Bradford County public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a proclamation for National Adult Basic Education and Family Literacy Week, several service agreements for children and youth and early intervention programs, and multiple personnel hires and transfers for county departments including the Manor, Correctional Facility, and Sheriff's Office. The Salary Board also approved new positions and salary rates for the hires. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved proclamation for National Adult Basic Education and Family Literacy Week (unanimous)
- Approved 4th quarter report for Medical Assistance Transportation Program (unanimous)
- Approved amendment purchase service agreement with Bethesda Children's Home (unanimous)
- Approved space available agreement with CHOR Youth & Family Services (unanimous)
- Approved amended provider contracts for Early Intervention Program (unanimous)
- Approved amended unit of service funding contract with Penn York Opportunities (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program (unanimous)
- Approved hires and transfers for Manor, Correctional Facility, Sheriff, and Maintenance (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners awarded a bridge maintenance project to M.R. Dirt for $237,692.03, approved a $30,000 donation to Mansfield University for police training, and allocated $10,000 to volunteer fire departments and EMAs. They also approved the 2023 holiday schedule, a National Recovery Month proclamation, and multiple personnel actions including hires, transfers, and salary changes.
- Awarded bridge maintenance project to M.R. Dirt for $237,692.03 (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 donation to Mansfield University for Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 donation to volunteer fire departments and EMAs under Act 13 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 holiday schedule for county employees and bargaining units (unanimous)
- Proclaimed September 2022 as National Recovery Month (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with six providers for Children and Youth Services (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary changes for county departments (unanimous)
- Approved real estate and occupation reports for August 2022 (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a $3 million bridge loan from Act 13 funds to the Central Bradford Progress Authority for the dark fiber infrastructure project. They also approved the 2022 Community Development Block Grant application and related resolutions, including fair housing policies. Numerous personnel actions, contracts, and settlement agreements were approved, including tax assessment reductions for Lowe's, Walmart, and a Comfort Inn.
- Approved $3M bridge loan to Central Bradford Progress Authority for dark fiber project (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-09 for 2022 Community Development Block Grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-10 Fair Housing Resolution for CDBG (unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement with Lowe's reducing assessed value to $4,000,000 (unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement with Walmart reducing assessed value to $6,000,000 (unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement with Bradford Hospitality for Comfort Inn, reducing 2021 value to $1,760,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 20-year Interoperability and Site Sharing Agreement with PA for Statewide Radio Network (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of cleaning services contract with Ellie's Cleaning at $60/week (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of intent with Allaire Health Services, the highest bidder in the request for proposals to purchase the Bradford County Manor, beginning the due diligence process toward formal approval next month. The board also awarded construction bids for the Mt. Pisgah observation platform and Sunfish Pond Campground improvements, and approved numerous service agreements, hires, and transfers.
- Approved letter of intent with Allaire Health Services to purchase Bradford County Manor (3-0)
- Awarded Mt. Pisgah observation platform bid to Solid Ground Services Inc for $101,000 (3-0)
- Awarded Sunfish Pond Campground Improvements bid to Cuz Excavating LLC for $275,000 (3-0)
- Approved advertising bids for Bradford County Bridge Maintenance and Repair Project (3-0)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children and Youth Services with Cornell Abraxas Group and Adoption Connection (3-0)
- Approved CDBG 2019 budget revision for Canton Borough War Memorial Park and Residential Sidewalk for $7,458.91 (3-0)
- Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers for the Manor, CYS, and other departments (3-0)
- Approved reappointments to Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development boards (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several service and maintenance agreements, including for Children and Youth Services, the phone system, and the Public Safety Building. They also approved numerous personnel hires, transfers, and salary reclassifications, and tabled a drug and alcohol funding contract. The meeting included the approval of a budget revision and a veterans' tax exemption.
- Approved purchase of service agreements with Bethany Christian Services and Keystone Adolescent Center (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year phone system maintenance agreement with NEWCASTLE Communications (unanimous)
- Approved budget revision of $15,722.19 for Monroeton Borough ADA Ramp and 2018 Housing Rehab (unanimous)
- Approved TRANE maintenance agreement for Public Safety Building at $19,554.00 (unanimous)
- Tabled Unit of Service Funding Contract for drug and alcohol services (unanimous)
- Approved agreements with Area Agency on Aging, YMCA, and other agencies (unanimous)
- Approved hires of 10 new employees and transfers of 5 employees (unanimous)
- Approved salary reclassifications for multiple positions and set new salaries (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,031,525 grant application to the Pennsylvania DEP for the 2023 Growing Greener program, aimed at streambank stabilization on up to 26 stream sites, with matching funds from the BC Watershed program and USDA-NRCS. They also approved multiple service agreements, leases, and personnel actions, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved $1,031,525 Growing Greener grant application for streambank stabilization (3-0)
- Approved lease with Blackhill Energy for 134.98539 acres in Springfield Township (3-0)
- Approved Human Services Development Funds allocations for FY 2021-2022 (3-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with J's Clean Sweep LLC for airport services (3-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Doreen Passmore for beautician services (3-0)
- Approved State Food Purchase Program plan for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
- Approved transfer of Matthew Silvers to Sheriff Deputy Trainee (3-0)
- Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved multiple resolutions and agreements, including a $22,000 donation to Athens Township Parks and Recreation for an observation deck at Round Top Park, and a $30,000 donation to the Children's House Child Advocacy Center. They also authorized advertising bids for park projects, approved several intergovernmental agreements, and hired or transferred numerous county employees. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $22,000 donation to Athens Township Parks and Recreation for Round Top Park observation deck (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 donation to Children's House Child Advocacy Center for security and expansion (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising bids for Sunfish Pond expansion and Mt. Pisgah County Park overlook platform (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 delegating CDBG signing authority to Chief Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved Bridge #13 historic truss bridge rehabilitation agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
- Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program agreement with PA DHS for FY 2022/2023 (unanimous)
- Approved $72,000 audit contract with Larson, Kellett & Associates (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers, including Sheriff Deputy Clint Vermilya (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved advertising a request for proposal for the Bradford County Manor and a representation agreement with Premier Real Estate Agency. They also approved multiple personnel actions, including hires, transfers, and salary changes, and the Salary Board reclassified several positions. The Assessment Board approved monthly reports.
