from drop boxes (unanimous)
• Set drop box locations and times for May 3-18, 2021, including courthouse and satellite sites (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists of procedural items and general board business.

• Report from Adult Probation, Deputy Chief Leydig
• Report from County Correctional Facility, Warden Kline
• Approval of March 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Prison Board unanimously approved the termination of four employees and authorized a $25 commissary vaccine incentive for inmates. The board also approved allowing the Drug Overdose Task Force to supply Narcan to at-risk inmates upon release. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on prison population, finances, and programs.

• Approved minutes of March 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Terminated Tyler Nelson (unanimous)
• Terminated Chelsey Cook (unanimous)
• Terminated Christopher Delisi (unanimous)
• Terminated Andrew Polakovsky (unanimous)
• Approved $25 commissary vaccine incentive for inmates from Prison Canteen Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Drug Overdose Task Force supplying Narcan to released inmates at risk of overdose (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board will consider raising seasonal employees' wages to $9.50/hr and ratifying a four-year arbitration award with court-related employee unions. The agenda also includes numerous personnel reclassifications and salary adjustments across county departments, effective April 19, 2021.

• Increase seasonal employees' wage to $9.50/hr
• Ratify arbitration award with Court Related Employees Association (2021-2024)
• Abolish and create multiple Judicial Secretary and Law Clerk positions with salary changes
• Create 3 temporary MDJ Secretary positions at $16.12/hr
• Abolish 3 Custodian Trainee Temp positions

The Westmoreland County Salary Board approved a wage increase for seasonal employees to $9.50/hr and ratified a four-year arbitration award with the Court Related Employees Association. The board also approved numerous position abolitions and creations across county departments, including courts, tax office, parks, public works, and others, with most effective April 19, 2021. Several motions passed unanimously, while a few had dissenting votes.

• Approved seasonal employee wage increase to $9.50/hr (unanimous)
• Ratified arbitration award with Court Related Employees Association, effective Jan 1, 2021-Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved court judicial secretary and law clerk position changes (some with dissenting votes)
• Approved clerk of courts supervisor re-titling and salary adjustment (4-1, Chew nay)
• Approved tax office director and deputy director salary increases (unanimous)
• Approved parks and public works position changes (unanimous)
• Approved human resources and planning/community development position changes (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff range master temp position (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider six items, including lease extensions for two glass companies, an option agreement for a lot in a business park, and contracts for marketing and maintenance at Commerce Crossing. All items are up for approval at this meeting.

• Resolution WCIDC-9-2021: 21-month lease extension for Glassautomatic, Inc. at Building 300, Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, $174,770.75 total payments
• Resolution WCIDC-10-2021: 1-year lease extension (plus optional 1-year) for O'ROURKE CUT GLASS at Building 600, Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, $7,200 total payments
• Resolution WCIDC-11-2021: Option agreement with WAB ASSOCIATES LLC for Lot 22, Westmoreland Business and Research Park, $218,050 consideration
• Engineering and site rendering proposal with HF Lenz, Inc. for $2,800 for Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland
• Bids for mowing at Commerce Crossing: Four Brothers Contracting $2,222.22 (initial clean-up) and Silvis Group $1,947/month (ongoing)

