Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision modification requests and new development applications. It will review and vote on conditional or preliminary approvals for multiple solar energy projects, including the Vato Solar facility at 5162 Springfield Rd. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• 2026-051: Modification request for septic on Lot 2 of Jon T. Harnish subdivision (Canton & Troy Townships)
• 2026-052: Preliminary/final approval request for two homes on a 66.76‑acre parcel in Warren Township
• 2026-055: Modification request for septic on Lot 1 of Cheri Fagan & Adam Wells subdivision in Wyalusing Township
• 2026-044: Modification request for building setback lines for DeCristo commercial subdivision on Route 414 in LeRoy Township
• 2026-025: Conditional/preliminary approval request for Vato Solar 3‑MW facility at 5162 Springfield Rd, Columbia Crossroads

Commissioners

The Bradford County Prison Board will convene to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting and discuss unfinished and new business. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes
• Warden’s report
• Unfinished business discussion
• New business discussion
• Executive session

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 2026-02, amending the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). They will also vote on several personnel hires, contract renewals, and a $10,000 donation from Act 13 funds to the Abuse Rape Crisis Center. Additionally, the board will consider proclaiming July 19-25 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week and approve temporary easements for sewer and water line construction in Wysox Township.

• Consider adopting Ordinance 2026-02 amending SALDO
• Consider approving Resolution 2026-12 donating $10,000 from Act 13 funds to Abuse Rape Crisis Center
• Consider authorizing RFP for site work at Bradford County water tower
• Consider approving lease renewal for District Magistrate Hurley's office with Athens Township
• Consider approving temporary construction easements with Wysox Township Municipal Authority for sewer and water lines

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will discuss funding allocations for several human services organizations and approve various service agreements. The board will also consider personnel hires, a contract for vote-by-mail packets, and new veteran tax exemptions.

• Proposed Human Services Development Funds: River Valley YMCA ($47,644), SAFE ($45,900), and Area Agency on Aging ($20,000)
• Agreement with Fort Orange Press for vote by mail packets at $1.49 per envelope
• Veteran tax exemptions for properties on McNaught Road, Porter Road, Sandor Road, Church Street, Mosier Lane, Bridge Street, and Berwick Turnpike
• Creation of a Drug Task Force Operational Support Analyst position at Grade 23
• Hiring of three part-time Corrections Officers at $15.00 per hour

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to take from the table and consider bids for the Veterans Building. The agenda also includes public comment on any item. No other business is listed.

• Consideration of bids for the Veterans Building (previously tabled)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first hold a Data Center Amendment Working Group session at 5 PM to discuss potential changes to data center regulations. At the 6 PM regular meeting, they will approve minutes, receive a monthly report, and accept 11 new subdivision or land development applications. The commission will also consider conditional preliminary approval for several major projects, including a crypto data mine, two 3-megawatt solar farms, a fuel station and convenience store, and a major modification to an existing permit. Subdivision modification requests for two properties are also up for review.

• Conditional preliminary approval for Soltier Crypto Data Mine at 133 Sullivan Street, Towanda
• Conditional preliminary approval for D&C Fuels fuel station and convenience store in Wyalusing Borough
• Conditional preliminary approval for PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (3 MW) in Canton Township
• Conditional preliminary approval for PAL113 Solar Project (3 MW) in Sheshequin Township
• Conditional preliminary approval for Greyhan LLC major modification (63 acres) in Wyalusing Township

Commissioners

The Bradford County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes from May 14, 2026, hear the warden's report, and consider a standard operating procedure (SOP 17.4). The agenda also includes visitors' remarks and an executive session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Consider approving SOP 17.4
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Warden's report

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 2026-01 to designate the Redevelopment Authority as a land bank. They also will vote on an $8,500 donation to Towanda Borough for a drug enforcement canine, multiple personnel hires and transfers, and various contract renewals. Proclamations include June as Dairy Awareness Month.

• Consider adopting Ordinance 2026-01 designating Redevelopment Authority as land bank
• Consider $8,500 donation to Towanda Borough for police canine
• Hire 6 staff and transfer 3 employees, including new Staff Accountant II at $17.59/hour
• Consider renewal of Trane agreements for 911 Center and Sheriff Department Building
• Consider approving multiple human services contracts effective July 1, 2026

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners are meeting to discuss personnel hires, committee appointments, and several service agreements. The body will consider advertising a proposed amendment to the SALDO ordinance and reviewing contracts for children's services and technology.