- Approved advertising RFP for Bradford County Manor (3-0)
- Approved Representation Agreement with Premier Real Estate Agency for Manor (3-0)
- Approved Amendment to Management Services Agreement with CHR Consulting Services (3-0)
- Renewed oxygen therapy and medical supplies agreement with Columbia Ancillary Services (3-0)
- Approved Amendment to Purchase of Service Agreement with Penn York Opportunities (3-0)
- Approved third quarter Medical Assistance Transportation Program report (3-0)
- Approved Business Associate Agreement with Medical Decision Logic Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Human Services Development Fund Agreement with The Children's House (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners met and approved several routine items, including a resolution supporting the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania's 2022 priorities, which advocate for increased state funding for mental health and other county services. They also approved multiple proclamations, agreements, personnel actions, and a veteran tax exemption. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 supporting CCAP 2022 priorities (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 5, 2022 as Day of Prayer (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 6-12, 2022 as Nurses Appreciation Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 as Correctional Employee Appreciation Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 as National Police Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Bradford County Airport Authority for elections (unanimous)
- Approved grant application to PCCD for Treatment Court Program (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a $15,000 donation to the Bradford Regional Special Operations Team for equipment and training, along with several service agreements, contracts, and personnel actions. They also proclaimed Telecommunicator's Week and Volunteer Week, and approved election-related items for the May 17 primary.
- Approved $15,000 donation to Bradford Regional Special Operations Team (unanimous)
- Approved service agreement with Hobart Service for Bradford County Manor at $6,648.05/year (unanimous)
- Approved purchase service agreement with Pathways Adolescent Center Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved amended Unit of Service Funding contracts for Bradford/Sullivan County Joinder (unanimous)
- Approved Original Letter of Agreement and MOU with eight school districts (unanimous)
- Approved amended Drug and Alcohol SCA agreements with 25 providers (unanimous)
- Approved multiple personnel hires, transfers, and salary changes (unanimous)
- Approved ballot questions for LeRoy Township on liquor licenses (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a $4,500 annual web-based learning agreement with Healthcare Academy for the Manor, multiple personnel hires and transfers, and several proclamations. The meeting was largely administrative with no major policy decisions.
- Approved minutes of March 10, 2022 (unanimous)
- Proclaimed National Library Week April 3-9, 2022 (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved $4,500/year agreement with Healthcare Academy for web-based learning (unanimous)
- Approved constable agreement with Domestic Relations (unanimous)
- Approved multiple Manor personnel hires and transfers (unanimous)
- Approved creation of Dispatcher Supervisor and Memory Care Coordinator positions (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved several items, including letters of support for grant applications from Wysox Township, New Albany Borough, and the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. They also approved various service agreements, personnel hires and transfers, and tax exemptions. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minutes of February 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Proclaimed March as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Wysox Township park project (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for New Albany Borough water/sewer repairs (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Endless Mountains Heritage Region grant (unanimous)
- Approved RFP advertisement for dump truck (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of service agreement with Valley Youth House (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with BeST Transit for Medical Assistance Transportation (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners approved a new fee schedule for the Assessment office, renewed the park supervisor agreement, and approved multiple contracts and personnel actions, including hires, transfers, and salary settings. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Assessment office fee schedule (Resolution 2022-02) (3-0)
- Renewed Lydia Keeney as Hornbrook County Park Supervisor for 2022 (3-0)
- Approved $690 fire alarm agreement with Johnson Controls for annex building (3-0)
- Approved renewal of agreement to house Sullivan County inmates (3-0)
- Approved multiple Manor staff hires and transfers (3-0)
- Approved salary board setting for 17 positions (3-0)
- Authorized advertising for May 17, 2022 primary election (3-0)
- Approved two veterans exemption renewals (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved a series of routine administrative items, including contract renewals, service agreements, personnel actions, and a lease. All votes were 3-0. The board also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and several reports.
- Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Park Supervisor agreement for Sunfish Pond County Park (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Larson Design Group for Bridge Maintenance and Repair Project (3-0)
- Approved fire alarm system proposal with Johnson Controls for Coroner's office (3-0)
- Approved renewal of maintenance agreement with Paperless Solutions for $11,974.20 (3-0)
- Approved lease with Chesapeake Appalachia LLC for 6.6 acres in Wyalusing and 103.85 acres in West Burlington (3-0)
- Approved lease with Court of Common Pleas for office space at $5,691/month (3-0)
- Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers at County Manor and other departments (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250PA), along with several contracts, hires, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Resolution 2022-01 supporting AMERICA250PA (3-0)
- Authorized advertising for Bradford County Prison Board meetings (3-0)
- Approved $207,742 grant agreement for 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding (3-0)
- Approved $10,247.23 for agricultural conservation easements (3-0)
- Approved contract for Patrick Lee Beirne as Public Defender attorney at $45/hr (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Thompson Law Office solicitor services at $9,600 annually (3-0)
- Approved amended contracts with Bradford/Sullivan Joinder and Pyramid Healthcare (3-0)
- Approved multiple hires and transfers at the Manor and prison (3-0)