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved minutes and six resolutions, including lease extensions for Glassautomatic and O'Rourke Cut Glass, an option agreement for WAB Associates, and contracts for marketing and maintenance at Commerce Crossing. All actions were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-9-2021: 21-month lease extension for Glassautomatic, Inc. at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, $174,770.75 total payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-10-2021: 1-year lease extension for O'Rourke Cut Glass at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, $7,200 total payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-11-2021: Option agreement with WAB Associates LLC for Lot 22 in Westmoreland Business and Research Park, $218,050 at closing (unanimous)
• Approved engineering and site rendering proposal with HF Lenz, Inc. for $2,800 for Commerce Crossing (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Four Brothers Contracting for $2,222.22 for initial clean-up cut at Commerce Crossing (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Silvis Group for $1,947 per month for ongoing mowing at Commerce Crossing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items including grant applications, contracts, personnel actions, and resolutions. Key items include a $33.9 million cooperative grant for aging services, approval of the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding, and various amendments to agreements. The agenda also includes proclamations, a salary board agenda, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Cooperative Grant Agreement with PA Dept. of Aging: $33,933,620 for July 2021–June 2025
• Resolution R-23-2021: FY 2021 Annual Action Plan to HUD (CDBG $3,870,800, HOME $1,016,553, ESG $333,133)
• Award bid for three Ford Transit vans to John Meegan Ford, Inc. at $71,745.72
• Ratification of agreement with Westmoreland County Court Related Employees Association (2021–2024)
• Addendum to Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy extended through April 30, 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $33,933,620 cooperative grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for aging services through 2025, and authorized steps toward a 2021 pension obligation bond issue, including appointing underwriters, bond counsel, and a financial advisor. The board also approved numerous contracts, including road resurfacing bids, and ratified the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants. A resident raised concerns about buried mustard gas on neighboring properties, and the board said it would try to help.

• Approved $33,933,620 PA Dept. of Aging grant for aging services (unanimous)
• Authorized 2021 pension obligation bond, appointing Boenning & Scattergood, NW Capital, Piper Sandler, Eckert Seamans, Susquehanna Group (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan: $3,870,800 CDBG, $1,016,553 HOME, $333,133 ESG (unanimous)
• Awarded road resurfacing bid to Tresco Paving for $471,340 (unanimous)
• Awarded 3 new Ford Transit vans to John Meegan Ford for $71,745.72 (unanimous)
• Approved $513,190 and $344,970 state grant applications for Adult Probation (unanimous)
• Approved hazard pay rates for Manor medical staffing, 2-1 (Chew dissenting)
• Designated Seubert & Associates as insurance broker of record (unanimous)

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its March 19 meeting and hear public comment. The board will also vote on staffing for the official count and pre-canvassing of the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Election.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)
• Approval of Election Bureau Staff for official count starting May 21, 2021
• Approval of staff for Mail-In & Absentee board pre-canvassing on May 18, 2021 at 7:00 AM

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections approved the official count and pre-canvassing plan for the May 18, 2021 primary. A motion to keep the same drop box plan as 2020 failed for lack of a second. The board heard extensive public comment urging the expansion of drop boxes.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to keep 2020 drop box plan failed (no second)
• Approved Election Bureau staff to do Official Count starting May 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved staff pre-canvassing for May 18 primary at 7:00 AM (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The board will review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business discussions.

• Approval of February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Report from Adult Probation
• Report from County Correctional Facility

The Westmoreland County Prison Board unanimously approved personnel actions: terminating Officer Joseph Madden, promoting Nikki Crammer and William Martin to Sergeant, and hiring five new correctional officers. The board also approved the prior meeting's minutes and entered executive session before reconvening. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of the February 22, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Moved into executive session and reconvened in public session unanimously.
• Terminated Officer Joseph Madden unanimously.
• Promoted Nikki Crammer to Sergeant unanimously.
• Promoted William Martin to Sergeant unanimously.
• Hired Chase Logan, Ty Gaffney, Jessica Donitzen, Shane Thomas, and Charles Schachte II as correctional officers unanimously.

Juvenile Detention 2021

The agenda for the March 29, 2021 Juvenile Detention Board meeting is not available. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no specific items listed for public consideration.

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting. Director Nicole Kamer reported on February 2021 operations, including 13 admissions, 60% capacity, and a $6,096.47 vandalism incident. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and bids, including a $2.44 million contract for the Brewery Bridge, reject bids for the 911 ReRoof project and compactor service, and approve various agreements and settlements. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment and a solicitor's report.

• Award $2,444,239.98 contract to Beech Construction for Brewery Bridge (County Bridge #29), funded 80% federal, 20% local
• Reject all bids for 911 ReRoof Project (Bid 21-12) and re-advertise
• Reject all bids for Compactor/Dumpster Service for Westmoreland Manor (Bid 21-08) and re-advertise
• Award $56,895.00 bid to BCS Construction for Westmoreland Manor Louver Hood Installation
• Approve tax assessment settlements for properties in Mt. Pleasant, Jeannette, and Greensburg

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously approved all agenda items. They awarded a $2,444,239.98 contract to Beech Construction for the Brewery Bridge, approved a reduced grant for Drug Court Expansion, and approved a contract renewal for the State Offender Supervision Fund. They also rejected all bids for the 911 ReRoof Project and the Compactor/Dumpster Service, and approved several other items including tax assessment settlements and property sales.