• Proposed amendment to the SALDO ordinance with a public hearing scheduled for June 25, 2026
• Agreement extension with Enformion, LLC for professional services at $2,625.00 per year
• Multiple agreements between Children and Youth Services and Avanco International LLC
• Renewal of technology services agreement with BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
• Tax exemption requests for Sean J. Brabham (3046 Old Plank Road) and Bradley J. Tenny (112 Corey Lane)

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission is considering a proposed amendment (2026-01) to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, introducing new standards specifically for data center facilities. The draft includes definitions, setback and buffering requirements, impact mitigation, utility and power infrastructure rules, lighting and security standards, community impact analysis, and decommissioning mandates with financial security. No vote is recorded in the agenda; this item is under discussion.

• Adds definitions for data center, closed-loop cooling system, stationary energy storage system, and data center electrical substation
• Minimum setbacks of 40 feet from property lines; buffer yard widths of 100–200 feet, increased for sites over 25, 50, or 100 acres
• Requires a community impact analysis including traffic study, water/sewer documentation, and potential technical studies
• Mandates a decommissioning plan with financial security of at least 125% of estimated remediation cost, updated every 5 years
• Allows voluntary community benefit agreements with developers to address off-site impacts and infrastructure needs

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes, accept new subdivision applications, and review several subdivision modification requests. Major land development reviews include a crypto data mine expansion, a Dunkin Donuts, and five solar energy projects seeking conditional or preliminary approval. The commission will also act on modification requests for lots lacking street access or on-lot septic systems.

• 2026-035 Beverly Ann Young: Modification request to waive street-frontage requirement for Lot 1 via 50-foot access easement
• 2026-036 Ronald & Sherida MacWhinnie: Modification request to waive on-lot septic requirement for Lot 9 (agricultural use)
• 2025-115 Soltier LLC / Wysox Township: Conditional approval sought for crypto data mine expansion (27 new Ant boxes on 2.686 acres)
• 2026-007 PALI 15 Tarbox Solar / Canton Township: 3 MW solar project with ~6,625 panels, conditional approval pending engineer comments
• 2026-026 Pacifico Solar (Mary Mac Solar) / N. Towanda Township: 2.95 MW solar project, conditional use approved by township; seeking preliminary approval

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and the monthly report. It also unanimously approved several subdivision modification requests for parcels 2026‑035, 2026‑036, and 2026‑039. The commission granted 90‑day extensions for the BAPA Networks/Dunkin Donuts project, the Soltier crypto data mine, the PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project, the PAL113 Solar Project, and the Keith T. & Catherine J. Bonin solar facility, each by motion to table.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly report (unanimous)
• Approved modification request for 2026‑035 Lot 1 street‑abutting requirement (unanimous)
• Approved modification request for 2026‑035 Lot 1 septic (unanimous)
• Approved modification request for 2026‑036 Lot 9 septic (unanimous)
• Approved modification request for 2026‑039 Lot 1 septic (unanimous)
• Granted 90‑day extension to July 19, 2026 for BAPA Networks/Dunkin Donuts project (motion to table, unanimous)
• Granted 90‑day extension to August 16, 2026 for Soltier crypto data mine (motion to table, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The provided document consists of the Final By Laws V5.8.2026 for the Bradford County Planning Commission. It outlines the commission's membership, officer roles, meeting procedures, and code of conduct.

• Establishment of a nine-member commission with staggered four-year terms
• Requirement for a five-member quorum to transact business
• Regular meetings scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
• Adoption of a Code of Conduct and Member Attendance Policy
• Bylaws amended and signed in April 2026

Resolutions

The Bradford County Commissioners are deciding to allocate a donation of $25,000 to the Troy Community Pool for improvements. The resolution cites state law regarding park and recreation funding.

