Bradford County public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 county budget of $83,464,950 with a real estate millage of 10.43, and a 5% pay increase for non-union employees. They also approved numerous contracts, grants, and personnel actions, including ARPA sub-recipient agreements and room tax grants. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved 2022 budget of $83,464,950 with 10.43 millage and 5% pay raise for non-union employees (3-0)
- Approved $1.6M ARPA grant for Dark Fiber project (3-0)
- Approved $306,000 ARPA grant to Bradford County Regional Arts (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 ARPA grant to The Children's House (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 ARPA grant to Finding New Hope Counseling (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Room Tax Grants totaling $115,550 (3-0)
- Approved Manor management agreement assignment to nonprofit (3-0)
- Approved PharMerica Antibiotic Stewardship agreement at $4,000 for 3 years (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a $10,000 donation to all volunteer fire departments and EMAs serving the county, funded under Act 13. They also authorized the submission of a CDBG funding application, renewed several contracts, and approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary reclassifications. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $10,000 donation to volunteer fire departments and EMAs (unanimous)
- Authorized CDBG funding application submission via Resolution 2021-12 (unanimous)
- Renewed Class A Cleaning contract for District Justice Hurley's office at $76.88/week (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 county budget advertisement and public review period (unanimous)
- Reappointed Daryl L. Miller to Conservation District Board (unanimous)
- Approved Treatment Court agreement with Casa-Trinity Inc. (unanimous)
- Renewed Copy Source copier contract for all county offices (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary reclassifications (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved accepting $645,000 in PHARE housing funds, split between a home purchase/repair grant program and the county housing program. They also approved multiple agreements, including a Highmark pay-for-value program for the county manor, a body camera software purchase for the correctional facility, and various personnel actions. The Salary Board reclassified the Victim Witness Coordinator position and set salaries for numerous county employees.
- Accepted $645,000 PHARE housing funds (unanimous)
- Approved Highmark True Performance SNF Pay-for-Value agreement (unanimous)
- Ratified body camera software purchase from Halo Imports LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-11 supporting Trehab's PHARE application (unanimous)
- Approved cooperation agreement with Trehab for housing assistance (unanimous)
- Approved AMP Global Strategies fund management agreement at $12,000 (unanimous)
- Approved intergovernmental transfer agreement for Medical Assistance payments (unanimous)
- Reclassified Victim Witness Coordinator from Grade 20 to 21 (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative items, including contracts for pharmacy services, HVAC maintenance, waste collection, and several personnel hires and transfers. They also ratified prior actions related to Medicaid agreements and environmental testing, and approved the 2021 CDBG application. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved amended Ancillary Participation Agreement for Medicaid/CHIP (unanimous)
- Approved PharMerica pharmacy services contract for Manor (unanimous)
- Approved TRANE HVAC maintenance agreement for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
- Approved library waste collection agreement with Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 CDBG application (unanimous)
- Approved lease renewal with Poplar and Main for Human Services office space (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and reclassifications (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Correctional Facility Sergeants to Grade G20PSC (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative actions, including appointments, contracts, and personnel hires. They authorized advertising a Request for Proposals for a comprehensive Emergency Medical Services study, approved a five-year lease renewal for Children and Youth office space, and approved numerous personnel hires and transfers. The Salary Board set salaries for new hires and transfers, and the Assessment Board approved tax refunds for Phoenix Athens, LLC and a veterans exemption.
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 (unanimous)
- Appointed Charity Field to Children and Youth Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Reappointed Ray DePaola to Housing Authority (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 holiday schedule for county employees (unanimous)
- Authorized RFP for EMS study (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year lease renewal with Poplar Main Associates (unanimous)
- Approved service agreement with Johnson Controls for courthouse HVAC (unanimous)
- Approved tax refunds to Phoenix Athens, LLC totaling $36,797.03 (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several resolutions and routine items, including supporting Guthrie Healthcare System's bond issuance and conversion, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 118, and approving multiple personnel actions and service agreements. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution 2021-09 supporting Guthrie bond conversion (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-10 supporting $250M Guthrie revenue bonds (3-0)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 118 (3-0)
- Approved Purchase Service Agreements for Children and Youth Services (3-0)
- Approved CDBG budget revision for Canton Borough War Memorial Park to $100,800 (3-0)
- Approved 11 personnel hires, transfers, and salary changes (3-0)
- Approved Real Estate and Occupation Audits for August 2021 (3-0)
- Proclaimed September 2021 as Recovery Month, Suicide Awareness Month, and Adult Education Week (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved multiple contracts, personnel actions, and a proclamation. They proclaimed September 2021 as National Preparedness Month, ratified prior actions, and approved agreements for conservation services, bridge inspections, water treatment, and human services. They also approved numerous hires, transfers, and salary settings for county employees, plus two property tax refunds and a veteran exemption.