• Approved renewal of State Offender Supervision Fund contract with PA Board of Probation and Parole.
• Approved reduced grant of $20,290 for Drug Court Expansion with PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency.
• Approved Formal Linkage Letter with Alepix Behavioral Clinic for Children's Bureau.
• Approved amendment to Vote by Mail Packets bid to include additional ballot size rates.
• Approved Record Access Agreement with Carollo Land Services, LLC for computer terminal access.
• Rejected all bids for 911 ReRoof Project and authorized re-advertising.
• Awarded Brewery Bridge contract to Beech Construction, Inc. for $2,444,239.98.
• Approved sale of six properties from Repository of Unsold Properties.

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met to consider approval of minutes from January 4, 2021, and to review proposed changes to polling locations for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election. The agenda lists twelve specific relocations, with reasons including facility closures, COVID-19 restrictions, and requests by current hosts to stop serving as polling sites. These changes were recommended by JoAnn Sebastiani, the Director.

• Derry Boro 2nd Ward moves from Trinity Lutheran Church to St. Joseph Rectory
• Derry Township Scalp Level moves from Alpha Lions Den to St. Joseph Rectory due to COVID restrictions
• Hempfield Township #2 moves from Alwine #1 to Hempfield Sports Complex
• Hempfield Township #6 moves from Luxor Vol Fire Dept to Hannastown VFD due to closure
• Latrobe Boro 4th Ward moves from FreeWell Hose Co to Latrobe Elementary School

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from January 4, 2021, and approved 12 polling place changes for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election, as recommended by Election Director JoAnn Sebastiani. The changes include permanent relocations for most locations and temporary ones for North Huntingdon 1-1 and Vandergrift Boro 1st Ward. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of the January 4, 2021 Election Board meeting.
• Approved permanent polling place change for Derry Boro 2nd Ward from Trinity Lutheran Church to St. Joseph Rectory.
• Approved permanent polling place change for Derry Township Scalp Level from Alpha Lions Den Ministries to St. Joseph Rectory.
• Approved permanent polling place change for Hempfield Township #2 Alwine from Alwine #1 to Hempfield Sports Complex.
• Approved permanent polling place change for Hempfield Township #6 Luxor from Luxor Vol Fire Dept to Hannastown VFD.
• Approved permanent polling place change for Latrobe Boro 4th Ward from FreeWell Hose Co #3/#4 to Latrobe Elementary School.
• Approved temporary polling place change for North Huntingdon 1-1 from Westmoreland City VFD to Westmoreland City PM Church.
• Approved permanent polling place change for North Huntingdon 6-2 from Friendship Baptist Church to Irwin VFD.

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a wide range of administrative actions, including personnel changes, grant acceptances, and contract amendments. The most significant financial item is the approval of a $1,118,701.33 statement of work for a new Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system funded by the 2019 Bond Construction. The board also addresses budget amendments for federal housing programs and construction change orders for the county prison.

• Public Safety: Acceptance of $1,118,701.33 Statement of Work with Intergraph Corporation (Hexagon) for HxGN OnCall Dispatch CAD implementation
• Planning: Authorization of $1,000,000 grant application for RIDC-Westmoreland Phase IV infrastructure improvements
• Planning: Authorization of $700,000 grant application for the Enhanced Supervision Facility Project
• Prison: Change Order #4 to Wexford Contracting LLC for kitchen floor replacement, reducing total agreement to $274,827.53
• Election Bureau: Award of bid to William Penn Printing for $57,972.06 for 2021 Municipal Primary ballots

The board unanimously approved a resolution declaring Westmoreland County a Second Amendment County, and also approved a $1.1 million statement of work for a new computer-aided dispatch system. Numerous routine contracts, grants, and personnel actions were approved, including a $528,588 grant for victim services and a $350,000 drug court grant. The meeting included extensive public comment on COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but no formal action was taken on that topic.