• Allocation of $25,000 to Troy Community Pool
• Resolution 2026-11
• Funding under Act 13 Section 2314(g)

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will consider authorizing the advertisement of a proposed land bank ordinance, as well as numerous personnel actions including hires and transfers across multiple departments. They are also set to vote on several proclamations, service contracts, and a grant application for probation services. The agenda includes a salary board meeting to set hourly rates for new and transferred employees.

• Consider authorizing advertising of proposed Ordinance 2026-01 to designate the Redevelopment Authority as a land bank for blighted properties
• Consider proclaiming May 2026 as Treatment Court Awareness Month, May 17–23 as Emergency Medical Services Week, and May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day
• Approval of multiple personnel actions: hires, transfers, and salary rates (e.g., part-time Corrections Officers at $15.00/hr, 911 Dispatcher at $17.24/hr, various interns at $12.48/hr)
• Consider approving agreements with Children and Youth Services providers (It Takes a Village, People R Us, Keystone Adolescent Center) and human services leases with Maloney Realty and Rodeway Inn
• Consider approving a grant application for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Commissioners

The Prison Board will meet to review the Warden's report and approve previous minutes. The board is considering moving the June 11 meeting to June 10, 2026, at 11:30.

• Proposed change of June 11 meeting date to June 10, 2026

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will consider multiple personnel actions, including transfers and hires in corrections and children and youth services. They will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding with eight school districts for mental health services, the sale of five tax-repository parcels for $100 each, and the creation of a new Property Records Investigator position. Additionally, the board will consider proclamations, tax exemptions for veterans, and a canvassing schedule for the upcoming primary election.

• Transfer of Brenan Taylor to Corrections Sergeant, effective May 3, 2026 ($21.50/hr).
• Sale of five tax-repository parcels (e.g., #62-075.00-173-045-003) to Ron Dean and Nathan Dean for $100 each.
• Memorandum of Understanding between Bradford/Sullivan County Mental Health and eight school districts for services from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
• Creation of a Property Records Investigator position, Grade 21, $18.48 per hour.
• Veterans tax exemption approvals for five properties, including new exemptions for Jacob L. Coyle and Robert L. Daily.

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider conditional/preliminary approval for several land developments, including a Dunkin' Donuts in Wysox Township, a Dollar General in Rome, a crypto data mine in Towanda, and multiple 3-megawatt solar projects in Canton, Sheshequin, Orwell, and Springfield townships. Also up for discussion are three subdivision modification requests involving street frontage and on-lot septic requirements.

• Dunkin' Donuts land development at 1135 Golden Mile Road, Wysox Township
• Soltier crypto data mine at 133 Sullivan Street, Towanda
• PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (3 MW) in Canton Township
• PAL113 Sheshequin Solar Project (3 MW) in Sheshequin Township
• Subdivision modification requests for Snyder (Ridgebury/South Creek), Butcher (Granville), and Pepper (LeRoy) townships

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional/preliminary approval for the Rome Dollar General development in Windham Township. The commission also approved three subdivision modification requests and tabled several major land development and solar projects.

• Approved modification request for 2026-027 Snyder subdivision (Lot 2) – unanimous
• Approved modification request for 2026-033 Butcher subdivision – unanimous
• Approved modification request for 2026-034 Pepper subdivision – unanimous
• Tabled BAPA Networks Dunkin Donuts major land development – unanimous
• Granted conditional/preliminary approval for Rome Dollar General retail project – unanimous
• Tabled 2025-007 Palisade Solar project in Canton Township – unanimous
• Tabled 2026-015 Palisade Solar project in Sheshequin Township – unanimous
• Tabled 2025-025 Vato Solar project in Springfield Rd, Columbia Crossroads – unanimous

Resolutions

The Board of Commissioners is voting on Resolution No. 2026-09 to revise the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The revision moves $44.00 from the completed Abuse and Rape Crisis Center Repair project to the Child Hunger Outreach Partners Exterior Masonry Repair activity.