- Proclaimed September 2021 as National Preparedness Month (unanimous)
- Ratified Bradford/Sullivan Drug & Alcohol change to Planning Council model (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Bradford County Conservation District for stream projects (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Larson Design Group for bridge inspections (unanimous)
- Approved contract with IntegriTec Inc for water treatment at Public Safety Center (unanimous)
- Approved purchase agreements with Penn York and Central Counties Youth Center (unanimous)
- Approved addendum with United-Healthcare increasing Medicare/Medicaid rates at Manor (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary settings (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a wide range of routine administrative items, including contract ratifications, service agreements, personnel hires and transfers, and tax exemptions. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No substantive policy decisions or public discussions were recorded.
- Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 (3-0)
- Proclaimed August as Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month (3-0)
- Ratified agreement with Blast Intermediate Unit for technology services (3-0)
- Ratified agreement with Dawood Engineering for feasibility study (3-0)
- Ratified food services agreement with Trinity Service Group for correctional facility (3-0)
- Approved lease renewal with First Choice Business Solutions (3-0)
- Approved purchase agreements with six Children and Youth Services providers (3-0)
- Approved fiscal year 2021-2022 Human Services Plan (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several administrative items, including extending the SEDA-COG agreement to February 28, 2023, and approving multiple contracts and hires. They also proclaimed Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week and ratified salary changes. James Bowen was sworn in as Official Coroner.
- Approved SEDA-COG agreement extension to Feb 28, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Children and Youth Services provider agreements for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Human Services Development Funds totaling $73,461 for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved airport authority renewal with J's Clean Sweep LLC (unanimous)
- Approved multiple hires including correctional officers and caseworker (unanimous)
- Ratified salary changes for Manor Social Workers to grade 23 (unanimous)
- Swore in James Bowen as Official Coroner effective July 1, 2021
- Approved veteran and township tax exemptions (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative actions, including contract renewals, service agreements, and personnel changes. They renewed the economic development agreement with the Central Bradford Progress Authority, approved elevator maintenance contracts with OTIS Elevator and Port Elevator, and ratified several tower and lease agreements. The board also approved numerous hires, transfers, and salary adjustments across county departments, and the Board of Assessment approved six veterans' property tax exemptions.
- Approved minutes of June 9, 2021 (unanimous)
- Recognized June as National Dairy Month (unanimous)
- Renewed economic development agreement with Central Bradford Progress Authority (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year elevator maintenance contract with OTIS Elevator (unanimous)
- Ratified 3-year elevator maintenance contract with Port Elevator at $4,092/year (unanimous)
- Ratified three 20-year tower lease agreements (Soden, Foster Communications, Young) (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary changes (unanimous)
- Approved six veterans' property tax exemptions (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved the ATM request for proposal, awarding it to C&N Bank. They also approved several appointments, contracts, and personnel actions, including reappointments to the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, a State Food Purchase Program contract, and a legal services agreement with Victoria Martin. All votes were unanimous.