• Declared Westmoreland County a Second Amendment County (unanimous)
• Approved $1,118,701.33 for Hexagon OnCall Dispatch CAD implementation (unanimous)
• Approved $528,588 grant from PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency for victim services (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 CDBG funds for Drug Court (unanimous)
• Awarded vote-by-mail packet contract to NPC, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded ballot printing contract to William Penn Printing for $57,972.06 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 RACP grant application for RIDC-Westmoreland Phase IV (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 RACP grant application for Adelphoi facility (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several contracts and agreements, including the sale of its rail lines for $15,000,001, approval of two RACP grant applications, and a lease extension for a tenant. The board will also review audit proposals, right-of-way grants, and various service agreements.

• Approval of audit proposal from Horner, Wible & Terek, PC for $18,515 for fiscal years 2020 and 2021
• Lease extension for Early American Pittsburgh, Inc. at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre: 3-year term, $171,360 total payments
• Grant of right-of-way to West Penn Power for electrical facilities at Commerce Crossing (Waltz Mill Road, Waltz Mill Flats Road, Tomjanko Road)
• Agreement with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $233,400 for site engineering at Westmoreland County Distribution Park North Phase II
• Resolution authorizing $1,000,000 RACP grant application for RIDC-Westmoreland Phase IV infrastructure improvements

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved a series of resolutions and agreements, including the sale of its rail lines to Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad for $15,000,001, a lease extension for Early American Pittsburgh, and multiple infrastructure and grant agreements. All items were approved unanimously as presented.

• Approved audit proposal from Horner, Wible & Terek for $18,515 (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Early American Pittsburgh at Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre (unanimous)
• Approved two right-of-way grants to West Penn Power at Commerce Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved timber sale agreement with Alder Valley Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $233,400 contract with GAI Consultants for site engineering (unanimous)
• Approved option agreement with Kriebel Minerals for Lot 4C at $15,216 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,897 contract with Four Brothers Contracting for floor work (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000,001 sale of rail lines to Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee 2021

The committee is meeting to elect new officers for 2021 and review the balance of the Records Improvement Fund account. Members will discuss document storage and a service contract from Kodak Alaris.

• Election of New Officers for 2021
• Review of Records Improvement Fund account balance
• Discussion of document storage
• Service contract from Kodak Alaris

The Records Improvement Committee elected Megan Loughner as its 2021 Chairman and approved a service contract renewal with Kodak Alaris, which will be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for final approval at its March 18, 2021 public meeting. The committee also approved the minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting. No public comment was offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting.
• Elected Megan Loughner as Chairman of the Records Improvement Committee for 2021.
• Approved the Kodak Alaris service contract renewal and submitted it to the Commissioners Public Meeting of March 18, 2021.

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a wellness program agreement, a housing grant, and the county's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The board will also take public comment as required by the Sunshine Act.

• Wellness Program Services Agreement with Westmoreland Regional Hospital d/b/a Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at $50.00 per 30-minute session
• Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund 2020 Grant Agreement with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $100,000.00 for Smart Housing Program Expansion
• Westmoreland County's Human Services Plan for Emergency Rental Assistance Program to be submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• Agreement with Union Mission of Latrobe, Inc. to administer Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $100,000 state grant for the Smart Housing Program Expansion, a wellness services agreement with Excela Health, and the county's Emergency Rental Assistance Program plan, including an agreement with Union Mission of Latrobe to administer it. Public comment addressed COVID-19 vaccine supply disparities, and Commissioner Cerilli noted she was not asked to sign a related letter.

• Approved Wellness Program Services Agreement with Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital ($50 per 30-min session)
• Approved $100,000 PHARE grant for Smart Housing Program Expansion
• Approved Human Services Plan for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Approved agreement with Union Mission of Latrobe to administer rental assistance

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications for drug treatment and veterans court programs. The meeting also includes decisions on awarding county banking services and ratifying a $3.9 million hospitality recovery grant.