• Resolution No. 2026-09: CDBG program revision
• Transfer of $44.00 to Child Hunger Outreach Partners Exterior Masonry Repair
• CDBG allocation: Sayre Borough Elevator ($90,595)
• CDBG allocation: Bradford County Administration ($51,520)
• CDBG allocation: Home Textile Tool Museum ($43,500)

Commissioners

The Bradford County Prison Board will conduct its regular meeting on April 9, 2026. Items include a call to order, visitors' remarks, approval of the March 12, 2026 minutes, a Warden’s Report, communications, unfinished business, new business, an executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on personnel actions, including hiring five part‑time corrections officers, a community service supervisor, and a transfer to a mental‑health specialist. They will also approve several contracts and resolutions, such as audit services, agreements with the River Valley YMCA, and tax‑exemption status for three veteran property owners. Additional items include authorizing election‑related advertising and testing for the May 19, 2026 primary election.

• Approve hires of five part‑time corrections officers, a part‑time community service supervisor, and transfer of a mental‑health specialist
• Approve hourly salaries for new hires ranging from $15.00 to $16.50
• Approve contracts for audits by Larson, Kellett & Associates and agreements with River Valley YMCA
• Approve veteran tax‑exemption status for three property owners (Thomas M. Chilson, Peter J. Blickhahn, Michael J. Dreisch)
• Authorize election advertising and testing for the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election

The provided minutes contain fragmented text with no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific decisions were documented.

Resolutions

The Bradford County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to revise the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant program. The revision reallocates $50,000 from the withdrawn Lackawanna College activity and $6,655 from the Housing Rehabilitation activity to increase the Supporting Area Families Everyday Accessibility repairs budget to $91,000. It also moves $72,952 from the withdrawn PennYork Opportunities Village Hub Café activity to fund Sayre Borough Crosswalk improvements for a total of $90,088.

• Reallocate $50,000 from Lackawanna College Accelerated Certification activity to Supporting Area Families Everyday Accessibility repairs (total $91,000)
• Reallocate $6,655 from Bradford County Housing Rehabilitation activity to Supporting Area Families Everyday Accessibility repairs (total $91,000)
• Reallocate $72,952 from PennYork Opportunities Village Hub Café activity to Sayre Borough Crosswalk improvements (total $90,088)
• No changes to Abuse and Rape Crisis Center Entry Repairs ($65,000), Bradford County Administration ($45,916), and Sayre Borough Administration ($18,451)

Resolutions

The Board of Commissioners is considering Resolution No. 2026-08 to establish standards for public comment at county board and committee meetings. The policy defines who may speak, time limits for comments, and rules for recording meetings.

• Resolution No. 2026-08: Public Meeting Participation Policy
• Limit of three minutes per individual per public comment period
• Requirement for speakers to state name and municipality of residence
• Restriction of comments to Bradford County residents, taxpayers, and press
• Requirement for private recorders to notify staff 15 minutes before meetings

Resolutions

The Bradford County Commissioners adopted a resolution urging the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to update regulations regarding the application of biosolids on agricultural lands. The resolution specifically calls for research into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as 'forever chemicals,' which are not currently tested for in biosolids.

• Resolution 2026-06: Calls for updated biosolids regulation and PFAS research
• Calls on EPA and DEP to expedite research on safe PFAS levels
• Calls on USDA and FDA to support updated PFAS regulations
• Calls on PA Legislature to monitor PFAS in biosolids
• Encourages residents to learn about PFAS impacts on soil and water

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel transfers and hires, including corrections officers. They are considering a new Public Meeting Participation Policy and a $62,371.00 Juvenile Probation Program Grant. The meeting also includes actions by the Salary and Assessment Boards.

• Resolution 2026-08 to establish a new Public Meeting Participation Policy
• Acceptance of a 2025-2026 Juvenile Probation Program Grant Agreement for $62,371.00
• Resolution 2026-07 to apply for funds to update the County Comprehensive Plan
• Renewal of park supervisor agreements for Sunfish Pond and Hornbrook County Parks
• Veterans tax exemptions for properties on Sheppard Road, Pitney Street, and Rout 367

The board proclaimed March 2026 as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month and April 2026 as both Autism Awareness Month and Fair Housing Month, each passing with unanimous aye votes. Commissioners also approved Resolution 2026‑06, directing further study and updated regulations for PFAS in biosolids applied to agricultural land, again with unanimous aye votes. A Public Meeting Participation Policy (Resolution 2026‑08) was adopted to guide public comment at county board meetings.