- Awarded ATM RFP to C&N Bank (unanimous)
- Approved reappointments to Northern Tier Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved State Food Purchase Program contract with 92% for food, 8% admin (unanimous)
- Approved legal services agreement with Victoria Martin at $45/hr, max 15 hrs/week (unanimous)
- Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant agreement (unanimous)
- Ratified HUNT Engineers proposal for Canton War Memorial Park ADA improvements (unanimous)
- Approved amended agreement with The Main Link increasing HAP funding to $55,398 (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary settings (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including renewals for treatment court, beautician services, and software support, as well as a resolution supporting whole milk in schools. They also approved numerous personnel actions and salary adjustments, and granted tax exemptions for a veteran and Wyalusing Borough properties.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of agreement with Northern Tier Counseling for Treatment Court (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of beautician services contract with Doreen Passmore at $38,880/year (unanimous)
- Approved software support agreements with Susquehanna Software, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-04 supporting whole milk choice in schools (unanimous)
- Approved legal services agreement with McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Emily Kenyon to Mental Health/ID Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved numerous personnel transfers and hires (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a $30,000 donation to Mansfield University for police officer training, a $60,000 grant application for the Plans of Safe Care Program, and multiple contracts and hires. They also ratified a letter of support for a veterans walkway and proclaimed several awareness weeks. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $30,000 donation to Mansfield University for police training (Resolution 2021-03)
- Approved $60,000 grant application for Plans of Safe Care Program
- Approved $44,550 security camera and badge reader installation at 215 Main Street
- Approved contract extension with CME Associates for Public Safety Center testing
- Approved hazardous materials response coverage with Datom Products retroactive to Jan 7, 2021
- Approved 3-year extension for 2017 CDBG Wyalusing Valley Museum Project
- Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers for county departments
- Proclaimed National Police Week, EMS Week, and Skilled Nursing Care Week
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved multiple contracts and actions, including awarding the Bronson Road Project to Insinger Excavating, LLC for $65,883.50 and Bridge 21 to Susquehanna Valley Construction Corporation for $2,467,910.00. They also ratified prior actions related to flood recovery grants, approved a union agreement for the county manor, and issued several proclamations. All votes were unanimous.
- Awarded Bronson Road Project bid to Insinger Excavating, LLC for $65,883.50 (unanimous)
- Awarded Bridge 21 bid to Susquehanna Valley Construction Corporation for $2,467,910.00 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 8, 2021, with correction to Amy G. Oldroyd's start date (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 3-7, 2021 as Little Free Library Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April 18-24, 2021 as National Volunteer Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 2021 as Drug Court Awareness Month (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners opened bids for the Bronson Road Roadway Improvement Project, with DGR Excavating LLC submitting the lowest bid at $88,449.00; the bids were tabled for award at the next meeting. The board approved a proclamation for Telecommunicator's Week, ratified an agreement with Medical Solutions for temporary staffing services, and approved the 2019-2020 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation of $1,851,890.00. Numerous agreements with human services providers, school districts, and drug and alcohol programs were approved, along with a long list of personnel hires, transfers, and salary approvals for county positions. The Salary Board and Assessment Board also met, approving occupational tax changes and real estate changes for March 2021.
- Opened bids for Bronson Road Roadway Improvement Project; DGR Excavating LLC lowest at $88,449.00 (tabled for later award)
- Approved proclamation declaring April 11-17, 2021 as Telecommunicator's Week
- Ratified agreement with Medical Solutions for temporary staffing services at the Manor
- Approved 2019-2020 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation of $1,851,890.00
- Approved 2019-2020 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation of $1,851,890.00
- Approved agreements with 12 providers for MH/ID services effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
- Approved agreements with six school districts for Outreach Case Worker and Student Assistance Programs
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and reclassifications for county departments
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners held two meetings (March 25 and April 8, 2021) and approved a wide range of routine items. These included proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month, a letter of support for the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, several management and service agreements, and numerous personnel hires and transfers. The April 8 meeting also included opening bids for the Bronson Road Roadway Improvement Project, which were tabled for consideration at the next meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Endless Mountains Heritage Region DCNR funding (unanimous)
- Approved Jan Lee to fill Tourism Promotion Agency board seat (unanimous)
- Ratified Management Services Agreement with Complete Health Care Resources Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved legal services agreement with Lauren Wolfe Esq. at $75/hour (unanimous)
- Took Bronson Road project bids under consideration, award deferred to next meeting (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved the minutes, awarded bids for the Ben Franklin Phase 2 project, proclaimed March as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month, and made several financial and administrative decisions. They approved a budget modification for the Sayre Borough Elevator Project, ratified the ineligibility of Animal Care Sanctuary for CDBG funds, and approved agreements for election support, wound care services, and audits. They also authorized advertising for RFPs and bids, and approved numerous personnel actions at the county manor.
- Approved minutes of February 25, 2021.
- Awarded bids for Ben Franklin Phase 2: General Contractor Streeter $897,000, Plumbing AFT $80,435, Electrical Middendorf $134,640, Mechanical AFT $153,210.
- Proclaimed March 2021 as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month.
- Approved deletion of 2018 Sayre Holly/Higgins/Tioga Infrastructure Project and budget modification for CDBG 2018 Sayre Borough Elevator Project ($86,059).