• Awarding banking services to FNB Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
• Ratification of $3,951,757.00 COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program Grant
• $9,993.60 grant application for Westmoreland County Drug Treatment Court Team
• $8,785.18 grant application for Westmoreland County Veterans Court Program
• $74,045.89 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding grant agreement

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including ratifying a $3,951,757 COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program grant contract and accepting the funds. They also approved banking services awards to FNB and J.P. Morgan Chase, two grant applications for drug treatment and veterans court programs, and a 911 state funding agreement. All decisions were unanimous.

• Ratified COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program grant contract and accepted $3,951,757 (unanimous)
• Approved banking services award to FNB and J.P. Morgan Chase (unanimous)
• Approved AOPC discretionary grant for Drug Treatment Court Team ($9,673.28) (unanimous)
• Approved AOPC discretionary grant for Veterans Court Program ($8,785.18) (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding grant agreement ($74,045.89) (unanimous)
• Approved Canva Pro subscription ($119.40) (unanimous)
• Approved CHIRP services agreement with Economic Growth Connection (unanimous)
• Approved RFI submission to Richard King Mellon Foundation for $250,000 (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from Adult Probation and the County Correctional Facility. The agenda consists of procedural items and general board business.

• Approval of January 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Report from Adult Probation
• Report from County Correctional Facility

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved the hiring of Curtis Tringhese as LT. and Matthew Springer as Maintenance Supervisor, and rescinded the hiring of probationary part-time employee Beth Brady. The board also approved the minutes of the January 25, 2021 meeting and received various reports on prison population, programs, and finances.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Rescinded hiring of Probationary P/T employee Beth Brady (unanimous)
• Hired Curtis Tringhese as LT. (unanimous)
• Hired Matthew Springer as Maintenance Supervisor (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several contracts and agreements, including a lease with Ryan Moving, LLC for additional warehouse space, a change order for a renovation project, advertising contracts, and a license agreement with the Municipal Authority. These items are up for approval at the February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Lease Agreement with Ryan Moving, LLC for 25,000 SF in Building 108, Jeannette Industrial Park, 8-month term, total payments $45,833.33
• Change Order #2 with TBI Contracting, LLC for $2,952.77 increase for Jeannette Industrial Park 100 A Renovation (original contract $657,385)
• Contract with Tall Timber Group for $5,900.00 for 2021 print advertising in BreakingGround and DEVELOPINGPittsburgh magazines
• Contract with Pittsburgh Business Times for $18,500.00 for 2021 print and digital advertising
• License Agreement No. WM-MAW-19 with Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County for water pipeline encroachment, one-time fee $1,950.00 and annual fee $650.00

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved the January minutes and several business items, including a lease with Ryan Moving, LLC, a change order for a renovation, advertising contracts, and a license agreement with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. All actions were approved as recommended by the Executive Director.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Ryan Moving, LLC for 25,000 SF in Building 108, Jeannette Industrial Park, 8-month term, $45,833.33 total (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 with TBI Contracting, LLC for $2,952.77 increase for Jeannette Industrial Park 100 A Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Tall Timber Group for $5,900.00 for 2021 print advertising (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pittsburgh Business Times for $18,500.00 for 2021 print and digital advertising (unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement No. WM-MAW-19 with Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, including $1,950 one-time fee and $650 annual fee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider routine administrative items, including contracts, grant acceptances, and fee schedules. Key actions include a $193,000 agreement for probation treatment services, amendments to aging services contracts, and new coroner report fees. The agenda also includes proclamations and recognition of employee service milestones.

• Agreement with Southwest Behavioral Care for $193,000 for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs (no county cost, PCCD grant)
• Multiple amendments to Area Agency on Aging contracts, including Excela Health Home Care & Hospice ($32,340 additional) and others, all no cost to county
• Resolution R-5-2021 to set coroner report fees: autopsy $500, toxicology $100, inquisition $100, cremation authorization $50
• Contract with Coordinated Transportation Solutions for $110/hour to transport foster youth to school
• Extension of audit services with Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC for 2021-2023, with fees totaling $209,640 in 2021

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for $3,951,757.00 in state COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) funds. The board also approved numerous contracts, agreements, and personnel actions, including a $193,000 adult probation treatment agreement and a $1.53 million affordable housing loan. Public comments focused on improving COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but no formal action was taken on that topic.