• Proclaimed March 2026 as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month (unanimous aye)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month (unanimous aye)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Fair Housing Month (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑06 to study PFAS in biosolids on agricultural lands (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑08 Public Meeting Participation Policy (adopted)

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission met on March 17, 2026 to consider a range of subdivision plans, land development applications, and major projects. The agenda included approvals of several minor subdivisions and motions to table or conditionally approve larger developments such as a solar facility in Orwell Township, a 3‑MW solar project in Canton Township, a Dollar General retail store in Windham Township, and a crypto data mining site in Towanda. Motions on each item were carried unanimously, with some items tabled for further review.

• 2026-017 Pivot Energy PAL 112 solar facility in Orwell Township (conditional preliminary approval sought, motion to table)
• 2026-007 PAL115 Tarbox 3‑MW solar project in Canton Township (conditional preliminary approval sought, motion to table)
• 2025-113 Rome Dollar General retail development in Windham Township (conditional/preliminary approval sought, motion approved)
• 2025-115 Soltier crypto data mining project at 133 Sullivan Street, Towanda (conditional/preliminary approval sought, motion tabled)
• 2026-018 Gilliland subdivision sewage plan for second residence at 3413 Windfall Road, Granville Township (preliminary/final approval approved)

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and land development applications. Key items include multiple solar energy facilities and a crypto data mine proposal.

• PAL 112 Solar Facility on Cragle Road, Orwell Township
• PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (3-megawatt) in Canton Township
• PAL113 Solar Project (3-megawatt) in Sheshequin Township
• Crypto Data Mine proposal by Soltier, LLC at 133 Sullivan Street, Towanda
• Proposed 10,640 square foot Dollar General retail store in Windham Township

The commission unanimously approved five subdivision applications (2026-018, 2026-019, 2026-020, 2026-023, 2026-024). It granted conditional/preliminary approval for the Rome Dollar General major land development in Windham Township. It also tabled three solar and data‑center projects pending further review.

• Approved subdivision 2026-018 Annmarie & Marisa Gilliland (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision 2026-019 Francis Jr. & Gretchen McClure (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision 2026-020 James & Rebekah Crown (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision 2026-023 Alderson, Maffei, & Hutchinson (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision 2026-024 Leslie & Brenda Kisner (unanimous)
• Conditional/Preliminary approval for Rome Dollar General major land development (unanimous)
• Tabled Pivot Energy PAL 112 solar facility (2026-017) (unanimous)
• Tabled PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (2026-007) (unanimous)

Resolutions

The Bradford County Commissioners are voting on Resolution No. 2026-05. This resolution affirms the continued use of national opioid settlement funds to pay for two staff positions within the Bradford/Sullivan Single County Authority.

• Resolution No. 2026-05: Funding for D&A Prevention Specialist and D&A Case Management Specialist positions

Commissioners

The meeting will address routine agenda items, including approval of the February 12, 2026 minutes, a report from the Warden, and standard communications. It also includes sections for unfinished business, new business, and an executive session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes of February 12, 2026
• Warden’s Report
• Communications
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and leases, including a monthly $2,250 lease with Verizon Wireless for tower space. They will also approve a $250 quarterly lease for a postage machine, a $1,200 yearly inspection agreement for Cooks Pond Dam, and a medical services agreement for the county correctional facility. A resolution will commit opioid settlement funds to staff positions with the Bradford/Sullivan Single County Authority. Personnel transfers and hires are also on the agenda.

• Approve lease with Verizon Wireless for tower space, $2,250 monthly
• Approve lease with First Choice for postage machine, $250 quarterly
• Approve agreement with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect, LLC for yearly Cooks Pond Dam inspection, $1,200
• Approve agreement with Clearfield Jefferson Primary Care Associates for medical services at the Bradford County Correctional Facility
• Resolution committing opioid settlement funds for staff positions with the Bradford/Sullivan Single County Authority

The minutes contain garbled text without clear actions, approvals, or votes. No specific decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings can be identified from the record.

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will consider a series of personnel actions, including several hires and transfers effective March 2026. They will approve multiple contracts, such as a $6,397 fire‑alarm maintenance agreement, a $30,450 software license for voting machines, and bid advertisements for bullet‑proof glass, doors, and parking‑lot paving. The board will also award the Bridge #8 rehabilitation project to Minichi, Inc. for $567,000 and make several board appointments and service‑agreement amendments.