- Ratified that Animal Care Sanctuary is not eligible for CDBG funds; reallocated $23,119 to Housing Rehabilitation Program (total $73,452).
- Approved agreement with Unisyn Voting Solutions for election support, maintenance, and licensing ($30,450).
- Approved professional services agreement with Wound Healing Solutions for Bradford County Manor.
- Approved audit agreements with Larson, Kellett & Associates (single audit ~$65,000 plus costs, and agreed-upon procedures $2,200).
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners ratified several prior actions, including a $700,000 grant agreement with the Bradford County Fire Association for a burn building and a $200,000 agreement with the Conservation District for a Stream Maintenance Program. They also approved a concessionaire agreement for Sunfish Pond County Park, a letter of support for an ALDI development, and multiple personnel actions at the county manor and jail. The Salary Board created a new Mental Health County Caseworker 2 position and set salaries for the listed personnel. The Assessment Board approved a veterans' property tax exemption, and the Election Board authorized advertising the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary.
- Ratified $700,000 grant agreement with Bradford County Fire Association for a burn building
- Approved $200,000 agreement with Conservation District to administer Stream Maintenance Program
- Approved renewal of concessionaire agreement with Angela Ayers for Sunfish Pond County Park for 2021 season
- Approved letter of support for ALDI commercial development access to Golden Mile Road
- Approved personnel actions including transfers, hires, and reclassifications at the county manor and jail
- Created new Mental Health County Caseworker 2 position at $18.29/hour
- Set salaries for nine county employees across various grades
- Approved veterans' property tax exemption for Joseph English and authorized advertising for May 18 primary
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved multiple resolutions and agreements, including a $60,000 donation to the Leroy Heritage Museum and a $10,000 donation to the Bradford County Humane Society for an Animal Control Officer. They also approved contracts for engineering, elections software, and various grants, as well as personnel actions and salary board approvals.
- Approved $60,000 donation to Leroy Heritage Museum (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 donation to Bradford County Humane Society for Animal Control Officer (unanimous)
- Approved $56,520 engineering services agreement with Hunt Engineers for wastewater treatment plant project (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Bradford, Potter, Tioga counties and Conservation District for Countywide Action Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $16,250/year two-year elections software agreement with Tenex (unanimous)
- Ratified amendment with Larson Design Group for Bridge 21, T-402 (unanimous)
- Ratified MOU with West Burlington Township for Bronson Road/County Bridge #8 repairs (unanimous)
- Approved CHIRP grant application for Covid-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a three-year maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for the courthouse at $11,700 annually, certified county funds for agricultural conservation easements, and ratified advertising for a Park Attendant position. They also approved numerous personnel actions at the Bradford County Manor and other departments, including hires, transfers, and reclassifications. The Salary Board set corresponding salaries, the Retirement Board ratified pension actions, and the Assessment Board approved several veterans' property tax exemptions.
- Approved Johnson Controls courthouse maintenance renewal, $11,700/year (unanimous)
- Certified $3,659 for agricultural conservation easements (unanimous)
- Ratified advertising for Park Attendant at Sunfish Pond County Park (unanimous)
- Approved adding Jeffrey Bolger and Holly Wandell to Manor professional staff (unanimous)
- Approved multiple Manor personnel hires and transfers (unanimous)
- Approved 911 and Planning hires, transfers, and reclassification (unanimous)
- Salary Board set salaries for 18 positions (unanimous)
- Approved 7 veterans' property tax exemptions (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved numerous contracts, including solicitor, maintenance, and consulting agreements, and ratified a proclamation for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. They also approved a long list of personnel hires, transfers, and salary approvals for 2021 across county departments, courts, and elected offices. The Salary Board approved several position reclassifications and new positions.
- Approved renewal of Thompson Law Office solicitor agreement for Planning Commission at $9,000 (unanimous)
- Ratified proclamation of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Larson Design Group agreement for bridge repair at $6,500 (unanimous)
- Approved Hunt Engineering as CDBG consultant for 3 years (unanimous)
- Approved Psychiatry Services Agreement with Vital Healthcare Solution for Manor (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 salaries for county personnel, court employees, and elected officials (unanimous)
- Approved creation of Administrative Assistant I position in Planning and Mapping (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of EMA Coordinator from Grade 20 to Grade 22 (unanimous)