• Approved CHIRP grant application for $3,951,757.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $193,000 agreement with SPHS Behavioral Care for probation treatment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,533,299.00 HOME loan to Homes Build Hope for Latrobe housing (unanimous)
• Approved $287,748.00 PCCD grant for District Attorney's Emergency Response Project (unanimous)
• Approved $167,300.07 Juvenile Court Judges' Commission award (unanimous)
• Approved audit services extension with Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC through 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved coroner fee schedule effective March 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved LERTA tax exemption for RSP, LP property in New Stanton (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board approved minutes from January 25, 2021, and passed motions to abolish and create positions at the prison and BHDS. The prison changes replace a warden and deputy warden with new positions at higher salaries, effective 2/1/21. The BHDS change replaces an Administrator III with a new position funded 90% by a grant, also effective 2/1/21.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Abolished 1 Warden position, effective 2/1/21
• Created 1 Warden position at $79,451.29/year, effective 2/1/21, to be re-evaluated after 6 months
• Abolished 1 Deputy Warden/Security position, effective 2/1/21
• Created 1 Deputy Warden/Security position at $72,556.95/year, effective 2/1/21
• Abolished 1 Administrator III at BHDS, effective 2/1/21
• Created 1 Administrator III at BHDS at $74,960.89/year, funded 90% by grant, effective 2/1/21

Retirement Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting and receive reports from investment managers ABS (Hedged Equity Long/Short) and Wellington (Global Equity), as well as a consultant report. Public comment will be heard. No votes on specific actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting
• Manager report: ABS (Hedged Equity Long/Short)
• Manager report: Wellington (Global Equity)
• Consultant report
• Public comment

The Retirement Board unanimously approved revisions to investment policies and authorized the secretary to execute assignment documents for a deal between Columbus Macro and Boenning and Scattergood, subject to consultant and solicitor review. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and heard reports from consultants.

• Approved minutes of December 8, 2020 meeting with updates (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to investment policies (unanimous)
• Authorized secretary to execute assignment documents for Columbus Macro/Boenning and Scattergood deal, subject to consultant and solicitor review (unanimous)

Prison Board 2021

The agenda for the January 25, 2021 Prison Board meeting in Westmoreland, KS is not available. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled, with no specific items listed for public consideration.

The Prison Board appointed Bryan Kline as Warden by a 5-1 vote, with Controller Balzer dissenting. The board also approved a motion requiring Kline to complete Correctional Officer training, contingent on the Solicitor's review of Title 37. Several personnel actions were taken, including terminating two employees and accepting resignations from three others. The board also approved continuing free video visits through March 30, 2021, and accepted an amendment to the GTL contract to add grievances.

• Appointed Bryan Kline as Warden (5-1)
• Approved motion for Kline to complete Correctional Officer training, contingent on Solicitor's review of Title 37 (unanimous)
• Terminated Chris Smith and Officer Lawrence Howells (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Jeffrey McCreary, Sean McDonald, and Anthony Pettinato (unanimous)
• Continued free video visits through March 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to GTL contract to add grievances (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Douglas Chew as Chairman, Commissioner Cerilli as Vice Chairman, and Jeffrey Balzer as Secretary (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes and set salaries for two county positions: a Director of Nursing and an Administrator, both effective February 1, 2021. The agenda includes annualized salary figures and specific pay grades for each role.

• Director of Nursing salary set at $95,760.73/yr (NS80-39), effective 2/1/21
• Administrator salary set at $110,333.23/yr (XG-45), effective 2/1/21

Industrial Development Corporation 2021

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider approving a settlement with PennDot, several contracts and change orders, and will be notified of multiple vendor terminations for breach of maintenance agreements. The board will also consider bids for new maintenance services and a survey agreement.