• Award Bridge #8 Rehab Project bid to Minichi, Inc. for $567,000.00
• Approve renewal of fire‑alarm maintenance service with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for $6,397.00
• Approve renewal of software license with Unisyn for voting machines at $30,450.00
• Authorize Chief Clerk to advertise bids for bullet‑proof glass and doors at the District Magistrate's office and for paving the Veterans office parking lot
• Approve hires and transfers: e.g., hire Alan Roloson (PT Casual Library Clerk) and transfer Katherine Ashworth to full‑time Office Administrator/Bookmobile Clerk

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider modification requests for several subdivision applications, including lot‑use and street‑easement changes. It will evaluate conditional or preliminary approvals for multiple solar energy projects in Sheshequin, Canton, and other townships. The commission will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Wysox Township zoning ordinance to create a Data Center Overlay District. Additional old‑business items such as previous subdivision reviews and reports will be addressed.

• Modification request for subdivision 2026-003 (Sheshequin Township) – on‑lot septic change for Lot 2
• Modification request for Main Street Restoration (Rome Township) – street‑abutting requirement for Lot 2
• Conditional/Preliminary approval request for PAL 113 Solar Project (Sheshequin Township, 3 MW PV)
• Conditional/Preliminary approval request for PAL 115 Tarbox Solar Project (Canton Township, 3 MW PV)
• Proposed amendment to the Wysox Township Zoning Ordinance and Map for a Data Center Overlay District

The Planning Commission approved the monthly subdivision report and accepted four new land‑development applications. It approved modification requests for three subdivision plans, including a 6‑1 vote on the Miller & Steury lot‑split. The commission voted 7‑1 to table the Rome Dollar General retail project until engineer comments and NPDES permits are received. It also changed the PAL112 solar facility application from minor to major and submitted comments on a Wysox Township data‑center overlay district.

• Approved monthly subdivision/land‑development administration report (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of four new applications: Main Street Restoration, Carr, The Pathway, Inc., and PAL 113 Solar Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Miller & Steury subdivision modification request (6‑1; opposed: W. Knapp, abstained: R. Keiper)
• Approved Main Street Restoration modification request (unanimous)
• Approved Brian & Danielle Carr subdivision modifications (unanimous)
• Changed PAL112 solar facility application from Minor LD to Major LD (unanimous)
• Tabled Rome Dollar General land‑development project pending engineer comments and NPDES submission (7‑1; opposed: A. Bishop)
• Submitted comments on Wysox Township data‑center overlay district (unanimous; R. Keiper abstained)

Commissioners

The Bradford County Prison Board will consider setting the date and time for its 2026 meetings and authorize the Chief Clerk to advertise them. The agenda also includes approval of the December 11, 2025 minutes and an executive session regarding legal advice.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 minutes
• Consider setting 2026 meeting dates and times
• Authorize Chief Clerk to advertise 2026 meetings
• Executive session for legal advice on public meetings

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on a series of personnel hires and transfers, including a part‑time attorney, field investigator, assistant chief public defender, corrections officers, a county planner and a mental‑health program specialist. They will also approve several contracts and grants, most notably a $2,157,754 allocation to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program for FY 2025‑2026, a $200,000 watershed program with the Conservation District, and a $372,560 Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency 9‑1‑1 grant. Additional items include approvals of service agreements, proclamations and the adoption of the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approve hires and transfers for Patrick Beirne, Kristopher Shumway, Matthew Reynolds, Keith Chilson, Steven Kutt, Charles Dewalt, Cadie Anderson, and Elizabeth K. Wilhelm
• Allocate $2,157,754.00 to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (FY 2025‑2026)
• Approve $200,000.00 contract with Bradford County Conservation District for the Watershed Program
• Approve $372,560.00 grant from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for 9‑1‑1 statewide interconnectivity
• Approve service agreements such as $3,795.00 environmental liability package with Assurance Brokers, $3,185.64 for Johnson Controls controller replacement, and $20.00 per haircut for inmates at the correctional facility

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no actionable items were recorded during this meeting.