• Settlement with PennDot for $4,300 for right-of-way easements at State Route 819/981 crossing
• Change Order #1 with Allegheny City Electric for $4,037.11 increase for South Greensburg Commons fire alarm replacement
• Termination of Thomas Landscape for breach of grounds and winter maintenance agreements at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre
• Bid approval with Lawn Pros for $528/month for grounds maintenance at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre
• Bid approval with Four Brothers for $222.22/trip for winter maintenance at I-70 Industrial Park

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a wide range of routine administrative items, including contracts for social services, software maintenance, and construction, as well as grant acceptances and personnel actions. The agenda includes several agreements with dollar amounts, such as a $125,000 grant for victim services and a $208,857 software maintenance contract. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comment, and recognition of employee service anniversaries.

• Agreement with System 1-2-3, LLC for $15,000 for Early Intervention training
• Acceptance of $125,000 PCCD grant for 'Total Response' victim services
• Software maintenance agreements with Hexagon totaling over $227,000
• Subrecipient agreement for $250,000 CDBG countywide demolition
• Award of flag bid to Metro Flag Company for $37,839.60

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,446,602 contract with Dagostino Electronic Services for a unified security system, funded by the 2019 Bond. The board also ratified an application for the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program and approved a $200,000 certification for the Agricultural Land Preservation Program. All other agenda items, including various departmental agreements and personnel actions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,446,602 unified security system contract to Dagostino Electronic Services
• Ratified Emergency Rental Assistance Program application (Resolution #R-3-2021)
• Approved $200,000 for Agricultural Land Preservation Program
• Approved $125,000 PCCD grant for 'Total Response' victim services
• Approved $250,000 CDBG subrecipient agreement for countywide demolition
• Approved $37,839.60 flag bid to Metro Flag Company
• Approved Medical Staffing Agreement Addendum with Dedicated Nursing Associates (2-1, Chew voting nay)
• Approved amendments to 2020 county budget

Records Improvement Committee 2021

The Records Improvement Committee will meet to elect officers for 2021 and review the balance of the Records Improvement Fund account. The committee will also discuss document storage as old business.

• Election of officers for 2021
• Review of Records Improvement Fund account balance
• Discussion of document storage

The Records Improvement Committee unanimously approved the July 6, 2020 meeting minutes and elected Bryan Kline as Chairman and Sherry Magretti Hamilton as Vice-Chairman for 2021. The committee reported a fund balance of $224,037.92, and discussed document storage options and a GIS website upgrade that went live before year-end, with a partial payment of $20,500.00 processed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 6, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Bryan Kline as Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Sherry Magretti Hamilton as Vice-Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:11am (unanimous)

Salary Board 2021

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect officers, adopt the 2021 meeting schedule, and consider a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters 205. The agenda also includes a temporary prison consultant position.

• Election of Vice-Chairman and Secretary
• Adoption of 2021 meeting schedule (March 18, July 15, October 21, December 16)
• Agreement with Teamsters 205 effective Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2024
• Creation of temporary Prison Consultant position at $50.91/hr, max 1000 hrs/year, effective 1/11/21

Board of Elections 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its December 17, 2020 meeting and appoint individuals to review and count provisional ballots from North Huntingdon Township 4th Ward 2nd Precinct for the November 3, 2020 General Election. The board will convene for this task on January 13, 2021 at 9:00 am. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2020 meeting
• Appointment of Sherri Link, Lori Horvat, Jamison Beard, Tyler King to count provisional ballots
• Alternates: Dante DeCario, LeRee Booker, Jan Derco, Jennifer Bretz
• Provisional ballot counting for North Huntingdon Township 4-2 on January 13, 2021

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections met and approved the minutes from the December 17, 2020 meeting. They unanimously approved a list of individuals to review and count provisional ballots from North Huntingdon Township 4th Ward 2nd Precinct for the November 3, 2020 General Election. The board scheduled a meeting for January 13, 2021 at 9:00 am to convene for the provisional ballot count.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved provisional ballot counters for North Huntingdon 4-2: Sherri Link, Lori Horvat, Jamison Beard, Tyler King (unanimous)
• Approved alternates: Dante DeCario, LeRee Booker, Jan Derco, Jennifer Bretz (unanimous)
• Scheduled January 13, 2021 meeting for provisional ballot count