Resolutions

The Bradford County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026‑04. The resolution authorizes the Chairman to sign the attached Multi‑Bridge Agreement. The action was certified by the Chief Clerk as a true copy of the February 12, 2026 regular meeting.

• Resolution 2026‑04: authorize Chairman to sign Multi‑Bridge Agreement

Resolutions

The Bradford County Commissioners are adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan identifies natural and human-made hazards to reduce loss of life and property. Adoption of the plan is a prerequisite for the county to receive post-disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.

• Resolution No. 2026-03: Adoption of the Bradford County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Resolutions

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote to approve personnel actions, including new hires and transfers for corrections officers and dispatchers, and authorize contracts for emergency services, 911 management, and airport cleaning.

• Personnel actions: 12 hires and transfers for Corrections Officers, Deputy Sheriff, and Grants Coordinator
• Emergency services contracts: RapidSOS for $40,480.00, Guardian Protection for $1,815.07
• 911 Fund Management: AMP Global Strategies for $38,326.31
• Bradford County Airport cleaning: McGee and Family, LLC at $85.00 bi-weekly
• Farmland Preservation: County match funds certified at $5,264.82

The commissioners approved a resolution increasing the flat fee for tax‑notice postage and printing to $0.25 per taxable parcel. They also approved multiple personnel hires and transfers, and a series of contracts including generator maintenance, employee‑benefits coordination, bridge reimbursement, and airport cleaning services. Additional approvals were made for new and renewed VA tax‑exempt parcels.

• Approved flat fee increase to $0.25 per taxable parcel (all aye)
• Approved hires and transfers of eight staff members, including four part‑time Corrections Officers (all aye)
• Approved AMP Global Strategies generator‑maintenance contract for $24,732.50 (all aye)
• Approved employee‑benefits coordination agreement with Henry Dunn, Inc. for $32,000 (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Sara Michaels to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (all aye)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for Bridge #25 (all aye)
• Approved cleaning‑service contract with McGee and Family, LLC at $85 bi‑weekly (all aye)
• Approved VA tax‑exempt status for three parcels (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Bradford County Planning Commission will review several subdivision modification requests and conditional approvals for major land development projects. Items include septic and street‑abutting modifications for subdivisions in Sheshequin, Columbia, and Standing Stone Townships, and conditional approvals for a 3‑MW solar project in Canton Township, a crypto data‑mine in Towanda, and a Dollar General store in Windham Township.

• Modification request for Lot 2 (on‑lot septic) of subdivision 2026-003 in Sheshequin Township
• Modification request for Lot 3 (street‑abutting) of subdivision 2026-008 Van Blarcom Farms in Columbia Township
• Conditional/preliminary approval request for 3‑MW Tarbox Solar Project (Canton Township)
• Conditional/preliminary approval request for Soltier LLC crypto data‑mine at 133 Sullivan Street, Towanda
• Conditional/preliminary approval request for 2.38‑acre Dollar General retail store in Windham Township

Commissioners

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on a series of appointments and reappointments, several service contracts—including a $166,835 agreement for economic development professional services—and adopt the 2026 salary schedule for county and court personnel. They will also consider the 2026 Bradford County Parks Rules and Regulations and a $2,000 donation to the Canton Food Bank. Additional items include contracts for HVAC, 911 quality assurance, and other county services.

• Approve $166,835 agreement with Central Bradford Progress Authority for economic development professional services (Jan 1 – Dec 31 2026)
• Approve $14,168 contract with Johnson Controls for county building HVAC services (Feb 1 2026 – Jan 31 2027)
• Approve $32,500 contract with Emergency Insight Group for 911 Quality Assurance and Improvement services (Jan 1 – Dec 31 2026)
• Approve $2,000 donation to the Canton Food Bank (Resolution 2026-01)
• Approve the 2026 salary schedule for county personnel, court employees, and related agencies

Resolutions

The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to allocate a $2,000 donation to the Canton Area Food Pantry. The resolution cites Section 2314(g) of Act 13 as authority for distributing money for social services. If adopted, the donation will be distributed effective January 8, 2026.

• Allocate $2,000 donation to Canton Area Food Pantry